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Higher Education Accessibility Guide (HEAG)
The Higher Education Accessibility Guide (HEAG) database provides a guide with information regarding disability support services in seventeen European countries.
http://www.heagnet.org/
PLOTEUS, the Portal on Learning Opportunities throughout the European Space
PLOTEUS is a service of the European Commission with comprehensive and upp to date information about education and training available throughout Europe.
http://europa.eu.int/ploteus/
Mobility International USA
Empowering people with disabilities around the world by ensuring their inclusion in international exchange and international development programs.
http://www.miusa.org/
The Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD)
The Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) is an international, multicultural organization of professionals committed to full participation in higher education for persons with disabilities.
http://www.ahead.org/
The National Clearinghouse on Disability & Exchange (USA)
The NCDE, sponsored by Mobility International USA and the United States Information Agency, fosters partnerships between disability organizations and international exchange organizations so that people with disabilities can participate fully and equally in international exchange programs.
http://www.miusa.org/ncde/
International Deaf Partnerships Project USA
The International Deaf Partnership Project is an exchange program for Deaf and Hard of Hearing College Students. Inbound/outbound exchanges and internships are both available through universities in Costa Rica and Mexico.
http://academic.gallaudet.edu/courses/sp..
The Status of Training and Employment in Asia
AbilityAsia Web site, represents the International Labour Organization (ILO)'s Disability Programme in Asia and the Pacific Region.
http://www-ilo-mirror.cornell.edu/public..
Fedora association
FEDORA is an association for those involved in all aspects of student guidance in institutions of higher education in Europe. The section on "Equal opportunities" includes useful information for students with disability.
http://www.fedora.eu.org/web/html/p%21ei..
InterExchange, Inc. USA
InterExchange offers work abroad, camp counselor, au pair, internship and training exchange programs for US and foreign individuals.
http://www.interexchange.org/
Transitions Abroad - Portal for Work Abroad, Overseas Travel, Study Abroad and International Living.
Transitions Abroad has provided work abroad, overseas travel, study abroad and international living information for 27 years as a travel magazine.
http://www.transitionsabroad.com/
ABILIS Foundation
ABILIS Foundation is a development fund, founded by Finnish disabled people in 1998. We give financial support to organisations of disabled people in the South.
http://www.abilis.fi/indexenglish.htm
AFS Intercultural Programs USA
AFS provides international exchanges through homestays for US and international youth, high school students, college students and educators in over 50 countries. AFS is committed to provide increased access to their programs to groups that are traditionally underserved and underrepresented in exchange programs including young people with disabilities.
http://www.afs.org/
Agence EduFrance - Study abroad in France - French higher education
Agence EduFrance focuses its efforts on three essential goals: 1 - Telling the world about the breadth and depth of French higher education and scientific expertise. 2 - Offering international students and scholars a full range of essential support services to allow them to make the most - academically and personally - of their stay in France. 3 - Supplying educational consulting services, with special emphasis on distance-learning programs.
http://www.edufrance.fr/en/
AIESEC International Holland
AIESEC is an international, non-political, non-profit, student-run, independent, educational foundation. It is comprised of students and recent graduates of institutions of higher education who are interested in economics and management. AIESEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, colours, sex, sexual orientation, creed, Religion, national or ethnic origin. AIESEC administers exchange programs for college students and recent graduates designed to promote cultural understanding and enhancement of professional skills.
http://www.aiesec.org/
Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad USA
Arcadia University Center for Education Abroad, a private, comprehensive college with a large study abroad program, makes every effort to accommodate qualified students with disabilities.
http://www.arcadia.edu/cea
CDS International, inc usa
CDS International, Inc. is a non-profit organization with international practical training opportunities for inbound/outbound young professionals, students, educators, as well as labor, business and government representatives.
http://www.cdsintl.org/
CIS Study Abroad in Australia, New Zealand, England, Sweden, Scotland, Ireland, Italy and Spain
The Center for International Studies, is a global education organization dedicated to offering study abroad experiences to students who have a high school diploma. Cis has offices in Sweden (www.cis.nu) and Boston - US.
http://www.studyabroad-cis.com/
Education Links - School of Education - University of Michigan-Dearborn
Links to education and other resources. Includes links to discussion lists etc.
http://www.umd.umich.edu/support/disabil..
Education UK
The official British Council website for international students looking for courses or for studying in Britain.
http://www.educationuk.org/
Égide's Studying in France
Description of the French higher education system. A catalogue listing 32,000 courses and 8,000 institutions. Useful information to help you organize the administrative, financial and language aspects of your trip to France. Practical information for day-to-day living in France.
http://www.egide.asso.fr/uk/guide/
Gallaudet University Center for Global Education USA
CGE offers inbound foreign exchanges for the university and outbound international opportunities for US students, faculty and adults to participate in, including international internships.
http://depts.gallaudet.edu/cge
International Student Exchange and Study Abroad Resource Center
"Our mission is to promote international education worldwide through the development and publication of the most comprehensive resource of International Education information available on the Internet. Our goal is to develop a site for the international student - Student Oriented and Student Driven."
http://www.internationalstudent.com/
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
NAFSA: Association of International Educators promotes the exchange of students and scholars to and from the United States. NAFSA has nearly 8,900 individuals from all 50 states in the US and 84 other countries.
http://www.nafsa.org/
National Agency for Special Educational Support, Sisus.
People with disabilities are entitled to the same opportunities as everyone else. Sisus' task is to improve the possibilities for disabled young persons and adults to obtain a good education.
http://www.sisus.se/
StudentZone
StudentZone provides a source of information for all students, ranging from academic courses and careers advice to news, travel, sport and entertainment.
http://www.studentzone.org.uk/
Study Abroad Directory
A Website of GoAbroad.com, "committed to providing the most comprehensive international education and alternative travel databases"
http://www.studyabroaddirectory.com/
Study in Europe
"Study in Europe" web portal is for students and young people wishing to study in Europe in undergraduate or postgraduate programmes of higher education.
http://www.study-in-europe.org/
Study in Sweden
The Swedish Institute's resource for those who are thinking about coming to Sweden as foreign students. Contains general information on practical matters as well as application procedures, links to universities and news about research in Sweden.
http://www.studyin.sweden.se/
Studying with Disabilities in Sweden
The English version of "Studera med funktionshinder". Information for students with disabilities including legislation, services and contact information with disability officers at all Swedish universities.
http://www.sb.su.se/studeramedfunktionsh..
The American-Scandinavian Foundation, NY, NY, USA
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) promotes international understanding through educational and cultural exchange between the United States and Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.
http://www.amscan.org/
UNICA - Network of Universities from the Capitals of Europe
UNICA is a network of over 35 universities from the capital cities of Europe, with a combined strength of over 130,000 staff and 1,500,000 students. Its role is to promote academic excellence, integration and co-operation between member universities throughout Europe.
http://www.ulb.ac.be/unica/
Unofficial-guides.com
unofficial-guides.com - Unofficial-guides to UK universities, written by students for students
http://www.unofficial-guides.com/
NEADS - The National Educational Association of Disabled Students
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)is a Canada-wide, consumer-based, cross-disability organization that advocates for full access by college and university students with disabilities to postsecondary education and employment opportunities.
http://www.neads.ca/
DIVERSE - the UK veterinary medicine disability project
The home page for the DIVERSE project website. DIVERSE is the UK veterinary medicine disability project funded by the Higher Education Funding Council for England.
http://www.ltsn-01.ac.uk/diverse/contact..
Institute for the International Education of Students (IES)
Non-profit study abroad organization offering 23 programs throughout Asia, Australia, Europe, and South America for college age students.
http://www.iesabroad.org/
Access Abroad
An information service of the University of Minnesota, USA, for disabled people wanting to study abroad.
http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/access/
New Zealand Guidelines Group
The New Zealand Guidelines Group leads a movement towards the delivery of high quality health and disability services throughout New Zealand through a change in culture based on evidence and effectiveness.
http://www.nzgg.org.nz/
Program for Disability Research at Rutgers University
The Program for Disability Research is a constituent unit of the School of Management and Labor Relations of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey.
http://www.disabilityresearch.rutgers.ed..
Regional Disability Liaison Officer
Regional Disability Liaison Officer. Services for students with disabilities in Australia.
http://www.rdlo.cqu.edu.au/
The Association of National Specialist Colleges - NATSPEC
Coordinating body to provide direct support to member colleges which provide education and training for young people with learning difficulties or disabilities, and represents their interests. Includes a directory of members, guidance for students, and news.
http://www.natspec.org.uk/
The British Council
Our purpose is to build mutually beneficial relationships between people in the UK and other countries and to increase appreciation of the UK’s creative ideas and achievements.
http://www.britishcouncil.org/
US State University Directory
A comprehensive directory of all major U.S. universities and colleges. Includes information about history, academics, unique programs, student life, student statistics, admissions, athletics, and the local community for each school.
http://www.stateuniversity.com/


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