ATTENTION INCOMING TOPS STUDENTS

The Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarship Program Special Education Application is for students with a current IEP/504, planning to attend a two- or four-year academic, technical, or vocational state approved program.

Below is the link to a scholarship opportunity through the Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarship Program.

https://tinyurl.com/OPTA-Scholarship-SpeEd-2022

Please complete application in its entirety. One application per student.
Please direct any questions to scholarship@ohiopta.org.

For more information about Ohio PTA Memorial Scholarship Program, please visit: http://www.ohiopta.org/

Do you still need to apply to TOPS?

Be sure to get your application in by February 1st, 2022.

The link to the application posted below:

https://nisonger.osu.edu/tops-application-part-1-updated-12-1-21/

Please call or email the following with any questions:

Call: 614-685-3185

Email: transitions@osumc.edu

About Valemee

Our mission is to value and empower each individual, celebrate those with unique developmental, neurological and physical needs, and help overcome barriers to achieving optimal fitness fitness and independence for all.

We believe that everyone deserves to experience health and fitness that lead to greater independence, personal growth and lifelong health.

Valemee Around Town! Join Us!

For a 30-minute fitness class introducing the Valemee System. Come and experience what sets us apart in empowering individuals on their journey to lifelong fitness.

Locations

01/24/2022

(Limit 6 per class so register soon!)

Sourcepoint, 9:00 am

800 Cheshire Rd. Deleware, OH

IPA Fitness, 11:00 am

6155 Huntley Rd. Worthington, OH

Fitness Loft, 12:30 pm

625 Parsons Ave. Columbus, OH

YMCA, 2:30 pm

Location TBD

Westerville Community Center 4:30 pm

350 N Cleveland Ave. Westerville, OH

Valemee 6:30 pm

6631 Commerce Parkway Unit L. Dublin, OH

Caregivers/ Guardians/ Family Members

All caregivers, guardians, and family members are encouraged to participate in this pop-up adaptive fitness class.

To register: contact peggy@valemee.com

What is TOPS?

The Transition Options in Postsecondary Settings program at The Ohio State University Nisonger Center offers individuals with intellectual & developmental disabilities a unique opportunity to engage in OSU academic coursework and work experiences. We offer a 2 & 4-year Workforce Development Certificate Program that focuses on: Academics, Career Development, Independent Living, & Self-Determination.

The session will feature in depth discussion on the following:

• Academic classes
• Work experiences
• Independent living
• Application and Financial Aid processes

Application Deadlines:

• Early Action — November 1st
• Regular Decision — February 1st

Session Date/Time:

• January 13th, 2022
• ** March 2nd, 2022   5:00pm-6:30pm**

**Please note that the March information session is after the application deadline**

Location:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://osu.zoom.us/j/97384520687?pw d=SVQ4aDFZcTBLcXBVS2VlaHNGRmg2UT09

Meeting ID: 973 8452 0687

Password: 891356

To ASK QUESTIONS

Call: 614-685-3185

Email: transitions@osumc.edu

Do you need help managing stress? 

Researchers at Rutgers University are recruiting autistic students and their parents/guardians for a research study to evaluate a self-guided intervention designed to support the emotional well-being of autistic students enrolled in Postsecondary Education (PSE).

You may be eligible if you:

• Are 18 years or older
• Are accepted to or enrolled in PSE (undergraduate or graduate program)
• Have a previous diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Have an iOS or Android compatible smartphone
• Have a parent or guardian who is also willing to participate (fill out questionnaires) [optional]

If you are eligible, you will be asked to complete:

• Questionnaires about you and your social & emotional functioning
• Videoconferences visit to assess cognitive and academic skills
• An Emotional Support Plan (ESP)
• Daily check-ins via smartphone app up to 4 times per day for 6 weeks

Compensation

• You can receive up tp $253 for your participation
• Your parent/guardian will receive up to $40

If interested, please complete the screening form at:

is.gd/mentalhealthNJ

Email questions to:

lifespanlab@gsapp.rutgers.edu

In observation of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the university will be closed Monday, January 17th, 2022.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the March on Washington in 1963.