The Accessible Education Center (formerly Disability Services) is part of the Undergraduate Studies Division of Academic Affairs. Our new name, effective Fall 2011, better reflects the broad scope of attention and support to individual students and the emphasis on systemic change to increase accessibility and inclusivity across campus. We are located in 164 Oregon Hall and welcome appointments from students, as well as inquiries from parents, and consultations with faculty/staff.
The University of Oregon is dedicated to the principles of equal opportunity in education and accepts diversity as an affirmation of individual identity within a welcoming community. Disability is recognized as an aspect of diversity integral to the university and to society.
Welcome New Students!
If you have already met with us individually and accommodations were determined at that time based on documentation and our discussion, then you may have a notification letter ready to be picked up at the front desk. This is the letter that you take to your instructors if you are requesting specific accommodations. You may pick this up any time the office is open, between 8am and 5pm, Monday - Friday. If we were not able to finalize your accommodations (due to lack of documentation or other information) then we need to meet with you in the first two weeks of the term. Please call (541) 346-1155, email uoaec@uoregon.edu or drop by to schedule an appointment.
Special Announcements
Upcoming Hult Center show will be captioned!
The Bill Cosby show, Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. at the Hult Center will be captioned! It is the first attempt by the Hult Center to provide captions and it would be your first chance to see a captioned performance at the Hult Center. Please show your support for the Hult Center's efforts to make their shows accessible to all!
Scholarship Opportunity!
Lighthouse International is currently accepting applications for our 2012 Scholarship Awards Programs and the deadline of February 3, 2012 is fast approaching. We invite you to encourage your students, who meet our criteria, to apply. These scholarships reward excellence, recognizes accomplishments and helps students who are blind or partially sighted achieve their career goals.
There are six awards in three categories and each carries a prize of $10,000!
- College-Bound Award, for high school seniors or recent high school graduates now planning to begin college
- Undergraduate Award, for college students who may apply at anytime during their undergraduate studies
- Graduate Awards, for college graduates or college seniors planning to pursue a graduate level program; candidates may apply at anytime immediately prior to or during their course of study.
Criteria
Applicants must be legally blind (I.E. Have a best corrected visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye, and/or a visual field of less then 20 degrees in the better eye). Scholarships are based on academic and other achievements, and candidates are not required to demonstrate financial need.
Applicants must be US Citizens and reside in a school in any US State. Proof of Citizenship will be required of all Winners.
Previous Winners (in any category) of Lighthouse Scholarships, current lighthouse employs and members of their immediate families are ineligible.
Applications may be submitted at www.lighthouse.org/SCA. Please read and review the offline application before submitting the application online, only competed applications will be accepted.
To view and complete the online application, please direct students to:
http://www.lighthouse.org/services-and-assistance/scholarship-award-programs/scholarship-career-awards/application/
If you have any questions please call Ann Alexandrowicz at 212-821-9225 or email AAlexandrowicz@lighthouse.org.
OSLP Pedal For People - Volunteers Needed!
The first and annual OSLP “Pedal for People” Metric Century Ride is a benefit for Oregon Supported Living Program, which serves adults with developmental disabilities in Lane County. Due to the unpredictable nature of state funding, “Pedal for People” is expected to provide our organization with funding to expand our valuable programs for our important clients. Oregon is well known for its scenic and diverse cycling routes, and this ride is no exception!
The ride takes place on May 12, 2012. Please visit
http://www.oslp.org/ride/ for more info on how you can become a volunteer!
Group Opportunities
In addition to working individually with students the AEC is again offering several psycho-educational groups that may be valuable to students especially as they are transitioning into the university. This year they include:
Advanced ADHD Group is a weekly group for sophomore, junior, or seniors who have ADHD-related challenges. The group is designed to improve students’ college experience (both academic and personal) by providing specific knowledge, unique strategies, and peer connection. Topics include:
- Overcoming procrastination and avoidance coping
- Using technology to improve time management and study skills
- Mindfulness meditation as attention training
- Exercise, nutrition, and the ADHD brain
- Conquering perfectionism
- Utilizing the many strengths associated with ADHD
This group is open to all AEC registered students who are at least at the sophomore level. For more information contact Courtney Jellar at (541) 346-1155 or cjellar@uoregon.edu.
Social Connections Group is an educational/social group offered through the Accessible Education Center for students who are interested in improving social skills, connecting with other students, and finding community on campus. Initially this group was created for students with Asperger's Syndrome. For more information or if you are interested in joining Social Connectedness, please contact Audrey Medina at (541) 346-1071 or medina@uoregon.edu.
Young Adult Cancer Survivor Support Group for 18-40 year old cancer survivors in or post-treatment. Connect with other young adult cancer survivors and bond over survivor stories. This group is open to the Eugene community and meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month at the Trauma Healing Project Building, 2222 Coburg Rd. For more information contact Audrey Medina at (541) 346-1071 or medina@uoregon.edu.
Disabilities Advisory Subcommittee
The University of Oregon Emergency Management program (UOEM) is working hard to improve its emergency planning, response, and recovery plans and invites you to join a new Disabilities Advisory Subcommittee (DAS) aimed at meeting this goal.
This group is a subcommittee of the Emergency Management Advisory Committee (EMAC), which is responsible for oversight and guidance including the development and implementation of all emergency management plans on campus. UOEM will convene faculty, students, and staff with disabilities and their allies twice a year to identify and discuss issues and concerns related to emergency planning and response, including things such as how to prepare for emergencies, how to provide support during evacuations, how to incorporate people with disabilities in drills, how to make emergency communications more accessible, how to ensure that the campus is prepared to provide emergency shelter, and how to provide specialized support after an event. The DAS will also provide ideas and feedback to UOEM regarding its current campus-wide emergency plans, annexes, and related policies.
If you are interested in being on the DAS, please respond to Hilary at hgerdes@uoregon.edu.
The AccessABILITY Student Union Wants You!
The AccessABILITY Student Union is a cross-disability group of students at UO. Its mission involves education, advocacy, and support. Specifically, the AccessABILITY Student Union attempts to educate the campus community about disabilities and disability culture, advocate for increased awareness and accessibility within physical and social environments on campus, and provide a supportive space for students with disabilities and their allies. Please feel free to contact the AccessABILITY Student Union (aability@uoregon.edu) if you have questions or would like to be placed on the e-mail list. Also, check out the new AccessABILITY Student Union website at www.accessabilityuo.wordpress.com The AccessABILITY Student Union looks forward to working with you.