Disability Access Services Blog

Let’s say that someone finds out they are diagnosed with a failing vital organ. The doctor gives the bad news and the patient responds by saying that they do not want to pursue treatment. The doctor hears this, sighs and then tells the patient that if they do not comply that the patient will be [...]

CALLING ALL OSU STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES…OSU College Forests is in the process of conducting a study on the future of recreation on the OSU College Forests. As part of this effort they would like to hear the voices of not only their current visitors, but also of potential visitors who may be currently under-served by [...]

One out of five people have or will develop a disability in their lifetime, but we rarely think about society’s underlying assumptions regarding this common human experience. This course will explore disability from social psychological and disability studies perspectives. We will explore the social construction of disability and its inter- and intra-personal ramifications. This course [...]

Check out all of the events for Pride Week by visiting their event page on Facebook or the Rainbow Continuum’s website. https://www.facebook.com/events/576396319046963/?fref=ts http://groups.oregonstate.edu/rcosu/    

Did you transfer to OSU with a significant amount of credits from a community college? Check out the reverse transfer through OSU Degree Partnership Program where you can use your OSU credits to qualify for an AA degree. Oregon State University has partnered with Linn-Benton Community College to help identify and award Associate degrees to [...]

Check out all of the amazing events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month The Invisible War Date: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 Location: Withycombe Hall – Room 109 Film Screening Time: 6:00 PM From Oscar- and Emmy-nominated filmmaker Kirby Dick comes The Invisible War, a ground-breaking investigation about rape within the US military. Focusing on the powerful [...]

This year the Center for Civic Engagement is sponsoring 5 environmentally focused service projects in recognition of Earth Day 2013. All projects will be taking place Saturday, April 20th. Morning, afternoon, and all day projects are available. Below summaries of each project and links to registration forms. Pre-registration is required. Participants will assemble in MU [...]

Language is thought, the fact of the matter is that we live in a very biased society. Even though one may claim to have “moved past” some of the “nastier” phases of historical injustices, we still suffer the impacts though language.  For example, we still use the word “hysterical” which refers to a woman on [...]

Incight is hosting a Career Expo for job seekers with disabilities at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland. The event will take place on April 11, 2013 from 10:00a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Workshops start at 9:00 a.m. for job seekers. Attend a workshop on self-empowerment, networking, and starting your own business. Exhibitor Booths will run [...]