CCOSD

Disability Community Seminar Accessing the World through International Exchange

National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange Mobility International USA

Disability Community Seminar

Accessing the World through International Exchange

New York

May 1, 2009

People from the U.S. disability and Deaf community are invited for this one-day seminar and luncheon in New York City as we discuss the ‘Who, What, Where and  Why’  of  international  exchange,  including  overseas cultural, educational,  professional  and volunteer programs, for U.S. students, teachers, professionals and others with disabilities or who are Deaf/hard of hearing.

* Presenters with disabilities will share personal international exchange

stories and talk about accommodation strategies for navigating abroad,

what  to bring, what to expect and more. Participants will receive

practical tools and resources on using VR and keeping SSI benefits,

while also learning about scholarships available for international

exchange.

* Representatives of international exchange organizations will present

about programs to apply to, such as Fulbright fellowships, and best

inclusive practices in the international exchange field.

When: Friday, May 1, 2009, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Where:Institute of International Education (IIE)

809 United Nations Plaza

12th Floor Conference Center

New York, NY

Cost: $40(includes lunch). Scholarships for a reduced rate are available by request.

Wheelchair Accessible. Sign language interpreter, alternative formats and other disability-related accommodations provided upon request.

For More Information and Registration, go to:

http://www.miusa.org/ncde/seminarnyc

or

contact MIUSA at:

Email: clearinghouse@miusa.org

Tel/TTY: (541) 343-1284

This event is co-sponsored by Mobility International USA, the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State and the Institute of International Education.

Registration deadline: April 17, 2009 – Space limited to 50 participants, so register early! http://www.miusa.org/ncde/seminarnyc

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The National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange provides free information and referral services related to the participation of people with disabilities in international exchange programs. The Clearinghouse is sponsored by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, and is managed by Mobility International USA, which is celebrating its 28th year as a U.S.-based non-profit organization.

Our mailing address is:

Mobility International USA

132 E. Broadway, Suite 343

Eugene, Oregon 97401 USA

Our telephone/tty:

541-343-1284