Disability Awareness Week 2007

Exhibit Fair
Date: March 6, 2007
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Place: Student Union Center Court
Contact: Vaneta Harvey and LaKeitha Henderson
The Exhibit Fair is designed to showcase disability awareness among students, faculty, and staff. The displays will be judged and winners will be announced at the end of the day.

Work Incentives YOU Need To Know
Date:Tuesday, March 6th, 2007 @ 1:00 - 2:15 p.m.
Place:Mockingbird Room, 3rd Floor of the ASU Student Union
Presenter: Bernie Quell, Program Manager for the EmployAbility Project
We are told: "Work hard and you can achieve anything". Working is the heart of the American Dream. This interactive presentation will provide information on work incentives for Social Security beneficiaries. It will highlight the Working Disabled Medicaid program which allows eligible working individuals with a disability the benefit of Medicaid, and the opportunity to earn a substantial salary. Flyer.

Hearing Screenings
Date: Tuesday, March 6, 2007 @ 9 - 2 p.m.
Place: Student Union Conference Room 2nd floor
Communication Disorders will hold free hearing screenings for students, faculty, and staff.
Sponsored by ASU Communication Disorders and ASU Disability Services.

Creating an Accessible Website
Date: March 7 and 15, 2007
Time: March 7: 9 - 10 a.m., 10 - 11 a.m., 2 - 3 p.m., 3 - 4 p.m.
March 15: 9:30 - 10:30 a.m., 10:30 - 11:30 a.m., 2 - 3 p.m., 3 - 4 p.m.
Place: TBA
This hands-on workshop shows you the techniques to create a better website and to make your website accessible to all. This workshop is open to all faculty and staff. To register, contact Christina Laurentia at (870) 972-3964.Flyer.

"Explore the Possibilities" Career Fair
Date: March 8, 2007
Place: UCA Conway, AR --- Student Center Ballroom
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Contact: Kelly McCoy and Dr. Jenifer Rice-Mason
Statewide career fair for college students with disabilities. Full time positions and internships available. Contact Office of Disability Services if you need transportation.

Universal Design: Effectively Teaching All Students
Date: March 6 - 8
Place: Pine Tree Room, Student Union
Time: TBA
Contact: Lori Moore and Melody Mosley
This is an interactive workshop designed for new faculty members. During this one hour workshop, faculty members will interact through discussion and scenarios to learn techniques to best accommodate students with disabilities.

The Miracles Performance
Date: March 12, 2007
Place: Student Union Center Court
Time: 12:00 noon
Contact: Vaneta Harvey. Sponsored by: ASU Disability Services, JHDC, and BCM.
The Miracles, a group of musically-gifted adults, live at The Baddour Center in Senatobia, MS. The center is a residential community that is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities. Flyer.

 

Disability Awareness Week 2006

March 13-17, 2006

Watch Us "C.O.P.E." - Contribute, Overachieve, Progress, and Empower.
ASU Disability Services will sponsor various events during the week to promote disability awareness in the community. Everyone is invited.

Dynavox "Technology For Human Expressions" workshop will be presented by Kay Wilcox Smith, M.S., OTR/L, on Monday, March 13, 2006 from 1:00 - 2 :00 p.m. in the Pine Tree Room, 3rd floor of the Student Union.
Ms. Smith will provide information on innovative augmentative and alternative communication devices, advanced voice output devices, funding sources for high-end devices, the evaluation process and the therapists role. Dynavox Flyers

Disability Awareness Exhibit Fair will be held on Tuesday, March 14 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. on the upper and lower lobby of the Dean B. Ellis Library (in front of the Graduate School).
We would like to invite students, faculty, and staff to attend the Exhibit Fair. Exhibits will include accomplishments of people with disabilities in different fields, facts about people with disabilities, disability issues concerning programs and services available.

Food Drive Challenge will be held on Wednesday, March 15 from 10:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the Student Union Courtyard.
Delta Sigma Omicron is challenging each individual, department, and all organizations on campus to donate canned food for The Salvation Army shelter. Trophies will go to the top three organizations/departments/individuals that contribute the most donations. All organizations & departments who participate will receive a Certificate of Appreciation. Food Drive Flyer

The Student Forum will be held on Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
It will be held in the Mockingbird Room, Student Union 314.
The Student Forum provides a venue for students with disabilities to discuss challenges college life presents. Faculty, staff, and students will have the opportunity to learn about experiences and abilities of individuals with disabilities. The students will share insights of their lives and unique ways to deal with obstacles. Student Forum flyer.

Project A.I.M (Advocacy in Motion) will be held on Wednesday, March 15 and Thursday, March 16, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. in the Pine Tree Room, 3rd floor of the Student Center.
The major function of this workshop is to provide students with disabilities information that will increase their ability and willingness to advocate for themselves. Students with disabilities encounter many different challenges in their everyday lives. We seek to improve their decision making abilities when it comes to handling these situations as well as presenting appeals, encountering professors/administrators, knowing their rights, and excelling in school.

Creating an Accessible Website will be held on Wednesday, April 12 from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. in the CLT Computer Lab, Library 301.
The workshop will cover web accessibility guidelines and techniques to create an accessible website, background on web accessibility, hands-on techniques using Microsoft Front Page and HTML, testing and repairing your website for accessibility. This workshop is open to faculty and staff. Contact Christina Laurentia in Disability Services to register. Accessible Website Flyer.
If you have any questions, contact Office of Disability Services at (870) 972-3964.

 

Disability Awareness Week 2005

Disability Awareness Week 2005 Pictures

March 7-10, 2005

Several disability awareness activities and events will be geared to ASU students, staff and faculty members. Representatives from public and private agencies, organizations, and other educators from the community are invited to attend. Student groups, classes, and departmental organizations may attend as well; however, in order to ensure that appropriate accommodations can be made we encourage you to notify Disability Services (972-3964) in advance. ASU sponsors of the disability awareness activities for the month of March include Disability Services, Health, Physical Education, and Sports Science and the Department of Rehabilitation Counseling. Faculty and staff are encouraged to either participate by encouraging students to attend, participate and/or present papers/workshops during the symposium.
We would like to encourage students to be involved during the month of March by sharing their experience through assignments in writing, marketing, radio and TV, journalism, photography, presentations, public administration, physical therapy, computer technology, etc. Students may want to participate by attending/participating in the wheelchair basketball game, a student forum, an art display entitled "Access for Everyone", workshops and/or one or more of the symposiums. Students with and without disabilities are encouraged to attend or participate in the fun and educational programs centered around the theme entitled: Widening the Umbrella Access for Everyone Everywhere.
Other events will be held throughout the month of March including workshops for service providers working with deaf and hard of hearing students and pertinent information will be provided for those wanting to volunteer on a regular basis.

Monday, March 7, 2005 @ 11am. University Hall activity.

Thursday, March 10, 2005 @ 1:30 -2:30 pm. Location: Student Union, Mockingbird Room (3rd floor).
Student Forum.

Thursday, March 10, 2005 @ 3:30 - 4:30. Location: Chickasaw R.410.
DS Technology Workshop: Using Kurzweil 3000 Learning tool software. To sign up, go to DS Technology website.

March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 2005 @ 3:00-3:30 & 4:00-4:30. Location: Smith Center for Excellence in Education Room 214. Learn strategies for effective notetaking in class. Participants only need to attend one session.
Friday, March 25, 2005 @ 3-4 pm. Location: Chickasaw R.410.
DS Technology Workshop: Using Openbook scanning and reading software. To sign up, go to DS Technology website.

Tuesday, March 29, 2005 @ 3:30 - 4:30. Location: Chickasaw R.410.
DS Technology Workshop: Using Zoomtext, screen magnifier and reader software. To sign up, go to DS Technology website.

 

Previous activities have included the following:
Empowering People with Disabilities in the 21st Century

 

Disability Awareness Week 2004

March 8-March 12, 2004

March 9, 2004

Disability Awareness Displays/Exhibits displayed on the bottom floor of the Dean B. Ellis Library. Departments submitting exhibits were Financial Aid (1st place winner), Communication Disorder (2nd place winner), Student Support Services (3rd place winner), Residence Life, Career Services, Department of Psychology and Counseling, and Ms. Sadie Ivy (ASU Art Student).

March 10, 2004

The Student Forum was held on March 10 at the Wesley Foundation. The students were involved in a very informative group discussion focusing on disability issues. Panel members were Sadie Ivy, Bryan Rougley, Shelby Vincent, Elissa New, Tommy Wallin, Chiquita Holt and Chris Suttles.

 

Disability Awareness Week 2003

March 10-13, 2003

Tuesday, March 11, 2003

Deaf Education: It's All on the Hands - NEAIA
Mr. Sam Whittle, a Gallaudet college graduate, shared his experiences growing up as a deaf child in a hearing culture. He also discussed the use of sign language interpreters in an educational setting.

Wednesday, March 12, 2003

Understanding the diagnosis of students with Learning Disabilities(LD) , Attention Deficit Disorder(ADD), and Traumatic Brain Injury(TBI).
Dr. Joseph Justen of ASU Special Education covered the diagnosis of LD, ADD, and TBI and how we identify the disabilities.

Wednesday, March 12th, 2003

Student Forum
The Student Forum provides a venue for students with disabilities to discuss with others the challenges college life presents. Faculty, staff, and students have the opportunity to learn about experiences and abilities of people with disabilities. The students with disabilities share insights of their lives and ways they deal with obstacles. This occasion allows one to understand humanity in a new light.
The purpose of this forum is to promote interaction between students with disabilities and their peers, which enhances a positive awareness of disability issues and concerns. Our goal is to create a comfortable environment of acceptance for students with a disability, their peers, and faculty members.

Thursday, March 13th, 2003

Symposium/Luncheon
Mr. John Halloran of Prentke Romich focused on Turning Challenges into Talent during the luncheon. The goal was to motivate professionals to celebrate and nurture the unique characteristics of individuals with disabilities so they can use their differences to their advantage in all areas of life

*Print Symposium/Luncheon Registration Form in word format . Once completed, please fax, mail or drop it at our office at Chickasaw Building Room 410. Fax: 972-3351. Mailing address: PO BOX 360, State University AR 72467.

Topics covered during symposium: So You Want to Become a Substance Abuse Counselor? Understanding the process of Licensure and Certification; Issues in Career Counseling and Rehabilitation; Turning a Disability into a Talent, Using Augmentative Devices with Children with Disabilities; Ethical Issues in Counseling and Psychiatric Rehabilitation.

 

 

 

Disability Awareness Week 2008

March 10-13, 2008

Exhibits (through the month of March)
-ASU Disability Services, Student Union, room 2181
-Display case just past ATM machines in the Student Union

Tuesday, March 11, 2008

Opportunities to Earn a Substantial Salary
Presenter: Bernie Quell, EmployAbility Project.
-This interactive presentation will highlight the Working Disabled Medicaid program which allows eligible working individuals with a disability the benefit of Medicaid, and the opportunity to earn a substantial salary. It will provide information on work incentives for Social Security beneficiaries. 
Time & Place: 11:00-12:15, Student Union Pine Tree Room

Iraqi Veteran's Compelling Story of Struggles and Triumph
Presenter: Anthony Smith, Retired U.S. Army Major. Sponsored by Delta Sigma Omicron (DSO)
- Wounded by a rocket-propelled grenade and flat-lined by the time the medics reached him, this ex-Army Major beat all of the odds and has a compelling story of courage and trials to share. His struggles and successes are an inspiration to all!
Time & Place: 12:30-1:45, Student Union Pine Tree Room

Craighead County Transition Fair
Presenter: Dr. Jenifer Rice-Mason, Transitioning to college life.
- Morning Session: 8:30, JHS Auditorium. Several representatives from post-secondary schools and agencies will give short presentations to explain what the agency has to offer students with disabilities.
- Evening Session: 6:30-8:30, JHS Cafeteria. A chili dinner will be served and child care provided.
Students and parents will have an opportunity to visit with agencies to gain information about jobs, training opportunities, and services available in the community. Drawings for door prizes will be held at the end of the evening.

Wednesday, March 12, 2008

The Miracles Performance and Symposium
-The Miracles, a group of musically-gifted adults, live at The Baddour Center in Senatobia, MS. The
center is a residential community that is designed for adults with intellectual disabilities. The choir travels extensively performing 30 weekends out of the year. They have performed at the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C.  They have also performed at the White House.
*Contact: Vaneta Harvey. Sponsored by: ASU Disability Services, JHDC, BCM and DSO.
Time & Place: 12:00 noon, Student Union Center Court: Symposium: Mockingbird Room 1:00-4:00

Thursday, March 13, 2008

Strategic Planning, Organization, and Techniques to Enhance Academic Success at ASU
Presenter: Ms. Kelly McCoy
- This workshop will focus on different study strategies such as preparing to study, notebook organization, reading skills, taking class notes, class preparation and strategies for test taking. The techniques covered, when implemented appropriately, have helped students raise their grades significantly. All students, faculty and staff are welcome to attend this workshop. Students using these methods will share success stories.
Time & Place: 9:30-10:45, Student Union Mockingbird Room

Supporting our ASU Student Soldiers
Presenter: Dr. Dennis White
- Want to help someone who was injured while he/she fought to protect your personal freedoms? Learn about the college experience from a veteran's point of view. Iraq/Afghanistan veterans now receive educational, physical and speech/hearing rehabilitation; social services and mental health services to support them in achieving their post
military service goals.
Time & Place: 11:00-12:15, Student Union Pine Tree Room

Alternative Testing:  What You Should Know...
Presenter: Ms. Sondra Sims
- This is an interactive workshop focusing on alternative testing and accommodations for students with disabilities, encouraging new faculty, and students from various majors. During this one hour workshop, participants will interact during discussions and scenarios to learn techniques to utilize testing services and to best accommodate students with disabilities.
Time & Place: 12:30-1:45, Student Union Pine Tree Room.

Wednesday & Thursday, March 26 & 27, 2008 

Creating an Accessible Website
- This hands-on workshop provides the techniques to create a better website and to make websites accessible to all. This workshop is open to all faculty and staff. To register, contact Christina Laurentia at (870) 972-3964.
Time: March 26: 9:00-10:15 a.m., 10:30-11:45 a.m., 2:00-3:15 p.m., 3:30-4:45 p.m.
         March 27: 9:00-10:15 a.m., 10:30 - 11:45 a.m., 2:00-3:15 p.m., 3:30-4:45 p.m.
Place: Student Union Room 2168 (across from Career Services)