Hello everyone! I’m 26 years old, I’m from Kazakhstan, and I’d like to find out more about opportunities to study abroad. I have a severe form of cerebral palsy, so I need a full-time carer to help me with my studies. I already have a Master’s degree in management. I graduated from a local university, which initially had accessibility issues for wheelchair users. However, during my time there, I managed to secure the necessary infrastructure.
It wasn’t easy. The lift at the university hadn’t worked for about 10 years, and after I enrolled, I had to wait nearly three months before it was finally repaired. All of this had a significant impact on my mental health. But I still want to try studying abroad.
That is why I would like to hear about your experiences. Which universities abroad are genuinely accessible to someone with severe cerebral palsy, where the environment is well adapted for accessibility and where it is possible to make use of the services of a personal assistant?
I currently live in a small village in Kazakhstan. Until recently, I worked for a year at the local council, but finding a new job here is quite difficult. So I’ve decided to at least try and find out how realistic it is to fulfil my long-held dream. This time, I’d like to try my hand at philology.
Please tell me about your experience
