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“Out of survival”, a handful of Disability coordinators from the central NY area decided to meet periodically during the 504 days in the ‘80s”
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Passage of Americans with Disability Act
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First SUNY DSC Constitution created; First President –Jean Fairbairn. Established as a “SUNY” network, independent colleges were involved in networking and advocacy provided to the state.
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Bruce Pomelroy, from Broome County College was the President of the National AHEAD.
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Task Force on Postsecondary Education and Disabilities prepared
recommendations to NYSED in March 2000 -
SUNY DSC pushed to establish a funding mechanism and formula based on numbers of students with disabilities who self-identified compared to FTE
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Strong advocacy for passage of Chapter 219 copyright Laws of 2003
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Randy Borst University of Buffalo, SUNY was an AHEAD President from 2002-2003
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NYSDSC adding Independent, CUNY, and Proprietary Colleges. First higher education organization that all sectors combined efforts. Roger Purdy was instrumental in assisting with this collaboration.
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Official 501(c)3 Status
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NYSDSC became an AHEAD affiliate
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NYSDSC created a website with membership and interaction available
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NYSDSC was involved in the establishment of the NYSED Advisory council for Students with Disabilities in Post –Secondary Education. Tamara Mariotti Co Chair with Regent Christine Cea
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Influential in the passing of updated ADA TAP Law
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Influential in the updates to the Reader's Aid Law
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Influential in coordinating a grass roots effort for students with disabilities in higher education for NY.