The Nisonger Center at The Ohio State University

A Message from the Director, Dr. Marc J. Tassé:

Welcome to the Nisonger Center!

The Ohio State University (OSU) Nisonger Center has been in existence since 1966, among the first group of federally funded University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. The Nisonger Center enjoys an enviable reputation for its interdisciplinary research, education and clinical services. We have a strong and dynamic team of researchers, clinicians, teachers, staff and trainees that strives to improve the lives of persons with disabilities across the lifespan and their families.    Read More

 

The Nisonger Center was founded in 1966 as an interdisciplinary program of the Ohio State University. The United States Administration on Developmental Disabilities has designated Nisonger Center a "University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities" (UCEDD).    Read More About Us

Our Mission

The mission of The Ohio State University Nisonger Center is to work with communities to value and support the meaningful participation of people with disabilities of all ages through education, service and research. The Center provides assistance to people with disabilities, families, service providers and organizations to promote inclusion in education, health, employment and community settings.

Our Vision

Through interdisciplinary collaboration we will lead in research, education and service to improve the lives of persons with disabilities, their families and service providers worldwide.

Our Values

The Nisonger Center incorporates the values of community inclusion, cultural diversity and self-determination across the lifespan.

 

The NisongerNews -
Vol. 4, Issues 3 & 4:
Winter/Spring 2010
--text-only version here

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Announcements and Events

Recruitment for Children with Hyperactivity and Autism-Research Treatment Study (CHARTS)
 CHARTS is a multi-center study (Ohio State University, University of Pittsburgh, and University of Rochester) of Strattera (atomoxetine) and Parent Training in children with autism spectrum disorders plus ADHD symptoms. Click here for more information

DD Quarterly - Summer 2010
This issue of the DD Quarterly highlights activities of ODDC and its partners, personal stories about the importance of people with disabilities living in their own homes and communities and housing rights. Click here for more information

A new way to support the Nisonger Center!
Visit The Columbus Foundation and login to PowerPhilanthropy to view our portrait and make your donations online! Registration is quick, free, and secure.

Nisonger Center Brown Bag series featuring notable speakers
The series offers the opportunity for discussion and exchange on topics related to the goals and mission of the Center.   Read More

Ohio’s STEM Ability Alliance is currently recruiting students with disabilities who are interested in majors or careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) to participate in an Advance Student Learning Community (ASLC) and earn $200.
  Click here for the application

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