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Build Your Confidence by Going Abroad

Build Your Confidence by Going Abroad 0

Anne Reuss is a social media consultant who describes herself as “fearless.” Anne, who is Deaf, developed her fearlessness, along with her confidence, while studying abroad in Verona, Italy. She says that “[going abroad] made me fearless to connect with people.” While in Verona, Anne took classes in photography, Italian, art history and painting. She [...]

How Can I Change the World for People with Disabilities?

How Can I Change the World for People with Disabilities? 0

The worldwide community of people with disabilities is now one billion strong, but too many of us still don’t have the resources and rights that we need. We need those of us with disabilities to be agents of change for the better, since we can best advocate for ourselves and be role models for other [...]

Collaborating on Inclusive Development in Colombia

Collaborating on Inclusive Development in Colombia 2

Providing small grants to disability organizations such as The National Association of DeafBlind Colombia (SURCOE) can have wide impact toward major development organizations including people with disabilities. Disabled People’s Organizations have a unique role to play in the international field, educating development actors and serving as local experts on disability inclusion in cross-cutting projects such [...]