National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange Brochure
This newly updated and enhanced, full-color brochure offers concise, easy to read, useful information about the National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange mission, services, publications and partners. To get your free brochures, contact the National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange at clearinghouse@miusa.org or Tel/TTY (541) 343-1284.
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National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange
Mobility International USA
Building bridges between the international exchange and disability communities
What We Can Do for You
Free Advice, Tips and Referrals
- Choosing a program to go abroad or to come to the United States, problem-solving disability questions, connecting to resources
Technical Assistance and Training
- Consultation on participant issues, legal and policy information, outreach materials, and organizational strategies for inclusion
- Volunteer
- Study
- Teach
- Research
- Intern
www.miusa.org/ncde
Increasing the participation of people with disabilities in international exchange
Established in 1995, the goal of the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange is to increase the participation of people with disabilities in the full range of international educational opportunities.
The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and administered by Mobility International USA.
Since 1981, Mobility International USA (MIUSA), a nonprofit, disability-led organization, has been working to empower people with disabilities around the world through international exchange and international development.
Publications
A Practice of Yes!
- Working with Overseas Partners to Include Students with Disabilities
A World Awaits You (AWAY)
- Journals of Success in International Exchange for People with Disabilities
AWAY Topics
- Targeted guides on the latest trends
Building Bridges
- A Manual on Including People with Disabilities in International Exchange Programs - $24.95
Preparing for an International Career
- Pathways for People with Disabilities
Rights and Responsibilities
- A Guide to National and International Disability-related Laws for International Exchange Organizations and Participants
Survival Strategies for Going Abroad
- A Guide for People with Disabilities
All publications are available for order or free download online (unless otherwise specified) and in alternative formats. Shipping and handling charges apply for hardcopy orders.
Discover a World of Opportunities
Tipsheets and Accessibility Checklists
- Guides on specific disabilities, making accommodations and traveling internationally with a disability
Funding and Scholarships
- Funding opportunities for specific disabilities, countries or interests
Disability Organizations Worldwide
- Searchable database of organizations from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe
Success Stories
- Stories by and about people with disabilities who have successfully studied, volunteered researched, interned or worked abroad
www.miusa.org/ncde
Roundtable Consortium
An advisory board comprised of highly respected disability and international exchange organizations
AFS Intercultural Programs
Alliance for International Educational and Cultural Exchange
America-Mideast Educational and Training Services, Inc.
American Association of People with Disabilities
Association on Higher Education And Disability
AYUSA Global Youth Exchange
Center for International Rehabilitation Research Information and Exchange
Council on International Educational Exchange
Council on Standards for International Educational Travel
Cross Cultural Solutions
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund
Disabled Peoples' International
Institute of International Education
International Education and Resource Network
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
National Council on Independent Living
National Council for International Visitors
National Youth Leadership Network
PACER Center
Partners of the Americas
Sister Cities International
SIT / World Learning
United States Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs
University of New Orleans - Training, Resource and Assistive Technology Center
World Institute on Disability
Youth for Understanding
Mobility International USA
132 E. Broadway, suite 343
Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA
Telephone/TTY: +1 (541) 343-1284
Fax: +1 (541) 343-6812
Email: clearinghouse@miusa.org
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