Center for Disability and Education

07/15/2026

Know someone who is passionate about creating inclusive college opportunities for students with intellectual disabilities?

WCU University Participant (UP) Program, an IHEAC-accredited inclusive higher education program, is seeking a Program Coordinator to join their team!

This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students as they pursue their college experience, personal growth, and career goals.
📍 Position: WCU UP Program Coordinator
📌 Posting #: 182778
Learn more and apply here:
https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/34506

Please help us spread the word by sharing this opportunity with your networks!

06/23/2026

Want to know more about IDEA and the planned move of the Office of Special Education Programs to HHS? Check out this episode of Where The Ramp Ends tomorrow with Stephanie Smith Lee

06/23/2026

This sounds like a great event. If you haven't seen The Ride Ahead we highly recommend it.

Join Co-Director Samuel Habib and Executive Producer Jim LeBrecht for a FREE screening and panel discussion next week!

Attend this hybrid screening in-person at the Ed Roberts Campus in Berkeley, CA or online via Zoom on June 30 at 1pm PT/4pm ET. Samuel and Jim will be joined by a panel of disabled young adults to discuss the film, focusing on employment issues. Presented in partnership with the Center for Independent Living - Berkeley and Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation (MEAF).

Register for free ⬇️
In-person: bit.ly/CIL_TRA
Virtual:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/8017788548572/WN_qOPdRrMcR9OPnwSN8xfCcQ #/registration

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06/22/2026

Have you heard that Roberts Wesleyan University in Rochester, New York is launching a new program starting this fall?

https://www.roberts.edu/departments/teacher-education/arch/

06/15/2026

For more than 30 years, Dr. Martha Mock has dedicated her career to expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities and advancing the belief that everyone deserves access to meaningful, inclusive educational experiences.

As Director of the Center for Disability and Education at the University of Rochester - Warner School of Education, Dr. Mock has helped shape the future of inclusive higher education through research, advocacy, teacher preparation, and national leadership. Her work has transformed systems, influenced policy, and created pathways for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to thrive in college and beyond.

In this Warner Legends Series Q&A, Dr. Mock reflects on the experiences that inspired her work, the creation of the Center for Disability and Education, and her vision for a future where access and inclusion are not exceptions but expectations.

We are proud to celebrate her leadership, passion, and unwavering commitment to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn, belong, and succeed.

A Q&A with Professor Martha Mock on leading inclusive postsecondary education and disability advocacy.

05/27/2026

Will you be in the Boston area on June 11th? If so, our Director, Martha Mock, will be presenting along with colleague, Jaclyn Camden from ACE-IT in College! ACE-IT in College is one of the first programs in the nation to become accredited by the Inclusive Higher Education Accreditation.

Emerging Trends 2026 will feature Jaclyn Camden of Virginia Commonwealth University and Martha Mock of the University of Rochester, two national leaders in inclusive higher education and transition services.

Jaclyn’s work focuses on improving transition, employment, and postsecondary outcomes for students with disabilities through research, program development, and implementation at the state and national levels.

Martha is widely recognized for her leadership in inclusive higher education, accreditation, and college access for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Together, they’ll lead a conversation on accreditation in inclusive higher education, an emerging topic gaining national attention as more programs explore quality standards, program growth, and long-term sustainability.

Date & Time: Thursday, June 11, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM ET
Location: University of Massachusetts Boston

Register: https://tcollege.me/4ucab6I

05/21/2026

Our associate director, Mary Judge Diegert, is presenting on June 10th at 3pm. Register below.

Join NEPSEA June 10 at 3 PM ET to learn how programs across the USA are working toward accreditation and why it matters for quality, recognition, and long-term success. Presented by Mary Judge Diegert. Register: https://tcollege.me/4e3Rq00

05/17/2026

🎓 Graduation season is one of our favorite times of year at the Center for Disability and Education!

Today, we celebrate graduates with disabilities and all those who supported them along the way — families, faculty, mentors, peers, and advocates who helped make these accomplishments possible.

Every diploma represents perseverance, growth, community, and the belief that all students belong in higher education and beyond. We are proud of each graduate and excited to see the impact they will make in their communities and the world.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! Your future is full of possibility. 💙✨

05/12/2026

NY ABLE is offering a FREE webinar!

NY ABLE allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for qualified disability related expenses, without limiting their ability to benefit from federal benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid.

NY ABLE offers multiple investment options including a checking account and debit card option allowing individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and have quick and easy access to their own money. Earnings on investments can grow tax-deferred and are tax-free if withdrawals are used for qualified disability expenses.

For additional information about NY ABLE, or to open an account, please visit www.mynyable.org.

Join this FREE webinar on May 20th from 2:00-3:00PM to learn more about this valuable resource.

To register, click here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i0Le2ZPJTmqXwctwGBAw9w #/registration