What Mobility International USA does

Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a disability-led non-profit organization founded in 1981 and headquartered in Eugene, Oregon. The organization advances disability rights and leadership globally through international exchange, international development, and capacity-building programs. Its signature offerings include the Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) leadership training program, the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) — a comprehensive resource center established in 1995 — and the award-winning Global Disability Rights Now! online platform. Supporting products include the Excellence in Development and Disability Inclusion (EDDI) membership program, the A World Awaits You (AWAY) journal, the Brilliant & Resilient photography book, the 658-page Building an Inclusive Development Community manual, the Ripple Effects podcast, and the Access to Exchange Externship Program.

MIUSA's underlying "technology" is the institutional expertise of its disability-led staff and a deep content library rather than software products. The organization serves multiple customer segments including individuals with disabilities seeking international exchange opportunities, women with disabilities pursuing leadership development, Disabled Persons Organizations, international development agencies, and exchange professionals. Named institutional partners include the U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs), USAID, the U.S. Department of Education, the University of Minnesota, World Learning, Gallaudet University, and the U.S. International Council on Disabilities (USICD).

MIUSA's business model combines several revenue mechanics: fee-based consulting and strategic action planning engagements, recurring EDDI membership subscriptions, one-time publication sales (e.g., $29 for the Building an Inclusive Development Community manual), donations and fundraising (including the 45th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser), and federal grants. The go-to-market motion is sales-led, primarily through direct consulting engagements and the EDDI membership channel, supplemented by a content marketing footprint spanning the NCDE Web Resource Library, publications, podcasts, webinars, conferences, and social media. Its alumni network of 2,400+ individuals across 136+ countries functions as both a community asset and a multiplier for mission-driven engagement.

Name

Mobility International USA

Legal name

Mobility International USA

Website

https://miusa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mobility International USA is a disability-led non-profit founded in 1981 that advances disability rights globally through international exchange, leadership training, and disability inclusion consulting. It serves people with disabilities, women with disabilities, and development organizations across 136+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Rights Advocacy and International Exchange Services

NAICS

Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Social Assistance (624), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Minority, Indigenous & Disability Rights (BPADAGAH), Human Rights, Social Inclusion & Disability Inclusion (BPAGABAN)

Keywords

• Disability rights advocacy
• International exchange programs
• Disability inclusion consulting
• Leadership training programs
• Nonprofit disability services

Headquarters

HQ city

Eugene

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Consulting Services: MIUSA provides disability inclusion consulting services including in-depth consulting, strategic action planning, and ongoing technical assistance to organizations worldwide.
2. EDDI Membership Program: Excellence in Development and Disability Inclusion (EDDI) membership initiative providing access to training, individualized advising, and referrals for member organizations.
3. Publication Sales: Sale of publications including the Building an Inclusive Development Community manual ($29 + $6 shipping) and the Brilliant & Resilient photography book.
4. Donations and Fundraising: As a non-profit organization, MIUSA relies on donations and fundraising activities including their 45th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

MIUSA empowers people with disabilities around the world to achieve their human rights through international exchange and international development. The organization delivers disability inclusion consulting, strategic action planning, technical assistance, and leadership training programs to individuals with disabilities and to organizations working in international exchange and development. It also operates the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE), a comprehensive online resource center for disability-inclusive exchange, and supports a global alumni network of more than 2,400 individuals across 136+ countries.

Product overview

MIUSA operates as a disability-led non-profit organization offering a portfolio of programs and resources focused on advancing disability rights and leadership globally through international exchange and development. The core programs include the Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) as the signature women's leadership training, and the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) as a comprehensive resource center. Supporting these are the award-winning Global Disability Rights Now! online platform, the A World Awaits You (AWAY) Journal publication, and various other resources including the Brilliant & Resilient photography book and Building an Inclusive Development Community Manual. The EDDI membership initiative and MIUSA Global Fellowship extend the organization's reach, while the Alumni Network connects over 2,400 individuals across 136 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Disability Rights Now!: A comprehensive resource center providing information, tools and best practices to implement and enforce laws and policies to protect the rights of people with disabilities.
• Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD)
• National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE)
• A World Awaits You
• Excellence in Development and Disability Inclusion (EDDI)

Products and services

• Women's Institute on Leadership and Disability (WILD) MIUSA's signature women's leadership training program that empowers women with disabilities globally through intensive in-country training and leadership development, creating a ripple effect that has reached more than 400 women worldwide.
• National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange (NCDE) A comprehensive online resource center administered by MIUSA providing tip sheets, best practices, personal stories, publications, podcasts, and videos to increase participation of people with disabilities in international exchange.
• Global Disability Rights Now! An award-winning online resource center providing information, tools, and best practices to implement and enforce laws and policies protecting the rights of people with disabilities globally.
• A World Awaits You (AWAY) Journal A publication capturing stories of people with disabilities who have participated in international exchange experiences, published once or twice yearly in accessible formats.
• Brilliant & Resilient Photography Book A photography book recognizing the leadership and outstanding accomplishments of 50 disabled women activists from 41 countries.
• Building an Inclusive Development Community Manual A 658-page toolkit for development agencies and organizations concerned with the inclusion of people with disabilities in international development programs, including expert opinion, techniques, guidelines, and best practices.
• Excellence in Development and Disability Inclusion (EDDI) A membership initiative providing access to training, individualized advising, and referrals to ensure international development programs actively reach people with disabilities.
• MIUSA Global Fellowship A fellowship recognizing MIUSA alumni from around the world who have shown outstanding leadership, accomplishment, and innovation.
• Ripple Effects Podcast A podcast produced by NCDE featuring stories of travelers with disabilities abroad, available on iTunes and YouTube.
• Access to Exchange Externship Program An externship program launched in 2020 to provide hands-on experience in disability inclusion and international exchange.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,400 MIUSA alumni from 136+ countries creating global impact for disability rights
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• U.S. International Council on Disabilities (USICD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUSICD's Youth in Development program places globally-minded interns with disabilities at organizations working on international issues. MIUSA serves as a host site and referral resource for this internship pipeline.
• University of MinnesotacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated on the landmark Access Abroad initiative and received multi-year grant from U.S. Department of Education to establish guiding principles for disability access in education abroad.
• World LearningcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWorld Learning administers U.S. Department of State-sponsored International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP). MIUSA provides disability inclusion expertise and hosts interns with disabilities through USICD program.
• EDDI Member OrganizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExcellence in Development and Disability Inclusion (EDDI) members include international development organizations that receive MIUSA training and consulting services, representing a network of disability-inclusive development actors.
• U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNCDE conducted training for ECA in 2014 and co-hosted activities celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program in 2021, with Exchanges for All event in 2016.
• Gallaudet UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in human-centered design education initiatives including the Gallaudet University Human-Center Design in London program referenced in MIUSA resources.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Sightsavers: International disability-focused NGO working on inclusion, eye health, and rights across development contexts. Directly comparable as a disability-led/serving nonprofit delivering programs and advocacy in low- and middle-income countries.
• CBM (Christoffel-Blindenmission): Global disability inclusion and international development organization headquartered in Germany. Closely comparable as a major non-profit delivering disability-inclusive programming across the Global South.
• Light for the World: Disability inclusion organization active in international development. Comparable as an advocacy-and-program delivery non-profit with a similar consulting/training model to MIUSA's EDDI work.
• Inclusion International: Global disability rights and inclusion network representing persons with intellectual disabilities. Comparable as a disability-led advocacy and capacity-building organization with international membership.
• Humanity & Inclusion (Handicap International): International NGO focused on disability inclusion in humanitarian and development settings. Direct peer in operating disability-inclusive programs and advising development agencies on inclusion practice.
• Disabled Peoples' International: International cross-disability rights network with members in 130+ countries. Comparable mission and global footprint to MIUSA's alumni/community-based approach.

Broad incumbents

• Gallaudet University: US university for deaf and hard-of-hearing students with international programs. Comparable as a disability-centered institution with global exchange and human-centered design offerings.
• World Learning: International exchange and development organization administering US State Department programs. Direct MIUSA partner but broader in scope and not disability-focused.
• Special Olympics: Global disability-focused movement with international programs and a presence in 190+ countries. Comparable as a large, internationally recognized disability-led organization with training and capacity-building programs.
• Institute of International Education (IIE): Major US-based international exchange organization. Comparable as an international exchange platform, but with a much broader portfolio and not specializing in disability inclusion.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/miusa1981
• Facebookfacebook.com/mobility.international
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mobility-international-usa
• Instagraminstagram.com/mobilityinternational

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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