Insights on Accessibility and Inclusion Initiatives in Higher Education
Explore key insights on the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504, and future AHEAD conferences in higher education. Meet the dedicated professionals leading disability services at Rhodes College, Randolph-Macon College, California State University, and Northern Virginia Community College. Gain valuable information on equal access, accommodations, and upcoming conferences for inclusive learning environments.
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Ask Us Anything! Melissa Butler, Rhodes College Krystal Edmead, Northern Virginia Community College Kate MacDonald, Randolph-Macon College Jennifer Murchison, California State University, Sacramento
Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) (and as amended in 2008) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines Provides for equal access in the classroom, learning environments, activities, and services Provides equal access and opportunities to publicly-accessed facilities, and those accepting federal monies Provides for arrangement of accommodations that are reasonable and appropriate Includes physically-built and digital environments
Future AHEAD Conferences 2027 Conference 2026 Conference 2025 Conference The Wisconsin Center Milwaukee, WI July 12-16, 2027 Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, RI July 20 24, 2026 Sheraton Denver Denver, CO July 14 18, 2025
Thank you for attending!! Kate MacDonald Director, Office of Disability Services Adjunct Faculty, Education Department Randolph-Macon College Ashland, VA KateMacDonald@rmc.edu Melissa Butler Director Student Accessibility Services Rhodes College Memphis, TN ButlerM@rhodes.edu Jennifer Murchison Executive Director, Universal Access & Inclusion and ADA Coordinator California State University, Sacramento Sacramento, CA Murchison@csus.edu Krystal Edmead Director Accommodations and Accessibility Services Northern Virginia Community College Annandale, VA accommodations@nvcc.edu
