Mississippi has rejoined an organization that addresses the needs of students with disabilities on college campuses.
During the monthly meeting of the Board of Governors of Higher Education, the ADA and Accessible Services Task Force announced that the state has re-established the Mississippi chapter of the Association of Higher Education Individuals with Disabilities (AHEAD).
“This is a resource that will help universities better meet the needs of students on their campuses,” said Jean Lackey, vice president of the Board of Regents of Higher Education.
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AHEAD is a network of disability resource professionals who disseminate data and research on accessibility to their members while providing consultation to higher education institutions on how to most effectively support students with disabilities.
Mississippi previously had an AHEAD chapter but it was inactive, and now the state is re-gathering members.
“This will be a great resource for our university moving forward,” Lackey said.
This article originally appeared in the Mississippi Clarion Ledger: MS Joins Higher Education Disability Resource Group