AHEAD in Virginia Conferences

Fall 2021 Virtual Conference

Thursday and Friday, November 4 & 5, 2021

Conference Program (.PDF)

 Registration (includes both days):

EarlyBird (by Oct. 31)

• Members - $50
• Non-Members - $110

Regular (after Oct. 31)

• Members - $110
• Non-Members - $160

Registration Link:  Fall 2021 Virtual Conference

(To register at the member rate, you must complete member registration first: AHEAD in Virginia Membership 2021-2022)  

Information/resources from the Spring 2021 Virtual Conference:

•  Keynote Part I – Technology in the Next Normal (PowerPoint slides)
•  Keynote Part II – Building Bridges and Finding Accessibility Allies (PowerPoint slides)
• Mindfulness for Wellness and Self-Care (PowerPoint Slides)

• 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)