Information for Students with Disabilities

We encourage students with both apparent and non-apparent disabilities to participate on education abroad programs! Special consideration may be required when planning an education abroad experience, as facilities for people with disabilities may not be the same abroad as they are in the United States. Therefore, it is important that students discuss any special needs with their education abroad adviser as early as possible as well as with Bentley's Coordinator of Disability Services.

The Education Abroad staff at Bentley can also connect students to a Peer Adviser to answer any questions they may have about studying abroad with a disability. Please inquire at our office.

Important Note: Disclosing information about a disability will in no way jeopardize a student's acceptance to participate in an education abroad program.

Resources for Education Abroad participants with disabilities:

http://www.miusa.org
Mobility International

http://www.makoa.org/travel.htm
Disability Travel and Recreation Resources

http://www.disabilityworld.org/
Disability Resources

http://travel.state.gov/travel/tips/tips_1232.html
US State department travel tips

http://www.umabroad.umn.edu/students/travel.php
Resources and tips published by the University of Minnesota