Center for Disability and Education

01/16/2026

We have exciting news. Martha Mock (PI) and Mary Judge Diegert (co-PI) have received a $1 million grant from the Department of Education to further their work in program accreditation.

“Students and their families need clear, reliable information about program quality, student learning, and employment outcomes to make informed decisions,” says Mock. “Accreditation plays a critical role in ensuring accountability, consistency, and continuous improvement across these postsecondary programs.”

This work will be done in partnership with the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council .

A $1 million federal grant to URochester and the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation Council advances quality, transparency, and workforce outcomes nationwide.

01/14/2026

The National Down Syndrome Congress has shared a wonderful free toolkit for State and Local Policy Advocacy. Advocating is a great way to share your story and take action. Check it out and share!

We’re excited to launch the new NDSC State & Local Policy Advocacy Toolkit 🎉 This is a helpful resource for self-advocates, families, and allies who want to create change close to home 🏡

This easy-to-use toolkit focuses on state and local issues and offers guidance on connecting with leaders, sharing your story, building relationships, and organizing in your community 🗣️🤝

It also includes examples of one-pagers, elevator speeches, social media posts, and public comments to help you get started and feel confident taking action at the state and local level ✨

Click here to view the toolkit > https://bit.ly/NDSC-State-Local-Toolkit

01/08/2026

We are looking forward to this speaker series! Be sure to register for the first session!

Join The Northeast Postsecondary Education Alliance (NEPSEA) for the first in six-part speaker series!

College-Based Transition Services in Action
January 14, 3-4pm ET
Presented by Lyndsey Nunes and Ashley Collins

Learn how Massachusetts is expanding inclusive dual enrollment through partnerships between school districts and colleges — strengthening transition pathways for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
All states welcome.

Register at https://tcollege.me/45h3cP6

01/08/2026

Understanding Adult ADHD: Myths and Practical Tools for Thriving

01/06/2026

"Researchers at Stony Brook University, the University of Tennessee, National Disability Institute, and the Oxford Institute of Population Ageing estimates that a household containing an adult with a disability that limits their ability to work requires, on average, 28 percent more income (or an additional $17,690 a year) to obtain the same standard of living as a similar household without a member with a disability."

12/21/2025

Are you in the Rochester, New York area? We have great news! Move to Include and WXXI are hosting a free screening of this wonderful documentary:

“The Ride Ahead” Screening + Panel Discussion
Tuesday, January 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
The Little Theatre, L1 (240 East Avenue)
This is a free event, but reservations are required.

The Ride Ahead is a film by: Samuel Habib, Dan Habib and Erica Lupinacci.

Join Move to IncludeTM for a special FREE screening and panel discussion on transitioning to adulthood for people with disabilities. In “The Ride Ahead”, meet Samuel Habib, a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alo...

12/21/2025

In the Rochester, New York area? We highly recommend this documentary.

In “The Ride Ahead”, meet Samuel Habib, a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alone an adult with a disability. Can a community of disability activists help him follow his dreams? The film will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Noelle E. C. Evans, WXXI News education reporter.

EVENT DETAILS:
“The Ride Ahead” Screening + Panel Discussion
Tuesday, January 6, 6:30-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6 p.m.)
The Little Theatre, L1 (240 East Avenue)
This is a free event, but reservations are required.

Ride Ahead is a film by: Samuel Habib, Dan Habib and Erica Lupinacci.

Join Move to IncludeTM for a special FREE screening and panel discussion on transitioning to adulthood for people with disabilities. In “The Ride Ahead”, meet Samuel Habib, a typical 21-year-old, itching to move out, start a career, and find love. But no one tells you how to be an adult, let alo...

12/19/2025

The wait is almost over! 🎉

The Museum of Disability History officially opens on February 17, 2026.📅

This museum is a place for learning, reflection, and celebration, highlighting disability history, culture, and activism across time.

Congratulations to The Viscardi Center for bringing this important vision to life.

Come Visit Us Today

12/19/2025

A unique and wonderful opportunity!

The 2026 AAPD Fall Internship Program Application is now open. Our Internship Program places students and recent graduates with disabilities in paid internships. Interns build leadership skills, explore career opportunities, and connect with the disability community. .

The 2026 AAPD Fall Internship Program will be fully virtual. Ten interns will be selected to complete remote internships at placement sites. Applications are due February 5, 2026 at 5:00 pm ET. Apply today at: https://ow.ly/PvGy50XKlSB

We will have an information session to learn more about the program and application on January 8, 2026 at 3:00 pm ET. CART and ASL will be provided. The session will be recorded and available on the AAPD website.

We look forward to hearing from you!

ID: A colorful graphic detailing all the information in the post, the Fall Internship Program applications are open for 2026, the deadline is February 5, 2026 at 5pm.

12/17/2025

A big shoutout to friend and colleague Joyce A. Steel on receiving the RBJ ICON Honors Award. We are so happy for you, Joyce. You deserve all the recognition.

12/12/2025

Here is an update on the accreditation work happening in inclusive higher education from our partners Think College.

Program accreditation is a critical step for inclusive postsecondary education programs, and The Accreditation Workgroup continues to work hard to develop and refine the process. Keep reading for more information on what's been done and what's to come.

12/08/2025

The University of Kansas has received a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education to grow the university’s transition program for students with intellectual disabilities.

A $1.9 million grant from the Department of Education will spur expansion of a support program for students with intellectual disabilities at two Kansas-based institutions.