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A young light skinned man in a powerchair, and his guide dog on Table Mountain in South Africa.
Now that we’ve had a chance to learn about the different types of programs and opportunities that exist, let’s talk about preparations for going abroad. In this module we will understand:
  • Disability rights in the international context,
  • Deciding whether to disclose your disability,
  • Negotiating reasonable accommodations
Let’s get started!
NCDE is a project of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, designed to increase the participation of people with disabilities in international exchange between the United States and other countries, and is supported in its implementation by Mobility International USA.
This article is part of the U.S. People with Disabilities Education Abroad Pathway.
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