If you are a US student with a disability, you need to know that studying abroad remains an option worth exploring. Be sure that your adviser and program provider know what accommodations you will need early in the planning process. Obviously, there are some limiting factors.

There are various organizations that may be able to help you in your efforts. Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to expanding opportunities for people with disabilities in international exchange, leadership development, disability rights training and community service and, in collaboration with the United States Information Agency, coordinates the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange. For more information visit www.miusa.org or e-mail clearinghouse@miusa.org. An excellent reference for students with disabilities who want to study in Europe or Canada is Studying Abroad: A Guide to Accessible University Programs and Facilities for Students with Disabilities. This is available from:

University of New Orleans Training, Resource and Assistive-Technology Center
PO Box 1051
New Orleans, LA 70148
Phone: 504-280-5700
Fax: 504-280-5707
E-mail: ggaglian@uno.edu

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