September 16, 2006
1. ODS Open House This Tuesday, September 19th From 1 to 4
2. Voice Recognition Assistive Technology Demonstration During ODS Open House
3. New Exam Accommodations Policy Reminder
4. Alterative Media Reminder
5. Exam Accommodations Reminder
6. OhioPIRG’s New Voter's Project Is Looking for Interns and Volunteers
7. Career Connections at ODS Thursdays from 12:45 to 1:45
8. Bipolar Disorder Social Group Offered
9. The OSU Disability Voter Coalition Kicking Off Voter Registration
1. ODS Open House This Tuesday, September 19th from 1 to 4
ODS will have its annual Open House this Tuesday, September 19th from 1 to 4 pm! Unity members will be present and there will be tours of the ATTC computer lab, the Exam Accommodations area and the Alt. Media production lab. There will also be a voice recognition demonstration, buckeye necklace making and free snacks and refreshments!
Details: All new and returning OSU students are welcome. Learn more about the services provided by the office and how to be a registered student.
Location: 150 Pomerene Hall
Start Time: 9/19/2006 1:00 PM
End Time: 9/19/2006 4:00 PM
We hope to see you there!
2. Voice Recognition Assistive Technology Demonstration During ODS Open House
As part of the ODS Open House, there will be a demonstration of Dragon Naturally Speaking voice recognition software. This software allows you to type using only your voice and is remarkably easy to use. Dragon is excellent for computer users that can not use a keyboard and also for users that do not keyboard very well or very fast. It can cut your typing time in half or better! Dragon can even help the user to become a better writer by allowing the user to dictate text directly into the computer by simply talking to the computer! Come to the ATTC conference room at 2 pm for live demonstration and a chance to use the software yourself. All are welcome!
3. New Exam Accommodations Policy Reminder
ODS is committed to ensuring the highest possible level of academic integrity of the ODS exam environment. In an effort to increase our commitment, ODS has implemented the following exam accommodation policy changes that went into effect this summer:
All ODS students must show picture ID to ODS exam staff when checking in to take an exam. BUCK-IDs and driver's licenses are acceptable.
ODS staff now monitor all ODS exam locations (studios, conference rooms and offices) via a closed-circuit video monitoring system. Exam video content is stored on a secured, on-site digital recording device that is maintained exclusively by ODS staff.
Any student observed utilizing any unauthorized resource during an exam will be reported to their instructor.
4. Alterative Media Reminder
If you are using Alternative Media this Autumn quarter, please remember to turn in your course syllabi to Sarah or Kera during the first week of classes. If you have added or dropped courses that involve Alternative Media, e-mail Kera at kmcclain@studentaffairs.osu.edu or Sarah at terry.5@osu.edu.
5. Exam Accommodations Reminder
Students that receive Exam Accommodations – please submit your competed proctor sheets to ODS as early in the quarter as possible to ensure proper scheduling of your exams. Please remember that proctor sheets must be submitted no less than 5 business days prior to your first exam or quiz.
6. OhioPIRG’s New Voter's Project Looking for Interns and Volunteers
Looking for an internship opportunity? OhioPIRG’s New Voter's Project is looking for interns and volunteers to help them register voters for the fall and work on the New Voters Project. Ohio PIRG’s mission is to deliver persistent, result-oriented public interest activism that protects our environment, encourages a fair, sustainable economy, and fosters responsive, democratic government. Interested? Contact Mary Koeninger (koeninger.3@osu.edu) for details.
7. Career Connections will be at ODS every Thursday from 12:45-1:45
Not sure what you want to do with your major or career? Need help with a resume, interviewing skills or figuring out if gradate school is right for you? Need help getting a graduate admissions essay together? Kimberly Hendry from Career Connections will be at ODS every Thursday from 12:45-1:45 to help you out. Drop by ODS during that time or contact Mary Koeninger at koeninger.3@osu.edu to schedule an appointment.
8. Bipolar Disorder Social Group Offered
You are not alone! If you are interested in starting a social group for ODS students with Bipolar Disorder, please contact Mary Koeninger at koeninger.3@osu.edu. Some students have expressed interest in getting together to meet one another, talk about advocacy techniques, etc. The idea is to create connections with other students. This is not a therapy group and should not be utilized to take the place of therapy.
9. The OSU Disability Voter Coalition Kicking Off Voter Registration
The OSU Disability Voter Coalition is having a voter registration kickoff on October 3rd from 4pm-6pm in the Memorial Room at the Ohio Union. Information including your rights when it comes to voting as well as reasonable accommodations provided by the Board of Elections during voting will be available… And you can register to vote! Please remember, in order to vote in the November 2006 election, you will need to register 30 days prior to the election. The ODS Disability Voter Coalition is working in conjunction with OSU VOTES!
OSU Votes is registering 5,000