Illinois State University Media Relations

January 2012

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McCord uses technology to reach all music students

PHoto of Kim McCord teaching a studentProfessor Kimberly McCord is interested in teaching music students with disabilities, because it allows her to connect with and assist those students who are most often left out during music class.

 

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Therapeutic recreation important as social justice field

 

Therapeutic recreation photo“Therapeutic recreation is an important social justice field,” said Sandra Klitzing, KNR associate professor and therapeutic recreation sequence coordinator.  “It’s based on the concept of inclusion. People have the right to be included in recreation activities and have access to recreation facilities."

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SEAT Center helping all education students

Photo from the SEAT CenterImagine a world in which your hands refuse to do what your head commands. You hear questions, and know the answers, but cannot follow the path that leads to getting your thoughts onto paper. Now imagine there was a device to help you communicate, and there were teachers to show you how to use it.

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SEVEN examines different dimensions of wellness

SEVEN logoThere is no one-size-fits-all definition of wellness.  People’s interests, abilities, goals, health conditions, lifestyles and cultural backgrounds all have a direct bearing on how people define overall well-being. SEVEN is helping members of the Illinois State University community to examine – and be active in – different dimensions of wellness. 

 

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