The sun was yet to rise and most of campus was fast asleep, but at 6:30 a.m. on Friday, April 20, MSU's Beaumont Tower was buzzing with activity as the 2012-2013 Tower Guard class was inducted in traditional fashion at the 78th May Morning Sing.
As summer approaches, the RCPD reflects on a year of growing community relationships, applauding outstanding students and staff and expanding programming opportunities. The annual Awards and Appreciation Reception marked 40 years of success.
Michigan State University's Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities will celebrate 40 years of maximizing ability and opportunity at the annual Awards and Appreciation Reception Friday, April 13.
Senior Anthony Ianni is not only a Varsity Basketball athlete, but he is the team's biggest cheerleader and camaraderie builder. Ianni never let Autism keep him from accomplishing his dreams, and the RCPD celebrates his success.
Chair users may approach sports differently, but the MSU Wheelchair tennis club proves that these individuals bring athleticism and talent to their sport. Chair or no chair, good luck keeping up with this lively bunch.
The Big Ten Network will grant $1000 LiveBIG scholarships to one of five finalists from each Big Ten school after tallying votes submitted between now and Jan. 27. Two of MSU's finalists have earned their own special place in the heart of MSU's RCPD.
The Parapan American Games offer athletes with disabilities an opportunity to compete at an Olympic level before the Olympics. With support from RCPD, grad student Piotr Pasik traveled to the Games in Mexico to research the dynamics of disability.
MSU is distinct in many ways, but one of the most unique special features is nearly unheard of on a college campus: a shooting range. Students from the RCPD traveled to The Demmer Center for some fun and to learn new skills on Friday, Dec. 2.
Jordan Levin, a Spartan from the class of 1999 who is deaf, uses his education, enthusiasm and talent to make Michigan a healthier place. The Spartan Saga, \A Relentless Road to Achievement" tells his success story "
MSU's RCPD partners with the College of Engineering to expand their work of maximizing opportunity and ability to India. Students in EGR100 work to make 3D anatomy models more useful to students who are blind at Asian Aid School in Bobbili.
The RCPD's own Stephen Blosser and Al Puzzuoli present at statewide MI-AHEAD conference \The New World of Assistive Technology." They represented RCPD in advocating accessible publishing standards."
MSU's Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities is celebrating 40 years of maximizing ability and opportunity throughout homecoming week by honoring successful alumni and partnering with Tower Guard for a homecoming float.
Guide dogs and their owners work together as a synchronized team to get around the community safely and efficiently. Dogs need the public to respect their focus, but people should not be afraid to communicate with guide dog users.
RCPD and MSU Spartan Armed Forces Council to host the third annual MSU Student Veteran and Service Members Welcome Reception Oct. 5 in 120 Bessey Hall from 5:15 p.m., to 6:45 p.m. The night offers a chance to build community and explore resources.
Want to study in France and Belgium? The MSU hosted \European Union, Globalization, and Social Change" program may become more accessible to students with disabilities."
Since 2006, the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities has assisted other educational institutions in becoming compliant with the ADA by producing alternative format texts for individuals they service.
Seven teenagers with mobility disabilities participating in a program called Project Venture visited the campus of Michigan State University in July to learn about the importance of communication, awareness, and self-advocacy in collegiate success.
Senior Jared Talaga designed and built Accessible Garden Beds for his community garden. Jared's inspired vision has spread to neighboring MSU where is designs were used as inspiration for Accessible Garden Beds in the new \Hoophouse" at Bailey Hall."