Nisonger Center recently began a search for a new Program Manager; as Deanna Kropf is relocating to New York. Deanna has been a part of the Early Learning Program team as Program Manager since 2016 and served as one of the nation’s Act Early Ambassadors since 2019. We want to express our deepest appreciation to [...]
Developed in collaboration with local, state and national partners; please consider participating and/or sharing the details of this national survey for families of adults (ages 18+) with intellectual or developmental disabilities created in response to rapidly changing circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Input from people with IDD about their experiences during this time is [...]
The Columbus Foundation's #BigGive is almost here - and just hit a BIG milestone! This year's bonus pool is now more than $1.5 Million dollars; the LARGEST bonus pool in The Big Give history! The Big Give provides everyone with the opportunity to respond to the challenges we are facing as a community. With your [...]
Nisonger Center is proud to honor Kelly Barnett, MSW, LISW-S; Behavior Support Services Clinical Program Manager; for receiving the 2020 Nisonger Champion Award! The recipient of this prestigious award shall not only demonstrate a strong commitment to providing the skills and resources needed to succeed in the advancement of science, but has also displayed a [...]
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have to exchange ‘in-person’ meetings for the virtual world. People with disabilities have the need to utilize services like ZOOM to communicate with their work colleagues, doctors, service providers, take part in their social committees and communicate visually with their families. These documents were developed as a [...]
Please click here for general information about COVID-19 and People with Disabilities; including helpful resources. All non-essential in-person Nisonger Center programs, clinical activities/services and research projects have been suspended. Stay tuned to this page for more information related to COVID-19 impacts. If unsure, please contact your program/project lead and/or refer to the appropriate tab/section on [...]
Consumer Advisory Council The Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000 (DD Act) requires that all federally funded University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) establish a Consumer Advisory Council (CAC): i. of which a majority of the members shall be individuals with developmental disabilities and family members of individuals with [...]
Nisonger In'Sights' 2020 - Sports and Play Activities - accessible
Postdoc Announcement 2020 PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Intellectual Disability/Autism Spectrum Disorder The Ohio State University Nisonger Center – UCEDD offers interdisciplinary clinical and research postdoctoral training in Intellectual Disability (ID) and Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The Nisonger Center offers flexible and individualized interdisciplinary clinical and research training in the areas of ID/ASD. Areas of emphasis can [...]
SAVE THE DATE: Event: TechSummit 2020: Bringing the Future Into Focus Date: June 26, 2020 Location: Renaissance Columbus-Westerville Polaris Hotel TechSummit is an annual conference with a focus on technology as it relates to developmental disabilities. With funding from the Ohio Developmental Disabilities Council and sponsorship and support from Assistive Technology of Ohio and the [...]
