Collaborations and Partnerships

AHEAD works collaboratively with several national and international organizations in furtherance of mutual goals and objectives serving to advance the mission of AHEAD. The following is a listing of those current collaborative efforts, with contact information for the AHEAD member(s) serving in as the liaison.

CAS (Council for the Advancement of Standards) http://www.cas.edu/
PURPOSE: To work to incorporate a set of program standards for disability services as part of the standard and evaluation process for institutional accreditation.

AHEAD’s Representatives to CAS

Jill Sieben-Schneider
Northwestern University
Email: jill.schneider@northwestern.edu

Ann Knettler
Delaware State University
E-Mail: aksmith@desu.edu

 

MIUSA (Mobility International USA) http://www.miusa.org/
PURPOSE: To further efforts, disseminate information, and encourage study abroad opportunities.

AHEAD’s Liaison to MIUSA
Stephan Smith
AHEAD
Phone: 704-947-7779
E-Mail: stephan@ahead.org

NJCLD (National Joint Council on Learning Disabilities) https://njcld.org/
PURPOSE:  To collaborate on issues related to LD and education, especially concerns re: documentation, transition, reasonable accommodations in K-12 v. postsecondary, and academic preparedness.

Considerations for Transition From High School to Postsecondary Education

AHEAD’s Representatives to the NJCLD

Janet Medina, Associate Professor of Education, Emerita
Phone: (443)742-3994
E-Mail: janetmedina@verizon.net 

Glennis Daniels-Bacchus
Compliance Consultant
Phone: (301)641-8132
E-Mail: glennisdaniels93@gmail.com

NASPA (National Association of Student Personnel Administrators) http://www.naspa.org/
PURPOSE: To collaborate on issues of students with disabilities in higher education and Student Affairs, utilize established internship program (NUFP), include “disability” as part of graduate training programs for College Student Personnel, and mutually share resources/presence through respective conferences and publications (e.g. newsletters). The relationship between AHEAD and NASPA is facilitated through the implementation of a memorandum of understanding and is overseen by the President of AHEAD. 

ACPA (American College Personnel Association) http://www.myacpa.org/ 
PURPOSE: To collaborate on issues of students with disabilities in higher education, provide resources for Student Affairs professionals, include “disability” as part of graduate training programs for College Student Personnel, and mutually share resources/presence through respective conferences and publications (e.g. newsletters). The relationship between AHEAD and NASPA is facilitated through the implementation of a memorandum of understanding and is facilitated by the executive directors of both organizations.

Associated Partners
AHEAD connects diverse audiences to targeted resources through its Associated Partners: