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College 4 U

2008

December 6, 2008

Virginia Commonwealth University

University Student Commons

Richmond, VA

College 4 U is a free college preview event for students with disabilities. The College 4 U Planning Committee is grateful for the sponsorship of the Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center (T/TAC) at Virginia Commonwealth University. Their contributions have allowed this event to occur today.

We wish to thank the Virginia Department of Education for their generous contribution to College 4 U. We are grateful for their appreciation of the significance of this event.

We wish to acknowledge the generous contribution of free parking by VCU’s Office of Parking and Transportation for today’s event.

We wish to thank all VCU students who have participated in College 4 U today. Their help in serving on panels, answering questions, and guiding students and families throughout the day has been invaluable.

Planning Committee

*Kathe Wittig -- VDOE’s T/TAC, Virginia Commonwealth University

*Liz Getzel -- RRTC, Virginia Commonwealth University

*Renee Bullano – VDOE’s T/TAC, Virginia Commonwealth University

*Shannon McManus -- RRTC, Virginia Commonwealth University

Judy Averill -- Chesterfield County Public Schools

Susanne Croasdaile – VDOE’s T/TAC, Virginia Commonwealth University

Judy Howlett -- Richmond City Public Schools

Marianne Moore – Virginia Department of Education

Jean Steveson – Department of Rehabilitative Services

*Co-Chairs

Agenda at a Glance

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

Commonwealth Ballroom: Welcome and Keynote Address

9:30 - 10:20 a.m.

Richmond Salon 1: There are No IEPs in College

Richmond Salon 2: Changing Roles for Parents

Richmond Salon 3: How to Get from High School to College

Richmond Salon 4: I’m Determined Student Panel

James River Terrace: Organizing Life in College Using Technology

10:30 - 11:20 a.m.

Richmond Salon 1: Learning Strategies for College Success

Richmond Salon 2: Career Planning in College -- Getting a Head Start

Richmond Salon 3: How to Get from High School to College

Richmond Salon 4: Navigating College Student Panel

James River Terrace: Using Assistive Technology for Reading and Writing

11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Richmond Salon 1: Learning Strategies for College Success

Richmond Salon 2: Career Planning in College -- Getting a Head Start

Richmond Salon 3: What Professors Will Expect from You and What You can Expect

from Them

Richmond Salon 4: Disability Information Management

James River Terrace: Assistive Technology Resource Fair

Virginia Room: Resource Fair from 10:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Conference Presentations

8:30 - 9:15 a.m.

Commonwealth Ballroom: Welcome and Keynote Address

Welcoming Remarks -- Dr. Beverly J. Warren, Dean, School of Education, Virginia Commonwealth University

Keynote Address -- Danielle Fortney, James Madison University

9:30 - 10:20 a.m.

Richmond Salon 1: There are No IEPs in College

The presentation highlights how, under Federal law, the rights and responsibilities of students with disabilities and educational institutions differ between high school and college. The presentation also will illustrate concepts through real life scenarios and incorporate ample time for questions and answers.

Bisi Okubadejo, Attorney; U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1100 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, Suite 316, Washington, D.C. 20004; (202) 786-0515

Betsy Trice, Attorney; U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., Suite 316, Washington, D.C. 20004; (202) 786-0564

Richmond Salon 2: Changing Roles for Parents

This session will recognize that parents of students with disabilities will face many challenges as their student enters higher education. The parent’s role takes on a new name, a new path and a new mind-set. Let’s prepare ourselves and our students for this exciting, frightening, rewarding and nerve-racking journey ahead.

Jeananne Dixon, Center for Disabilities Coordinator; New River Community College, Box 1127, Dublin VA 24073; (540) 674-3600 ext. 4358; NRDIXOJ@nr.edu

Richmond Salon 3: How to Get from High School to College

Are you coming close to graduation? Are you thinking about college? This session will take you through the steps you need to accomplish to be proactive while finishing high school and for entering your first semester in college. It will focus on campus resources and plans to help students be successful in college as well as information useful to understanding the differences between occupation/technical programs, transfer programs to four-year universities, and career studies certificate programs.

Susan Roach, Specialist, Office of Student Accommodations, Parham Road Campus; (804) 523-5289, FAX (804) 371-3527; sroach@reynolds.edu

Debby Wilkerson, Counselor, College Wide; (804) 523-5972, FAX (804) 371-0070;

dwilkerson@reynolds.edu

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, P.O. Box 85622, Richmond, VA 23285-5622

Richmond Salon 4: I’m Determined -- Student Panel

This group of high school students will explain how participation in self determination activities has helped to prepare them for a potentially successful postsecondary experience. The importance of understanding abilities/ disabilities and advocating for accommodations will be explored. Tips will be offered to participants for enhancing self-determination skills.

James River Terrace: Organizing Life in College Using Technology

An overview of the iPods, web calendars, alarm systems, and other assistive technologies that keep college students on-task and making progress. Explore a range of high-tech, mid-tech, and light-tech tools that students can use to organize themselves for college success.

Susanne Croasdaile, sscroasdaile@vcu.edu, (804) 828-8179

Sharon Jones, scjones@vcu.edu, (804) 827-1398

Kelly Ligon, kligon@vcu.edu, (804) 827-9993

Mona Pruett, mdpruett@vcu.edu, (804) 827-9990

Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center at VCU, 10 East Franklin St., P.O. Box 843081, Richmond, VA 23284-3081; Website: vcu.edu/ttac; Blog:

10:30 - 11:20 a.m.

Richmond Salon 1: Learning Strategies for College Success

More than just helpful tips, come to a hands-on workshop and try a few strategies proven to help you learn both more effectively and efficiently. Participants will practice one time-management strategy and one test-taking strategy. You will also receive various resources to support your learning success in college. This session is geared to students, but teachers, parents, and others are welcome to participate.

Carrie Martell, M.Ed, Special Education Teacher, Harrisonburg City Public Schools; cmartell@harrisonburg.k12.va.us

Ashley Reyher, M.Ed, Special Education Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools; aereyher@henrico.k12.va.us

Richmond Salon 2: Career Planning in College -- Getting a Head Start

This session will address the basic steps anyone needs to take to assess their talents and skills and determine appropriate career paths. Additionally, for a student with a disability, the session will explore what things need to be disclosed from an ADA perspective.

Rosezelia W. Roy, Coordinator, Students with Disabilities Program; Virginia State University, P. O. Box 9030, Petersburg, VA 23806; (804) 524-5061, TTY(804) 524-5838; rroy@vsu.edu

Richmond Salon 3: How to Get from High School to College

Are you coming close to graduation? Are you thinking about college? This session will take you through the steps you need to accomplish to be proactive while finishing high school and for entering your first semester in college. It will focus on campus resources and plans to help students be successful in college as well as information useful to understanding the differences between occupation/technical programs, transfer programs to four-year universities, and career studies certificate programs.

Susan Roach, Specialist, Office of Student Accommodations, Parham Road Campus; (804) 523-5289, FAX (804) 371-3527; sroach@reynolds.edu

Debby Wilkerson, Counselor, College Wide; (804) 523-5972, FAX (804) 371-0070;

dwilkerson@reynolds.edu

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College, P.O. Box 85622, Richmond, VA 23285-5622

Richmond Salon 4: Navigating College -- Student Panel

Join a panel of college students as they share their experiences about what has been helpful to them as they navigate college life with a disability. Time will be allowed for questions from the audience.

James River Terrace: Using Assistive Technology for Reading and Writing: How to Free Up Your Time to do Other Things!

An overview and demonstration of AT text-to-speech and speech-to-text software that makes accessing college texts a little easier.

Sharon Jones, scjones@vcu.edu, (804) 827-1398

Kelly Ligon, kligon@vcu.edu, (804) 827-9993

Mona Pruett, mdpruett@vcu.edu, (804) 827-9990

Virginia Department of Education’s Training & Technical Assistance Center at VCU; 10 E. Franklin St., P.O. Box 843081, Richmond, VA 23284-3081; Website: vcu.edu/ttac; Blog:

11:30 - 12:30 p.m.

Richmond Salon 1: Learning Strategies for College Success

More than just helpful tips, come to a hands-on workshop and try a few strategies proven to help you learn both more effectively and efficiently. Participants will practice one time-management strategy and one test-taking strategy. You will also receive various resources to support your learning success in college. This session is geared to students, but teachers, parents, and others are welcome to participate.

Carrie Martell, M.Ed, Special Education Teacher, Harrisonburg City Public Schools; cmartell@harrisonburg.k12.va.us

Ashley Reyher, M.Ed, Special Education Teacher, Henrico County Public Schools; aereyher@henrico.k12.va.us

Richmond Salon 2: Career Planning in College -- Getting a Head Start

This session will address the basic steps anyone needs to take to assess their talents and skills and determine appropriate career paths. Additionally, for a student with a disability, the session will explore what things need to be disclosed from an ADA perspective.

Rosezelia W. Roy, Coordinator; Students with Disabilities Program; Virginia State University, P. O. Box 9030, Petersburg, VA 23806; (804) 524-5061, TTY(804) 524-5838; rroy@vsu.edu

Richmond Salon 3: What Professors Will Expect from You and What You Can Expect from Them

One of the great things about college is that students have more freedom of choice than they did in high school. But that freedom brings added responsibility. This session will focus on what students and faculty can expect from each other, and how students with disabilities can more effectively manage their relationships with faculty.

Dr. Marianne Miller, Associate Professor and Assistant Chair; Department of Management, School of Business, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 844000, Richmond, VA 23284-4000; (804) 828-7185; mmiller@vcu.edu

Richmond Salon 4: Disability Information Management: Disclosure and Communication

This session will address how to manage disability information -- both personal and academic -- and the practical issues that accompany disclosure and communication about accommodations. Strategies for parents, students, and professors will be provided which will aid in crossing the disability stigma barrier that many students confront.

Jack Trammell, Ph.D., Director of Disability Support Services; Randolph-Macon College, P.O. Box 5005, Ashland, VA 23005; (804) 752-7343; jtrammel@rmc.edu

James River Terrace: Assistive Technology Resource Fair

Explore a range of high-tech, mid-tech, and light-tech tools that can be used for college success. A variety of technology will be displayed including iPods, web calendars, alarm systems, text-to-speech, speech-to-text software, and other assistive technologies that keep college students making progress.

Resource Fair Exhibitors – Virginia Rooms

Colleges and Universities

ECPI College of Technology -- Moorefield Campus

Jennifer Scott, High School Presenter/Admissions Representative (jscott@ecpi.edu)

800 Moorefield Park Drive -- Richmond, VA 23236

Voice: (804) 330-5533 x76285 -- ecpi.edu

ECPI is a regionally accredited college that offers A.S. and B.S. degrees in various information technology fields.

J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Office of Student Accommodations

Susan Roach, (804) 523-5289, (sroach@reynolds.edu) and Debbie Wilkerson (804) 523-5627, (dwilkerson@reynolds.edu), Student Services Specialists

P.O. Box 85622 Richmond, VA 23285-5622

(804) 786-8800 TTY -- reynolds.edu

The Office of Student Accommodations at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College provides services for students with disabilities.

Richard Bland College Student Disability Support Office

Evanda S. Watts-Martinez (ewatts@rbc.edu)

Joilefawn Liddell (jliddell@rbc.edu)

11301 Johnson Rd. -- Petersburg, VA 23805

(804) 862-6263 VOICE -- (804) 862-6213 TTY

rbc.edu and rbc.edu/PDFS/disability_support_services.pdf

As the only public two-year institution in Virginia that offers on-campus living facilities, Richard Bland College is the perfect choice for students looking for the full collegiate experience but at the significantly reduced cost of a junior college. The Student Disability Support Office seeks to foster a barrier-free learning environment where all students have equal access to the programs held on the campus of Richard Bland College. Because all students offer unique, creative and meaningful perspectives to the campus of Richard Bland College, our goal is to promote their overall growth through programs, which are designed to support students’ efforts within and beyond the college.

Strayer University

Deanna Lindsey (deannalindseyva@)

11501 Nuckols Road -- Glen Allen, VA 23059

(757) 560-8086 VOICE -- strayer.edu

Strayer University strives to make earning your degree as convenient as possible, while providing an affordable, quality education in a supportive environment. One-on-one help is available from Learning Resource Center specialists and tutors to help you do your best in challenging classes.

University of Virginia Learning Needs and Evaluation Center

Dr. Robert Diamond, Clinical Psychologist (LNEC@virginia.edu)

PO Box 800760 -- Charlottesville, VA 22908-0760

(434) 243-5180 VOICE -- virginia.edu/studenthealth/lnec.html

The Learning Needs and Evaluation Center (LNEC) at UVA determines eligibility and provides academic accommodations for students with documented disabilities at UVA. Our primary purpose is to promote the academic success of students with disabilities by providing equal access within the University community.

Virginia Commonwealth University Disability Support Services

Joyce Knight, Coordinator (jbknight@vcu.edu)

907 Floyd Ave. -- Richmond, VA 23220

(804) 828-2253 VOICE -- (804) 828-1944 FAX -- students.vcu.edu/dss

The Office of Disability Support Services determines appropriate academic adjustments such as program and exam modifications, classroom accommodations, and auxiliary aids.

Virginia State University Students with Disabilities Program

Rosezelia W. Roy, Coordinator

Chevon Bogle-Dessuit, Counselor

P. O. Box 9030 -- Petersburg, VA 23806

(804) 524-5061 VOICE -- (804) 524-5838 TTY -- (804) 524-5978 FAX

vsu.edu/pages/323.asp

The mission of the Students with Disabilities Program is to provide an integrated and cohesive set of support programs, services and activities for students with disabilities. Our goal is to maximize the educational potential of each student with a disability while helping him or her develop and maintain independence.

National, State, and Community Support Services

Barnes & Noble @ VCU Bookstore

1111 W. Broad Street -- Richmond, VA 23284

(804) 828-1678 VOICE -- bsv.vcu.edu/retailstr

The Barnes & Noble @ VCU Bookstore offers a variety of books and study materials of interest to students with disabilities and their parents.

College Living Experience (CLE)

Ann-Marie Stripling, Outreach Coordinator (astripling@esa-)

(571) 970-0158 VOICE --

College Living Experience (CLE) is a post-secondary support program for college-age students with disabilities. CLE is a comprehensive program that provides young adults with the opportunity to pursue higher education and transition into their next life stage – independent adulthood. Our staff works closely with students to provide structured tutoring to develop academic skills, group outings to facilitate the development of social skills and instruction in independent living, such as grocery shopping, cooking and paying bills.

Greater Richmond Area Scholarship Program (GRASP)

Sarah Huggins, Executive Director (shuggins@)

Bettsy Heggie, Director of Advising (tbcheggie@)

Paula Buckley, Advisor

4551 Cox Road, Ste 110 -- Glen Allen, VA 23060

(804) 527-7785 VOICE --

G.R.A.S.P. is a non-profit, 501©(3) tax exempt organization founded in 1983 to provide resources to students and families in need to access financial aid, scholarships, private financial support and counseling to encourage and maximize each student’s educational opportunities. G.R.A.S.P.’s mission is to increase the college attendance and graduation rate, particularly among families without sufficient financial resources to accomplish such mission without G.R.A.S.P.’s guidance and financial assistance.

Greater Richmond Transit Company (GRTC)

101 South Davis Avenue -- Richmond, VA 23220

(804) 358-GRTC VOICE --

GRTC Transit System is a century-old, non-profit organization with a very progressive attitude. With improvements and additions like expanded services for the elderly and disabled, vanpool and carpool development, the University Pass Program for VCU students and employees, and expanded service to surrounding counties and cities; GRTC Transit System has truly become a world class transportation system serving every sector of the Richmond region, and is considered one of the most efficient transit systems in the United States.

NewWell Fund

Joey Wallace, Executive Director (Joey.Wallace@)

1602 Rolling Hills Drive -- Richmond, VA 23229

Toll Free: (866) 835-5976 VOICE; (804) 662-9997 VOICE/TTY; (804) 662-9533 FAX



The NewWell Fund provides low-interest loans for assistive technology to Virginians with disabilities or their families. It also provides Telework loans for individuals working from home who need equipment.

Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)

Kathy Maybee (maybee@)

100 N. Washington Street, Ste 234 -- Falls Church, VA 22301

(703) 923-0010 VOICE --

The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center works to build positive futures for Virginia’s children by working collaboratively with families, schools and communities in order to improve opportunities for excellence in education and success in school and community life. PEATC’s special focus is children with disabilities. PEATC provides services and support for families and professionals; easy-to-understand, research-based information and training, and opportunities for strategic partnerships and advocacy for systemic improvement.

Program for Adults in Vocational Education (PAVE)

Mark Richardson, Program Coordinator (mrichardson@reynolds.edu)

700 E. Jackson Street -- Richmond, VA 23219

(804) 523-5574 VOICE -- (804)786-4955 FAX -- jsr.vccs.edu/jsr_sds/pave.htm

The Program for Adults in Vocational Education (P.A.V.E.) is a vocational training program for adults with mental disabilities. P.A.V.E. serves students with mild mental retardation, emotional disabilities and learning disabilities. The overall purpose of P.A.V.E. is to provide a post-secondary vocational training program that incorporates functional academic instruction, job skills training and community-based internships.

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic (RFB&D)

Sara Mateyka, VR Counselor (Sara.Mateyka@dbvi.)

397 Azalea Avenue -- Richmond, VA 23227

(804) 371-3254 VOICE --

The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired (DBVI) is committed to providing quality services to assist Virginia’s citizens who are blind, deafblind or vision impaired in achieving their maximum level of employment, education, and personal independence. The department provides an array of specialized services to Virginians who are blind of all ages to assist them in attaining the skills, confidence and positive outlook that are critical to independence.

Virginia Department of Education’s Teachers Rock! Career Awareness Campaign

Laura O’Brien, Consultant, Teach Virginia (info@)

1-888-TEACHV1 VOICE -- plugin

Teachers Rock! is a campaign created to increase awareness of and excitement about careers in the field of education. Sponsored by the Virginia Department of Education, Teachers Rock inspires young people to consider careers in the teaching profession.

Virginia Department of Education’s Training and Technical Assistance Center at

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU T/TAC) Assistive Technology Team

Sharon Jones (scjones@vcu.edu)

Kelly Ligon (kligon@vcu.edu)

Mona Pruett (mdpruett@vcu.edu)

Susanne Croasdaile (sscroasdaile@vcu.edu)

10 East Franklin St., Suite 200 -- Richmond, VA 23219

(800) 426-1595 VOICE -- (800) 828-1120 TDD -- vcu.edu/ttac

The VCU T/TAC works to increase the capacity of school personnel, service providers, and families to meet the needs of children and youth with disabilities and improve their performance. The assistive technology team provides information and support related to assistive technology that can be used to improve a student’s ability to function or to acquire information.

Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services

Erica Lovelace (erica.lovelace@drs.)

Jean Steveson (jean.steveson@drs.)

8004 Franklin Farms Dr. -- Richmond, VA 23288-0300

(804) 662-7018 VOICE --

In partnership with people with disabilities and their families, the Virginia Department of Rehabilitative Services (DRS) collaborates with the public and private sectors to provide and advocate for the highest quality services that empower individuals with disabilities to maximize their employment, independence and full inclusion into society.

VCU Rehabilitation Research and Training Center -- Going to College

Elizabeth Evans Getzel, Director of Postsecondary Initiatives (lgetzel@vcu.edu)

1314 West Main Street -- Richmond, VA 23284-2011

(804) 827-0748 VOICE

Going to College is a user friendly, comprehensive website that can be used by high school students with disabilities, families, guidance counselors, and special education teachers to learn more about college life, college options, and how to prepare for college success. It’s designed for high school students and provides information, activities, and additional resources that can help students get a head start in planning for college. Most importantly, high school students will hear from college students about their experiences in college. The Going to College website (going-to-) will be available January 2009.

Conference Notes

VCU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution providing access to education and employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, veteran’s status, political affiliation or disability. If special accommodations are needed contact the Academic Campus at (804) 828-2253 Voice/TTY.

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