{"id":2614,"date":"2024-05-29T10:33:34","date_gmt":"2024-05-29T14:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/?p=2614"},"modified":"2025-10-07T16:39:45","modified_gmt":"2025-10-07T20:39:45","slug":"traveling-with-a-disability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/2024\/05\/29\/traveling-with-a-disability\/","title":{"rendered":"Traveling with A Disability"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Having a disability doesn&#8217;t mean that you can&#8217;t pursue your academic goals abroad! The Office of International programs is here to help you achieve those goals and <em>thrive <\/em>in your host country. Here are a few things to consider if you&#8217;re thinking about an education abroad:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Yes, it&#8217;s possible to go abroad, have a GREAT time, and feel safe and supported while in your host country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students with a disability can face a unique set of challenges that are all dependent on their disability. Take time to consider your disability and how this might affect you abroad.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our partner universities and education abroad providers have resources, information, and support services specifically for students in similar situations to yours.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some countries may even offer better rights, provisions, and facilities for your disability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ignorance about disabilities can occur <em>anywhere, <\/em>and it will look different in each culture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes, families and\/or communities may not be supportive of their students going abroad due to fear, concern, and assumptions about studying abroad. Understandable! But we can help you have these conversations with them if needed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why students with a disability should look into education abroad?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Education abroad is a great way to expand your life experience and stand out when you enter the workforce. Skills that you already use as someone with a disability in the United States can serve you well when navigating a foreign culture, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adaptation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Resourcefulness<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigating between different communities\/cultures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Education abroad can be a great way to stand out when beginning your career and a means to build your self-knowledge, which can make an impact when applying for jobs and promoting yourself. We think&nbsp;<strong>everyone deserves to achieve these advantages<\/strong>&nbsp;if they want them. This isn\u2019t just about having fun overseas \u2013 it\u2019s about economic equity, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing some research, planning, and reflecting ahead of time, the Education Abroad Team can empower you to find a supportive program that can meet your needs, address your concerns, and talk to your family about going abroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Download our guide below and feel free to contact the <a href=\"mailto:studyabroad@maine.edu\">Education Abroad Team<\/a> or the <a href=\"mailto:odi@maine.edu\">Office of Diversity and Inclusion<\/a> with questions or concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-sc2614_858b55-7b .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2614_858b55-7b .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc2614_858b55-7b .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc2614_858b55-7b .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc2614_858b55-7b .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc2614_858b55-7b wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:50% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-2634\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1294\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-2634\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-300x194.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-1024x663.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-768x497.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-1536x994.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-105x68.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-317x205.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-423x274.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-634x410.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-846x547.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-951x615.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/studyabroad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/627\/2024\/05\/Disability-digital-resource-1-1268x820.jpg 1268w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,2000px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2614_1149ec-4b\"><a href=\"https:\/\/umainesystem-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/orlina_boteva_maine_edu\/EbsOeLokh4ZFnQkmmJwdl6kB-rVkGmxfHfLo1ATQmgHUZw?e=c7GrqX\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/umainesystem-my.sharepoint.com\/:b:\/g\/personal\/orlina_boteva_maine_edu\/EbsOeLokh4ZFnQkmmJwdl6kB-rVkGmxfHfLo1ATQmgHUZw?e=c7GrqX\">Download our Traveling with  Disability guide!<\/a><\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Having a disability doesn&#8217;t mean that you can&#8217;t pursue your academic goals abroad! 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