Accessing the World Through International Exchange October 30, 2009 San Francisco

1. Mobility International USA
National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange
Disability Community Seminar
Accessing the World through
International Exchange
San Francisco
October 30, 2009
U.S. citizens and residents with disabilities and representatives of U.S. disability organizations are invited
to attend this one-day seminar and luncheon as we discuss the ‘Who, What, Where and Why’ of international
exchange for U.S. students, teachers, professionals and others with disabilities:
• 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 and scholarships,
best practices and share from past exchange experiences.
When: Friday, Oct. 1, 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm
For more information and
Where: San Francisco, California registration, go to:
Cost: $40.00 (includes lunch). Scholarship for www.miusa.org/ncde/semninarsf
reduced rate available by request. or
contact MIUSA at:
Wheelchair accessible
E-mail: clearinghouse@miusa.org
Disability-related accommodations such as ASL interpreters
and alternative formats available upon request
Tel/TTY: (541) 343-1284
This event is co-sponsored by Mobility International USA (MIUSA), the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the
U.S. Department of State, Bay Area Outreach and Recreation Program (BORP), City of San Francisco Mayor’s Office on
Disability, and the Disability Rights, Education and Defense Fund (DREDF)
Registration deadline: Oct. 16, 2009 - Space limited to 50 participants, so register early!