AHEAD in Virginia Conferences

Fall 2020 Conference

Stay-At-Home Conference
Friday, November 6, 2020
Virtual (Zoom)

Spring 2020 Conference

Due to the COVID-19 situation statewide the AHEAD in Virginia Spring 2020 Conference HAS BEEN POSTPONED until Spring 2021.  We are working with Embassy Suites in Richmond on the new dates and will announce those when confirmed.  Our goal is to present the entire conference program (keynote speaker, peer presentations, 30^th Anniversary Celebration) as previously announced. 

• Creating a Campus Climate of Access and Inclusion (PowerPoint slides) – Virginia Commonwealth University

Information/resources from the Spring 2019 Conference:

Keynote Presentation: Dr. Rhonda Rapp, St. Mary’s University, San Antonio, Texas

• Deciphering Diagnostic Testing Reports for Learning Disabilities & Attention Disabilities: Finding, Excavating & Utilizing Important Information (PowerPoint slides)
• What Tests Assess(PDF)

Friday Peer Presentations:

• Dana Miller Kieran, Longwood University
  
  
• Morgan Russell, Eastern Virginia Medical School
  Self-Advocacy Training Development:  Helping Your Students Create Their Voice (PDF)
  Understanding Your Learning Differences (video link)
  Disability Rights in Higher Education (video link)
  Communicating Need for Accommodations (video link)

• Jennifer Condon, Emory & Henry College
  The Accessibility Journey: Developing a Campus-Wide Training for Accessibility and Inclusion (PowerPoint slides)
  
  
• Christina Wulf, James Madison University; Korey Singleton, George Mason University
  Virginia State Purchasing Contracts (PowerPoint slides)

Information/resources from the Fall 2018 Conference:

• Technical Standards (PDF)
• Example Technical Standards – Culinary Arts (Word)
• Example Technical Standards – Veterinary Technology (Word)

• Chelsea Russell, Center on Transition Innovations, VCU: A Spectrum of Possibility:  Preparing Teams to Support Students with ASD Pursing Higher Education (PDF)
• Sally Scott, National Center for College Students with Disabilities, AHEAD:  What’s a Reasonable Student Case Load? (PowerPoint slides)
• Christina Wulf and Brennan Maupin, Accessible Media & Technology, JMU:  Helping Faculty & Staff Become Universal Designers (PowerPoint slides); Outline (Word)

• Almaz “Mimi” Getachew, J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College:  How to Create a Disability Services Office / Office of Accessibility Services that is Actually Accessible (PowerPoint slides)

Information/resources from the Fall 2017 Conference:

• Tim Creagan, United States Access Board (www.access-board.gov)
• USAB 508 Refresh (PowerPoint slides)

• What is a reasonable Accommodation? (Word)
• Emotional Support Animals (ESA) Documentation Guidelines 2017 (PDF)
• Request for Information (ESA) Form (Word)
• ESA Watchlist (Word)

• Tracie Ortiz, Center for Learning and Teaching, Old Dominion University: Best Practices for Creating Accessible Online Courses (PowerPoint slides)
• Amy Miller, Debbie Roberts, & Andrew Anderson, Division for Academic Success, Virginia Commonwealth University:  VCU LEAP (Learning Excellence in Academics Program) (PowerPoint slides)

• Virginia Commonwealth University ACE-IT in College (PDF)
• J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College PAVE Program (PDF)

Information/resources from the Spring 2016 Conference:
Sam Johnston, Center for Applied Special Technology (www.cast.org) - keynote presenter “Universal Design for Learning (UDL)” – www.udloncampus.cast.org 

• Universal Design for Learning and Accessibility (PowerPoint)
• Universal Design for Learning Guidelines (PDF)
• Mastery Oriented Feedback Card (PDF)
• Wise Feedback Card (PDF)

• Foreign Language Accommodations (PowerPoint)

Seb Prohn, Center on Transitions Innovations – Virginia Commonwealth University

• The Intersection of Student Veteran Status and Disability: Rethinking Support Services (PDF)

• Welcoming, Identifying and Accommodating Students with Mental Health Disabilities (PDF)
  
• Campus Partnerships-Reducing barriers for Students with Mental Health Disabilities (PDF)

• Division of Rehabilitative Services (DARS) Transition Services (PowerPoint)
• Department of Education Transition Services (PowerPoint)
• College Success Skills for Transition at Central Virginia Community College (PowerPoint)

Information/resources from the Spring 2014 Conference:
Karen Boutelle (Landmark College) keynote presentation:

• Executive Function and Student Success (PowerPoint slides) (PDF)
• Executive Function and Student Success – Fostering Motivation and Engagement (PDF)

• Hatching New Habits for Accessible Online Materials (PowerPoint)
• Alternative Note-Taking Strategies Using Technology (PowerPoint)
• Screen Readers – Grasping Accessibility with a Hands On Approach (PowerPoint)
• Captioning, Audio Descriptions (PowerPoint)
• Adding Captions and Transcript for YouTube (PDF)
• Training booklet compiled by JMU’s IT Training Office (PDF).  Specifically about Microsoft Office's accessibility tools - you are welcome to reprint any of the handbook but please give credit.

Information/resources from the Spring 2013 Conference:
Jeanne Kincaid’s keynote presentation:

• Technical Standards - A Helpful Tool(PDF)
• Service & Assistance Animals (PDF)
• The ADA’s Hidden Barrier (PDF)
• Understanding Disability Protections (PDF)

• Tackling Today’s Web-Based Learning Technologies (PowerPoint)
• Free and Low Cost AT for Higher Education (PowerPoint)
• Adaptations using WYNN or Openbook with a PEARL camera (PowerPoint)

Information/resources from the Spring 2012 Conference:

• AIM Report (PDF)
• Developing Resources for Students in Distance Education (PowerPoint)
• Easy Converter for Higher Education (PowerPoint)
• OCR Resolution Letter regarding institutions charging for interpreter services (PDF
• Creating Accessible Documents (PowerPoint)
• Creating Accessible PDFs for Faculty (Word)
• Apps for Busy College Students (PDF)