Stories tagged with: accessibility
Virtual Accessibility Services Workshop to take place Tuesday, Jan. 10
January 4, 2023 On Tuesday, Jan. 10, Ohio University faculty and staff will have an opportunity to participate in a workshop aimed at increasing their knowledge surrounding accessibility.
OHIO Online ranked tops in state by Newsweek and Statista
December 6, 2022 Ohio University continues to be a national leader in online education, having been recognized by Newsweek and Statista as one of America’s Top Online Colleges 2023.
Join the OHIO-DAN in celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day
May 13, 2022 This year, the OHIO Digital Accessibility Network (OHIO-DAN) is working to spread knowledge and awareness to the larger OHIO campus community on best practices for usability and accessibility.
Recognizing disability resources at Ohio University
March 1, 2022 The Student Accessibility Office at Ohio University has many resources available to those living with disabilities to make their stay on campus more accessible.
Bobcat gains experience working with a new type of animal as Wolf Park intern
October 26, 2021 OHIO junior Rebecca Bacon has loved wolves ever since she discovered the video game “Wolf Quest,” and this summer she got to live out a dream by working with wolves as an intern at Wolf Park.
Accommodated testing now handled by Testing Services
October 1, 2021 Ohio University Student Accessibility Services is reminding professors of changes that have occurred with the coordination of accommodated testing for students with disabilities.
OHIO alumnus to speak on thriving with ADHD
October 1, 2021 OHIO’s Student Accessibility Services will host a virtual presentation by alumnus Don Finley entitled “Thriving with ADHD” from 7 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19.
Student Accessibility Services recognizes two OHIO leaders as outstanding advocates
April 26, 2021 The office of Student Accessibility Services has awarded its 2020-2021 Accessibility Ally Awards to Gaby Castaneda Gleason and MaryKathyrine Tran.
Accessible OHIO: Maintenance issues as barriers
May 13, 2020 Maintenance issues may be inconvenient to address, but sometimes they create barriers for people with disabilities. Maintaining accessibility requires everyone to notice and report issues.
Accessible OHIO: Top 5 ways to prevent accessibility barriers
May 7, 2020 Items like trash cans, boxes, and furniture are easily moved and sometimes create barriers when they impede the path of travel, block an entrance or make an aisle too narrow to navigate a space.
Student Accessibility Services recognizes Feeney and McCarey as outstanding advocates
May 5, 2020 Student Accessibility Services awarded 2019-20 Accessibility Ally Awards to Dr. Danielle Feeney and Micah McCarey for their dedication toward inclusion and success of students with disabilities.
Accessible OHIO: Four things in promotional materials that make an event more accessible
March 18, 2020 Whether your event is a department meeting, orientation program, or major performing arts event, here are four things an event planner/organizer can do, in advance, to facilitate access.
Accessible OHIO: How to maintain accessibility when using temporary signs
February 26, 2020 Find out how you can maintain accessibility when using temporary signs on campus.
Accessibility Ally Awards nominations due March 20
February 24, 2020 The 2020 Accessibility Ally Award will recognize faculty and staff members for their dedication toward inclusion and success of students with disabilities. The nomination deadline is March 20.
Accessible OHIO: How to help employees receive accommodations during hiring process
February 11, 2020 An accommodation during the hiring process is an adjustment or modification that allows a job candidate with a disability to fully participate in the process. Learn three things you can do to help.