The AHEAD Start Academy offers a foundational experience to disability resource professionals who are just building or continuing to grow their fundamental knowledge and skills. We’ll begin with a foundation in disability history, social justice, and civil rights. After framing disability, we’ll cover essential legal principles, documentation considerations, the interactive process, and reasonable accommodation decision-making. We’ll consider common and emerging issues, service coordination, and outreach. This will be a virtual experience that includes a year-long mentoring component to offer newer professionals the opportunity to explore, discuss, and apply concepts important to building equity on college campuses. AHEAD membership through the end of the calendar year is included in the conference registration fee.