Best Inclusive and Collaborative Practices by Professionals in International Exchange

Learn how a few individuals took the lead at their organizations, institutions or in their communities so more people with disabilities had access to mainstream international exchange and education abroad programs. Includes the Campus Collaboration Campaign booklet.

A Three-Year Effort to Increase Study Abroad Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

American University won a NASPA (Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education) award in 2008 for their efforts increasing students with disabilities participation in study abroad.

Advising Students with Disabilities: A Perspective From Pakistan

Lubna Shah Anwar, an EducationUSA Advisor at the U.S. Consulate in Lahore, Pakistan, advised two students with visual and physical disabilities who attended colleges in the Midwest, USA

An International Student Services and Disability Services Collaboration

Learn collaboration methods and maintenance ideas between University of Texas at Austin International Student Services and Disability Services offices to assist international students with disabilities achieve their educational objectives. It also addresses cross-cultural issues and dealing with obstacles. For Rich Text version go to: http://www.miusa.org/ncde/tools/bestpractices/intlstudentcollaborationsrtf.

An U.S. Community Rallies Support for a High School Exchange Student

How an AYUSA community representative navigated the educational differences between the U.S. and Lebanon when hosting a Lebanese blind exchange student and how existing U.S. resources bridged the differences.

Arranging for Sign Language Interpretation Abroad: A Disability Service Provider Perspective

How the University of California, Santa Cruz, provided access to study abroad for a Deaf student to Scotland and the steps and decisions that made it happen.

AWAY Topics - Disability and Higher Education Abroad Issue

The third issue of the NCDE AWAY Topics focuses on the ways in which disability professionals advise students on accommodations and funding for study abroad, how disability service providers can work across cultural differences with international students with disabilities, and much more.

AWAY Topics - Higher Education Abroad and Complex Accommodations Issue

This second issue of the NCDE AWAY Topics, focuses on issues related to U.S. students going abroad including medical insurance, complex accommodations and institutional best practices for recruiting and accommodating students with disabilities.

Best Practices in Addressing Mental Health Issues Affecting Education Abroad Participants

This online publication was written by members of NAFSA: Association of International Educators, and includes descriptions of different mental health issues, resources to tap into to address needs and practical steps for study abroad providers.

Best Practices: Study Abroad and Disability Services Collaborations

Learn how award-winning institutions, Lehigh University and University of Pittsburgh, create collaborative practices between disability support and education abroad offices to better serve students with non-apparent disabilities.

Building Bridges Around the World (U.S./Argentina)

Learn how one Rotary club made its international youth exchange inclusive of blind students through specific outreach and the community's assistance.

Campus Collaboration Campaign Booklet

This booklet shares ideas, best practices and suggestions from study abroad and disability services professionals on collaborations to be replicated at other institutions for increasing participation and inclusion of students with disabilities in college study abroad programs.

Creating a Safe Environment for Students with Learning Disabilities on Study Abroad Programs

This article by Eve Leons at Landmark College, shares practical advice when students with learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder are adjusting to the social, cultural and academic aspects of study abroad programs. Published in SAFETI On-Line Newsletter.

Finding a Host for a High School Foreign Exchange Student who is Blind

Learn how a Texas school district worked with a ERDT/SHARE student with a visual impairment from Russia to make her FLEX exchange experience a success.

Health and Disability Management Plan for Study Abroad

Lisa Johnson, Assistant Dean for International Study at Smith College, worked with her Disability Services Director to develop a Health and Disability Management form and process to be used with accepted study abroad students before departure.

Inclusive Community College Planning for a Blind International Student

How Santa Ana College and CCID teamed up to provide services and support to a blind student from Egypt

International Community Service Projects: Making it Inclusive

Short-term volunteer abroad workcamp projects often involve teamwork and the opportunity to be creative so all volunteers can contribute equally.

One Advisor to Another: How to Transfer Core Advising Skills When Working With Visually Impaired and Blind Students

A former Institute for Study Abroad, Butler University coordinator shares her experiences on sending and receiving two blind study abroad students in Australia and the overall approach in advising these students.

Reflections from the Fulbright Commission in India: Working with a Fulbrighter with a Disability

Jane E. Schukoske, former Executive Director of U.S. Educational Foundation in India, reflects on her experiences with a Fulbright applicant with cerebral palsy.

Tips on Providing International Visitor Leadership Programs for People with Disabilities

Practical advice on preparing for international visitors with disabilities, from transportation to housing to time management.