by Association on Higher Education And Disability
Founded in 1977, the Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) is the premier professional membership body for disability resource professionals working in colleges and universities across the United States and internationally. With more than 5,000 members and 37 Regional Affiliates, AHEAD sets professional standards and ethical guidelines for campus disability services and monitors the legislative and regulatory landscape affecting students with disabilities.
AHEAD delivers professional development through national and regional conferences, workshops, webinars, and publications covering emerging legal, documentation, and practice issues. Its publicly accessible website hosts a knowledge base on disability law, accommodation best practices, and assistive technology in higher education. Students and families can also use AHEAD resources to understand the accommodation request process and their rights on campus.
Disability resource professionals, ADA and Section 504 coordinators, student affairs staff, and faculty seeking to create equitable campus environments — as well as disabled students and families who want an authoritative guide to the accommodation process in higher education.
Literacy support toolbar providing text-to-speech, word prediction, picture dictionaries, and highlighting tools for students and adults with dyslexia, ADHD, and other reading or writing differences.
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The Audio Braille Generator is a free online tool that converts braille words into audio, assigning a unique sound to each braille letter. It is intended to help users learn and explore the braille alphabet through an auditory medium.
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