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Working Abroad

Humanitarian organization which responds to international emergencies, thereby helping people with disabilities adversely impacted by disasters.

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Guidance from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) on the extraterritorial application of the ADA to American and American-controlled employers abroad and the coverage of foreign employers within the United States.

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Facilitates the sharing of information and expertise in rehabilitation research between the United States and other countries and maintains an international rehabilitation research database that enables users to locate research in their field by country.

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Information regarding how the U.S. Department of State can help American citizens caught in a disaster or a crisis abroad.

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Information on the U.S. Department of State's Student Disability Program.

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Independent British body established to stop discrimination and promote equality of opportunity for disabled people throughout the United Kingdom. Works to protect human rights, build good relations, achieve change to benefit the most disadvantaged and voiceless people in society and ensure that everyone has a fair chance to participate in society.

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Works to enhance the level of nutrition and living standards of rural populations, including people with disabilities, by improving the agricultural system.

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Information from companies and organizations offering services to travelers with physical or visual disabilities.

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News article about a volunteer who worked as Peace Corps' first Disability Specialist in Cotonou, Benin, through Benin's Service of Rehabilitation and Social Integration of People with Disabilities.

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Links to a variety of international training, employment and volunteer opportunities from the Independent Living Institute Web site.

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Information regarding how the U.S. Department of State can assist American citizens who become seriously ill or injured while abroad.

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Information on programs that serve U.S. citizens living outside of the United States of America who cannot use standard print library materials.

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Monitors economic trends of its 25 member countries and produces a wide range of publications, including information on comparative data on industrial economics.

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Technical Information Bulletin from the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to inform employees and employers of travel health information, including preventive measures and immunizations.

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Information from the U.S. Department of State for persons with disabilities planning to travel abroad.

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USAID is committed to the inclusion of people who have physical and mental disabilities and those who advocate and offer services on behalf of people with disabilities.

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Specific information on U.S. federal development programs in the African region.

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Specific information on U.S. federal development programs in the Asia Near East region.

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Information on U.S. development programs in the Europe and Eurasia.

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Specific information on U.S. federal development programs in Latin America and the Caribbean.

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Information on jobs in foreign relations, international finance and development and related areas.

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Advocates for the full participation and educational inclusion of people with disabilities worldwide.

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Information on UN programs which promote effective disability prevention and rehabilitation as well as programs that strive for the full participation and equality of people with disabilities.

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Links to U.S. Embassies and Consulates throughout the world.

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