Links to International Exchange Resources

Various international exchange resources that provide disability, accessibility or general exchange travel information.

Able Travel Resources

Provides travel stories and a list of international travel websites that share information on accessible tours and programs.

Access Abroad MultiMedia Resource

Hosted by the University of Minnesota, this online resource provides ample checklists, information, and other tools that university students with disabilities and study abroad professionals can use when thinking about disability access abroad.

Community College Sources

Website for international students to browse college profiles, get answers about two-year degree programs, locate a college by location or field of study, apply on-line or request information directly from the college

Disability Brochure: Making Study Abroad Happen for You

Written as part of the Council on International Educational Exchange "Knowledge Series", this brochure provides encouragement and resources to students with disabilities planning to study abroad and is available to read online or to order copies of for display in college-level study abroad and disability services offices.

Diversity Study Abroad Web Resource

Answers frequently asked questions on study abroad, such as financial aid and other questions diverse students may have.

Doors of International Exchange Open for People Living with HIV/AIDS

VolunteerPositive empowers people living with HIV to be engaged global citizens by creating service opportunities through partnerships abroad. Additionally, VolunteerPositive supports training and education for international volunteer organizations committed to proactive inclusion for people living with HIV. VolunteerPositive members are people whose lives have been affected by HIV, who are committed to human rights, and who have a deep passion for international service. On the website’s forum read about Policy Changes: U.S. lifts travel ban for people living with HIV/AIDS entering the U.S. and Personal Experiences: HIV Positive and Serving as a Peace Corps Volunteer.

Foreign language programs sponsored by the U.S. government

A list of exchange programs to teach or learn critical need languages offered through the National Security Language Initiative.

Gap Year Programs - Go Abroad between High School and College

Transitions Abroad shares about international exchange "gap year" programs that young adults can participate in following high school graduation or while taking a break during college. In the website's related links section, learn more about the process and references for organizations that provide gap year adventures abroad. These experiences can be tremendous opportunities for growth and discovery; many young adults return with greater personal maturity and understanding of what career path most interests them.

Global Giving Volunteer Site

Search this online database of volunteer opportunities by using keywords, focus area, availability dates, or region of the world.

Global Information Access Net (GIANT)

This University of Pittsburgh online resource provides information on minority groups in international education and a database of international affairs organizations.

Higher Education Study Abroad Database

The Institute of International Education maintains this comprehensive database of university level study, language learning and internship opportunities overseas. Search by field of interest, country, or language requirement.

Intensive English Programs in the U.S. Database

An online searchable version of the Institute of International Education's Intensive English USA publication listing English language programs across the United States.

International Education and Alternative Travel Database (goabroad.com)

This comprehensive website allows one to search for all types of international exchange opportunities for high school students through senior citizens -- select from studying, volunteering, teaching, interning, language learning, eco-touring and working abroad opportunities.

International Education Site

This is a free online guide to study abroad information, advice and opportunities for students worldwide who are considering studying overseas in culinary arts, science, nursing and more. Including university advice, college search facilities, student profiles, and articles from the leading journals on international education.

International Exchange Database

The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange database of international study, volunteer, professional and other exchange programs, including the organization's disability experience.

Rolling Rains Report

Scott Rains, a wheelchair user, keeps this blog on topics of tourism, travel, disability, universal design and other topics.

SAFETI (Safety Abroad First -Educational Travel Information) Clearinghouse Resources

This clearinghouse compiles information on safety in study abroad. Its newsletter has included articles for study abroad professionals on non-apparent disability issues.

Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality

SATH provides information on accessible travel worldwide including a database and newsletter with travel contacts, stories and other disability resources.

Students Abroad

This U.S. Department of State website is a one-stop resource for U.S. citizens of college age who are planning to study abroad.

Transitions Abroad

This magazine provides practical tips and resource listings on alternative travel, such as volunteering, working or socially responsible travel abroad. By searching on "disability," the website will pull up many archived articles to be read online.