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The Higher Education Project

The Higher Education Project. Our Vision. The project’s mission: organizing students with disabilities to create a powerful and influential network to connect, share resources, and address the challenges that students encounter during higher education. Connect – Learn – Advocate. Connect.

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The Higher Education Project

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  1. The Higher Education Project

  2. Our Vision • The project’s mission: organizing students with disabilities to create a powerful and influential network to connect, share resources, and address the challenges that students encounter during higher education. Connect – Learn – Advocate

  3. Connect • Join a network of students on your campus or across the country • Engage in ideas and discussions • Share best practices and solutions to common challenges

  4. Learn • Explore internships, scholarships, and employment opportunities • Discover disability studies programs at other universities • Find out about testing accommodations • Prepare for study abroad and international exchange

  5. Advocate • Work with disability leaders across the country • Elevate student voices to the national level • Educate policymakers on the needs of students with disabilities

  6. Focus Group Activity • Divide into Small Groups • Choose a Group Leader (Remaining Members are “Ambassadors”) • Consider 3 Discussion Questions (20 mins) • Use Sketch Pads for Creative Brainstorming! • Ambassadors Visit Other Tables (10 mins) • Return to Original Tables • Discuss Conclusions and Wrap-up

  7. Focus Group Activity • Question #1 What are the biggest barriers for students with disabilities transitioning into and out of law school?

  8. Focus Group Activity • Question #2 What are the biggest barriers to success for student with disabilities enrolled in law school?

  9. Focus Group Activity • Question #3 In what ways can you affect changes on your campus or in your community that will have a positive impact on the legal profession for people with disabilities?

  10. Focus Group Activity • Final Discussion • How to Take Advantage of AAPD Resources • Visit www.aapd.com

  11. Contact Us! • highereducation@aapd.com • 202-521-4306

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