Students with disabilities can succeed on study abroad programs with ongoing support from Miami and international partners. Researching the climate for people with disabilities around the world is an important part of deciding where you will travel. Attitudes and laws surrounding physical mobility, mental illness, and many chronic conditions will vary depending on your destination and it is essential that you have an understanding of the disability rights in your host country.
By disclosing your accommodation needs to your study abroad advisor during the application process, we will be able to tailor the study abroad advising process to address your needs and concerns. You are encouraged to discuss your intentions of studying abroad with the Office of Disability Services which can provide assistance in the application/accommodation process. While many study abroad programs do their best to accommodate students, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil law applicable to the United States, and it cannot be enforced outside of the United States.
