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Bridging people, programs and places. Increasing disability inclusion in international exchange. The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) is a comprehensive, one-stop resource on advising and tools for people with disabilities, professionals, educational institutions and organizations on increasing disability inclusion in international study, volunteer, teach and other exchange programs. 

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Promoting and providing equal access for people with disabilities to U.S. Department of State's Fulbright educational and cultural programs and scholarships.

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Disability organizations and people with disabilities are encouraged to support more opportunities to connect worldwide through volunteer service and citizen diplomacy. Americans with disabilities are invited to share citizen diplomacy stories and photos.

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The latest stories and updates from the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange. Check back often to see what's happening with the NCDE.

A Student Paves Her Path Through Perth
For Lauren Presutti, a sociology major at Central Michigan University (CMU), the personal discovery that came from studying abroad in Australia this summer was well worth the many months of planning, questioning and hard work.
Fulbright Scholar from Nepal Breaks 'Fourth Wall'
Nirmala Gyawali shares her experiences and challenges growing up blind in Nepal. Gyawali received a Fulbright Scholarship to earn a second bachelors degree in sociology at Colorado State University.
Featured Person: Sefakor Komabu-Pomeyrie
Meet Sefakor, a woman from Ghana whose proactive character helped her earn a Ford Foundation Fellowship for U.S. study. As a person with a mobility disability, Sefakor is using her fellowship to continue her advocacy work.
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Department of State LogoEstablished in 1995, the goal of the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) is to increase the participation of people with disabilities in the full range of international educational opportunities. Contact us for advice and referrals, training, tipsheets, disability resources and success stories. Learn more about NCDE.

 

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