The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities (RCPD) is an essential program leading Michigan State University in maximizing ability and opportunity for persons with disabilities. The RCPD provides disability-related information and referrals; conducts assessments, facilitates accommodations, provides technical assistance, auxiliary aids/services, advocacy and training for persons with disabilities. The programs and services provide awareness, hope and expanded opportunity annually for over twelve hundred students, faculty and staff with disabilities.
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Support the Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities
The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities provides critical services to help students succeed at Michigan State University. If you are interested in making a gift in support of one of the programs listed below, please contact the Student Services Advancement Office at (517) 355-7535 or make your gift online today.
The Carlson Accessible Media Program (CAMP)
Richard and Kathleen Carlson established the Carlson Accessible Media Program endowment to increase availability of accessible educational materials. With leadership from RCPD's Media Access Specialist, this endowment will accelerate MSU advancement in a range of educational media from electronic textbooks, Braille (including scientific and mathematic), and large-print to emerging forms of online media. Learn more about the Carlson Accessible Media Program endowment.
The Stern Tutoring and Alternative Techniques for Education Program (STATE) on Learning Disabilities
Established by Mickey and Debbie Stern, the STATE endowment provides innovative assistance for MSU students with learning disabilities in a structured environment. This program help students develop effective learning strategies, provides academic tutoring and offers other forms of academic support providing new disability-specific instructional, tutorial, and peer-mentoring components. Learn more about the STATE Endowment.
The Samaritan Scholars
Established by Jim and Judy DeLapa and the Samaritan Foundation, The Samaritan Scholar Award extends financial support to outstanding MSU sophomores, juniors and seniors with disabilities who demonstrate achievement and focus on contributing as positive models of ability and citizenship. Gifts to this endowment support for students with disabilities who serve as positive role models for others. Learn more about the Samaritan Scholars Endowment.
The Tower Guard Scholarship
Beginning in the 1930s, the Tower Guard sophomore honor organization facilitated academic success for blind students through a volunteer reading program. Tower Guard members are selected from the top 5% of the freshman class and each Tower Guard member devotes 120 volunteer hours to reading, and electronic text production for students with visual impairments. Learn more about the Tower Guard Scholarship.
The Katrina Tagget Fellowship
The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities Katrina Tagget Fellowship was established to memorialize Katrina's contributions and encourage others with disabilities to excel both academically and through service to others. Learn more about the Katrina Tagget Fellowship.
The Decker-Muns Friendship Scholarship
The Robert L. Decker and Benjamin Muns Friendship Memorial Scholarship provides graduate study opportunities and recognizes potential contributions of graduate students with disabilities. The intent of this award is to encourage students who have demonstrated the capacity to achieve educational and professional goals. Learn more about the Decker-Muns Friendship Scholarship.
The Michael J. Hudson Emerging Opportunities Endowment
The Michael J. Hudson Emerging Opportunities Endowment was funded with the idea of giving the RCPD the ability to finance new endeavors that transform the center's outreach. The endowment funds are to be used at the director's discretion for current challenges, the evolution of the RCPD, and emerging needs. The endowment will support the RCPD belief that disabilities need not limit achievement and will create new opportunities for students and faculty at MSU. Learn more about the Hudson Endowment.
Harold and Phyllis Wochholz Endowment
Harold and Phyllis Wochholz established this endowment to provide a source of funding to market MSU as a university with an exceptional and sustained record of success in meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Together with the College of Engineering the RCPD will develop a continuous promotional program that will encourage future students with a disability to consider MSU as their choice for higher education. Learn more about the Wochholz Endowment.
Bristor Adaptive Sports and Recreation Fellowship
A new initiative launched in 2008, the Bristor Adaptive Sports and Recreation Fellowship was established to further the legacy of Dr. James Bristor who was committed to making athletics and recreation accessible for persons with disabilities. Learn more about the Bristor Fellowship.
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The Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities Katrina Tagget Fellowship was established to memorialize Katrina's contributions and encourage others with disabilities to excel both academically and through service to others. 
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