Annual Report 2007
From the President
Dear AHEAD members and friends,
2007 was tremendously successful for AHEAD. The Association reached a record high membership, successfully managed its first million dollar budget, and celebrated its 30th anniversary. I strongly encourage you to take the time to review this 2007 Annual Report to get a better sense of the significant progress achieved by your professional association over the past year.
This progress would not have been possible without the highly talented and dedicated staff and volunteers who serve AHEAD. Under Stephan Hamlin-Smith’s extraordinary leadership as our Executive Director and with the commitment of the Board, conference planners, presenters, Initiative members and a wealth of other volunteers, AHEAD enhanced its public presence, offered new and innovative programming, and furthered its continuing goals in areas such as professional development, diversity, research, e-text, universal design, and outreach/collaboration.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve as President during this remarkable period in AHEAD’s history.
Carol Funckes The University of Arizona
The Board and staff of the Association on Higher Education and Disability are pleased to present the membership with AHEAD’s Annual Report to document the state of the Association and its progress toward achieving its strategic goals. The following summary, organized on AHEAD’s current Strategic Plan, provides details. The Association’s documented progress would not have been possible without the work of numerous members who are integrally involved in making AHEAD a dynamic professional association. Vision: AHEAD envisions educational and societal environments that value disability and embody equality of opportunity.
Mission: AHEAD is the premiere professional association committed to full participation of persons with disabilities in postsecondary education. As an international resource, AHEAD:
| • values diversity, personal growth and development, and creativity • promotes leadership and exemplary practices • provides professional development and disseminates information • orchestrates resources through partnership and collaboration |
AHEAD dynamically addresses current and emerging issues with respect to disability, education, and accessibility to achieve universal access.
Progress toward Goals Established in AHEAD’s Strategic Plan (http://AHEAD.org/about/strategic_plan) :
- GOAL I: To develop, implement, and evaluate a quality Association infrastructure
to meet
current needs and anticipate future trends.
- GOAL II: To promote
and embody diversity
- GOAL III: To provide professional development
and services for our members by creating and maintain standards,
ethics and guidelines to inform our practice
- GOAL IV: To serve
as a resource to institutions of higher education, students,
parents and related organizations
to promote awareness, advocacy and empowerment of students
with disabilities in higher education
- GOAL V: To provide leadership
in higher education through policy development and advocacy
for pertinent issues
- Appendix A
GOAL I: To develop, implement, and evaluate a quality Association infrastructure to meet current needs and anticipate future trends.
•Financial Health
I. Operating Budgets
AHEAD’s fiscal year begins on July 1 and ends on June 30. Due to the fiscal year timing, the calendar year 2007 spans one half of two separate fiscal years.
Presented below are:
o The year-ending financial figures for fiscal year 2007 (July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007) show a balanced fiscal year budget. o The operating budget figures for fiscal year 2008 (July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008) illustrate AHEAD’s consistently growing and responsibly used financial resources. |
Fiscal Year 2007 Ending Figures (actual)
| Income Category | Amount |
| Membership Dues | $399,507 |
| Corporate Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Professional Development | $95,294 |
| Individual Contributions | $1,500 |
| Conference Sponsorship | $2,500 |
| Conference Revenue '06 | $459,267 |
| Silent Auction | $5,573 |
| Publications for Sale | $55,484 |
| Consultation Services | $2,850 |
| Advertising | $10,450 |
| Merchandise | $2,985 |
| Ancillary Related Income | $116,900 |
| Income Total | $1,162,310 |
| Expense Category | Amount |
| Advertising & Promotion | $6,276 |
| Scholarship | $6,844 |
| Travel & Lodging | $12,052 |
| Speaker Honorarium | $17,802 |
| Meals | $920 |
| Postage & Shipping | $7,574 |
| Printing | $47,086 |
| Equipment & Connectivity | $2,011 |
| Supplies | $7,175 |
| Salaries and Wages | $323,894 |
| Retirement Contributions | $12,916 |
| Benefits | $60,266 |
| Staff Development | $831 |
| Bank Charges | $15,131 |
| Dues & Subscriptions | $845 |
| Storage, Utilities, Equipment | $5,276 |
| Relocation Charges | $37,337 |
| Professional Services & Fees | $25,998 |
| Rent | $21,544 |
| Telecommunications | $13,293 |
| Member Education Pgms | $430,521 |
| Governance & Operations | $106,483 |
| Total Expenses | $1,162,075 |
Fiscal Year 2008 Operating Budget
| Income Category | Amount |
| Membership Dues | $440,048 |
| Corporate Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Professional Development | $96,250 |
| Individual Contributions | $2,500 |
| Conference Sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Conference Revenue '07 | $409,396 |
| Silent Auction | $5,042 |
| Publications for Sale | $50,000 |
| Consultation Services | $7,500 |
| Advertising | $10,000 |
| Merchandise | $2,500 |
| Ancillary Related Income | $79,984 |
| Income Total | $1,118,220 |
| Expense Category | Amount |
| Advertising & Promotion | $40,000 |
| Scholarship | $5,500 |
| Travel & Lodging | $13,200 |
| Speaker Honorarium | $16,000 |
| Meals | $1,500 |
| Postage & Shipping | $11,800 |
| Printing | $56,000 |
| Equipment & Connectivity | $3,400 |
| Supplies | $16,500 |
| Salaries and Wages | $364,571 |
| Retirement Contributions | $14,542 |
| Benefits | $65,443 |
| Staff Development | $3,000 |
| Bank Charges | $14,500 |
| Dues & Subscriptions | $845 |
| Storage, Utilities, Equipment | $4,600 |
| Relocation Charges | $0 |
| Professional Services & Fees | $19,628 |
| Rent | $21,300 |
| Telecommunications | $5,400 |
| Member Education Pgms | $335,754 |
| Governance & Operations | $104,475 |
| Total Expenses | $1,117,958 |
II. Comparative Balance Sheet and Public Record Disclosure
The following chart illustrates the balance sheet (assets and liabilities) held by the Association as of the beginning and ending date of the 2007 fiscal year. (1)
Balance Sheet for AHEAD July 1, 2006 – June 30, 2007
ASSETS
|
July 1, 2006 |
June 30, 2007 |
| Total Checking Accounts | $340,092.91 | $292,448.50 |
| Total Accounts Receivable | $45,195.70 | $44,451.01 |
| Total Inventory Assets | $26,994.00 | $15,052.71 |
| Total Long-term Investments | $105,400.00 | $96,155.05 |
| Accumulated Depreciation | $15,841.51 | $19,491.51 |
| Deposits | $1,787.50 | $1,787.50 |
| Equipment & Furniture | $25,800.86 | $25,800.86 |
| Prepaid Conference | $9,100.00 | $72,985.56 |
| Prepaid Rent | $1,881.33 | $1,881.33 |
| Total Assets | $522,210.79 | $531,071.01 |
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LIABILITIES
and EQUITIES |
July 1, 2006 |
June 30, 2007 |
| Current Liabilities | $5,888.80 | $0.30 |
| Equity Opening Balance | $113,442.07 | $113,115.44 |
| Equity Retained Earnings | $198,966.51 | $197,714.29 |
| Equity Income | $613,624.03 | $615,670.16 |
| Total Liabilities & Equity | $522,210.79 | $531,071.01 |
(1) Note: AHEAD contracts and receives a third-party, independent fiscal audit on an annual basis. Copies of AHEAD’s audit reports are on file with the Secretary of State’s Office in Raleigh, North Carolina and are open to public inspection by contacting that office. In compliance with Federal non-profit tax filing statutes, AHEAD files Forms 990 and Forms 990T annually with the Internal Revenue Service. These documents are also open to public inspection by contacting the Internal Revenue Service in Washington, DC. AHEAD’s Federal Identification Number (FEIN) is 34-1265325. back
• Board of Directors:
o A new and revised Board of Directors Manual that encompasses all governance documents, including strategic plan, governance processes, executive limitations, organizational policies, bylaws, and minutes was finalized and approved. o The Board created and approved a Conflict of Interest policy/process and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) form/process to formalize external relationships o The Board revised the Bylaws to streamline information and allow for appropriate flexibility in responding to changes; the membership voted to approve changes in October, 2007. o Two student and two professional-development member scholarships were awarded; Conference registration for five AHEAD members was waived as a professional development opportunity for new members. |
• Membership:
o In 2007, AHEAD saw its second largest, single-year membership growth since the passage of the ADA in 1991. Additionally, at 2,513 AHEAD surpassed its previous record for the number of members in the Association. In general, the Association has experienced a steady increase in institutional memberships and in sponsored additional professional members from those institutions. Additionally, we continue to see steady proportional growth in professional, pre-professional and partner member categories. o The following shows AHEAD members by category over the last two years: |
| Membership Type | Year 2007 | Year 2006 | % Increase |
| Full Professional | 1049 | 972 | 7.92% |
| Additional Professional | 172 | 147 | 17.01% |
| Institutional Silver | 308 | 301 | 2.33% |
| Institutional Gold | 555 | 451 | 23.06% |
| Institutional Platinum | 232 | 185 | 25.41% |
| Partner | 28 | 26 | 7.69% |
| Associate | 71 | 44 | 61.36% |
| Honorary | 34 | 30 | 13.33% |
| Emeritus | 19 | 17 | 11.76% |
| Pre-professional | 45 | 42 | 7.14% |
| Total | 2513 | 2215 | 13.45% |
| o In 2007 AHEAD realized the proportionately parallel membership in HBCUs, Traditionally Hispanic Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges as it has in all postsecondary institutions… approximately 28% market share. |
• Marketing:
| o To broadening visibility, public relations and awareness, AHEAD was represented at the following this year: |
| - Iowa State Department of Education team as consultant for project on developing statewide model program for transition, documentation, and standards to be replicated in other states (Executive Director); - Plenary panel for IDA regarding transition to higher education and AHEAD’s existing and forthcoming resources for supporting those activities (Executive Director); - “Think College!”... keynote address for the inaugural symposium on students with intellectual disabilities in higher education (Executive Director); - Panel presentation on Transition to Higher Education: IDA Conference in Chicago (Executive Director); - Keynote Speaker: Education for All conference Warsaw, Poland (President) - Keynote Speaker: Educacion Superior Inclusiva; Conference; Bogota, Columbia (President) - State Planning Team Facilitator: National transition summit for NSSTAC - Numerous presentations at affiliated national, state, and regional conferences and meetings (Executive Director, AHEAD Member Representatives) |
o AHEAD contracted with a graphic designer, professional Web designer, and accessibility specialist to enhance its Web presence, print materials, collateral marketing materials, and graphic standards to more accurately and professionally reflect the spirit and work of the Association. This work will be completed fall, 2008. o AHEAD instituted an effective “lead tracking” program within the member database for a more reliable and timely reporting on the success of various outreach efforts. o All non-renewed members were personally contacted to follow-up on their renewals, leading to a 86.4% retention rate for members during calendar year 2007. |
• Collaboration
• AHEAD maintains representative relationships with:
| - The Council for the Advancement of Standards (CAS), - The Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST), - The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), - The National Joint Council on Learning Disabilities (NJCLD), - The National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), - The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA), - The American College Personnel Association (ACPA), - Mobility International USA (MIUSA), - The National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) |
• Corporate sponsors for the Conference included:
| - Alternative Communication Services - ABILITY Magazine - Dolphin Computer Access, Inc., and - LRP Publications |
GOAL II: To promote and embody diversity
• The 2007-8 Board of Directors is gender balanced (50% men/50% women) and includes both members of color (25%) and members with disabilities (25%); Board members also represent other dimensions of difference.
• AHEAD formalized and broadened the Diversity Initiative to include issues of race and ethnicity, nationality, disability, sexual orientation, gender, age, religion and other aspects of difference represented by AHEAD’s membership and the students it serves
• AHEAD’s Diversity Initiative met at Yale University in October (DID LIT 2007) to create a strategic plan to move AHEAD forward in its organizational inclusion of all aspects of diversity
• AHEAD publicized results of a January 2007 survey of member characteristics. See Appendix A for detail. This survey will be repeated annually with results being provided to AHEAD members each year.
• Sent personalized membership materials to all Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Traditionally Hispanic Serving Institutions and Tribal Colleges.
• AHEAD Realized an equal market penetration within HCBUs, THSIs, and Tribal Colleges as in all colleges and universities.
• Conference planners infused aspects of diversity into planning for Conference 2008: a complete strand of concurrent sessions under the theme of “The Intersection of Disability and Diversity” will be presented; each plenary session will include presenters from underrepresented populations.
• AHEAD offered an on-line course entitled: “Recognizing the Connections: Disability as an Aspect of Diversity (Critical Concepts in DS”) in February and October
• The Board funded and sponsored an international exchange program for professionals from different countries to visit and work at each other’s campuses.
GOAL III: To provide professional development and services for our members by creating and maintain standards, ethics and guidelines to inform our practice
• A core activity of AHEAD is the provision of educational opportunities to members and other higher education professionals. During calendar year 2007 AHEAD offered professional development that responded to members’ needs and reflected trends in the field of disability and higher education. Foundational information and forward-thinking theory and practice were offered via:
• Regional topical workshops
• The AHEAD to You! audio-conference series
• Online training courses: AHEADonline
• The AHEAD International Conference
• E-text training institutes
• Consultations
I. Regional Workshops
This year AHEAD provided six workshops in two training venues, including the debut of the AHEAD Management Institutes. Offering these as regional events allowed members with limited travel budgets, and other professionals who might not otherwise attend larger national and international conferences, the opportunity to participate in AHEAD’s unique training perspective. Over 350 people participated in the highly-rated workshop series.
The Regional Workshops for 2007 included:
• Serving Students with Disabilities in TRIO Programs. February, New Orleans
• The 2007 AHEAD Management Institutes. February, New Orleans:
• Disability Services in the Community College – Key Issues and Best Practices
• The AHEAD Institute for New and Newer Disability Service Managers
• Managing Assistive Technology from A to Z
• 2007 Fall Workshops. October, Chicago:
| - Equality of Access in Campus Environments: Weaving a New Philosophy into Campus Planning - Ensuring Equal Opportunities: A Whole Student Approach (students with cognitive disabilities, Asperger’s Syndrome and others) |
II. AHEAD to You! Audio-conferences
Second in popularity only to the AHEAD annual conference, AHEAD to You! brought timely topics and knowledgeable presenters to institutions around the country. For 2007, AHEAD asked Past President Sue Kroeger to moderate “Talk of the Profession”, a “radio show” on provocative topics in DS. To model AHEAD’s commitment to universal instructional design, these events included real-time captioning via innovative online streaming text. Over 100 institutions participated in this series.
The 2007 audio-conference programs included:
| - ADHD Coaching Strategies to Move from Disorganized Thought to Purposeful Behavior; January - Psychiatric Disabilities: Essential Information for DS Providers; February - Charting an Ethical Course: Using the AHEAD and CRC Codes of Ethics in Practice; March - Tools to Bring Your Documentation Practices into Alignment; October - Be Prepared: emergency Planning for All Hazards, All People, All Stages, November - Talk of the Profession, February-April |
III. AHEADonline
AHEAD continued to use the online environment to provide a vehicle for in-depth study of crucial topics in higher education. Nearly 100 members and other interested professionals registered for these courses.
Focused in four crucial areas for AHEAD members, the 2007 AHEADonline courses included:
| - Take Up the UD Challenge! (Universal Design in Higher Education) June and October - Recognizing the Connections: Disability as an Aspect of Diversity (Critical Concepts in DS), February and October |
IV. AHEAD 2007 Conference
The AHEAD 2007 Conference was the venue for the Association’s 30th anniversary. Held in the Charlotte, North Carolina Convention Center, near AHEAD’s new home base, the event drew over 1050 registered participants and 65 exhibitors from the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
The Conference offered an impressive array of presenters and sessions including:
| - 13 preconference institutes - 20 half-day professional symposia - 60 concurrent sessions - 16 poster sessions, and - 4 plenary presentations: I. King Jordan, President of Gallaudet University (retired); Lezlie Frye and Kimi Mojica; “Talk of the Profession” Live; Michael Stein, JD. |
V. Consultations
A benefit to AHEAD members, consultation provides information, referral and guidance via phone, email and face-to-face meetings on a variety of topics related to disability services in the higher education setting. Other college professionals, prospective members, the media and the general public also contact AHEAD for information and referral. AHEAD logged 419 such consultations in 2007.
GOAL IV: To serve as a resource to institutions of higher education, students, parents and related organizations to promote awareness, advocacy and empowerment of students with disabilities in higher education
• AHEAD began significant work with nationally recognized researchers, lead by Dr. Susan Vogel from the University of Northern Illinois University, in the creation of a campus climate assessment tool that will be offered to members next year.
• In partnership with the University of Maryland, AHEAD collected data on Disability Service professionals that will continue to build international benchmarking data;
• AHEAD published three issues of the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, including a special issue on universal design.
• AHEAD published six electronic ALERT newsletters, inclusive of professional content
• The Board drafted and piloted a formal protocol for responding to requests for research partnerships to assure consistency with AHEAD mission and goals.
• AHEAD began a “Transition Initiative” that, when complete next year, will provide Web-based resources for students, parents, counselors and teachers regarding transition for disabled students from public school to higher education.
• In FY 2007, AHEAD used its Affiliate program and Special Interest groups (SIGs) as member resources to further its mission, specifically:
I. Affiliates
| o AHEAD is honored to have 29 Affiliate organizations. In 2007, the following organizations became formally affiliated with AHEAD: |
| - CAPED (the California Association of Postsecondary Education and Disability) - Mississippi AHEAD, and - Wisconsin AHEAD. |
o Continuing AHEAD Affiliates are: AHEAD of the Northern Rockies AHEAD in Texas AHEAD in Virginia AHEAD - New England Alabama AHEAD Arizona AZPAC Arkansas AHEAD Connecticut AHEAD Georgia AHEAD Illinois/Iowa AHEAD Indiana AHEAD Kansas AHEAD Kentucky AHEAD Michigan AHEAD Minnesota AHEAD Missouri AHEAD Nation's Capital Area Disability Support Services Coalition New Mexico AHEAD North Carolina AHEAD Oklahoma AHEAD Oregon AHEAD South Carolina University and College Council of Educators Empowering Disabled Students (SUCCEEDS) Tennessee AHEAD Utah AHEAD WIN AHEAD: Western Iowa and Nebraska AHEAD |
o 19 Affiliates applied for and were awarded funding to pursue professional development activities. o Affiliate representatives were invited to attend a half-day management institute during the 2007 Conference; 28 were represented. o Conference registration fees were waived for representatives of 28 Affiliates to support their attendance at the 2007 conference. |
II. Special Interest Groups (SIGs)
o AHEAD members benefit from participation in Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that provide opportunities for area-specific knowledge and resource sharing. As members identify emerging issues and come together to discuss them, they may request the formal establishment of new SIGs. During 2007, the membership developed and the Board formally approved a new SIG for Emergency Preparation. o AHEAD continues to develop a support structures for SIGs. |
| - Nine SIGS have developed Web resource pages - Several SIGs are actively using AHEAD established listservs |
| o In 2007, The Board set aside budget to support programming for Special Interest Groups. Through an application process, SIGs can request funding in order to support activities/projects, develop materials, or invite speakers to meetings. |
GOAL V: To provide leadership in higher education through policy development and advocacy for pertinent issues
• AHEAD’s E-Text Solutions Group continued to provide national leadership in creating timely access to print media for students, collaborating with publishers, national and international organizations, and postsecondary institutions.
| o The E-text Solutions Group provides training to higher education professionals in the area of electronic text management, policy, and production. The Group offered training to 220 participants in 2007. |
• AHEAD’s Universal Design Initiative team continued to provide leadership in the area of creating welcoming, inclusive, sustainable campus environments through the principles of universal design and progressive views of disability.
o AHEAD launched a Web page on universal design resources that includes an annotated bibliography and resources. o Members trained in first and second Universal Design Leadership Institutes took on leadership roles within the Association, including conference presentations and authorships. o Articles on UD and progressive views of disability appeared in each issue of the ALERT throughout the year. |
• AHEAD took a leadership role with issues of athletes with disabilities by partnering with the NCAA in surveying institutions of higher education in regard to their services and policies for disabled athletes.
• In partnership with the NJCLD, AHEAD representatives lead in the publication of a national paper on issues of documentation and issues for students with learning disabilities transitioning to higher education.
AHEAD Leadership
As a professional membership association, AHEAD benefits from the involvement of all members and from the dedicated volunteer leadership of numerous people who have stepped forward to fill important roles that further the mission and success of the Association. Without the involvement of all members, and the leadership of those who choose, AHEAD could not be the successful organization it has become. Below are some of the key leaders who serve the members of AHEAD – our collective appreciation for their efforts and gifts cannot be overstated.
Board of Directors through July 21, 2007
| Carol Funckes, President; The University of Arizona | |
| Michael Shuttic, President-Elect; Oklahoma State University | |
| L Scott Lissner, Secretary; The Ohio State University | |
| Jim Marks, Treasurer; University of Montana | |
| Stephan J. Hamlin-Smith, Executive Director; AHEAD | |
| Caroline Forsberg, Director; The State University of New York System | |
| Kathleen McGillivray, Director; Bethel University | |
| Jose Soto, Director; Southeast Community College | |
| Troy A. Odom, Director; The University of Pennsylvania | |
| Anne Jannarone, Director; University of Arkansas | |
| Jean Ashmore, Director; Rice University |
Board of Directors beginning July 22, 2007 (http://AHEAD.org/about/board-of-directors)
| Carol Funckes, President; The University of Arizona | |
| Michael Shuttic, President-Elect; Oklahoma State University | |
| L Scott Lissner, Secretary; The Ohio State University | |
| Jim Marks, Treasurer; University of Montana | |
| Stephan J. Hamlin-Smith, Executive Director; AHEAD | |
| Emily Singer, Director; Catholic University | |
| Mary Lee Vance, Director; University of Wisconsin, Superior | |
| Kathleen McGillivray, Director; Bethel University | |
| Jose Soto, Director; Southeast Community College | |
| Troy A. Odom, Director; The University of Pennsylvania | |
| Anne Jannarone, Director; University of Arkansas | |
| Jean Ashmore, Director; Rice University |
AHEAD 2007 Conference Planners:
| Program Chair: Gene Chelberg, San Francisco State University. | |
| Conference Co-Chairs: | |
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| Over 100 volunteers |
AHEAD Initiatives and Priorities:
| Diversity Initiative – Vinson Ballard, Chair; Jackson State University | |
| Universal Design Initiative – Sue Kroeger, Chair; The University of Arizona | |
| E-text Solutions Group – Ron Stewart, Chair; Dolphin Computer Access | |
| Transition Initiative – Stephan Hamlin-Smith, Chair | |
| The Curriculum Advisory Council – Timothy King, Chair; The University of Dayton |
The Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED): (http://www.AHEAD.org/publications/jped)
| Editors: | |
| Jim Martin, Executive Editor; The University of Oklahoma | |
| Richard Allegra, Managing Editor; AHEAD |
The ALERT (http://www.AHEAD.org/publications/alert):
| Editor: | |
| Alvaro Gomez, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill |
Special Interest Group Chairs (http://AHEAD.org/sigs):
Conclusion:
By all accounts, 2007 was an exciting and productive year for AHEAD: membership, professional development, finance, governance, involvement, and member services all exceeded expectations. AHEAD continues to show progress in reaching the goals specified in its Strategic Plan and will be revisiting that document in FY 2008 to establish new goals that challenge the continuing growth of the Association.
The Board and staff welcome comments and questions from the membership and commit to transparency in operations as the Association enters its third decade.
Appendix A
First level results of AHEAD demographic data collection (January 2007)
598 or 2235 Participating. Theoretical margin of error approximately +/- 4%
Gender (595 or 598 responding)
| Number | Percentage | |
| Male | 112 | 18.82% |
| Female | 481 | 80.84% |
| Otherwise Identified | 1 | 0.17% |
| Prefer not to say | 1 | 0.17% |
| Non-responsive | 3 |
Current Age (595 of 598 responding)
| Number | Percentage | |
| 15 - 19 years | 0 | 0.00% |
| 20 - 24 years | 5 | 0.84% |
| 25 - 34 years | 80 | 13.45% |
| 35 - 44 years | 122 | 20.50% |
| 45 - 54 years | 187 | 31.43% |
| 55 - 64 years | 182 | 30.59% |
| 65 - 74 years | 13 | 2.18% |
| 75 - 84 years | 2 | 0.34% |
| 85 years and older | 0 | 0.00% |
| Prefer not to say | 4 | 0.67% |
| Non-responsive | 3 |
Disability Related to: (562 of 598 responding)
| Number | Percentage | |
| Identified as not having a disability | 361 | 64.23% |
| Identified as having a disability | 181 | 32.21% |
| Prefer not to say | 20 | 3.56% |
| Non-responsive | 56 |
Of those reporting a disability (181 of 562)
| *multiple disabilities account for secondary and tertiary analysis not included in this initial data listing. | Number | Percentage of those reporting a disability |
Percentage of all respondents
|
| Attention/hyperactivity | 27 | 14.92% | 4.80% |
| Chronic/other health | 46 | 25.41% | 8.19% |
| Hearing | 19 | 10.50% | 3.38% |
| Learning | 35 | 19.34% | 6.23% |
| Mobility | 42 | 23.20% | 7.47% |
| Other motor activity | 7 | 3.87% | 1.25% |
| Psychological/psychiatric | 24 | 13.26% | 4.27% |
| Speaking | 3 | 1.66% | 0.53% |
| Vision | 22 | 12.15% | 3.91% |
| Another area of life | 6 | 3.31% | 1.07% |
Race and/or Ethnicity (592 of 598 responding)
| Number | Percentage | |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 3 | 0.51% |
| Asian (Asian Indian, Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese, other Asian) | 11 | 1.86% |
| Black (African American, African, Atlantic Islander, Indian Islander) | 35 | 5.91% |
| Hispanic or Latino (Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, other Hispanic or Latin descent) | 17 | 2.87% |
| Middle-Eastern | 3 | 0.51% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
| South-central Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
| White (Anglo, European descent) | 500 | 84.46% |
| Prefer not to say | 6 | 1.01% |
| Self-categorize differently 17 Specific Self-categorizations (verbatim): New Zealander/European, Native American (Indian), Multiracial: Native American and Anglo; multi-racial Asian and Hispanic; Multiethnic/Multiracial; multi-ethnic/ multi cultural; Jewish; Irish-American; human; Eastern European; Canadian; Brazilian; Asian American; Ashkenazic Jew; Afro-Asian (biracial); mutt | 17 | 2.87% |
| Non-responsive | 6 |
Type of College/University (593 of 598 responding)
| *multiple descriptors account for. secondary and tertiary analysis not included in this initial data listing. | Number | Percentage |
| Private | 164 | 27.66% |
| Public | 217 | 36.59% |
| 2 Year | 173 | 29.17% |
| 4 year | 317 | 53.46% |
| Professional | 52 | 8.77% |
| Other | 10 | 1.69% |
| Non-responsive | 5 |
