Center for Disability and Education

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

05/06/2026

💙 TODAY is the University of Rochester Day of Giving! 💙

If you’re considering making a gift, we would love for you to think about donating directly to the Center for Disability and Education at the Warner School of Education & Human Development.

Martha Mock and Mary Judge Diegert are working hard to advance inclusive education and create opportunities that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Thank you for supporting work that matters so deeply to us! 🤩

Join me in supporting the Warner School of Education during Day of Giving 2026.

05/06/2026

🎉 TODAY is the Day of Giving! 🎉
Join us — for education, ever better. 💙💛
Every gift to the Warner School of Education & Human Development helps build a brighter future for ALL learners by supporting:
✨ Scholarships
✨ Research
✨ Community-based initiatives
✨ Innovation in teaching and learning

You can also choose to support specific areas within the University of Rochester Warner School — including the 🤩 CENTER FOR DISABILITY AND EDUCATION 🤩

Together, we can continue creating opportunities, advancing inclusion, and making an impact in education and beyond.

Join me in supporting the Warner School of Education during Day of Giving 2026.

05/01/2026

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05/01/2026