“It is an invisible disability,†says RCPD's Virginia Rutan, describing Autism Spectrum Disorders. At MSU, students seeking resources for ASDs have increased from 3 to 26 in the last 5 years: a testament to increasing awareness for diagnosis.
Dozens gathered in Bessey Hall to celebrate the dedication and the perseverance that America’s veterans and service-members give to our country. Veterans and active duty service members learned about the resources available to them at MSU.
Years ago, one night a week, wheelchair users would invade the tennis courts for an evening with the MSU tennis team, said Coach Gene Orlando. This fall, the team will resume the tradition every Monday night at 6:30pm in the Indoor Tennis Facility.
Unlike many MSU students, those with print-related disabilities, including blindness, learning disabilities, and motoric challenges, begin the text book shopping process with a trip to the bookstore- but this is just the first step.
In June 2009, ten fortunate students, combined coursework with experiential learning to increase their awareness, sensitivity, and understanding of the social, cultural, legal, and political aspects of disability.
Katrina Tagget, a beloved RCPD student and mentor who passed away in September 2008, is memorialized by the caring contributions of the first Katrina Tagget Fellow, Jason Baumhover, in her name.
Five MSU students have received recognition from the Athletes with Disabilities Hall of Fame for their admirable accomplishments. Each student has removed the “dis-†from disability, and shown others that they will not be stopped by their challenges.
Families of blind and visually impaired students celebrated the value of education and communication with community leaders on Tuesday, June 23rd at Michigan's first Braille-A-Thon.
The start of classes brings challenges for Amanda Gretka and other students with print-related disabilities including blindness, learning disabilities and motoric challenges that many would not imagine.
On April 17th, scholarships exceeding $48,000 were awarded to deserving students, while community and faculty members were recognized for accommodating them.
When Dr. Thomas Maleck received his PhD in Transportation Engineering in 1980, he did not foresee the influence disabilities would have on his career at MSU. Until, that is, he met Michael Hudson, the Director of the RCPD.
For many students, making a difference in their community is a cornerstone of the college experience. Elaine Brantley, has taken this idea to the next level, dedicating her time to a cause that helps hundreds of thousands of people around the world.
Take a moment and imagine what it would be like if you could not read or write and there was no way for you to learn. 200 years ago this is what life was like for persons who had little or no vision.
Individuals with learning disabilities are the most common among students served by the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD). Five years ago, the Sterns gifted an endowment to develop a comprehensive program to assist them.
MSU is a home away from home to almost 4,000 international students, totaling to nearly 10% of the student population. From all corners of the globe, these students diversify the campus and add a special perspective on higher education. Sophomore Sharmaake Sabrie is a unique one of these extraordinary additions to MSU- his story is themed with ambition, eagerness to change the world, and commitment to education.
“We’re just the kind of people who like to remain behind the scenes†claims Mr. Carlson. Yet given their recent generous funding of a new endowment for accessible media, the Carlsons play a visible and valued role in RCPD student success.
“We’re out there involved in giving back to the community, providing opportunities for students, and making the world more accessible,†said Design Day project sponsor representative Stephen Blosser.
Students are also encouraged to explore and use any of the MSU Microlab computers to scan reading material and/or access Read & Write, JAWS, and ZoomText for e-text reading and studying. Every MSU Microlab is equipped with a scanner as well as access to Kurzweil 3000, JAWS, and ZoomText.