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Session Evaluation

Session

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Disability Does Not Have Borders: Supporting International Students

Wednesday, October 30, 2024
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM EDT
Location: Regency E
Presentation Description: This presentation explores comprehensive strategies for aiding international students with disabilities. It begins with an overview of Disability Support Services, covering key concepts such as 504/ADA regulations and visible and invisible disabilities. The session will highlight pre-arrival supports, as well as early arrival initiatives like inviting DSS to orientations and ensuring awareness of ADA/504 applicability. The current reactive support formats of DSS and ISSS will be examined, emphasizing the need for proactive steps.

Learning Objectives:

  • Participants will explore ways to enhance collaboration between DSS, ISSS, and other university offices to provide comprehensive support for international students with disabilities.
  • Participants will be able to distinguish between visible and invisible disabilities and their implications for support.
  • Participants will be able to analyze the current reactive support formats of DSS and ISSS and their effectiveness in accommodating international students with disabilities.