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Accommodations and accessibility will vary from location to location and culture to culture. Not all countries or cultures provide disability access in the same way to which you may be accustomed. It’s important to research your host location and talk to your Program Manager or Global Experiences Advisor to gain a clear understanding of the typical types of accommodations and services available. Be realistic, flexible and open to different accommodation possibilities that exist according to location.</div> <h2> <strong>Before you go</strong></h2> <div> We recommend that you consider the following actions prior to your global education experience:</div> <ul> <li> Contact the <a href="https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/drs/">Office of Disability Resources and Services</a> to determine reasonable accommodations and services that provide access to University classes, programs, and activities.</li> <li> Research regulations regarding service and emotional support animals as you travel both domestically and abroad.</li> <li> Discuss medications with your Global Experiences Advisor or Program Manager so you can familiarize yourself with drug regulations and policies while on your global education experience.</li> <li> Learn the language of accessibility in your host location and acquaint yourself with the vocabulary you need to explain your needs to your hosts.</li> </ul> <h2> <strong>Resources</strong></h2> <ul> <li> <a href="https://www.studentaffairs.pitt.edu/drs/">Office of Disability Resources and Services*</a> – Department designated by Pitt to determine reasonable accommodations and services</li> <li> <a href="https://www.visitpittsburgh.com/plan-your-trip/accessibility-guide/">Pittsburgh Accessibility guide</a> – Information about accessibility for your time in Pittsburgh, including transportation, parking, medical services and more</li> <li> <a href="https://www.miusa.org/">Mobility International</a> – Global disability-led non-profit, offering opportunities through partnerships, projects, trainings and programs to advance the rights of people with disabilities globally </li> <li> <a href="https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/traveling-with-disabilties.html">Travelers with Disabilities</a> – U.S. Department of State Resources for accessibility for persons with disabilities abroad</li> <li> <a href="https://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/travel/disability/index.shtml">Disability Travel Abroad</a> – Transitions Abroad website with resources, articles and tips</li> </ul> </div></div></div> <footer> </footer> </article> </section> </div> </section> </div>  </div> </div> <footer class="footer"> <div class="container"> <div class="region region-footer"> <section id="block-block-2" class="block block-block clearfix"> <div class="container"> <div class="row footer-section"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <div> <h3> About</h3> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Founded in 1981, the Global Experiences Office develops programs and facilitates educational experiences in over 75 countries.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:16px;">Students can participate in an international or domestic global experience during the summer term, fall semester, spring semester or during a full academic year.</span></p> </div> </div> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-4"> <h3> Visit</h3> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">University of Pittsburgh</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">University Center for International Studies</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">Global Experiences Office</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">802 William Pitt Union</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">3959 Fifth Avenue</span></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;">Pittsburgh, PA 15260</span></div> </div> <div class="col-md-12 col-lg-4"> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-12"> <h3> Follow Us</h3> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/PittGlobalExp/"><i class="fa-brands fa-facebook-square"> </i></a><a href="https://twitter.com/PittGlobalExp"><i class="fa-brands fa-x-twitter"> </i></a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pittglobalexp/"><i class="fa-brands fa-instagram"> </i></a></p> <p></p> <p> </p> <div class="col-md-6 col-lg-12"> <a> </a> <h3> <a>Contact Us</a></h3> <div> <a><span style="font-size:16px;">+1-412-648-7413</span></a></div> <div> <a> </a><a href="mailto:globalexperiences@pitt.edu">Email us</a></div> <div> <span style="font-size:16px;"><a href="https://www.abroad.pitt.edu/ourteam">Meet Our Team</a></span></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p> </p> </div> <p> </p> </section> </div> </div> </footer> <script src="https://use.fontawesome.com/releases/v6.5.1/js/all.js"></script> <script src="https://www.abroad.pitt.edu/sites/all/themes/bootstrap/js/bootstrap.js?smg4al"></script> </body> </html>