The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities hosted an open house for MSU employees from the Student Affairs and Services Division on May 8, 2012 to showcase the services they provide to students.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
For Mo Gerhardt, sports have never been far from his life, passions, or career. As a color commentator for the MSU Women's Basketball team and Spartan Sports Network, he utilizes his love of the game to make a difference in the lives of others.
The RCPD recently hosted more than a dozen returning veterans and service members at the second annual MSU Student Veterans and Service Members Welcome Reception where veterans learned about on-campus resources available to them.
The MSU RCPD and Office of Supportive Services were awarded the TRIO Program funding grant that will continue the work of preparing dynamic student leaders, and innovative contributors to go out into the world and effect real change.
MSU's Aetna Student Insurance Plan will expand to include broader mental health benefits in Fall 2010, an effort applauded by the RCPD. The coverage areas include several elements that will facilitate better access to counseling, and primary care.
Michigan State University's historical leadership in accommodating deaf and hard-of-hearing students and staff continues to evolve through innovative partnerships and strategic investments.
Every year, MSU Design Day challenges engineering students to think outside the box. Teams participate in one of MSU’s largest competitions, and creativity is the name of the game. The RCPD partners with many teams to create innovative products.
When Mike Nichols received a scuba diving class as a Christmas present in 2003, he never imagined it would take him around the world and back—to the MSU RCPD. Nichols will be teaching adaptive scuba at Michigan State starting in Summer 2010.
At one point in time, having a disability at Michigan State came with a unique set of circumstances. Accessible technology in classrooms was non-existent. For students with disabilities an education at MSU was an uphill battle. But, not anymore.
Gaining admission to Michigan State University is a prestigious accomplishment. For veterans of the United States Armed Forces, coming to campus after facing a different world in serving our country is a unique experience.
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.
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