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Nice to Meet You!

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August 22nd, 2011, In National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by Cerise Roth-Vinson

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The Power of Determination

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July 13th, 2011, In National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by Alisyn Henneck

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Beyond WILD: Representing Women with Disabilities in South Asia

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July 1st, 2011, In MIUSA Alumni, MIUSA Exchange Programs, by Jamie Kinsel

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Motivate Others to Experience the World!

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June 20th, 2011, In National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by admin

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Returning Home with a New Perspective

This spring, high school student Wai Ling Pan from Malaysia, who is Deaf, lived with a host family and attended high school in Rochester, New York, on the Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange and Study (YES) program. During her U.S. experience, she had an opportunity to join other students with disabilities and students who are Deaf in … Continue Reading

June 13th, 2011, In MIUSA Alumni, MIUSA Exchange Programs, by Alisyn Henneck

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Exchange Spotlight: Building Capacity for Inclusive Recreation

A group of ten professionals and disability leaders from China participated in MIUSA’s 13-day U.S./China Inclusive Sports & Recreation for Youth with Disabilities Exchange Program, in Eugene, Oregon, U.S.A. Here is just a snapshot of some of the practical experiences that they will apply to their work, toward the goal of increasing inclusive recreation and … Continue Reading

June 7th, 2011, In MIUSA Exchange Programs, by Jamie Kinsel

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Barriers of the Worst Kind

“A barrier is of ideas, not of things” –Mark Caine I can confidently say that the largest barrier that inhibits people with disabilities from traveling abroad is attitude.  In preparation for going abroad, many travelers with disabilities worry and are often overwhelmed by the perceived physical barriers associated with disability, whether it be lack of … Continue Reading

May 25th, 2011, In MIUSA Alumni, National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by Megan Smith

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The Other Possibility: Successful Study Abroad with a Mental Health Condition

According to the National Survey on Student Engagement (2010), 15.4% of college students with mental health disabilities have studied abroad by the spring of their senior year – close to the same percentage (16.1%) as non-disabled students in the survey. At a recent study abroad conference over 250 professionals chose to attend our panel session … Continue Reading

April 29th, 2011, In National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by Michele Scheib

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A Series of Starts

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April 18th, 2011, In National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by Ashley Bryant

Ever wonder how the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange provides technical assistance and advising to individuals and professionals? This is one example of a common request and some insight into the work that goes into each and every question.

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A Well-Oiled Machine: “My” Japan

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April 4th, 2011, In International Development & Disability, MIUSA Alumni, National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by Megan Smith

Images of Japan post-earthquake and tsunami have bombarded us recently, making it difficult for anyone familiar with Japan to remember the extreme organization and efficiency of this awe-inspiring nation. I recently read a Newsweek article, “Apocalypse Now?”, which said  “Before now, Japan has never been pitied”.  I found this profoundly moving, not just because as … Continue Reading

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Where Should I Go Abroad? Well, it Depends.

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March 30th, 2011, In National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by Cerise Roth-Vinson

There really isn’t an easy answer to this question that I am so frequently asked by students with disabilities with a burning desire to see the world. The criteria of what makes a place a good fit for someone with a disability is also what makes a place good for someone without a disability. However, … Continue Reading

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Accessibility Assumptions

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March 25th, 2011, In National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by Annie Keenon

For six weeks this summer, I’ll be interning at a media organization in Accra, Ghana. By night I will share a house with fourteen fellow students from the University of Oregon. By day I will likely travel solo to and from work in a densely populated African city. This will also be my first time … Continue Reading

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Hosting a Student with a Disability: Give vs. Gain

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March 16th, 2011, In MIUSA Exchange Programs, by Jamie Kinsel

Have you often considered hosting an international student in your home but haven’t taken the steps to do so? This 3-minute video excerpt produced by MIUSA gives you a sneak peak of the benefits of becoming a host family and hosting students with disabilities. How would hosting an international student with a disability benefit you … Continue Reading

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By Donkey, by Camel, by Man

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March 9th, 2011, In International Development & Disability, MIUSA Exchange Programs, National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange, by Megan Smith

When Megan started talking about going abroad, her family and friends balked at the idea of a woman, traveling the world alone in her power wheelchair. What they underestimated was Megan’s drive to maneuver creatively in new places and situations–making even the most “inaccessible” venture, creatively accessible.

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