Author: Isabel Medina Keiser

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) and Media Resources Center (MRC) will promote National Braille Literacy Awareness Month by offering information to students, faculty and staff members at table 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today, Jan. 24 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center (first floor).

The following information describes what would be considered a person with a disability: an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, has a record of such a disability or is regarded as having a disability.

If you are a student with a disability that is interested in receiving possible accommodations, fill out the  Disability Servcies Intake Form. If you are a student with a disability and are needing tutoring, academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, and financial literacy assistance please contact Trio DSS.

If you are a staff or faculty member interested in receiving possible workplace accommodations, contact the HR Total Rewards Team at totalrewards@wichita.edu.

In a collaborative effort, the Office of Disability Services and Trio DSS will be promoting International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) by offering information to students, faculty and staff at an IDPD table 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center.

The world population includes more than 7 billion people and more than one billion people, or approximately 15% of the world’s population, live with some form of disability; 80% live in developing countries.

The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. It aims to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and development and to increase awareness of the situation of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life

The following information describes what would be considered a person with a disability: an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, has a record of such a disability or is regarded as having a disability.

If you are a student with a disability that is interested in receiving possible accommodations, fill out the  Disability Servcies Intake Form. If you are a student with a disability and are needing tutoring, academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, and financial literacy assistance please contact Trio DSS.

If you are a staff or faculty member interested in receiving possible workplace accommodations, contact the HR Total Rewards Team at totalrewards@wichita.edu.

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) and Chartwells (Wichita State Dining Services) will offer a Food Allergy Awareness table 9 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Shocker Hall. The event is a collaborative effort between ODS, WSU Housing and Chartwells to provide information to WSU students about food allergies and other health issues related to food.

Food allergies involve the immune system and can be life-threatening. More than 170 foods are known to cause food allergies, but eight foods account for nine out of 10 reactions in the United States. These food include the following: milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, fish and shellfish.

Food allergies are considered a disability. The following information describes what would be considered a person with a disability: an individual, who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, has a record of such a disability or is regarded as having a disability. These life activities include but are not limited to learning, working, walking, breathing, hearing, and seeing, in addition to many other physical and sensory functions.

If you are a student with a disability that is interested in receiving possible accommodations, please fill an ODS Disability Services Intake Form. If you are a faculty or staff member interested in receiving possible workplace accommodations, contact the HR Total Rewards Team at totalrewards@wichita.edu.

In observance of Diabetes Awareness Month, the Office of Disability Services and Student Health Services will provide information to students, faculty and staff at an information table 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the Rhatigan Student Center (first floor).

Diabetes is considered a disability. The following information describes what would be considered a person with a disability: an individual who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, has a record of such a disability, or is regarded as having a disability.

If you are a student with a disability that is interested in receiving possible accommodations, fill out the  Disability Servcies Intake Form. If you are a staff or faculty member interested in receiving possible workplace accommodations, contact the HR Total Rewards Team at totalrewards@wichita.edu.

To celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month, the Office of Disability Services will provide a dyslexia awareness information table 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 on the first floor of Rhatigan Student Center.

Dyslexia is considered a learning disability. The following information describes what would be considered a person with a disability: an individual, who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity, has a record of such a disability or is regarded as having a disability. These life activities include but are not limited to learning, working, walking, breathing, hearing and seeing, in addition to many other physical and sensory functions.

If a student, faculty or staff member would like classroom or workplace accommodations, contact the HR Total Rewards Team at totalrewards@wichita.edu.

Wichita State University is participating in the Workforce Recruitment Program (WRP).

The WRP is a recruitment program for students and recent graduates with disabilities and serves as a primary pipeline for bringing new talent into the federal government. Applying for WRP is an excellent way to:

• Find an internship or permanent position at federal agencies.
• Explore careers in the federal service.
• Gain interviewing experience.

For more information, contact Isabel Medina Keiser, Office of Disability Services director at isabel.medinakeiser@wichita.edu.

Wichita State’s Office of Disability Services will host Deaf Deaf World event 1-4 p.m. Sept. 14 at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 142). The event is part of the Student Government Association’s Diversity Week Sept. 13-17.

During Deaf Deaf World, participants will remain silent and use written communication, gestures and sign language to communicate. Visual aids and interactive information will be available for those who are unfamiliar with sign language.

The event will also feature several booths showcasing information about deaf culture including American Sign Language (ASL), interpreting, the Kansas School for the Deaf, the Kansas Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, local K-12 Deaf Education Programs, WSU’s ASL, audiology and speech programs, deaf entertainment, the Deaf Museum of Art and deaf culture history.

If you are a student with a disability that is interested in receiving possible accommodations select the link below to begin the form. If you are a staff or faculty member interested in receiving possible workplace accommodations, contact the HR Total Rewards team at totalrewards@wichita.edu.

Effective fall 2021, the Office of Disability Services will implement the following changes:

• University departments who require interpreting services for an event or program will be charged for services by the Office of Disability Services.
• Faculty who require interpreting services will need to contact Human Resources for accommodations.