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Transforming tragedy into success for CSU students with brain injuries
The recent addition of the CSU Brain Injury Community, CBIC, to the roster of student organizations combines community and self-advocacy, making a powerful recipe for success.
Schelly retires after 30 years of supporting people with disabilities
Believing that all people, regardless of age, abilities or challenges should have a shot at living life to the best of their abilities with the support they need to be successful has influenced Cathy Schelly's amazing career at the Center for Community Partnerships in the Department of Occupational Therapy.
Occupational Therapy program offers veterans much-needed REST
Aaron Eakman, assistant professor and director of research for the New Start for Student Veterans program at Colorado State University, is helping post-9/11 student veterans sleep more soundly.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Colorado State University is proud to participate in National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October.
Screening tool for traumatic brain injury helps kids succeed in school
Young children sometimes experience an accident such as a playground fall that can result in a head injury. Their resulting traumatic brain injury can go undiagnosed but lead to learning problems that crop up later.
Student-veteran attains lifelong dream of becoming a cop
A little more than seven years ago, when U.S. Marine Sgt. Joel Peters lay in a coma following a Humvee accident in East Africa, doctors weren’t sure he was going to live — much less fulfill his dream of following in his father’s and grandfather’s footsteps by becoming a police officer.
‘Empowerment Course’ offers opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities
When CSU’s Center for Community Partnerships (CCP) launches its “Empowerment Course” this fall, it will give young adults with intellectual disabilities a new chance to experience college life, become better self-advocates and prepare for a career path.