KEI is committed to giving all students the opportunity to study abroad.
Students with disabilities are asked to inform KEI early during the application process.
KEI will do its best to accommodate your requests.
If your specific request cannot be reasonably accommodated in your chosen program destination due to the host country's or university's infrastructure or resources, KEI advisors can help you choose a location that will let you succeed to your fullest potential.
Africa (Kenya, Tanzaniaa)
Recently, there has been a change in attitude towards and growing awareness of individuals with physical disabilities.
This change is accompanied by a political movement to give more representation to individuals with disabilities.
However, this movement is in its infancy. Although advocacy groups are working on more resources, things such as access ramps are still rare.
Asia (China, India, Thailand)
Asian communities tend to be caring towards people with disabilities on an individual and collective level.
Nevertheless, students must be aware that facilities are not always accessible for people with certain physical disabilities.
Unlike the ADA in the United States, many countries have limited laws protecting people with disabilities.
Latin America (Ecuador)
Students with disabilities will find Latin America very welcoming.
Although accessibility might sometimes be very scarce, people tend to be extremely helpful in assisting others.
Major cities have limited resources available for people with disabilities.
Europe (England, France, Ireland, Italy, Russia, Spain, Switzerland)
In general, students with disabilities will integrate fairly easily during the study period in Europe.
European countries have laws and regulations to protect the rights of people with disabilities.
Many public facilities are handicapped-accessible and students will find that it is relatively easy to get around.
Despite laws assuring accessibility, Russia still has a long way to go compared to its Western European neighbors.
Although some large cities are starting to make progress it still relatively difficult to get around for people with physical disability.
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