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)*

Recommendations to New York State for strategies to increase access

1. Preparation for Postsecondary Education Opportunities (continued)

  • Secondary and postsecondary institutions work with the State Education Department to review funding opportunities, through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for individuals under age 21, and through vocational rehabilitation, to cover summer preparation courses and programs.

Outcomes

Trend data over the next five years will indicate that the percentage of students with disabilities with high school diplomas, or the equivalent, admitted to postsecondary education institutions in New York State will increase.

Trend data over the next five years will indicate that the percentage of returning adults with disabilities admitted to postsecondary education institutions will increase.

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