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Examining How Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) Serve Students with Intellectual Disabilities in Higher Education Programs This webinar will review key elements in three segments: Review national trends in PSE programs for students with intellectual disabilities at HBCUs. Provide an overview of the Southeast Postsecondary Education Alliance (SEPSEA) HBCU Committee. Discuss how the first program in the nation at an HBCU was established, including an overview of program structure, partners involved and employment outcomes for students with intellectual disabilities.

This coming Tuesday, Oct. 24th, don't miss your chance to see my FREE webinar for Association on Higher Education And Disability -"Understanding Shifting Laws in College Transition for Students with Disabilities," where I'll provide a detailed look at the laws in place and how they lead to changes in the disability accommodations system at college, including what accommodations are typically available. If you work with college-bound students with disabilities, you need to know how things change at college, and your students and their families need to know, too. Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6WZRQ7C Contact me for a flyer with information on this and the next two webinars in the series. Children's Health Council Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) National Association for College Admission Counseling IECA Independent Educational Consultants Association National Association of School Psychologists American School Counselor Association International Dyslexia Association Learning Disabilities Association of America CHADD (Children and Adults with ADHD) #StudentAccessibility #LearningDisabilitySupport #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth

This is important information and should be discussed with key stake holders, school administrators and teachers! Please download the full policy on inclusion in early childhood programs

Across the country, children with disabilities vastly underperform their non-disabled peers. And once you layer systemic racism and poverty, outcomes are even worse for children who are Black, brown, and Indigenous. And it’s not as if all schools are universally “winning” on supporting students 85% of students and only failing students with more intensive needs. And we’ve seen time and time again that with the right set of mindset support, skill development, intentional collaboration, and systems building - change IS possible. 🌟 To improve outcomes for all children, schools need to prioritize and strengthen tier 1: student belonging, rigorous curriculum, and planned systems/structures. AND also ensure that our students who need the most receive what they deserve - to empower authentic and individualized learning.  This change starts with planning for the students who need the most - so that ALL children thrive. It IS possible to make this change.  SELF stands committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible for all children - especially children with disabilities to support schools becoming exemplars in BOTH excellence and equity.  By intentionally focusing on strengthening tier 1 AND attending to the students who need the most, schools improve their school culture and outcomes for all children. 

This is so crucial right now.

Go Bruins!! The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) launched a new interdisciplinary bachelor’s of arts in disability studies and has become the first institution in the California public university systems to offer a major in this critically important area of study. Their efforts have demonstrated their goal of inclusive excellence and how their disability studies scholarship has evolved over the last three decades. UCLA’s scholars and students have challenged attitudes and changed conversations surrounding disability by adopting a multi-disciplinary approach that draws on fields as wide ranging as nursing, music, dance, law, education, literature, genetics, etc. We love UCLA’s viewpoint that recognizes much can be learned from disability culture and the lived experience of those with disabilities. We are excited to see further progress in the other schools across the nation in the future! Read more on the UCLA website here: https://lnkd.in/eKaARvbs Image Description: White background. At the top black text reads, “Ucla (logo) has become the first institution in the California public university systems to offer a bachelor’s degree in disability studies!” Below is a graphic of students with disabilities from the UCLA website. #VisitAble #VisitAbleCertification #disability #accessibility #promote #improve #empower #design #inclusion #InclusiveDesign #UCLA #California #UC #CalState #DisabilityStudies #college #major

Did you miss my previous webinars? The last free one for Association on Higher Education And Disability's National Center for College Students with Disabilities is next Tuesday? Register here: https://lnkd.in/g6UR8yib Did you attend the previous ones? Each webinar offers unique information. I hope you'll join me, and share the link!

"Institutions of postsecondary education have significantly different responsibilities from those of elementary and secondary school districts. " If you work with college-bound students with disabilities in any capacity, it's good to know what the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) says about what they can and can't expect there. OCR has several posts - students, for parents, for educators, and one for everyone regarding auxiliary aids. Students with Disabilities Preparing for Postsecondary Education: Know Your Rights and Responsibilities - http://bit.ly/2HyWbxB Dear Parent Letter - http://bit.ly/OCRparent Auxiliary Aids and Services for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities - http://bit.ly/OCRauxaids Transition of Students With Disabilities To Postsecondary Education: A Guide for High School Educators -