Accessibility
Just as cultures are unique, accommodations and perceptions of students with disabilities are unique as well. The key for any Learning Abroad program participant is flexibility. Learning Abroad supports students of all abilities in going abroad. While we cannot guarantee that any or all of the program sites can accommodate your unique needs or interests, we will do our best to inform you of your options.
Student Accessibility Checklist
- Schedule an appointment with a Learning Abroad Advisor to select your program and discuss your needs.
- Register with Justin Dart, Jr Student Accessibility Center to make an Accommodations Request
- Apply for Funding
- Confirm your accommodations before your departure
- Keep in contact with your program providers and your Learning Abroad advisor to ensure you're all set before leaving for your program
Students who anticipate specific accommodation requests should consider the following questions:
- What are the physical environments like in your host country?
- How are people with my disability viewed in your host country?
- Is learning mainly from lecture, readings, independent research, etc?
- How are the assignments different?
- What housing options exist?
- Do you need to do their own cooking? Laundry?
- How will my accommodations be funded?
- Is transportation available and accessible?
- Are your prescribed medications legal in your host country?
Helpful Resources:
- Mobility International http://www.miusa.org/
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): Travelers with Disabilities
- CDC Traveling Abroad with Medication
- U.S State Department- Traveling with Disabilities
- U.S Embassies and Consulates
- National Deaf Center Study Abroad Planning Guide
- Service Animals Abroad
- University of Minnesota's Access Abroad
- This is a resource for students with disabilities and study abroad. Materials were developed as part of a federally funded project and seeks to enhance existing study abroad opportunities for students with disabilities.