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Diversity & Disability

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Information on outreach to and increased inclusion of people with disabilities from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, age groups, geographic location, and other underrepresented groups in international exchange programs.

Photo: Blind African-American student smiles broadly while trying new foods in Japan

Useful Resources

DeWitt-Wallace Youth Travel Enrichment Fund

Established by the founder of Reader's Digest Association, this fund is given to U.S. exchange organizations to assist in sponsoring young adults from diverse backgrounds to have an opportunity to go overseas.

Improving Opportunities for Low-Income Students

Strategies showing how to find resources, choose programs and budget for going abroad regardless of financial need.

International Public Policy Fellowship Program

The following is a great opportunity for young people to get started on an international career! Students with disabilities from minority backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Applications are due each March!

Organizations Related to U.S. Minorities With Disabilities

Resource lists of international exchange organizations' diversity projects and U.S. disability and higher education organizations that are focused on those from ethnic or racial minority backgrounds.

Peer Spotlight

Meet a member of the peer-to-peer network!

Recruiting People with Disabilities to Increase Diversity in Your International Exchange Programs

Adapted from ‘Building Bridges: A Manual on Including People with Disabilities in International Exchange Programs’ © 2006 Mobility International USA and the National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange

Stories by a Diversity of Participants

The following are stories highlighting participants with disabilities from culturally diverse backgrounds who participated in international exchange programs.