Study Abroad & Disability Related Links
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Links to valuable resources produced by other organizations on study abroad, language learning and disability topics.
- 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.
- 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.
- Books linking Disability to Human and Civil Rights
- A bibliography listing books and videos that focus on the social/civil rights model of disability.
- Current Trends in Study Abroad & the Impact of Strategic Diversity Initiatives
- A white paper published by Institute of International Education showing how resource allocation can influence the diversity of participants, geographic destinations, field of study and length of study. In addition, the paper also highlights institutions that have created specific program models that better facilitate a more diverse group of students participating in study abroad.
- International and Comparative Disability Laws
- Syracuse University maintains this list of international disability laws in countries around the world. It is divided into international disability laws, regional disability laws, and individual countries' disability laws.
- 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.
- Students with Disabilities Studying Abroad
- Published in the International Educator magazine and written by Eve Katz
- Test Your Disability Knowledge
- This University of Washington, Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT), The Faculty Room program website includes information about university students with disabilities studying abroad, including case studies for professionals to test their knowledge.
- The Praxis Project
- Funding Sources for Small Emergency or Travel Grants
- UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Discusses latest news regarding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the United Nations. The website is available in Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Spanish, and Russian. For the text of the Convention in plain English that is easier to understand go to: http://www.dcdd.nl/default.asp?action=article&id=3379.
