Disability Resources

Sexual Violence

DIS is committed to working with students with disability accommodations in partnership with the student’s home university.

Disability Accommodations

In this section, you can find information about: the DIS approach to accommodation requests; how to fill out the Wellbeing and Accessibility Planning Form in Student Registration; and the roles of the student, the home institution, and DIS in accommodations.

If you have any accommodation questions, you are also encouraged to contact the DIS North American office by writing HealthAccommodation@DISabroad.org

Additional Resources and Tips

  • Mobility International: Founded in 1981, Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a disability-led non-profit organization headquartered in Oregon, advancing disability rights and leadership globally. Their website includes many helpful tips and resources (including personal experiences of students abroad)
  • Access Abroad: A project at the University of Minnesota, their website includes valuable resources including pre-departure tips from students with disabilities