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CAPED
CAPED provides equal educational access to students with
disabilities through support services, adapted curricula, and academic
adjustments.
Empowers more than 80,000 students with disabilities
in over 125 colleges and universities to realize the potential for
learning, independence, employment, and integration.
Is a key advocate with the legislature and public and
private systems of higher education to improve, expand, and finance comprehensive
and cost-effective program of instruction and services for students
with disabilities.
Is a dynamic organizational model for the training and
development of professionals working in higher education.
The History of CAPED
On October 8, 1974 the California Association of Post Secondary
Educators of the Disabled was founded by the adoption of By-Laws and promoting
professional development, and the advancement of postsecondary educational
opportunities for students with disabilities.
The founding of CAPED followed three years of federally
funded (Education Professions Development Act) workshops designed to train
California Community College personnel how to work effectively with students
with disabilities. In April of 1975, with a membership of 86, CAPED was
formally incorporated by the state of California as the first non-profit,
professional organization of post secondary educators of students with
disabilites in the nation.
During the early years the Association attempted
to respond to a multitude of diverse interests and needs across all segments
of post secondary education in the state.
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