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AHG 2021: Call for Proposals - May 12 deadline

By AHEAD posted 04-02-2021
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Accessing Higher Ground 2021 is now accepting proposals for its 24th Annual Conference, November 15 - 19, 2021, in Denver, Colorado AHG focuses on accessible media, universal design, best practices for Web & media design, accessible curriculum, alternate format and other topics related to accessibility and usability in higher education and other environments. Proposal Form Fill out the online speaker proposal form to submit your proposal. (You will need to register on the site if you do not have an account). Range of Topics View l ast year's sessions to get a sense of the typical agenda and range of topics. View Video-Recordings of from 2015 ...
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12th Annual CUNY Accessibility Conference Announced

By AHEAD posted 03-29-2021
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Perspectives on Access: Innovations, Lessons Learned, and Looking Forward Digital Event on Zoom Tuesday, April 6 Wednesday, April 7 Thursday, April 8 Friday, April 9 The Conference will begin at 11:00 am EST and end at 3:00 pm EST with different sessions throughout the days. Each year, the CUNY Accessibility Conference brings together hundreds of participants from the New York City region and across North America to discuss accessibility, disability services, and disability activism in the context of postsecondary education. A year after the start of an unprecedented pandemic and resultant pivot to remote learning nationwide, the conference ...
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Board of Directors Nominations Open

By AHEAD posted 03-19-2021
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Dear AHEAD Members, Each year, AHEAD’s Nomination and Election process provides us with the opportunity to actively seek and engage new leaders who will bring knowledge, skills, and critical representation that reflects AHEAD’s  mission, vision, and core values . AHEAD is currently seeking diverse, visionary, and effective leaders for its Board of Directors. In order to fulfill AHEAD’s mission, Board members must represent the increasing diversity of AHEAD’s membership and have a demonstrated commitment and capacity to deliver on AHEAD’s priorities of equity, diversity, inclusion, strategic planning, assessment, and the like. AHEAD’s Board is committed ...
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New Research Opportunity Available!

By AHEAD posted 03-18-2021
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The following research project has been reviewed by  AHEAD’s Research Review Panel  and approved for distribution to the membership. We share these research opportunity notices with you to participate at your discretion. However, we encourage you to participate in this timely study related to college student mental health and the experiences of disability resource professionals.  If you have questions about AHEAD’s research review process, feel free to contact Dr. Nancy Chinn, chair. For questions about the study , please contact the researcher, Ian Lane. CALL FOR PARTICIPANTS University of Massachusetts Medical School is conducting a ...
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Coaching Services Community of Practice

By AHEAD posted 03-09-2021
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AHEAD is piloting a new initiative to support members who are interested in exploring and enhancing their use of data to understand, evaluate, and promote campus coaching services for students. We are forming a time-limited Community of Practice (CoP) that will consist of a small group of committed professionals who are leading coaching services or a coaching program on a college campus. This group of 4-6 professionals will meet virtually during the Fall 2021 term to engage in reflection, sharing, and goal setting with this small cadre of peers on the topic of coaching service evaluation. The CoP will be co-facilitated by three professionals with expertise in ...
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AHEAD 2021: Call for Volunteers!

By AHEAD posted 12-02-2020
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With the opening of its Call for Presentations, AHEAD has begun planning for its 44 th  annual, international conference: Equity and Excellence: Access in Higher Education, which we hope will be an in-person event in Austin, Texas in July 2021.  AHEAD members play an important part in the conference, not only as presenters but in helping to select and support the program.   We are looking for interested members to fill the following volunteer roles, some of which do not require conference attendance. If you are interested in getting involved, please complete the volunteer form .  Opportunities include:  Reviewing proposals anonymously . Review ...
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Free for Members Vendor Webinar: ReadSpeaker

By AHEAD posted 09-11-2020
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Pivoting to Virtual? ReadSpeaker for LMS can Help Starting back up to school this year has many instructors facing challenges including suddenly pivoting from a traditional classroom to online learning. ReadSpeaker is here to help! In this webinar we will cover the following aspects: Ease of implementation Assessments Accessible text sharing Oral presentations Data Please Note: There is no registration for this webinar. Attendance to the live webinar is based on a first-come, first-served basis. A recording will be available after the live webinar has finished. Additional details are available for member's after signing into the website ...
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Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability Executive Editor Search

By AHEAD posted 08-27-2020
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The   Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability   (JPED) is the official peer reviewed journal of the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD).  AHEAD is an international organization dedicated to the advancement of full participation in higher education for disabled people.  The Journal is the leading forum for scholarship in the field of postsecondary disability resources and services.  A refereed journal, JPED has been published for over 30 years, bringing to the field scholarly articles and innovative practice briefs on a variety of related topics that emphasize research, policy issues, demographic trends, and campus-based practices. ...
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Available to AHEAD Members: Listening Sessions Provided by the Diversity Booth

By AHEAD posted 08-25-2020
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In follow-up to AHEAD’s June message to the membership about the Association’s commitment to racial equity, the Racial and Ethnicity Diversity and Disability (REDD) Knowledge and Practice Community and the Board of Directors are pleased to announce several Listening Sessions facilitated by The Diversity Booth specifically for AHEAD members. Each of the following listening sessions is an opportunity to engage and share. While the conversations will differ based on participation, they are not sequential, so you can feel free to join only one.  August   31 ,  3:00 pm - 4:30 pm EDT  September 2,   10:00 am - 11:30 am EDT  September 2, 3:00 pm ...
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AHEAD’s COVID-19 Survey Results Are Now Available

By AHEAD posted 08-17-2020
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In May 2020, AHEAD conducted a survey of higher educational professionals who work with college students with disabilities to get a national perspective on experiences and barriers occurring during the COVID-19 transitions to remote learning. Lead by principle investigator, Dr. Katherine Aquino, we gathered data to share with the higher education community about emerging topics. AHEAD is pleased to announce the survey findings are now available and posted on  AHEAD’s COVID-19 Resources  page . Check out the link to the report under  AHEAD Research and Data ! This resource page does not require an AHEAD log in. We encourage you to download and share ...
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AHEAD 2020: Purchase the Entire Virtual Conference Today!

By AHEAD posted 07-31-2020
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Couldn't join us in real-time for AHEAD 2020? Here's your chance to check out what you missed! Purchase the entire virtual package for a limited time! We’ve captured over 50 hours of professional development content, from legal updates to distance learning strategies to COVID resources and beyond! Member cost for all 50+ hours of content is $300, or approximately $6/hour per presentation. AHEAD Members be sure to use the discount code found on our discount code page .  Find complete details of all sessions at ahead.org/events-programming/conferences/2020-equity-and-excellence/presentations-discussions Register for the entire conference package at c ...
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IEL Releases New Guide

By AHEAD posted 07-15-2020
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Washington, DC  — Twenty-six percent of people in the U.S. reported having a disability in 2019, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). National data also shows that people with disabilities are less likely to complete high school, achieve a college degree or higher, or find a job, leading to higher rates of poverty. Inclusive education is key to sustained financial independence. While most institutions of higher education have incorporated basic elements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in their policies and practices, higher education has failed to achieve full inclusion of students with disabilities. The Institute ...
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Join us for Exhibit Hall Mondays, July 13 & 20

By AHEAD posted 07-10-2020
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You do not have to register to attend! We're excited to welcome everyone to the 2020 AHEAD Virtual Exhibit Hall. This year, exhibitors will be connecting with visitors via ZOOM rooms. Feel free to invite friends and staff to join you! Make sure you are signed up for a ZOOM account Check out the schedule and list of vendors  Enjoy perso nal time with professionals who feature products that focus on creating accessibility for people with disabilities! Sessions will run on each half hour from 11:30 am - 5 pm Eastern Time Questions?  Contact Jane Johnston, Manager of Member Services at 947-7779 or  jane@ahead.or ...
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Call for Proposals for AHEAD Tracks at Accessing Higher Ground Conference

By AHEAD posted 06-11-2020
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(November 16 – 20, 2020) Proposal Deadline: June 17 Accessing Higher Ground 2020 is now accepting proposals for its 23 rd  Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado.  AHEAD Tracks at AHG Since AHEAD is switching to an online-only format for its July 2020 conference due to the novel Coronavirus, AHG will be offering 2 to 3 tracks of AHEAD sessions at its November conference for individuals who would like to attend some onsite sessions.  Topic Areas We are seeking session topics similar to those offered at the dedicated AHEAD conferences: Campus Collaboration/Outreach Legal/Policy Issues Diversity/Social Justice Promising Practices Leadership ...
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A Message to the AHEAD Community

By AHEAD posted 06-04-2020
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The AHEAD leadership mourns the recent tragic deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor. We recognize that while their deaths anger and sadden us all, the cumulative impact of the many losses of Black lives to police brutality and the overt and covert racism take a tremendous emotional toll on our Black colleagues and other colleagues of color. These tragic losses have happened during a time when communities of color are already being disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and its impact on their physical, social, and emotional well-being.  We are heartbroken and we extend our heartfelt concern and support to you and to the Black students and ...
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2020 AHEAD Board of Directors Election Results Are In!

By AHEAD posted 06-01-2020
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Dear AHEAD Members, We are pleased to announce new members to the Board of Directors: Directors-at-Large :      Chinwendu Okoronkwo Burns, University of Arkansas and Allen Sheffield, Rutgers University – Newark Equity Officer : Zebadiah Hall, Cornell University Treasurer : Melanie Thornton, University of Arkansas – Partners for Inclusive Communities Secretary : Jill Sieben-Schneider, Northwestern University President-Elect : Katy Washington, University of North Texas  We offer our sincere appreciation to all who participated in the election process, as candidates and as informed voters, and hope you will join us in congratulating our new ...
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2020 AHEAD Award Winners Announced!

By AHEAD posted 05-22-2020
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Dear colleagues, On behalf of the AHEAD Board of Directors, I am writing to announce and congratulate the 2020 AHEAD Award winners! Thank you to everyone who took the time to nominate a colleague and celebrate their many contributions to AHEAD and to the field! Here is a bit about each award recipient: Ronald E. Blosser Dedicated Service Award Jamie Axelrod, Northern Arizona University, and, Dr. Kristie Orr, Texas A&M University Jamie Axelrod is immediate past President of the AHEAD Board of Directors and longtime director at Northern Arizona University. Jamie’s nomination highlights his service to AHEAD through teaching, leadership and mentorship. ...
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AHEAD COVID-19 Quick Survey

By AHEAD posted 05-13-2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has upended higher education as campuses have rapidly moved to remote education and services. As the spring term draws to a close, please take a few minutes to help us learn more about how this experience has gone for students with disabilities. If you are a higher education professional who supports students with disabilities in any capacity , we are interested in what you have observed in your work promoting campus access during the COVID 19-related institutional responses. Your input will help us: Build a more accurate picture of how institutional responses to the pandemic have affected access for students with disabilities, ...
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AHEAD is going VIRTUAL in 2020!

By AHEAD posted 04-30-2020
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We're going VIRTUAL in 2020! Join us for AHEAD’s 2020 Annual Conference from the comfort of your home or office!  The virtual event will span three-weeks and feature real-time and recorded access to over  40-hours of professional development presentations and numerous opportunities to participate in discussions with members and content experts. Knowledge and Practice Community meetings, a virtual Exhibit Hall, and AHEAD’s business meeting and awards recognition will round out the event. Each week will include: Three Featured Presentations, beginning with the Opening Plenary with Judith Heumann, disability rights leader and civil rights ...
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AHEAD Conference Update: In-Person Conference Canceled; Replaced with Virtual Event

By AHEAD posted 04-20-2020
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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold, AHEAD has determined that it is impossible to hold an in-person conference in Palm Desert, California this July. 2020 will, therefore, mark the first time in 43 years that AHEAD will not hold an annual conference. However, our first priority has to be the health and safety of members, staff, exhibitors, and colleagues. We will miss the opportunity to be with you in person and regret that this difficult decision had to be made. In the next few weeks, we will be in touch with details on an alternative, virtual event that we hope will help to fill the gap in professional development and community left by the absence ...
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