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: Where: Cost:
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, 9:30am - 4:00pm San Francisco, California $40.00 (includes lunch). Scholarship for
reduced rate available by request. Wheelchair accessible
For more information and registration, go to: www.miusa.org/ncde/semninarsf
or
contact MIUSA at: E-mail: clearinghouse@miusa.org Tel/TTY: (541) 343-1284
Disability-related accommodations such as ASL interpreters and alternative formats available upon request
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!