March 25, 2008

1.   Attention Alternative Media Users!

2.   Volunteers Wanted for Free Beta Trial of the Revolutionary New SmartPen!

3.   The Department of Rec Sports is Having Its’ 1st Annual Mentor Day!

4.   Join YATC, The Young Adult Transition Corps!

 

 

1. Attention Alternative Media Users!
  

From the Alternative Media Staff:


Reminder:  We need you to bring in your textbook receipts before we can release your converted materials to you.  
Please contact Sarah or Ali if you have questions about this policy.
  
Reminder:  Your course syllabi are needed (for all classes that have or plan to receive Alternative Media), so please either bring in a paper copy (for us to copy) or e-mail your syllabi to Ali or Sarah. 
  
CARMEN Materials: Each quarter there are a growing number of materials posted on CARMEN for students to use.  We want to let you know that we can assist you with any of the required readings that are posted, however we need to hear from you to let us know if you need help.  Please contact Sarah or Ali if you need your readings from CARMEN converted into your desired format.  
  
DAISY Format:  We are now offering DAISY files as an Alternative Format and we invite you to contact Sarah if you are interested in the DAISY format.  DAISY formatted materials are a combination of Rich Text Format (RTF) and MP3 files, with 
navigational control.  Please contact Sarah if you would like to talk about the advantages of DAISY formatted materials and how to access them.
  
Ali Hickey's e-mail:  ahickey@studentlife.osu.edu
Sarah Terry's e-mail:  terry.5@osu.edu 
 

 

2. Volunteers Wanted for Free Beta Trial of the Revolutionary New SmartPen!

 

The Pulse Smartpen, an exciting new technology gadget from Livescribe.com, records and links audio to handwritten notes and drawings. Simply, tap on sections of notes with the pen, and the Smartpen replays audio from the exact time of writing. Upload notes and synchronized audio to a computer, and Livescribe's desktop application uses handwriting and voice recognition software to help users run text searches of these files.

 

Pulse is especially useful for students with disabilities and Livescribe is currently seeking out enthusiastic students with disabilities at Ohio State to give beta versions to as part of their marketing campaign. Eligible students must correspond with the company regularly and participate in a focus group.

 

If you are interested in receiving a pen or think you'd be a good candidate, contact Zara

Axelrod for more information at axelrod.14@osu.edu. To find out more about the pen, visit www.livescribe.com.

 

 

3.  Department of Rec Sports is having Its’ 1st Annual Mentor Day!

 

Join us for Mentor Day!

 

The Department of Recreational Sports is hosting the first annual Mentor Day for students with disabilities on Friday, April 18.

 

Mentor day is an opportunity for you to gain insight in to the different types of careers in Rec Sports including areas of business, accounting, and research, as well as the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC), Age Group and Camps, Adapted Rec Sports (ARS), fitness, and outdoor facility management. You can learn what it is like to be the director of one of the largest rec sports departments in the country. If April 18th does not work for your schedule, you can schedule a different day with your mentor! 

 

Other information to Consider!

 

  • Bring resume to be critiqued and evaluated by mentor!
  • Come and go as your class schedule allows!
  • If you'd like more mentoring experience, you will have opportunity to do so with own mentor or others participating! You can also arrange a longer session with your mentor!
  • Internship and employment opportunities are available with the department - come see whats available! 
  • Networking opportunity, develop relationships and contacts in the field!
  • You must register with ARS by noon, Thursday, April 17!  To sign up, please contact the Adapted Recreational Sports (ARS) staff at 688-3693 or ars@osu.edu.

Here are the areas participating:

 

Director, Recreational Sports

Associate Director, Non-competitive programs

Assistant Director, Outdoor Adventure Center

Assistant Director, Age Group and Camps and Adapted Recreational Sports

Coordinator, Fitness

Coordinator, Adapted Recreational Sports

Account Clerk

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Research

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Fitness

Graduate Administrative Assistant, Outdoor Adventure Center

Outdoor Facility Management (is this what ODFM stands for??)

Marketing

 

Areas Represented:

Administrative Services

Outdoor Adventure

Age Group and Camps

Adapted Recreational Sports

Group Fitness

Accounting

Research and Assessment

Outdoor Facilities Management

Marketing and Graphic Design

 

 

Tentative schedule:

Friday, April 18, 2008

9AM-9:30AM-    Welcome at RPAC

9:30AM-10AM-  Meet your mentors!

10AM-12N-         Morning mentoring

12N-1PM-           Open forum lunch with all mentees and mentors

1PM-4PM           Afternoon mentoring

4PM-4:30PM      Closing

 

You must register with ARS by noon, Thursday, April 17!

 

Once again, to sign up or learn more, please contact the Adapted Recreational Sports (ARS) staff at 688-3693 or ars@osu.edu.

 

This is an excellent opportunity to join Rec Sports for an inside look at the department while meeting and networking with Rec Sports professionals!

 

 

4.  Join YATC, The Young Adult Transition Corps!

 

Give back to your community! Gain valuable experience! Receive a stipend!

Join Young Adult Transition Corps!

 

 

What is Young Adult Transition Corps?

 

Young Adult Transition Corps (YATC) is a one-of-a-kind AmeriCorps program of the Ohio State University Nisonger Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities.  YATC is dedicated to serving young adults with disabilities and their families and promoting successful transitions as these young adults enter adult life. 

 

AmeriCorps/YATC members collaborate with high school students with disabilities to develop ongoing service learning projects.  Members also engage young adults with disabilities in existing educational and community-based programs in the Columbus area that promote community service, community access, and social skill development, three areas critical to successful transition.

 

 

Who are YATC members?

 

YATC members are current college students or recent graduates who have a strong desire to work with people with disabilities and to give back to their community.

 

What are the benefits of serving with YATC/AmeriCorps?

 

Members receive a modest living stipend and an education award that can be used toward tuition or student loan payments. The largest benefit for members is the satisfaction of making a difference in their community.

 

How can I apply?

 

To apply to YATC or for more information about AmeriCorps:

   1. Visit http://www.americorps.gov

   2. Click "Login" to create a "My AmeriCorps" account.

   3. Search Ohio AmeriCorps programs to access the YATC Application.

 

 

 

For more information about YATC, please contact

Jillian Ober, Program Manager
The Ohio State University Nisonger Center
327 McCampbell Hall, 1581 Dodd Drive, Columbus, OH 43210
614.247.6392 (p)
ober.7@osu.edu