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OSU Student Accessibility Services SAS provides support services and accommodations to OSU and NOC-STW students with disabilities.

Eunice Kennedy Shriver noticed that there were few opportunities for intellectually disabled children to attend summer c...
06/16/2026

Eunice Kennedy Shriver noticed that there were few opportunities for intellectually disabled children to attend summer camps, so she decided to do something about it. In June of 1962, she launched the first-ever camp for people with intellectual disabilities, called Camp Shriver. Eunice recruited mentors and participants from local schools, with 36 children and 26 counselors making up the first camp session. Camp Shriver broke down stereotypes about intellectually disabled children, opening opportunities for them to integrate into the community, showcase their athletic abilities, and have fun with peers and mentors alike.

Eventually, the opening of this camp grew to a much bigger mission to serve children with intellectual disabilities, leading to the first-ever Special Olympics in 1968, held at Chicago’s Soldier Field. More than 1,000 athletes attended the first Special Olympics. Today, the legacy that Eunice Shriver set in motion is going strong, with an estimated over five million athletes competing in the Special Olympics worldwide each year.

Each June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is celebrated to increase public knowledge about Alzheimer’s and other ...
06/12/2026

Each June, Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is celebrated to increase public knowledge about Alzheimer’s and other dementias, support understanding and strategies for good brain health, and recognize the journeys of those affected. Since the exact cause of Alzheimer’s is still unknown, the annual campaign also serves to advance research and bring hope to the millions of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every year.

Share your story or spread awareness for Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month by using on social media.

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Great work this semester, SAS Cowboys! We are so proud of everything our students and new graduates have accomplished th...
05/08/2026

Great work this semester, SAS Cowboys! We are so proud of everything our students and new graduates have accomplished this spring.

We hope you all have a fun, restful, and well-deserved summer!

To honor National Deaf History Month, let’s discuss a very important piece of Deaf History! In 1988, Gallaudet Universit...
04/24/2026

To honor National Deaf History Month, let’s discuss a very important piece of Deaf History!

In 1988, Gallaudet University, the world’s leading institution for the deaf and hard of hearing, had never seen a deaf president represent their school. In March of that year, the Deaf President Now Movement, led by four Gallaudet students, erupted. Hundreds of students, staff, and faculty members came to protest and demand that a deaf president be appointed at the college. This movement served as an incredible demand for representation and self-determination for the Deaf community and led to the appointment of the university’s first deaf president, Dr. I King Jordan.



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It's our final week of celebrating Disability Awareness Week all month long with weekly tips to make your social media c...
04/22/2026

It's our final week of celebrating Disability Awareness Week all month long with weekly tips to make your social media content more accessible! This week's tip is to always caption your videos.

A lot of people watch videos without sound or rely on captions to understand them. If you post videos, make sure to:
• Use captions for all spoken dialogue.
• Check auto-captions for accuracy. Captions should be at least 99% accurate.
• Make sure important information isn’t only shared through audio.

Before you post, ask yourself: Would my content still make sense with the sound off?

Autism Acceptance Month recognizes that Autism is more than a diagnosis – it’s an identity, community, and a lived exper...
04/17/2026

Autism Acceptance Month recognizes that Autism is more than a diagnosis – it’s an identity, community, and a lived experience that encompasses both challenges and triumphs.

Autism Acceptance Month emphasizes understanding, inclusion, support, and moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance to enable Autistic people to thrive authentically.

Visit the Autism Society website at https://bit.ly/3PKn5cF to share what Autism means to you, support Autism advocacy, and find Autism services near you!

It's week three of celebrating Disability Awareness Week all month long with tips to make your social media content more...
04/15/2026

It's week three of celebrating Disability Awareness Week all month long with tips to make your social media content more accessible! This week's tip is to make hashtags screen-reader-friendly!

How you format hashtags can affect how they’re read by assistive technology (AT)! Capitalize each word of your multi-word hashtags ( ) and avoid all lowercase ( ). This is called writing in CamelCase or Pascal Case.

CamelCase hashtags are one of the easiest digital accessibility practices to implement!

Finals week is right around the corner, and we know it can be a stressful time. At Oklahoma State University Student Acc...
04/13/2026

Finals week is right around the corner, and we know it can be a stressful time. At Oklahoma State University Student Accessibility Services (OSU SAS), we’re here to support you with accommodations, resources, and encouragement so you can finish the semester strong!

Reminders for Finals Week
• Communicate with your professors – Confirm the time and location of your final exams and any additional requirements with your professor before finals week arrives! It never hurts to revisit how your accommodations will be provided for finals week.
• Book your testing appointment NOW! – Appointments at University Assessment and Testing will begin filling up rapidly for finals week! SAS recommends booking your testing appointment as soon as possible to avoid the rush or having no available testing slots left.
• Prioritize self-care – Finals are overwhelming, and it is important to remember to take care of your basic needs. Taking breaks, eating well, and striving to get good sleep will help contribute to success during finals week!

As the semester winds down, intake appointments for Spring 2026 will end on April 10, 2026. Our team will continue to su...
04/10/2026

As the semester winds down, intake appointments for Spring 2026 will end on April 10, 2026. Our team will continue to support students with temporary or unexpected accommodation needs beyond this date.

If you’re planning ahead for Fall 2026, we encourage you to schedule your intake appointment through the AIM portal soon. Reaching out early helps ensure we can provide the best possible support as the new semester begins. If you have any questions regarding AIM or your intake appointment, visit the SAS Academic Accommodations webpage at https://bit.ly/3OnRTQ0 to learn more.

It's week two of celebrating Disability Awareness Week all month long with weekly tips to make your social media content...
04/08/2026

It's week two of celebrating Disability Awareness Week all month long with weekly tips to make your social media content more accessible! This week's tip is to describe your images with alt text!

Not everyone can see your images. Alt text makes sure they don’t miss out. Use this formula: Subject + action + context. An example of alt text could be something like: "A student uses a tablet to communicate during a group project meeting."

Keep in mind:
• Focus on what’s important.
• Keep it short and meaningful.
• Skip phrases like “Image of” or “Photo of.”

Before you post, ask yourself: What would someone need to know if they couldn’t see this? Have I included that in my alt text?

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