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WILD Women at the Global Development and Disability Institute

Our recent group of WILD women experienced the many benefits made possible through this important legislation. Read MIUSA CEO Susan Sygall’s reflections on the impact of the ADA  at home and around the world!

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

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Making a WILD Impact on Women's Health

MIUSA’s global network of alumni of our Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) are paving the way for improving women’s health around the world.

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MIUSA Alumni, Reunited!

During our virtual reunion for MIUSA alumni, we celebrated alumni accomplishments, shared in our amazing community of global change-makers, and made calls to action to advance MIUSA’s mission!

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Blog: Improving Healthcare for Disabled Women - and for All Women

In this blog, MIUSA CEO Susan Sygall calls on global health leaders to partner with MIUSA and with disabled women leaders to improve health outcomes for disabled women.

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A Campus Collaboration for Accessible International Exchange

Learn how international educators at the University of Florida and Learn International teamed up to develop an innovative study abroad program that is accessible for students with and without disabilities.

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2025 Women’s Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)

April 30, 2024

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