Exchange Database

Break the Barriers to Host Delegation from China

Break the Barriers, Inc., the nation's premier sports-arts center uniting people of all abilities, and recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a National Role Model for Inclusion, announced that it will be hosting a delegation of dignitaries from China from Aug. 16 through Aug. 20, 2008. The visit stems from Break the Barriers' participation in China's first National Day for the Disabled on May 20, 2007 in Xiamen. The delegates will visit the public schools and universities, and other centers in Greater Fresno, where the inclusion of special populations is a way of life.
Outcomes: 
Break the Barriers has developed workshops led by renowned educators specializing in inclusion, and has fine-tuned its performing team, the Barrier Breakers, to travel the world to raise ability awareness and demonstrate the potential that is possible through understanding.
Government?: 
No
Type of Exchange: 
civic
culture
Partners: 
Break the Barriers Inc.
Participants (Types): 
advocates of the disabled
Exchange Date: 
Saturday, August 16, 2008 to Wednesday, August 20, 2008
Continuing: 
No
Location: 
Fresno, California
*If you know more about this exchange, please contact us.

Contribute to Database

Please tell us about U.S.-China exchanges that are not yet included in the database.

Commission Report

Polls show Americans and Chinese are becoming less trustful of each other’s country. The Commission assesses the problem and offers recommendations to foster greater U.S.-China collaboration and understanding.

Sign up for our mailing list