The Office of Global Education is committed to facilitating access to every student interested in studying abroad. This office works closely with Dan Chan in the Office of Disability Services to help students identify appropriate programs and locations, and determine necessary accommodations.
Students in need of disability-related accommondations who are considering studying away, should contact Dan Chan early in their search to discuss any accommodations required. Together with Dan, we can discuss accessibilty and your specific needs at your location of interest.
Planning Tips
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Remember that other cultures may provide disability access in different ways. Learn about what types of accommodations are typically provided in your host country, and be flexible and open to unfamiliar ways of accommodating disability.
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Before you go, find out as much as you can about your host culture and how they view disability by reading, talking to other students, and attending pre-departure orientation sessions. The more you know, the better prepared you will be for your interaction in the new environment.
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Think about how you will answer questions about your disability in the language of your host country—look up key vocabulary words ahead of time.