1. The Higher Education Project

2. The project’s mission: organizing students with disabilities to create a powerful and influential network to connect, share resources, and address the challenges that students encounter during higher education. Connect – Learn – Advocate Our Vision

3. Connect Join a network of students on your campus or across the country Engage in ideas and discussions Share best practices and solutions to common challenges

4. Learn Explore internships, scholarships, and employment opportunities Discover disability studies programs at other universities Find out about testing accommodations Prepare for study abroad and international exchange

5. Advocate Work with disability leaders across the country Elevate student voices to the national level Educate policymakers on the needs of students with disabilities

6. Focus Group Activity 1. Divide into Small Groups 2. Choose a Group Leader (Remaining Members are “Ambassadors”) 3. Consider 3 Discussion Questions (20 mins) 4. Use Sketch Pads for Creative Brainstorming! 5. Ambassadors Visit Other Tables (10 mins) 6. Return to Original Tables 7. Discuss Conclusions and Wrap-up

7. Focus Group Activity Question #1 What are the biggest barriers for students with disabilities transitioning into and out of law school?

8. Focus Group Activity Question #2 What are the biggest barriers to success for student with disabilities enrolled in law school?

9. Focus Group Activity Question #3 In what ways can you affect changes on your campus or in your community that will have a positive impact on the legal profession for people with disabilities?

10. Focus Group Activity Final Discussion How to Take Advantage of AAPD Resources Visit www.aapd.com

11. Contact Us! highereducation@aapd.com 202-521-4306