PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Welcome to the California Association for Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) website. CAPED is the longest tenured organization of professionals serving students with disabilities in postsecondary education, having established the organization unofficially in 1974 and incorporated as a non-profit organization in April, 1975. Our membership consists of staff, faculty and administrators from colleges, universities, and community agencies dedicated to the provision of equal access to higher education for persons with disabilities. The tremendous breadth of knowledge and experience that exists within our membership enables us to maintain our reputation as a recognized leader in the field of services and instruction for students with disabilities in postsecondary education.

The CAPED Interest Groups (CIG) are the foundation of the association. CIG’s are composed of CAPED members who have a special interest and/or expertise in the diverse field of postsecondary education for students with disabilities. Our CIG’s will feature various professional development activities in disability specific areas such as Learning Disabilities, Developmental Disabilities, Deaf and Hard of Hearing, and Acquired Brain Injuries. We also feature CIG’s in program specific areas like Adapted Physical Education, Access Technology, and Program Management. The CIG’s foster ongoing professional development activities and information exchange in their meetings and activities throughout the year.

The annual convention is the focal point of our professional development activities. Our 36th annual convention will be held in October 17-19, 2011 in Riverside, California. The location of the convention moves to different communities throughout the state and is held in October of each year. Our convention is a member-driven event that is designed to provide opportunities to exchange information and to learn from other experts in the field. CAPED members speak the language of disability services and share your passion and enthusiasm for working with students in one of the most dynamic areas of postsecondary education. We invite you to come and refresh, re-load, and re-energize your professional life by becoming part of the CAPED experience. Welcome to CAPED! Mark Matsui, CAPED President 2010-2012

Mark Matsui,
CAPED President
2010-2012