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by Jeff McBride last modified February 08, 2007 17:26

Watch video interviews of people with disabilities who have participated in international exchange programs talking about their experiences abroad: preparation, living abroad with a disability, returning home and more.

Reveca Torres Reveca Torres was a community college student in Illinois when she traveled to France with her fashion and costume design class, and then later participated on an international arts exchange program to England.  Reveca has a spinal cord injury and uses a power wheelchair.

Reveca talks about her first time abroad and gives advice to others with disabilities interested in international exchange.


Ingrid Ioan

Ingrid Ioan is an international student from Romania studying International Studies with a business focus concentrating on Western Europe at the University of Oregon.  She began her studies in the U.S. at the American English Institute.  Ingrid uses a manual wheelchair.

Ingrid talks about how to study in the United States.



Alina IvanovaAlina Ivanova is a high-school student from Perm, Russia participating in the year-long Future Leaders Exchange (FLEX) Program in the United States.  Alina is a double-amputee. 

Alina talks about why she feels an international exchange experience is important, what her parents thought about it and how she talked to them, initial impressions of the U.S. and advice for other people with disabilities who would like to participate in international exchange.  

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