Medications

  • When it Looks Like Someone Needs an Accommodation

    It is up to each participant to decide whether or not to disclose a disability. Once a participant has been accepted into a program, you can privately check in with them to see if they require accommodations due to mental or physical disabilities. It is beneficial to include accessibility or medical professionals in these conversations…

  • Respectful Communication with People with Disabilities

    Effective communication is key to successfully working with people with disabilities. This involves a direct approach, asking questions, and using disability-positive language. The idea is to convey that staff are ready and willing to support the individual’s participation in the program. Be Direct and Ask Questions Program providers should not hesitate to ask disability-related questions.…

  • Guiding Travelers with Disabilities: A Conversation-Based Approach

    Learn the basics of the interactive process to advise travelers with disabilities

  • Guiding Participants to Follow Through on Medications

    It is essential that participants ensure they will be able to continue taking their medications while abroad. Several challenges can complicate this, including restrictions on certain substances in other countries, varying importation rules, and whether insurers will cover large advance supplies. Encouraging participants to plan ahead with their medications can feel daunting for program providers,…