The multicultural context of Hawaii provides a rich opportunity for the study of disability and diversity. Students will engage with local students, families and disability organizations as well as faculty and staff from Hawaii’s Center for Disability Studies. Students may choose to take a course about transition issues of youth with disabilities (EDUC 463/673) or a families and disabilities course (HDFS 270). All students will take a course that examines cultural dimensions of disability (DIST 301). All courses combine classroom and field-based activities and may be counted toward the Disability Studies minor, as well as some other majors/minors. In addition to academic excursions that focus on the history, natural environment and peoples of Hawaii, students will have time to explore, hike or enjoy the many local cultures.