Survival Strategies for Going Abroad: A Guide for People with Disabilities
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Author: Laura Hershey
Copyright: 2005 by Mobility International USA
ISBN: 1-880034-70-0
225 pages
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In Survival Strategies, more than twenty experienced travelers with disabilities share stories, tips and resources related to participating in international programs. This easy-to-use guide addresses the disability-related aspects of going on an international exchange, including choosing a program, applying, preparing to travel, adjusting to life in a new country and returning home. Find a wealth of useful information and advice to help in planning experiences abroad.
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Table of Contents and Introduction
Chapter One: Exploring International Opportunities
Chapter One Includes:
- Types of International Exchange Programs
- Evaluating Overseas Opportunities: Defining Your Interests and Needs
- The World to Choose From: Where Do You Want to Go and What Do You Want to Do?
Chapter Two: Making Your International Experience Happen (2 parts)
1. (Part One) Telling and Asking: Disclosing and Accommodating Your Disability
2. (Part Two) Fundraising: How to Finance Your Program Participation
Chapter Three: Trip Planning
Chapter Three Includes:
- Your Home Away from Home: Arranging Housing
- Study the Lay of the Land: Learning about the Country and Culture
- Planning to Stay Healthy: Taking Care of Yourself
- The Right Frame of Mind: Preparing Yourself Emotionally
- Planning Support: Arranging Educational or Occupational Accommodations
- Traveling with a Wheelchair: Manual or Motor?
- Traveling with an Assistant, Sign Language Interpreter or Similar Support Person
- Animal Companions: The Pros and Cons of Traveling with Service Dogs
- Group Orientation: Becoming Part of the Team
- Packing: Making Sure You Have What You Need
- Your Best Resource: Developing Disability Community Contacts
Chapter Four: Adjustment to Living in Another Country
Chapter Four Includes:
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Transportation
- Safety
- Making Connections
- Communication
- Cultural Interactions
- Work, School and Home: Access and Accommodations in Different Exchange Settings
Chapter Five: Coming Home
Chapter Five Includes:
- Forging Bonds Across Cultures: Alliances and Friendships
- Revelations on the Road: Travelers Gain Self-knowledge
- A More Complex and Exciting World: Travelers Learn Cultural Lessons
- Telling the Story: Share Your Experiences with Others
- Values and Skills: The Impact of International Exchange on Travelers’ Life and Work
Appendices
Index
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