U.S. People with Disabilities Education Abroad Pathway Preparing to Go Abroad Module

Now that we’ve had a chance to learn about the different types of programs and opportunities that exist, let’s talk about preparations for going abroad.
In this module we will understand:

• Disability rights in the international context,
• Deciding whether to disclose your disability,
• Negotiating reasonable accommodations

Let’s get started!

This article is part of the U.S. People with Disabilities Education Abroad Pathway.

In the next resource, we begin a discussion on the basics of preparation for your international experience by looking at some key considerations and questions.

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NCDE 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.