Resource Guide for Outgoing Students with Disabilities

This prompt helps educators create a comprehensive resource guide for students with disabilities planning to study abroad. The guide includes information on the accessibility of facilities, support services available, and tips for navigating the local environment.

Basic Prompt

Prompt Development:

Provide Documentation for Better Accuracy:
If you have any documentation about institution-specific support policies for students with disabilities or guidelines about accommodations provided abroad, consider adding it to the conversation. This will help the AI generate a more tailored and relevant resource guide.

Request Detailed Accessibility Information:
Modify the prompt to ask for specific details on the accessibility of academic buildings, housing, transportation, and public spaces in the host country. This will ensure the guide provides comprehensive coverage of how accessible the destination is for students with various disabilities.

Include Local Support Services:
Add a request for information about local disability support services in the destination country. This can include information about on-campus resources, local disability organizations, healthcare providers, and government programs that offer assistance to students with disabilities.

Provide Tips on Navigating Local Transportation:
Include a section in the prompt that requests tips on using public transportation, rideshare services, or accessible taxis for students with mobility issues or other disabilities.

Ask for Cultural Sensitivity Considerations:
Modify the prompt to include information on cultural attitudes toward disabilities in the host country, so students can better understand the social environment and adjust accordingly.

Include Assistive Technology Recommendations:
Request suggestions for assistive technologies or apps that may be particularly useful in the destination country. These could include navigation aids, translation tools, or communication apps that help students with disabilities navigate their surroundings independently.

Developed Prompt:

Refinements:

After generating your response, you may need to ask questions and refine the response to ensure more accurate and relevant results. Refining helps the AI better understand your specific needs, leading to more practical and tailored outputs. Here’s how you can refine the guide:

• Expand on Accessibility of Specific Locations:
  Ask the AI to provide more detailed information on the accessibility of popular student destinations, such as tourist sites, shopping areas, or entertainment venues.
  → Example: “Can you provide details on the accessibility of major tourist attractions in Paris, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre, for students with mobility issues?”
• Customize Support Services Based on Specific Disabilities:
  Request more specialized information tailored to students with specific disabilities, such as hearing impairments, visual impairments, or cognitive disabilities.
  → Example: “Can you offer specific resources for visually impaired students studying in Tokyo, including local guide services and access to braille materials?”
• Refine Cultural Sensitivity Advice:
  Ask for more detailed advice on how to navigate cultural attitudes toward disabilities, including potential challenges and strategies for addressing them.
  → Example: “What cultural considerations should students with disabilities be aware of when studying in India, particularly regarding public attitudes and interactions?”
• Enhance Assistive Technology Suggestions:
  Ask the AI to refine its recommendations for assistive technologies, suggesting tools that are widely available in the host country and compatible with local infrastructure.
  → Example: “Can you recommend assistive technology tools or apps that are widely used in Germany, especially for students with mobility challenges?”
• Include Long-Term Support Strategies:
  Request guidance on how students can build long-term support networks during their stay, including connecting with local peers, mentors, and disability advocacy groups.
  → Example: “Can you suggest ways for students with disabilities to connect with local peer support groups and advocacy organizations during their stay in Australia?”
• Add Recommendations for Accessible Travel Planning:
  Ask for advice on planning accessible travel within the host country, such as booking accessible accommodations, finding accessible tours, and tips for navigating airports.
  → Example: “What tips would you provide for students with disabilities traveling within Spain, including how to book accessible accommodations and navigate airports?”