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Muslim World Initiative: Disability and Exchange Resources

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Working to increase the participation of people with disabilities in international exchange to and from the predominantly Muslim countries of the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and South East Asia.

Photos: Scenes from the Muslim World such as mosques in Yemen and Indonesia; the skyline of Dubai; a young girl in a wheelchair in Afghanistan; a camel and ruins of Petra in Jordan

About the US-Muslim World Exchange Initiative

Mobility International USA (MIUSA) has been dedicated to empowering people with disabilities around the world through international exchange since 1981. MIUSA's Muslim World initiative, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State, works to increase the participation of people with disabilities from predominantly Muslim countries in the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and South East Asia and the United States in international exchange opportunities.

The initiative focuses on:

Networking with disability-led organizations in predominantly Muslim countries to encourage students and professionals with disabilities to apply for scholarships to study or do professional programs in the United States.
Training organizations administering the scholarships on how to successfully recruit and accommodate students and professionals with disabilities from predominantly Muslim countries in their international exchange programs to the United States.

A World Awaits You - Muslim World Issue

A Journal of Success in International Exchange for People with Disabilities. Mobility International USA Copyright April 2006

Disability Culture, Rights and Recruiting People with Disabilities for International Exchange

Do you have questions about cultural differences related to disabilities and how they may impact requesting and receiving accommodations? This tipsheet addresses how exchange providers and people with disabilities can prepare for these differences to help ensure a successful international experiences.

Disability Organizations in Predominantly Muslim Countries

Explore this list of disability organizations that may offer referral to local disability-related resources; locating sign language interpreters and orientation guides; recruiting people with disabilities to apply for international exchange programs, and more.

Languages of the Muslim World

Arabic. Farsi. Malay. Turkish. Urdu, and more. Learn about the most widely spoken languages of the Muslim world and language programs where they are spoken, scholarships, and links to other language and cultural resources.

Links

Links to publications, articles, resources, programs and events in and about the Muslim World as well as links to U.S. Embassies in represented countries.

Muslim Youth Organizations in the United States

Connect with other Muslim youth groups for peer support, recruiting contacts, and more.

Programs for College and University Students

Scholarships and international programs for university students from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia to Study in the U.S.

Programs for High School Students

Scholarships and international programs for high school students from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia to study in the U.S. People with disabilities encouraged to apply!

Programs for Professionals

Scholarships and international programs for professionals from the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and South East Asia to enhance professional skills through graduate level coursework and professional internships in the U.S.

Programs for U.S. Citizens and Residents

Programs designed for American Students, Teachers and Professionals to live, study and work in the predominantly Muslim countries of the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia and Southeast Asia. People with disabilities encouraged to apply!

Why Study, Volunteer or Teach in the Muslim World?

Study ancient architecture in Yemen, visit a mosque in the jungle of Indonesia, share 'halal' meals with a host-family in Jordan, volunteer on an archaeological dig in Egypt, study marine biology on a coral reef in Malaysia. Learn about the countries, people, cultures of the Muslim world and what they are really like...take the road less traveled.

by Jeff McBride — last modified January 04, 2008 13:52 — expired

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