It’s never too early to start exploring how to make your international exchange programs and application processes accessible to people with disabilities. The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) project can start you on your way by providing you with best practices, tip sheets, referrals, sample forms, and technical assistance.
Professional Pathways
Use our series of online learning modules for international educators to learn more about how to support U.S. people with disabilities to study or volunteer abroad.
Customized Inquiries & Trainings
First time advising someone with a disability? There’s no need to be awkward! Let us steer you away from some potential pitfalls.
Advising Participants with Disabilities
Not sure where to begin? Visit our curated list of resources for international exchange advisors to advise prospective and accepted exchange participants with disabilities.
Webinar Series Recordings
Recent topics include developing an accessibility policy, non-apparent disabilities, international students with disabilities, and making websites work with screen readers.
Filter Resources by Topic
Filter resources by topics to find student stories, tipsheets, and best practices related to disability and international exchange
Check out the World Awaits You (AWAY) publication on Champions for Inclusion
The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange 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.
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