International students with disabilities are underrepresented at U.S. universities. On July 7, 2015 Susan Sygall addressed 1,200 attendees at Hayward field to kick-off the Overseas Association for College Admission Advising (OACAC) conference, urging the overseas advisors “You can be a champion of inclusion!” and motivating them to infiltrate disability organizations on return their countries to make young people with disabilities aware of the benefits and opportunities to study in the United States.
On July 8, 2015 MIUSA and University of Oregon co-presented a session “Tools, Technology, and Resources: Key Support for International Students with Disabilities”. Attendees gained key skills needed when advising students with disabilities for successful recruitment, and a better understanding of U.S. disability laws, disability support services, disability culture, and accommodations in the U.S., including the various assistive technologies available.
Presenters:
Monica Malhotra, Mobility International USA
Susan Sygall, Mobility International USA
Hilary Gerdes, Accessible Education Center, University of Oregon
