TOPS student and staff went to Playa Bowls on January 24th to participate in the fundraiser for Best Buddies! Matthew and Elizabeth enjoyed a smoothie while Taylor enjoyed a smoothie bowl. Thanks Playa Bowls!

What is it? Study to better understand how people interact and communicate with people who have similar or different neurotypes (i.e., autistic, non-autistic). You will meet virtiually with a researcher and another pariticipant for about 30 minutes. You will answer questions and use digital drawing materials.

Are you eligible? If you are 18 years or older, identify as non-autistic, autistic, a person with autism, or on the spectrum then you are eligible!

AND… YOU GET $10 FOR PARTICIPATING!

Interested in participating? Complete the following survey https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bIPSKphkePOxJ54

If you still have questions and want more information click on the following link: Experiment recruitment flyer Oates

Interested in learning about assistive Smart home technology that could make it possible to live with GREATER INDEPENDENCE, AUTONOMY, SAFETY, SECURITY, and JOY??!!

If yes – attend the “Smart Homes” webinar on January 23rd at 2:00 pm.

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Me0QcbsKRROq9FyyUlURPA

**ASL interpretation and Spanish interpretation will be offered

If you have or someone you know has down syndrome, is at least 18 years old, and has the desire to enroll in a post-secondary program then

THIS SCHOLARSHIP IS FOR YOU!!!!

A post-secondary program will enhance your life by learning employment skills, independent living or life skills, as well as engaging in other interests!

If this is interesting to you click on the following link: RubysRainbow.org/scholarship-application/

If you have any questions please contact liz@rubysrainbow.org

TOPS students go to the Columbus Museum of Art!! What an amazing exhibit!! Have you ever been??

TOPS Students hosted the Flicks for Free event!!

TOPS students enjoy chicken, fries, and bread dipped in the famous Canes sauce!!

What is your favorite part about Canes?

Come cheer on the OSU Men’s Hockey team at 5pm on November 19th at the Value City Arena!!

If you are an OSU TOPS student, mentor, or alumni then you are invited!! 

**Meet at the South Entrance at 4:30pm!

**If you are on campus, you can walk, CABS or COTA#1

**Bring your BuckID and money if you want to buy something while you are watching them skate to victory!!!

BuckeyeThon is an amazing fundraiser to help support children with cancer.

Please click on the link to learn more about this fundraiser and see how YOU can make a difference by donating today.