July 13, 2007

July 13, 2007

Below are the news items for the ODS News! for Friday, July 13th, 2007:

  1. ODS Welcomes New Disability Services Counselor!
  2. Attention Users of Alternative Media!
  3. New Coordinator of Adapted Rec Sports Named!
  4. ODS Video Resources are available for viewing at www.ods.osu.edu



 

1. ODS Welcomes New Disability Services Counselor!

We are pleased to announce that Enjie Hall is the new counselor at ODS. She and her Seeing Eye dog, Candie, joined the team of counselors on May 29, 2007. Enjie is a graduate of the Master's in Rehabilitation Counseling program at Bowling Green State University.  Please welcome her aboard in her new role!


2.   Attention Users of Alternative Media!

Please inform Sarah terry.5@osu.edu of your Autumn Quarter course registration.  We would like to get started on your materials as soon as possible and it is very important for you to let Sarah know the courses you have registered for.  We will go forward making contact with the departments about the course materials. 

Questions? E-mail Sarah or call her at 292-3307.


3.  New Coordinator of Adapted Rec Sports Named!

Lindsay Meyer has been named the new coordinator of Adapted Rec Sports (ARS) at the RPAC. ARS offers the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to remain physically active, while connecting with others and exploring new challenges. ARS offers student, adult, and youth classes, including aquatics, weight training, gymnastics, yoga, and more. ARS can provide accommodations for any recreational need persons have, including accommodations and adapted sports equipment for intramural sports and program fitness classes.  ARS is working hard to ensure all of the programs and classes are accessible!

If you are interested in registering for an ARS program, please e-mail Lindsay Meyer at meyer.454@osu.edu or call 688-3693.


4.  ODS Video resources are available for viewing at www.ods.osu.edu!

The Office for Disability Services is now offering online video resources for viewing on our website.  The videos enable ODS to educate others about the office, and how to obtain and utilize services and accommodations.  We will also showcase other aspects of student affairs and more importantly, aspects of student life.