Nisonger Center Playground Restoration We are excited to share that at long last we expect to see work begin as early as June on the Nisonger Center EDE/EI program playground restoration. Our accessible, universally designed and inclusive playground contributes to the Nisonger Center’s goal of maintaining our ECE program as a nationally recognized and respected [...]
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The Ohio State University College of Medicine and The Ohio State University Nisonger Center are involved in two training initiatives to educate childhood professionals on the impact of the opioid crisis on young children. “Ohio is considered ‘ground zero’ for the opioid epidemic devastating the nation, and too often the children of those in the [...]
From January 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019; submit up to 4 photos online for your chance to win up to $500! Please see contest rules to ensure your submission is included for judging and contact tamara.hager@osumc.edu with questions or for additional information. **Photos should be of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities engaging [...]
The US Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living awarded a 5-year $4.4M grant to The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, part of the Wexner Medical Center and Ohio State's Neurological Institute; Can You Hear Me Now? Listening to People with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Health Research. This grant, in collaboration [...]
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders awarded a 3-year $468,000 grant to The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, part of the Wexner Medical Center and Ohio State's Neurological Institute. The Grant will support the measurement of social communication outcomes in young children with autism spectrum [...]
The Nisonger Center Aspirations Program recently received a $5,000 grant from the Gordon Flesch Foundation to support new programming; Employability. This grant will be used to support three, 8-10 week groups serving approximately 25 young adults with HFA/AS, all of whom have participated in the ten week initial Aspirations support groups, offered over the course [...]
The Nisonger Dental Program; led by Dr. Danielle Johnson-Curry, received $5,000 from the kiDDS Foundation to support clinical operations at Johnstown Rd., located within Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Coordinated by Dr. Diego Solis, this clinic serves exclusively children; many of whom are underserved, individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and un/under insured; and [...]
Today, Governor Kasich signed an Executive Order to make Ohio a Technology First state! Modeled after Employment First, a Technology First state is dedicated to the adoption and promotion of technology options that may be used to better someone’s life. You may see the full press conference on Facebook or view the Executive Order here. [...]
