The Association on Higher Education and Disability's 48th Annual Conference is the hallmark event for accessibility services professionals, drawing approximately 1,500 participants from around the world for extraordinary professional development and networking. This year's conference takes place July 14-18, 2025 in Denver, Colorado, bringing together presenters and participants from diverse fields, including education, technology, law, scholarship, and government.
At this critical gathering focused on equity and excellence in higher education, Symplicity will be on-site to demonstrate how our Accommodate platform is helping institutions nationwide move from burnout to breakthrough in their accessibility services.
Why AHEAD25 Matters More Than Ever
Since 1977, AHEAD has offered an unparalleled member experience to accessibility resource professionals, student affairs personnel, ADA coordinators, diversity officers, AT/IT staff, faculty and other instructional personnel, and colleagues who are invested in creating welcoming higher education experiences for disabled individuals. In today's rapidly evolving landscape of accessibility services, where demand for accommodations continues to rise and staffing challenges persist, this conference serves as a vital forum for sharing innovative solutions and evidence-based practices.
Don't Miss Our Lunch & Learn
"Efficiency Meets Empathy: Digital Solutions for Modern Disability Service Centers"
Our featured session will showcase a compelling real-world transformation story from Jackson College. You'll hear directly from Ariel Maturine, Accommodations and Student Resources Coordinator at Jackson College, alongside Symplicity's Stephanie Sanger (Accommodate Client Manager) and Sabina Fidahić (Account Manager), as they reveal how leveraging technology has revolutionized their approach to accessibility services.
Add the event to your calendar!
What you'll discover:
- How Jackson College increased operational efficiency while maintaining the personal touch students need
- Specific strategies for removing administrative barriers that drain staff time and energy
- Automated processes that replaced manual spreadsheet management
- Tools and data insights that enable more meaningful, individualized student connections
- Real metrics showing the impact on both staff workload and student satisfaction
Lunch will be provided! If you have dietary restrictions, please email ajordan@symplicity.com.
More Ways to Connect
- One-on-One Sessions: Available July 16-18 with our client support team—schedule personalized consultations to discuss your specific challenges and goals
- Live Demos: See Accommodate in action and learn about the latest features that deliver faster response times, more consistent support, and reduced administrative burden for students using accommodations
The Technology That's Making a Difference
During AHEAD25, you'll discover why 13 Symplicity clients ranked in the Top 50 Best Disability Friendly Colleges and Universities—a ranking that includes actual reviews from students. Our Accommodate platform offers comprehensive case management, automated workflows for accommodation requests, seamless communication tools for campus stakeholders, and robust reporting capabilities that turn data collection from hours into minutes.
Whether you're looking to streamline accommodation requests, improve case management, enhance communication with faculty, or simply want to see how technology can transform your student support services while preserving the human connection that matters most, we're here to help.
Ready to transform your accessibility office and join the growing community of institutions finding success with student-centered technology solutions? Set a client meeting. Not a current client and wanting to learn more? Connect with a rep! We can't wait to see you in Denver!
