• Students should self-disclose their disability by filling out the accommodation form through the study abroad process to ensure the accommodation process starts early.
• Each country and region may provide disability access differently. Research the country early to learn about their laws and policies around disability. It is common to need to be flexible on the accommodations provided.
• Find out as much as possible about the host culture as early as possible. The more the student knows about the culture, the better they can prepare.
• Review key vocabulary words ahead of time to be prepared to answer questions about the student’s disability.

The Disability Center:

• Provides a staff member who reviews accommodation requests in a timely manner.
• Discusses with students the need for accommodations related to a specific program.
• Works closely with the International Health, Safety and Security office regarding accommodations.
• Discusses with University of Missouri faculty and universities abroad about reasonable accommodations, if concerns arise.