February 13, 2008
1. Alternative Media Reminders for Spring Quarter 08!
2. OLRS Voter Alert- Voting By Absentee Ballot- Frequently Asked Questions!
3. OSU Veteran’s Lunch Series Event!
4. Spring Class Course Offering: Accessibility, Visitability & Universal Design!
5. YATC Announces A Disability and Cultural Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King!
6. ODS Online Survey is Open! Complete Yours and You Could Win $50!
7. Scholarship Program through The Council of Citizens with Low Vision!
8. Sports F.U.S.I.O.N. Announces Upcoming Events!
9. UNITY Announces Upcoming Events!
10. Student Poster Competition!
11. Volunteer
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13. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has Employment Opportunities!
14. The
1. Alternative Media Reminders for Spring Quarter 08!
Students using Alternative Media for Spring Quarter 08 will need to submit their requests to Sarah Terry at terry.5@osu.edu for processing as soon as you have scheduled your courses. Reminder: course material(s) will not be released to clients unless proof of purchase is provided to the Alternative Media staff.
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Thanks,
Sarah
Sarah L. Terry
Auxiliary Services Administrator
The
Office for Disability Services
150 Pomerene Hall
Phone: 614-292-3307
Fax : 614-292-4190
2. OLRS Voter Alert- Voting By Absentee Ballot- Frequently Asked Questions!
February 8, 2008
With the primary election rapidly approaching, you are encouraged to exercise your right to vote using an absentee ballot. An absentee ballot allows registered voters to cast their vote without going to their official polling place on election day. Anyone in
Note: A version of this Voter Alert is available on the OLRS website at http://olrs.ohio.gov/asp/VoterFAQAbsent.asp .
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How do I get an absentee ballot?
Absentee ballots are available from your county board of elections (www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/ElectionsVoter/OhioElections.aspx?Section=boeDir). You can either cast your vote at the board of elections or send your completed absentee ballot by mail.
Vote by absentee ballot at your county board of elections:
· Go in person to your county board of elections office and ask for an absentee ballot. You can vote with your absentee ballot while you are there.
· Be sure to bring proof of identification (see next question for examples of what you can bring).
· You can vote at the board of elections using an absentee ballot through March 3, 2008, the day before the primary election.
Obtain an absentee ballot to complete and send through the mail:
· Go in person to your county board of elections office and ask for an absentee ballot. If you do not want to vote with your absentee ballot while you are there, you can take your ballot with you.
· Request an absentee ballot in writing from the board of elections office in the county where you are registered to vote.
· Complete an absentee ballot request form. Although a request form is not required, you can get one from the Secretary of State
What information must I provide when I ask for an absentee ballot?
Your letter, note, or request form must include the following information:
· Your name;
· The address where you are registered to vote;
· Your birth date;
· Which election you want the ballot for (for example, March 4, 2008 primary);
· The address where you want the ballot sent (if you want your absentee ballot mailed to you);
· Your signature or other legal mark (your signature or mark declares that you are a qualified voter and are providing truthful information);
· Date you signed the form; and
· You must include something that identifies who you are. You can include ONE of the following: your Ohio driver
When will I get my absentee ballot?
If you go to the board of elections in person, you will get it right away. If you mail in your written request, the board of elections will mail you a ballot (see the next question for the deadline for mailing in your written request). If you do not get your absentee ballot, contact your county board of elections.
How long do I have to request an absentee ballot?
If you mail in your written request, you must mail it to the county board of elections by 12:00 noon the Saturday before election day, March 1, 2008. Make sure you mail it far enough in advance so that it gets there on time. Getting your request to the board of elections by Saturday gives the board time to send you your ballot in the mail. (Note: The board of elections will accept applications for persons who are hospitalized due to a medical emergency until 3:00 p.m. on election day.)
What do I do when I get my absentee ballot in the mail?
Follow the directions provided and mark your ballot. After you have voted with your absentee ballot, take it back to, or mail it to your county board of elections office.
When is the last day that I can get my absentee ballot from the board of elections office?
You can get an absentee ballot from the board of elections no later than Monday, March 3, 2008.
When must the board of elections receive my absentee ballot?
Your completed absentee ballot must be delivered to the county board of elections office no later than 7:30 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, March 4, 2008. The completed ballot can be delivered to the board of elections in person, or you can mail it. If you mail it, get it in the mail far enough in advance to be sure it gets there on time.
Your absentee ballot envelope may need extra postage. The post office can weigh it so you are sure to have proper postage so mail delivery is not delayed.
How do I know if the county board of elections got my absentee ballot?
You can contact your county board of elections (www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/ElectionsVoter/OhioElections.aspx?Section=boeDir) to check if your absentee ballot was received.
Where can I find more information about voting?
Visit the Voting section of the Ohio Legal Rights Service Web site: http://olrs.ohio.gov/asp/olrs_Voting.asp
Visit the Voter Information Guide on the Ohio Secretary of State Web site: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/PublicAffairs/VoterInfoGuide.aspx?Section16
Contact your county board of elections - visit the Ohio Secretary of State Web site for a listing: http://www.sos.state.oh.us/sos/ElectionsVoter/OhioElections.aspx?Section=boeDir
3. OSU Veteran’s Lunch Series Event!
OSU VETERANS LUNCH SERIES
Friday, February 15, 2008
11:30 AM
Faculty Club, Rooms A-D
TOPIC
Stephen L. Wilson Ph.D., Associate Professor, Emeritus, OSU School of Allied Medical Professions will provide a presentation on a Department of Defense funded collaborative study between Indiana University and The Ohio State University. The study focus is Vietnam War veterans who suffered an amputation and develop life-coping skills and strategies for our current conflict amputees.
MENU
Rolls and Butter
Tossed Salad Station w/ Assorted Dressings and Accompaniments
Gorgonzola Chicken in a Balsamic Butter Sauce
Steamed Herbed Redskin Potatoes
Garlic and Herb Green Beans
Red Velvet Cake (in the spirit of Valentine
Ice Tea, Hot Tea, Regular and Decaf Coffee
COST: $10
Please RSVP to Mike Forrest at 292-7047 or forrest.73@osu.edu by Tuesday, February 12, 2008
4. Spring Class Course Offering: Accessibility, Visitability & Universal Design!
Accessibility,
Spring Quarter 2008 Tuesdays 6:30-8:18 p.m.
Instructor: L. Scott Lissner, ADA Coordinator, lissn <<att89360.gif>> er.2@osu.edu <mail <<atta64f8.gif>> to:lissner.2@osu.edu> ; 292-6207
This course will review the current standards for accessible design and trends towards Visitability and Universal Design in the built environment. Areas covered will include policy at the local, state, and federal level; residential and urban planning, site development and landscape design issues, and building design issues. Discussions will emphasize environmental influences on individual behavior and social interactions.
Class projects will be utilized to update Access for All: an Illustrated Handbook of Barrier Free Design for
5. YATC Announces A Disability and Cultural Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King!
Inspiring Equality: A Disability and Cultural Tribute
to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Featuring Lois Burke, Director of The Office for Disability Services
At The
Friday, February 22, 2008
2:30pm – 5:30pm
Room 131 Hitchcock Hall, The
In honor of Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month, the Young Adult Transition Corps (http://www.yatcohio.org/) at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center (http://nisonger.osu.edu/) is hosting a workshop called /Inspiring Equality: A Disability and Cultural Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr/. The keynote speaker for the event is Lois Burke, M.A., Director of Disability Services (http://www.ods.ohio-state.edu/) at The Ohio State University.
University students, professors, service providers, and interested adolescents and adults of all abilities and cultures are invited to participate in the event. Speakers will present on how disability is viewed in different cultures, as well as some of the issues and disparities in providing disability services to people in various cultural groups. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be recognized for laying the foundation for many equality movements. The workshop is free and may be an opportunity to earn Continuing Professional Education credit.
Timeline:
2:15pm- Registration
2:30- Welcome
2:45- Speaker: Leslie Summers, Franklin Co. Board of MR/DD
3:00- Speaker: Cindy Henderson,
3:15- Keynote Speaker: Lois Burke, Disability Services at OSU
3:45- Break
4:00- “Justice Talking”
4:45- Service Project
5:15- Evaluation
5:30- Adjourn
For questions about this event, contact Sarah Priest at spriest@yatcohio.org or phone at 614.292.9894.
Registration
Please register for the event by downloading a registration form at: www.YATCOhio.org/events/mlkevent.html
http://www.yatcohio.org/events/mlkevent.html
The registration deadline is Friday, February 15, 2008. Return completed registration forms to Sarah Priest via one of the following options:
Email: spriest@yatcohio.org mailto:spriest@yatcohio.org
Fax: 614.292.3727 Attention: Sarah Priest, YATC
US Postal Mail: Sarah Priest, Young Adult Transition Corps
279 McCampbell Hall,
The Young Adult Transition Corps is an AmeriCorps http://www.americorps.org/ program is committed to improving the quality of life for youth with disabilities who are transitioning from school to adult life through activities that promote community service, community access, and social skill development.
6. ODS Online Survey Now Open! Complete Yours and You Could Win $50!
The 2008 ODS Online Student Satisfaction Survey is now open! This important survey helps us assess and improve the services that we provide to you. This is your opportunity to tell us how we are doing so we hope you
About the Survey
The survey does not take long to complete. It consists of a general section and followed by short questionnaires that correspond to ODS services you use. Your responses are anonymous, but you can provide your contact information in the comment box if you wish.
Survey Instructions
Go to www.ods.osu.edu/surveys - log in using your OSU username and password. Please complete the ODS & OSU Climate & Accessibility Survey first. This general questionnaire takes about 5 minutes to complete. Then, complete the short questionnaires that correspond to ODS services that you use. Each of the service questionnaires takes about 1 minute to complete.
$50 Check Giveaway Instructions
ODS will give away two $50 checks to two students that complete the survey! In order to be entered in the drawing, you must complete at least the ODS & OSU Climate & Accessibility survey, print the confirmation page and submit it to the ODS office in 150 Pomerene Hall by 5pm Friday, February 22nd. (The drawing will be held Thursday February 28th and the winners will be notified via email).
If you have trouble logging into the survey, please email Sean Miller at miller.2920@osu.edu.
Thank you for your time and good luck in the drawing!
Sean Miller
Assistant Director | Counselor | Technology Coordinator
The
7. Scholarship Program through The Council of Citizens with Low Vision!
Announcing the online 2008-2009 Fred Scheigert Scholarship program through
The Council of Citizens with Low Vision (CCLVI):
On behalf of the Council of Citizens with Low Vision International, We announce our CCLVI Scholarship Program. Three scholarships in the amount of $3,000 a piece will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year. If there are questions or additional information is required, please e-mail to scholarship@cclvi.org.
The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International (CCLVI) will award three scholarships in the amount of $3,000 each to entering freshmen, undergraduate and graduate college students who are visually impaired, maintain a strong GPA and are involved in their school/local community.
Applications may be submitted beginning January 1st and all materials must be received by March 1st. Scholarship monies will be awarded for the 2008-2009 academic year.
To read the scholarship guidelines and complete an on-line application, please visit the web site www.cclvi.org/scholars.htm . Applications will be available to submit on-line until March 1st at 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time.
We look forward to receiving your application materials!
Visit CCLVI on the web at www.cclvi.org
8. Sports F.U.S.I.O.N. Announces Upcoming Events!
Wii Sports BOWLING Tournament –
Sunday, February 24th 7-9pm RPAC MTG Rm. #3
- No sign up or fee, just show up, it’s all FREE!. Depending on numbers may set up a bracket, may just take turns. Coke galore and pizza from the PAD.
It
April (Disability Awareness Month)
4/6/08: Goal Ball. What is it? Visit here: http://www.goalball.biz/
4/13/08: Wheelchair Basketball
4/20/08: Rock Climbing with the Outdoor
4/2708: TBA
Also in the Near Future: White Water Rafting
Sports F.U.S.I.O.N. has General meetings on the first Friday of every month at 2pm lasting about one hour. The meetings will be in RPAC meeting room #2. Everyone is welcome to attend!
9. UNITY Announces Upcoming Events!!
Here are UNITY events for Winter Quarter. Be sure to visit us on Facebook for updated details for the events!
Wednesday February 13 at 5:00pm
Room 102 Pomerene Hall
For our service project his quarter we will make Valentine’s goody bags for the children at the Nisonger Early Childhood Education Program.
Thursday February 14 at TBA
We will pass out the goody bags. Stay tuned for updates on the time.
Friday February 22 at 2:30pm
Room 131 Hitchcock Hall
Inspiring Equality: A Disability and Cultural Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Our friends at Young Adult Transition Corps are putting on this unique workshop in honor of MLK and Black History Month. For more information, check out this website: http://yatcohio.org/events/mlkevent.html .
Registration is first come first served, and it’s free! So hurry up and get your registration in if you want to attend this exciting event.
Wednesday February 27 at 5:00pm
Room 102 Pomerene Hall
Committees will update on Disability Awareness Month Plans.
Thursday March 6 at 7:00pm
Gameworks at
STUDY BREAK! So far the votes are all for Gameworks at
If you have suggestions for activities that you would like to do this quarter, be sure to let me know!
Thanks,
Karla Kmetz
President, Unity
10. Student Poster Competition!
STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION
April 22, 2008
Sponsored by
The
& The ADA Coordinator’s Office
At the Eight Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, & Disability
Looking Back and Thinking Ahead
“Congress acknowledged that society's accumulated myths and fears about disability and disease are as handicapping as are the physical limitations that flow from actual impairment.”
Justice William J. Brennan, Jr. 480
The Eighth Annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion & Disability conference is seeking undergraduate and graduate student research; performance, writing, visual art; or applied and community service projects for a poster session and reception on Tuesday April 22, 2008. Please visit: http://ada.osu.edu/conferences for more information on the conference.
Posters that relate to this year's conference themes "looking back and thinking ahead" will be given preference in the review process.
Posters can take several forms:
· Print material mounted on poster board or display panels or arranged on a table
· PowerPoint, web page or video presentation from laptop (10 minute length recommended)
· Presentation materials must fit on a 3’x6’ table or along 6’ or less of wall space
· Presenters must provide their own equipment
Visit these sites for information on how to present at a poster session:
http://writing.colostate.edu/guides/speaking/poster/index.cfm
http://educ.queensu.ca/~ar/poster.htm
http://airweb.org/page.asp?page=586
http://www.plu.edu/~libr/workshops/multimedia/posters.html
http://www.kumc.edu/SAH/OTEd/jradel/Poster_Presentations/PstrStart.html
Posters are being solicited to represent the broad interdisciplinary approaches to disability at the undergraduate and graduate level in four categories:
· Class Projects & Papers
· Independent student research (independent study, thesis, grant sponsored or dissertation)
· Community Service, Outreach, and Applied Problem Solving
· Art & Performance
Students and teams of students who wish to present a poster display of their project must send the following information to ADA-OSU@osu.edu by March 21, 2008:
· Title (15 word limit)
· Description of their proposed poster (50 to 500 words)
· E-mail address, phone number, and surface mail address of primary presenter
· As appropriate, university, department, grant, course or student organization affiliation
· A letter of support from a faculty member or organization advisor associated with the project
Selected participants will be notified by March 27, 2008.. Conference fees will be waived for all accepted presenters.
For more information HTTP://ADA.OSU.EDU or contact: L. Scott Lissner, ADA Coordinator
ada-osu@osu.edu or 614-292-6207 (voice) or 614-688-8605 (tty)
11. Volunteer
April is designated as Disability Awareness Month. Volunteer to be part of the fun!
Ø What’s involved?
o Attending events during April that your committee has planned for the month
o Using your unique skills and talents to plan events
o A two-month commitment
o Bi-weekly meetings on Wednesday evenings starting February 13, 2008 @ 4:30 and ending in April
Ø Why?
o Make the world a better place for people with disabilities
o Embrace an opportunity for leadership in the disability community
o Meet interesting people and make new friends
o Participation is a great résumé builder
Ø How do I Become a Volunteer?
o Email
As a member of the disability community, you have a unique opportunity to promote an environment that fosters the success of people with disabilities by becoming a Disability Awareness Month volunteer. By becoming a volunteer, you would be able to give your input and donate your special skills and abilities to planning events for the month, ranging from service projects to Beep Ball. In addition, you would have the opportunity to implement these events, with the possibility of taking on leadership roles. Volunteering for Disability Awareness Month involves making a commitment to attend meetings biweekly on Wednesday evenings starting February 13, 2008 and ending in April, as well as attending events in April that your committee has planned. Involvement with Disability Awareness Month would not only be a rewarding part of your experience here at OSU, but it would also be an impressive addition to your résumé. Please contact
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US Census Bureau - Federal Employment
Hello! My name is Stephen King, and I am the Disability Program Manager for the US Census Bureau in
A rather large part of my position as Disability Program Manager is the recruitment of persons with disabilities. I am tasked with filling several vacancies in the following areas: budget, finance, and acquisitions. Although none of the positions require specific degrees, candidates that have taken or have an interest in related classes, including accounting, would likely be prime candidates. Additionally, strong writing skills are rather important to perform successfully in such positions.
Due to the grade levels at which we hope to fill the vacancies, candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and at least a bachelor
I encourage you, the student or recent graduate to send your resume and transcript (or a course listing from the internet) to me at stephen.m.king@census.gov. If you prefer, my fax number is 301-763-4706.
We will follow the federal Schedule A hiring authority, which means the positions are only available to persons with disabilities. Documentation of a disability and/or Schedule A eligibility will be requested if the candidate is offered a position. To determine eligibility for Schedule A, candidates should contact their local state vocational rehabilitation center, or to learn more, visit http://www.opm.gov/disability/appempl.asp, and select Certification of Disability.
Regards,
Stephen King
Disability Program Manager
Strategic Recruitment and Outreach Branch
US Census Bureau
301-763-4060
13. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has Employment Opportunities!
The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) will be participating in the upcoming Ohio State Engineering Fair on February 19, 2008. I believe this event is scheduled to be held in the Ohio Stadium.
NAVAIR is very excited about attending this event! We will be primarily looking for students that are majoring in science (computer, chemistry, mathematics, etc.), engineering (mechanical, aerospace, electrical, etc.), logistics and business management. We are interested in all potential candidates for full-time, co-op and summer-hire entry level opportunities. If your students would like to send their resumes prior to the event to be reviewed, they can send it to paula.hummer.ctr@navy.mil. This will enable us to identify qualified candidates and possibly pre-schedule interviews for the day of the career fair. Of course, we also encourage them to send their resume at any time to be considered.
NAVAIR is located at sites throughout the nation and is committed to employing the most diverse workforce. NAVAIR develops, acquires and supports aircraft and weapons technology for the U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and the Department of Defense. With a workforce of over 27,000 military and civilian program managers, engineers, acquisition experts, test pilots, logisticians, contract specialists, and budget analysts, NAVAIR supports the Navy and Marine Corps mission, and is actively seeking civilian professionals to join our team. We would love your students to check out the website mentioned earlier at http://jobs.navair.navy.mil.
NAVAIR offers excellent health, life insurance, retirement and leave benefits. Opportunities exist with the federal government for geographic mobility, opportunities for advancement, as well as, training options either within a specific career path or in other career fields.
Please request your students to send their resumes directly to Paula Hummer: Paula.hummer.ctr@navy.mil.
Thank you for your time and assistance. If you have any questions, please call me at 301-342-6883 or email me at the above address.
Paula Hummer
NAVAIR
Individuals With Disabilities Recruitment Team
22095 Fortin Circle
Bldg 1489, C2
Patuxent River, MD 20670
(301) 342-6883 (ph)
(301) 342-1069 (fx)
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