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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'>The Mississippi
Association on Higher Education and Disability (<st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place
w:st="on">Mississippi</st1:place></st1:State> AHEAD) Spring Conference is fast
approaching, and <u>WE NEED YOU</u> to help make this conference a success.
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=3 color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'>This spring’s
drive-in conference promises to be even better than the last, and features:<o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 color=teal face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Wingdings;color:teal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=teal
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'>nationally
renowned speaker, Dr. Salome Heyward, speaking about important legal issues and
the changing environment for disability compliance, as well as hosting a Q/A
session with YOU, the audience; <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 color=teal face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Wingdings;color:teal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=teal
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'>Ms. Christine
Woodell speaking about how to create barrier free environments on our campuses;
<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 color=teal face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Wingdings;color:teal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=teal
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'>special
lunchtime entertainment provided by the internationally acclaimed Hinds
Community College Jubilee Singers;<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><font
size=3 color=teal face=Wingdings><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:
Wingdings;color:teal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>§<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></font></span></span></font><![endif]><font color=teal
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'>and a
chance to meet new <st1:State w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Mississippi</st1:place></st1:State>
AHEAD officer candidates and learn how to cast your votes<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'>If you haven’t
already registered, it’s not too late! The conference will be held
Friday, April 11<sup>th</sup>, 2008 at Hind’s </span></font><font
color=blue face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:blue'><a href="http://eagleridge.hindscc.edu/">Eagle Ridge Conference
Center</a></span></font><font color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'> in <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on">Raymond</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">MS</st1:State></st1:place>.
A registration form is attached.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><u><font size=3 color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'>P.S. <o:p></o:p></span></font></u></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";color:teal'>Still not
convinced it’s worth your while to attend? Read the comments below
to see participants’ feedback on the fall conference:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<ul style='margin-top:0in' type=square>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'> “<u>Great Information!! </u>I
appreciate that opportunity to network with others.” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“Good conference! Good job getting it
done. <u>Very</u> good for the first one. <u>Great</u> give
aways!!!!” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“Being as I am a detailed oriented person, I am
really impressed with the organizational skills this new organization is
displaying. I look forward to learning with <st1:State w:st="on">Mississippi</st1:State>
AHEAD as I begin my journey as the <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">ADA</st1:place></st1:City>
coordinator for my community college.” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“This was an excellent conference – I learned
so much. Looking forward to the spring conference.” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“This organization is a true blessing!” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“Conference exceeded my expectations. It was
very well planned and provided meaningful information. Input from
students is so valuable. Congratulations on a job well done!” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“Great conference! So helpful –
looking forward to the future of MS AHEAD.” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“Excellent workshops!” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“Outstanding job! I actually enjoyed a
conference!” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“I’m glad we were all together in the
auditorium today. Some folks may have wanted concurrent sessions but
I liked the format we had. The Executive Council did a BOMB of a
job!” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“Very informative!” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
<li class=MsoNormal style='color:teal;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2'><font size=2
color=teal face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:
"Comic Sans MS"'>“This conference was very informative. I
would like to attend another conference in the future.” <o:p></o:p></span></font></li>
</ul>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in'><font size=2 color=teal
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS";
color:teal'> </span></font><font
size=1 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=1
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color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=1
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Debra
West, Ph.D.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=1
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Director,
Career & Technical Education<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=1
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>State
Board for Community & Junior Colleges<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><st1:Street w:st="on"><st1:address
w:st="on"><font size=1 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>3825 Ridgewood Road</span></font></st1:address></st1:Street><font
size=1 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City
w:st="on"><font size=1 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;
font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>Jackson</span></font></st1:City><font size=1
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>,
<st1:State w:st="on">MS</st1:State> <st1:PostalCode w:st="on">39211</st1:PostalCode></span></font></st1:place><font
size=1 face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=1
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>phone:
601-432-6251<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=1
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'>fax:
601-432-6365<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=1
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'><a
href="BLOCKED::http://www.sbcjc.cc.ms.us/">www.sbcjc.cc.ms.us</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=section1 style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt'><font size=1
face="Comic Sans MS"><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Comic Sans MS"'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
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