1. C OLLEGE C HANGES E VERYTHING … For Everyone

2. 25 th Anniversary A mericans with D isabilities A ct J ULY 26, 2015

3. G EORGE H.W. B USH A MERICANS WITH D ISABILITIES A CT - 1990 Enacted by US congress in 1990 The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination based on disability ADA definition: “ a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits major life activity” Areas covered include but is not limited to: Employment Education at all levels including Higher Ed

4. G EORGE W. B USH A MERICANS WITH D ISABILITIES A CT A MENDED A CT (ADAAA) Amended 9-25-2008 took affect January 2009 Revises the definition of “disability” to more broadly encompass impairments that substantially limit a major life activity. Changes also clarify coverage of impairments that are episodic or in remission that substantially limit a major life activity when active, such as epilepsy or post traumatic stress disorder.

5. O FFICE OF THE A SSISTANT S ECRETARY This year, we will celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101-12213. We at the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) in the United States Department of Education (Department) recognize the progress our country has made toward ensuring that educational opportunities are provided free from disability discrimination. As Secretary Arne Duncan has stated, the Department is “strengthening our efforts to ensure that all students, including those with disabilities, have the tools they need to benefit from a world-class education that prepares them for success in college and careers. Dear Colleague Letter – January 19, 2012 5

6. CCE + ADA Past Present Future

7. CCE + ADA: P AST Post-Secondary Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Round-Table Expanding Participation Outreach “Case Managers” Break-out informational sessions included enabling seeking and sharing of wisdom by stakeholders ISACorps

8. ISAC ORPS Rep. Bob Pritchard – College Planning Act ISACorps : Supporting Students with a Disability or Impairment Fall 2012: short webinar 2013 - Present Day: Intense training sessions during CorpsCon Future: (7-14-15): ISACorps team created a framework to create a curriculum that takes their work deeper in regions across the state from everything to working with students to diversity among the ISACorps itself!

9. CCE + ADA: P RESENT 2015 College Changes Everything Illinois Student Assistance Commission Illinois State Board of Education Illinois Board of Higher Education Illinois Community College Board Illinois College Access Network Federation of Independent Illinois Colleges and Universities Advance Illinois Generations Serving Generations Voices for Illinois Children Women Employed

10. CCE + ADA: F UTURE Join the conversation: B egin R evive R eview

11. CCE + ADA: F UTURE Conversation Starters and Helpful Resources Illinois Education Research Council: 4-2010 A Longitudinal Study of Illinois High School Graduates with Disabilities: A Six-Year Analysis of Postsecondary Enrollment and Completion: http://ierc.siue.edu Illinois State Board of Education Transition Outreach Resources, Models and Activities: http://www.isbe.net/spec-ed/html/transition_video.htm

12. CCE + ADA: T RENDING @ADA25Chicago Greater Together #ADA25Chicago # collegechangeseverything2015 #60by2025 www.facebook.com/ADA 25Chicago Greater Together #ADA25Chicago # collegechangeseverything2015 #60by2025 TwitterFacebook

13. T HANK YOU To find out more about ADA 25 celebrations across the state and around the county go to: www.ada25chicago.org http://www.ada.gov/ada_25th_anniversary/index.html http://www.adalegacy.com/ada25 http://www.adaanniversary.org/http://www.adaanniversary.org/ (Toolkits and sign the electronic commitment pledge) http://faithanddisability.org/projects/ada-25th-anniversary/ Faith-Based community outreach site and resources