Student Accessibility Services is accepting nominations for the 2021 Accessibility Ally Award to recognize Ohio University faculty and staff members for their dedication toward inclusion and success of students with disabilities.
Nominations are submitted by students, faculty and staff from all Ohio University campuses and are reviewed by a selection committee. Student Accessibility Services will accept nominations through Friday, March 26.
The Accessibility Ally Award is an annual recognition awarded to individuals who demonstrate a high level of respect for all members of the university community, take on multiple perspectives to understand the impacts of disabilities, express flexibility and empathy with new issues, openly discuss disabilities and consult with Student Accessibility Services, and encourage full access through implementation of accommodations. Nominees should not have the primary job responsibility of working with disabilities.
“We often hear stories from students about instructors or staff that go out of their way to support an accessible and inclusive experience for them,” said Director of Student Accessibility Christy Perez. “Through this award, we’ve been able to show our appreciation for work that often goes unrecognized. Although accessibility is an institutional responsibility, nominees are often individuals who have taken it upon themselves to make sure students with disabilities feel included and have a positive experience at OHIO.”
Recipients of the 2021 Accessibility Ally Award will be honored with a plaque from the Student Accessibility Services staff.
Last year’s Accessibility Ally Award recipients were Dr. Danielle Feeney, an assistant professor of instruction in special education in the Patton College of Education, and Micah McCarey, director of the LGBT Center.
To nominate an accessibility ally, please submit this nomination form . For more information, email Christy Perez .
A unit of University College, Student Accessibility Services works to ensure equal opportunity and access for members of the Ohio University community. For more information, visit www.ohio.edu/uc/sas