RCPD News

The RCPD Applauds BTN Scholarship Finalists

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 10:47:26 -0500

The Big Ten Network will grant $1000 LiveBIG scholarships to one of five finalists from each Big Ten school after tallying votes submitted between now and Jan. 27. Two of MSU’s finalists have earned their own special place in the heart of MSU’s RCPD.

New Specialist Expands Campus Connections

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:19:46 -0500

MSU’s Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities enthusiastically welcomes Renee Craig as the new Specialist for Psychiatric and Autism Spectrum Disabilities.

RCPD Supports Grad Student's Research at Guadalajara Games

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:50:34 -0500

The Parapan American Games offer athletes with disabilities an opportunity to compete at an Olympic level before the Olympics. With support from RCPD, grad student Piotr Pasik traveled to the Games in Mexico to research the dynamics of disability.

MSU Hits the Bull's-Eye on Accessible Shooting Sports

Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:24:56 -0500

MSU is distinct in many ways, but one of the most unique special features is nearly unheard of on a college campus: a shooting range. Students from the RCPD traveled to The Demmer Center for some fun and to learn new skills on Friday, Dec. 2.

A New Smile Welcomes Guests to the RCPD

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:59:54 -0500

The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities welcomes visitors, students, parents and instructors with open arms and a smile, but that smile has recently changed.

“A Relentless Road to Achievement” Jordan Levin Saga

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:32:12 -0500

Jordan Levin, a Spartan from the class of 1999 who is deaf, uses his education, enthusiasm and talent to make Michigan a healthier place. The Spartan Saga, "A Relentless Road to Achievement" tells his success story

India Awaits MSU Innovation

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 08:48:13 -0500

MSU's RCPD partners with the College of Engineering to expand their work of maximizing opportunity and ability to India. Students in EGR100 work to make 3D anatomy models more useful to students who are blind at Asian Aid School in Bobbili.

The RCPD Presents on Accessible Publishing at MI-AHEAD

Wed, 26 Oct 2011 10:24:55 -0400

The RCPD's own Stephen Blosser and Al Puzzuoli present at statewide MI-AHEAD conference "The New World of Assistive Technology." They represented RCPD in advocating accessible publishing standards.

Celebrating Success 40 years in the Making this Homecoming

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:12:57 -0400

MSU’s Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities is celebrating 40 years of maximizing ability and opportunity throughout homecoming week by honoring successful alumni and partnering with Tower Guard for a homecoming float.

Guide Dogs and their Owners: A Team Worthy of Respect

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 14:43:49 -0400

Guide dogs and their owners work together as a synchronized team to get around the community safely and efficiently. Dogs need the public to respect their focus, but people should not be afraid to communicate with guide dog users.