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

Contact Us

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Summary Report (rtf)(pdf)*

Full Report (rtf)(pdf)*

Appendices - Liaisons

Gary Gardner
NYS Education Department
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Funding Sources Focus Group

Geraldine Malone Kraushaar
NYS Education Department
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Student Success and Employment Focus Group

Judith Millman
NYS Education Department
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Preparation and Readiness Focus Group

John Wiechec
NYS Education Department
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Faculty Education Focus Group

Michael Wolf
NYS Education Department
Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Assistive Technology Focus Group

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