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WILD Women at the Global Development and Disability Institute

Each delegate found personal meaning and “aha!” moments from different experiences at the recent Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD). Read MIUSA CEO Susan Sygall’s reflections on the 2025 WILD program.

MIUSA (pronounced “my-YOU-suh”) empowers people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development. 

The Latest from MIUSA

New Issue of A World Awaits You

This special edition of the AWAY journal celebrates 30 years of the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange! Explore the story of NCDE and those who believed in its mission.

Eve and 4 WILD sisters

End of Year Greetings from MIUSA

We are just about ready to celebrate the start of a new year! But first, as 2025 comes to a close, MIUSA CEO Susan Sygall reflects on the year’s milestones and highlights.

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A Meeting of Minds and Mayors

City leaders from Eugene, Oregon, Zimbabwe and Benin shared their visions, challenges, and actions towards improving accessibility in their cities, recognizing the leadership from the disability community as the way forward.

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Lever for Change Wins 2025 InterAction Disability Award

Lever for Change recognizes partnership with MIUSA as critical to their success at the 2025 InterAction Forum.

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