AHEAD AND PEPNet CO-CONVENE

The Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) and The Postsecondary Education Programs Network (PEPNet) joined together at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown in Denver, Colorado July 12 - 17, 2010 to co-convene for the first time.

This co-convened event combined AHEAD's 33rd annual international conference and PEPNet's seventh biennial conference; providing one seamlessly integrated place and time for attendees from across the disability and education communities to come together for an unparalleled professional conference.

The Conference offered full educational programming that each organization has become noted for providing, while expanding the opportunities for diversity of learning opportunities for all attendees. Additionally, the event featured nationally and internationally recognized presenters, a 25,000 square foot exhibition hall; ample opportunities for formal and informal networking; and an increased diversity of professional attendance to further enhance the event.

Funded since 1996 through the OSERS Office of Special Education Programs, PEPNet provides resources and expertise that enhance educational opportunities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing--including those with co-occurring disabilities. PEPNet's national outreach is coordinated through its four regional centers.

PEPNet offers consultation, training, professional development, cutting edge technical assistance, and other resources to educational institutions, including-but not limited to: Two- and Four-year Colleges; Universities; Secondary Education Programs; Community Rehabilitation Programs; Continuing Education Programs; Adult Basic Education Programs; and Vocational and Technical Training Programs.

AHEAD is the premiere professional membership organization for individuals involved in the development of policy and in the provision of quality services to meet the needs of persons with disabilities involved in all areas of higher education. AHEAD is fortunate to have formal partnerships with 32 Regional Affiliates and numerous other professional organizations working to advance equity in higher education for people with disabilities.

AHEAD is actively involved in all facets of promoting full and equal participation by individuals with disabilities in higher education; and supporting the systems, institutions, professions, and professionals who attend to the fulfillment of this important mission.

AHEAD and PEPNet enjoyed welcoming more than 1,000 interested professionals from across the country and around the world to Denver in 2010 for this unprecedented groundbreaking event.

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Contacts:

Stephan J. Hamlin-Smith
Executive Director
AHEAD
107 Commerce Centre Drive, Suite 204
Huntersville, NC 28078
t/v: 704-947-7779
f: 704-948-7779
e: stephan@ahead.org

Catherine McLeod
Director - PEPNet - West Central Office
California State University Northridge
18111 Nordhoff Street
Northridge, CA 91330-8267
t/v: 818-677-2611
f: 818-677-4899
e: cathy.mcleod@pepnet.org