AHEAD 2018, Equity & Excellence Access in Higher Education

AHEAD 2018, Equity & Excellence: Access in Higher Education July 16-20 2018, Albuquerque, New Mexico Overall Schedule Monday, July 16 am-5:30 pm am-5:30 pm 10:30-10:45 am 12:30-2 pm 3:30-3:45 pm Registration Open Preconference Sessions Beverage Break Lunch (on your own) Beverage Break Tuesday, July 17 am-5:30 pm am-5:30 pm 10:30-10:45 am 12:30-2 pm 2-5:30 pm 3:30-3:45 pm Registration Open Preconference Sessions Beverage Break Lunch (on your own) Half-Day Afternoon Institutes Beverage Break Wednesday, July 18 am-5:30 pm Registration Open 7:30-8:45 am First-Time Attendee Breakfast Sponsored by Sonocent (pre-registration is required) 9-10:30 am Opening Plenary 10:30-11 am Beverage Break 11 am-12:30 pm Concurrent Block 12:30-2 pm Lunch (on your own) 12:45-1:45 pm SIG Meetings; Lunch & Learn Sessions 2-3 pm Concurrent Block 3-3:30 pm Beverage Break 3:30-5 pm Featured Presentations A 5-7 pm Exhibit Hall Grand Opening & President’s Reception Thursday, July 19 7:45-8:45 am am-5:30 pm 8-8:45 am 9-11 am 11 am-12:30 pm 12:30-2 pm 12:45-1:45 pm 2-3 pm SIG & Committee Meetings Registration Open AHEAD Talks (coffee/tea available) Poster Session in Exhibit Hall with Continental Breakfast Concurrent Block Lunch (on your own) SIG & Committee Meetings; Lunch & Learn Sessions Concurrent Block 3-4 pm 4-5:30 pm 5:30-7 pm Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Block REDD SIG Reception Friday, July 20 7:45-8:45 am 8-8:45 am 8:30 am-4:30 pm 9-11:30 am 9-10 am 10-11:30 am 11:30 am-12:30 pm 12:30-2 pm 2-4 pm 4-4:30 pm 4:30-5:30 pm 6:30-9:30 pm SIG & Committee Meetings AHEAD Talks (coffee/tea available) Registration Open Exhibit Hall Open Concurrent Block Poster Session and Extended Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall Concurrent Block Lunch (on your own) Featured Presentations B Beverage Break Concurrent Block Awards Dinner & Dance Table of Contents Welcome from AHEAD President SIG & Other Meetings Welcome from Conference Chairs General Announcements Program Notes Conference Committees CEU & Certificate of Attendance Info Featured Presentations Member Development Events Special Events TPSID Poster Presentations Exhibits Preconference Sessions Monday Tuesday Conference Strands Concurrent Sessions Wednesday Thursday Friday B.O.D., Standing Committees, Staff Conference Proposal Reviewers Exhibit Hall Directory Meeting Rooms Advertiser Index Number One Consulting Ai-Media Sonocent Verbit Software Hamilton CapTel Premier Visual Voice CRCC DO-IT, Univ of Washington Deaf Services Unlimited Equidox by Onix Landmark College Blackboard Wiley Concourse, by Intellimedia Baylor College Symplicity OrCam Technologies Beacon College FARE T-Base Communications The inclusion of third party advertisements, samples, displays, sponsorships and/or exhibits does not constitute an endorsement, guarantee, warranty, or recommendation by AHEAD and we make no representations or warranties about any product or service contained therein Welcome from AHEAD President Friends and Colleagues, On behalf of the AHEAD Board of Directors, I would like to welcome you to Albuquerque and the 41st annual AHEAD conference, Equity and Excellence: Access in Higher Education We appreciate that you have chosen to join this annual gathering and to engage with us in forwarding AHEAD’s goals of equity and inclusion in postsecondary education The annual conference is an opportunity for our community to come together It is a valuable time of learning, growth, leadership, and connection My hope is that you will use your time to educate yourself about the trends and issues related to access in higher education, listen to new and different perspectives on many topics, and of course, to catch up with old friends and build new connections AHEAD is continuing its work to bring you the most comprehensive and engaging professional development in our field This year has been no different, with new opportunities and forums throughout the year The AHEAD staff and conference committee have devoted countless hours to make this year’s conference engaging and informative A great deal of work has gone into bringing you the best sessions on the most salient topics from leading presenters We believe it will be a great experience! Thank you so much for all you in the name of access Jamie Axelrod Northern Arizona University AHEAD President Special Interest Group (SIG) Meetings AHEAD’s Special Interest Groups (SIGs) bring members with common interests together for networking, professional development, and resource development Join SIG meetings to learn what’s happening and get involved In addition to the individual SIG meetings, most SIG Chairs will be at the Grand Opening of the Exhibit Hall on Wednesday night to share information for those unable to make it to the formal SIG meetings Wednesday, July 18, 12:45-1:45 pm ADA Coordinators, 18/Cochiti Autism/Asperger’s, 29/31, Sandia/Santa Ana Career & Placement, 28/Santa Domingo Community Colleges, 23/25, Nambe/Najavo Graduate & Professional Students, 19/21, Isleta/Jemez Private Colleges, 20/Laguna REDD (Race and Ethnic Diversity and Disability), 27/Picuris Technology, 30/Taos Thursday, July 19, 12:45-1:45 pm Blind/Low Vision, 15/16, Acoma/Zuni Deaf/Hard of Hearing, 30/Taos Disability Studies, 27/Picuris LD/ADHD, 18/Cochiti LGBTQA, 29/31, Sandia/Santa Ana Mental Health, 19/21, Isleta/Jemez Nutrition & Dietary Accommodations, 20/Laguna Online & Distance Learning, 23/25, Nambe/Najavo Veterans, 28/Santa Domingo Other Meetings Thursday, July 19 7:30-10 am SIG Chairs’ Breakfast meeting, 20/Laguna Affiliate Representative Breakfast, 23/25, Nambe/Najavo 8-9 am JPED Editorial Breakfast (by invitation only), 28/Santa Domingo 12:30-1:45 pm Past President’s Luncheon (by invitation only) Welcome from Conference Chairs Welcome to Albuquerque, New Mexico for the 41st Association on Higher Education and Disability Conference! Albuquerque is one of the most diverse cities in the nation, and much like our AHEAD conference, provides many opportunities to explore unique perspectives as we continue the AHEAD legacy of Equity and Excellence through our contributions to higher education accessibility and social justice AHEAD welcomes Dr Margaret Price, Program Director of Disability Studies and Associate Professor at The Ohio State University, as our Keynote speaker Wednesday morning Dr Price’s presentation will provide insights on how AHEAD members can lead efforts to destigmatize mental illness and create learning and living environments that anticipate and plan for the access needs of students, faculty, and administrators Participants with specific areas of interest are welcome to follow highlighted program strands, as well as choose from over 100 concurrent sessions, engage with 35 poster presenters, and join us on Thursday and Friday for “AHEAD Talks,” short but information-packed presentations on a variety of topics After a day of learning and reconnecting with colleagues, please take advantage of Albuquerque’s abundant sunshine by visiting the historic Plaza in Old Town Albuquerque, enjoy a beautiful view while riding the Sandia Tram, or take in a leisurely stroll on the banks of the Rio Grande in Albuquerque’s Bosque Whether you’re a new professional or seasoned veteran, we hope that you find your AHEAD conference experience both professionally enriching and personally rewarding Amanda Butrum, Local Chair, University of New Mexico David Esquibel, Local Chair, New Mexico Highlands University Crystal Hill, Program Co-Chair, Texas Woman’s University Linda Sullivan, Program Co-Chair, Harvard University General Announcements Conference App! Download the conference app for iPhone and iPad in the Apple App Store and use Google Play for Android Search for “AHEAD 2018.” Tweet about the Conference! Twitter name: @AHEAD_USA Hashtag: #AHEAD2018 Wi-Fi All hotel rooms within the AHEAD block include high-speed Internet at no charge as a part of the standard room rate Wi-Fi is also available throughout the Albuquerque Convention Center Updates and Announcements Consult the Additions and Corrections Sheet for notification of any changes to the program made since printing this book Changes made on site will be “pushed” through the app and posted at the registration desk Comfort for Everyone All indoor events associated with Equity & Excellence are non-smoking In consideration of your colleagues who have severe allergies or environmental sensitivity, please refrain from the use of scented personal care products You may also want to bring a cover up for meeting rooms; it’s difficult to adjust temperature so it is comfortable for everyone Silent Auction If you brought a Silent Auction donation with you, please drop it off at the Local Information Table in the Registration Area All-Gender Restroom Located outside of room 220/Ruidoso on the upper level of the east building of the Convention Center, the all-gender restroom provides facilities that are safe and accessible to all conference participants, including all gender identities and expressions and those who use attendants of a different gender Quiet Room If you need a place to relax a bit from the conference and de-stress, visit the quiet room (17/Apache) Available during all Conference event hours, this room includes low lighting, reduced noise, comfortable seating, and a place to stretch out a bit Conversations in this room are absolutely not permitted AHEAD Thanks: Program and Local Committee Chairs, the 140+ Proposal Reviewers, AHEAD Talks Coordinator and Coaches, Conference Exhibitors and Sponsors, Conference Session Moderators, All Conference Presenters, All Conference Volunteers, Silent Auction Donors and Bidders Program Notes Handout Materials Handout and presentation support materials for all Concurrent and Poster sessions are available on the AHEAD website at www.ahead.org/events-programming/conferences/annualconference/2018-conference-handouts and through the conference app The materials will remain available following the conference for reference and download Lunch & Learn Sessions On Wednesday and Thursday during the lunch hour (12:45-1:45), conference sponsors will be discussing their products and answering questions You are welcome to stop by the Exhibit Hall to pick up a “cash-and carry” lunch before joining those sessions Poster Sessions Poster presentations give you the opportunity to speak directly with presenters about their research, programs, and practices AHEAD is pleased to feature almost 40 posters this year and hopes you will attend both the Thursday and Friday poster sessions in the Exhibit Hall 2018 Session Evaluations Both AHEAD and the presenters depend on your feedback! Concurrent presentation evaluations can be completed either on paper or online Session moderators in each room will have paper copies of the evaluation form Please share your feedback on paper, via a direct link on the conference app, or at https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/4374072/2018-AHEAD-ConferenceSession-Evaluation Decisions on programming for next year will be made with feedback received from you AHEAD Goes Virtual! AHEAD is once again offering a “virtual conference” experience for those unable to join us in Albuquerque Select sessions are being live streamed to our colleagues participating remotely You may see cameras in the back of some of the rooms AHEAD 2018 Virtual Conference sessions are indicated by “AVC” in conference materials and will be available as recordings after the conference TPSID Poster Presentations During the Exhibit Hall Grand Opening, Wednesday, July 18, 5-7 pm Conference Committees Program Co-Chairs Crystal Hill, Texas Woman’s University Linda Sullivan, Harvard University Local Co-Chairs Amanda Butrum, University of New Mexico David Esquibel, New Mexico Highlands University Access and O&M Services Jim Kessler, Consultant Interpreter Services Anthony Verdeja, Florida Tracy Villinski, Minnesota CART Services Alternative Communication Services (ACS) AHEAD Talks Coordinator Linda Sullivan, Harvard University Moderator Coordinator Linda Sullivan, Harvard University New Presenter Mentors Margaret Camp, Clemson University Ann Knettler-Smith, Delaware State University Adam Meyer, University of Central Florida Cheryl Muller, University of Arizona Randall Ward, Purdue University AHEAD Talks Coaches Glennis Daniels-Bacchus, College of Southern Maryland Marcia Kolvitz, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Chris Lanterman, Northern Arizona University Adam Meyer, University of Central Florida Linda Sullivan, Harvard University CEU & Attendance Certificate Info PLEASE PICK UP CEU FORMS AT THE REGISTRATION DESK To support your professional development goals, Continuing Education Units (CEUs) from the Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC) have been preapproved for preconference, plenary, featured presentations, and concurrent sessions Instructional hours are not available for poster sessions, receptions, product demonstrations, SIG meetings, or other group meetings Continuing education preapproval has not been secured from any other certifying organizations However, AHEAD can verify your attendance at sessions and provide a Certificate of Attendance that may be accepted by other professional organizations CRCC CEU Information and General Certificate of Attendance CEU/Attendance forms are available at the Volunteer Table near registration Instructions follow: Keep the Conference Attendance Form with you throughout the conference and record the sessions you attend Instructional hours for each qualifying session: Two-day Preconference: 13 hours One-day Preconference: 6.5 hours Half-day Preconference: 3.25 hours Opening Plenary: hour Concurrent Session #1: 1.5 hours Concurrent Session #2: hour Feature Presentation A: 1.5 hours Concurrent Session #3: 1.5 hours Concurrent Session #4: hour Concurrent Session #5: 1.5 hours Concurrent Session #6: hour Concurrent Session #7: hour Feature Presentation B: hours Concurrent Session #8: 1.5 hours Collect verification signatures after each session attended from the moderator, presenter, Conference Committee member, or AHEAD staff At the end of the conference, leave your Conference Attendance Form at the registration desk TAKE A PICTURE OF IT FOR YOUR RECORDS Alternatively, you can send it to Kim Richards (kim@ahead.org), AHEAD, 8015 West Kenton Circle, Suite 230; Huntersville, NC 28078 or FAX to 704-948-7779 after the conference Featured Presentations Opening Plenary Wednesday, July 18, 9-10:30 am Ballroom A/B On Inclusivity and Mental Health: Reconsidering Space and Time in Higher Education Margaret Price, Ph.D., The Ohio State University Margaret Price draws upon 10 years of research to consider ways that mental health is included —and not included—in higher-education settings including classrooms, meeting spaces, and extracurricular activities Price argues that “including” students (as well as employees) with mental health histories in higher education will mean more than simply offering extra supports Instead, it will mean rethinking many of the structures and texts that we’ve come to rely upon in higher education, so that we are not merely including those with mental-health disabilities, but consistently expecting them Dr Price offers a means to this rethinking through her theories of “kairotic space” and “crip spacetime,” and also offers practical suggestions for how to implement those theories in the everyday life of higher education teaching and administration Dr Price is Associate Professor and director of the Disability Studies program at The Ohio State University She is the author of Mad at School: Rhetorics of Mental Disability and Academic Life (2011), which won the Outstanding Book Award from the Conference on College Composition and Communication, and was called “the book of mental health and higher education” in the Chronicle of Higher Ed Price is also a co-author of the nationally-recognized study “Disclosure of Mental Disability by College and University Faculty: The Negotiation of Accommodations, Supports and Barriers,” the first-ever cross-institutional study of faculty members with mental disabilities Margaret was recently inducted into the Susan M Daniels Mentoring Hall of Fame in recognition of her extensive involvement in mentoring and positive impact of the lives of youth and adults with disabilities AHEAD Talks AHEAD Talks have been moved to Thursday and Friday mornings from 8-8:45 am so that everyone can attend! Based on TED Talks and introduced to AHEAD last year, three creative, motivating talks will be offered each morning during unconflicted time so you can attend without missing other programming Member Development Events First-Time Attendee Breakfast (Sponsored by Sonocent) Wednesday, July 18, 7:30-8:45 am 115/Brazos Join other first-time attendees and AHEAD leadership for conversation over breakfast and a welcome from Sonocent Forgot to register? Check in at the AHEAD Registration desk to see if any spots are still available AHEAD: More than Just a Conference! Friday, July 20, 12:45-1:45 pm 27/Picuris Marcelle Jones, M.S., Purdue University Gavin Steiger, M.J.Ed., University of Houston Clear Lake If you are new to AHEAD or disability resources/services in higher education or want to learn more about AHEAD’s resources, this meeting is for you! Representatives from AHEAD’s Standing Committee on Membership Development and other AHEAD leaders will share the many resources available through AHEAD We’ll highlight AHEAD’s online communities and resources, professional development events, and networking opportunities Present at the 2019 Conference! Friday, July 20, 12:45-1:45 pm 29/31, Sandia/Santa Ana Karen Pettus, Ph.D., University of South Carolina AHEAD is committed to supporting members’ professional development and fostering the diverse views and experience that newer members bring to our profession Therefore, we are pleased to introduce a New Presenter Mentorship If you haven’t presented at a national of the program and the use of assistive technology to expand access to STEM-H curriculum will be reviewed 20/Laguna 8.12 Helping Your Students Improve Math Success: Learning Strategies, Apps, Mindset, Workshops, Accommodation, Jumping Prerequisites, and Substitutions Paul Nolting, Ph.D., Hillsborough Community College Amiee Stubs, Ed.S, St Petersburg College Math is still the number one course in which students have difficulty, so DS providers need to understand how math courses affect students Participants will learn math study skills, test anxiety reduction, affects of processing deficits, classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, bypassing prerequisites, substitution strategies, and how to address these issues 230/Pecos 8.13 The Accessibility Scavenger Hunt: Empowering Students to Advocate for Campus Change Chris Lanterman, Ed.D., Northern Arizona University Lauren Copeland-Glenn, B.A., Northern Arizona University Colleges and universities have made efforts to address physical accessibility challenges through a variety of advocacy initiatives This session focuses on an innovative approach that avoids the simulation methodology in favor of a facilitated exploration of design features that enable or constrain equitable access and participation for individuals with disabilities 23/25, Nambe/Navajo AHEAD Board of Directors, Committees, Staff AHEAD Board of Directors 2018-2019 Kristie Orr, President – Texas A&M University Amanda Kraus, President-Elect – University of Arizona Katy Washington, Secretary – University of North Texas Gaier Dietrich, Treasurer – High Tech Center Training Unit, California Community Colleges Lance Alexis, Director - Middle Tennessee State University Adam Crawford, Director – The Ohio State University Jen Dugger, Director - Portland State University Crystal Hill, Director - Texas Woman’s University Donna Johnson, Director – University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Lisa Meeks, Director - University of California, San Francisco Linda Nissenbaum, Director – St Louis Community College-Meramec Campus Darshan Shah, Director – Fairleigh Dickinson University Chris Stone, University of North Carolina Wilmington Stephan J Smith, Executive Director (ex-officio) - AHEAD AHEAD Standing Committee Chairs 2017-2018 Standing Committee on Diversity and Inclusion – Melanie Thornton, University of Arkansas Partners for Inclusive Communities Standing Committee on Professional Development – Margaret Camp, Clemson University Standing Committee on Public Policy-Scott Lissner, The Ohio State University Standing Committee on Member Development - Marcelle Jones, Purdue University AHEAD Professional Staff Richard Allegra, NCCSD* Associate Director of Outreach and Planning Carol Funckes, Chief Operating Officer Wendy Harbour, NCCSD* Director Oanh H Huynh, Chief Financial Officer Jeremy Jarrell, Director of Innovation & Development Howard Kramer, Director of AHG** and Educational Support Systems Jane Ayres Johnston, Manager of Member Services Kim Richards, Administrative Assistant Sally Scott, Senior Research Associate/NCCSD* Senior Research Associate Valerie Spears, Manager of Communications and Events Stephan J Smith, Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer *National Center for College Students with Disabilities **Accessing Higher Ground The AHEAD staff is complemented by several talented part-time and contract professionals throughout the year Conference Proposal Reviewers Andrea Agnew, University of South Alabama Richard Allegra, AHEAD/NCCSD Stephen Anderson, Hamline University Karen Andrews, University of California, Irving Bea Awoniyi, Santa Fe College Shannon Aylesworth, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Judy Bagley, Furman University Terra Beethe, Bellevue University Debbie Bergtholdt, Pearson Randy Borst, University at Buffalo Joanna Boval, University of California San Diego Andy Christensen, Carleton College Geoffrey Colbert, Howard Community College Lori Colchagoff, University of Findlay Stacy Collins, Stetson University Lauren Copeland-Glenn, Northern Arizona University Glennis Daniels-Bacchus, College of Southern Maryland Mirian Detres-Hickey, Queens College Sharon Downs, University of Arkansas Little Rock Catherine Dugan, Indiana University of Pennsylvania Kaye Ellis, Tulsa Community College Renee Haack, Ball State University Wink Harner, The Foreign Type Lois Harris, The Ohio State University Jewls Harris, Portland State University Joseph Hartsoe, Texas A&M Brad Held, University of Central Florida Aura Hirschman, University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Matthew Hoekstra, University of Minnesota Morris Holly Hoffman, Central Michigan University Euchay Ngozi Horsman, University of Arkansas Little Rock Jacqueline Huggins Terri Ingles, Illinois Central College Tia Ivanko, National Deaf Center for Postsecondary Outcomes Courtney Jarrett, Ball State University Donna Johnson, University of Minnesota Asha Jones, San Diego State University Kristin Jorenby, Metropolitan State University Adam Kasarda, Alliant International University Michael Kinney, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities Kamisha Kirby, North Carolina State University Marcia Kolvitz, University of Tennessee Knoxville Gladys Loewen, Consultant Juliette Loring, University of Kansas Susan Mann Dolce, University at Buffalo Kathy McGillivray, Augsburg University Tawny McManus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Gabriel Merrell, Oregon State University Jenny Minsberg, Oklahoma City University Priscilla Mint, Johns Hopkins University Michelle Mitchell, Lehigh Carbon Community College Cheryl Muller, University of Arizona Emily Norenberg, University of Minnesota Duluth Jason Northrup, George Mason University Robert Plienis, Randolph-Macon College Ramesh Poluru Tabitha Pope, Southern Nazarene University Ellen Rainville, Western New England University Farhan Abdul Rauf Pam Rea, University of Central Florida Stacey Reycraft, University of Mississippi Susie Rood, University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Karen Saracusa, University of Mount Union Wesley Satterwhite, Western Carolina University Christine Scherer, Northwestern University Marci Shaffer, Consultant Michelle Shaw, Florida Atlantic University Emily Shryock, University of Texas Elizabetth Spingola, Virginia Tech Jason Springer, Snow College Gavin Steiger, University of Houston-Clear Lake Arlene Stinson, Mercer County Community College Chris Stone, University of North Carolina Wilmington Heather Stout, Washington University in St Louis David Thomas, University of the Arts April N Thompson, Temple University Lisa Toft, University of Southern California Jack Trammell, Randolph-Macon College Irina Tzoneva, Douglas College Tina Vires, Winthrop University Katy Washington, University of North Texas Thomas Webb, Wright State University Lisa Webb, Virginia Commonwealth University Cate Weir, University of Massachusetts Boston Todd Weissenberger, The University of Iowa Warren Whitaker, University of San Diego Susan Willemin, Townson University Kristina Wilson, Northwestern University Linda Yau, The City University of New York Exhibit Hall Directory The 2018 Exhibit Hall is located in Hall on the Main Level Thank You to Our 2018 Sponsors! 247 Accessible Documents Pte Ltd Booth 405 AIMED AT MAKING ACCESSIBILITY EASY TO ACHIEVE Making documents accessible to all! Our Accessible PDF, Accessible Word, and Accessible PowerPoint services ensure that the documents are accessible per the accessibility standards & guidelines Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504, Section 508 and Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) etc & tested by people with disabilities https://247accessibledocuments.com/Index.aspx Access Innovation Media Pty Ltd Booth 504 Ai-Media provides quality captions for lectures, live events, recorded materials We believe every piece of content should be accessible to everyone and we’re working on it, one word at a time www.ai-media.tv Alternative Communication Services Booth 603/605 Alternative Communication Services, LLC provides communication text solutions for students who are deaf or hard of hearing in higher education We not only provide CART, remote CART, captioning and Text Interpreting (TypeWell) for schools, we provide technical support, training and education to everyone involved in the process Let us show you why we are the alternative! www.familycaption.com Blackboard Inc Booth 516 Blackboard is the world’s leading education technology company We challenge conventional thinking and advance new models of learning in order to reimagine education and make it more accessible, engaging, and relevant to the modern-day learner and the institutions that serve them For more information about Blackboard, please visit www.blackboard.com CaptionAccess Booth 513 CaptionAccess provides live and post-production captioning and video-remote interpreting services (and unrivaled customer service!) It is certified as a Disability-Owned Business Enterprise (DOBE) by the U.S Business Leadership Network https://www.captionaccess.com Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification Booth 404 The Commission on Rehabilitation Counselor Certification (CRCC), the world’s largest rehabilitation counseling organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with disabilities, sets the standard for competent delivery of quality rehabilitation counseling services through its nationally accredited and internationally recognized Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) certification program For more information visit www.crccertification.com Concourse, by Intellidemia Booth 312 Concourse Superior Syllabus Management since 2007 Our leading, fully accessible, cloudbased platform allows you to manage syllabus templates, achieve consistency, run reports, expand access, ensure compliance, and streamline workflow from within your existing environment, seamlessly.intellidemia.com Deaf Services Unlimited Booth 301 Deaf Services Unlimited is a communication accessibility provider, offering sign language interpreting and captioning services for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals Services are conveniently available on-site or remotely, 24/7/365 Deaf www.deafservicesunlimited.com Equidox by Onix Booth 509 Equidox by Onix™ empowers organizations to easily and cost effectively convert inaccessible PDFs into WCAG 2.0 AA-compliant HTML and accessible PDF and EPUB content Leverage the Equidox web-based conversion tool for in-house document remediation or outsource your project to our PDF Conversion Services team https://equidox.co/ Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) Booth 417 Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is the leading food allergy non-profit and focuses on supporting the quality of life and health of individuals with food allergies FARE’s College Program supports colleges, universities and students working together to create a safer, more inclusive college environment for students managing food allergies www.foodallergy.org J & M Distribution Booth 308 Non-Invasive drug free pain reliever Used by physicians and facilities across the country for rehabilitation and pain relief for over seventeen years www.truestim.com OrCam Technologies Booth 201 The OrCam MyEye assistive technology device instantly and discreetly reads any printed and digital text, from any surface – including newspapers, books, computer and smartphone screens, restaurant menus, labels on supermarket products and street signs – as well as recognizes individual people and products www.orcam.com Phonak Booth 213 The mission of the Phonak Work Life team is to provide innovate hearing solutions, accommodations on guidance, and education on for students transitioning to postsecondary education and the workplace We believe that a holistic approach is necessary which considers solutions beyond a hearing aid us.morethanahearingaid.com Premier Visual Voice, LLC Booth 200 Delivering Global Accessibility and Inclusion Services include remote and onsite live-event captioning, video/media captioning, video remote interpreting (ASL), speech translation, captioning for the blind (audio description), legal/medical/general transcription services www.premiervisualvoice.com Sonocent, LLC Booth 317 Sonocent’s software helps students take notes effectively and independently Scaffolding the note-taking process by combining audio, slides, and visual cues such as color highlighting helps students master this vital skill www.sonocent.com Symplicity Booth 416 Symplicity creates solutions that help more than 1,200 institutions worldwide effectively connect students to the resources they need to succeed during and after college Symplicity provides tools that help ensure students’ ability to thrive and that help provide the best possible student experience www.symplicity.com Verbit Software Ltd Booth 305 Verbit’s transcription and captioning services provide clients with 99% accuracy thanks to its custom automated speech recognition AI technology With a vision to become the search engine for the world’s voice, Verbit’s customizable and affordable end-to-end solution raises the industry standard to a new level https://verbit.ai/ Wiley For over 200 years Wiley have been helping people and organizations develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed Published by Wiley, Disability Compliance for Higher Education features up-to-date news on the latest legal developments and innovative practices for disability services providers For more information please visit www.wileyonlinelibrary.com More Exhibitors 3Play Media Booth 205 3Play Media provides closed captioning, transcription, and audio description to more than 2,500 customers in higher education, enterprise, entertainment, and government 3Play Media simplifies the process of making videos accessible www.3playmedia.com Accessible Information Management LLC Booth 203 Accessible Information Management provides disability service offices with an online database system that manages, tracks, and provides metrics on all student requests for accommodations and services Not only does it streamline services, but it also allows students to select accommodations and provides a method of real time tracking of information www.accessiblelearning.com Ai Squared/Freedom Scientific/Optelec/The Paciello Group Booth 401 VFO is the world’s leading assistive technology provider for the visually impaired On their own, our brands Ai Squared, Freedom Scientific, Optelec, and The Paciello Group have a long history of developing and providing innovative solutions for blind and low vision individuals, helping them to reach their full potential www.vfogroup.com AMAC Accessibility Booth 421 AMAC Accessibility is committed to the promotion of technological innovation and the development of user-centered research, products, and services for individuals with disabilities We address unmet needs in higher education, government, nonprofits, and corporations by providing accessible media, training, and inclusive environments for the universal benefit of all people www.amacusg.org American Printing House for the Blind Booth 220 The American Printing House for the Blind is the worldwide leader in designing innovative lifelong learning solutions for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired We level the learning playing field by providing specialized technology, materials, products, and services that are essential for education and life www.aph.org Automatic Sync Technologies Booth 105 CaptionSync by AST was developed more than ten years ago, in collaboration with a team of expert advisers from higher education and with funding from an SBIR grant from the U.S Department of Education Today AST’s CaptionSync service is the most cost-efficient, high quality, transcription and captioning service available www.automaticsync.com/captionsync Baylor College of Medicine Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Booth 500 Located in the world’s largest medical center in Houston, Texas, we provide the resources, opportunities, research environment, support, mentorship, and education you need to reach your full potential as a scientist, a professional, and an individual Our graduate school offers Ph.D., summer research, post-baccalaureate, and MD-Ph.D programs www.bcm.edu/gradschool Beacon College Booth 217 Beacon College, a private nonprofit college in Leesburg, Florida, is the first accredited institution of higher learning to award bachelor’s degrees exclusively to students with dyslexia, ADHD, or other specific learning disabilities Beacon College’s distinctive mission focuses on the academic and career success of our students www.beaconcollege.edu Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship Program and Fulbright U.S Student Program Booth 319 The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries (us.fulbrightonline.org) The U.S Department of State’s Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship is a grant program that enables students of limited financial means to study or intern abroad, thereby gaining skills critical to our national security and economic prosperity www.gilmanscholarship.org BioGAP Booth 620 BioGAP: 42-member biomedical graduate institutions and are a special interest chapter of the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals (NAGAP) We are working to identify students with disabilities who have demonstrated high motivation, persistence and achievement in STEM fields, and are eager to work in science and engineering research and development The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Booth 219 The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation promotes the health, well-being, and independence of people living with paralysis, a spinal cord injury, or mobility impairment as well as their caregivers and families by providing free comprehensive information, resourcesm, and referral services in order to achieve a better quality of life www.christopherreeve.org Clearview Captioning Booth 503 Clearview Captioning provides communication (CART and C-Print) and interpreting services Our remote captioning services are available virtually anywhere in the USA Clearview carefully adheres to al RID standards while maintaining top quality performance to Match the needs of consumers Quotes and demos available www.clearviewcaptioning.com (844-5CAPTION) The College Diabetes Network Booth 517 The College Diabetes Network (CDN) is a national nonprofit organization, whose mission is to provide innovative peer-based programs which connect and empower students and young professionals to thrive with diabetes From high school to entering the working world, CDN provides the tools and connections relevant to young adult’s lives www.collegediabetesnetwork.org Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society (DAPi) Booth 211 Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society (DAPi) is the premier academic collegiate honorary recognizing high-achieving students with disabilities DAPi has over 140 chapters at colleges/universities in 34 states and DC DAPi provides opportunities for leadership, advocacy, and education regarding disability issues and one annual scholarship for an active member www.deltaalphapihonorsociety.org Disability Access Information and Support (DAIS) Booth 419 Disability Access Information and Support (DAIS) provides online professional development courses, program/site reviews, and more to institutions of higher education and professionals in the field of disability services DAIS President Jane Jarrow provides these services and welcomes the opportunity to provide technical assistance to the DSS community www.daisclasses.com Docsoft Inc Booth 101 Docsoft AV: is a software and hardware package or “appliance” that can automatically create close captioning for digital media files Docsoft provides its customers with a way to bring close captioning in house that will save both time and money Make your video compliant with the laws www.docsoft.com DO-IT, University of Washington Booth 505 DO-IT serves to increase the success of individuals with disabilities in college and careers This year, the exhibit features materials from the AccessComputing and AccessEngineering projects These projects engage faculty and students nationwide in efforts to make computing and engineering content accessible to all students www.washington.edu/doit eCaptions Booth 221 eCaptions has been providing high quality CART captioning services for over twenty years At eCaptions we are dedicated to the success of your hard-of-hearing students and faculty We make it possible for them to participate with confidence Our business is built on high quality services, flexibility, and rapid response times www.ecaptions.com The Education Plan Booth 501 Have you heard of The Education Plan? It’s New Mexico’s 529 College Savings Plan Residents can deduct 100% of contributions each year on state taxes Gains are tax free Opening balance is just $25 Spendable at schools nationwide on tuition, room & board, books, etc TheEducationPlan.com Hamilton CapTel Booth 520 When individuals with hearing loss connect on the phone with family, friends, and businesses – the results can be life-changing Whether you’re looking for a traditional telephone experience, a new option at work, or an on-the-go mobile app – Hamilton® CapTel® has a solution that’s right for you www.hamiltoncaptel.com JST Coaching & Training Booth 403 JST Coaching & Training is the leading authority on academic and EF coaching We deliver customized training that equips DSS professionals and institutions with the skills they need to create transformational change with students Through our proprietary, research-based process, students build motivation and achievement, leading to increased self-determination in college and beyond www.jstcoaching.com Kurzweil Education Booth 204 Kurzweil Education enables learners to access curricula, build literacy skills, and make real academic progress with k1000 for students with blindness or low vision and k3000 for learning differences www.kurzweiledu.com Matchware Booth 209 MatchWare is a global leader in assistive technology mind-mapping software MindView AT is optimized for students with learning disabilities to organize ideas visually and export into multiple formats (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.) www.matchware.com/assistive-technologysoftware National Braille Press Booth 612 National Braille Press is a non-profit braille publisher that promotes literacy for blind children through outreach programs and providing access to information by producing information in braille for blind children and adults We produce braille and tactile graphics for standardized tests and textbooks “Braille is our middle name!” www.nbp.org National Center for College Students with Disabilities (NCCSD) Booth 109 The NCCSD housed at AHEAD offers a clearinghouse of information and resources, online training, research you can use, and individualized technical assistance to students, families, and all those involved in higher education and disability nccsdonline.org National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes (NDC) Booth 212 Visit our booth to find out why and how educational attainment narrows the employment gap between deaf and hearing people Meet our staff and obtain postsecondary outcome data, guidance for designing accessible environments, and integrating systems Explore resources, eLearning opportunities and our new interactive online game for deaf students www.nationaldeafcenter.org National Industries for the Blind Booth 521 NIB’s employment support services programs provide people who are blind with a wide range of career options that suit their interests, goals, and capabilities NIB and its nationwide network of associated agencies have career opportunities for people of all experience levels and professional backgrounds These rewarding and challenging positions are helping thousands of people who are blind achieve greater independence through meaningful employment www.nib.org National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress Booth 604 The National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS), Library of Congress, administers a free national library program that provides braille and recorded materials to people who cannot see or handle print materials through a network of libraries across the United States and to American citizens living abroad www.loc.gov/nls Notetaking Express Booth 208 Note taking Express provides a blended learning solution for students with cognitive processing issues using audio and video recordings, techniques to add text and scribble pad images, and a remote human notetaking service www.notetakingexpress.com Portal Booth 304 Portal has created a revolutionary system to enable hands-free access to motorized public entryways through a simple device and accompanying app as well as manage the maintenance and compliance of accessible entryways with real time data portalentryways.com QuickCaption, Inc Booth 321 QuickCaption is California’s leading provider of CART Captioning Services for Persons with Hearing Loss for onsite and remote academic courses, live webstreams of special events, and invenue and live webstream captioning of Orientations, Commencements, Convocations, and other university-wide events www.QuickCaption.com Rutgers- School of Health Professions Booth 519 Integrated Employment Institute is a program within the Department of Psychiatric Rehabilitation, School of Health Professions, at Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey IEI conducts research, provides cost effective professional development, education and technical assistance necessary to achieve career parity for adults and transition age youth impacted by mental health conditions sComm Booth 420 sComm is the manufacturer of the UbiDuo communication device The UbiDuo enables deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing individuals to communicate with each other face-to-face anywhere on campus when the interpreter is not available The UbiDuo allows deaf or hard of hearing people to interact freely with hearing people anywhere, anytime, in the work and social settings on campus www.sComm.com Spellex Corporation Booth 608 Since 1988, Spellex has been a global leader in Assistive Technology solutions by providing corporations, government, and academia with high-quality and cost-effective AT solutions Spellex’s flagship product, Spellex Write-Assist provides students and professionals with dyslexia and other communication disorders the tools necessary to improve their spelling and literacy www.spellex.com Sprint Accessibility Booth 303 Sprint Accessibility: Bridging the telecommunications gap for people with disabilities A full suite of services includes: Sprint IP Relay, Sprint CapTel, Sprint Teleconference Captioning, Sprint Relay and Sprint Vision Stores www.sprint.com/accessibility T-Base Communications Booth 316 T-Base produces accessible instructional materials in braille, reflowed large print, e-Text, audio, EPUB, and accessible PDF; uses an automated software solution for 2x faster turnaround; and provides world-class tactile graphics www.tbase.com TechnoPro Computer Solutions Inc Booth 511 Clockwork Enterprise Solutions is a comprehensive management system for disabilities services departments, offering a single solution to supporting the needs of disabled students in a postsecondary environment Discuss the latest addition to our product; a Hosted “Full Version Clockwork” and the new Web Version of our Veterans module, now available in subscription form Streamline management and accelerate productivity through this simple, but powerful application www.clockworks.ca/#/ Texthelp Booth 400 Hello we’re Texthelp We believe that literacy is every student’s passport to success It’s our genuine desire to help students understand, learn and express themselves We create smart, user-friendly literacy and learning solutions, that provide the support each student needs; through reading, writing, STEM, and research www.texthelp.com Think College, Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston Booth 121 Think College is a national organization dedicated to developing, expanding, and improving inclusive higher education options for people with intellectual disability With a commitment to equity and excellence, Think College supports evidence-based research and practice by generating and sharing knowledge, guiding institutional change, informing policy, and engaging with students, professionals and families https://thinkcollege.net University of California, Irvine-SOM Medical Scientist Training Program Booth 103 The UCI Medical Scientist Training Program is a dual MD/Ph.D program that seeks to train individuals to contribute to advances in research, and to apply those advances to the field of medical care We are an eight-year fully-funded program and allow our students to pursue a Ph.D in any field www.mstp.uci.edu uSked (an Access Interpreting LLC Company) Booth #320 uSked is a scheduling software that enables seamless coordination of disability services Built by an interpreting agency that has served university campuses for over a decade, uSked has the tools to coordinate accommodations, process invoices, and prepare reports If you wish service coordination at your institution was easier, let’s talk! http://usked.com Special Exhibits The 70273 Project Booth 609 Through the Aktion T4 program, Nazis murdered 70,273 disabled people deemed “life unworthy of life” between 1940-1941 This project is collecting quilt blocks from around the world and making quilts to commemorate each life and ensure that we never forget this atrocity Conference attendees will have the opportunity to make a quilt block and commemorate a life; no sewing or quilting skills required! www.the70273project.org Photo Voice Exhibit AHEAD is pleased to welcome Neelam Agarwal, Ed.D and the Photo Voice project from the University of Texas at El Paso The Photovoice method, is an evidence-based practice that has proved successful in engaging people with disabilities At UTEP, Photovoice participants were primarily majority-minority students who experience the societal marginalization of living with a visible or non-apparent disability Fifteen participants took pictures and wrote stories about issues that impact them The exhibit provided insight about the students’ experiences, concerns, and successes to university stakeholders and community partners Attendees can access this display in the Exhibit Hall Convention Center Meeting Rooms UPPER LEVEL Ballroom A/B 220/Ruidoso 230/Pecos 215/San Miguel 235/Mesilla 240/La Cienega Skybridge All-Gender Restroom MAIN LEVEL Exhibit Hall 120/130, Dona Ana/Cimarron 115/Brazos 110/140, Galisteo/Aztec LOWER LEVEL 15/16, Acoma/Zuni 18/Cochiti 30/Taos 20/Laguna 28/Santa Domingo 17/Apache 19/21, Isleta/Jemez 23/25, Nambe/Navajo 27/Picuris 29/30, Sandia/Santa Ana Sensory Room, 10/Anasazi Quiet Room, 17/Apache ... Equity and Excellence: Access in Higher Education We appreciate that you have chosen to join this annual gathering and to engage with us in forwarding AHEAD? ??s goals of equity and inclusion in postsecondary... resources for independent wayfinding Integrating GIS “mapping “ and “word maps” is a feasible solution 230/Pecos 7.3 Access in Health Sciences: Intermediaries in the Clinical Setting Barbara Blacklock,... an integral part of DS work on many campuses This presentation will cover best practices in working with student staff, including providing interactive and enriching trainings and developing