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November 13, 2006

New Resources Celebrate The Inclusion of People With Disabilities During International Education Week

November 13, 2006- How important is it that the next generation of young people with disabilities knows how to live and work beyond national borders? The U.S. Congress has declared 2006 The Year of Study Abroad, recognizing that staying competitive in the global economy means having workers with the experiences and cross-cultural skills and language ability to work globally. The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) celebrates International Education Week, November 13-17 with the launch of our redesigned website http://www.miusa.org/ncde. Our website offers many features for people with disabilities exploring the world of possibilities that come with having an international exchange experience in one’s educational and/or professional background.

New Features:

  • Step by Step Guide to the International Exchange Process Based on the NCDE publication "Survival Strategies for Going Abroad: A Guide for People with Disabilities," this overview presents general information on finding the right exchange programs for you, funding resources, disability disclosure and accommodations, preparing for departure, living abroad, and returning home.

  • Internationalize Your Life and Career International activities to do before you go abroad and after returning home, including steps toward an international career.

  • Financial Aid And Funding For International Experiences Listings of scholarships, fellowships and places to find funding for overseas exchanges. Also funding tips for access-related accommodations and services.

  • Community College Exchanges Resources for students with disabilities from the United States and abroad about community college international study opportunities and advice.

  • Diversity & Disability Information on outreach to and increased inclusion of people with disabilities from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, age groups, geographic location, and other underrepresented groups in international exchange programs.

  • Featured Countries Information to help people learn about the countries they may be interested in exploring, including foreign language links and disability organizations.

  • What's New A helpful new feature at the bottom of the homepage highlighting the latest news, resources and tools from the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange. Be sure to add this page to your favorites to stay up to date on the latest news on including people with disabilities in international exchange!

  • Planning for Inclusive Programs How to create inclusive exchange programs, and technical assistance on accommodating students with specific disabilities.

  • New Travel with a Purpose Postcards This popular (and FREE) recruitment tool for exchanges program offices. Eight different 6" x 9" full-color postcard for international exchange offices and disability organizations feature images of people with disabilities from diverse backgrounds participating in international exchange programs. The number one reason people with disabilities don’t participate is they don’t think programs accept people with disabilities. Show people with disabilities that international exchange is possible for them.

The NCDE is administered by Mobility International USA and sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) of the U.S. Department of State. To learn more about how to participate in ECA fellowship programs, see our new resources sheets online at: (for non-US citizens) and (for US citizens). For more information about International Education week visit http://iew.state.gov/.

For more information on the NCDE contact:

National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
Tel/TTY: (541) 343-1284 Fax: (541) 343-6812
Email: clearinghouse@miusa.org
Web: http://www.miusa.org/ncde

Street and Mailing Address: 132 E. Broadway, Suite 343, Eugene, Oregon USA 97401

Posted by Nancy at November 13, 2006 10:33 PM

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