Resources
Ron Stewart
ron@ahead.org
IMAG - Instructional Materials Accessibility Group
Where we have been
In 2004 AHEAD established the original AHEAD E-Text Solutions Group (ETSG) and over the years some significant and fairly rapid progress has been made in the realm of access to curricular materials for individuals with Print Disabilities. Some highlights are:
REFRAMING DISABILITY
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Office; Disability Resources; & Office of the General Counsel. (2006) Disability in the academe. University of Arizona. http://fp.arizona.edu/affirm/Doc/Disability%20in%20Academe.pdf
The AHEAD Board of Directors launched the Universal Design Initiative in 2001 in support of AHEAD’s mission to “dynamically address current and emerging issues with respect to disability, education, and accessibility to achieve universal access.”
Sample Campus and DS Statements
"Disability Resources recognizes that disability reflects diverse characteristics and experiences and is an aspect of diversity integral to society. To that end, we collaborate with students, instructors, staff, and community members to create diverse learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and sustainable."
This topical arrangement of court and OCR citations is compiled from a number of sources and serves to illustrate various legal and policy issues in higher education.
The information available at this website is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. For specific questions about the law or circumstances at your institution, please consult its attorney directly.
Tennessee v. Lane
U.S. Supreme Court
Decided May 17, 2004
Summary:
Qualitative Summary on Solicitation of Input from AHEAD Members in Regards to Proposed IDEA 2004 Summary of Performance Template
July 27, 2005
Information you should know to understand the changes to the law and its impact on postsecondary education.
August 18, 2005
To the members of AHEAD from the Board of Directors,
