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Study Abroad for Students with Disabilities
Hood College offers a variety of opportunities for students to study other languages and cultures. All students wishing to participate in one of these programs do so with the approval of the Director of Study Abroad and International Exchange Programs, the student's advisor, department chairs, and the Committee on Academic Standards and Policies.
No student is denied participation solely on the basis of a disability. However, it should be noted that conditions relating to students with disabilities in other countries are not like those in the the U.S. For example, laws requiring the removal of physical barriers rarely exist; there are no accommodations for note taking nor is extended time on tests a possibility; the interpreters for the deaf rarely use American Sign Language, and that would be little help in another language. If you feel you would like to study abroad and would otherwise qualify, you should contact the Director of Study Abroad and discuss the options and possibilities available. Each situation would be handled individually.
Additional questions may be directed to the Disability Services Coordinator at (301) 696-3421 or kranz@hood.edu.