Accessibility Collaboration Team

ACT header image, ACT name and hands holding puzzle pieces.

ALL ABOUT US 

The Accessibility Collaboration Team (ACT) is a multidisciplinary campus partnership that serves degree-seeking students who are neurodiverse and differently-abled. ACT is dedicated to reducing barriers that impede students’ academic and professional success.  

WHAT WE DO 

Individualized supports may include recommendations for services, advocacy, case management, coordination of care, career coaching, academic coaching, skill-building, and more.  

Systemic supports may include institutional and community advocacy, education, and partnerships.  

CONTACT US 

Students are typically referred for ACT services from Counseling & Psychological Services, Student Disability Services, and/or Career Planning and Development.  

If you are interested in initiating a referral for ACT services, please contact Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) and request an ACT Consultation with a Clinical Case Manager.  

Phone: Kennesaw Office 470-578-6600, Marietta Office 470-578-7391 

Email: counseling@kennesaw.edu  

For questions about ACT, please contact Laura Baldwin, LCSW, at: lbaldw12@kennesaw.edu  

OUR TEAM

  • Counseling and Psychological Services (CPS) offers case management services for ACT students, including skill-building, consultation, care coordination, resources/ referrals, and treatment planning.  

    ACT Committee Members include:
    Laura Baldwin, LCSW 
    Alissa Tertichny, LCSW 

  • Student Disability Services’s (SDS) ACT committee supports students that qualify for accommodations due to a disability who also want to enhance supports beyond academic accommodations. In addition to the Academic Coaching available through SDS, students who are on the ACT Team have access to additional monitoring and support services to assist with navigating academics, social, and career goals. 

    ACT Committee Members include:  
    Paula Almond, M.S. 
    Nastassia Sanabria, M.Ed., NCC 
    Katie Fahn M.S., CRC, NCC 
    Whitney Venzant, M.Ed., NCC 
    Melissa Prewett, M.A., CRC 

  • Career Planning and Development’s (CPD) HireACT Committee supports ACT students with accessing internship and living-wage employment opportunities and provides diversity education and training to partner employers.  

    Student services include career advising, career assessment, resume and cover letter development, mock interviews, accessible career fairs, and support with post-graduation transition planning.   

    HireACT Committee members include:  
    Claire Beaudro (Chair), M.F.A., M. A.  
    Sheri Blight  
    Lauren Higdon  
    Holly Šedys 
    Megan Stoltzfus 
    Kirstie Colin

EVENTS

March 2nd YouScience Introduction and Overview
https://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com/events/643728

March 30th Interview Skills
https://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com/events/643751

April 13 Networking with LinkedIn Workshop
https://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com/events/643757
 

  • Education Virtual Job Fair - Jan 28, 2021

    STEM Job Fair Prep Day
    https://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com/events/643278

    STEM Virtual Job, Co-op, & Internship Fair, Feb 23 & 24, 2021

    All-Majors Job Fair Prep Day
    https://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com/events/643745

    All-Majors Virtual Job & Internship Fair, Mar 23 & 24, 2021

    All fairs hosted virtually within Handshake from 11 am - 3 pm
    https://careers.kennesaw.edu/jobfairs/index.php

  • https://kennesaw.joinhandshake.com/events/643138/share_preview

    Wednesday, February 10, 2021 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST

    This online workshop will be held using Microsoft Teams. We request that you download the Microsoft Teams app and sign in 15 minutes prior to the webinar.

    To attend this virtual session, please RSVP for this event in Handshake (link above). Once you RSVP, you'll receive an email with a link to join the event. You can RSVP up until the start of the event.

    RSVPs are required to record your participation in this event. Don't wait - RSVP early to ensure you can access this virtual session! BUSA students participating in this session may obtain credit for their course (see "Suitable" app for details).

REGISTERED STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Advocacy Boldness Leadership Empowerment (ABLE)
https://owllife.kennesaw.edu/organization/able

Neurodivergent Advocates of Kennesaw
https://owllife.kennesaw.edu/organization/nakennesaw

RESOURCES 

Job Search Checklist (pdf)

https://careers.kennesaw.edu/students/diversity.php




 

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