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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Recommendations to New York State for strategies to increase access

2. Institutional Commitment within Postsecondary Education (continued)

  • Institutions of postsecondary education include issues related to access and success of students with disabilities as a primary consideration when making significant program or policy decisions, whether in the area of recruitment and admissions, curriculum, infrastructure or general campus life.

  • Colleges and universities work to expand the capacity within each separate office and program - from financial aid, to academic or career counseling - to work directly with students with disabilities rather than expecting an office of disability services to handle such specific tasks.

Outcomes

The percentage of New York State's institutions of postsecondary education that have a specific and formal planning component addressing universal design and access by the next comprehensive plan cycle will increase.

The number of college and university students who self-report as having one, or more, disability (ies) will increase over the next five years.

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