Supporting students transitioning into higher education:
MSU's Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) invites individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) and their families considering or preparing for the transition to higher education to join us for a unique on-campus pre-college experience. Participants of this event will develop an understanding and awareness of the following:- Key strategies for supporting transition to higher education for students with ASDs
- Building communities of support for students on the spectrum to increase access and success in higher education: Highlighting the MSU Neighborhood model
- Innovative programs offered to students with ASDs
- Perspectives of current students, alumni, advocates, and leaders
Join us on Saturday, July 27, 2013 from 9:30-2:30/3:00 for a day at MSU! RSVP for this event here!
What is the agenda for the day?
- 9:30-10:00 Registration and Welcome - Room 175 of Brody Hall
- 10:00-12:30 Presentation from Building Opportunities for Networking and Discovery (BOND) and keynote speaker Anthony Ianni (alumni and former MSU basketball player; see bio below)
- 12:30-1:15 Lunch - Brody Dining Hall
- 1:30-2:30/300 Admissions Tour of Campus
There are a number of free and low cost parking options on campus close to Brody Neighborhood. Please note that there is construction on campus this summer as well as a number of camps and orientation programs, so parking lots may fill up quickly. Please leave enough time to park and get to registration at 9:30!
- Kellogg Center (Harrison Rd; across the street from Brody): $1/hr; $8 for the day; Parking will not be covered by RCPD
- Lot 75 (corner of Harrison and Kalamazoo): FREE
- Lot 63W (Breslin lot off of Harrison): FREE
- Lot 67 (Jennison Fieldhouse lot off of Kalamazoo): FREE
- Lot 62W (IM West/Stadium off of Red Cedar): FREE
Yes and yes! Lunch will be provided and take place in Brody Dining Hall. Brody is one of the newest renovated dining halls on campus and has an array of options, from fresh stir fry, comfort foods, pizza and pasta to unique vegetarian and various cultural cuisine offerings. Check out the menu here!
Who is the keynote speaker?
We
are proud to present Anthony Ianni, Spartan alumni, champion MSU
basketball player and current advocate of the Autism Alliance of
Michigan, as our keynote speaker for the day!Anthony Ianni, of the Autism Alliance of Michigan, is one of the most sought after anti-bullying motivational speakers in the region.
At the age of 4 Anthony was diagnosed with Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), which is on the Autism Spectrum (ASD). Doctors and specialists told Anthony’s parents that he would barely graduate from high school, would never graduate from college, would never have a shot at being an athlete and would likely live in a group
institution with other Autistic kids for his adult life. His family was
devastated but pledged they would help Anthony be successful no matter
what.And he is. Despite bullies, adversity and numerous personal challenges Anthony worked hard and never gave up. Not only did he earn his Bachelor’s Degree from Michigan State University in Sociology he is the first known athlete with autism to play Big 10 basketball. Anthony played for legendary coach Tom Izzo while at MSU. He won two Big Ten Championships, a Big Ten Tournament Title, was the recipient of the 2011 Tim Bograkos Walk On Award and the 2012 Unsung Player Award, and was also a member of the 2010 Final Four team.
Anthony has pledged his life and career to help those who face similar challenges. He has been invited to tell his story and share his message across the country and has inspired countless individuals to “LYD”- Live Your Dreams. And it’s only just begun…. He’s only 24!