Wed, Jun 03
|University of Delaware - Clayton Hall
MIDA 2026 Capacity Building Institute
Join MIDA for a day dedicated to sharing best practices and innovations, fostering collaboration, and building capacity among colleges and universities to support inclusive higher education. CBI Registration Cost: $50
Time & Location
Jun 03, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
University of Delaware - Clayton Hall, 100 David Hollowell Dr, Newark, DE 19716, USA
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Ariana Amaya
Apprenticeships: increasing expectations and aligning experiences to lead to credential earning and increased employment outcomes
Dr. Ariana Amaya is the director of Next Steps at Vanderbilt, a four-year IPSE program. Through her role, Ariana directs the implementation of all components of the Next Steps program. This includes oversight of program-level goals and operations, collaborating with both campus and community partners, and supporting Next Steps staff and students within an innovative, inclusive model of best practice. Additionally, Ariana serves as co-PI of a $2.3M U.S. Department of Labor, Apprenticeships Building America-2 grant: "Expanding Apprenticeships for Students with Intellectual Disability in Inclusive Postsecondary Education.” Through this work, Next Steps is expanding to offer registered apprenticeship pathways in the fields of early childhood education, K8 education, hospitality, research, archives, public sector, technology, and healthcare. Additionally, through this grant, the team will develop a free resource toolkit for IPSE programs to support the implementation of apprenticeships.
Ariana holds a Doctorate of Occupational Therapy from Belmont University, where she focused her studies on the role of occupational therapy in inclusive higher education. Previously, she developed and directed Integrated Studies: a residential, inclusive higher education program for students with intellectual disability at Gwynedd Mercy University in Pennsylvania.
Where to Stay
Courtyard by Marriott Newark
400 David Hollowell Dr, Newark, DE
3 minute walk to the Clayton Hall Conference Center
Click Here to Book via MIDA Room Block
Group Rate of $150/night if you book by May 5
Hyatt Place
94 East Main St Building 1000, Newark, DE
15 minute walk to the Clayton Hall Conference Center
Embassy Suites Hotel Newark
624 South College Ave, Newark, DE
free campus shuttle bus from the Stadium to the Clayton Hall Conference Center available
Homewood Suites Newark
624 South College Ave, Newark, DE
free campus shuttle bus from the Stadium to the Clayton Hall Conference Center available
Parking
Free parking will be available in Lot 7 outside Clayton Hall. There will be signs to direct you.
Schedule
1 hourRegistration & Networking Breakfast
2 hours 15 minutesMorning Session