14A - Revisiting Needs and Expectations of Students with Disabilities Studying Abroad (60mins)
Tracks
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| Thursday, March 16, 2023 |
| 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM |
| 110A |
Details
The recent pandemic has significantly changed the way we live, study, work, and travel. As students from the United States once again engage in study abroad opportunities, all of us will be faced with new challenges and concerns when working with this population.
This session will begin with a brief overview of U.S. laws pertaining to disability accommodations in higher education and their application to study abroad. We will examine how student needs and expectations have evolved over the course of the pandemic, focusing on “high-touch” advising and noted shifts in accommodation requests. Finally, we will share lessons learned and discuss processes implemented by the University of California Education Abroad Program (UCEAP) to prepare and support students with disabilities who are studying abroad in the pandemic era and beyond.
Learning Objectives:
• Providing the audience with an overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Identifying pandemic-era student needs, including advising and support.
• Sharing lessons learned and processes to address student expectations and needs in a sustainable manner.
Target Audience:
This session is designed for program coordinators who work with students from the U.S. and/or handle disability accommodation requests. However, anyone interested in this topic is welcome to attend.
Target Audience Level:
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced
Presenter(s)
Joanna Boval
Director
University of California San Diego
Revisiting Needs and Expectations of Students with Disabilities Studying Abroad
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
As Director of the Office for Students with Disabilities at UC San Diego, Joanna Boval has an extensive background in disability management and works with all aspects of access for people with disabilities. She serves on several campus and system wide committees that focus on access, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
Ms May Pothongsunun
International Program Specialist
University of California Education Abroad Program
Revisiting Needs and Expectations of Students with Disabilities Studying Abroad
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
As an International Program Specialist, May Pothongsunun has managed the pre-departure logistics of various UCEAP programs in Asia for over a decade. She attended UCLA as an undergraduate, where she studied abroad in Thailand and Hong Kong, and then completed a graduate program at the University of Nottingham.
Ms Rachel Ogletree
International Academic Specialist
University of California Education Abroad Program
Revisiting Needs and Expectations of Students with Disabilities Studying Abroad
1:45 PM - 2:45 PMBiography
Rachel Ogletree is an International Academic Specialist at UCEAP. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. She completed a law degree at the University of Utah. She studied abroad in Argentina, Chile, and Spain. Before UCEAP, she worked at the UW-Madison office of International Academic Programs.
Chairperson
May Pothongsunun
International Program Specialist
University of California Education Abroad Program
