Revisiting Disability Services: Collaboration, Commitment, and Community Oklahoma Association on Higher Education and Disability

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1 Revisiting Disability Services: Collaboration, Commitment, and Community Oklahoma Association on Higher Education and Disability Tulsa Community College- Southeast Campus East 81st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma April 3-4, 2014

2 Location Conference Agenda April 3 Tulsa Community College- Southeast Campus East 81st Street Tulsa, Oklahoma Lodging Holiday Inn & Suites, Tulsa South E. 81st Street Tulsa, OK Direct Phone (918) Hotel Phone (918) Fax (918) A limited number of rooms will be reserved at state rate ($83/single). Rooms will be released two weeks before the conference so make those reservations quickly. Mention OK-AHEAD. Food/ Refreshments Breakfast, break refreshments and luncheon are also included in the registration fee. Hors d'oeuvres will be provided for the Parent- Focused Institute. 10:00 10:45 10:45 11:00 11:00 12:30 12:30 2:00 2:00 2:30 2:30 3:30 3:30 4:30 4:30 7:00 April 4 8:30 9:00 9:00 10:30 10:30 10:45 10:45 12:00 Check-in Welcome, OK-AHEAD President, Dr. Brett Campbell, Provost Session I: think.college College Experience options for students with Intellectual Disabilities, Julie Lackey, Mike Shuttic Session II: Student Perspective Panel & lunch Break Session III: DSM Revisions Impact on Diagnoses & Documentation, Chelle Guttery Session IV: Career Exploration: A Preface to Major, Career, and Advising, Christina Ursin Parent-Focused Institute Transition 101 : Things to know about prep for postsecondary ed (DS panel) Parent Perspective (panel) Informative Networking (facilitated Q&A) Check-in Session V: Assessment What? How? Why?, Darcy Adams, Jennifer Pruchnicki, Sharla Weathers, Chelle Guttery Break Session VI: Existing Technology/ Resources and Maximizing Its Use, Darcy Adams OK-AHEAD 2014 Spring Conference

3 On April 4, 2014: Oklahoma ABLE Tech will be hosting an Assistive Technology Expo. You can see first-hand the latest in assistive technologies. You'll hear from featured presenters during educational sessions and see assistive technology demonstrations from exhibitors. The Expo will feature an array of assistive technology that's available to help students with disabilities. Experts will be in attendance to offer suggestions and share extensive knowledge to help determine the most appropriate technology match for your students. *These sessions and the vendor exhibits (~20) are also open to OK.AHEAD attendees at no additional cost. Sessions: Session I: think.college College Experience options for students with Intellectual Disabilities Students with Intellectual Disabilities (e.g., Autism Spectrum, Down s Syndrome, severe LD), and parents, are more actively seeking options after high school. Peer-appropriate activities, such as going to college, is one. These experiences enhance a person s perspective, exposure to ideas, and preparedness to live a more satisfying life. The intent is to maximize a person s ability and improve quality of life regardless of earning a degree. A College Experience varies, but typically includes on-campus living, academic courses, independent living skills, and work experience. Options along the continuum of services/programs will be discussed. Session II: Student Perspective (panel) Young adults will provide personal insight into issues that impacted their experiences. Understanding how Disability Services and the structure set-up is viewed (and lived) by students is key to being effective, welcoming, and helpful. Session III: DSM Revisions Impact on Diagnoses & Documentation While most institutions still rely on a formal diagnosis in determining eligibility and provision of services, the changes in the Diagnostic Statistical Manual influence what is considered a diagnosed disability. How might that impact who is deemed eligible? Conversation will focus around the changes, and how the DSM and diagnoses are used in working with students and their needs.

4 Session IV: Career Exploration: A Preface to Major, Career, and Advising Accommodations and services address needs of campus and classroom access. Little time is spent specifically on choosing a major and career interest. The significance of self-awareness, direction, and identified goals affects motivation and personal investment. How can Disability Services work to support or work in tandem with career exploration and choosing a major? Session V: Assessment What? How? Why? Program assessment is an ongoing expectation. There are myriad aspects of services to measure and different ways to collect and present the information. Discussion will focus on how to determine what meaningful information can be gathered and shared with others (i.e., administration) to review programs/services, provide statistics on activities, and help in justifying priorities or addressing needs and concerns. Session VI: Existing Technology/Resources & Maximizing Its Use Everyday technology and resources exist. Rather than approach assistive technology as a means for accommodations limited to students with disabilities, it is important to identify how to maximize what is (likely) already available to meet individual needs. In the end, it often accommodates albeit without any request, process, approval, or 3rd party involvement. Parent-Focused Institute THURSDAY NIGHT (4:30-7:00pm) *Transition 101: Things to know about prep for postsecondary ed (DS panel) *Parent Perspective (panel) *Informative Networking (facilitated Q&A) Welcoming parents, higher education personnel and K-12 educators, this extended session provides insights on the college admission and accommodation process. In Part I, Disability service coordinators will train on common points and expectations of the school-to-college transition. Part II consists of Oklahoma parents of college students; diverse across college choices, talents as well as disability support needs. Our parent panel will share their experiences, those positive and less so, and conclude with a facilitated Q&A period. OK-AHEAD Spring Conference

5 Registration Name Job Title Organization/Institution Address City State Zip Phone Access Services: Please identify accommodations you will need for the conference before March 31, Dietary Needs Sign Language Interpreter FM amplification system Alternative media format Braille Large print Other Registration: Preregistration (members) Preregistration (non-members) Student/Parent Parent Institute $70 $90 $35 $10 (single) $15 (couple) On-site registration add $10 Pay by: Check PO # Make checks and POs payable to OK-AHEAD OK-AHEAD's EIN: OK-AHEAD PO Box Oklahoma City, OK Conference Questions and Cancellation Questions about the Conference? Call or clweb@ok-ahead.org. Cancellations must be made by 5 pm April 1, 2014 to avoid registration charges.