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2010 Conference:
Access, Equity, & Inclusion: Removing Barriers in Education for Individuals with Disabilities
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Access, Equity, & Inclusion: Removing Barriers in Education for Individuals with Disabilities
Saturday, February 13, 2010
9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Cone Ballroom, Elliott University Center, UNCG Campus
Due to enthusiastic response, registration for the conference is now closed. Thank you for your interest in this conference and please look for future events sponsored by the Access and Equity Committee of the UNCG School of Education.
Free, Public Welcome, Registration Required
Complimentary Lunch and Parking
Conference Keynote Speakers
Mr. Michael Murray
Director, North Carolina Disability Action Network
Raleigh, North Carolina
Disability: Natural, Beautiful and Welcomed
Dr. Festus E. Obiakor
Professor, Department of Exceptional Education
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Using the Comprehensive Support Model to Maximize Access, Equity, and Inclusion in General and Special Education
Interactive Session Topics
- Autism Spectrum Disorders and the Pursuit of Higher Education
- Bringing Assistive Technology to the Mainstream
- Special Education and the Law: Untangling NCLB, IDEA, and Section 504
- The Beyond Academics Program: Planning Post-secondary Education for Adults with Intellectual Disabilities
- Educators’ and Families’ Roles: Developing Individual Education Plans in Public Schools
- A Family’s Story: Navigating Public Schools and Advocating for a Child with Cerebral Palsy
2010 Conference Documents
- Using the CSM to Maximize Access, Equity, and Inclusion - Word Document
- CSM to Maximize Access, Equity, and Inclusion - PowerPoint
- AEC Glossary of Terms
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Please park in the Walker parking deck. The Walker Parking Deck is located on Sterling Street directly across from the main entrance of the Elliott University Center. Please take a ticket to enter the lot. There is no fee to park during the conference, and the gates will open automatically when you exit. No ticket is required to exit. Most of the handicapped accessible parking in the Walker deck is on the first level. Additional handicapped accessible parking is located on each level near the elevators.