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Getting physical with Parkinson’s disease
OHIO physical therapy students offer free exercise class for those with Parkinson’s Living with or loving someone with Parkinson’s disease can be overwhelming, but a program offered by Ohio University… Read More
ADA25 Continues: Website Accessibility & Challenges of Student Veterans
By: Nichole Moorman October 19 starts the third week of the Americans with Disabilities Celebration Series, which will include a website accessibility workshop, a discussion on the challenges faced by… Read More
ADA25 Celebration Continues with Discussions, Workshops and Film Screening
By Nichole Moorman The second week of the ADAD25 Celebration continues with a host of activities including panel discussions, a film screening, and a performance by the Dancing Wheels Company, sponsored… Read More
“ADA 25” Launches a Month-Long Celebration on October 6th
By: Tom Hodson
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Tuesday, October 6, launches a month-long celebration called “ADA 25” commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. The Ohio University Presidential Advisory Council on… Read More
ADA25 Celebration Series to Kick Off in October
This past July, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) celebrated the 25th anniversary of the landmark civil rights law, addressing discrimination against people with mental and physical disabilities. Starting October… Read More
Series of Events to Celebrate 25 Years of the “Americans With Disabilities Act”
By: Adam Rich
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On this episode of “Conversations from Studio B”, join host Carolyn Lewis and her guests, Carey Busch and Dianne Bouvier, in a discussion of the upcoming events associated with the… Read More
Ohio University Communication Studies Professor to Support Fathers of Special Needs Children
By: Tim Sharp
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Professor Stephanie Tikkanen sees needs of caregiver men not being met Four-year-old Jayden has an incredibly rare genetic mutation known as Sturge-Weber Syndrome. The most obvious symptom is a port-wine… Read More
Quad Rugby Blitzes into Athens on October 3
By Sydney Clancy With the school year now in full swing, the College of Health Sciences and Professions and the Division of Physical Therapy are gearing up for their signature… Read More
Advancing Equal Access: The History of the American with Disabilities Act (ADA)
By: Taijuan Moorman
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On July 26, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will celebrate its 25th anniversary. The ADA, a civil rights law established in 1990, prevents discrimination against people with mental and… Read More
When it Comes to Accessibility, NMF is on a Roll
Typically when I purchase a ticket for an event, I spend little time researching or worrying about whether the location will be accessible. I have been using a wheelchair for… Read More
OHIO Staff, Students Boost Space Studies Program Accessibility
By Morgan Borer and Pete Shooner As International Space University (ISU) faculty and staff arrive in Athens for the Ohio University-hosted 2015 Space Studies Program (SSP15), members of the local… Read More
Never Dismiss What Seems Impossible
By: Rebecca Darling
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Imagine awaiting the arrival of your first child. You discover your first-born will be a girl and should arrive around Christmas. Who could ask for a better Christmas present? You… Read More
Dr. J.W. Smith Weighs In on Accessibility Issues at OU
By: Adam Rich
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In this episodes of “Conversations from Studio B”, host Dr. Carolyn Lewis invites Dr. J.W. Smith for a monthly discussion on disability and accessibility issues in Athens and on the… Read More
Finding A Voice: Rebecca Darling Shares Her Journey Of Discovering Self-Advocacy
By Rebecca Darling “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you’ve imagined.”—Henry David Thoreau Ever since I was young, I felt I would do great things…. Read More
Voting Options for Persons Living with Disabilities
By: Dr. Carolyn Lewis
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One of the privileges I anticipated upon becoming an adult in the ‘70s was that of voting. I knew the struggles of my ancestors and looked forward to stepping into… Read More
My Journey With The Athens County Board Of Developmental Disabilities
By Andres Munoz I was adopted from Dallas, Texas and brought to Idaho when I was three and a half years old, after going through a traumatic brain injury at… Read More
Ohio Public Images Works To Increase Visibility Of Developmental Disabilities
By Jane Imbody People with developmental disabilities face many barriers every day – from physical barriers in buildings to systemic barriers in employment. But it’s the attitudinal barriers that might… Read More
Perspectives: ‘Of Course I’m Magic!’
By: Atish Baidya, WOUB Visuals
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Rebecca Darling, an Ohio University student, gives her perspective on living with albinism, a rare condition that takes away skin and hair pigment. Her albinism has also contributed to her… Read More
The Lesser Eyes – Student Discusses Her Experience With Oculocutaneous Albinism
By Rebecca Darling My name is Rebecca Darling. I am a senior at Ohio University majoring in Moderate/Intensive Special Education through the Patton College of Education. Additionally, I have a… Read More
Autism Awareness And Summer Fun For Special Kids In Appalachian Ohio
By Noriko Kantake April is Autism Awareness Month. The CDC just released the new number for autism prevalence: 1 in 68 children has autism. This is astonishing, given that just 10… Read More
Ohio University Employee Participating In Competition To Win New Accessible Vehicle
By Lacey Martin Noah Trembly is a very active member of the community of Athens, Ohio and Ohio University. He is 36 years old and lives with severe cerebral palsy…. Read More
The PD Narrative Project Strikes Again!
By: Dr. Jenny Nelson Just returned from Wright State University, where the weather was frigid, but the welcome was warm! I was invited by Dr. Elliot Gaines to reprise “A… Read More
International Day Of Persons With Disabilities Event Reflection
By Beth Mishler On Tuesday, Dec. 3, from 4-8 p.m., students and community members alike gathered at Grover Center to celebrate and recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD)…. Read More
President McDavis Lauds Ohio University’s Disability Services
By: Grant Burkhardt, Tom Hodson
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Ohio University president Roderick J. McDavis lauded the advancement of the school’s disability services in his quarterly report to the university’s board of trustees Friday. McDavis noted that in five… Read More
Inclusion and Accessibility For People Living With Disabilities: Why It Matters Now More Than Ever
By: Darrell Purdy
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On April 13, 2012, a group of 75 people representing all levels of the University, in addition to representatives from two other universities, came together to find a unifying direction… Read More