Vocational Rehabilitation is a state agency funded under the Social Security Act that has been around for over 100 years. According to the SC Vocational Rehabilitation website, their mission is to enable anyone with a qualifying disability to "prepare for, achieve, and maintain" gainful employment. As part of this process, they often work with students in college, and even offer grants for those who qualify.
This website describes the challenges of studying abroad with a disability. It offers suggestions on what to consider when choosing to study abroad, as well as helpful links for those interested in taking on this experience! The creator (our founder) was awarded the prestigious Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship for the creation of this website.
The Department of Labor has a variety of resources and information for those overcoming disabilities. In particular, this website provides information with regards to the legal rights and protections for people with a disability.
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