Peruvian Culture and Disability in Lima and Cusco, Peru

  Peru

• Cusco: 
Cusco
• Lima: 
Lima

Term: Summer 
Dates: (Next Available in 2009)

Description: The University of Kansas summer study abroad program in Peru offers students the opportunity to gain an international perspective on the social, educational, and non-governmental services available to Peruvian adults and children with various disabilities and their families in the coastal and mountain regions of Peru. The program is hosted by the Centro Ann Sullivan del Peru (CASP), an internationally recognized leader in providing high quality educational programs for children with disabilities (or children to whom the staff of CASP refer to as "differently abled.") Participants will visit public and private centers and schools serving children with special needs in both Lima and Cusco. Participants will also visit organizations and groups that serve adults with disabilities. In addition, participants will visit several universities in Lima to hear presentations by renowned scholars on various aspects of independent living and disability in Peru.

Students will also have the opportunity to visit many of Peru's rich historical and archaeological sites. This program includes visits to sites of interest in Lima and Cusco such as the Archaeology Museum, San Isidro, Barranco, and the Indian Market as well as a one day trip to the famed Incan ruins of Machu Picchu.

Highlights: Program Itinerary (tentative)

*May 27 Guided tour of Colonial and Modern Lima. Afternoon visit to the National Museum of Archaeology. Group dinner.

*May 28 Tour of CASP facilities and overview of CASP programs. Presentation on supported employment. Group dinner.

*May 29 Site visitation to CASP community based programs in Lima. Group dinner.

*May 30 Field trip to the National Institute of Rehabilitation in Callo. Afternoon visit to the Miraflores Plaza.

*May 31   Two panel discussions: Disability Concerns of Peruvians and Legal Advances for Peruvians with Disabilities by faculty of the Pontificia Universidad Católica - Lima Group Lunch. Afternoon visit to the US Embassy.

*June 1   Site visits to programs in the Municipality of San Isidro, Peru. Peruvian folk dancing.

*June 2   Flight to Cusco. Tour of Cusco and the surrounding Incan ruins. Group dinner.

*June 2   Day trip to Machu Picchu.

*June 4   Site visit to CASP community based programs in Cusco.

*June 5   Site visit to programs for street children with disabilities. Afternoon free.

*June 6   Morning flight to Lima. Afternoon visit to the Indian Markets of Miraflores.

*June 7   Wheelchair Athletics in Peru. Group Lunch. Afternoon Free. Late evening flight departure to the United States.

Cost in US$: $3,870 - $4,070

Additional costs: Airfare, passport, some meals, books, and personal expenses.

Note
All dates, costs, and program information are subject to change as necessary due to fluctuations in the exchange rate or other reasons.

Experience Required: no

Application Process Involves:

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript
• Written Application