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Organizer	Association on Higher Education and Disability and Pepnet2 Post-Secondary Training Institute
Title	Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Conference 2016
Category	Education
Location	Indianapolis, Indiana
Date	July 11, 2016 - July 16, 2016
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Web site	https://www.ahead.org/conferences/2016
Description	Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) Conference 2016 Full Conference & Registration Information The 39th Annual AHEAD Conference in Conjunction with the pepnet2 Postsecondary Training Institute Conference Registration Register Here! Resources Additional 2016 Conference Resources: Overall Schedule Featured Presentations and Events Enhancing Programming and Access Announcements Program Notes Mini Conference Preconference Institutes Concurrent Sessions Poster Sessions Lunch and Learn Sessions Hotel Rates and Info Local Services & Travel Info Silent Auction First-Time Attendee Breakfast Exhibit and Marketing Conference Accessibility U.S. Visa Information for Temporary Visitors July 11-16, 2016 J.W. Marriott Indianapolis, Indiana USA Welcome from the Conference Program Co-Chairs To illuminate. To shine, to cast or shed light upon. Please join us in Indianapolis for the 39th Conference of the Association on Higher Education and Disability, being held in conjunction with the pepnet2 Postsecondary Training Institute, as we welcome an outstanding slate of presenters, vendors, and our featured speakers, Greg Fehribach, J.D., and Dr. Nancy Evans. This year AHEAD draws inspiration from its host state, Indiana�a dynamic pathway for the United States, and home to one of the world�s first cities glowing with electric lights�as well as Indianapolis itself. Like the city, AHEAD serves as a hub, connecting disability professionals, advocates, researchers, faculty, and students. Our theme, Toward Equity and Access: Illuminating the Pathways AHEAD, has steered our efforts to offer attendees the best and most purposeful experience possible. Cognizant of a need to not only allow for�but encourage�a variety of topics and voices to come to the forefront, the review and selection of proposals was done anonymously, without identifying information. We believe this will enhance the AHEAD conference experience, elevating the quality of accepted submissions to an even higher level and providing the opportunity for us to hear a wide variety of new and unique perspectives. As you review and select sessions, you will see many labeled with specific content areas and themes. For instance, our newer participants may be drawn to AHEAD Start, which targets those relatively new in the field of disability support; Technology will appeal to those seeking guidance on the various aspects of assistive and accessible technologic options for your consideration; and Legal Aspects will enhance your understanding with regard to compliance issues through recent findings, legislation, and practices. This year we are also excited to highlight issues of Intersectionality of disability and diverse populations, Research, and Disability Studies. We invite you to what promises to be an exciting mix of learning, policy development, and face-to-face networking. We challenge you to become part of that process�to illuminate fellow conference-goers with your insights and experiences, collaborations and undertakings, theoretical knowledge and research findings to further our collective work in meeting the creating accessible higher education communities. We encourage you to take this opportunity to explore the offerings and develop your own course and goals, to seek help with charting directions, and maybe to find new or interesting routes and destinations through the assistance and guidance of those you meet along the way. Thank you for joining us in Indianapolis. Together, we will strive to Illuminate the Pathways AHEAD Toward Equity and Access.

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