Disability & Neurodivergence Resources

Studying abroad can be exciting, but navigating a new environment also brings unique considerations for students with physical disabilities or who are neurodivergent. 

New places can present challenges related to accessibility, sensory environments, routines, or mobility, and you won’t have to manage any of it alone when studying through IES Abroad. We provide resources focused on accessibility, disability support, and neurodivergent-friendly strategies, and our dedicated Student Affairs staff are available both in the U.S. and onsite to help you prepare and advocate for what you need. 

Explore our collection of IES Abroad and partner resources designed to support a healthy, accessible, and empowering study abroad experience through the Student Resources section below.

At IES Abroad, we're here to help. If you have any questions about your identity abroad, please contact our Access & Strategic Partnerships Team by emailing us at accesspartnerships@iesabroad.org or by calling 800.995.2300. Know of another resource we should add? Let us know!

Accessibility and inclusivity are important to us at IES Abroad. We are committed to ensuring that all individuals, including those with disabilities, have equal access to the information and digital content we provide. While IES Abroad does not develop or maintain a proprietary software product, we recognize that accessibility is a shared responsibility that extends to the tools and technologies we procure and deploy.

To support this commitment, IES Abroad carefully evaluates the accessibility of all third-party vendor products used within our environment. This is a continuous process and our evaluations are ongoing. As part of our procurement and vendor management process, we require and maintain Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates (VPATs), also known as Accessibility Conformance Reports (ACRs) for the products we use. These documents outline how each product conforms to established accessibility standards, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG 2.1 and 2.2, Level A and AA).
The vendor products are currently in use by IES Abroad, along with their corresponding VPATs/ACRs. If you encounter any accessibility challenges with the website or other digital content, please fill out this form and we will follow up with you.