AHEAD - Association on Higher Education And Disability

06/08/2026

JPED 39(2) is now available! To access, log in to your AHEAD Members Account and visit https://www.ahead.org/professional-resources/publications/jped/archived-jped/jped-volume-39/jped-volume-39-issue-2

06/08/2026

🎉 Happy first day of AHEAD Member Appreciation Week!

We're celebrating our incredible AHEAD members with a full week of virtual professional development and networking opportunities, all at no cost to you!

Today's session, the 2026 Mid-Year AHEAD Government Update (1-2:30 pm ET), offers a unique opportunity to hear directly from AHEAD's policy advocates in Washington, DC. Learn more about the advocacy work AHEAD is doing on behalf of the field, how that work impacts higher education and disability access, and what developments you should be watching in the months ahead.

And while you're planning your week, don't miss tomorrow's session: Wait, AHEAD offers THAT?? Maximizing Your AHEAD Membership. Even longtime members are often surprised by the resources, benefits, networking opportunities, and professional development offerings available through AHEAD. If you've ever wondered whether you're taking full advantage of your membership, this session is for you.

Member Appreciation Week is a chance to invest in yourself, strengthen your network, and discover new ways to engage with the AHEAD community.

Register for one event or join us all week. We'd love to see you there!

Register here: https://www.ahead.org/events-programming/2026-member-week

06/05/2026

Don't forget to Save-the-Dates for AHEAD Member Appreciation Week: June 8-12! We're offering FREE virtual events exclusively for AHEAD members!

Whether you’re new to the field or building your career path, this week has something for you:

✨ Monday: 2026 Mid-Year AHEAD Government Update
✨ Tuesday: Wait, AHEAD offers THAT?? Maximizing Your AHEAD Membership
✨ Wednesday: Writing for the AHEAD Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED)
✨ Thursday: Find Your Phone-A-Friend: Networking From Your Office Chair!
✨ Friday: Navigating the Field of Higher Education and Disability in 2026

Next week is all about celebrating YOU and the incredible AHEAD community!

Register for each event at
https://www.ahead.org/events-programming/2026-member-week
(Requires AHEAD member log-in.)

06/02/2026

🖥️ Can't make it to Providence? AHEAD has you covered!

Join us August 4–6 for the AHEAD 2026 Virtual Conference, featuring 30 conference sessions, interactive networking roundtables, and a recording of keynote speaker Paul Grossman's powerful presentation on sustaining the disability rights movement.

Whether you're looking for practical accommodation strategies, legal updates, campus collaboration ideas, or opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the country, there's something for every higher education disability professional.

Attend live or watch recordings on your schedule.

Already registered for the Providence conference? Add the virtual conference for just $25!

Find details and register at https://www.ahead.org/events-programming/conferences/2026-virtual

06/01/2026

A new issue of The HUB Member Newsletter is now available! To access, log in to your AHEAD member account and visit https://conta.cc/3QbBpvi

Email from AHEAD Keeping AHEAD Connected Issue 66 | June 2026 View this email online Have feedback or interest in contributing? [email protected] A Week of FREE Virtual Events, for AHEAD members ONLY! A

05/27/2026

⏰ There are just three days left to secure early-bird registration rates for the AHEAD 49th Annual Conference, taking place July 20–24, 2026 in Providence, Rhode Island. Register by Friday, May 29 for the best available rates.

AHEAD 2026 Features:

Over 150 concurrent sessions during the main conference Wednesday through Friday

32 in-depth pre-conferences to build your own personalized training on Monday and Tuesday

A variety of opportunities for building your professional network, including several receptions, numerous lunchtime meetings and gatherings, and many other opportunities to connect

Content specifically geared to new professionals, seasoned pros, ADA Coordinators, campus leadership, learning specialists, and many more!

Find details and register at https://www.ahead.org/events-programming/conferences/ahead-2026

05/26/2026

One of the most valuable aspects of the AHEAD Conference is the opportunity to build lasting professional relationships with colleagues across the country.

In a field as dynamic and complex as disability access and higher education, having a strong professional network matters. Whether you are seeking guidance on challenging situations, exploring emerging practices, or simply connecting with others who understand the realities of the work, AHEAD creates space for meaningful connection.

Throughout the conference, attendees can engage in a wide variety of networking opportunities tailored to different comfort levels and professional interests. From the Wednesday Speed Networking session and evening receptions to first-time attendee gatherings, KPC lunch meetings, and informal group dinners organized by the DISC and LGBTQ Knowledge and Practice Communities, there are countless ways to connect with peers and expand your professional community.

AHEAD 2026 is designed not only to support professional learning, but also to strengthen the relationships that sustain and advance our work across higher education.

Join us in Providence, Rhode Island, July 20-24: https://www.ahead.org/events-programming/conferences/ahead-2026

05/22/2026

📣 One week left to save on AHEAD 2026 registration!

Join us July 20–24 at the Rhode Island Convention Center for an energizing week of learning, collaboration, and connection focused on accessibility and disability inclusion in higher education.

This year’s conference will feature more than 150 concurrent sessions and 32 in-depth preconference opportunities designed to help you build a personalized professional development experience. Whether you’re a new professional, seasoned practitioner, ADA Coordinator, campus leader, learning specialist, or student support professional, you’ll find sessions and conversations tailored to your work and your goals.

Beyond the educational content, AHEAD 2026 offers countless opportunities to expand your professional network through receptions, lunchtime gatherings, and meaningful conversations with colleagues from across the field.

Register by Friday, May 29 to receive discounted registration rates. Visit https://www.ahead.org/events-programming/conferences/ahead-2026

05/20/2026

🔎 Discover innovative coaching strategies that support student success, executive functioning, wellbeing, self-advocacy, and belonging in higher education at AHEAD 2026!

This year’s conference features multiple coaching-focused preconference and concurrent sessions designed for disability professionals, learning specialists, advisors, and campus leaders.

Find complete details at https://www.ahead.org/events-programming/conferences/ahead-2026

05/19/2026

Save-the-date for the Fourth Annual AHEAD Member Appreciation Week: June 8–12, 2026! 🎉

As a thank you to our members, AHEAD is once again offering a week of complimentary virtual programming designed to support, inform, and connect professionals across higher education and disability access.

This year’s programming includes:

• Monday: 2026 Mid-Year AHEAD Government Update
• Tuesday: Wait, AHEAD offers THAT?? Maximizing Your AHEAD Membership
• Wednesday: Writing for the AHEAD Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability (JPED)
• Thursday: Find Your Phone-A-Friend: Networking From Your Office Chair!
• Friday: Navigating the Field of Higher Education and Disability in 2026

These sessions provide timely insight, valuable networking opportunities, and practical professional development for leaders, administrators, faculty, and staff committed to accessibility and student success.

We look forward to celebrating our vibrant member community with you throughout the week.

Register for each event at https://www.ahead.org/events-programming/2026-member-week
(Requires AHEAD member log-in)