Disability in a Global Context
Location: Accra, Ghana
Dates: January 5-14, 2009
Application Deadline: Early decision Oct 12; Regular decision November 1, 2008
An interdisciplinary and intercultural examination of health and disability in Ghana. We encourage students from health, social science and humanities fields to take this course.
Students will visit a variety of settings to observe the participation of people with disabilities in health and school settings, learning from people with disabilities and those who work with them. Discussions of environmental and contextual issues that limit people’s ability to participate in activities will take place. Students will learn to evaluate, assess and identify the services and programs and ideologies that vary across and within cultures.
To take advantage of the surroundings, trips to local medical facilities will be planned. Additionally, trips to cultural sites of interest will also be planned.
Course
E40.2171.095. 3 Points. Offered through Occupational Therapy
Faculty
Anita Perr, Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy
Accommodations
Housing arranged in partnership with NYU Ghana in university residence halls.
Check-in on Jan 4 after 3pm* and Check-out on Jan 15 before 12pm
*Please note that there will be a welcome lunch on January 5 at 12:00pm.
Helpful links: NYU in Ghana and NYU Africa House.
Costs
Tuition: Regular NYU Spring tuition plus fees; Housing Fee: approximately $650, Activities fee: approximately $250
Only housing and activities fees due before the trip, by Dec. 1, 2008. Spring tuition due February 1, 2009.
Estimated airfare: ranges from $1,800-2,400 (based on search conducted on Sept. 25, 2008). Flight search: Vayama, Kayak
Flight, Travel, and Visa Information
Flight: Students book their own travel to conincide with program dates. Our office will assist with information.
Travel: Valid passport required for US citizens. Please note that passport must have at least six months validation beyond the day of the intended entry into the country of travel.Visa: Visa required for all U.S. citizens, which requires copy of valid Yellow Fever Vaccination card. See NYU instructions on obtaining a Ghanaian visa (items 1 and 2 on link). See also Ghana Consulate in New York.
Helpful links: US State Department, Center for Disease Control, Lonely Planet Guide
Weather
Temperatures in Ghana in January are typically in the 80s and 90s (Fahrenheit) during the daytime, and drop into the 70s at night. January falls during Ghana's dry season, and thus little precipitation is expected.
For More Information
Academic Content: Anita Perr, Clinical Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy, Phone: (212) 998-5833, anita.perr@nyu.edu
Program Administration: Office of Academic Initiatives and Global Programs, The Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and HumanDevelopment, New York University, 82 Washington Square East, 5th Floor,New York, NY 10003-6680; (212) 992-9380; steinhardt.global@nyu.edu