Ripple Effects 3.6: In Context: a Deafness Studies Fulbright Experience to Italy
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Ripple Effects 2.5: A Future Achieved through Deaf Rights
People with disabilities around the world achieve success in many ways. No one knows this better than Wei Wang, a deaf woman from China who has begun to tell their stories through her work as a documentarian. Passionate about creativity, Wei holds two masters degrees in documentary production and fine arts, both in American University. In our conversation, Wei told us about her adventures as a deaf international student, and the way that she has used her creativity to make her dreams come true. Listen Now on Soundcloud for this Ripple Effects podcast episode.
NCDE Brochure on Inclusive International Exchange
Ways to Access the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange Brochure:
- View the HTML text from the brochure on this page.
- Download the designed brochure as an accessible PDF document from the section below. A large print, accessible Word document is also available to download below.
Deaf International Exchange Opportunities
As a deaf or hard of hearing person, you have the right to apply for and participate in any type of international exchange program for you which you are otherwise eligible, so look for those which match your interests and goals! International exchange program providers and universities have worked with many participants to arrange sign language interpreters abroad, real-time captioning, CART and other forms of communication access.
My World Has Expanded
Going to college was not optional — I had to go. I knew I was smart, and being Deaf couldn’t be an excuse to not go.
Once in college, I realized that I had not yet taken that bigger step — making choices for myself. Looking over things I could try, I came upon the idea of studying abroad. I thought it was an excellent opportunity provided by my university, not to mention a great chance to get a reality check.
Video: A Deaf Pioneer From Indonesia
As a child growing up in Indonesia where accessibility for deaf and hard of hearing children is lacking, Cristophorus Budidharma once believed that subjects such as science and math were out of reach for him. It wasn't until later, when he learned that many deaf and hard of hearing people succeed in the STEM fields, that he broke with these beliefs and resolved to learn English, math and science for himself as an undergraduate student at Rochester Institute of Technology in the United States. And he's not stopping there.
Michelle Morris in Seoul: "I Found My Tribe"
Michelle Morris reflects on finding purpose, finding one's tribe, preserving self-esteem, and navigating South Korea as a black deaf woman.