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People with disabilities celebrate Cinco de Mayo and much more while studying, interning, and volunteering abroad in Mexico

by Melissa Mitchell last modified May 02, 2008 10:59

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo and discover all that Mexico offers those looking to learn Spanish, volunteer, teach, intern and work abroad.

As millions of people throughout the U.S. and Mexico prepare to celebrate Cinco de Mayo, the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange presents Mexico as a featured destination for people with disabilities looking for opportunities to experience Mexico first hand. Discover all that Mexico offers to those looking to learn Spanish, volunteer, teach, intern and work abroad.

  The Mexico Featured Country page includes information on:

  • Disability legislation
  • General accessibility levels
  • Transportation accessibility
  • Educational systems and the inclusion of people with disabilities
  • Stories from people with disabilities who have traveled abroad to Mexico
  • Contact information for disability organizations
  • Examples of international exchange programs in Mexico
  • Financial aid and funding resources
  • And much more!

 

The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) features several countries thoughout the year and looks at each country from a cross-disability perspective including information on accessibility, cultural perspectives on disability, and resources. Other featured countries include Bahrain, Russia, Jordan, Costa Rica, Japan, France and more. Read about all the featured countries. 


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