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WINAHEAD is made up of representatives from thirty institutions. Our members are professionals employed by two- and four-year colleges and universities who work directly with students with disabilities to ensure equal access to higher education. WIN indicates the geographic area we represent: Western Iowa and Nebraska. AHEAD is our national parent organization, the Association on Higher Education and Disability.
Tag Archives: Higher Education
Dear Colleague Letter: Accessibility in Online Education
On May 19, 2023, the Justice Department and Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights, issued a “Dear Colleague” letter addressing online accessibility requirements in Higher Education. The letter suggests that OCR is getting more serious about holding institutions accountable … Continue reading
Stairway to Stem: The Accommodations Process: A Primer for Faculty
Stairway to Stem is an online resource for autistic students, their parents, and post-secondary STEM instructors. The site features resources for autistic students / students on the autism spectrum transitioning from high school to college, particularly in Science, Technology, Engineering, … Continue reading
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Pregnant and Parenting Students – Resources for Students
Although pregnancy is not covered by the ADA, many disability services offices are being asked by their institutions to provide support to pregnant students. The Pregnant Scholar Project – “For Students” section has some excellent resources DSS staff can share … Continue reading
Pregnant and Parenting Students – Resources for Faculty and Administrators
Although pregnancy is not covered by the ADA, many disability services offices are being asked by their institutions to provide support to pregnant students. DSS providers may find that they are not only providing support to pregnant or parenting students … Continue reading
This site is designed for the members of of the thirty institutions that participate in WINAHEAD. The resources contributed here have been contributed by and for the members to enable them to ask questions, learn best practices and otherwise easily find resources that help them do their work more easily.
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