As international educators, we can effect changes big and small to support students who think study abroad is out of reach. Attendees of the NAFSA Region I conference are invited to join MIUSA staff and others at the NAFSA Region I conference for the session:
“Is it Accessible?”: (Re)Designing Education Abroad with a Disability Lens
Wednesday, October 17
8:30 AM – 9:45 AM
Location: Oak 1
Drawing from principles of Universal Design (UD), the following presenters will elaborate on efforts to advance overseas opportunities for students with disabilities and share innovative approaches to breaking down everyday barriers:
- Shun Yanagishita, SIT Study Abroad
- Ashley Holben, Mobility International USA
- Alexander Stone, The Amandla Project
Can’t make it to the conference? Browse our tip sheet for 10 Tips Towards a Universally Designed Exchange Program.
