Students with Disabilities Abroad
Students with disabilities are increasingly participating in study abroad programs around the world - according to Open Doors Disability & Education Abroad Statistics, more than 1,900 students with disabilities nation-wide studied abroad during the 2009-2010 academic year!
The Glavin Office of International Programs is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities. The key to a successful experience for students with a documented disability is advance planning, as attitudes, accessibility, and accommodation for students with emotional, mental, learning, or physical disabilities may vary at different program sites.
Prior to selecting an Education Abroad program, students should meet with an Education Abroad Advisor or Program Manager in the Office of International Programs to determine the program of best fit for their individual needs. In addition to assisting with program selection, OIP staff can also speak with the program provider or overseas institution directly to help arrange for certain accommodations, and can help ensure that students will have access to resources abroad that will make their Education Abroad experience a successful one.
Students with disabilities should also discuss their study abroad plans with Mary Powell, Babson’s Director of Disability Services at mpowell@babson.edu. For more information about Disability Services at Babson, please visit the Disability Services website.
Accommodations Abroad
If you receive academic or physical accommodations here on the Babson College campus, similar accommodations can be arranged for you while abroad -- with proper planning.
Academic accommodations that have been arranged for previous education abroad participants include, but are not limited to, extra time on tests and permission to record lectures. Students may not be allowed to record a lecture while abroad without prior approval; therefore it is very important that accommodations are arranged ahead of time, as it may be too late to set up these accommodations upon arrival in country.
If you identify as a student with a disability, please speak with your Education Abroad Advisor or Program Manager for more information as soon as possible. Please complete the Education Abroad Undergraduate Academic Accommodation Request Form, in order to better assist you.
Additional Resources
For more information about student disabilities and education abroad, please visit the following websites:
• Mobility International USA: Provides information on education and travel abroad for people with disabilities. Includes extensive links to related organizations worldwide and to providers of travel services for people with disabilities.
- U.S. Department of State - Provides tips for students with disabilities for selecting a program, preparing to go, and living abroad.
Students with disabilities are increasingly participating in study abroad programs around the world - according to Open Doors Disability & Education Abroad Statistics, more than 1,900 students with disabilities nation-wide studied abroad during the 2009-2010 academic year!
The Glavin Office of International Programs is committed to providing equal educational opportunities for students with disabilities. The key to a successful experience for students with a documented disability is advance planning, as attitudes, accessibility, and accommodation for students with emotional, mental, learning, or physical disabilities may vary at different program sites.
Prior to selecting an Education Abroad program, students should meet with an Education Abroad Advisor or Program Manager in the Office of International Programs to determine the program of best fit for their individual needs. In addition to assisting with program selection, OIP staff can also speak with the program provider or overseas institution directly to help arrange for certain accommodations, and can help ensure that students will have access to resources abroad that will make their Education Abroad experience a successful one.
Students with disabilities should also discuss their study abroad plans with Mary Powell, Babson’s Director of Disability Services at mpowell@babson.edu. For more information about Disability Services at Babson, please visit the Disability Services website.
Accommodations Abroad
If you receive academic or physical accommodations here on the Babson College campus, similar accommodations can be arranged for you while abroad -- with proper planning.
Academic accommodations that have been arranged for previous education abroad participants include, but are not limited to, extra time on tests and permission to record lectures. Students may not be allowed to record a lecture while abroad without prior approval; therefore it is very important that accommodations are arranged ahead of time, as it may be too late to set up these accommodations upon arrival in country.
If you identify as a student with a disability, please speak with your Education Abroad Advisor or Program Manager for more information as soon as possible. Please complete the Education Abroad Undergraduate Academic Accommodation Request Form, in order to better assist you.
Additional Resources
For more information about student disabilities and education abroad, please visit the following websites:
• Mobility International USA: Provides information on education and travel abroad for people with disabilities. Includes extensive links to related organizations worldwide and to providers of travel services for people with disabilities.
- U.S. Department of State - Provides tips for students with disabilities for selecting a program, preparing to go, and living abroad.
