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September 23, 2026 | 3–4pm ET   Presenter: Mary Judge Diegert  This webinar will explain how programs can get accreditation-ready. Webinar participants will learn how to assess their program’s current level of readiness, engage institutional leaders and key stakeholders, identify strengths and gaps, organize evidence, and develop a realistic plan for completing the self-study and accreditation review process. The session will also address common misconceptions and challenges programs encounter as they prepare.  Register here:  https://communityinclusion.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_17WyAK5UT9eMrmd6YA_i1w#/registration

Successful advocacy starts long before the state legislative session begins. Join us to learn how to prepare in the fall months by building relationships with legislators, policymakers, self-advocates, families, and coalition partners, while developing a proactive advocacy strategy for your state. We'll share tools, resources, and practical tips to help you elevate inclusive postsecondary education and create momentum before legislative priorities are set. Register here:  https://ipse.memberclicks.net/advocacy924 Audience: Anyone interested in state legislative advocacy

Workforce Ready Join us for the day! Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Great Hall Metro State University 700 East 7th Street Saint Paul, MN 55106 This year's  Minnesota Inclusive Higher Education Conference  will be held in person at Metro State University on September 29.  Conference registration is now open. We will  listen to experts,  learn from and alongside one another, reinforce collaborative relationships, and navigate best practices. Join us as we pave the path toward meaningful credentials, workforce readiness, and successful, competitive careers for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) in Minnesota. The theme of this year's conference,  Workforce Ready , underscores a vital connection: how inclusive postsecondary education addresses Minnesota’s workforce needs by preparing individuals with IDD for career success. With access to inclusive higher education, students with IDD earn meaningful credentials that act as powerful career-building tools—positioning them to enter the talent pipeline and thrive in competitive, integrated workplaces. We look forward to seeing you next month! The conference is free, but space is limited. Please  reserve your spot by registering today.   Questions? Contact us at  mihec@umn.edu

The SOTA Planning Committee is thrilled to announce that SOTA 2026 will take place in Sacramento, California, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel in downtown Sacramento! We are happy to have the support of the UC Davis Redwood SEED Scholars Program and look forward to providing Student Leadership Conference attendees with opportunities to engage with their program! For more information and to register:  https://taishoffcenter.syr.edu/sota/  

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Focus: Provide families with an introduction to the national landscape of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE), ways to prepare, practices, and resources.  Cost:  $25 Register:  https://taishoffcenter.syr.edu/sota/

Focus:  Provide new professionals with an introduction to the national landscape of inclusive postsecondary education (IPSE) and IPSE terms, policies, practices, and resources. The session will conclude with a review of the SOTA Conference agenda to help attendees plan which sessions to attend. Cost: $100 Registration:  https://taishoffcenter.syr.edu/sota/