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AHEAD conference 2006

Welcome to the
29th Annual AHEAD Conference and Exhibit Hall
in San Diego, California, USA

The AHEAD 2006 Conference celebrates the 20 year anniversary since our last adventure together in San Diego! Transition and change mark the theme of our Conference; our program reflects the many lenses we use to bridge the transition gap. The Program Committee recognizes that the transition continuum is quite broad: high school to college, 2-year to 4-year, private to public schools and interaction with parents, cultures, and state agencies. We have designed an innovative and unparalleled professional development opportunity that will facilitate powerful learning experiences for both new and veteran practitioners.

As you begin choosing your sessions, we want you to know we intentionally selected keynotes, preconference institutes, concurrent and poster sessions, and symposia topics based upon your recommendations. You will notice some changes in the program schedule from previous years:

  1. We have 4 keynote presentations instead of 3 because we wanted these speakers to represent the range of systems we interface with in our jobs. Judy Heumann will enhance our understanding about global awareness and opportunities to improve access for adults and children around the world. Salome Heyward will ask us to rethink institutional compliance strategies to catch up with the pace of change in the field of disability services in higher education. Paul Orfalea represents a successful career story, while Dr. Catherine Campisi speaks to the importance of building positive coalitions in our endeavors to support students with disabilities.
  2. The preconferences, concurrent, and poster sessions showcase expertise in technology, universal design, international opportunities, community college issues, employment, multicultural opportunities, legal and policy issues, and collaborations with state and business systems.
  3. Friday, July 21, 2006, is designated as Symposia Day. This day is designed to increase the amount of presenters, highlight hot topics in our field, and afford a more in-depth examination of current trends. These half day sessions will be facilitated by members of the Program Review Committee and will provide participants with cutting edge knowledge. All participants will receive take-away products such as videos, books, checklists, etc.

This conference is the single most important professional development opportunity available in the field of disability and higher education. By attending, we hope you will use your leadership skills to network with others and to identify presentations that challenge your perspective.

Before and after Conference activities, explore numerous cultural, sports and entertainment options available to you in San Diego. Among others, consider the following:

  • Catch a Padres/Phillies baseball game at Petco Park in downtown San Diego
  • Hear a free concert at the Spreckels Organ Pavilion in Balboa Park
  • Adore the Hotel del Coronado, via the spectacular Coronado Bridge
  • Relax at one of our famous beaches—Mission, Pacific, or La Jolla Shores
  • Tour Old Town for a lesson in San Diego history
  • Take a drive to Legoland or the San Diego Wild Animal Park in north San Diego County
  • Have a night on the town in the Gaslamp Quarter or feast in Little Italy
  • Excel at golf at one of San Diego’s many golf courses
  • Cheer for your favorite thoroughbred at the Del Mar racetrack
  • Observe the para gliders and hang gliders at Torrey Pines—or try it yourself!
  • Unwind with a cruise of San Diego harbor
  • Refresh yourself with a stroll through Seaport Village
  • Shop at Fashion and Mission Valley centers, or take the trolley to Horton Plaza
  • Enliven your San Diego experience at the Zoo or Sea World

Chart YOUR Course to San Diego this summer! We look forward to meeting you in July.

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