FLEX Program for Students with Disabilities

Disability is not a disqualifying factor in the selection process, and the program supports students through a range of accommodations and facilities throughout the process. Students with disabilities have access to adapted testing materials, including for visual, hearing, or other types of impairments. Among the accommodations offered during the recruitment and testing period are: printed materials in large font, use of Braille for those who are familiar with it, access to a personal laptop with a screen reader, an additional 15 minutes for the English language test in the third round, preferential seating in testing rooms, and accessible testing centers for wheelchair users.

Since the launch of the program in 1993, more than 380 students from Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia with visual, hearing, motor and other disabilities have benefited from the FLEX scholarship.

Before traveling to the host communities, FLEX students attend the MIUSA Preparatory Workshop for Students with Disabilities organized in Eugene, Oregon.

Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a non-profit organization based in the United States, whose mission is to support people with disabilities worldwide in understanding their fundamental rights through international exchanges and development programs.

During the MIUSA Workshop, FLEX students participate in:

Interactive sessions on U.S. disability rights legislation and culture, including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Opportunities to learn directly about adapted sports and recreational activities, including adapted cycling!
Discussions about anticipated interests, experiences, concerns, strengths, ideas and challenges related to disabilities, as well as how they can be integrated into the objectives of your program
Opportunities to learn disability rights vocabulary used in the U.S. and practice culturally appropriate responses to disability-related situations
Debates with community members who have disabilities and/or similar interests
Activities to practice leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving skills
A volunteer activity in the community of Eugene, Oregon

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