Regional Affiliates
AHEAD of the Northern Rockies
AHEAD in Virginia
Alabama AHEAD
Arizona
Arkansas AHEAD
CAPED-California
Connecticut
Florida AHEAD
Georgia AHEAD
Illinois/Iowa
Indiana AHEAD
IPHED (Idaho Partnership on Higher Education and Disability)
Kansas
Kentucky
Michigan AHEAD
Minnesota
Mississippi AHEAD
Missouri AHEAD
New England
New Jersey AHEAD
New Mexico AHEAD
NYSDSC (New York State Disability Services Council)
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma AHEAD
Oregon AHEAD
South Carolina University & College Council of Educators Empowering Disabled Students (SUCCEEDS)
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington, DC/Baltimore
Western Iowa and Nebraska
Wisconsin AHEAD
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General Information
State and regional groups of disability services professionals have existed for as long as (or longer than) AHEAD/AHSSPPE. These groups vary in the degree of structure and amount of activity they have, but share common values and mission with AHEAD. AHEAD members benefit from the existence of state and regional groups because they have a "pulse" on the issues of relevance in specific geographical areas, and they promote networking and sharing of information about local resources. Because of this, AHEAD sought to develop more formal ties to state and regional groups and to support their existence by sharing its resources.
The Regional Affiliate program was established at the AHEAD Conference in Las Vegas in 1998. This step came about through the persistent hard work of Bill Pollard, Bruce Pomeroy, and Kip Opperman, and with the input of Michael Sax, the Membership Committee, and the Executive Council of AHEAD in New England. By definition, an Affiliate shall be a group of professionals actively working to enhance higher education opportunities for students with disabilities. The AHEAD Board of Directors must review changes to either the mission or by-laws of a state or regional Affiliate.
Affiliates and AHEAD jointly sign an affiliate agreement that outlines the responsibilities of each party to the agreement.
The AHEAD Board of Directors encourages existing and new groups to learn more about the AHEAD Affiliate program. More information can be obtained by contacting Terra Beethe, Board of Directors liaison to the Affiliate program, with inquiries or suggestions about the affiliation process. Phone: (402) 557-7145, Email: terra.beethe@bellevue.edu.
Margaret Camp with SUCCEEDS (South Carolina University & College Council of Educators Empowering Disabled Students) is the Lead Affiliate Representative for 2011-2012 and a good contact for questions about the AHEAD Affiliate Program. Phone (864) 503-5199 Email: mcamp@uscupstate.edu
Stephan Hamlin-Smith, the Executive Director of AHEAD, can be contacted for information about the Affiliate program. Phone (704) 947-7779, Email: Stephan Smith.
Benefits of Affiliation
- Access to AHEAD's resources and services
- Access to direct support from AHEAD; there are various types of support available to the Affiliates including low cost general liability insurance
- A page on AHEAD's web site for information about the Affiliate, membership application information, upcoming activities, online discussion groups, etc.
- Use of the AHEAD name and camera-ready AHEAD logo for outreach materials
- Opportunities to partner with AHEAD in the development and advertisement of regional conferences and workshops with the potential of increasing attendance and revenue generation
How to Join
Becoming an Affiliate of AHEAD is a relatively simple process. Just complete the brief application and affiliate agreement form (link below) and submit the completed documents to AHEAD with your organization's check (or credit card information) in the amount of $50 US. Attach the organization's mission statement, bylaws, and a list of officers.
Affiliate Application and Agreement (Microsoft Word document, 21 KB)
Application Evaluation
After preliminary review by the Board of Directors liaison to the Affiliates, the application will be voted on by the full AHEAD Board of Directors. The Board will consider applications for Affiliate status during regularly scheduled board meetings which occur annually in the fall, spring and summer.
Cost to Join
Initial application for Affiliation with AHEAD: $50 Annual renewal of Affiliation with AHEAD: $25, effective 2008
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