Since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, there is a legal requirement that institutions take students with special needs into consideration. When student request support to participate, it is important for institutions to consider doing what they can do to support the students before considering the possibility that they may not be able to participate. Cross-cultural issues related to disability could also be considered. Each culture has different roles and expectations for people with disabilities as well. In many places, people with disabilities are not seen as vital, important members of society.
Emotional problems can intensify overseas which can effect one person or an entire group.
The 1991 Americans with Disabilities Act, also takes into consideration emotional and mental problems. Program administrators could check with university counsel to ensure that the program is in compliance. Health and Safety Issues. Allergies Students who have had a serious allergic reaction of any kind in the past could seek medical advice prior to going abroad as to how to respond abroad in case of a need for specific medications, support for allergic reactions to food, bee-stings, etc.