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Brown Recognized With Coppler Disability Awareness Award

The recipient of this year's ninth annual Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award is Kathleen Brown, an undergraduate disability services major in IUP’s College of Education and Communications.

Posted on 4/22/2019 11:27:43 AM

Need Help Accommodating Persons With Disabilities at Your Events?

The Department for Disability Access and Advising will help you accommodate persons with disabilities at your events. If an interpreter or other accommodations are needed for your event, contact us!

Posted on 4/5/2019 9:49:35 AM

Delta Alpha Pi Is Honor Society for Students With Disabilities

Delta Alpha Pi, the first honor society of its kind in the nation, was established to recognize the academic accomplishments of college and university students with disabilities. Membership to Delta Alpha Pi is open to all IUP undergraduate or graduate students who simply identify as having a disability.

Posted on 3/25/2019 4:43:14 PM

2019 Coppler Disability Awareness Award Nominations

Nominations are now being sought for the ninth annual Coppler Disability Awareness Award, honoring and giving special recognition to an IUP student (undergraduate or graduate) who has displayed exemplary and creative contributions within the past year (beyond the requisites of their major), toward disability awareness, advocacy, accessibility, support, and/or education.

Posted on 3/22/2019 1:53:07 PM

Read&Write Available from Disability Access and Advising

The literacy tool Read&Write can be of use to any student or faculty member with an active IUP account. Read&Write offers text-to-speech, voice to text (dictation), and many other tools.

Posted on 1/24/2019 3:24:48 PM

Remember, Don't Park in Parking Spaces Designated for Persons with Disabilities

No matter the reason, during the time that a parking space for persons with disabilities is occupied by someone without a disability, someone who needed it has been disadvantaged and/or endangered.

Posted on 12/6/2018 8:59:18 AM

Free Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities, November 14

Are you a person with a disability looking for a career opportunity or internship? Bender Counseling Services is holding a Virtual Career Fair for people with disabilities on November 14, 2018.

Posted on 10/26/2018 2:28:27 PM

Kennedy Center VSA Emerging Young Artists Program: Call for Art from Artists with Disabilities

The VSA Emerging Young Artists Program, a Jean Kennedy Smith Arts and Disability Program, recognizes and showcases the work of emerging young artists with disabilities, ages 16–25, who are residing in the United States.

Posted on 5/29/2018 3:25:37 PM

National Career Expo Opportunity for People with Disabilities

Register to attend one of Careers & the disABLED Magazine’s annual and free Career Expos for People with Disabilities and Wounded Warriors.

Posted on 4/23/2018 1:37:13 PM

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society Annual Induction

On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, the IUP Beta Zeta chapter of the Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society inducted 16 high achievingstudents, including 14 undergraduates, one master’s-level student, and one PhD-levelstudent.

Posted on 4/13/2018 11:15:32 AM

Bizzaro Recognized for 2017–18 Coppler Disability Awareness Award

The recipient of the eighth annual Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award is Resa Crane Bizzaro, associate professor in the Department of English, the Composition and Applied Linguistics Program.

Posted on 4/12/2018 11:22:54 AM

Scholarships for College Students with Disabilities Now Available

The Springboard Foundation invites college students with disabilities to apply for 18 scholarships.

Posted on 4/4/2018 4:35:15 PM

Nominations Being Sought for Coppler Disability Awareness Award

The annual Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award will honor, and give special recognition to, an IUP faculty, staff, or administrative member who, within the past year, has displayed outstanding support of IUP’s students with disabilities.

Posted on 3/16/2018 9:42:06 AM

Delta Alpha Pi, IUP’s Honor Society for Students With Disabilities

Delta Alpha Pi, the first honor society of its kind in the nation, was established to recognize the academic accomplishments of college and university students with disabilities.

Posted on 2/28/2018 1:14:20 PM

Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities, March 14

On March 14, 2018, Bender Consulting Services will hold a Virtual Career Fair for people with disabilities. Are you a person with a disability looking for a career opportunity or internship? The Virtual Career Fair is free for students and alumni with disabilities.

Posted on 2/14/2018 12:02:04 PM

Career and Professional Development Center Announces Spring Events

The IUP Career and Professional Development Center will host several events and programs this semester. Students are highly encouraged to attend.

Posted on 1/23/2018 4:06:49 PM

Early Career Human Resource Analyst Position Available for Individuals with Disabilities in Pittsburgh

Bender Consulting Services has announced an early career Human Resource Analyst position available for individuals with disabilities in Pittsburgh. Applications are now being accepted. No experience is required for this role. This opportunity is open to all majors.

Posted on 1/22/2018 1:00:46 PM

Openings for IT Positions for Differently Abled Individuals at Company in NJ

SourceAbled has multiple openings in inclusive hiring programs for IT positions for Differently Abled Individuals.

Posted on 1/22/2018 12:49:34 PM

Scholarships for Students with Disabilities for 2018–19 Academic Year

The Baer Reintegration Scholarship, RiSE Scholarship Foundation, American Council of the Blind Scholarship, and American Library Association Century Scholarship applications are now available for students with disabilities for the 2018–19 academic year.

Posted on 1/4/2018 10:42:42 AM

Council for Citizens with Low Vision International Scholarship

The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International announces its scholarships for the 2018–19 academic year. The deadline to apply is 11:59 p.m. eastern time on March 15, 2018.

Posted on 1/4/2018 9:51:09 AM

Research Presentation on Early Discontinuation of Breastfeeding

The American Association of University Women, Indiana County Branch, will present “The Impact of the Early Discontinuation of Breastfeeding” on Wednesday, January 10. This research discussion emphasizes the importance of providing healthcare options for women and their families. This free event is open to the whole community.

Posted on 12/18/2017 3:05:19 PM

Important Reminder: Please Do Not Park in Parking Spaces Designated for Person With Disabilities

During the time that a parking space for persons with disabilities is occupied by someone without a disability, someone who needed it has been disadvantaged and/or endangered.

Posted on 12/8/2017 3:35:35 PM

Van Wieren and Rhodes Publish on ADA Title I Employment Discrimination in Mining, Quarrying, and Oil/Gas Extraction Industry

Todd Van Wieren co-authored an article with Laura Rhodes. This research investigated cases of Americans with Disabilities Act Title I employmentdiscrimination allegations made to the EEOC, involving the US mining,quarrying, and oil/gas industries.

Posted on 11/27/2017 1:57:47 PM

IUP Recognizes National Disability Employment Awareness Month

All members of the IUP community are encouraged to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Its purpose is to educate about disability employment issues and celebrate the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.

Posted on 10/27/2017 2:02:04 PM

Dugan Presents on Math and Reading Interventions for Students with Learning Disabilities

Catherine Dugan,of the Department for Disability Access and Advising,presented on “The Efficacy ofCollege Level Math and Reading Interventions for Students with LearningDisabilities” at the annual Association forHigher Education and Disability (AHEAD) conference in July 2017.

Posted on 10/27/2017 1:56:16 PM

Free Bender Summer Webinar Series for Persons with Disabilities, July 26

On Wednesday, July 26, Bender Consulting Services will offer a free webinar titled “Exceeding Employer Expectations: How to Get Noticed at Work for the Right Reasons,” the second session in a five-session series on “Building Your Personal Brand for an Effective Career Search.” This session is free and open to persons with disabilities.

Posted on 7/25/2017 2:47:06 PM

Free 2017 Summer Webinar for Persons with Disabilities

On Wednesday, June 21, Bender Consulting Services will offer a free webinar titled “Social Media Best Practices.” This session is free and open to persons with disabilities.

Posted on 6/19/2017 11:42:53 AM

Respect Handicapped Parking Spaces at All Times

Only use a handicapped space with an appropriately displayed placard or vehicle plate designation. These spaces remain reserved 24/7, even during breaks.

Posted on 5/9/2017 11:26:46 AM

Career Expo Opportunity for People with Disabilities and Wounded Warriors

Register to attend one of Careers & the disABLED Magazine's annual and free Career Expos for People with Disabilities and Wounded Warriors in either Washington, D.C. on May 19 or New York City on July 14.

Posted on 5/3/2017 9:56:31 AM

Disability Awareness Resources Room Open in Davis Hall

The Disability Awareness Resources room, located in Davis Hall, Room 115A, is available to students with and without disabilities, creating a place where they can find literature and other materials as well as technology to assist those with a variety of disabilities.

Posted on 4/28/2017 10:04:09 AM

Customer Service Associate Position for People with Disabilities

Bender Consulting Services is recruiting motivated customer service candidates to fill a position in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Posted on 4/28/2017 9:21:53 AM

Hammet Price Selected for 2016–17 Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award

The recipient of the seventh annual Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award is Lisa Hammett Price, professor in the Speech-Language Pathology program in the Department of Communication Disorders, Special Education, and Disability Services.

Posted on 4/7/2017 3:35:28 PM

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society Seeking New Members

IUP is proud to host its own chapter of Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society, the first honor society in the nation to recognize the academic accomplishments of college and university students with disabilities. Membership is open to all IUP undergraduate or graduate students who identify as having a disability.

Posted on 3/21/2017 2:29:11 PM

Seeking Nominations for 2017 Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award

Nominations are being sought for the seventh annual Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award. The award honors and gives special recognition to an IUP student, faculty, staff, or administrative member for exemplary contributions to disability awareness, education, and/or inclusiveness in the IUP community.

Posted on 3/7/2017 4:01:13 PM

Financial Literacy Workshop, February 9

First Commonwealth Bank is sponsoring a Financial Literacy Workshop on Thursday, February 9, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building, room 215.

Posted on 1/26/2017 1:23:23 PM

Dugan Selected as AHEAD International Conference Program Proposal Reviewer

Dr. Catherine Dugan, Director/Chairperson of the Advising andTesting Center/Disability Support Services, has been selected as a programproposal reviewer for the 2017 Association on Higher Education andDisability.

Posted on 12/1/2016 10:04:02 AM

National Disability Employment Awareness Poster Campaign

In October, IUP’s Office of Disability Support Services celebrated National Disability Employment Awareness Month by heading a poster campaign highlighting real people with disabilities and their careers.

Posted on 11/1/2016 1:28:16 PM

Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities, November 15

Are you a person with a disability looking for a career opportunity or internship? The Virtual Career Fair is free for students and alumni with disabilities to attend. This is a unique opportunity for college students and college grads with disabilities to meet online with employers across the nation.

Posted on 10/4/2016 9:10:46 AM

Namesake of Coppler Disability Awareness Award Pledges Monetary Prize for Future Recipients

Beginningwith the current 2016–17 academic year, Raymond Coppler has generously pledged, for the foreseeablefuture, to donate a $500 cash prize to annual recipients of the award.

Posted on 9/21/2016 11:14:14 AM

Pennsylvania State Civil Service Commission Disability Employment Outreach Day

The fourth annual Disability Employment OutreachDay, on Friday,October 21, 2016, will guide individuals with disabilities in their search forCommonwealth of Pennsylvania employment.

Posted on 9/13/2016 12:57:35 PM

Federal Employment and Internship Interviews for Students With Disabilities

IUP’s Disability Support Services office is attempting to compile a roster ofup to 15 IUP students with disabilities who would be interested in taking partin a brief, half-hour Workforce Recruitment Program phone interview later this semester.

Posted on 9/13/2016 11:50:33 AM

Career Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities

There is a career opportunity for a PC technician in Southpointe, PA, for people with disabilities.

Posted on 6/23/2016 9:04:55 AM

Disability Support Services Awarded TAG Minigrant

Todd Van Wieren, Cathy Dugan, and Ray Beisel received a minigrant through IUP's Taskforce onAccessibility Guidelines' (TAG) 2016 Electronic Information Technology Accessibility Minigrant competition, for their proposal, “Production ofInformation Video to Promote the Use of Read&WriteAssistive Technology at IUP.”

Posted on 5/12/2016 2:07:26 PM

Congratulations Delta Alpha Pi Graduates

IUP’s local chapter of Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society would like to congratulate the following members who plan to graduate on Saturday, May 7, 2016.

Posted on 5/2/2016 1:28:57 PM

ADA Photo and Essay Contest Winners Announced

The Advising and Testing Center congratulates the winners of the ADA Essay Contest and the ADA Photo Contest.

Posted on 4/22/2016 4:18:54 PM

VanEmburg Selected for 2015–16 Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award

The recipient of the sixth annual Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award will be William VanEmburg, an undergraduate student majoring in both early childhood/special education and disability services.

Posted on 4/20/2016 10:26:51 AM

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society Ceremony

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society (DAPi) will hold its spring 2016 ceremony on Thursday, April 21, at 5 p.m. in the Oak Room. DAPi recognizes the academic accomplishments of college and universitystudents with disabilities.

Posted on 4/18/2016 12:58:40 PM

Annual IUP Autism Awareness Week Schedule of Events

April is National Autism Awareness Month, and there are a number of events planned onthe Indiana University of Pennsylvania campus.

Posted on 4/15/2016 10:24:34 AM

Career Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Bender Consulting Services, Inc., continues to receive great opportunities across the United States (and many in Pennsylvania) for individuals with disabilities.

Posted on 3/21/2016 7:45:19 AM

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society Accepting New Members

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society, the first of its kind in the nation established to recognize the academic accomplishments of college and university students with disabilities, is seeking members for the IUP chapter.

Posted on 3/18/2016 1:50:11 PM

Seeking Nominations for 2016 Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award

The Ray Coppler Award annually recognizes and honors an IUP student, faculty, staff, or administrative member for exemplary contributions toward disability awareness, education, and/or inclusiveness. The deadline for nomination submissions is Wednesday, April 6.

Posted on 3/17/2016 8:13:05 AM

Internship Program Accepting Applications from College Students and Recent Graduates with Disabilities

Paid summer internships are available to college students and recent graduates with disabilities.

Posted on 3/15/2016 2:06:21 PM

ADA Photo Contest Reminder

IUP’s office of Disability Support Services is celebrating the ADA’s anniversary with an ADA in Action photo contest on Instagram. The deadline for submission is April 1, 2016.

Posted on 3/14/2016 10:36:53 AM

ADA Essay Contest Reminder

The IUP Advising and Testing Center is hosting an ADA essay contest during the spring 2016 semester to highlight the purpose of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Deadline for submission is April 1.

Posted on 3/14/2016 10:33:49 AM

Positions Available for Individuals with Disabilities

Bender Consulting Services announces several career opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Posted on 3/2/2016 7:59:24 AM

ADA Essay Contest

Incontinuing celebration of the 25th anniversary of the Americans withDisabilities Act, the Advising and Testing Center at IUP is hosting a student essay contest during the spring 2016 semester to highlight the purposeof the ADA—to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to thesame rights and opportunities as everyone else.

Posted on 3/1/2016 9:25:59 AM

ADA Photo Contest

IUP’s office of Disability Support Services iscelebrating the ADA’s anniversary with an ADA-in-Action photo contest on Instagram until April 1.

Posted on 2/23/2016 3:34:31 PM

Find Your Future at the IUP Majors Fair, February 16

Not sure about your major? Attend the IUP Major Fair on Tuesday, February 16, from 6:30–8:30 p.m. at the Hadley Union Building, Ohio Room.

Posted on 2/11/2016 10:18:36 AM

Disability Advocate/Employer to Have Booth at IUP Career Fair

Bender Consulting, an advocate/employer for people with disabilities, will have a booth at the IUP Career Fair on Tuesday, February 16, at the KCAC.

Posted on 2/11/2016 9:11:24 AM

Six O'Clock Series Explores How to be an Ally for Persons with Disabilities

On February 22, as part of the Six O'Clock Series, Karen A. Myers, of St. Louis University, will discuss what it is like to be a person and a professional with a disability.

Posted on 2/5/2016 2:10:36 PM

Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit

Come visit "Allies for Inclusion: The Ability Exhibit," an interactive learning experience created to promote allies for individuals with disabilities.

Posted on 2/5/2016 1:56:48 PM

Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities, March 15

A free Virtual Career Fair is available for people with disabilities, connecting them with employers across the nation.

Posted on 2/5/2016 1:45:40 PM

Available Scholarships/Internships at The Washington Center

The Washington Center announces $7,500 summer scholarships/internships available to students who are Pennsylvania residents.

Posted on 1/22/2016 2:13:23 PM

NASA Internships for Students with Disabilities

NASA is looking for students with disabilities to apply for internship opportunities. Deadline for submitting applications for the summer internship program is Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

Posted on 1/22/2016 8:05:13 AM

Help Desk Opportunity in Pittsburgh for People with Disabilities

This is a current opportunity for people with disabilities for a help desk technician position in Pittsburgh.

Posted on 1/12/2016 11:21:13 AM

Career Opportunities for Individuals with Disabilities

Bender Consulting Services, Inc. announces further opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Posted on 12/2/2015 2:51:30 PM

Internship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

TheWashington Center (TWC) is seeking students with disabilities to apply forinternships within the Washington, D.C. area.

Posted on 11/12/2015 1:43:03 PM

IUP ADA in Action Photo Contest

IUP’s office of Disability Support Services is celebrating the ADA’s 25th anniversary with an ADA in Action photo contest on Instagram.

Posted on 11/6/2015 8:55:08 AM

Delta Alpha Pi International Honor Society

IUP to host local chapter of Delta Alpha Pi honor society, the first of its kind in the nation, established to recognize the academic accomplishments of college and universitystudents with disabilities.

Posted on 11/5/2015 7:51:42 AM

Free Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities, November 10

Are you a person with a disability, looking for a career opportunity orinternship? TheVirtual Career Fair on Tuesday, November 10, is freefor students and alumni with disabilities to attend. Register early to ensure your resume gets seen.

Posted on 10/8/2015 11:22:39 AM

Scholarships Offered for Students with Disabilities Who are Residents of Philadelphia

Applications are being accepted for the 2015 Oliver H. M. Jordan scholarships for students with disabilities sponsored, by the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities. The deadline for application is September 25, 2015. You must be a resident of Philadelphia to apply.

Posted on 6/16/2015 11:04:55 AM

Career Opportunity for People with Disabilities, Finance Analyst

Bender Consulting Services, Inc. is recruiting candidates with disabilities for the position of finance analyst in Pittsburgh and Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.

Posted on 6/12/2015 2:34:37 PM

Career Opportunity for People with Disabilities, Productivity Advisor

Announcing a career opportunity for applications from people with disabilities as a productivity advisor in Bala Cynwyd, Pa.

Posted on 6/12/2015 2:08:28 PM

Career Opportunities for People with Disabilities, Bilingual IT Support Professional

Career opportunities are available for individuals with disabilities as a bilingual IT Support professional in Bala Cynwyd, Pa.

Posted on 6/11/2015 9:18:14 AM

Matchett Receives Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award

On April 8,2015, the fifth annual Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award waspresented to undergraduate student Robert Matchett forexemplary contributions to disability education, awareness, and/or inclusivenessat IUP.

Posted on 4/14/2015 12:59:10 PM

Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities, April 14

On Tuesday, April 14, Bender Consulting Services, Inc. will hold a virtual career fair for people with disabilities. to meet employers from across the nation.

Posted on 4/9/2015 9:11:52 AM

Study Abroad Scholarship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

In partnership with Mobility International USA, the Council on International Educational Exchange is providing 25 scholarships to students with disabilities to study within one of its many overseas programs.

Posted on 3/27/2015 12:01:10 PM

Bender Virtual Career Fair: Employment for People with Disabilities

On Tuesday, April 14, 2015, Bender Consulting Services will hold a virtual career fair for people with disabilities.

Posted on 3/27/2015 11:35:35 AM

Employment Opportunity - County Fiscal Officer 2 in Bedford

Job opportunity as a County Fiscal Officer 2 in Bedford, Pennsylvania.

Posted on 2/27/2015 2:41:04 PM

Nominations Sought for Ray Coppler Disability Awareness Award

The Ray Coppler Award honors and gives recognition to a student, faculty, staff, or administrative member of IUP for exemplary contributions toward disability awareness, education, and/or inclusiveness. If you are aware of an IUP community member who you believe is deserving of this year’s award, please nominate him or her.

Posted on 2/26/2015 3:20:22 PM

Employment With U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services for Qualified Candidates With Disabilities

Employment with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) seeks qualified candidates with disabilities for a number of their positions, and are looking to do expedited hiring for applicants with disabilities.

Posted on 2/20/2015 2:14:57 PM

Virtual Career Fair for College Students, Graduates, and Young Professionals with Disabilities, February 25

Are you looking for an internship? Afirst job? A career change? Join us on February 25,2015, to meet online with top U.S. employersin the Washington, D.C. region that are looking for top talent.

Posted on 2/19/2015 8:00:44 AM

Career Opportunities for People with Disabilities

Bender Consulting Services, Inc. seeks applications for an application developer in Pittsburgh and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

Posted on 2/18/2015 3:05:35 PM

Internship Opportunities Available for Students with Disabilities

BroadFutures is providing internship opportunities for students between the ages of 18 and 26 with learning disabilities.

Posted on 2/18/2015 11:57:36 AM

Internships Available for College Students with Autism or Those Needing Social or Emotional Support

Maximize your college experience with a supported internship through Goodwill! The PASSAGES Supported Internship Program is designed for college students with autism or those needing social or emotional support.

Posted on 2/18/2015 10:53:14 AM

IUP Majors Fair, February 17

Students, are you looking for a major? If so, plan to attend the IUP Majors Fair on Tuesday, February 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the HUB Ohio Room.

Posted on 2/11/2015 2:01:43 PM

Major and Career Exploration Center Resource for All Students

The Major and Career Exploration Center is prepared to serve all students who areconfused about what to major in, or who are unsure about their current major.

Posted on 1/20/2015 11:36:11 AM

Stress and Mental Illness in Learning Environments Programs, November 18-20

Faculty members are encouraged to announce the SMILE (Stress and Mental Illness in Learning Environments) series to their students.

Posted on 11/14/2014 11:20:18 AM

Virtual Career Fair for People with Disabilities

On Thursday, November 13, Bender Consulting Services will host an opportunity for job seekers with disabilities and employers to connect online and network from the convenience of their homes or offices.

Posted on 11/10/2014 4:35:08 PM

Dugan Coordinates Program Review for National/International Conference

Catherine Dugan, associate professor and director/chairperson of the Advising and Testing Center, has served her third year as an elected member and program reviewer for the College Student Educators International Commission for AcademicSupport in Higher Education Directorate.

Posted on 10/28/2014 11:06:35 AM

Six O’Clock Series To Present Documentary About Americans with Disabilities Act: October 27

The Six O’Clock Series will present the documentary “Lives Worth Living: The Fight for Disability Rights” on Monday, October 27, 2014.

Posted on 10/23/2014 9:07:32 AM

Campus Visit from Bender Consulting Services, Recruiting Firm for Professionals with Disabilities, October 20

On Monday, October 20, 2014, Bender Consulting Services will be on campus. Bender specializes in recruiting and coordinating the hiring of professionals with disabilities for available federal agency and private sector career positions throughout the U.S. and Canada.

Posted on 10/7/2014 1:55:52 PM

Summer Internship for AT&T in Columbia, Md.

AT&T is making a specific effort to reach out to current college students with disabilities and is offering a paid internship opportunity with AT&T, Columbia, Md., over the summer.

Posted on 5/14/2014 8:49:42 AM

Please Respect Handicapped Parking Spaces

Just a quick reminder: If you do not have a disability and a placard, please do not, even for a teeny, tiny second, park in a handicapped parking space.

Posted on 5/6/2014 11:12:58 AM

Majors Fair Set for Tuesday, March 4

The IUP Majors Fairwill be held in the Crimson Event Center, Folger Hall from 6:30–8:30 p.m. The program is open to all IUP students, as well as to local high school juniors and seniors.

Posted on 2/25/2014 2:16:50 PM

Respect Handicapped Parking Spaces

Catherine Dugan, director ofDisability Support Services (and student ADA/504 concerns) urges able-bodied drivers to be more vigilant about notparking in handicapped parking spaces.

Posted on 1/30/2014 10:09:27 AM

Van Wieren Presents Paper at Disability Studies International Conference in Amsterdam

Todd Van Wieren, an associate professor and assistant director for Disability Support Services in the Advising and Testing Center, spoke at a conference in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Posted on 11/20/2013 7:51:32 AM

Villalobos to Speak on Inclusive Diversity in the Workplace

On Monday, October 28, as part of the Six O’Clock Series and incelebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, IUP will host speaker Veronica Villalobos, director for the Office of Diversity andInclusion with the federal Office of Personnel Management in Washington,D.C.

Posted on 10/24/2013 10:58:49 AM

2014 Peer Advisor Employment Opportunities

The Advising and Testing Center is excited to announce that applications are currently being taken for the summer 2014 Peer Advisor staff.  This position provides students an opportunity to welcome future IUP students to campus.

Posted on 10/21/2013 11:02:59 AM

Major and Career Exploration Center Fall 2013 Office Hours

The Major and Career Exploration Center (MCEC) will be open for students use starting Monday, September 9.

Posted on 9/5/2013 11:50:54 AM

National Federation of the Blind to Award 30 Scholarships in 2013

Applications must be received by March 31, 2013.

Posted on 3/11/2013 12:18:46 PM

National Federation of the Blind to Award 30 Scholarships in 2013(1)

The National Federation of the Blind is accepting applications to its national scholarship program for 2013.

Posted on 2/19/2013 2:54:17 PM

Conference for Hard of Hearing Employees and Job Seekers

The Hearing Loss Association of Pennsylvania is sponsoring (with support from the Pennsylvania Office of Vocational Rehabilitation) a one-day educational conference in Harrisburg on April 19, 2013, designed to provide hard of hearing employees and job seekers with information and skills they need to achieve communication access in the workplace.

Posted on 1/10/2013 11:26:10 AM

2012 Job and Resource Fair for Veterans and Non-Veterans with Disabilities

Presented by the Advising and Testing Center and Disability Support Services, the Job and Resource Fair takes place November 29, 2012, from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. in the PNC Room of Kovalchick Convention and Athletic Complex.

Posted on 11/14/2012 10:38:01 AM

Nominations Sought for Third Annual Ray Coppler Award

The Ray Coppler Award was created to annually honor and give special recognition to a student, faculty, staff, or administrator for exemplary contributions to disability education, awareness and/or inclusiveness at IUP. Nominations are being sought until October 17, 2012.

Posted on 10/9/2012 1:05:58 PM

Annual Majors Fair Set for October 11, 2012

Are you still trying to decide on a major at IUP? Don't miss the annual IUP Majors Fair scheduled for Thursday, October 11, 2012!

Posted on 10/4/2012 8:38:16 AM

Van Wieren Publishes on Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities

Todd Van Wieren, Advising and Testing Center, recently published “Autism Spectrum Disorders and Intellectual Disabilities: A Comparison of ADA Title I Workplace Discrimination Allegations” in the Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation.

Posted on 7/20/2012 9:50:08 AM

IUP Recognizes Disability Awareness Month in October

The Advising and Testing Center announces its Disability Awareness Month program: “Inclusion: It Is Your Right,” taking place on Thursday, October 27, 2011, at 3:00 p.m. in the Crimson Event Center (Folger Hall).

Posted on 10/13/2011 12:57:41 PM

Fall 2011 disABLEDperson Scholarship

disABLEDperson, Inc. is announcing it Fall 2011 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities. The competition is currently underway and runs through October 15, 2011.

Posted on 9/9/2011 8:39:55 AM

$50 Offered for Disability Stories on International Exchange Experiences

If you are a person with a disability and have either studied, worked, or volunteered on exchange between the U.S. and another country, the National Clearinghouse on Disability and Exchange would like to hear from you!

Posted on 7/28/2011 11:47:55 AM

Oliver H.M. Jordan Scholarship

The Oliver H.M. Jordan scholarship, for students with disabilities who are Philadelphia residents, has been announced. All applications are due September 23, 2011.

Posted on 7/28/2011 11:37:13 AM

NASA Internships Available for Blind and Disabled Students

NASA is looking to increase the number of blind and disabled students, pursuing science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers through its internship programs. Students can apply until February 1, 2011.

Posted on 1/6/2011 10:47:08 AM

Council of Citizens with Low Vision International Scholarship

The Council of Citizens with Low Vision International will award three scholarships of $3,000 each for the 2011–2012 academic year.

Posted on 1/6/2011 10:36:31 AM

Spring 2011 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities

The group disABLEDperson, Inc., has announced the Spring 2011 National Scholarship Competition for College Students with Disabilities.

Posted on 1/6/2011 10:34:14 AM

American Council of the Blind Academic Year Scholarship

The American Council of the Blind annually awards approximately twenty scholarships ranging from $1,000 to $2,500 to vocational, entering freshman, undergraduate, and graduate college students who are legally blind, maintain a 3.3 GPA, and are involved in their school and/or local community.

Posted on 1/6/2011 10:31:51 AM

Federal Government Career Opportunities for People with Disabilities

People with disabilities who are interested in working for federal government, take note. Federal government agencies are hiring now.

Posted on 11/10/2010 3:07:53 PM

Free Résumé Database for Students with Disabilities

The National Business and Disability Council has a national résumé database, which was developed with the goal of bringing together top talent with disabilities and America’s top employers in both the private and public sector.

Posted on 10/22/2010 10:41:51 AM

Emerging Leaders Program for Veterans with Disabilities

The Emerging Leaders summer internship program for college and graduate students with disabilities for 2011 is underway. Veterans with disabilities are encouraged to participate.

Posted on 10/22/2010 10:36:28 AM

Explore Your Major Options at the 2010 Majors Fair

Are you still trying to decide on a major at IUP? Don't miss the annual IUP Majors Fair scheduled for Thursday, October 7, 2010.

Posted on 9/24/2010 11:08:33 AM

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Announced

The Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the opening of the Spring 2011 online application for U.S. undergraduate students participating in Spring 2011 study abroad programs.

Posted on 8/31/2010 6:02:43 PM

disABLEDperson, Inc. Announces $1,500 Scholarship

disABLEDperson, Inc., announces the Fall 2010 nationally based scholarship competition for college students with disabilities. This competition begins on August 15, 2010, and ends on October 15, 2010, for the award of $1,500.

Posted on 8/31/2010 6:00:14 PM

Emerging Leaders Now Accepting Applications

The Emerging Leaders summer internship program for college students with disabilities has began accepting applications for summer 2011. The program offers paid summer internships at many of America's leading corporations.

Posted on 8/31/2010 5:47:25 PM

Attention Graduate Students with Disabilities

The National Business and Disability Council's National Resume Database was developed with the goal of bringing together top talent with disabilities and America's top employers in both the private and public sector.

Posted on 8/31/2010 5:45:20 PM

Webinar on Fulbright Opportunities for College Students

The Institute of International Education will be hosting a special webinar on Fulbright opportunities for college students, recent graduates, and professionals.

Posted on 8/2/2010 3:24:19 PM

“Barriers to College Student Use of Disability Services and Accommodations” Published

Laura Marshak (Counseling), Todd Van Wieren (Advising and Testing Center), Dianne Ferrell (Special Education and Clinical Services), Lindsay Swiss ’07 (Counselor Education graduate), and Catherine Dugan (Advising and Testing Center) wrote the article “Exploring Barriers to College Student Use of Disability Services and Accommodations.”

Posted on 5/4/2010 5:36:37 PM

Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program Open until April 6

The Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarship Program is pleased to announce the opening of on-line applications for Summer 2010, Fall 2010, and Academic Year 2010–2011. Over 1,700 scholarships will be awarded. The application deadline is April 6, 2010.

Posted on 3/19/2010 3:48:26 PM

Van Wieren Speaks on ADA Title I Workplace Discrimination and Autism

Todd Van Wieren of the Advising and Testing Center was an invited speaker at the University of Arkansas’s third annual symposium on Autism Spectrum Disorders in March 2010.

Posted on 3/19/2010 3:27:50 PM

Internships with Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities

The Emerging Leaders Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities offers paid summer internships at many of America's leading corporations. These companies are members of the National Business and Disability Council and are proactive in recruiting qualified people with disabilities.

Posted on 3/9/2010 9:23:04 AM

Gibson Named Psi Chi Outstanding Chapter President

Kelly Gibson of the Advising and Testing Center recently won the Psi Chi Kay Wilson Leadership Award for Outstanding Chapter President.

Posted on 3/9/2010 9:17:43 AM

Public Service Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities

The Washington Center (TWC) is pleased to announce an increase in scholarships for participants in the Summer 2010 Public Service Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities in Washington, D.C. The TWC will provide full TWC housing scholarships for selected students with disabilities in the amount of $3,540 this summer.

Posted on 3/8/2010 3:13:29 PM

Van Wieren Writing Article for Encyclopedia of Neuropsychology

Todd Van Wieren of the Advising and Testing Center was recently an invited author for topics related to rehabilitation counseling for the Encyclopedia of Neuropsychology by Springer Publishing.

Posted on 2/22/2010 3:24:53 PM

Call for Student Posters: Multiple Perspectives on Access Inclusion and Disability

Student posters are needed for the tenth annual Multiple Perspectives on Access, Inclusion, and Disability: Future History conference April 27 and 28, 2010, at the Ohio State University, Columbus Campus.

Posted on 2/22/2010 3:18:35 PM

National Industries for Blind Recruiting for Fellowship for Leadership Development

Applications for the fellowship at National Industries for the Blind are now being accepted.

Posted on 2/22/2010 3:15:13 PM

Air Force to Hire Disabled Students

Air Force organizations have the opportunity to begin hiring students March 17, 2010, for temporary, funded positions as part of the 2010 Workforce Recruitment Program for College Students with Disabilities.

Posted on 1/27/2010 3:11:00 PM

Pittsburgh Federal Career Day 2009, This Wednesday

Please join us on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, for the eighth annual Pittsburgh Federal Career Day, where over fifty federal, state, and local government agencies will be represented. Federal Career Day features a job fair, keynote speaker, breakout workshops on the job-search process, and information sessions by select federal, state, and city agencies. 11:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Posted on 11/16/2009 2:02:22 PM

Additional Scholarship Available from Disability Support Services

The Association on Higher Education And Disability (AHEAD) has an additional scholarship opportunity to announce, exclusively available for students nominated by AHEAD members. The winning student with one $500 scholarship plus one copy of TextHelp Systems Inc. Read & Write Gold.

Posted on 11/10/2009 9:51:49 AM

On-line Scholarship Opportunities for Students with Disabilities

A listing of scholarships available to students with disabilities can now be found on line at the Disability Support Services website.

Posted on 11/10/2009 9:50:43 AM

Explore Options at the IUP Majors Fair

Are you still trying to decide on a major at IUP? Then don't miss the annual IUP Majors Fair on Wednesday, October 7, 2009!

Posted on 9/29/2009 9:28:11 AM

Van Wieren Publishes Coauthored Article on Autism Spectrum Disorders

Todd Van Wieren of the Advising and Testing Center recently published “Workplace Discrimination and Autism Spectrum Disorders: The National EEOC Americans with Disabilities Act Research project” in WORK: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation.

Posted on 1/12/2009 3:08:31 PM

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