"This has been the trip of a lifetime and I am forever changed. My eyes have just been opened to a whole new world, and I am so thankful. I know that it is important for me to utilize the skills and experiences that I have gained through this trip."

Travis Thompson, Kentucky, USA
Outbound, US/Japan, 2005

"We are the great women. It is 2 years since we were together. This year I have conducted ten workshops about the disability rights to non-governmental organizations and some of the government staff approximately more than 300 participants. In overall, they understand more about the needs of people with disabilities and they made plan to include people with disabilities in their program. I am so happy to have done this and it will continue this workshop in the future. Wish you all for the good achievement you have done. Hope see you again somewhere in the future."

Kanika Nguon Sophak, Cambodia
Inbound, WILD 2003

"You are in my heart and my mind every moment that I remember MIUSA training. After MIUSA training I was encouraged to keep your ideas and visions regarding disability rights, especially women and girls with disabilities. Thank you for wonderful news and information about different conferences around the world. I was able to apply and attend the Global Leadership Conference in Dubai during March 2005. I will be happy to meet you dear sisters again and to take part in the 25th anniversary.

After two years I am with you every moment that you have gave me big opportunity to learn from you the best how we can be LOUD, PROUD AND PASSIONATE. I am encouraged from you and this year I organize four voluntary Campaigns regarding awareness rising about people with disability. I am Main Editor in chief office of unique monthly magazine Newspaper People with Disability of Kosova on three languages."

Hiljmnijeta Apuk, Kosovo
Inbound, WILD 2003

"I haven't forgotten you and I miss you much. And the chance to see you once again and embrace you brings me much joy. I am so glad that you remember me and of course, I want to celebrate this anniversary with my MIUSA family in Eugene."

Elena Abasova, Uzbekistan
Inbound, Uzbekistan 2001

"I always remember the time I stayed in Oregon with you and our friends. It was very interesting.
I am still chair man of Thua Thien Hue Blind Association and Director of Centre for blind children with 70 ones. I am freshman of law college and have more twin: a boy and a girl 3 years old. I always try my best to work for disabled people. I am very pleased with your good idea about planning a unique advanced Intenational Leadship and Disability Reunion Institute. I am very eager to take part in this 25th Anniversary. I would like to meet all of you. I am looking forward to hearing from you. Giving my regard to your family and all your staff."

Le Van Loc, Vietnam
Inbound, Vietnam 2000

"I’ve never forgotten. On the contrary that time was one of the best times that I've ever spent with the kindest people I have ever met and the wonderful weather of Oregon and it's great nature. So, I will be very pleased if I have the brilliant chance to be with you again in this occasion."

Jamileh Umar Abu El Hawa, Israel
Inbound, WILD 1997

"First of all, I would like to let you know that I am very happy to hear of you. I hope all the nice persons I met in Eugene are doing well. I will be pleased to participate in this important Reunion; so I am waiting for more information (Program cost,). I am now in Paris (France) working in the field of UNESCO's Inclusive Education and I am preparing a doctorate in Legislation in favour of Persons with disabilities in West Africa. I am looking forward to hearing of you soon."

Diariata Coulibaly, Mauritania
Inbound, Young Adult and Youth Leadership Exchanges, 1994

"I do remember those wonderful days of 1992 when I was visiting the United States and even today all memories are clear, as if it happened just some days ago! For all these years I was very sorry to loose contacts with you. But now, with your assistance, I hope to visit the U.S. once more."

Ketino Bedianidze, Georgia
Inbound, Former Soviet Union, 1992

"I was very glad for receiving your letter and I would like to express my deep respect and gratefulness for your organization. It’s a great honour for me to take part in the actions, which will be held by you, and I believe that the days which will be spent together will be interesting and successful for our future mutual co-operation."

David Shakiashvili, Georgia
Inbound, Former Soviet Union 1992

"My name is John Baxter, I live in Melbourne, Australia (I'm now 45 years old) and have fond memories of the time spent in Oregon."

John Baxter, Australia
Inbound, International Leadership, 1989

"Congratulation on the 25th anniversary. I will be there in spirit--keep up the excellent leadership and education programs: empower others, empower the world."

Micki Kaplan, Colorado, USA
MIUSA Board Member, 1989-1990