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AHEAD - Association on Higher Education And Disability “AHEAD members strive to provide equity and access to students with disabilities in higher education and beyond."

⏰ Last chance to save on AHG 2026!Friday, October 9 is the final day for discounted registration for the in-person confe...
10/09/2026

⏰ Last chance to save on AHG 2026!

Friday, October 9 is the final day for discounted registration for the in-person conference in Denver.

Join accessibility professionals, educators, technology specialists, and advocates for practical learning on accessible media, Universal Design, assistive technology, digital accessibility, ADA and Section 508 compliance, and more.

Register today and save your spot for AHG 2026!
https://accessinghigherground.org/registration-2026/

🍂 There’s a lot happening at AHEAD this fall!You'll find opportunities to build foundational skills, grow as a leader, s...
09/28/2026

🍂 There’s a lot happening at AHEAD this fall!

You'll find opportunities to build foundational skills, grow as a leader, share your expertise, or look for fresh ideas to bring back to campus.

Explore all professional development offerings and register at ahead.org → Events and Online Learning.

AHEAD Academy: Two flexible, instructor-led courses begin September 28!

AHEAD Start: Foundational learning and year-long mentoring for newer disability resource professionals begins October 6.

AHEAD 2027 Call for Proposals: Share your knowledge at our 50th Annual Conference! Proposals are due October 9.

Accessing Higher Ground (AHG): Discount registration ends October 9 for our November conference in Denver.

Sharpen Your Leadership Edge: A 10-session leadership seminar series begins October 23.

Fall Webinar Series: Timely professional development continues through November 30, with registrations that can be shared within your institution.

Free Member Webinars: Keep an eye out for additional learning opportunities from AHEAD’s KPCs and sponsors.

We hope you'll join us!

A new episode of Full Speed AHEAD is here!Episode 6, “A Roundtable with JPED Executive Editors, Past and Present,” bring...
09/17/2026

A new episode of Full Speed AHEAD is here!

Episode 6, “A Roundtable with JPED Executive Editors, Past and Present,” brings together David Parker, Roger Wessel, Ryan Wells, and Zeke Kimball for a conversation about JPED, AHEAD’s scholarly journal, the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability.

Full Speed AHEAD brings research to life through conversation, connecting evidence-based practices with the work happening on our campuses every day.

Set aside 24 minutes when it works for you to enjoy the conversation. The episode is available in MP3 and transcript formats, and Full Speed AHEAD is open access, so please share it with colleagues!

Listen or read: https://www.ahead.org/ahead-resources/other-resources/podcast

✨ There’s so much to experience at AHG 2026!Join us November 16–20 in Denver, Colorado, for five days of learning, conne...
09/16/2026

✨ There’s so much to experience at AHG 2026!

Join us November 16–20 in Denver, Colorado, for five days of learning, connection, and accessibility-focused professional development.

AHG explores accessible media, Universal Design, assistive technology, digital accessibility, and the legal and policy issues shaping our work, including ADA and Section 508 compliance.

Dive deeper with intensive preconference sessions Monday and Tuesday.

Take an IAAP CPACC, WAS, or ADS certification exam on Tuesday.

Enjoy Tuesday evening’s keynote, “Something to Stare At,” with comedian Josh Blue.

Choose from hundreds of sessions during the Wednesday–Friday main conference.

Connect and share ideas through informal roundtable conversations.

Explore accessible technology from 29 vendors in the Exhibit Hall Wednesday and Thursday.

There’s something for everyone at AHG. Come learn, connect, explore, and make the most of your week in Denver!

Find details and register at https://accessinghigherground.org/registration-2026/

🍂 Registration is now open for AHEAD Academy - Fall 2026!Grow your knowledge, strengthen your skills, and connect with c...
09/14/2026

🍂 Registration is now open for AHEAD Academy - Fall 2026!

Grow your knowledge, strengthen your skills, and connect with colleagues through AHEAD’s flexible, instructor-led online courses designed for disability resource professionals.

Three courses begin this September, with topics covering diagnostic assessment and professional judgment, evaluating accommodation requests, and neurodivergence in higher education.

Make AHEAD Academy part of your professional development this fall!

Explore courses and register at https://www.ahead.org/events-learning/virtual-events/ahead-academy

🍂 Registration is now open for AHEAD’s Fall Webinar Series!Join us for seven engaging, thought-provoking webinars explor...
09/10/2026

🍂 Registration is now open for AHEAD’s Fall Webinar Series!

Join us for seven engaging, thought-provoking webinars exploring timely issues for disability resource professionals at every career stage and institution type.

Choose the topics most relevant to you or attend the full series! One paid webinar registration can be shared within your institution, making it easy to learn alongside colleagues and campus partners. Attend live or watch the recording later for flexible, affordable, high-impact professional development.

Explore the Fall Webinar Series and register today: https://www.pathlms.com/ahead/courses/324877

📣 Three new AHEAD resources are now available!We want to make sure these latest resources are on your radar:The HUB: A n...
09/02/2026

📣 Three new AHEAD resources are now available!

We want to make sure these latest resources are on your radar:

The HUB: A new issue of AHEAD’s member newsletter, featuring news, updates, and resources from across our community.
https://tinyurl.com/HUB926

JPED: A new issue of the Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability, featuring the latest research and perspectives from the field.
https://tinyurl.com/JPED393

Defining Inclusive Employment: A new video developed by the UConn Wells Fargo Center for Neurodiversity and Inclusive Employment in collaboration with AHEAD’s Career Planning KPC. https://tinyurl.com/DefineInclusive

We hope you’ll take some time to explore, learn, and share these resources with your colleagues!

🎉 The AHEAD 2027 Call for Proposals is OPEN!AHEAD’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Milwaukee next July, and we want...
09/01/2026

🎉 The AHEAD 2027 Call for Proposals is OPEN!

AHEAD’s 50th Annual Conference is coming to Milwaukee next July, and we want YOU to help shape this milestone program!

Do you have a promising practice, innovative idea, research finding, hard-earned lesson, or fresh perspective to share? Your knowledge and experience can help our community learn, grow, and move the field forward.

Presenters from all higher education positions, institutions, backgrounds, and experience levels are encouraged to submit. The Program Committee especially welcomes advanced content that challenges seasoned professionals, proposals representing diverse lived experiences, and collaborations among colleagues from different institutions.

⏰ Proposals due October 9, 2026

Help shape AHEAD’s 50th Annual Conference and share what YOU bring to the field!

Learn more and submit your proposal at https://www.ahead.org/events-learning/in-person/annual-conference/2027-proposals

Questions? Contact [email protected]

💜 New to disability resources? You’re invited to AHEAD Start.Beginning a career in disability resources comes with a lot...
08/18/2026

💜 New to disability resources? You’re invited to AHEAD Start.

Beginning a career in disability resources comes with a lot to learn, and you don’t have to learn it all on your own.

AHEAD Start: An Introduction to Access for Newer Disability Resource Professionals is a three-week virtual Academy where newer professionals can build foundational knowledge, ask questions, explore real-world practice, and connect with colleagues who are learning alongside them.

You’ll explore everything from disability rights and accommodation decision-making to campus collaboration and caring for yourself as a professional.

Even better, registration includes AHEAD membership through the end of 2026 and the opportunity to join a small mentoring group for up to a year, so the support can continue long after the Academy ends.

Join us October 6, 8, 13, 15, 20 & 22!
Find details and register at www.ahead.org/events-learning/virtual-events/2026-ahead-start

Come learn, connect, and grow with AHEAD. We’d love to welcome you!

⏰ Early-bird registration for Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) ends August 21!From foundational accessibility skills to eme...
08/10/2026

⏰ Early-bird registration for Accessing Higher Ground (AHG) ends August 21!

From foundational accessibility skills to emerging technology, Accessing Higher Ground offers practical learning for professionals working to make higher education, digital content, and technology more accessible.

Start with Monday and Tuesday preconference sessions, with options including PDF Accessibility for the Absolute Beginner; Introduction to the Screen Reader Ropes Course; and Create Accessible Documents in Office 365: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Wednesday through Friday, explore sessions such as Weaving AI and AT into Inclusive Support for Neurodiverse College Students; Creating PowerPoint Templates that Consider Everyone, Even the Next Designer; and Creating and Implementing a Digital Accessibility Training.

Whether you want to strengthen your technical skills, improve accessibility practices across your campus or organization, or explore what’s next in the field, there’s plenty to discover at AHG.

📅 Register by August 21 to save with early-bird pricing!

🔗 https://accessinghigherground.org/

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