AHEAD in Texas is pleased to announce that registration is now open for our Fall Virtual Conference, Forward Together: A Community of Practice. This one-day, fully online event offers timely, practical professional learning designed for disability services professionals, faculty, advisors, testing center staff, and student affairs leaders.
Why attend
- The price is right!: Just $50 for a full program of sessions.
- CEUs: Earn 5 hours of Continuing Education Units.
- Practice-focused: Actionable strategies, tools, and case examples you can apply immediately.
- Community: Engage with colleagues across Texas to share solutions and strengthen a statewide network of practice.
- Accessible: Accommodations are available upon request.
Expect tools, not just talk. Sessions emphasize applied practice: checklists that streamline case handling, decision guides for ADA/Section 504 determinations, and repeatable workflows that strengthen communication with faculty and campus partners. We will translate policy into practice with clear examples, sample language you can adapt for your campus, and strategies that reduce institutional risk while improving the student experience. You will leave with concrete steps you can implement the next business day.
The heart of this conference is our community of practice. Across the state, professionals are navigating similar questions—documentation standards, testing center logistics, instructor engagement, and the mechanics of ensuring access in complex learning environments. Forward Together creates space to compare notes, surface what is working, and troubleshoot what needs refinement. Expect guided discussions that invite candid problem-solving, case-based learning grounded in real scenarios, and opportunities to build relationships that last beyond the conference.
Our program is designed for disability services professionals, faculty who partner in the accommodation process, advisors and case managers, testing center staff, student affairs leaders, and colleagues responsible for compliance. Whether you are establishing foundational processes or refining mature systems, the sessions aim to meet you where you are and move your practice forward with clarity and confidence.
Speaker announcements are coming soon. We are curating a lineup of practitioners and thought leaders who bring both policy fluency and campus-tested implementation experience. Topics will address current trends and pressure points for the fall term, including documentation review, interactive process practices, test proctoring standards and workflows, and effective communication with students and faculty. Each session is built to connect guidance with action so you can adapt ideas to the realities of your institution.
Accessibility remains central to our planning. Zoom will be our platform, and we welcome requests for accommodations in advance to ensure an inclusive experience for all participants. If you are planning to attend with colleagues, consider registering as a team to align practices and accelerate implementation on your campus.
Professional development is most valuable when it strengthens daily work and the student journey. Forward Together is a focused, cost-effective way to earn CEUs, deepen your toolkit, and connect with peers who are committed to practical, compliant, student-centered solutions. Seats are limited for this virtual gathering.
Registration is open—reserve your place today!