Mission & Philosophy
Mission - Individualized and Ongoing Support
Currently, accommodations in higher education lack consideration of characteristics that
affect the ability of certain students to achieve their potential. While college accommodation
plans provide excellent in-class assistance, students with Learning Disabilities, ASDs, AS,
NVLD, and ADD require far more comprehensive, individualized, and ongoing support to
address difficulties in the areas of organization, social skills, and communication. AHEADD's
mission is to establish and maintain best practices which fill this void in a manner that
respects students as adults, complements the traditional college accommodations plan,
and maximizes use of existing campus resources.
As AHEADD grows to meet the needs of a growing number of students across the country, it
will continue to set the standard for exemplary support of exceptional students. We also
intend to provide this support in consideration of families' financial burden.
AHEADD currently charges a fee of $4200 - $5350 per student, per semester. We
consistently research and pursue opportunities to reduce the out-of-pocket cost for our
clients. In adition to securing public and private subsidies for our clients, AHEADD families
can reduce the tuition costs by utilizing an FSA and a tax credit available to cover educational
costs related to students with disabilities. We continue to petition universities and
governmental organizations for funding and believe that these sources of funding may
ultimately sustain the support provided through AHEADD.
Philosophy - Understand a Students Thoughts, Feelings and Concerns
AHEADD's philosophy is that to work effectively with our students, we must first know them as
individuals and respect each as a young adult. Once we understand a student's thoughts,
feelings, and concerns, we can facilitate problem-solving and progress that will be
meaningful, effective, and enduring for that student. We partner with each of our students in
support of achieving their academic and personal goals and do so in a way that maintains
the integrity of college/university standards. Stephen Shore's Ask and Tell provides a solid
foundation for approaching this process.
In addition to providing exceptional individualized support, AHEADD believes that working
cooperatively and creating general awareness within a campus community is vital to our
students' success. Awareness lends itself to tolerance, understanding, and a sense of
community, regardless of individual differences. To this end, staff conduct regular inservices
for faculty and other key personnel (Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services,
Academic Development, etc).
Contact us today to learn more or apply now to the AHEADD program.
Mission - Individualized and Ongoing Support
Currently, accommodations in higher education lack consideration of characteristics that
affect the ability of certain students to achieve their potential. While college accommodation
plans provide excellent in-class assistance, students with Learning Disabilities, ASDs, AS,
NVLD, and ADD require far more comprehensive, individualized, and ongoing support to
address difficulties in the areas of organization, social skills, and communication. AHEADD's
mission is to establish and maintain best practices which fill this void in a manner that
respects students as adults, complements the traditional college accommodations plan,
and maximizes use of existing campus resources.
As AHEADD grows to meet the needs of a growing number of students across the country, it
will continue to set the standard for exemplary support of exceptional students. We also
intend to provide this support in consideration of families' financial burden.
AHEADD currently charges a fee of $4200 - $5350 per student, per semester. We
consistently research and pursue opportunities to reduce the out-of-pocket cost for our
clients. In adition to securing public and private subsidies for our clients, AHEADD families
can reduce the tuition costs by utilizing an FSA and a tax credit available to cover educational
costs related to students with disabilities. We continue to petition universities and
governmental organizations for funding and believe that these sources of funding may
ultimately sustain the support provided through AHEADD.
Philosophy - Understand a Students Thoughts, Feelings and Concerns
AHEADD's philosophy is that to work effectively with our students, we must first know them as
individuals and respect each as a young adult. Once we understand a student's thoughts,
feelings, and concerns, we can facilitate problem-solving and progress that will be
meaningful, effective, and enduring for that student. We partner with each of our students in
support of achieving their academic and personal goals and do so in a way that maintains
the integrity of college/university standards. Stephen Shore's Ask and Tell provides a solid
foundation for approaching this process.
In addition to providing exceptional individualized support, AHEADD believes that working
cooperatively and creating general awareness within a campus community is vital to our
students' success. Awareness lends itself to tolerance, understanding, and a sense of
community, regardless of individual differences. To this end, staff conduct regular inservices
for faculty and other key personnel (Health Services, Counseling and Psychological Services,
Academic Development, etc).
Contact us today to learn more or apply now to the AHEADD program.
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