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Do you have questions about a specific disability, want strategies for making an exchange program more inclusive or need to find a disability organization in another country?

Photo: Two exchange participants who are blind help each other read a tactile sign in Japan

Locate Disability Organizations

Search disability organizations worldwide by type of disability

Professionals: Plan for Disability-Inclusive Programs

Make international exchange programs accessible, and get answers to organization's questions on legal, funding, planning

Information about Specific Disabilities

Read tip sheets on traveling abroad with medications, sign interpreters, personal assistants, power wheelchairs, and more

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Opportunities in the United States for Non-US Citizens

Often described as "The Land of Opportunity", the United States of America offers many options for people with disabilities. Decide what kind of program is right for you and how to prepare. What will bring YOU here?

Encouraging and Recruiting People with Disabilities of Racial and Ethnic Minority Backgrounds to Go Abroad

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

DeafBlind student shares his Ireland study abroad experiences

Jason Corning, an Information Technology Infrastructure major, participated in a three week study abroad course in Ireland accompanied by his guide dog, Spencer.

Alejandro Albor: Paralympian in hand cycling at Athens and Beijing

The adventures of a Paralympian amputee headed to Beijing to compete in hand cycling.

by Michele Scheib — last modified May 22, 2008 14:04

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