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This week, host Tim Kail is joined by the latest addition to the Access Services team at the SLC Library, Rebecca Regan. Topics include: Rebecca's passion for music What she enjoys about library work Her affinity for Star Wars and Phineas & Ferb Life as an introvert What she'd like her coworkers to know about her Follow Sarah Lawrence College on Instagram, Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube, and LinkedIn. And give this podcast a five star rating and review in Apple Podcasts or follow us on Spotify. Thanks for listening!
Academic library hiring can be a bureaucratic and exclusionary process. Inclusive hiring practices can help libraries recenter the people in the process and incorporate transparency, empathy, and accessibility. Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices (2024, ACRL), rather than focusing just on how to diversify applicant pools, breaks down the many considerations involved in hiring and the intentional, thoughtful preparation and self-examination that leads to successful recruitment and retention in three parts. Training for Search Committees and Stakeholders Removing Barriers for Candidates Transforming the Process for All Throughout are practical solutions for emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility throughout the hiring process, including instructions and examples for developing the position description and job postings, tips for creating diversity statements, interview instructions and preparation lists, interview itineraries, sample candidate emails and feedback forms, evaluation rubrics, ideas for onboarding and mentorship, and more. While you are evaluating potential hires, they are evaluating you. Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices can help you center equity in your hiring, attract job seekers, and support both candidates and search committees through these time-intensive, laborious, and crucial processes. Kathryn M. Houk is associate professor and undergraduate medical education librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), School of Medicine Library. Jordan Nielsen is an associate professor and the Head of Access Services in the James E. Walker Library at Middle Tennessee State University. Jenny Wong-Welch is the Director of the build IT Makerspace and Head of Research, Instruction, Outreach at San Diego State University. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Academic library hiring can be a bureaucratic and exclusionary process. Inclusive hiring practices can help libraries recenter the people in the process and incorporate transparency, empathy, and accessibility. Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices (2024, ACRL), rather than focusing just on how to diversify applicant pools, breaks down the many considerations involved in hiring and the intentional, thoughtful preparation and self-examination that leads to successful recruitment and retention in three parts. Training for Search Committees and Stakeholders Removing Barriers for Candidates Transforming the Process for All Throughout are practical solutions for emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility throughout the hiring process, including instructions and examples for developing the position description and job postings, tips for creating diversity statements, interview instructions and preparation lists, interview itineraries, sample candidate emails and feedback forms, evaluation rubrics, ideas for onboarding and mentorship, and more. While you are evaluating potential hires, they are evaluating you. Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices can help you center equity in your hiring, attract job seekers, and support both candidates and search committees through these time-intensive, laborious, and crucial processes. Kathryn M. Houk is associate professor and undergraduate medical education librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), School of Medicine Library. Jordan Nielsen is an associate professor and the Head of Access Services in the James E. Walker Library at Middle Tennessee State University. Jenny Wong-Welch is the Director of the build IT Makerspace and Head of Research, Instruction, Outreach at San Diego State University. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/education
Academic library hiring can be a bureaucratic and exclusionary process. Inclusive hiring practices can help libraries recenter the people in the process and incorporate transparency, empathy, and accessibility. Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices (2024, ACRL), rather than focusing just on how to diversify applicant pools, breaks down the many considerations involved in hiring and the intentional, thoughtful preparation and self-examination that leads to successful recruitment and retention in three parts. Training for Search Committees and Stakeholders Removing Barriers for Candidates Transforming the Process for All Throughout are practical solutions for emphasizing inclusivity and accessibility throughout the hiring process, including instructions and examples for developing the position description and job postings, tips for creating diversity statements, interview instructions and preparation lists, interview itineraries, sample candidate emails and feedback forms, evaluation rubrics, ideas for onboarding and mentorship, and more. While you are evaluating potential hires, they are evaluating you. Toward Inclusive Academic Librarian Hiring Practices can help you center equity in your hiring, attract job seekers, and support both candidates and search committees through these time-intensive, laborious, and crucial processes. Kathryn M. Houk is associate professor and undergraduate medical education librarian at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), School of Medicine Library. Jordan Nielsen is an associate professor and the Head of Access Services in the James E. Walker Library at Middle Tennessee State University. Jenny Wong-Welch is the Director of the build IT Makerspace and Head of Research, Instruction, Outreach at San Diego State University. Dr. Michael LaMagna is the Information Literacy Program & Library Services Coordinator and Professor of Library Services at Delaware County Community College. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nicola Foltys ist "Head of Access Services" beim ZDF und hat an verschiedenen Projekten zur Förderung von Behinderten im Studio mitgearbeitet. Weitere Informationen über Nicola und ihre Arbeit finden Sie unter den nachstehenden Links: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-foltys-she-her-1273b3209?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app ZDF Presseportal: https://presseportal.zdf.de/pressemitteilung/buendnis-medien-fuer-vielfalt-zum-thema-inklusion-im-fokus
VP of Access Services at New York-based Memorial Sloan Kettering, Kelly Turner, MHA, discusses the pivotal role that she and her team are playing in the post-pandemic recovery of one of the nation's most prestigious cancer centers. Kelly and Elizabeth discuss the opportunities for ambulatory access to improve volume by elevating the role, reducing barriers – and focusing on the patient.
Properly managed patient identity queues are the foundation of an effective master person index that minimizes issues and facilitates streamlined care coordination.Conversely, unresolved identity queue backlogs can have costly implications for patient care, safety, and revenue integrity. It's a growing problem with a time-consuming, resource-intensive resolution that few HIM departments have the capacity to handle.During the next live broadcast of the popular and long-running Talk Ten Tuesday, the Internet broadcast produced by ICD10monitor, Rachel Podczervinski will report on what's behind the seemingly sudden surge in identity errors and actions hospitals and health systems can take to reduce the volume and streamline patient identity queue management.The live broadcast will also feature these other recognizable segments:Coding Report: Laurie Johnson, senior healthcare consultant with Revenue Cycle Solutions, LLC, will report on the latest coding news.• News Desk: James Kennedy, MD, will substitute for Timothy Powell to anchor the Talk Ten Tuesdays News Desk.• Social Determinants of Health: Tiffany Ferguson, CEO for Phoenix Medical Management, Inc., will report on the news happening at the intersection of medical record auditing and the social determinants of health (SDoH).• Point of View: Angela Comfort, guest cohost during this live broadcast, will report on a subject that has caught her attention.
Today's enriching conversation with Alisa Pifine, director of language access services for Catholic Charities in Louisville, Kentucky, gives a detailed insight into the evolution of language access in her community. From working at a credit union to becoming a crucial part of a non-profit organization, Alisa's journey is truly inspiring. She talks about the language access program at Catholic Charities, underlining the vital role of trained interpreters, especially in legal settings for victims of crime.Among the many topics we cover, the significance of mental health for interpreters stands out. We discuss practical techniques to prevent burnout and establish the importance of understanding culture and heritage in the professional life of an interpreter. Emphasizing the need for resources that cater to interpreters' mental health, aiming to create a supportive environment for these critical language professionals.Tune in! Only on the podcast that shares your stories about our profession; brand the interpreter!---------------------Connect with Alisa Pifine languagecclou.orghttps://www.facebook.com/CatholicCharitiesofLouisvillehttps://twitter.com/CC_Louisvillehttps://www.instagram.com/cclouisville/ Thanks for tuning in, till next time!
This week Tim is joined by Desmond Luck, the Library's Evening Access Services Assistant. Topics include: the ups and downs of being headstrong. what Desmond's supervisors should know about them. Desmond's time as a student at Sarah Lawrence College. What brought them back to Sarah Lawrence College. Desmond's love of video games. Desmond's mentors and people who inspired them. And much more! The Sarah Lawrence Student Life Preservation Project is accepting contributions at https://slcstudentlifeproject.omeka.net/ Follow The SLC Library on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @SLCLibrary. Visit the Library's website at www.sarahlawrence.edu/library. Subscribe to this podcast and give it a 5-star rating and review while you're at it!
Today we're talking about our personal experiences using disability access services at theme parks! We know how fun (and stressful) day trips can be we're sharing all our favorite tips and tricks for planning your next theme park adventure. From getting the most out of your access passes, to finding what restaurants offer food allergy-friendly options, our must-have items to pack for the day, and so much more! We're sharing our personal experiences with using these services at Disney, Universal Studios, Knott's Berry Farm, Sesame Place, and Legoland! Friends, this episode is a must-listen before making your next theme park plans! --- SHOW NOTES Disney Sesame Place Knott's Berry Farm Universal Studios Hollywood Universal Studios Orlando Legoland New YorkLegoland California DISCOUNT CODE Friends, grab your narrative shifting gear over on The Lucky Few Merch Shop and use code PODCAST for 10% off! HELP US SHIFT THE NARRATIVE Interested in partnering with The Lucky Few Podcast as a sponsor? Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com for more information! LET'S CHAT Email hello@theluckyfewpodcast.com with your questions and Good News for future episodes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theluckyfewpod/support
Jamilla and Bryan interview Dave Eckert. Dave founded Intersect, which is part of Access Services, to help support people at the intersection of faith and mental health. Intersect: https://www.accessservices.org/services/intersect/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/faith-in-the-family/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/faith-in-the-family/support
KUOW's Casey Martin reports it will be the only one in King County.
20230225-2 American Council of the Blind of Maryland-2023 Annual Convention Originally Broadcasted February 25, 2023, on ACB Media 8-Appliances, Paratransit, Origami No Confusion, Just Inclusion Panel: Making your appliances work for you o Jeannie Johnson, Facilitator, It's Electric, Nashville, TN o Terri Nettles, kitchen guru extraordinaire, Silver Spring, MD o Jane Carona, Silver Spring, MD, who keeps buying kitchen appliances in hopes that cooking will become fun! Door prize! Panel: paratransit and ridesharing o Christiaan Blake, Managing Director, Access Services, Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority o Cindy LaBon, President, Capital Area Guide Dog Users, Inc." Gaithersburg, MD Fun with Origami-Kaila Allen, Assistive Technology/Activity Facilitator, Future Insights, Mesa, AZ, will show us how to make a sailboat and a house from paper. Please have a few sheets of printer paper ready and get ready for fun with paper folding! Find out more at https://acb-events.pinecast.co
Every day, we listen to music, enjoy our favorite shows, watch the news, listen to audiobooks and podcasts while driving or going to work — but these forms of media are not accessible for everyone.
Access services in supermarkets are, for some blind and visually impaired people, an essential service to gather the exact groceries you need. Services like assisted shopping, where a member of staff takes you around the store gathering items for you, are offered by a lot of supermarkets but some were suspended during the pandemic. Auriol Britton decided to take Sainsbury's Supermarkets to court when she had a problem with her local store in Bristol, primarily based on the suspension of their assisted shopping service. We invited Auriol onto the program to outline the problem she had and what happened in court. Demand for eye services is rising rapidly and the NHS is struggling to keep up. Well, The Eyes Have It is a partnership between the Macular Society, Fight for Sight, The Royal College of Ophthalmologists and other sight loss organisations and they held a parliamentary a drop-in event at Westminster last week. They are calling for a national eye care plan to tackle the problems patients are facing. Our reporter Fern Lulham provides the details. (NB - Dr Peter Hampson is from the Association of Optometrists.) And swimming can be a great form of exercise for blind and visually impaired people but keen swimmer Aletea Sellers contacted us when she had a problem in getting access provisions put in place at her local swimming pools. She tells us the responses she got, good and bad. Presenter: Peter White Producer: Beth Hemmings Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image. He is wearing a dark green jumper with the collar of a check shirt peeking at the top. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo, Across Peter's chest reads "In Touch" and beneath that is the Radio 4 logo. The background is a series of squares that are different shades of blue.
One in three young children in the United States is a Dual Language Learner (DLL), and nearly half of these children have at least one parent who is Limited English Proficient (LEP). Language access policies and services are critical to promoting the equitable participation of these families in early childhood education and care (ECEC) programs, yet persisting gaps in participation for DLL children in many public ECEC programs demonstrate the need for improved language services to support this population. Amid this reality, the needs for even basic translation and interpretation for children and parents and relevant language skills among early childhood staff are often overlooked. Indeed, many early childhood services lack the necessary data and accountability measures to demonstrate equal access for DLL families, despite civil-rights requirements that they do so. In this webinar, MPI experts provide an overview of a policy brief outlining federal and state efforts to implement language access policies in the early childhood field. The conversation examines the right to language access in federally funded services and the application of this right to early childhood programs. It also focuses on the language and other barriers that immigrant and DLL families face in accessing early childhood programs despite existing language access requirements, as well as opportunities to improve language services. It also marked the release of factsheets by state.
Audio from the 2021 Charleston Library Conference from a session titled “State of The Academic Library: Library Leaders Share What Makes Institutions Thrive” presented by Elijah Scott, Executive Director, Library Services, Florida Virtual Campus; Kathleen Bauer, Director, Collections, Discovery and Access Services, Trinity College; Kate McCready, Interim AUL for Collections & Content Strategy, University of Minnesota Libraries; Alison Roth, Marketing Communications Manager, ProQuest, Part of Clarivate; and moderated by Katy Aronoff, Senior Director, Solutions Architecture, Ex Libris/ProQuest, Part of Clarivate. How does your academic library compare to your peer libraries across North America? What are the emerging trends in today's academic libraries and what are institutions doing to prepare for tomorrow? Each year, the Academic Libraries Benchmark Survey – administered by Library Journal and commissioned by Ex Libris – asks academic libraries about the core foundations of what makes an academic library thrive. This survey is well-known for measuring the academic library's needs, challenges, its place in the university ecosystem, and what next steps are most important to help it flourish. With all the changes in higher education over the past year, this data has become more essential than ever. The 2021 survey results are shared with us in this lively panel discussion. Leaders in the library community will provide their reactions to the results of this valuable research. Video of the presentation available at: https://youtu.be/UhmfRJCLgWg Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elijah-scott-7596996/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleenfbauer/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-mccready-2a61624/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-roth-a098833/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/karonoff/ Twitter: @ProQuest @ExLibrisGroup @Clarivate
On the show this week we're delighted to welcome Óran O'Neill, Audio Description Producer within Access Services at RTÉ, Ireland's public Broadcaster. Óran tells us about his role as a sound engineer, the availability of Audio Description in RTÉ television, and informs us of several important accessibility improvements recently introduced to the RTÉ player app. What are the most accessible streaming services offering Audio Description? What is the best way to check if AD is available, and then enable it? Our guest speaker Óran and panel share their views and recommendations.Support the show
Meet the newest manager at the library, Lucas McKeever! Organization of the Month: Hope for the Day.
Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday on a street in western Japan by a gunman who opened fire on him from behind as he delivered a campaign speech — an attack that stunned a nation with some of the strictest gun control laws anywhere. President Joe Biden on Friday condemned the “extreme” Supreme Court majority that ended a constitutional right to abortion and delivered an impassioned plea for Americans upset by the decision to “vote, vote, vote vote” in November. Under mounting pressure from fellow Democrats to be more forceful in response to the ruling, he signed an executive order to try to protect access to the procedure. Mourners on Friday remembered a woman who worked tirelessly at her synagogue and a gentle man who loved art in the first formal services to be held for the seven people killed by the gunman who opened fire on a July Fourth parade. Wisconsin's conservative-controlled Supreme Court ruled Friday that absentee ballot drop boxes may be placed only in election offices and that no one other than the voter can return a ballot in person, dealing a defeat to Democrats who said the decision would make it harder to vote in the battleground state. -The Associated PressSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Christiaan Blake is responsible for the business of offering paratransit services that balance accommodation and sustainability. Christiaan needs to serve the most people he can with paratransit, while also creating accessible fixed-route transit that is open to all. One of the tricks up Christiaan's sleeve is his innovative rider's choice program where, if paratransit riders opt into using a taxi or service like Uber for their ride, their ride could be randomly chosen to be free. Armed with an array of spreadsheets, Christiaan has gone to great pains to make sure the process is fair and random, This has proven to be very popular--so popular people clamor for more free rides--and lets Christiaan accommodate last-minute trips, staying longer, or leaving earlier than planned. This is a big job and Christiaan takes his role and place in transit seriously. He sees paratransit as a crucial safety net for people who can't be served with even WMATA's accessible fixed-route and subway system. Also on the show, we have the latest transit news, Elea Carey talks about sharing employee stories and Mike Bismeyer challenges us to do something good in the cities we visit while traveling for work. All this on this week's Transit Unplugged News and Views. Sit back and listen in.
At OSU, we believe student success is about supporting the whole student, with a number of support offices across campus to do just that. One of these many offices, Disability Access Services (DAS), provides accommodation and support for students who identify as having a disability while at OSU. Join Cori and Delta as they chat with Earlee Kerekes-Mishra, Assistant Director of DAS, to learn more about this office and how to get the help you need at OSU.
Each month, we untangle your most vexing transportation challenges, and this month's conversation was an exciting one for any blind/low vision parent or guardian of children who need to be dropped off or noticed your way to or from work or somewhere else. Mike Greenwood is the Chief Operating Officer for Access Services in Los Angeles, CA, and late last year, Access Services launched a pilot program which allows parents with disabilities to make interim childcare stops while using paratransit as well as a limited number of same-day trips in the event of an urgent childcare need. Mike joined us to discuss the program currently operating in L.A., which could serve as an example for other paratransit systems to adopt in the future. Sponsored by Accessible Avenue
Christina Kasman joins Tim Kail this week to discuss transitioning from Covid protocols, learning from students, being an adjunct professor, her favorite films, Star Trek, and more. Have a reference question? Email Reference@sarahlawrence.edu. Follow The SLC Library on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram @SLCLibrary. Visit the Library's website at www.sarahlawrence.edu/library. Book your consultation here: https://reference.youcanbook.me/
A background check on Alison Brown. She is a manager in our Access Services department. Here is how she got there.
This manager moment episode is chock full of moments with a great manager - Allison Brown. She started at CCHMC in an entry-level position in Access Services. Now she uses her life story and knowledge and unbeatable enthusiasm (Take that, COVID!)
ENCORE: **This podcast was recorded using Zoom | September 14, 2021** David Wantuck, the Community Engagement Specialist at Deaf Access Services, an Affiliate of People Inc. (DAS), discusses DAS's mission, the services it provides, and its current projects and events.**Resources**www.wnydas.orgEmail: communications@wnydas.org**Notes**In February 2019, Deaf Access Services formed an affiliation with People Incorporated in order to meet the growing needs of the WNY Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.**DAS Services**CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM- The DAS Career Pathways Program team assists qualified Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals with all aspects of their job search.INTERPRETING, CART, AND CAPTIONING SERVICES – –Deaf Access Services is the leading not for profit agency in Western New York that provides Qualified Sign Language Interpreters, CART and VRI Services.–Interpreters are evaluated by highly qualified staff and are expected to adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct. –We also support the use of captioning and interpreting in all video content, ensuring access to the information for all viewers. We offer customizable captioning based on a business or organizations needs and offer captioning combined with ASL interpretation or voice-over interpretation.COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES- Services are available for Deaf, Deaf/Blind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened individuals who are experiencing various obstacles to mainstream services.We provide assistance with: • General Information/Referrals• Health Care Access• Housing Issues• Legal and Financial Referrals• SSI/SSDI Letters• Social Services (DSS) Matters• Assistive Devices for Home Deaf Access Services also assists business and organizations navigating their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).ASL CLASSES & OUTREACH- DAS provides education about Deaf and Hard of Hearing to the Western New York community through:• Sign Language classes• Outreach presentations• Deaf Community workshopsThrough these educational opportunities, DAS enhances Self-Awareness in the Deaf Community and increases knowledge of Deaf Culture. DAS offers ongoing day and evening classes to teach American Sign Language (ASL), providing opportunity for ALL individuals.NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM DAS provides education and case management services for Deaf refugees and immigrants from around the world to assist them in their acculturation process in Western New York.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)
Andrea Espinoza is a cradle Catholic from Brooklyn, NY by way of Grenada, Trinidad, Guatemala, and Honduras. By day, she works in Administration and Access Services at the Schwerin Library of CUNY City Tech. By night, she is a Masters in Library and Information Science student at Queens College of the City University of New York. Along with Ijeoma Mbamalu, she is the founder of The League of Pan-Afro Catholic Women, a ministry group for Black Catholic women across NYC. When not attending Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Brooklyn, she is usually spending time with her family, fiancé, and friends in search of good food.Music: "Homebound" and "Concrete Jungle" by Audiobinger © 2018, editedhttps://freemusicarchive.org/music/AudiobingerUsed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike License
We survived the blizzard! Today on East to West, we cover student complaints with Disability Access Services, student concerns over dining hall hygiene, the extension of the Boston city employees vaccine mandate and more. FEATURING: WRITTEN BY: Nellie Maloney, Veronica Thompson, Jit Ping Lee, Bailey Salimes, Sophie JinEDITED BY: Jit Ping LeeBASED ON DFP PIECES BY: Lauren Rowlands, Sangmin Song, Talia Lissauer, Casey Choung, Bella Ramirez MUSIC:Acid Trumpet by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3340-acid-trumpet License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Backbay Lounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3408-backbay-lounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/5010-ultralounge License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ This episode originally aired Jan. 31, 2022. For a full archive of “East to West,” head to dfpress.co/listen.
We have talked about the three required courses in this certification program. This week we are talking about one of the competencies that is optional: Access Services. “Access Services include on-site use and the routine circulation of resources in all formats, special circulation of course-reserved or other restricted-use materials, on-site and remote reciprocal circulation with users of partner libraries, interlibrary loan, and document delivery.” Check out our full show notes page here!
**This podcast was recorded using Zoom | September 14, 2021 **David Wantuck, the Community Engagement Specialist at Deaf Access Services, an Affiliate of People Inc. (DAS), discusses DAS's mission, the services it provides, and its current projects and events. **Resources**www.wnydas.orgEmail: communications@wnydas.org**Notes**In February 2019, Deaf Access Services formed an affiliation with People Incorporated in order to meet the growing needs of the WNY Deaf and Hard of Hearing community.**DAS Services**CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM- The DAS Career Pathways Program team assists qualified Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals with all aspects of their job search.INTERPRETING, CART, AND CAPTIONING SERVICES – –Deaf Access Services is the leading not for profit agency in Western New York that provides Qualified Sign Language Interpreters, CART and VRI Services.–Interpreters are evaluated by highly qualified staff and are expected to adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Code of Professional Conduct. –We also support the use of captioning and interpreting in all video content, ensuring access to the information for all viewers. We offer customizable captioning based on a business or organizations needs and offer captioning combined with ASL interpretation or voice-over interpretation.COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES- Services are available for Deaf, Deaf/Blind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened individuals who are experiencing various obstacles to mainstream services.We provide assistance with: •General Information/Referrals•Health Care Access•Housing Issues•Legal and Financial Referrals•SSI/SSDI Letters•Social Services (DSS) Matters•Assistive Devices for Home Deaf Access Services also assists business and organizations navigating their obligations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).ASL CLASSES & OUTREACH- DAS provides education about Deaf and Hard of Hearing to the Western New York community through:•Sign Language classes•Outreach presentations•Deaf Community workshopsThrough these educational opportunities, DAS enhances Self-Awareness in the Deaf Community and increases knowledge of Deaf Culture. DAS offers ongoing day and evening classes to teach American Sign Language (ASL), providing opportunity for ALL individuals.NEW AMERICANS PROGRAM DAS provides education and case management services for Deaf refugees and immigrants from around the world to assist them in their acculturation process in Western New York.Support the show (https://donate.democracyengine.com/DRNY/contribute)
So, you want to be a manager? Or, maybe you already are a manager and want to do the best job possible in your management practice. Then this show is for you. On this episode of Library Leadership Podcast I speak with Austina Jordan, Head of Access Services at the University of North Georgia, who helps us explore the essentials of management including ways to integrate adaptive leadership, set expectations, fairly apply policies, and even avoid common mistakes we can make as managers. Ultimately, we want happy employees. This episode will help us get there.
Episode #034 - Please welcome Uniformed Division TREK Patrol Officer, Louis Lara. After joining the Secret Service, he decided to broaden his law enforcement experiences by joining the TREK Program within the Uniformed Division's White House Branch. Since 2016, Ofc. Lara became a Nationally certified TREK trained officer, and helped restore and provide maintenance on all the branches' fleet of TREK bicycles as 1 of 3 officers under the title of TREK mechanic within the Secret Service. Ofc. Lara's certifications include: TREK Officer, TREK Mechanic, NHTSA Instructor, and Crisis Intervention Team. Before joining the Secret Service in November 2016, he completed multiple medical field internships and worked as a Therapeutic Support Staff member for Access Services where he worked with children, young adults, and adults with various levels of autism as well as other patients/clients with learning disabilities. Hosted, Produced, and Edited by: Cody Starken Associate Producer and assistant editor: Starr Vazquez This episode is sponsored by the United States Secret Service. www.secretservice.gov Music is “Nova Police” by Hermelin, found here: www.hermelin.bandcamp.com/track/nova-police The music used in the podcast was altered from the original soundtrack by cutting specific sections of the music to create the intro and outro of the podcast. This work Attribution-Noncommercial-sharealike 3.0 United States (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 US), which license definition is located here: creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0 Want to join the Secret Service? Click here to start your journey www.usajobs.gov/Search/?k=USSS Please visit us at: Twitter@secretservice, Instagram@secretservice, Facebook @UnitedStatesSecretServiceOfficial, YouTube@US Secret Service, and LinkedIn @U.S. Secret Service
Sam Detweiler and Julia Berk sat down with Victoria Simon, a counselor at Hofstra University's Student Access Services. Together, they discuss how the various programs have been fairing during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
"See Me at the Smithsonian" “See Me at the Smithsonian is a program for adults with dementia and their care partners.” - Robin Lynne MarquisCommunity Outreach Coordinator "Beautiful, young people are accidents of nature, but beautiful old people are works of art."—Eleanor Roosevelt. Artists understood that an art piece helps both the artist and the viewers. Access Smithsonian is a catalyst for a consistent, integrated, and inclusive design that provides meaningful access to the Smithsonian Institution Museums and content for visitors with disabilities - of all ages. Today's episode of This Is Getting Old is part of the University Seminar Series and the Age-Friendly Ecosystem work we're doing at the George Washington University Center for Aging, Health and Humanities, and today we are focusing on the role of Arts and Creativity in aging. I've invited two guests to share the See Me at the Smithsonian initiative - Robin Lynne Marquis, Community Outreach Coordinator for Access Smithsonian and the See Me Program; and Amy Castine, is Lead Educator for these programs. Join us for another age-friendly discussion on making life easier, happier, safer, and meaningful for older adults. Part One of 'See Me at the Smithsonian'. Access Smithsonian: What Is It All About? The Smithsonian, founded in 1991, is the central office for all of the 19 museums, National Zoo, and research centers for the Smithsonian units. On the internal museum-facing side, they advise museums on policies, practices, and procedures for the staff, including training and advising the exhibition teams on inclusive design. Externally, they provide the best experience for visitors with disabilities. They also host internships for students with intellectual disabilities and engage with communities in the local area and nationwide to join or visit museums and meet their needs. Mission Access Smithsonian is a catalyst for a consistent, integrated, and inclusive design that provides meaningful access to the Smithsonian Institution Museums and content for visitors with disabilities. Vision To be recognized for excellence as an Institutional and international resource for inclusive museum facilities, programs, and services. People with disabilities who visit will view the Smithsonian Institution as relevant, accessible, and valuable. Responsibilities Policy, Practices, and Procedures Training and Education Programming Community Engagement Inclusive Design Access Services Internships “Morning at the Museum is a sensory-friendly program for families with children and adults with autism spectrum.” -Robin Lynne Marquis, Community Outreach Coordinator Inclusive Programs Morning at the Museum Morning at the Museum is a free, sensory-friendly service for families of children, teens, and young adults who have developmental disabilities, autism, sensory processing problems, or other cognitive deficiencies. Project SEARCH Smithsonian Institution Project SEARCH Smithsonian Institution is a ten-month internship program that encourages young adults with intellectual and cognitive disabilities to learn employable and marketable career skills. User Expert Advisory Group The User Expert Advisory Group of the Smithsonian Institution is a partnership between Access Smithsonian and the Institute for Human-Centered Design. User Experts are Persons with disabilities who have gained skills from their lived experience of coping with environmental issues attributable to a bodily, sensory, or cognitive functional disability. At Smithsonian Institution museums, user experts assess the usability and functionality of physical spaces, museum exhibitions, public facilities, technology, and facilities. Besides, user experts educate Smithsonian employees, interns, and volunteers on inclusion, diversity, and usability. See Me at the Smithsonian See Me at the Smithsonian is a hands-on program for dementia patients and their caregivers. Pre-registered members (8-10 persons) discover some of the Smithsonian's most precious artifacts through small group interactions and multi-sensory exercises on scheduled weekdays. See Me provides intellectual stimulation, socialization experiences, and the opportunity for loved ones to share quality time in a comfortable atmosphere. Since May 2020, to adapt amid COVID, the program has been thoroughly transitioning to virtual See Me programs. Five museums have hosted virtual programs through Zoom to date and intend to do so in the future. National Portrait Gallery Smithsonian American Art Museum National Museum of Asian Art: Freer and Sackler National Museum of African American History and Culture National Museum of American History Programs are conducted from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. on the first and third Wednesdays of each month. On request, virtual programming for wider audiences in neighborhood locations is possible. “If you’re older and frail, you don't have much energy even physically and cognitively; going virtual does eliminate a lot of these hurdles.” Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN You can check on this website link: https://access.si.edu/program/see-me-smithsonian to learn more about the See Me at the Smithsonian Program. Part Two of 'See Me at the Smithsonian'. More About See Me at The Smithsonian The History of the Program See me at the Smithsonian was an idea that began in 2016. An advisory committee was formed at that time, and folks who are experts in the field or have contact with people living with dementia formulated best practices and the ideas of how they wanted it to go forward. Staff training began in September 2017, and the goal was to establish the accommodations and responsibilities as a museum and people working with the elder and disabled population. They had their pilot program with the National Portrait Gallery in October 2017, and from then on, it's been onward and upward. What The See Me at the Smithsonian Program is Today? The See Me at the Smithsonian program was able to expand to include the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the National Museum of African Art, and the National Museum of Asian Art: Freer and Sackler. From there, they start providing programming in a range of different subject matter areas so that folks can choose what is most interesting to them. In the last two years, even before COVID happened, the brains behind the program recognized the need to expand the relationships to working within the community. These communities include senior residences, senior centers, villages, any social space where older adults are coming together and letting these folks know that they have a program for them. The goal is to prevent people from absent-mindedly wandering into a museum and letting them know that they could come to the free program. Shifting to the Virtual Space Due to the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Smithsonian's New York Regional Council, they're able to continue to expand even as they move into the virtual space through COVID. It's a meaningful, joyful experience for the organization to offer a better and broader range of topics for older adults and their caregivers to enjoy. Since COVID, they've been offering programs to older adults within their actual residences or through their networks because they know that some of the most isolated people right now are in these places. See Me en Español Launched in March In March of this year, they started the program in Spanish—that's been a big dream of the organization for many years now. Carmen Pastore, the lead educator, leads the team, and they're now providing the program in Spanish. “There's an intellectual and creative stimulation that comes with the See Me at the Smithsonian program.” -Amy Castine, Lead Educator What Will You Experience at The See Me at the Smithsonian Program? The experience was much like what anyone would experience when they came into a museum where they would meet at a central location and then move toward art pieces. The most significant difference for older adults is that we're slowing down and looking at fewer objects. Below are some of the examples of the activities you’ll experience at the See Me at the Smithsonian Program. Close Looking "A typical tour would be 8-10 objects in an hour. But for our older adults, we recognize that processing times are different, and the ability to move from one place to another is a little different. We want to make sure that the program meets their needs exactly as they are. We would look at two or maybe three objects in the gallery and spend our time doing "close looking." Instead of just glancing at an object, we would sit and take a deep breath and relax for a moment and spend a minute just looking, without speaking, without any interpretation, and then move to ask, "What do you see in the object?", "What is the mood of this piece?, What is it bringing up for you?" These are meaning-making that we participate in when we look at the objects," says Lead Educator Amy Castine. Collaboration with Arts for the Aging The organization also partnered with Arts for the Aging, a local Washington, D.C. organization. One of the things that they add to the programing is participating with artists; they may be visual artists, musicians, poets, or storytellers. In the process of looking at an artwork, say, looking at a screen at Asian Art of the Tales of Genji, a storyteller will tell a little story that's not just about the object itself but take the ideas that the participants generate and weave those into a tale of their own. If you're interested in reaching out to Arts for the Aging, you can connect with them at: Arts for the Aging Twitter: @artsfortheaging or Arts for the Aging Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArtsfortheAging/ Hands-on Creative Stimulation Activities One instance shared by Amy Castine is looking at the Big Egg at the National Museum of African-American History and Culture. Working with a teaching artist, the materials that older adults and their caregivers happen to have on hand, whether that's wrapping paper or tissue paper or pens of different colors, highlighters, are used to create their big egg. So there's intellectual stimulation that comes with this, but there's also creative stimulation. How To Connect With Access Smithsonian? Connect with educators or learn more about Access Smithsonian by following this link to their You can email them at access@si.org and they will route your email to the right place!
Rita Inman, Assistant Director for Access Services, from the University of Florida Disability Resource Center joined me to talk about all things DRC! From academic accommodations to accessible housing, we covered it all. You can take a virtual tour of Cypress Hall. Get connected with the DRC via social media on all platforms @UFDRC or send them an email to accomodations@ufsa.ufl.edu. Drew's News Podcast want to be on the show? Please email me at deesreports@gmail.com or follow me on social media @DrewDeesReports on all platforms. And remember, if you can dream it, you can Drew it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app
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Susan Ingles discusses early wage access programs that are becoming more common. Learn how they can really be just like payday loans and not worth the risk of getting into what really amounts to just another cycle of debt.
Public Relations Student Society of America National Committee members and undergraduate PR student, Zane Landin, will discuss how young professionals are breaking into the marketing communications industry and adapting during these times. Zane will be discussing how young pros can stand out, contribute to the evolution of traditional ideas of marketing, and overcome obstacles in professional development in the face of COVID-19. WVU Marketing Communications Today is hosted by Matthew Cummings from West Virginia University which is a program on the Funnel Radio Channel. About Matthew's guest: Zane David Landin, PRSSA 2020–2021 vice president of career services, is a non-graduating senior from the California State Polytechnic University, Pomona. He will graduate in December 2021 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication with an emphasis in Public Relations. He has a strong passion for academics, design, social issues, creative writing, and learning new things all the time. Upon graduation, he hopes to be accepted into the master’s program in strategic communication from Columbia University to work at a public relations firm, the government, a nonprofit, or a university. He plans on working in the industry, earning his PR Accreditation, and eventually completing his Ph.D. in either Disability Studies with an emphasis in Communication Disorders or Public Relations to become a university professor and conduct research on accessible communication practices advocating for universal design. Landin recently joined PRSSA this year, and has grown a passion for the club and organization as a whole. Landin’s passion for career services grew from his involvement in PRSSA and acknowledging how important and vital internship opportunities are. Landin has served in multiple internship roles all ranging from different agencies, departments, and companies. He has interned at the Environmental Protection Agency, Pomona Hope, the County of Orange local government, Access Services, the NASA CPP Business Startup Program, Score A Friend, and many departments on his campus. He wants to help students prepare for a job in the public relations industry. His multiple internship experiences and involvement in PRSSA has improved his skills in the workplace, interviewing, cover letter writing, refining resumes, and general professional etiquette. He plans to bring these experiences to advise and assist students to land their dream internship. Landin is always available whenever you need him to help you highlight your skills and showcase them on Portfolium, help start your LinkedIn account, personal website development, review your cover letters and resumes, aid with social media branding, personal and professional development, etc. Landin is excited to serve on the national committee and looks forward to working with the amazing members of PRSSA and PRSA.
Trevor A. Dawes is the Vice Provost for Libraries and Museums and May Morris University Librarian at the University of Delaware. In this role, he oversees the operations of the campus libraries, museums, and the University of Delaware Press. Prior to assuming this post, Dawes was an associate university librarian at Washington University in St. Louis. In this role, he had responsibility for the work of the Scholarly Services Department, and the school and departmental libraries serving Business, Chemistry, and Engineering, and Earth and Planetary Sciences. He also oversees the libraries’ diversity and outreach and scholarly communication operations. Dawes was previously a circulation services director at the Princeton University Library and held several positions at the Columbia University Libraries before joining Princeton. He has also been an adjunct instructor at the College of Computing and Informatics (formerly the College of Information Science and Technology) at Drexel University since 2006 Dawes had two book chapters published – both on the topic of leadership. These chapters appear in Creating Leaders: An Examination of Academic and Research Library Leadership Institutes and Crucible Moments: Inspiring Library Leadership. His previous publications include being co-editor of Twenty-first Access Services: On the Frontline of Academic Librarianship (ACRL), 2013; co-author of, “Assessing Reserve Management Systems: Do They Deliver on Their Promises?,” Journal of Interlibrary Loan, Document Delivery and Electronic Reserve (Haworth Press) vol. 20, no.2, April 2010; editor of, “Marketing and Managing Electronic Reserves” (Haworth Press), 2006; and co-author of, “SPEC Kit #290: Access Services,” The Association of Research Libraries, 2005.
Join me as I chat with Dr. Olaf Kraus de Camargo and Dr. Mohammad Zubairi, two Developmental Pediatricians from Hamilton, Ontario and the Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre about the role of physicians in supporting families as they make decisions about accessing services for children with ASD.
Your child wasn’t supposed to be home until summer. Not long ago, s/he was away at college, enjoying the freedoms and privileges that come with young adult life. Then came a pandemic. Campuses across the country shut down, moved classes online, and sent the students home – to their parents! Our young people have lost a lot, and they lost it quickly. Many of them are grieving. You may be grieving, too. And you may also have many questions about how to successfully live with your young adult child when neither of you was planning to do so. Join Exceptional Parenting Podcast host Stefanie Boucher and Stacey Harris, J.D., Assistant Director of Disability and Access Services at Boston University, for a candid discussion about improving family dynamics and relationships with young adult children during the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, you’ll get helpful tips on how to talk to your child about what s/he’s lost, make compromises, structure your living space so that it works well for everyone, and help your child find perspective during these challenging times. Have a child in high school? You’ll also learn what some colleges and universities may do differently for next year’s applicants and incoming freshmen.About Our Guest:Stacey Harris, J.D., is the Associate Director for Disability and Access Services at Boston University, where she has been working directly with students and their families since 2008. As a certified mediator, she co-runs a student mediation program for students across the university, teaches classes, and provides ongoing technical assistance to offices around the university on disability compliance and technical standards.
Your child wasn’t supposed to be home until summer. Not long ago, s/he was away at college, enjoying the freedoms and privileges that come with young adult life. Then came a pandemic. Campuses across the country shut down, moved classes online, and sent the students home – to their parents! Our young people have lost a lot, and they lost it quickly. Many of them are grieving. You may be grieving, too. And you may also have many questions about how to successfully live with your young adult child when neither of you was planning to do so. Join Exceptional Parenting Podcast host Stefanie Boucher and Stacey Harris, J.D., Assistant Director of Disability and Access Services at Boston University, for a candid discussion about improving family dynamics and relationships with young adult children during the coronavirus pandemic. In this episode, you’ll get helpful tips on how to talk to your child about what s/he’s lost, make compromises, structure your living space so that it works well for everyone, and help your child find perspective during these challenging times. Have a child in high school? You’ll also learn what some colleges and universities may do differently for next year’s applicants and incoming freshmen.About Our Guest:Stacey Harris, J.D., is the Associate Director for Disability and Access Services at Boston University, where she has been working directly with students and their families since 2008. As a certified mediator, she co-runs a student mediation program for students across the university, teaches classes, and provides ongoing technical assistance to offices around the university on disability compliance and technical standards.
Tisha Darland - Director of Crisis and Access Services, COMCARE Sedgwick County - discusses suicide See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In Ep 7 (Part 2) of the Healthy Disney Podcast, Jamie and Kristi from Hakuna Moscato Mom's Blog share their Disney Mom strategies as a dietitian and experience with utilizing Disney's Disability Access Services. Click HERE to support Kristi as she runs for Autism Speaks through a runDisney event! Interviewed by your host: Danye Phillips Make sure you're subscribed to the Healthy Disney podcast so you don't miss part 2 of Episode 7 on Mother's Day! Connect with Jamie and Kristi on their blog, YouTube Channel, Website, Instagram and more by clicking HERE! Need a Healthy Disney Planning Guide to minimize stress and maximize health and fitness for your Disney trip? My Healthy Disney Planning Guide (Volume 1) is available in paperback, e-book and audio format :) Happy reading and listening! Connect with Danye at www.danyephillips.com Interested in New Health Technology that can aid in Fat loss, boost mental clarity, keep your mood on an even keel and over boost productivity? I invite you to learn more by watching a few 60-90 second videos about Pruvit Ketone Technology at https://danye.pruvitnow.com/keto101/ Do you have a Healthy Disney story or trip to share on this podcast? Suggestions for interview guests? Please email Danye Phillips at healthydisneypodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/healthydisney/support
In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month in April, join The Wellness Resource Center's Violence Prevention Health Educator, Kaylin Tingle, and special guests, Tameika McCoy, Coordinator for Advocacy Services in University Counseling Services, Dr. Tammi Slovinsky, Deputy Title IX Coordinator for Students in Equity and Access Services, and Peer Health Educators Pilar and Ingrid, as they talk about issues like consent, resources, and helping a friend. #RamsAskYou can access a full transcript of this episode.Additional ResourcesEmail myoptions@vcu.edu to contact a confidential advocate through Advocacy Services in University Counseling ServicesVCU Title IXThe Wellness Resource Center Violence Prevention EducationVCU Police Department See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
“Can you do [same-day paratransit service] in a cost-effective fashion?” Joining Transit Unplugged is Andre Colaiace, Executive Director at Access Services in Los Angeles, California, one of the few standalone ADA paratransit agencies in the United States. In this episode, Andre highlights that paratransit is a civil right, how to balance the needs of your customers against the needs of your contractors, a quick lesson on transit funding, and shares his thoughts on the future of paratransit in America. If you want to know more about Access Services, you can check out their website. Remember to check out transitunplugged.com to learn from top transit professionals and stay up to date to catch all the latest episodes.
Host Amanda Lowe is joined by members of the Access Services staff (Candie Church, Aaron Cohen, and Amy Hathaway) to discuss the ins-and-outs of using the University Libraries. Learn how to maximize your trip, little known tips, and more. We answer all the questions you want to know about the University Libraries, but may have been too hesitant to ask.
In this episode:-Mark Boorse from Access Services talks about homelessness in Montgomery County and his work with the Homeless Street Outreach.-For more information about how to get involved with Code Blue at Trinity Lutheran Church in Lansdale, contact Mark or Joe Toy at codeblue@trinitylansdale.com or by calling 215-375-2928 (Joe) or 215-429-8385 (Mark).We'd love to hear your feedback and your stories of where you've seen God in the in between!Email us!Doug: doug.moister@renewcommunity.orgLinsday: lindsaysmith678@gmail.comJoel: joellimbauan@gmail.com
Our special guests this week on SPED Homeschool Conversations were Kathleen Karimi and Arlette Bujanda from the Behavior Change Institute. Kathleen and Arlette shared on "ABA Therapy in the Home and How to Access Services"
Mark works in the community differently than anyone I know. Access Services is involved in many way in our community including serving the homeless, the handicapped, and widespread social services.
Mark works in the community differently than anyone I know. Access Services is involved in many way in our community including serving the homeless, the handicapped, and widespread social services.
Interviews and documentaries about Nonprofit Organizations in Portland Oregon
On this week's show, we bring you a short documentary from producer Carlye Meisburger. She connects with a local jeweler and textile artist, Morgan Steward. Morgan is a client of Community Access Services, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with developmental disabilities. After the documentary, we'll share an interview with the non-profit's Supported Employment Manager, Mer Stevens. Check out Morgan's online store at https://www.morganshandcrafts.com/ More information about CAS can be found at http://communityaccessservices.org/
On today's episode of The Patient Flow Podcast, we welcome Rusty Rooms, Clinical Specialist, Emergency & Access Services at OUMC and Larissa Thorniley, Nurse Manager at UC Health. Both have extensive experience building a transfer center. Today, they tell us about the challenges and rewards. Be sure to catch Part 2 of the conversation.
Ontario Supporting New Community Services Hub in Durham
In a world of evolving threats, how can the United States innovate to stay ahead in the national security space? That’s a question The Cipher Brief's CEO Suzanne Kelly puts to Milo Medin, a member of the Defense Innovation Board, an initiative set up by former Defense Secretary Ash Carter in 2016. Milo, who is also Google’s Vice President of Access Services, speaks to Suzanne about potential solutions, on the sidelines of Georgetown University’s “Hacking 4 Defense” innovation panel.
This week's episode covers a lot of exciting topics. We start the show off taling about a great blog post Todd recently published about a bad error message that PowerShell gives you with Office 365. Then we discuss some new things that Microsoft has released, like the SharePoint Migration Asseessment tool, and some documentation on DR for Access Services. We also cover the things to consider when using a WAN accelerator with Office 365. Oh, and check out Todd's Birthday Charity drive at http://pointgowin.com/tkcharity
In this week's netcast I talk about some new SharePoint certifications, how you can see my smiling face each week, duelilng Access Services, and how once again, it's always permissions.
This podcast promotes the availability of Endnote X1 for the Faculty, Staff and Students of Mississippi State University. Pick up your copy at the Access Services desk today!