As student needs become more complex and regulatory expectations more visible, senior student affairs leaders are increasingly called to think holistically about accessibility—beyond accommodations and toward truly inclusive campus environments. This Colleague Conversation will explore how executive functioning, neurodiversity, and disability access intersect with institutional policy, compliance, and leadership decision-making.

The discussion will include Lee Burdette Williams, Ph.D., Executive Director of the College Autism Network; Kayla Devora-Jones, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, Academic Affairs, Coastal Bend College; and Bree Callahan, M.Ed., ADA/504 Coordinator at the University of Washington, this session will examine accessibility through both student and staff perspectives, highlighting the lived realities that often sit beneath policy language and compliance checklists. Together, participants will reflect on how institutional structures, processes, and expectations either support or unintentionally hinder access and belonging.

The conversation will also address key Title II and policy considerations, helping leaders better understand their roles in ensuring compliance while advancing a proactive, values-driven approach to access. Through shared dialogue, practical examples, and peer exchange, colleagues will consider how to align executive leadership, campus culture, and policy frameworks to create environments where all students—and staff—can thrive. This session offers space for candid discussion, sense-making, and strategy-building as leaders navigate the evolving landscape of accessibility, accountability, and student success.