Disability Services

Katherine Myers recognized for her contributions in the Office of Disability Services

Katherine Myers, an assistive technology specialist in the Office of Disability Services, recently received several awards for her work at Wright State. Continue reading

Jamaican jaunt

Music education major Katie Schmidt shares her skills with the children of the Caribbean nation

During a study abroad and service-learning trip to Jamaica, Katie Schmidt taught students singing and how to play the recorder. Continue reading

Workout Buddy Program gives more opportunities for students

Through the Workout Buddy program, students with disabilities are introduced to and participate in sport and exercise with the assistance of a trainer. Continue reading

Wright State staff recognized for exceptional service to the university

The President’s Awards for Excellence annually recognize classified and unclassified staff for the vital role they play in the success of Wright State University. Continue reading

Wright State’s Raider Guardian app a handy tool for staying safe on campus

Students, faculty and staff at Wright State’s Dayton Campus are able to call university police at the touch of a button. Continue reading

Wright State Disability Services staff member recognized for excellence in higher education

Excerpt Katherine L. Myers is recognized by Continental Who’s Who among Pinnacle Professionals in the field of Higher Education. Katherine is the Assistive Technology Specialist for the Office of Disability Services at Wright State University. Located outside of downtown Dayton, … Continue reading

Community accessibility course takes on Cuba

Students can travel to Cuba to compare that country’s public accessibility with the United States during a course on Community Accessibility for People with Disabilities in Cuba. Continue reading

Wright State honored for its work on disability access and inclusion

The American Association for Access, Equity and Diversity honors Wright State as a national leader of services for students with disabilities. Continue reading

Handmade lesson

Making artificial hands for children part of Wright State English and communication class project

Students in this English and communication course also learned how to gather information and then marry words, images and sounds to communicate it. Continue reading

Wright State senior overcomes challenges to shine in the field of sports

Alan Hieber, a senior mass communication major, stays active by competing in races and by covering sports for The Guardian student newspaper. Continue reading