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AHEAD 2019 Virtual Conference: Registration is Open!

By AHEAD posted 05-22-2019 12:11:26 PM

  
Can't join us in Boston, but still want to attend the Annual Conference? Join us virtually! 

AHEAD will broadcast the opening plenary session and two concurrent presentations during each time block live, during the conference, complete with video, audio, and real-time captioning. All virtual registrants will also receive access to the full, captioned recordings of all 20 streamed sessions to use for professional development at your home campuses! Register by June 21 to receive the early-bird discount! 

AHEAD members can find their discount code after logging into the website.

Haben Girma will deliver the keynote presentation "Students with Disabilities are an Asset to Universities" focusing on the power of difference to drive innovation. Haben is a disability rights attorney who travels the world consulting on the benefits of fully accessible products and services. She has been honored by both Presidents Obama and Clinton, recognized by Forbes 30 Under 30, and awarded the Helen Keller Achievement Award. Haben is the first deafblind attorney to have graduated from Harvard Law School.  

AHEAD members voted and chose some fantastic sessions including:

• Assistive Technology to Support Executive Functioning
• Everyday Ableism - Exploring Disability Bias and Microaggressions
• Disability Rights are Civil Rights: Infusing Disability Justice Into Average DS Offices
• Best Practices for Notetaking Accommodations: Research, Practices, Policies, and Technology
• And more!

Find complete details at: ahead.org/events-programming/ conferences/2019-equity-and-excellence/2019-virtual-conference/schedule

Questions? Contact AHEAD at 704-947-7779 or ahead@ahead.org
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