These links are part of Study and Work Abroad for All - an inclusive resource aimed at young people.
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| 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 | 2008-11 |
| Access Abroad An information service of the University of Minnesota, USA, for disabled people wanting to study abroad. http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/access/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| American Jewish World Service USA The American Jewish World Service provides international service opportunities throughout the world through their Jewish Volunteer Corps program. http://www.ajws.org/ | 2008-11 |
| 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 | 2008-11 |
| Association for International Practical Training The AIPT administers a wide range of student, business and professional training/cultural exchanges between the U.S. and other countries. AIPT encourages persons with disabilities interested in international practical experience to apply. http://www.aipt.org/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| CSV http://www.csv.org.uk/ | 2008-11 |
| E-Discussion on Employment for Disabled Youth at the World Bank The World Bank is pleased to organize and host an e-mail based electronic discussion on the issue of �Employment for Disabled Youth�. The focus is on the good practices of job creation for disabled youth worldwide. http://www.dgroups.org/groups/worldbank/EmploymentforDisabledYouth/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/disability.htm | 2008-11 |
| Education UK The official British Council website for international students looking for courses or for studying in Britain. http://www.educationuk.org/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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 | 2008-11 |
| Global Service Corps Global Service Corps is a non-profit volunteer organization providing cross-cultural learning and community service adventures for adults in Costa Rica, Tanzania and Thailand. GSC encourages anyone who is deaf or hearing impaired to participate on the Thailand programs. http://www.globalservicecorps.org/ | 2008-11 |
| Higher Education Equality Unit, Cork University, Ireland The HEEU was established to promote equality of access and opportunity in Irish Higher Education institutions, for both staff and students. It was disbanded in 2003 but it produced a range of publications including Proceedings from the conferences it has hosted, a report on childcare in third-level institutions and a set of recommendations to address racism and discrimination directed at minority ethnic groups in higher education. Those which were available electronically at the time are retained here for reference. http://www.ucc.ie/publications/heeu/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| International Student Travel Confederation The ISTC was founded in 1949 as a loosely-knit federation to allow members a forum for exchanging ideas and to examine the needs of the expanding worldwide network of student travel agencies. http://www.istc.org/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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.edu/ | 2008-11 |
| RecruitABILITY: Bridging the Disability Divide - Login disABLEDperson Inc. is a 501(c)(3) 509(a)(1) non profit public charity whose mission is to help reduce the near 70% unemployment rate amongst disabled Americans. We accomplish this through our online recruitment application, recruitABILITY. http://www.disabledperson.com/recruitability.asp | 2008-12 |
| Regional Disability Liaison Officer Regional Disability Liaison Officer. Services for students with disabilities in Australia. http://www.rdlo.cqu.edu.au/ | 2008-11 |
| Skill's Discussion Forum UK Skill is the National Bureau for Students with Disabilities. http://www.skill.org.uk/forum/default.asp | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| Study Abroad Directory A Website of GoAbroad.com, "committed to providing the most comprehensive international education and alternative travel databases" http://www.studyabroaddirectory.com/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| Studying in France Informaiton on education in France. http://www.frenchculture.org/the_education.cfm | 2008-11 |
| 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/studeramedfunktionshinder/english/index.htm | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| Travel Health Online Health information for travellers to destinations all over the world. https://www.tripprep.com/scripts/main/default.asp | 2008-12 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| Unofficial-guides.com unofficial-guides.com - Unofficial-guides to UK universities, written by students for students http://www.unofficial-guides.com/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| Volontärbyrån To facilitate contact between volunteers and organizations in need of volunteers. http://www.volontarbyran.org | 2008-11 |
| Workability International Workability International is the world�s largest body representing providers of work and employment services to people with a disability. It is a not-for profit company registered in the United Kingdom. http://www.workability-international.org/ | 2008-11 |
| Bounce Back - Disability Employment A website that aims to help disabled people - of any age - to look for work. It has a number of accessibility features and is written in simple English. http://www.bounceback.org.uk/ | 2008-11 |
| CSID - Center for Services and Information on Disability A Center for Services, Research and Information Exchange. http://www.csidnetwork.org/ | 2008-11 |
| Employers Making a Difference - The Australian Employers' Network on Disability Employment Employers Making a Difference is an organisation supported and led by employers who have reaped the benefits of employing people with a disability. We promote and support businesses that encourage people with a disability as employees, customers or clients. http://www.emad.asn.au/ | 2008-11 |
| 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%21eiggd.html | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| NEADS Online Work System (NOWS) NEADS Online Work System (NOWS) enables students to post their resumes and employers to post their job openings and internship opportunities. Students can browse job postings and employers can browse student resumes. "NEADS" is Canada's National Education Association of Disabled Students. http://www.nows.ca/ | 2008-11 |
| Organization of disabled students in Austria "UNIABILITY is a community of interests consisting of disabled representatives, affected students, and others. Their aim is to improve the standards and capabilities of all Austrian universities and colleges, and to represent the interests of disabled students to the public." http://info.tuwien.ac.at/uniability/english/home.htm | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) The Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) Program matches tertiary students who have a disability with Mentors in leading organizations in the students' field of interest. http://www.gradlink.edu.au/content/view/full/318/ | 2008-11 |
| 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_html/ | 2008-11 |
| Handicappede Studerende og Kandidater En gruppe bevægelses- handicappede studerende ved Københavns Universitet, Indre By, startede i 1985 foreningen med det formål at forbedre lokale- og adgangsforholdene på Universitetet. http://www.hsknet.dk/ | 2008-11 |
| Handicappede Studerende og Kandidater En gruppe bevægelses- handicappede studerende ved Københavns Universitet, Indre By, startede i 1985 foreningen med det formål at forbedre lokale- og adgangsforholdene på Universitetet. http://www.hsknet.dk/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| The National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth) NCWD/Youth strives to ensure that youth with disabilities are provided full access to high quality services in integrated settings in order to maximize their opportunities for employment and independent living. http://www.ncwd-youth.info/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/english/region/asro/bangkok/ability/index.htm | 2008-11 |
| AEGEE - European Students' Association Founded in Paris in 1985, with local branches in approximately 170 European cities and about 22,500 members. Includes news, events, projects, networking, and meeting information. http://www.aegee.org/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/spa/crepberw.nsf/?OpenDatabase | 2008-11 |
| 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/spa/crepberw.nsf/?OpenDatabase | 2008-11 |
| International Volunteer Programs Association USA The International Volunteer Programs Association is an alliance of nonprofit, non-governmental organizations based in the Americas, that are involved in international volunteer and internship exchanges. http://www.volunteerinternational.org/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-12 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| SOS Volunteer Helpdesk The SOS Volunteer Helpdesk offers information and advice to any young person interested in the European Voluntary Service (EVS), a section of the EU YOUTH programme. http://europa.eu.int/comm/youth/program/sos/index_en.html | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| CIDA's International Youth Internship Program IYIP is an employment program for young Canadians between the ages of 19 and 30 managed by the Canadian International Development Agency. It offers post-secondary graduates the chance of a lifetime to gain international development work experience. http://www.acdi-cida.gc.ca/internships | 2008-11 |
| Disability Services (DS) at the University of Minnesota: Student Experiences Stories from students in the US with disabilities who have studied abroad. http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/access/stuinfo/stuexp.htm | 2008-11 |
| DO-IT Menthor Programme An international online mentoring community, promoted and coordinated by Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking, and Technology (DO-IT) http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Programs/mentoring.html | 2008-11 |
| Erasmus Student Network (ESN) Erasmus Student Network (ESN) is a European wide student organization. Its goal is to help exchange students find there way in there new city. Our network is in contact with more than 60,000 international minded students. http://www.esn.org/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
| Idealist.org - Action Without Borders Idealist.org is the online meeting place for nonprofit organizations, resources, consultants, job seekers and volunteers. http://www.idealist.org/ | 2008-11 |
| 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/ | 2008-11 |
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