This project will focus on two groups of students, those with disabilities and those who will be working in the human services field. The project will prepare these individuals for advocacy and leadership in their educational environments, communities, and beyond. As a minority group, persons with disabilities often have difficulty accessing services and opportunities. The central objective of this project is the development and teaching of an internationally focused student-centered program in disabilities advocacy and leadership. All students, while overseas, will receive 2 course credits within their existing program of study across the eight institutions. The first credit will be a compulsory credit course that is a requirement in their home institution. The second credit will be an internship credit course (ICC) developed and presented collaboratively by partner institutions. The internship credit course will be experientially based and focused on international rights and advocacy for persons with disabilities. The internship credit course will include on-site lectures, a speaker series, a mentoring program, and academic advising services, focused retreats, several intensive immersion experiences, and a practicum.

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