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  • Difficulty navigating unfamiliar, disabling environments in host countries and institutions;

  • Difficulty identifying and accessing resources nominally allocated for persons with disabilities;

  • Difficulty leveraging unfamiliar laws and policies to secure reasonable accommodations such as accessible housing, transportation, digital content, etc.

  • Difficulty securing employment and accessing professional opportunities due to stigma, discrimination, and lack of resources.

Fulbrighters with Disabilities' guiding mission is to address four distinct barriers facing Fulbright scholars with disabilities so they can contribute as equals to advancing peace through education. These four barriers are as follows:​

Our Executive Board

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Istou Diallo

President

Keegan Julius

Vice President & Advocacy Director

Keegan
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Geghie Davis-Tillie

Treasurer & Art Director

Mariam Yaldram

Secretary & Content Director

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Our Board Staff

Pedro Oliveira

General Board Member

Our Volunteers

Emily Christie

Graphic Design Intern

Elise

Senior Graphic Design Intern

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