Both the study abroad administrator and the Office of Disability Resources can be a resource for you as you consider study abroad. The following will help guide you as you consider study abroad programs.
Student Responsibilities
- Meet with your adviser to discuss how your program of choice, or study abroad in general, will fit your academic track.
- Self-identify early in the process
- Research programs that they are interested in applying
- Request specific accomodations
- Communicate with others who have completed study abroad experiences
- Develop a proposed budget
- Meet deadlines
- Communicate with the Office of Disability Resources, study abroad administrator, and the host institution.
Host University Responsibilities
- Ensure student’s disability-related information is kept confidential
- Answer questions that the student has regarding the planning process of study abroad
- Communicate with Naropa regarding any disability-related issues
- Study Abroad Program Advisor Responsibilities
- Application process
- Equal consideration in participation
- Assistance with placements
- Information about sites
- Contract arrangements overseas
Office of Disability Resources Responsibilities
- Collect and evaluate student documentation
- Advise the Study Abroad Coordinator concerning accomodations
- Assist in identifying academic adjustments
- Arrange funding for required accomodations as needed.
Timeline
- Start planning at least a year before you plan to study abroad. Accommodations may take time to arrange.
Funding Options
- Naropa will provide accomodations for study abroad programs that are sponsored through the University (Bhutan, Where There Be Dragons)
- For programs not sponsored by Naropa funding options include:
- Scholarships
- Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship
- Fund for Education Abroad
- Hawkinson Scholarships
- Lakselaget Foundation Scholarship
- Sons of Norway Foundation Scholarships
- Ashley Soulé Conroy Foundation Scholarship
- Civic Organizations
- Rotary Club
- Lions Club
- Elks
- Kiwanis
- Department of Labor Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Services
- Must be a registered DVR client
- Study abroad must be directly related to educational goals
- Must exhaust other funding first
- Social Security/SSI Study Abroad Provision
- Program must be sponsored by a US educational institution
- Course of study must not be available in US
- Course of study must enhance ability to work
Cultural Considerations
Research as much as possible about your country and host university’s cultural interpretation of disability. Research government legislation as it relates to disability.International Transportation Needs
- What are the airline’s accommodation capabilities?
- Is there accessible transportation or community support in the host country?
- What travel accomodations will be necessary?
- If public transportation is inaccessible, is the cost of taxis feasible?
Auxiliary Aides
- Are there persons or agencies that can repair auxiliary aids if necessary?
Service Animals
- Are there laws in the host country that support service animals?
- Does the host University support service animals?
- Are there veterinary services readily available? Are they accessible?
- What are the airline regulations about traveling with a service animal?
- What are the host country’s regulations on traveling with a service dog on public transportation, etc?
- Is there a Quarantine Period for animals to or from the host country?
Housing
- Are the room dimensions physically accessible?
- Are the bathrooms and showers accessible?
Curriculum
- Are classes project-driven or exam-driven?
- How much reading is involved?
- Is E-Text available?
- Are course materials accessible to you (i.e. captioned videos)?
Outside the Classroom
Study abroad opportunities typically include travel to outlying villages or cities, or instructional opportunities that happen outside of the classroom.
- Is mobility assistance required?
- What are the conditions of the public sidewalks or streets?
- Will students be staying in different housing for any part of the study abroad experience? Is it accessible?
Disability Support Services at Host Institution
- Does the host institution have a disability service office or point of contact to address accomodations?
Counseling
- Does the host institution or community provide resources that address medical or psychological support?
Dugan, N., Izzo, M, Knowlton, G., & Murray, A. (N/A). Fast Facts for Faculty Coordinating Internships for Students with Disabilities. Ohio State University. Retreived 1 March, 2017 from https://ada.osu.edu/resources/fastfacts/Internships_for_Students_with_Disabilities.htm
Study Abroad. Disability Resources & Educational Services. College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Retrieved 1 March, 2017 from http://disability.illinois.edu/academic-support/accommodations/study-abroad
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