ACPA Coalition for Disability

Join us for our endorsed programs throughout ACPA26!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026
8:30am - 9:30am
• Invisible and Unheard: Addressing the Support Disparity for Black/African American College Students with Invisible Disabilities
Baltimore Convention Center | Room 301

2:30 - 3:30pm
• Nurturing Neurodiversity with Nature: Cultivating Wellbeing and Belonging
Baltimore Convention Center | Room 315

• Learner Well-Being as Reservoir: Negotiating Dis/ability in College Learning
Baltimore Convention Center | Room 324

Wednesday, April 1, 2026
2:30 - 3:30pm
• Neurodiversity: Curriculum Design for Campus Training
Baltimore Convention Center | Room 329

Join the Coalition for Disability, ACPA–College Student Educators International, and others like you in building a more anti-ableist world by participating in the 21-Day Disability Justice Challenge.
Starting April 13, 2026, participants will receive emails every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with suggested readings, podcasts, videos, reflections, and activities to deepen personal understanding and connections. The Challenge concludes on June 1, 2026.
Note: The Challenge will not run on May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. As a result, it has been extended by one day and concludes just after the end of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage month, Jewish American Heritage month, Mental Health Awareness month, and Military Appreciation month (May).
Listen, learn, reflect, and act—whether individually, with coworkers, or across your organization—to help create a more just and inclusive society.

Award Winner Spotlight: Disability Leadership Award
Award Winner: Kevin L. Wright, Ed.D.

We are excited to celebrate Kevin and the rest of our award winners at ACPA26 in Baltimore!

The ACPA26 Accessibility Guide has been released! Check the link in our bio to access it!

Shoutout to Capria Berry, ACPA26 Accessibility Advisor for all your hard work in creating this document and for your service to the ACPA26 Convention Steering Team!

Congratulations to our 2026 Coalition for Disability award winners! We are excited to honor our award winners in Baltimore!

Intersectionality Award: Daniel Jerome Blake
Alice A. Mitchell Ally Award: Sarah Hermsmeier
Disability Leadership Award: Kevin L. Wright, Ed.D
Disability Service Provider Award: Jill Sieben-Schneider, Ed.D.

Check out this podcast episode from titled Reflections and Forward Momentum: 25 Years of the ACPA Coalition for Disability & 35 Years of the ADA!

We are so thankful for collaboration and we hope you enjoy the episode!

Link in bio to our episode!

Virtual webinar opportunity from one of our endorsed sessions at ACPA25!

Current Trends in Higher Education Disability Services from a Universal Design Perspective

Monday, September 15, 2025 | 2pm ET / 11am PT

Description: In this session, two disabled scholar-practitioners will provide a topical overview of current trends within college/university disability services and why they matter to your functional area. Topics discussed will include: supporting students with psychiatric disabilities, navigating housing accommodation requests, changes in assistive technology, supporting neurodivergent students and incorporating universal design. This session is designed to provide a macro level overview of emerging themes within Disability Services for participants who may not be as familiar with the functional area.

Register for the webinar on this link: bit.ly/4m3NI7B

Join us for another one of our endorsed sessions from but in virtual format!

The Intersection of BIT, ADA, Title IX and Student Conduct

Monday, July 21, 2025 | 1pm ET / 10am PT
Presenters: W. Scott Lewis

Description: Given the shared goals of student development, access, support, accountability, and community safety, it is not surprising that behavioral intervention teams (BITs), student conduct, Title IX, and disability support (and HR) often address overlapping concerns. This overlap emphasizes the need for discussion and planning on how these areas intersect. This workshop will assist institutions in developing approaches that align with best practices and provide adequate support to students.

Register for the webinar on this link: bit.ly/40pTmYT

Join the Coalition for Disability, ACPA–College Student Educators International, and others like you in building a more anti-ableist world by participating in the 21-Day Disability Justice Challenge.
Starting June 16, 2025, participants will receive emails every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with suggested readings, podcasts, videos, reflections, and activities to deepen personal understanding and connections. The Challenge concludes on August 4, 2025.
Note: The Challenge will not run on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth. As a result, it has been extended by one day and concludes just after the end of Disability Pride Month (July).

Listen, learn, reflect, and act—whether individually, with coworkers, or across your organization—to help create a more just and inclusive society.

Sign up today! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeV2EUQ3tZqhs3yYIntyjoZI8LRi9V5ZMYzSG5CSBkVOzjTmQ/viewform

We are excited to announce that MTAN will be co-sponsoring this upcoming webinar with us! Join us on Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 | 1pm ET / 10am PT for a webinar titled Inclusive By Design: How Universal Design Fosters Belonging. This will be presented by Dr. Nicholas Lamar Wright.
Register for the webinar on this link: bit.ly/4iGK0P8

Join us for this educational opportunity!

Inclusive By Design: How Universal Design Fosters Belonging
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2025 | 1pm ET / 10am PT
Presenter: Dr. Nicholas Lamar Wright

Description: Social Justice and holistic development are vital to our work in higher education, but too often accessibility and belonging are omitted from the conversation. This program explores how implementing Universal Design and access throughout our work in student affairs leads to developing a profound sense of belonging for all individuals in our community. Join this training to learn strategies to intentionally design welcoming communities that prioritize accessibility, leading to increased retention, problem-solving, and overall well-being.

Register for the webinar on this link: bit.ly/4iGK0P8

Join us for this webinar opportunity featuring some of our great presenters from one of our endorsed programs at ACPA25!

Neurodivergence in the Workplace
Wednesday, May 21, 2025 | 1pm ET / 10am PT
Presenters: Faith Edwards and Mia Pearson-Loomis
Description: This roundtable will provide participants with the opportunity to share and discover the experiences of working professionals who identify under the neurodivergent umbrella. Conversation will center on navigating support structures in higher education systems. Roundtable participants will leave with two suggestions for empowering themselves and/or neurodivergent colleagues.

Register for the webinar on this link: bit.ly/3FtvR9N