Disabilities Task Force

Welcome

Acknowledgements

Foreword

Steering Committee

Definitions of Terms

Recommendations to New York State for strategies to increase access and opportunity

1. Preparation for postsecondary education opportunities

2. Institutional commitment within postsecondary education

3. Capacity of all campus personnel and students to work with and teach students with disabilities

4. Universal design and access through assistive technology

5. Career development and full employment opportunity

6. Regional coordination and partnerships

7. Accreditation and review

8. Funding and financial mechanisms to enhance the educational opportunity for students with disabilities

9. Management structure for continued collaboration and implementation

10. Conclusion

Appendices

A. Background

B. Data and Charts

C. Task Force Memberships

D. Chairpersons

E. Expert Panel

F. President's Panel

G. Liaisons

H. Guidelines to Allow for the Transfer of Assistive Technology when a Student Moves from School Jurisdiction to Higher Education, Other Human Services Agency or Employment

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Steering Committee

State University of New York

William J. Murabito
Associate Chancellor for University Life

Caroline Forsberg
Director of Disability Services and Student Life

Roger Purdy
Coordinator of Services for Students with Special Needs

City University of New York

Sheila Thomas
Dean of Student Affairs

Commission on Independent Colleges and Universities

Patricia Ricchiuti
Campus Advocacy Administrator

Association of Proprietary Colleges

Ellen Hollander
Executive Director

New York State Education Department

Brian P. McLane
Assistant Commissioner
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for
Individuals with Disabilities

Debra A. Colley
Coordinator
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for
Individuals with Disabilities

Kate Gulliver
Associate in Higher Education
Office of Higher Education

Marie T. Kopcha
Assistant in Higher Education Opportunities
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for
Individuals with Disabilities

Julie Cenci
Associate, Postsecondary Education
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for
Individuals with Disabilities


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