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1.99-9/ 2000 CONTENT'S
Sigma Signs • Guide to Athleticsfor Students With Disabilities
Letters Meet The Assistant Coaching Staff Michael Aiken, Chancellor 4 Assistant Coach for the Track, Field, & Long Distance Tanya M. Gallagher, Dean 4 Racing Team Jean Driscoll 50 Brad Hedrick, Director 5 Assistant Coach, Track, Field, & Long Distance Kristin Kaminski and Susan Katz, Editors 6 Racing Team Julie Cates 51 L. Matthew McClure, President of DSO 6 Assistant Coach, Track, Field, & Long Distance Racing Team Maureen Gilbert 51 A World-Class University The University of Illinois Meet the Support Staff
Head Athletic Trainer, Meagan Casey 54 Division ofRehabilitation-Education Production Manager/Graphic Artist (Freelance) Services (DRES) Roberta R. Edwards 54 Secretary for Campus Life Phyllis Ann Jones 54 Disability Resources & Services Guide 9 Manager for Track &: Road Racing Mark Sic/; 55 Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services 10 Manager for Basketball Robbie Taylor 55 Delta Sigma Omicron (DSO) 10 Physical Therapy & Functional Training Rob Roche, Varsity Award Requirements 1 Shannon Logan, Angie Ryan & Tim Millikan 55 Articles Local Upcoming Events A Division Update from The Director 13 Illinois Wheelchair Classic Workshop and Regional 56 Mike, Harry Truman and I 15 Summer Wheelchair Sport Camps 57 Working in an Abie-Bodied Environment 16 The American Sport Education Program (ASEP)/ Class of 1972 17 Wheelchair Sports Coaching Principles (WSCP) Clinic A Dream Comes True 18 57 Timothy Nugent, via Robert Frost 19 Illini Disability Support Services: How Do They Differ Meet The Fighting Across the Educational System? 20 Men's Wheelchair Basketball Team Roster & Schedule 58
Travel Tip: Golden Access Passport 21 Women's Wheelchair Basketball Team Roster & Schedule . 59 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation National Wheelchair Basketball Association Rules Names Secretary General 22 & Definitions 60
Highlights of U of I Fighting Illini Track & DSO News Road RacingTeam 61 DSO Awards Banquet 24 Fighting Illini Track and Road RacingTeam Roster 62 Distinguished Teaching Award 27 Track, Field and Road Racing Schedule - 2000 63 Wheel-a-thon 29 Holiday Cheer 32 Meet The Athletes
Patrick Anderson, Adam Bleakney, Patticia Bowen, Teresa Sports & Camps Brandenburg, Gavin Cloy, Janna Crawford, Ron Crawford, 1999 Illinois Wheelchair Classic 34 Tracey Ferguson, Travis Gaerrner, Kristin Gibson, Trey James, 1999 Summer Computer Technology Camps for Rene Johnston, Susan Katz, Sarah Kelly, Bryan Khayr, Adam High School Students with Disabilities 36 Lancia, Souleymane Marzouk, Miki Matsue, Grant Mizens, 1999 Junior Wheelchair Basketball 41 Camp Miriam Nibley, Nipa Pandya. Nathan Pendell, Christina Ripp, 1999 Junior Wheelchair Track Camp 42 Mark Shidler, Jaime Steffes, Chris Stoutenburg, Margaret Research and How It Relates to the U of I Stran, William Waller, Stephanie Wheeler 64 Athletic Program 43 Illini Men's Basketball - Update 44 "Ask The Alumni" 93 Illini Women's Basketball - Update 46 Obituaries 99 ABC's of Illini Wheelchair Athletics 47 Extracurricular Interests & More Web Sites 100 1998-1999 Graduates 101 Meet The Head Coaching Staff 1999-2000 Contributors 102
Head Coach tor Men's and Women's Basketball Special thanks to 102 Michael Frogley 48 Meet the Staff of DRES 103 Head Coach for Track and Road Racing Marty Morse 49 How to Submit An Article 104
Credits: The 1999-2000 Sigma SigmslMedia Guide hv Robbie Edwards and Maureen Gilbert; editing was compiled by the staff of the Office of
i .it ii pus Life, iypeset ting/Graphic Design and Layout by Roxfotd DTPublishing; Photography by Curt Beamer, courtesy of PVAJSports TV
Spokes; and Printing by I ' of I Printing Services. Index of Advertisers and Sponsors Page
Abe Lincoln Realty [F] 20 AmeriCorps Inside Back Cover PACE Body 'n Soul, Inc. [F] 15 Persons Assuming Control of their Environment, Inc. Carle Medical Supply [DSOP] 1
Champaign Police Officer Charities Association [B] 48 Center For Independent Living
Cowboy Buggy's [F] 66
Dairy Queen® [B] 56 DSO (Delta Sigma Omicron) [DSOP] 23 PACE, Inc. Eagle Sportschairs [DSOP] 28
Finish Point, The [F] 86 Offers services which assist people First Federal Savings Bank [P] 58 with disabilities in achieving and/or Gladstone Grain Co. [F] 62 maintaining independence. Glen's Barber Shop [F] 63 Grand Rapids Wheelchair Sports Association [B] 12 Our Goal Gratitude Decks [P] 65
Illinois Men's Basketball [B] 43 is full participation
JSM Management, Inc. [B] 31 in society for
[F] 82 Kapoho Vacation Cottage people with disabilities. KINKO'S [B] 81 Keister's Tire & Battery [P] 37 Serving 6 counties: Kraft [P] 90 Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Lillie: Expressions in Glass [B] 14 Piatt, & Vermillion Midwest Wheelchair [B] 31
MJ Partners/Faron Properties [F] 68 1317 E. Florida Avenue MTD C-U Mass Transit
District [DSOP] Inside Front Cover Urbana, Illinois 61801
National City [B] 33 (217) 344-5433 • (217) 344-5024 Nautilus Poolside Fitness Center [B] 45 TTY (217) 344-5024 PACE, Inc. (Center for Independent Living) [P] 2 (217) 344-2414 Parkland College [P] 19
Personnel Department [B] 49
Pet Set [F] 17
Pulmocare Medical Supply, Inc. [P] 35
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) [P] 71
Roxford DTPublishing [B] 23 The 1999/2000 Sigma Signs and University ofIllinois Guide to Athletics for Students with Disabilities publication would not Silver Machine Shop, Inc.[F] 62 happen without the support of our sponsors and contribu- Sports 'N Spokes [DSOP] Back Cover tors. This will be our second year of the combined Sunrise Medical [DSOP] 40 publication(s) Sigma Signs/Media Guide. We are pleased to
have had a lot of remarks about the new Taffies Restaurant [P] 78 report that we good layout. University of Illinois Printing Services [B] 50 One thing that many people wanted was more articles, Vita Plus Corp. [F] 63 and so we created an Articles' Submission form which is on p. WIXY 100.3™ & MIX 94.5[F] 22 104. We look forward to receiving many articles for our next publication, but for now—Happy Reading!!
Key: [F] = Friend [P] = Patron [B] = Benefactor Roberta Edwards Production Manager [DSOP] = DSO President's Club Letters . . .
University of Illinois Office of the Chancellor
at Urbana ( hampaign Swanlund Administration Building 217-333-6290
Champaign, II hIKJII 217-244-4121/ix
Dear Reader, The demands of attending one of the nation's premier public universities are great; hours of note
taking, homework, and examinations are enough to challenge even the brightest students. So it might
surprise you to learn that some of our most successful scholars are those who also devote time to
extracurricular activities. Well-rounded students are hard working, dedicated, and competitive. Those skills—combined with the strong academic foundation at Illinois—translate directly into success in life after college. Throughout the pages of this guide, you will meet a group of talented people who manage to balance
the intellectual demands of Big Ten academics with the physical challenges of living with disabilities. As
you read through this booklet, I am certain you will gain a better appreciation for the long hours and
drive required to excel academically and participate in demanding competition at campus, regional, national and international levels. Former Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka used to have a sign in his office that read, "Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing
heart." We are proud of these students, who are willing to make the sacrifices necessary to accomplish many academic goals and to
represent this campus in the state, the nation, and the world, and I invite you to join them in the pursuit of excellence.
Sincerely,
Michael Aiken Chancellor
University of Illinois Office of Applied Life Studies
at Urbana-Champaign I 206 S. Fourth Street 217-333-2131 Champaign, IL 61820 217-333-0404 fax
Dear Reader:
The College of Applied Life Studies (ALS) is proud of its history of leadership in enabling all UIUC students regardless of disability to focus on their abilities. We have worked to ensure that individuals with disabilities are able to participate in and benefit from rich curricular and co-
curricular programs at UIUC. The College of Applied Life Studies' Division of Rehabilitation- Education Services has had a long and successful history of providing student life experiences that might not be possible on some college campuses, experiences that contribute significantly to per- sonal growth and self-esteem.
The student athletic programs that we have developed have served as models nationally and internationally. Student athletes who have participated in these programs have had the opportunity to push their personal limits and some have been able to excel to nationally and internationally recognized levels ol achievement. As you get to know some of these athletes better by reading this guide, we invite you to share in the pride of their accomplish- ments and come to watch these fine athletes compete. We also invite you to visit ALS's Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services and learn more about the programs offered for students with disabilities. Sincerelv,
Tanya M /Gallagher Dean
4 SIGMA • SKiNS (/ of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities
University of Illinois Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services at Urbana-Champaign 1207 South Oak Street 217-333-4600 Champaign, IL 61820 217-333-0248/aj
Dear Reader:
The student membership of Delta Sigma Omicron have once again produced an extraordinary
edition of the Sigma Signs/Media Guide. The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign continues to
be widely recognized as one of the most disability-friendly universities in the world for individuals with disabilities, and much of that can be attributed to the historical leadership of Delta Sigma Omicron. Through their ongoing counsel with University administrators, DSO members continue to aid in the identification and implementation of strategies for improving the accessibility and inclusivity of the campus for persons with disabilities. Further, through their numerous local and national events for
youth with disabilities, DSO members continue to serve as mentors to young people with disabilities whose lives are too often devoid of opportunities tor interaction with role models who have success- fully managed similar disabling circumstances.
As you read and reflect upon the achievements and public service programs highlighted and
portrayed in the articles of the 1999-2000 edition of the Sigma Signs/Media Guide, I am confident that you, too, will find the contagious energy and enthusiasm of the current student membership of Delta Sigma Omicron to be most impressive.
Sincerely,
Brad Hedrick Director
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DELTA SIGMA OMICRON University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign IMSABII ll\ SI RVIC1 IRAITRN1 IV, Al I'llA CHAPTER Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services 20"' 1 South Oak Sued, Room 136
Champaign. Illinois 61820
Dear Reader:
Delta Sigma Omicron and the Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services have always challenged society's status quo to
fight for progress. Last year's celebration or the program's 50th anniversary gave us the opportunity to commend those who rose
to the challenge and helped bring the ideal of equal access into existence. Although there is still work to be done, it is important
to see how far we've come as we approach the next millennium.
The success of this publication is just one symbol of the progress and achievement that have been made over the last 50
years, and the dedication of those involved is a representation of the hope lor the future. As the new millennium draws near, we
have a chance to reflect on where this organization has been, the work it has done, and what it plans to do in the future. That
future becomes brighter with each day. It is only through the vision and commitment of the student members of Delta Sigma
Omicron that the dreams of the future become our reality.
Enjoy!
NUJt>-A.v_ "foawvvJs^N
Kristin Kaminski Susan L. Katz Editor Editor
DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SERVICE IN REHABILITATION
Phone (217) 333-4606 • TDD (21") 333-4603 • Fax (21") 333-0248 • http://www.rehab.uiuc.edu/dso
DELTA SIGMA OMICRON University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign DISABILITY SERVICE FRATERNITY. ALPHA CHAPTER Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services 1207 South Oak Street, Room 136 Champaign, Illinois 61820
The Next 50 Years Dear Reader:
My name is Matthew McClure, and I am president of Delta Sigma Omicron (DSO) for the 1999-2000 academic school year. Allow me to invite you to read thoroughly each or the articles within this publication. In doing so, you will learn more about the activities and services of DSO. More importantly, you will come to know the types of people who make up this wonderful organization, and understand the importance
it has in the lives of many.
Having just recently observed our 50th anniversary, we reflect on what DSO has accomplished. From its inception as an organization
fighting for the rights of the disabled in higher education to its current role as a voice for more specific accessibility concerns, DSO has successfully shifted gears to accommodate a changing world.
I visualize a new goal for DSO's Next 50 years: the complete integration of students with disabilities into each and every aspect of campus
life. This will transcend into the community and, eventually, all communities in which DSO members may live after graduation. We are making great strides toward this end. However, much needs to be done in areas ^fyoWphysical accommodations and general disability awareness. DSO
must consciously push the limits of its members, while encouraging those whom we serve to do the same.
As the first president of DSO's Next 50 years, I am excited about our organization's progress and its direction for the future. I am most
pleased with the current level of enthusiam from all DSO members. It is truly a pleasure to be involved in such a positive endeavor at its most
promising time. One thing I hope you will feel as you read this publication is that DSO is a fun thing to be a parr of!
Thank you for reading this publication as it shows the interest you have in disability life. Enjoy! Learn! Explore! And have fun!
Sincerely yours,
L. Matthew McClure, President
DEDICATED TO EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND SERVICE IN REHABILITATION
Phone (21 ') S33 4606* I"DD (217) 333-4603 • Fax (217) 333-0248 • http://www.rehab.uiuc.edu/dso
6 SIGMA • SIGNS A World- Class University
c ^^^ ince its founding in 1 86 , the University of Illinois ^fc^^ at Urbana-Champaign has earned a reputation of international stature. Its distinguished faculty, outstanding resources, breadth of academic programs and research disci- plines, and talented and diverse student body constitute an educational community ideallv suited for teaching and research.
Located in east central Illinois in the twin cities of Urbana and
Champaign (population 110,000), the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the state's flagship public university.
Students
The University has a fundamental commitment to undergradu- The /Hint Union located at the north end the quad. ate education. More than 26,000 undergraduate students are of enrolled in nine undergraduate divisions, which together of- oped. Since first released in 1993, Mosaic has spawned exponen- fer some 4,000 courses in more than 150 fields of study. tial growth in the use of the World Wide Web. NCSA staff have The divisions are: the College of Agricultural, Consumer also been instrumental in promoting World Wide Web access at and Environmental Sciences; College of Applied Life Studies; the White House and in the city of Chicago. There are 23,000 College or Communications; College of Commerce and Busi- network connections on campus for students, faculty and staff. ness Administration; College or Education; College of Engi- neering; College of Fine and Applied Arts; College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Institute of Aviation. Research
Undergraduate admission is highlv selective. In recent a Students and scholars find the University an ideal place to con- class, the average student was in the top 10 percent freshman duct cross-disciplinary research. The most visible example of the of his or her high school graduating class and scored in the top University's commitment to such study is the Beckman Institute 10 percent of those taking the national college entrance ex- for Advanced Science and Technology, where research groups from amination. nearly two dozen disciplines work within and across the follow- Approximately 9,000 graduate and professional students ing three main research themes: biological intelligence, human- are enrolled in disciplines. these pro- more than 100 Many of computer intelligent interaction and molecular and electronic grams rank in the top 10 in the country, making Illinois among nanostructures. The special atmosphere at the Beckman Institute the nation's universities grant doctoral degrees, top 20 that made possible the collaboration between two researchers that led according to the National Research Council. to the invention of a technique to extend by a factor of 50 the life of silicon chips, a development that has caught the intetest of the World-Class Faculty world's major chip manufacturers.
Many faculty have been recognized for exceptional scholar- University Library ship with memberships in the American Academy of Arts and
Sciences, the National Academy of Sciences, and the National Academic resources on the campus are among the world's finest.
Academy of Engineering; with the National Medal of Science; The University Library is the third largest academic collection in as National Science Foundation Young Investigators; and by such the nation, housing more than 15.9 million items in the main organizations as the National Endowment for the Humanities, library and in the more than 40 departmental libraries and units.
Guggenheim Memorial Foundation, National Academy of Edu- Only Harvard and Yale have larger collections. The library's com- cation, and the Alfred R Sloan Foundation. At Illinois, research puterized cataloging system was the first in the world to serve as has a home in libraries, laboratories and classrooms, where it the primary access to a large academic library. Users have world- provides a real-life context for teaching and learning. wide access to the collections through the Internet, with more than a million patrons logging on each week. Computing The Arts A leader in supercomputing applications, the University is home of NCSA (National Center for Supercomputing Appli- A major center for the arts, the campus attracts dozens of nation-
cations) where Mosaic web browsing software was first devel- ally and internationally renowned artists each year to its widely
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acclaimed Krannert Center tor the Performing Arts. Designed by alumnus Max Abramovitz, an architect of New York City's Lincoln
C 'enter, the facility has four indoor theaters and an outdoor amphi-
theater. Ibgether, they host more than 300 performances each vcai.
The University also supports three major museums: the Krannert Art Museum and Kankead Pavilion, the World Heritage Museum and the Museum of Natural History.
t >t her major facilities include the multipurpose Assembly Hall
( 1 6,000 seats), which hosts concerts, convocations, theater and sport-
ing events; Memorial Stadium, site of Big Ten Conference football games; and the Intramural-Physical Education Building.
Partnership Illinois
Foellinger Auditorium is hunted on the south end of the Quad, a hub ofactivity for Also integral to the University's mission is a commitment to part- University of Illinois undents nerships with many sectors of Illinois business and industry. Each year more than 60,000 Illinois residents participate in scores of Our Graduates Succeed conferences, institutes, credit and non-credit courses and work-
shops presented on campus and statewide. Freshman retention and overall graduation rates are well above
University-sponsored programs in both urban and rural ar- the national averages. Typically, approximately 90 percent of fresh-
eas of the state bring University faculty to the citizens of Illinois men return tor their sophomore year. The graduation rate for
to share their expertise in food industries, health, K-12 educa- students who enter the university on a full-time basis is approxi-
tion, technology transfer and economic development, to name a mately 80 percent. The national average for four-year schools is few. Cooperative Extension Service offices throughout Illinois approximately 50 percent. Each year, more than 400 graduates
serve nearly one million people annually. are accepted to law school. Medical school admissions ate also
The Institute for Competitive Manufacturing has succeeded impressive with more than 200 students admitted each year.
in solving business and manutacruring problems in hundreds of The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign can be found
Illinois firms by matching student project teams with businesses in on the World Wide Web at http://www.uiuc.edu need.
Did you know
ILLINOIS OWNS THE LARGEST calls ILLINOIS,"a giant among academic institutions, the country with the graduate accounting
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: The ranking among the world's great universities." and program rated third best in the nation.
University of ILLINOIS library has the larg- awards it a five-star ranking in academics.
est public university collection in the world. U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORTTABS MONEY MAGAZINE LISTS ILLINOIS AS A ILLINI BUSINESS SCHOOL AMONG ILLINOIS Money magazine's 1996 guide to ENGINEERS ENJOY GREAT BUY: NATION'STOP 5: According to rankings NATION'S LARGEST LIBRARY: colleges ranks ILLINOIS 23rd in a list of the top in the U.S.News & World Report, the Univer- Grainger Engineering Library and Infor- 100 schools providing the best education for the sity of ILLINOIS College of Commerce and mation Center is the largest library in the money. Business Administration is ranked No. 5 in country and one of the world's most tech- undergraduate business eduction. nologically advanced information manage- # I ACCOUNTING SCHOOL IN THE NA- TION: The University of ILLINOIS undergradu- ment and retrieval centers. DOW JONES NEWSPAPER FUND
ate accounting program is ranked No. I in the LAUDS ILLINOIS JOURNALISM: The
ILLINOIS GRADUATES FIND JOBS: nation in a 1 995 Public Accounting Report survey Dow Jones Newspaper Fund lists the Uni- More than 90% of seniors seeking em- of college accounting professors and department versity of ILLINOIS among an elite group ployment obtain positions within eight heads. of seven universities, known as the "jour- months of graduation from the Univer- nalism ivys." sity of ILLINOIS. # I ADVERTISING SCHOOL IN THE NA- TION: University of ILLINOIS undergraduate ad- ILLINOIS AMONG NATION'STOP ILLINOIS GRADUATES MOVE ON vertising program was selected No. I in the na- THREE PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES: The TO MEDICAL AND LAW SCHOOL: tion in a recent poll of advertising educators, who University of ILLINOIS is consistently Each year, more than 200 University of ranked the nation's 84 advertising programs. ranked alongside Ohio State and Wiscon- ILLINOIS graduates are accepted to medi- sin as one of the nation's top three overall cal school and more than 400 are ac- U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT TABS ILLI- education programs. cepted to law school. NOIS TOPS: In the 1996 U.S. News & World Re- port rankings of college education, the University ILLINOIS GIVEN FIVE-STAR RANK- of ILLINOIS accounting department undergradu-
ING: The 1996 Fiske Guide to Colleges ate program was selected as the No. I program in
8 sl( ,\l \ • SIGNS Disability Resources & Services Guide
SERVICES FOR STUDENTS WlTH DISABILITIES The Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services (DRES) is the designated office of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
that obtains and files disability-related documents, certifies eligibility for disability services, determines reasonable accommodations, and
develops and coordinates plans rot the provision of such accommodations for students and guests with disabilities. Current and prospective students as
well as faculty and staff are urged to contact DRES to request information about services and resources available to students with disabilities. The
following is a brief overview of DRES campus and community programs.
DRES Academic Services Coordinator of Assistive Communication Beckwith Hall Student Services Office and Information Technology 333-3316 333-4603 (V/TDD) 244-5870 (V) E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] • Accessible residence hall with personal • Certified Rehabilitation Counselor WWW- http:Zwww.als.uiuc.edu/InfoTech Access assistance services available • Registration for services • Accommodation services for electronic • Spacious private rooms • Coordination of academic information and communication • Food service; personal assistance with accommodations technologies meals (if necessary) • Priority registration • Assistive computet technology evaluation • Night clerks • Notetakers and training • State-of-the-art computer system; • Adjustable tables/desks, etc. • Independent literacy development with Internet access • Referrals for career testing and advising assistive technologies • Library/study lounge • Tutorial referrals • Universal design of network/computer based • Security system in all student rooms • Referrals for accessible housing courseware • Maid service
Cognitive & Psychological Disability Services Text Conversion Services Driver Education 265-0775 244-5785 333-4606 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] • Clinical psychologist; Certified • Conversion of text books and other printed • Assessment of driving potential rehabilitation counselor media to alternative fotmats (e.g., Braille, • Three phases of instruction (classroom, • Coordination of academic accommodations audiotape, electronic text, large print) driving range, behind the wheel) on a for students with psychological disabilities, fee for service basis traumatic brain injuries, and attention deficit DRES Non-Academic Services • Hand-control equipped car and van disorder (ADD/ADHD) Transportation with assistive driving technology • Referrals for counseling and assessment. 333-4616 (V/TDD)
E-mail: [email protected] Special Services Learning Disabilities Services • Regularly scheduled bus transportation for 333-1970 (V/TDD) 333-8705 (V/TDD) via lift-equipped buses DRES students E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] • Tickets for wheelchair seating at inter- Physical Therapy and Functional Training • Learning Disabilities Specialist 333-4608 collegiate athletic/Assembly Hall events • Assessment E-mail: [email protected] • Coordination of academic accommoda- Delta Sigma Omicron (DSO) • Development and implementation of tions for students with cognitive disabilities 333-4607 • strength and conditioning programs Course substitution • Disability service fraternity open to all under direction of physical therapist • Notetakers students. • Adapted equipment/fitness gym • Extended exam/assignment time • Learning strategies consultation Other Campus Resources Campus Life • Preferential seating Illinois Office of Rehabilitation 333-4606 • Tutorial referrals Services (IORS) 333-4620 E-mail: [email protected] McKinley Health Center 333-2701 Sensory Accommodations and Testing • Varsity sports, including wheelchair basket- Counseling Center 333-3704 333-4604 (V/TDD) ball for men and women, and track and Nite Rides 333-3184 field students with locomotor E-mail: [email protected] for Emergency Dean Service 333-0050 disabilities and visual impaitments • Coordination of academic accommodations • Club sports for students with visual and/or hearing Other Community Disability Resources • Leisure referral impairments PACE 344-5433 (voice) • Kines 1 1 1 - physical activity course • Sign language and oral interpreting services 344-5024 (TDD) • Speech and hearing services referral (Non-residential independent living center Equipment Repair • Registration assistance for students with serving consumers with disabilities) 244-4104 visual and/or hearing impairments E-mail: [email protected] • Testing with accommodations (e.g., time- • Maintenance and repair of wheelchairs extended distraction-free environment, SITE AT: • Emergency assistance VISIT OUR WEB readers or scribes) http://www.rehab.uiuc.edu (weekdays 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)
MEDIA • GUIDE 9 Division ofRehabilitation- Education Services
accessible University of Illinois campus stu- The U of I Division of Rehabilitation-Education The has afforded JL Services (DRES) makes it possible for wise qualified dents with disabilities the opportunity to participate on an equal ba-
individuals with disabilities to pursue a higher education and to ben- sis with 36,000 other students in all campus activities. Over the years,
efit from all related experiences which are part of a college education. the program has served approximately 300 students per year, over The program began in 1948 at the Galesburg Campus of the half of whom use wheelchairs. Students with disabilities have achieved
University of Illinois, moving to the Champaign-Urbana campus in notable success in professional societies, campus government organi- zations, sororities, fraternities, 1 949 when Galesburg closed. It is recognized as a world leader in the publications, musical groups, and po- education of persons with disabilities as well as research, training and litical activities. Many students with disabilities have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa and other honorary societies. Fighting Illini wheel- programming in rehabilitation. Founder/Director Timothy J. Nugent has been the mainspring of the program from the beginning. Stu- chair athletes have won numerous honors nationally and interna-
dents and staff have traveled extensively in the United States and for- tionally. eign countries to aid in establishing rehabilitation programs and to In 1987, the Division established master's degree programs in
demonstrate the abilities of persons with disabilities. The Division Rehabilitation Counseling, Rehabilitation Administration and Re- pioneered the development of architectural design standards which habilitation. As of August, 1999, approximately 205 students have
served as benchmarks for accessibility standards nationally and inter- graduated; there are currently 42 students enrolled in the program.
nationally. As of August, 1999, 1,588 students with disabilities, including The services available from the Division of Rehabilitation-Edu- many with masters, law and doctorate degrees have graduated from cation Services include academic accommodations, physical therapy almost every college and curricula of the University of Illinois. Alumni and functional training, counseling, admissions support, registration are involved in the professions of medicine, law, ministry, business, support, housing support, fixed route wheelchair accessible transpor- science, education, communication, and a wide range of other en-
tation (via four hydraulic-lift equipped buses), wheelchair and pros- deavors.
thetic equipment repair, adaptive computer technology, recreation,
and athletics.
Delta Sigma Omicron (DSO)
Delta Sigma Omicron, Inc. (DSO) is a rehabili- ment and funds that would better facilitate the activities of people tation sen-ice fraternity whose members originally everywhere. were students with disabilities on the University of Illinois campus. In keeping with these goals, Alpha Chapter of Delta Sigma
Founded in 1949, DSO's purpose is: Omicron sponsors numerous service projects. Some of these are Sigma Signs/Guide to Athleticsfor Students with Disabilities, an an- • To promote the social and recreational welfare of the members nual student publication with worldwide distribution; financing of Delta Sigma Omicron and all people with disabilities every- of sports teams; Wheel-a-thon fundraiser; holiday parry for chil- where: dren with disabilities; and the "Distinguished Teacher" award. • To explore, encourage and promote, in particular, educational Several standing committees work on the elimination of architec- possibilities on a higher level for persons with disabilities, and tural barriers, public education, hospital visitation, public speak- to promote all phases of their school life; ing, and other projects benefiting persons with disabilities. Delta • To make known the opportunities and possibilities that exist Sigma Omicron has sponsored many National Wheelchair Bas- through the media and higher education, to persons with dis- ketball Tournaments. It was a co-sponsor for the 19th National abilities everywhere; Wheelchair Games, the 24th National Wheelchair Games and • To stimulate and actively contribute to research which ben- the 4th National Wheelchair Softball Tournament. Since its found- efits all persons with disabilities; ing. Delta Sigma Omicron has contributed significant funding to • To act as an educational body for persons with disabilities and charities aiding persons with disabilities. Finally, its members have the public as to what can and should be done for persons with conducted, participated in and served as subjects for research fur- disabilities in procuring for them the opportunity for normal thering rehabilitation. pursuits.
In furtherance of the above purposes, they (the corporation) shall have power to acquire, hold, procure, and maintain equip-
10 SIGMA • SIGNS Varsity Award Requirements
The University of Illinois was the first institution to of- JL. fer Varsity letters to student athletes with disabilities meeting the stated requirements. The accomplishments and spe- cific team honors are highlighted at the Annual Vatsity Awards Banquet sponsored by the Champaign-Urbana Optimists Club and the American Legion Post #24.
Section 1: Provisions Pertaining to Awards for Student-Athletes
A. Varsity awards shall be awarded by the Committee as a mark of athletic distinction in the following intercollegiate sports
categories:
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing,
Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Swimming,
Tennis, Track, Volleyball and Wrestling.
B. Student-athletes shall not receive more than one major award
per academic year as outlined in these Rules and Regulations. A
Certificate(s) shall be presented to student-athletes earning more
than one award per academic year.
Section 2: Provisions Pertaining to Awards for Students with Disabilities
A. General Procedures:
1. Recommendations for athletic awards, including the
varsity letter, are to be initiated by the head coach of the
given sport in which the student was engaged.
2. The head coach may recommend an award be granted
to an athlete with at least three years of competition whose cumulative record of achievements and services to the particu-
lar sport warrant such a consideration, or should outstanding
performance be interrupted for reasons of injury or illness. Such
recommendations will have to have strong evidence.
3. The head coach of a given sport may recommend that an individual who has met one or more of the basic require- ments to qualify for an athletic award not be granted an award
if there is reason to believe that his/her conduct in any way
has not been exemplary, or if the nature of competition in
his/her given event and class at a given time and level does not truly meet the standards of performance that should
warrant an athletic award.
B. Varsity awards are as delineated: Student-Athletes Male
1st Year of participation
2nd Year of participation
3rd Year of participation
4th Year of participation Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs
D. Specific requirements for individual sports: Track and Field - Men and/or Women
1. Basketball - Men a. Meet all general requirements, PLUS,
a. Meet all general requirements, PLUS b. Equal qualifying times or distances in at least one event
b. Participate in all games (home and away) as selected for competition in the National Wheelchair Cames in an by the coaches except for excusable absences by the officially sanctioned meet, OR,
head coach and/or other authoritative officers of c. Place in the top three in at least two events at officially
DRES, e.g. Director, or Coordinator or Campus Life, sanctioned Regional competition, OR, AND d. Place in the top three in at least one event at officially
c. Play in at least fifty percent (50%) of the halves or the sanctioned National or International competition, games against NWBA sanctioned teams throughout OR, the season, OR e. Tie or break an existing national or world record in
d. Make the All Conference Team or a higher level of officially sanctioned Regional, National or International recognition. Competition.
2. Basketball - Women
a. Meet all general requirements, PLUS,
b. Meet all the requirements listed under basketball for men except that for "All Conference Team" the phrase "National Women's Wheelchair Basketball Tourna- ment All-Tournament Team" should be substituted.
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12 SIGMA • SIGNS A Divison Update from The Director
you will no doubt glean from the pages of this Aspublication, the preceding year was brimming with programmatic highlights for both the Division of Rehabilitation- Education Services (DRES) and Delta Sigma Omicron (DSO).
First, DRES completed its reorganization of services for students with cognitive disabilities, and substantially enhanced its ability to serve students with such disabilities with the hiring of Dr. Kim- berly Collins, a clinical psychologist and certified rehabilitation counselor. Operationally, with an $8,000 gift from alumni Tom and Louise Jones, DRES purchased a high speed scanning and print translation system which will serve as the centerpiece for a state-of-the-art text conversion system. Using this system, we can deploy electronically formatted textbooks and print-based course materials on a secure World Wide Web (WWW) site for UIUC Dave McLaughlin and Joel Burroughs, two ofPuhnocare's Technicians. students with disabilities in a fraction of the time that it required to read such materials to audio tape. As a result, our improved win outcome for the Division, for Pulmocare and, most impor- capacity to effectively produce electronic format materials has tantly, for students and community residents with disabilities who helped DRES to reduce its reliance upon the less efficient process will receive repair services beyond those which the Division was of reading books to tape by over 65 percent. able to provide, as well as access to previously unavailable retail On the transportation front, as a result of John Kamradt's services in durable medical equipment and supplies. tireless efforts, bus and lift specifications have been finalized and In continuing the educational outreach for which the pro- are presently out for bid. We anticipate that we will have our 20 gram has long been recognized, the Division hosted week-long year old busses replaced by the end of this academic year. Addi- instructional camps in wheelchair basketball and wheelchair rac- tionally, with long-time DRES employee Ralph Cook's retirement ing for nearly 100 youth from across the country with locomotor eminent, the Division sought to outsource its repair shop opera- disabilities. Additionally, two information technology camps were tion to a private durable medical supply vendor. This effort suc- organized for high school youth with disabilities. With regard to cessfully resulted in the identification of Pulmocare Medical Sup- the latter camps, one was designed to enhance technology lit- ply as the future repair shop operator. This truly represents a win- eracy among students with severe upper extremity disabilities, and the second was created to assist students who are blind in the use of state-of-the-art information technologies. Both technol-
ogy camps achieved their registration goals of 10 each. It should
also be noted that these technology
literacy camps were identified as one of 13 grants supported under the
Partnership Illinois program. On the research front, through
a gift provided by alumnus Ken
Viste, Jr., DRES was also able to
underwrite the first annual Michael Science J. Ellis Lecture in Disability and Practice. Dr. Constantine Stephanidis, Head of the Human-
Computer Interaction Laboratory at
the Institute of Computer Science of the Foundation for Research and Technology, Heraklion, Crete, Dr. Constantine Stephanidis Tom & Louise Jo
MEDIA • GUIDE 13 "
Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs
Greece, was the first scientist chosen to deliver the Michael J. mational booth in the AHEAD exhibit hall, the purpose of which Ellis Lecture. Dr. Stephanidis spoke on his pioneering research in was to expose post-secondary disability service providers to the
designing a World Wide Web browser which is accessible to all benefits which a student-based disability advocacy organization
regardless of the sensory, motor or cognitive capabilities. could bring to their campuses. As a result of this selfless effort,
On the athletic front, all former Gizz Kids, Ms. Kids, and DSO has already been contacted by fout post-secondary institu- Fighting lllini players, coaches and supporters will be pleased to tions which ate interested in establishing DSO chapters.
know that under the adept leadership of Head Basketball Coach, Finally, it is my pleasure to inform you that the Division's
Michael Frogley, the U of I men's wheelchair basketball team re- long standing commitment to excellence in the education of per- turned to the NWBA open division final four in 1999—a feat sons with disabilities garnered recognition in thtee national sur- which has eluded collegiate teams for nearly 30 years! This is a veys. In one published by New Mobility: Disability Culture & most remarkable achievement which reflects the overall quality Lifestyle, the LIniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) of the DRF.S Campus Life Program (formerly Recreation & Ath- was rated the nation's best and most user-friendly campus tor letics) which now includes Delta Sigma Omicron, Driver Assess- students with disabilities among the 50 top public univetsities ment and Training and a myriad of programs designed to pro- cited by US News & World Report. In subsequent surveys pub- mote the inclusion of students with disabilities in all of the lished by We magazine and E)iable magazine, the UIUC was cited University's co-curricular programs. to be among the nation's ten best universities from the stand- Delta Sigma Omicron, Alpha Chapter also deserves a com- point of disability support services and access. Clearly, the UIUC's
mendation for its very productive outreach program at the Inter- legacy of leadership in post-secondary disability support services national Conference of the Association on Higher Education and continues!
Disability (AHEAD), held in Atlanta in July, 1999. For four days UIUC students Pat Bowen and Sarah Kelly hosted a DSO infor-
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14 SIGMA • SKINS 1
Mike> Harry Truman and I
by Chuck Chapman, BS
In those days, the '50s, self-actualization was the implicit counting firm until I get settled." Mr. Truman was especially inter- ptecept and explicit guideline for one's life, gimp or no. ested in learning that we played wheelchair sports. Mike worked at
No person was ever more self-actualizing than Mike O'Mara, a post- being a shift)- Gizz Kids' guard, and I was the team's hesitant shooter polio optimist-humorist, whose crutches were the instruments of but set-the-screen-deftlv plav-enhancer. manv a foible and follv. When asked, I told the former president about my having been
Mike and I shared stuff: bistro visits, class-paper-writing a figher pilot, injuring my spine in an auto accident, and being one nights without sleep, a proclivity for hyperbole, and a spontane- of [then] two students in a special U of I program: medical journal- ity for subtle harmonies [he, the Irish tenor; I, the Polish bass; ism. I said that politics interested me only in the journalistic sense, with baritone Bob Freres on the uke, and Hal Reikers as a second and they made me defend that statement right there. We were just tenor—we were the Defective Four and, ever in pursuit of self- three guys sharing some moments together. actualization, "entertained" at banquets]. The time swept bv, we laughed about piano-plunking and the
Our mid-50s Gizz Kids' [so-called, then] basketball tour in- Missouri-ism, "You Gotta Show Me!", and then we shook hands cluded Kansas City. Mike, a nonconformist, pleaded that we not and were out the door. Mike and I returned to our hotel room and take the scheduled Red Cross bus tour. So, we devised this story: reflected on the fecundirv of fate.
Mike's glasses needed repair and we were obliged to "pursue the Later, the basketball floor was a study in floorboard dispo- mending post haste." sitionings and ball-bounce unpredictability. But . . . the Gizz Kids
Then what? As a journalism student, I'd learned that Harry S. won in the final moment. At the game and later at the nearby piano
Truman worked on his memoirs in an office at the Kansas City bar, Mike and I cited "our friend Harry" often and with embellish- federal bank building. "Let's go see Harry," Mike advised. Off we ment, lifelong bearing him in our ever-enfolding, DSO-conditioned, went, the bank being nearby. self-actualizing minds and welcoming hearts.
The bank guard advised against our trying to see the former With Mike O'Mara, whose glasses really didn't need repair in president, adding that we wouldn't recognize the man if he did Kansas City, every person was just someone with an interesting story show up, and, if he did show, our meeting him was decidedlv un- to tell. And if vou tagged along, you got an earful . . . and maybe, likely. Ever smiling, Mike asked that our names be put on Mr. just mavbe, vou'd get to banter with a former President of the United
Truman's waiting list, so the guard, apparently caught in a moral States. '55 dilemma—President Truman was known to welcome diverse hu- —Chuck Chapman, BS [journalism], man encounters—agreed to let us wait on a bench near where Mr. Truman would enter.
We'd waited, oh, 20 minutes, when a car pulled curbside. Out strutted the former president—unmistakenly him! He was escorted to an elevator, and we were left to our bench-seat ruminations.
A half hour later, the guard called us forth, saying we could
"visit with President Truman . . . briefly." The elevator and a secre- tary led us directly to Mr. Truman's office. Before you could say
"Missouri Haberdasher" we were inside, being greeted warmly by the smiling Mr. Truman. inc.
Our chat went well, the comments flowing easily to and fro.
The host said he'd got to the presidency by being ready, willing, and "Specializing in Athletic Footwear able to take on whatever task was set before him, in persistent pur- and Running Equipment"
suit, always learning . . . and being at the right place at the right time. His worst presidential crisis involved the agony of whether or not to drop atom bombs on Japan. Although his memoirs took most of his free time, he always enjoyed having a break in his rou-
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MEDIA • GUIDE 15 Working in an Able-Bodied Environment
by Mary Jane Wolfe
graduated from the University of Illinois in 1974 with a made the people I have worked with more aware of accessibility I Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics Education. issues just by doing my job well. I offices are During my 25 years ofworking, I have been a teacher and an editor. Now have come to expect that school and ramped
In both of my careers, I was usually the only disabled staff member. and have handicapped bathrooms so I can go to interviews in my accessibility in advance. I have applied for jobs both before and after the American Disabili- wheelchair without inquiring about How- difficul- ties Act (ADA) so I thought I would share some of my experiences ever, there are still minor obstacles to overcome. One of the
to assist new disabled graduates entering the "able-bodied" work ties has been fire drills (or heaven forbid actual fires). One school
force. did not hire me because the math classroom was on the second floor
First of all, the toughest part for a disabled person (as well as and had a fire chute that went down to the first floor. I really don't
non-disabled people) is proving yourself during the initial interview. know why they couldn't have moved my room to the first floor, and
When you have no or little experience, this really presents a chal- I even asked the principal to let me try to get down the fire chute but
lenge! In 1974 at the end of my resume, I included my involvement he refused. This was before ADA so I am sure if this happened to- this reason for not hiring in wheelchair sports. I know this was not necessary, but I hoped to day, the principal would not have used as a
"weed out" any potential employers who might have a prejudice me! As an editor, I worked from my wheelchair on the second floor
against a person with a disability. I learned that a couple employers of a building with elevators. The company asked two men who
did not bother to read my entire resume. The first employer, a school worked in my department to carry me down a flight of stairs during
principal, asked me to drive 4 hours across central Illinois for an a fire drill or actual fire. I was lucky because there were three fire
I interview, and I gladly did this for the opportunity to acquire a teach- drills during the 5 1/2 years I worked there, and never had to be
carried the steps. I to be in a meeting on the first ing position. When I walked through the door on my crutches, I down happened
could tell by the look on this person's face that I did not have a floor one time and the other two times I happened to be out of the
I third chance in getting hired, and I was right. Twelve years later, when I office on a business trip or on vacation. now work on the
was applying for an editorial position, I had a similar situation. This floor of an office that again has elevators, but the company has a
the stairs in it man barely gave me 5 minutes of his time, yet he told me that I was tank-like device so that someone can push me down
one of only two qualified applicants. When the other qualified ap- after I transfer from my chair. I have experienced one fire drill and
plicant (a good friend of mine) took another job offer, I was not besides being embarrassed that someone else had to push me, the
surprised when the employer did not even calf me. I guess in 25 hard part was leaving my wheelchair to burn!
years of applying for different jobs two bad experiences are rather I need to warn new disabled graduates that your office building low odds but both experiences were unpleasant ones. may meet the required accessibility standards but there maybe things
Once I got past the interviews, I have had nothing but good that may require your action. For example, when my company moved
experiences. My bosses and co-workers have not treated me any dif- to a different floor, I found out that not all the bathrooms in the
stall. I about having ferently than anyone else. When I was teaching high school math, building had a handicapped When complained
the first week of school the freshman always acted a little strange in to travel a long distance to get to an accessible bathroom, the com-
front of me, but by the second week, they treated me just like all the pany eventually moved my office so that I would be near one of
other teachers. these bathrooms. Also, two companies I have worked for have had In the mid 70s public schools were not required to be handi- outside eating areas that had a couple steps. The weather may not be
capped accessible, but when my first classroom was on the second nice enough to eat outside very often, but I have felt rather discrimi- In the first case floor, another teacher traded rooms with me so I could teach on nated against when my co-workers go outside to eat.
tor the were ramped. I the first floor. The last school that I taught at built a ramp for me my co-workers complained me and steps am
after three years of using my crutches to get into the building. still working on the second case. Since I am the only person that
They even carved "The Wolfe Ramp" in the cement before it uses a wheelchair currently working in the building, I have been
expense, but I know I hardened. I felt guilty about the $3,000 expense until a priest reluctant to complain because of the added who had muscular dystrophy was assigned to be the pastor of the should not feel that way.
this article, I realize that there are still Catholic school. I learned that the bishop had heard that the school After reading hope you was wheelchair accessible. The school also surprised me with a physical obstacles that you will encounter in the business world but
new set of football bleachers that was not only ramped but that these obstacles are minor inconveniences now compared to the days
included a special wheelchair seating section. Through the years, before ADA. I also hope that you will have no bad experiences with
I have never been an activist for disabled rights, but I hope I have job interviews.
16 SIGMA • SIGNS Class of1972
by Randolph Axt
remember coming to the U of I for my interview in roommate at that time was Mike Mankin, a fine artist. In fact, I I April of 1968, the institution at which one of my pater- have one of his water colors hanging in my living room. Adjust- nal cousins, Charles Anderson, will enroll in the fall of 1999. Mr. ing to campus and academic testing was difficult, but with the
Konitski conducted the interview, and my parents, and I met Mr. help and encouragement from Mr. Elmer, Tom O'Rourke, Mr.
Nugent. One of my teachers, Sociology Professor, William C. Maglione, Irene Osthoff and my roommates, I was able to make Jenne, once told me that Mr. Nugent was so passionate about the transition to campus life a successful one. giving the opportunity to people with disabilities to go to college As I progressed through my collegiate experience, I made that he almost came to blows with some of the faculty. Many of several friends along the way; Vicky Covington, Becky Matheny, my friends, including Ray Doane, spoke highly of Mr. Nugent. Steve Deeds, Basil Sheets, Mike Goodling, John who fixed the
Upon being accepted, I was assigned a room in Snyder Hall wheelchairs. Bill and Charlene DeLoach, and Mr. Dorst from (rm. 161) in which elevators were just then being installed. My the Business Office, were among them. I have fond memories of the bus drivers Fergie, Martin, Buford and Donnie (who also
worked as a Jockey!) and had the opportunity to visit with them
at the White House Conference on Handicapped Individuals in
1977 in Washington, D.C. While in school, I remember taking a
trip to Springfield, Allerton Park and going out for driving in-
struction with Nick in an American Motors Car.
Though I have not been back to the U of I since I graduated, I have visited with one of my college roommates, Roland George
Soorus, whom I lived with in an apartment in Campustown; have talked with my Sociology Professor William C. Jenne, who has since
retired from Oregon State University in Corvallis, and visited with
my History Professor, Dr. Paul Kopperman, who is currently teach-
ing at Oregon State University.
I would appreciate hearing from anyone who reads this article
and would like to thank Delta Sigma Omicron and the Production Staff of Sigma Signs for giving me the opportunity to reflect on my vearsatUofl.GOILLINI!
Randolph Axt
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MEDIA • GUIDE 17 A Dream Comes True
by Marshall Wall
family is the dream possibility. I was now in management at IBM. Maybe, it I could
and women in a work environment, just maybe, I Of a husband and a wife. manage men could handle a son. Most of our earlier case workers, and we had A It is the sharing of love many, felt that my handicap would be too limiting for a normal journey through life. On a father and son relationship. We could start with a baby girl and
I that out. we could wait expectantly for a LeVon and I moved to Huntsville, Alabama in 1964. soon see how worked Now joined IBM to work on the Apollo Mission. We applied ro the State baby boy! of Alabama Adoption Agency for a child. My handicap was against Four years later, we added Eric Scott to the family. He was a Year's present. went to Montgomery to pick him up. It me, and I was told so, in no uncertain terms. Could I, being in a New We wheelchair, be a good companion to a child? And, more impor- was not to be! The little fellow had a bad cold and a painful ear a later. had a son! Not yet three tantly, could I perform my fatherly duties? infection. We returned week We Valentine's became our two fa- We did have several things in our favor, which if you forget my months old. New Years and day handicap, made us the ideal couple to raise an adoptive child. LeVon vorite holidays. was a registered nurse wirh plans ro be a mother and a homemaker. Eric cried for six weeks. Ear infections don't set well with any-
the night, LeVon and I took turns consoling him. I had a good professional job. And, most of all, we both loved and one. During wanted children of our own. During the daytime, neighbors sat with him. Janis and her friends After four years ofwaiting, and much correspondence, we were referred to Eric as the "screaming demon." Eric would not eat, an
notified that a Valentine present was awaiting our arrival in Mont- unwelcome contrast to Janis. We had to force feed him. The crying gomery. We gazed on the wonders of a two-and-one-half-month- stopped. And he was a joy to have around! hair a light complexion. Soon old baby girl. No prettier valentine existed! Her foster mother called As a baby, Eric had blonde and her Angel, an applicable description for the beautiful, adorable baby he had beautiful curls. When the mailman remarked, "What a
girl have!," it was time for girl. LeVon, holding the little angel, remarked, "I am not sure she is pretty blonde, curly haired little you like right for us." the barber. His hair later turned brown. Eric was slender me,
today, he is a good looking, slender young man, but much I was looking at Angel, enchanted, and failed to notice the and errs side. twinkle in LeVon's eyes and sighed, "What does it take to please taller than me. Unlike Janis's origin, no one on my Now,
a as for LeVon, that is another question! He has facial features that you?" I looked up to see a radiant smile on LeVon's face. We had skin coloring. daughter! We named the tiny angel Janis Elaine. Angel is a nice resemble LeVon's, and to some extent, the same name, but she was to be ours. We had to give her our own name! Janis and Eric have the resemblance of a brother and a sister.
is against you. cannot Janis was indeed an angel. She slept through the night, and, if she "Sorry, Mr. and Mrs. Wall, your age We for another awakened early, she would play in the crib. She smiled. She cooed. place another child into your home." We had not asked family was She loved to eat. When we passed the baby food, Janis would say child. We had what we wanted! A girl and a boy! Our "Umm, umm." We would look at her and say "Umra, umm." She complete. Our dreams had come true!
that I different. LeVon was our joy. Our children realized at an early age was always there. In the very Janis was a beautiful baby, toddler, and youngster, who ma- walked. I rolled around. The contrast was difference. They ran tured to be a beautiful woman. She had dark hair, bluish-gray eyes, early years, they were seemingly unaware of the go for a and an olive complexion. Mom and Dad beamed proudly when to me when they were hurt. They came to me to be held, to
It wasn't long though until they heard, "What a beautiful little girl!" walk, to play, or to show me something.
Janis favored the two of us enough to be our own biological their in-born curiosity began to emerge. daughter. A few friends, jokingly, teased me, "You have been play- One of Janis' elementary teachers asked her, "How do you feel ing hanky-panky when LeVon's back was turned." Janis has skin about your Daddy being in a wheelchair?" coloring similar to LeVon's and, to a degree, facial features that She shrugged, "He is just Dad." the resemble me. In that sense, no one questioned her origin. The The answer was not satisfactory. The teacher rephrased questions came only by virtue of me being confined to a wheel- question, "Doesn't it bother you?"
really. is Dad." chair. "Is she your child?" Could I father a child? Many handi- Janis responded, "Not He my the teacher queried, "It must bother you a little. capped men do. I didn't! "Well,"
After a trial period, the agency approved the adoption of Janis Just a little." annoyingly, retorted, "It bothers you more than into our home. We were a first! The state had approved the first My daughter, insight than we adults adoption of a child into a home where the breadwinner was con- it does me." Children often have more in passing this fined to a wheelchair. We were surprisingly asked, "When do you give them credit for. The teacher took great pride wan! the next one?" We had a new case worker! A son was now a story on to us.
18 SIGMA • sk.ns U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities
"Eric, what's wrong with your Dad?" his buddy inquired.
"Oh, nothing," Eric quietly responded, "he is just in a wheel- chair." The wheelchair did not make a statement to him. He was
it PLAY used to and me. YOU CAN Neither Janis nor Eric seemingly gave much thought to me being in the wheelchair. I guess I was "just dad." They knew me no U OF I SPORTS other way. I had become an integral part of their day-to-day envi- ronment. To them, it was normal. Sure, they wete aware of my ATTEND limitations. never frustration or anger toward AND Yet they expressed me when, at times, my handicap prohibited them from doing some- thing. The\ r kept a watchful eve out for me. "Dad, you can't go. You PARKLAND. can't get in." "Dad, you can get in this way." "Ill get it for you,
Pop." As teenagers, they began to assist me onto and off of curbs and to pull me up a flight of steps. "When another car was parked Small classes too close for me to get in, they backed the car out for me. Needless to say, they were driving at an early age! Both children were always Most classes in one building ready, willing, and able, to the limits of their ability, to give me help Friendly, caring faculty as needed. I am sure that my handicap helped them to become more sensitive to the plight of others that are less fortunate. They, too, know that they were a big part of making a dream come true. For more information
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And the members drift apart.
Yet the family remains
In the recesses of the heart.
Timothy Nugent, via Robert Frost
by Thomas F. Linde, Ph.D
Soon, I shall be 70. o many of us, especially from the 50s and 60s, remem- It was not until his program had moved well into the 1 960's
ber the first contact with the rehabilitation program at Illinois. We that the University gave it the recognition of full funding and sup- were probably speaking, or being spoken to, by Professor Tim port. Until that time, Nugent had been the supportive driving force. Nugent. Decades back, we had the nerve to call him "Tim." In the We who were fortunate enough to be in the program represented
good light of memory, we understand why the most formal "pro- every dream that Timothy Nugent ever had for it. In a very real
fessor" is more formal, fitting, more appropriate. sense, he was putting his money on us. He had to be damned sure For most of us who are physically challenged in one or more that we were capable of running the race that had to be run. ways, the adventure which Professor Nugent opened to us marked As we near the new millennium, we take personal pride in our
a special moment in our lives. It was a moment which determined own professional and social accomplishments, delighted that we were
whethet we would probably continue living the ptedictable stereo- able to be productive Americans. I believe in a large measure that type which American culture defined and prescribed for us, or go our success came only because of the vision of one man, a man who
on to do something worthwhile. The meeting with Nugent, and had the courage to challenge us, probably as we had never ever been
especially our personal response to it, let us define ourselves. challenged before.
There is a general tendency these days to look with disfavor To quote from Robert Frost, the American poet, "and that made
upon the way Professor Nugent initiated us into the world he had, all the difference in the world."
single-handedly, created at the University of Illinois. Given the spirit
of the time in which he was working, he had no valid alternative.
MEDIA • GUIDE19 Disability Support Services:
How Do They DifferAcross the Educational System?
by Judy Kincaid
Most people are aware that support services for stu- grades K-12, and in fact, many schools still call the Individual- dents with disabilities are legally mandared in rhe ized Education Plan (IEP) the "504 Plan."
United States from kindergarten to the 1 2th grade and also in the So, how different can the required services be if the laws
post-secondary environment. However, many do not realize there mandate services at all educational levels? There are some vast
is a difference in the types of services required and in the way they differences. For example, Federal law states that any child with a
are administered across the educational system. Providing students disability who is between the ages of 3-21 is entitled to a free and
with disabilities the best quality education will help facilitate a suc- appropriate public education (a phrase often referred to by its
cessful transition from high school ro college. However, students, acronym, "FAPE"). Indeed, public schools are required to "iden-
parents, special educators, and guidance counselors should be aware tify, locate and evaluate children with known or suspected dis-
of the significant differences. abilities from birth through age 2" (Illinois State Board of Edu-
Although disability support services are required by Federal cation, 1994, p. 2), and the actual special educational process
law from K-12 and in the post-secondary environment, one par- must begin on the child's third birthday. "Eligibility to attend
ticular law makes a significant difference in services. The act re- school continues until receipt of a high school diploma or until
quiring services for children with disabilities was originally called the end of the school year of the student's 2 1st birthday, which- the Education ofthe Handicapped Act, Public Law 94-142, passed ever is earlier" (Illinois State Board of Education, 1994, p. 2). by Congress in 1975 and amended again in 1986 as PL. 99-457. Not only are the schools to provide children with disabilities an
This law required "that all children with disabilities would have a education, but they must also supply the related services that make
free, appropriate public education available to them that would that education possible. This could include a personal aide to
meet their unique needs'' (Pierangelo & Crane, 1997, p. 2). In attend classes with the student to assist with note taking, setting
1990, Congress modified the law again and it became the Indi- up books, and other classroom projects, and even some services viduals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The act was reau- such as administering tube feedings and helping the student with thorized in 1997 by Congress. Post-secondary programs must personal needs.
follow the laws as outlined in Section 504 of the Rehabilitation On the other hand, eligibility for disability-related services
Act of 1973 and in the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. at the post-secondary level extends only to those students with Section 504 and the ADA also cover some aspects of services in disabilities who are otherwise qualified. Students who are deemed to be otherwise qualified are those who are able, with or without
accommodations, to meet the entrance requirements of the col- Many Thanks to lege or university. In other words, students with disabilities must be able to compete academically with their able-bodied peers. This
does not mean that students with disabilities must do everything in Abe Lincoln the same way as their able-bodied peers—accommodations such as extended time on exams, scribes to write down answers dictated Realty by students, use of computers for exams, and many other aca- demic adjustments are allowed so long as the nature of the pro-
REALTOR® MLS gram is not substantially altered. In comparing grades K-12 with the post-secondary years, any and all students must be accom- modated by the school system (regardless of their intellectual supporting the for abilities), while colleges and universities must serve only those U ofI Wheelchair Sports Program students who can meet the eligibility requirements of the program. While some colleges have "open enrollment" (meaning anyone can Neil Fotzler attend), the University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana (UIUC)
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vices are initiated the school system under (by actually Even the way in which eligibility for services is determined by IDEA differs berween K-12 and the post-secondary level. In the elemen- seeking out childten with disabilities, as mentioned earlier), while tary and secondary grades, students with disabilities are to un- services at the post-secondary level are begun only when a student self-identifying presenting the appropriate dergo a comprehensive study, after which eligibility is determined requests them by and by a multidisciplinary team (comprised or educators, social work- documentation to vefifv his/her disability. ers, speech therapists, occupational and physical therapists, and It is crucial for parents, students, special educators and guid- other appropriate professionals). Students are eligible for services if ance counselors to have an understanding of the similarities and they need "special education and related services as a result or having differences between service provision for students with disabili-
ties in grades K-12 and the postsecondary environment. It is also one or more of the . . . characteristics or conditions" (Illinois State crucial for postsecondary disability support service personnel to Board or Education, 1994, p. 2) which include impairments of: vision, hearing, physical health, speech and/or language, mental abili- provide outreach to and partnerships with parents and educators to develop everything ties, as well as specific learning disabilities, behavior and/or emo- help transition programs. Assuming rhat tional disorders, autism, traumatic brain injury, developmental de- will be the same once a child goes to college can lead to disappoint- career. lay, or multiple impaitments. At the post-secondary level, students ment and can even endanget a students academic While are deemed eligible for services if they submit documentation from students with disabilities will have differing and perhaps more the appropriate licensed clinical examiner (physician, psychologist, involved needs than their able-bodied peers, care should be taken (for that etc.) which shows they meet the ADA/504 definition of disability: to ensure that preparation for college those who choose path) isn't neglected (to neglect them would not only hurt the • a physical or mental impaitment that substantially limits one student, but it would also be a violation of IDEA). Providing or more major life activities (such as walking, standing, see- students with disabilities services which facilitate a free and ap- ing, speaking, hearing sitting, breathing, reading, learning, propriate public education in the least restrictive environment thinking, performing manual tasks, taking care of oneself); is not the terminal goal— it is a springboard by which students • has a record such impairment; of can have a career, independence, and a fulfilling lite chosen by • is regarded as having such an impairment. the individual, not dictated by circumstances.
There are similarities as to the environment in which ser- References vices must be administered. IDEA requires that students with dis- abilities be placed in the least restrictive environment (i.e., as little Pierangelo, R. & Crane, R. (1997). Completeguide to special education tran- separation from their able-bodied peers as possible). Colleges and sition services. West Nyak, NY: The Center for Applied Research in Universities are required to make accommodations and academic Education. adjustments to allow otherwise qualified students to become par- Illinois State Board ot Education Division of Program Compliance. (1994) ticipants in the institution's programs and activities with their able- A parents'guide: The educational rights ofstudents with disabilities. [Bro- bodied peers, but they do not have to provide services of a personal chure]. Springfield: Author. nature (e.g., personal attendants, classroom aides). Additionally, ser-
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MEDIA • GUIDE 21 International Wheelchair Basketball Federation Names Secretary General
Q CTOE P S vman has vast inter- ^^^F President of the International_Wheelchair_Basketball national experience. He held Federation (IWBF) has announced that the IWBF Executive Coun- a position on the Interna-
cil selected Dr. Boh Szvman of Hazelwood, Missouri to serve as its tional Stoke Mandeville
secretary general. r\\"BF^ Secretar) *. .eneral plans, controls and di- Wheelchair Sport Federa-
rects all activities of the federation on behalf ot the member nations tion's Executive Committee
in accordance with the objectives and policies ot the IWBF's Execu- from 1988-1998 including
tive Council. The Secretary Ciener.il provides leadership tor the sport a stint as Technical Ottker.
of wheelchair basketball, the executive council and staff. He repre- He was Team Leader for the sents the sport throughout the world. USA Wheelchair Athletic- Szvman. S2. holds a Ph.D. in Leisure Studies from the Univer- Team during the 19S4 and
sity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Chicago native gradu- '.iralympic Games, the ated from Mt. Carmel High School and earned a Bachelor's degree 1982 and 1986 Pan Ameri-
and a Mister's degree from Chicago State University. No stranger can Wheelchair Games and
to wheelchair basketball. Szvman has coached and administered the International Stoke
wheelchair basketball on the local, collegiate, national and interna- Mandeville World Wheel- Robf:
tional level since 1971. He also referees National Wheelchair Bas- chair Games in 1981, 1982. 1983, 1986, and 198". He represented
ketball Association youth, women's, collegiate and Division I and the USA at the ISMWSF Council of Nations from 1981-1988. Division II basketball games. Szvman volunteers as Commissioner Teams led bv Szvman won the National Women's Wheelchair
ot the NWBA s \outh Division. Basketball Tournament in 1978 [University ofIllinois), 1987, 1988,
and 1 989 (Courage Rolling Gophers). USA national women's teams
l coached bv Szvman won bronze medals at the l l International Stoke Mandeville Games, the 1978 Pan American Wheelchair oVi Games, and the 19S0 Paralvmpic Games. The 1983 USA Women's Basketball Team seized silver in the International Women's Wheel- chair Basketball Tournament in Angers. France under Szyman's tu-
telage. His gold medal team was at the IXth Pan American Wheel-
chair Games in 1990, Caracas. & Szvman assisted the USA Mens Wheelchair Basketball Team -= to two silver medals. The first came in 19 i during the Gold Cup World Championships' and the second in 1990 at the Gold Cup. wmr was™ This past fall. Szvman was on the staff ot the USA Women's team, which captured the silver medal during the Energy Australia Gold Today's Country Favorites Cup in Sydney, Australia.
The IWBF. founded in 1989, is an organization comprised ot
91 affiliated National Organizations ot Wheelchair Basketball orga- nized into four zones. The zones are the Africa-Arab Zone, the Americas Zone, the Asia-Oceania Zone and the Euro Zone. 1 he
IWBF's main purpose is to develop and support the sport ot wheel-
chair basketball in countries worldwide through an organized pro- gram ofeducation and instruction, through established playing rules, and through standardized methods of training referees and other
als. It sanctions the major international wheelchair basketball competitions—the Paralympics. the World Championships, and the Wishes all U I Athletes zonal qualifying tournaments. The IWBF's next major events are of the 2000 Sydney Paralympic Men's and Women's Qualifying Tour- Good Luckfor the Season!! naments scheduled in each zone this fall.
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MEDIA • GUIDE 23 DSO Awards Banquet
Delta Sigma ( )micron is the University of Illinois' ser- nization. Preference is given, however, not limited to, students in- vice organization for students with disabilities. In volved with Greek social organizations and well balanced involve-
early November of 1998, DSO held it's 49th Annual Awards Ban- ment in academics and other campus activities. Tom Jones presented
quet at the Clarion Hotel in Champaign. It was a wonderful evening this year's recipients, Sarah Kelly and Tyler McHaley, with their
filled with memories from the past, the enthusiasm or the present, awards.
and the excitement tor the future as alumni, students, and guests Sarah Kelly is a sophomore in Human Development and Fam-
gathered for the evening. The Banquet began with a social hour ily studies. Since arriving at the University of Illinois Sarah has con-
with entertainment provided by U of I students Eunice Su and Teresa tinued to expand her already extensive portfolio of academic and
Brandenburg. Matt Mannos, DSO president, gave a brief intro- extracurricular accomplishments. While continuing to hone her skills
ductory speech and then Souleymane Marzouk, a DSO member as a varsity student-athlete on the Fighting Illini Women's Wheel- and a sophomore in Kinesiology, took over as the emcee. The high- chair Basketball team, she has served as the secretary of Delta Sigma
light of the evening was the presentation of the awards. Omicron, has been awarded the George Huff Award which is give to student-athletes who have achieved a 3.0 GAP or better during Pamela Borelli & Family Leadership Award the spring and fall semesters, and was the 1997 recipient of the Bill Stewart Memorial Award. Sarah is a member of Phi Eta Sigma Na- The Pamela Borelli & Family Leadership Award is presented each tional Honor Society and regularly volunteers her time to assist in year to two students with disabilities who have maintained a C+ or disability awareness activities and campus life projects. better GPA, while also demonstrating leadership in a student orga- Tyler McHaley received his B.A. in Political Science in 1992
and his M.S. in Rehabilitation Administration in 1 994 with a GPA
of4.9 on the old 5.0 scale. Tyler started on his Ph.D. in the Depart-
ment of Community Health in 1995 specializing in disability stud-
ies. His dissertation is focusing on the health care needs and service
delivery issues facing persons with chronic physical disabilities in-
volving mobility impairment. In 1997 he had a poster presentation
on some of his research at the American Public Health Association
annual conference and last year he presented another poster as well
as presided over a panel of presenters discussing personal attendant
service issues. Finally, Tyler has been a teaching assistant for three
classes since Spring of 1996 and has made the Incomplete List of
Teachers Ranked as Excellent by Their Students.
Bill Stewart Memorial Award
The Bill Stewart Memorial Endowment Fund has been established Indianapolis, Indiana to encourage The banquet began with a social hour with entertainment provided by by the Moore Foundation of Eunice Su and Teresa Brandenburg. student leadership in the Division of Rehabilitation-Education
Tom Jones presents Sarah Kelly (above, left photo) and Tyler McHaley (above, right photo) with the Pamela Borelli & Family Leadership Award.
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Services at the University of" Illinois. The locus of the Fund is to ization of competitive wheelchairs was making it increasingly more support an annual award to an undergraduate or graduate student difficult for the program to remain in the technological forefront with disability spirit, a who demonstrates courage, and concern for of the sport. In response, the program formulated a sponsorship
others. interesting aspect of is The the Fund that the awards recipi- strategy as a means of resolving this dilemma. Unfortunately, ent will choose the in which a portion ot the manner income from manufacturers at that time were onlv interested in supporting the Fund will be used to purchase services and/or equipment for established "marquee" performers through the U of Is develop- the benefit of other U of I students with disabilities. This year Brad ment-focused program. Although the U of I certainlv had a fair Hedrick presented this unique award to Michael Froglev, Ph.D. share of athletes with "world class" credentials, it was decided student in Kinesiology and Head Coach tor Fighting Illini Wheel- that the program would not have been appropriately or adequately chair Basketball. served by an arrangement that onlv provided new equipment for In the Spring of 1997 Mike made the decision to attend the the elite few. As a result of this position, the U of I request for University of Illinois to pursue Doctoral Studies in Kinesiology with equipment sponsorship fell upon deaf ears with all but one manu- an emphasis in Adapted Physical Education Curriculum Develop- facturer of sport wheelchairs. this choice a desire to ment. Behind was improve and increase the Fortunately, upon reading the division's sponsorship proposal
opportunities youth with disabilities have. This is might the essence and program prospectus, a couple of Georgia entrepreneurs in the of the Bill Stewart Award, selfless leadership in such a way as to sport wheelchair business appreciated the programs philosophy and assist others in maximizing their own talents and abilities. While it goals. Barry and Gail Ewing understood the programs mission of
is always not easy to combine academics with the coaching position promoting lifetime health and wellness through the cultivation and Mike holds as a graduate assistant, he strives daily give to the stu- development of talent in new athletes. As a result, the Ewings signed dents on the teams the guidance thev need to see their dreams come on to provide equipment support for the mens and women's wheel- to fruition. chair basketball teams, the track and field team, and the quad rugbv
team and the rest, as they sav, is history. The program's legacy of
DSO Honorary Life Membership Award achievements in wheelchair sports has continued and grown signifi-
candy by the state-of-the-art competition chairs, parts, supplies, sta- As an expression of DSO s appreciation for those who contribute tionary roller training systems, handcycles, and all-terrain chairs outstanding service in the form of financial and personal aid. Delta provided by Barry and Gail Ewing, to aggregate value which now Sigma Omicron was privileged to award two honorary life mem- exceeds $300,000. bership awards in 1998. Jean Driscoll presented the awards to Barry Of course, their philanthropy as sponsors did not stop with and Gail Ewing of Eagle Sportschairs. equipment support. Barry and Gail genuinely enjoyed being with In 1 992, the Divisions Office of Recreation and Athletics came the athletes and, at their own expense, provided volunteer support to the realization that the increased specialization and individual- and assistance for even' athletic event sponsored bv the U of I in-
cluding the Illinois Wheelchair Classic and Workshop, the U of I
Coaches Education Program, the U of I Summer Wheelchair Sport Camps, and a multitude of competitive sports events hosted by the Uofl.
Mike Frogley receives the Bill Stewart Memorial Award Jean Driscoll presents Barry Ewing ofEagle Sportschairs the DSO Honorary from Brad Hedrick. Life Membership Award.
MEDIA • GUIDE 25 Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs
In 1 994, the program lost a devoted supporter when Gail Fwing awards are a memorial to Harold's unselfishness in wanting to ad-
passed away. In her memory, the C i.iil Evving Award was established vance the opportunities of people with disabilities.
for the outstanding participant in the Illinois Track and Field Re- The Harold Scharper Achievement Award for 1998 was given
gional. The student athletes or the University of Illinois are deeply to Ella Chaffe and the Harold Scharper Service Award was given to
indebted to both Barry and Gail tor their enduring generosity, vi- Keith Wessel.
sion, and selfless support. As the 1998 recipient, alumna Ella Chaffee has amassed an
impressive list of accomplishments, professionally with the Social
T.J. Nugent Award Security Administration; in local, regional, national, and interna- tional wheelchair sports competition; and in public service to wheel- The T.J. Nugent Award was established by the students of Delta chair athletic bodies and the Girl Scouts of America. Sigma Omicron to honor Professor T.J. Nugent, Founder and Di- Professionally, Ella obtained employment with the Social Se- rector Emeritus of the Division of Rehabilitation-Education Ser- curity Administration (SSA). She was recruited by the he SSA while vices at the University of Illinois. Mr. Nugent worked tirelessly to still a student at the U of I on the basis of her acumen and skills, make numerous advances for students with disabilities. His work since there were no federal outreach employment programs in exist- has helped students not only at Illinois, but all over the world. This ence at the time. During her distinguished career as a Benefit Au- year, DSO President Matt Mannos presented this distinguished thorizer for the SSA, Ella received numerous awards for excellence. award to Mike Quach. She was a recipient of both the Commissioner's Award for Excel- Mike arrived at the University of Illinois in 1994 and is a se- lence and the Hammer Award for exemplar)' Performance. In addi- nior in Rhetoric. He has been the quintessential student leader. tion she was recognized as the "Handicapped Employee of the Year" During his residency at Beckwith Hall, Mike was an advocate mem- by the SSA. ber of the student government and during the 1 996- 1 997 academic- Athletically, Ella's career began under the tutelage of Coach year, he served as the President of Delta Sigma Omicron. Under Stan Labanowich while she was a student at the U of I. Although Mike's leadership, DSO successfully revitalized the Wheelathon. opportunities for women were limited at that time, she made excel- Mike is also involved with Alpha Phi Omega, a national service lent use of those which were available including wheelchair racing, fraternity. As a member of the "Lunch Bunch", a student leader slalom, and swimming. She was named to two international teams group which met once a month with the Vice Chancellor of Stu- as an undergraduate. Over the course of her athletic career, Ella was dent Affairs, he made quite an impact. After Mike voiced some con- selected to eight international teams including three Paralympic cerns about accessability on campus, the Vice Chancellor organized Teams, and she won over 1 00 narional and international gold, sil- a campus accessability walk, wherein a number of the campus most ver, and bronze medals. At the 1 996 Paralympics, Ella represented significant accessibility concerns were identified and subsequently the USA as a member of the women's foil and epee team. She was addressed. Mike's valiant efforts toward improving campus accessi- the top American finisher in fencing at the Paralympics achieving a bility not only benefit his own life, but also the lives of future stu-
dents with disabilities at the University of Illinois.
Harold Scharper Achievement/ Service Awards
Harold Scharper was the first paraplegic to attend the University of
Illinois. The members of DSO have honored this pioneer by estab- lishing the Harold Scharper Service and Achievement Awards. These
Tim Nugent (right)presents Flit Chaffi with the HamldScharper
Matt Mannos, DSO President (right) preseno Mike Qtuu h with the T.J. Nugent Award. Achievement Award,
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women's wheelchair basketball teams in the Chicago area during
her career, including the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC)
Express for whom she now plays and serves as co-captain. She has served on numerous regional wheelchair sports committees and advisory boards. She was the co-founder of the Chicagoland Area Women's Wheelchair Sports Association (CSWAA) Board of Di-
rectors. In 1990, in recognition of her many achievements in and
contributions to wheelchair sports, Ella was inducted into the Na- tional Wheelchair Athletic Association (now Wheelchair Sports- USA) Hall of Fame.
Ella has also worked to dispel disability stereotypes by lectur- ing for Project CHANGE, a federally funded program to eliminate
misconceptions concerning persons with disabilities, and she has
served for many years as a Senior Leader for the Girl Scouts of
America (GSA). In the latter capacity, Ella is believed to be the only
wheelchair user to serve as a fully active GSA leader in Illinois. The recipient of the Harold Scharper Service Award was Keith
Wessel. Keith is a 5th year senior in Computer Science in the Col- lege of Engineering. He has worked for the National Center of
Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) since 1992 and is currently
helping to head up a research project dealing with representing graphs and other visual information with sound. This project, the Audibly
Sketchpad, is trying to develop a tool to help the visually impaired
in the areas of math and science by giving them a way to interpret
Bryan McMurray presents Keith Wessel with the Harold graphs. He has worked a great deal with the Engineering Council as Scharper Service Award. their director of information. This allowed him to take charge of final ranking of 8th in the wotld. Nationally, she qualified tor and their computer systems as well as the Engineering Open House for competed in 25 consecutive National Wheelchair Games/National the past two years. In 1 997 he was dubbed a Knight of St. Pat. One
Championships, a record of unequaled longevity. of the highest honors in the College of Engineering. Keith has done
Concurrent with her professional and sports participation en- quite a bit of speaking and teaching in the area of web accessability deavors and achievements, Ella has maintained a vigorous commu- and also worked with the former Project Pursuit, speaking at their nity service agenda. She has assisted in the establishment of four workshops and helping with various programs.
Distinguished Teaching Award
DSO is one of two University of Illinois student or- students to look at the challenges individuals with disabilities face ganizations allowed to recognize exemplar}' faculty on a daily basis. With exercises such as "All Around Town" in which
and graduate teaching assistants with the University Awards Pro- she had her students study the accessibility of the city of Champaign,
gram for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. The DSO Distin- her students discovered that even the slightest adjustment could make
guished Teaching Award is given annually to faculty and/or a graduate a difference in something being accessible or not. She was also an
teaching assistant tor implementing and/or advocating for innova- extraordinary mentor when Dave, along with one of his classmates,
tive instructional strategies, technologies, and disability-related ac- formed the Disability Law Society.
commodations, which afford students with disabilities equal access In addition to his student life, Professor Franklin was a tre-
to academic resources and curricula at the University of Illinois. mendous help in his personal life. When diagnosed with another
Each recipient receives a monetary gift and a commemorative plaque disabling disease, she encouraged him to stay in school and not to
which are presented during an all campus faculty banquet recogniz- give up. She allowed him to take extensions on exams and papers
ing teaching excellence. beyond his established service yet not enough to interfere with the The recipient of the 1999 DSO Distinguished Teaching Award competitiveness of the College of Law. Though Professor Franklin
was Professor Estelle Franklin, College of Law. She was nominated is no longer at the University of Illinois, she will continue to be a
by DSO member David Cohen for being an exemplary advocate great mentor and role model.
and teacher. Her innovative teaching style encouraged all of her
MEDIA • GUIDE 27 "In Order to be at the top ofour game, we make sure that we cover every angle-strength training, " court time, and top notch equipment, especially Eagle Sportschairs.
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As is tradition, this year's outreach events were very successful. The main reason for the posi-
tive outcome was the way that all the members of our ser-
vice organization pulled together and contributed equally.
One of the main goals of the year was to set a more aggres-
sive tone as an organization and, not only, get involved in
more but to take more ownership of our activities. For ex-
ample, the Wheel-a-thon was the final event of the Dis- ability Awareness Week, which was co-sponsored bv the Di- vision or Campus Recreation (DCR). Disability Awareness Week was a very effective way of achieving one of our main
missions, which is evident in the name, awareness. There
were a collection of activities (i.e. Cerebral Cafe, 3 on 3 Basketball) that culminated in the highly attended Wheel- a-thon.
With the help of DCR, all of the week's events were
well publicized and attended. Specifically, the turnout for the Wheel-a-thon surpassed that of previous years. A key component to the large turnout, aside from the advertis-
ing, was a gorgeous Spring day. The sunshine had an allur-
ing effect on the passerbys, who were very willing to take a st/roll in one of the wheelchairs. Along with the random
people, DSO's membership did its usual job of recruiting
ftiends and classmates to take part in this annual event. Furthermore, the committee did a fabulous job of getting local business to sponsor the event, which made the physi- cal activity a bit more bearable. We are always happy to provide a new perspective for
people who have not been exposed to wheelchairs or dis- ability in general. At the same time, we are also very pleased to be able to raise money for local and national disability organizations. A portion of the funds went to the National Spinal Cord Injun' Association, the Muscular Dvstrophv
Association, and PACE, a center for independent living. Also, some of money goes towatd our annual Awards Ban-
MEDIA • GUIDE 29 Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs
quet, which recognizes the outstanding members of our organization, and other DSO events and activities.
Now, the information that you have all been wait-
ing for: the monetary sum of this years event was over $4,200. The student who took in the most will not be disclosed, but the amount that s/he took in totaled over $900. However pleased, we certainly will not remain content with that amount. We un- derstand the importance of striving tor improvement and will
challenge ourselves to bring in a larger amount next year, along with a bigger crowd. The salient factor to attaining both goals will be increased involvement by the active members of our orga-
nization. Along the same lines, Alumni involvement will be very
important to reaching these goals. So to all of you, please stay involved and we look forward to seeing you next year.
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Holiday Cheer
by Matt McClnre
In early December, DSO held its annual Holiday Party for children with disabilities. Each year, children from
the Champaign-Urbana and surrounding communities are invited
for a day of fun and interaction with the members of DSO. In years past, there has been some sort of entertainment for everyone to
watch, followed by refreshments, and the eventual arrival of Santa
Claus. This vear, however, the format of the event was changed and improved.
Instead of a formal performance-type program where the kids
had to sit still for most of the time, DSO members, staff and volun- teers from the Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation Association
set up several booths for them to explore. Some of the booths housed various games (donated by the AM BUGS) for the kids to play, while others were crafts for them to make and take home. One booth housed magician Matt McCIure, who once again entertained
one and all at the Holiday Party with his magical skill. Volunteer
extraordinaire, Joe Hutchinson, wowed the kids by making bal- loon animals and holiday shapes. As always, refreshments were served
and Santa Claus (a.k.a. Dennis Cable) showed up bearing gifts fot all
the invitees.
Everyone agreed that the 1 998 DSO Holiday Parry was the best
yet. The guests really seemed to enjoy themselves, and the members of
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DSO in attendance all had a great time with the guests. The main Hutchens, The Finish Point, K-Mart ot Urbana, Rogard's, Horizon reason the party was so successful was the new format. With con- Hobby, Dallas & Co., Meijer, Wal-Mart, Target, Kirby Foods, The
stant action and activities, the kids were never bored, plus, they Cookie jar, and Schnuck's helped to fill Santa's toy bag and pro- were able to interact with the student membership of DSO more vided refreshments, craft supplies and prizes.
than before. The Phillips Recreation Center in Urbana was an ideal With such a wonderful turnout at such a great event, it is cer-
location for this event, and will likely be considered as the site for tain that the Holiday Party will be a mainstay in DSO for years to next year's party. The generosity of the Champaign County come. AMBUCS, Optimists Club, Tom and Louise Jones, Robert
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MEDIA • GUIDE 33 1999 Illinois Wheelchair Classic
by Jean Driscoll
In 1990, Marty Morse, Head WheelchairTrack & Field Coach, had a vision. He wanted to provide a way for anyone with an interest in the sport of
wheelchair track & field to participate at whatever level
their goals directed them. Most of those people would
be athletes, but some would be coaches, parents, spouses,
researchers, and track & field officials. Understanding
the need tor development in this sport, he organized the
first annual Illinois Wheelchair Classic which was held
l in May, 1 )90. During the weekend of June 4-6, 1999, the tenth
annual Illinois Wheelchair Classic (IWC) took place once
again in Champaign. The IWC is actually a two-part Christina R'/'p anil Amie Stanton hammer it out to a photo finish. event: an instructional workshop and a regional track
meet. The workshop is held in a conference room at a
local hotel and the ttack & field meet is held at the University of Illinois Track. This year, we had athletes and patticipants from nine states and one athlete from Japan. We had a handful of novice athletes, mostly children under 16, who were
enthusiastic about leaf ning everything they needed to know about going fast. They
picked up the necessaty skills quickly and applied them as soon as they were al- lowed on the track.
The weather was unusually nice during the weekend (typically, it is rainy and very cold); we probably experienced the best weather we've ever had for this event.
The wind blew at 15-20 m.p.h., which is normal for the U of I ttack. Most of the athletes who competed in the ttack & field meet qualified for eithet the junior or adult
level national games that were held later in the summer. The competition was very
good and kept the interest of the spectators throughout the meet. The juniot level
and compete in the shot-put event Future Paralympians warm up on the track
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1 he temperature was hot and so was the competitoin
competition (age 1 9 and under) had some close races between the It's hard to believe the Illinois Wheelchair Classic has been guvs: Daniel Tidwell, Jeremv Campbell, and Kevin Hosea and the around ten years. Hundreds of individuals have traveled to gals: Amie Stanton and Christina Ripp. Tony Iniguez and Miriam Champaign from around the world to learn about training and com-
Nibley dominated the track in the men's and women's divisions re- peting in the sport of wheelchair track & field. The next ten years spectively. will no doubt be as productive as the first.
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Summer Computer Technology Campsfor High School Students with Disabilities
by Jon Gunderson, Ph.D., ATP
The summer technology literacy camps were born out of easily adapt to the needs of the student and the current curriculum _^L a need seen by both the Division or Rehabilitation- needs little (if any) modification. The schools do not need to invest Education Services (DRES) and the State of Illinois Office of in assistive technologies and support resources that enhance inde- Rehabilitation Services (ORS). Brad Hedrick, the Director of pendent reading and writing of the student. While the surrogate
in schools, it provide the with DRES, and Bob Galbreath ( UIUC campus ORS counselor) saw model may work does not students the need for improved preparation or students with disabilities essential skills upon graduation. Students who graduate without the for post-secondary education. Many students were not well pre- ability to independently read or write will be severely limited in
pared for the demands of campus life and the issues of indepen- their opportunities. Employment discrimination law (Americans
dentlv managing their disabilities. Discussions initiated in the with Disabilities Act) does not require an employer to provide sur-
Fall of 1997 to determine how DRES and ORS could work to- rogates for reading or writing. Therefore, students with disabili-
gether to develop programs that help prepare students with dis- ties need to develop knowledge and skills in technologies that
abilities for post-secondary education. enhance their independent literacy in order to enhance their future There were four main areas of need identified: opportunities.
1 Improving the knowledge of post-secondary educational op- Rights and Responsibilities portunities bv students with disabilities.
2. Independent computer literacy for reading, writing and ac- Manv students and parents do not understand their rights and re- cessing print and electronic information. sponsibilities under existing disability law for primary, secondary,
3. Transitional sendees for orienting students to campus life. and post-secondarv education and emplovment. This puts the edu-
4. Knowledge of disability accommodation laws for education cators and administrators in the leadership role for managing Indi- and employment. vidual Educational Plans (IEP's) tor educational accommodations. In many cases educators don't have the necessary knowledge of Barriers assistive technologies, and in other cases administrators are reluc- tant to purchase technologies due to scarce resources for purchasing There are structural barriers tor students with disabilities to learn and supporting assistive technology. Parents and students need to about post-secondary opportunities. A lew examples of barriers in- know their rights for technologv evaluations and for the inclusion clude: of assistive technology as pan of educational accommodations, if
• Universities and colleges do not providing accessible materi- thev are to be an effective participant in the IEP process. The more
als to high schools, unless there is a specific request tor ac- knowledge and skills parents and students have in assistive tech-
cessible materials. nologies, the more effective advocates they can be tor themselves. • Counselors and recruiters are not familiar with disability ac-
commodation services in post-secondary education.
• Patronizing educators often feel continued education would be
"too difficult", other educators are discriminator)' and feel people
with disabilities are "not capable" of continued education.
There are many other examples of barriers, but in general there are more structural and attitudinal barriers for students with
disabilities to attend post-secondary education than tor able-bod- ied srudents with the same academic credentials.
Independent Literacy
For students who cannot rype on a computer keyboard, write with
a pencil, see the print in books or images on a computer screen
independent literacy is a major issue. Most school districts provide students with writing and reading impairments with surrogates to
read to them and/or write tor them. This model is often convenient
tor both student and school since the able-bodied surrogate can Sean Mauney is helping a student with assistive technology.
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Transitional Issues targeted since they are at the highest risk of not developing indepen- dent literacy skills and their need tor transitional services. Students with disabilities have more challenges than able-bodied studens transitioning to post-secondary education. In addition More specifically, the four main goals of the camps: to normal transitional issues all students face, students with dis- 1 To improve awareness and skills in independent abilities also face additional issues related to transportation, ori- literacy technologies entation to accessible routes to classes and campus resources, con- • Assist students in determining the types of assistive tech- version of educational materials to accessible forms, and inde- nology that are most effective in meeting their independent pendent management of disability related personal care issues (i.e. literacy and information access needs and provide hands-on managing personal attendants, environmental control. . .). The training in the use and application of that technology. more of these issues a student has developed skills in before they • Improve students' knowledge and skills in the use of the start school, the more they will be able to compete on an even WWW and E-mail via active learning techniques, hands-on level with their able-bodied peers. experiences and the creation of a personal WWW home pages. 2. To provide transitional information to students Objectives of the Independent on post-secondary opportunities Literacy Camps • Orient students to the career possibilities that may be achieved through post-secondary education.
The camps are centered on the development of skills in the use of • Orient students to campus life through tours and interac- assistive technology to augment their physical or sensory abilities in tion with current UIUC students with similar disabilities. order to independently read, creare and transform both print and • Increase students' knowledge regarding post-secondary dis- electronic information. The camps are focused on two disability ability accommodations. groups: persons with severe upper extremity impairments and per- • Help students understand the process of admissions to post- sons with severe visual impairments/blindness. These groups are secondary institutions.
3. To improve the ability ofparticipants to self-advocate • Improve students' understanding of legislation related to assistive technology and their education within secondary, post-secondary and employment settings.
• Improve students' ability to advocate for themselves regard-
ing the inclusion of technology tor literacy and setting edu-
cational goals in their IEP's.
1999 Camp Experiences
Campers arrived on Sunday night and shared a meal together
with camp staff. The first full day campers were evaluated tor assistive technologies and learned about the WWW and E-mail. Participants were guided through different types of WWW pages and practiced sending and receiving e-mail messages to other mem- bers of the camp. The participants also engaged in a WWW scav-
enger hunt to develop and test their skills.
Students had the opportunity to tour the NCSA Virtual Reality Cave.
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The camp activities centered on a science experiment. Students developed a mathematical model to predict the
trajectory of a water balloon shot from a slingshot. Partici- pants varied the angle and velocity of the water balloon sling- shot, and then measured the distance traveled. Participants used Microsoft Excel to plot and analyze the data collected. The students used the linear regression functions of Excel to build a predictive model of their experimental results. Students then tested their predictions by launching water
balloons at the prediction angles and velocities. Students again used excel to compare their predictions to actual data
collected to determine the goodness of fit of their model.
Each full day of the camp included tours of campus
research labs and campus facilities to orient students to the opportunities and the ideas that are generated on a univer-
sity campus. On the final day participants received infor- mation on their rights and responsibilities under IDEA, ADA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The par- ticipants and their parents gained important information on assistive technology to help them advocate for indepen- dent literacy technologies in their schools and through the IEP process. Parents had an opportunity to see and try the Group picture of visual impairment camp participants at Beckman institute.
assistive technologies used in the camps and be part of the advocacy presentations. 1 Microsoft Windows Accessibility Options
2. Adjustable tables Activities Camp 3. Trackballs 21" The camp activities are designed to provide a number of different 4. video monitors
experiences to improve computer skills and awareness of post- 5. Zoomtext Extra: Screen and enhancement and reading for secondary educational opportunities available to high school stu- low vision
dents with disabilities. The main objectives of the computer lit- 6. JAWS: Screen reader for the blind
eracy camps are: 7. Arkenstone Ruby Edition: Scanner and speech output soft- ware for reading printed materials
1 Encourage and orient high school students with disabilities 8. Co:Writer: Word prediction software to pursue post-secondary education 9. Dragon Dictate 2. Increase competence and skills in using assistive technology 10. Dragon Naturally Speaking 3. Provide practical skills and knowledge on WWW technologies 1 1 TASH Mini-keyboard 4. Sample an educational experience typical of post-secondarv education Developing WWW Literacy Skills
Orientation to Higher Education Students learned how to access the WWW using a speech output browser called pwWebSpeak and to create their own WWW page. Opportunities
The students lived at university residence halls during the camp and had UIUC students serve as residential counselors. The stu- dents received tours of the library resources on campus and the studios of WILL (the university affiliated public radio and televi- sion station), Food and Crop Science Laboratories and the NCSA
Virtual reality Cave. The students from the visual impairment camps also attended the play the Odd Couple at the Krannert center. The students had an opportunity to see both educational and recreational resources of the university.
Trying Assistive Technology
The campers were able to try a number of different assistive tech-
nologies during the week. The following is a list of the technolo- gies that were available: Group picture ofvisual impairment camp participants at Illini Union.
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Sttidents prepare to launch water balloons.
dents used the data to build a mathematical model of the distance traveled using the software Microsoft Excel. Each student used the Christopher Sanchez, camp member, launching a water balloon. model to predict the distance a balloon would travel for 5 previ- ously unmeasured pull backs and launch angles. The predictions The WWW is becoming an important literacy skill, and students were then tested by comparing the predictions with actual distance skills will with these have more educational and employment op- measurements at the test pull backs and angles. The results were portunities, than students who do not have these skills. Just like published on the WWW home pages of each student. people with basic reading and writing literacy skills, people with WWW literacy skills have more educational and vocational op- Conclusion portunities. The students created an on-line daily diary and pub- Eighteen high school students participated in the 1999 camps and lished the results of their water balloon catapult predictions on 22 students are expected to participate in the summer of 2000 camps their home page. The students learned how to use elements like from throughout the State of Illinois. The participants of the camps headers, paragraphs, images and tables to create their WWW included people of both genders, diverse racial, ethnic and economic pages, and how to transfer pages to a WWW server. backgrounds. The 1999 students gave the camps very high ratings You can find the campers diaries at: and most wanted to increase the Post- http://www.rehab.uiuc.edu/camp/1999/participants.html number of days of the camp. camp surveys supported the camp staffs observations that the camps Higher Education Experience were very successful in stimulating interest in post secondary edu- cation, knowledge of assistive technology for computer accessi-
The students participated in a water balloon catapult experiment. bility and their accommodation rights. The experiment required the students to collect data on the dis- http://v ?hab.uiiuc.edu/camp tance a water balloon traveled based on how far the catapult was pulled back and at what angle the balloon was launched. The stu-
Shannetta Winston is seen here making a tactile graphic plot ofher water balloon data.
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40 SIGMA • SIGNS 1999Junior Basketball Camp
by Mike Frogley
1 wheeled out from the lobby of the Illinois Stteet Residence Second, we could put players in different roles than they were Hall and looked out on a sea of young wheelchair basketball used to with their club teams. This meant they got a chance to prac- players. I searched for the best route to a spot not 30 feet away under the tice skills which had been neglected during the season. afternoon shade of a maple tree. The spot was slightly elevated, provid- Third, greater numbers meant a wider variety of drills which ing me with an excellent vantage point from which to address the seeth- could be used to develop potential. As such, we were able to add a ing mass that lay before me. I paused for a moment to reflect on the ball handling station and provide drills of a high order, increasingly thought process under which I had just gone. tapping into the athletes' potential.
I started working at my first junior wheelchair basketball camp six Lasdy, we were able to play a women only game one night. For years ago. At that first camp there were nineteen athletes. What fidgeted some this may not seem like such a big deal, but for the young ladies before me were eighty-three physically active young athletes. In the course playing on Friday night, it was an expetience in sharing a passion of of six years and one move, the camp had grown to four times its original theirs with those most like themselves. size. Corporate America would wish to have that kind of growth. But We learned a lot from this camp, as we have from all previous then, corporate America doesn't provide the extensive quality experience camps. We learned from the research we conducted during camp. and low cost we were offering at the University of Illinois. We now have an excellent basketball skill test that kids can use year
The increased numbers were beyond what had been anticipated, round to assist with their development. We learned how best to modify even given the growth we had seen over the years. As was usual, plan- our future curriculum to more closely align our goals with those of ning for this years camp had started the day after last year's camp. (My the athletes in order to maximize learning. And we learned that our dad always said, "If you want to be the best, you'll have little time for next step will be to have two camps. rest.") We always believe that the kids come first. That's right! In the year 2000 we will have two camps divided
The increased numbers allowed us to do some things with our by age group. Eighty-three young athletes was a lot of fun with whom camp that no other wheelchair basketball camp for youths has been able to work, but our staff and myselfwant to ensure that we don't lose the to do to help the athletes. contact with the kids which is needed to maximize the potential of First, we were able to match the youths with other athletes of simi- each individual and create the most positive learning experience. This lar ability. This allowed us to put the kids in learning situations which will be a big step, moving to two camps, but it is also a necessary step. would provide just enough difficulty for a challenge which would cause I have never had to say "no" to a youth who wanted to attend out learning to occur quickly and to the highest degree. If the youths wete camp (although we almost had to last year), and I don't want to start matched up against somebody too strong, they would not be able to now. It is for that reason we will have two camps, so more young kids perform the skills and might become discouraged. If they wete matched can enjoy the experience of learning wheelchair basketball from the against somebody too easy they wouldn't develop the skill to its maxi- best young coaches, athletes and teachers in the world. We will strive mum level and would become bored in the process. for nothing less because the kids are worth it.
1999 Basketball Camp Participants and Staff.
MEDIA • GUIDE 41 1999Junior Track Camp
by Adam Bleakney
The Illinois Junior Wheelchair Track and Field camp In addition to track and road work, athletes were exposed to JLm brought forth a pool or young talent from across the cross training techniques under the guidance of Tim Millikan. Us- nation this past June. Converging upon the facilities at Champaign- ing the grassy hills of the Mini Meadows, the athletes performed a Urbana, athletes originating from Texas to Pennsylvania took part variety of off-road exercises in their everyday chairs. Meanwhile,
in a four-day session with the Illinois racing team members and inside the gym at the Rehab Ed Center, Millikan administered a
staff. weight circuit workout, utilizing the numerous wheelchair sport Working around rainy conditions, the athletes gained expe- specific machines while displaying his own motivational prowess. rience through both road and track workouts. During road work- Closing out the week, athletes met with staff and team mem-
outs, primary focus was given to the point to point, a workout in bers to analyze video footage of their stroke techniques. Using
which athletes were driven to a designated mark, dropped oft, video taken previously in the week of each individual's stroke, the
and then picked up upon reaching an assigned finish. Stressed staff was able to use frame-by-frame slow motion equipment to
here was the prepararion necessary in order to assure equipment closely critique the positive and negative aspects of the given and athlete readiness, being fully prepared to face any equipment athletes technique. With this information in their hands, along or physical complication that might arise fifteen miles from home. with the experience gained through the various workouts during On the track, the athletes engaged in a variety of drills developed the week, the athletes were given a solid foundation from which bv Illinois Coach Marty Morse stressing power, explosiveness, and their talent will surely grow.
race tactics. They were given the opportunity to practice these
new skills in a simulated track meet.
1999 Track ( 'amp Participants and Staff.
42 SIGM \ • signs Research and How It Relates to the U ofIAthletic Programs
by Mike Frogley
Ihad an interesting conversation with my brother the other passion and which brought us here over other schools knowing that day. He works tor SKF, the largest manufacturer or ball at U of I our thirst to learn would be best quenched. bearings in the world. His area of expertise is vibration analvsis and Through the course of the year we run a great many research monitoring. He was talking about how SKF is growing rapidly in projects. What we hope is twofold. First, that people would be pa- this area and the unique nature of his job. I asked him who their tient when we ask for volunteets. Many before you gave their time major competition was in the world. He rattled off a few names, freely so that knowledge could be gained, from which vou benefit and I asked why these companies weren't working in his area. R&D now.
(research and development) costs a lot and if you want to be the Second, enquire about the research in which you have been a leader then you have to look to the future. The other companies, it part. Find out the results of the experiment so that you can use the appeared, were content to follow. To stay on top is certainly one information yourself. Research is only good if real people get to use reason why we do research here at the University of Illinois, but the knowledge learned to improve their quality of life. there are two much better and significant reasons. As an example, over the past two years at our basketball camp
First, in our athletic programs and with our camps we have we tested a basketball skill test for youths with disabilities. What access to a very unique population of individuals. Nowhere else in came out of the research was a skill test that youths with disabilities the world can we get to learn from such a large group of this nature. could use to monitor their progress. This is the first test of its kind
The information we learn can then be used to help other athletes designed for youths between the ages of ten and eighteen, and it with disabilities around the wotld. I know how much I have ben- never could have been completed without the help of a great many efitted personally from research on this and other areas, and I want people. Now even more people can benefit. to help others maximize their potential as I have strived to do. So, next time you're asked to volunteer for a study, know that a
Second, we are at an institution of higher learning. The key great many people are thanking you without your knowing it. Your word in that phrase is learning. It is learning which is our goal at the time and patience have not gone unappteciated. Thank you.
University of Illinois. We were drawn here tor our education and this always comes first and foremost. It is learning which is our
Best wishes to the Illinois Men's and Women's Wheelchair Basketball Teams in the 1999-2000 season
from Head Coach Lon Kruger
GO ILLINI!!!
MEDIA • GUIDE 43 Mini Mens Basketball ** Update
l>\ The Men's Team
In our 1998-1999 season, che University of Illinois Men's Wheelchair Basketball ream accomplished many feats. Everyone on the team came together with determination and hard work to work towards our goals throughout the season. Our days
were long and hectic as we tried to balance our academic efforts and our strenuous daily practices. With the help of our coaches, Mike
Froglev and Margaret Stran, as well as the many others who sup-
ported us, we were able to pull off a very successful season. We earned the respect of many teams and athletes as we went from being unraked in the 1997-1998 season to ranking number
three in the nation at the end of last season. As a team of univer-
sity athletes, we faced top teams with experience that towered
over ours. At the beginning of the season we left our first tourna-
ment with a record of 0-3. This only fueled our fire to qualify for
the Final Four tournament in March. Our Christmas break ended
short, as we returned early to Champaign for extensive training. Our work payed off when we defeated the number one ranked
team in the nation, the Dallas Mavericks, a few weeks later. Their team consisted of National Team players from the USA, Austra-
lia, and Mexico. We earned a first place ranking going into the CIC Collegiate Championships and suffered a disappointing loss
Travis (nwrtner backs down from nobody.
in the final game to the University of Wisconsin-
Whitewater. We finished the season with a 3 1 -4 record.
By March, we were ranked number three in the
nation and competed in the final four tournament for
the first time in almost thirty years. This was the first
time a university team qualified for the tournament. Every one of us came to the court with an incredible
fire as we ran the score up to 19-2. Then some of our weaknesses began to show. We lost some of our inten-
sity and concentration and were unable to hold off
the team of super stars.
This season we have new youthful faces to add to
our flame and we can only get better as our experience
grows. Being a part of last year's Final Four was an amaz-
ing accomplishment for all of us. This year, our goals
extend further than last's, as we work towards the title of
National Champions in both the CIC and the NWBA.
We await the challenges that lie ahead of us with eager-
/ .., eptionalplays get the bench ail riled up ness and the motivation needed for success. It is guar-
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MKDIA • GUIDE 45 Illini Women s Basketball * Update
by The Women's Team
^k/m# omens athL tics have exploded in the I nited at the international level. Also returning lor the Illini are senior
w W States in the past three years. The 1 9% Olym- Sarah Kelly and junior Nipa Pandya.
pic games showcased the talents of female athletes in basketball, Although these players' experience is vital to the team's suc-
softball, soccer, and gymnastics. These teams have impacted the cess, the youth and freshness of this year's recruits is just as criti-
face of sports in America and helped promote the growth of cal. Freshmen Jaime Steffes, Kristin Gibson, Stephanie Wheeler, women in sports. The University of Illinois has not gone un- and Rene Johnston bring young talent and needed depth to the
touched by this phenomenon. Illini. This is Illinois' largest recruiting class in 10 years.
Illinois' women's wheelchair basketball team is growing and Last year the Illini moved up one slot in the rankings. The
exploding with talent. The Illini return four or their five starters team placed third at the 1999 national tournament, improving
from the 1998-1999 team. Five year starter Tracey Ferguson gradu- on 1998's fourth year finish. Of course, the women feel they are
ated and will continue her successful career with the Canadian better than a third place team. The Illini begin the year aiming to
women's national team. seize the first national championship ot the millennium, and bring
Helping to fill the big shoes left by Ferguson's absence are six the championship back to the birthplace of wheelchair basket-
US National Team members. Graduate student Margaret Stran, ball. Illinois' mix of experience and youth, and the team's em- seniors Teresa Brandenburg, Miriam Nibley, and Susan Katz, jun- phasis on "just having fun" are the ingredients that should lead
ior Janna Crawford, and sophomore Christina Ripp have all played them on a path to the 2000 National Championship.
Miriam Nibley focuses mi the />,/,.> . and Janna Crawford reels it m.
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The ABC's of mini Wheelchair Athletics
A is for attitude. J is for juggling.
Tis here that we'll start for the best reason, Each one must do between practice and class,.
A good one of these means a great season. It gets to be somewhat like handling glass.
B is for back picking, IC is for kinesiology. this creates a big gap. The science of human movement.
For some it's a pain, for some they just snap! It's the cutting edge research that helps ow-4
C is for commitment. L is for leadership.
It is to all aspects of the student/athlete that we address To which our players aspire.
It is one of the things that put us above all the We reach, reach, reach, higher and higher.
D is for discipline. IVI is for muscle.
You must have a lot of get up and go. Of which Marty and Tim make sure we maximize the lot,
When each morn' you must brave the new snow. You dont get this strong asleep in yout cot.
E is tor excellence. N is for novice. We are striving to reach the top. We get them each year,
It is towards this goal we push without stop. Upon graduation, they're at the front, not the rear.
F is tor failure. is for opportunity.
We know it helps us learn. Which it's clear each has got,
It is only when we mess up twice. We must make the most of our God given lot. That we do a slow burn. P is for potential.
G is tor goals. We strive to maximize each gain.
Without these to start. Let's work really hard, right through the strain.
We'd be like an actor not knowing his part. Q is for questions.
H is for hustle. These are a very good thing,
It's the first of our goals. We encourage them all—despite how some ring. If we don't do this, we'll be like a ship on the shoals R is for resilience.
I is for integrity. It means bouncing back.
It means doing what's right. We can't be kept down, through trick or through track
It's not always easv, but it gives us our might. S is tor stamina.
We have plenty in store, Yet Mart)' and Tim give us more, more and more.
T is for timid. Yeah right, we're not!
When each team plays us, the game's hatd fought.
U is tor unselfish. We must give to each other.
Like family we look—a sister, a brother.
V is tor virtuoso.
Each player travels a path to this place
Some on the court, some in a race.
jN is tor wisdom.
We need it to win.
And to lose without learning, that is .1 sin
X is for x-ray.
1 know what you're thinking.
But it fills this space and keeps this from sinking.
T is for yield. We never back down.
We fight on the court, we fight the road's crown.
Z is for zest.
It somehow feels right to finish with this.
It carried us through to the end of our list. Christina Ripp lets the hall go for one ofher signature shots.
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Meet the Head Coaching Staff
Name: Michael Frogley Position: Head Coach, Men's & Women's Basketball Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario. Canada
Undergraduate degree: B.S. in Secondary- Broadfield Social Studies, University ofWisconsin-Whitewater
Graduate degree: M.S. in Special Education/
Learning Disabilities, University ofWisconsin- Whitewater Years of coaching experience: Basketball, 6
Coaching experience: 1993-1997 Head Coach of Uni- versity of Wisconsin-Whitewater Wheelchair Basket-
ball team. 1 997- 999 Head Coach of U of I. Coaching highlights: Winning the 1996 National Intercol- International experience: Assistant Coach of the 1996 legiate Wheelchair Basketball Championship; the 1996 Canadian Women's Paralympic Wheelchair Basketball Canadian Women's Paralympic Gold Medal; 1998 NIWBT Team: 1997-2000 Head Coach, Canadian Men's Wheel- Championship; coaching numerous players to placement chair Basketball Team. on National and International teams.
Athletic experience: 1989-1993 University ofWiscon- Career expectations: Work with student-athletes to take sin-Whitewater Wheelchair Basketball Team member; the sport of wheelchair basketball to a higher levekcom-
plete a Ph.D. in the area of curriculum development in 1 989- 993 CanadianTeam Basketball Program; 1 992 Ca- nadian Men's Paralympic Team. adapted physical education.
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Name: Marty Morse Position: Head Coach. Men's &Women's Track. Field & Long Distance Road Racing Teams Hometown: Hanover. MA
Undergraduate degree: B.S. in Physical
Education. University of Illinois
Graduate degree: M.S. in Exercise
Physiology. University of Illinois
Years of coaching experience: Basketball. IO:Track and
Athletic experience: 1 982- 1 985 University of Illinois Bas- Road Racing. 18 ketball Team member: member of 1985 National Cham- Coaching experience: Head Coach of the University of pionship Wheelchair Basketball Team: Javelin Champion
Illinois Wheelchair Track and Field Team 1984-present. and Pentathlon Silver Medalist at the 1 982 Pan American Games. International experience: Head Coach for 1996 Olympic Men's 1500m and Women's 800m Exhibition event. Chair- Coaching highlights: Maureen Gilbert's work as an Assis-
man ofWS,USA Coach Education Committee: Head Coach tant Coach with Team USA at the 1 996 Paralympics: the for the 1992 Paratympic USA Women's Wheelchair Track outstanding performances of the University of Illinois
and Field Team in Barcelona, Spain. Wheelchair Track and Field Athletes at the 1996
Paralympics: Sharon Hedrick's 800m Gold Medal in 1984
Coaching awards/recognition: 1 998 ALS Academic Pro-
and 1 988: Jean Driscoll's 7 Boston Marathon victories. fessional of the Year Award: l996Ted Kaplan Award recipi- ent for service to the advancement of Junior Wheelchair Career expectations: Continue the development of a
Sports: 1 996 Award for the Promotion of the Ideals of WellnessAcademic and Sport Model which will promote National Rehabilitation Week. Awarded by Allied Services: a commitment to lifetime health for our student athletes:
1 996 Pulmocare Medical Award for Community Service Continue to be involved in multi-disciplinary applied wheel- and the Advancement of Wheelchair Sports. chair sport research.
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MEDIA • GUIDE 49 Meet the Assistant Coaching Staff
Name: Jean Driscoll Position: Volunteer Assistant Coach;Track, Field, and Long Distance Racing Team Coach, Administrator Hometown: Milwaukee, Wl Undergraduate degree: B.A. in Speech Communication, University of Illinois Graduate degree: M.S. in Rehab Administration, University of Illinois Years of coaching experience: Basketball, 4;Track and Road Racing, 12
Coaching experience: Volunteer Assistant Coach in Track/ and Physical Fitness; 1 996-present, Ocean Spray Spokes-
Road Racing; Director of the Illinois Wheelchair Classic; person; 1997-present, U of I Alumni Advisory Board;
ASEP Coaching Principles/Wheelchair Sports Instructor. 1 996-present, Fellowship of Christian Athletes State Board. Coaching awards/recognition: 1998 LAS Alumni Achieve- ment Award; 1997 Honorary Doctorate, University of Career expectations: Continue speaking; author some Victory. Rhode Island; 1 996-present, Governor's Council on Health books, celebrate 8th Boston Marathon
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Name: Julie Cates Position: Graduate Assistant; Assistant Coach forTrack, Field, and Long Distance Racing; Special Events Coordinator Hometown: Salina, KS
Undergraduate degree: B.S. in Kinesiology, Kansas State University
Graduate degree: M.S. in Leisure Studies - Sports Management
Scholarships received: Sherilyn Adams Family Scholarship, Career expectations: I plan to continue working in wheel- Ray A. Kroc Youth Achievement Scholarship, Dennis Pugh chair sports and some day hope to foster a collegiate
Memorial Scholarship, Student Leadership Scholarship. wheelchair sports program in Kansas.
Hobbies: Art, College Football, and Rugby.
Name: Maureen Gilbert Position: Assistant Coach;Track, Field, and Long Distance Racing Team,
Coordinator of the Office of Campus Life Hometown: Chesterland, Ohio
Undergraduate degree: B.S. in Education with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation, The Ohio State University
Graduate degree: M.S. in Rehabilitation Administration, University of Illinois Years of coaching experience: Basketball, 4;Track and Road Racing, 12
Coaching experience: 4 years Assistant Coach for U of I Wheelchair
Basketball and Track & Field Teams; lllini Classic Regional Director; ASEP Coaching Principles and Sport First Aid Instructor.
International experience: Team Leader for the 1996 USA Personal Wheelchair Olympic Exhibition Team; Assistant Coach achievements: for Athletics 1996 USA ParalympicTeam; Head Coach Jessica Marie for 1995 Stoke Mandeville USA Wheelchair Athletics Gilbert—born Team; Track Coach, 1998 IPC World Championship 7-31-99. team.
Career expectations: Continue serving as a Board Mem- ber for Wheelchair Sports, USA and Wheelchair Athletics of the USA; Continue involvement on the WS, USA Coach Education Committee; Continue to improve and enhance
my coaching skills under the guidance of Marty Morse and Michael Frogley.
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Meet the Support Staff
Name: Meagan M. Casey Position: Head Athletic Trainer
Hometown: New Lenox, IL
Undergraduate degree: B.S. in Kinesiology, University of Illinois Graduate degree: First Year Graduate Student Scholarships received: Kinesiology Department Scholarship
Awards received: George Huff Award, Varsity I Award Hobbies: Reading, Sports, and Travel
Career expectations: Continue working with wheelchair athletics in the field of sports medicine.
Name: Roberta R. Edwards (Robbie) Position: Freelance Production Manager & Graphic Artist/Designer for the Uofl Sigma Signs/Media Guide Hometown: Originally Oxford, England, but has made Champaign her home Years involved in program: 1995-present
Personal achievements: Taking my first motorcycle trip to Sturgis, South Dakota on a Harley;also having the opportunity to ride through Mount Rushmore.The Bad Lands,
The Black Hills National Forest, and also visit
Devils Tower in Wyoming!
Name: Phyllis Ann Jones
Position: Secretary for the Office of Campus Life Hometown: Champaign, IL
Undergraduate degree: B.A. in Elementary Education, University of Illinois Years involved in program: 18 Personal goals: To learn farm management and agronomy after retirement.
Personal achievements: 30-year member of the St. Peter's United Church of Christ Adult Choir. Hobbies: Music, flower gardening, and reading.
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^••*/ r Name: Mark Sich Name: Robbie Taylor Position: Manager for Position: Manager for Track & Road Racing Basketbal
Names: (left to right) Rob Roche (Graduate Assistant, Athletic Trainer); Shannon Logan (Graduate Assistant, Athletic Trainer);Tim
Millikan (Supervisor, Physical Therapy and FunctionalTraining); Angie Ryan (Graduate Assistant, AthleticTrainer).
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MEDIA • GUIDE 55 Local Upcoming Events . . .
Welcome to the 1 1th annual ILLINOIS WHEELCHAIR CLASSIC WORKSHOP AND REGIONAL
When: June 2-4, 2000
What: The Illinois Wheelchair Classic is an event made up >r two parts: a workshop and a track and field meet.
The workshop will include instruction in areas such as:
• Biomechanics For Whom:
• Current Trends in Racing Chair Design • Athletes at novice, amateur and elite levels • Equipment Maintenance • Coaches
• Flexibility and Injury Prevention • Parents • Resistance Training • Anyone interested in wheelchair racing
• The Illinois System By Whom: Marty Morse, M.S., C.S.C.S., Head Coach of • Training Program Design the University of Illinois Wheelchair Track &C Field Team.
Tim Millikan, P.T., M.S., Sports Medicine Coordinator The Track and Field Meet will be a sanctioned event Various U of I Athletes and Staff. providing athletes with an opportunity to quality for either the Junior or Adult National Championship Games. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Tel: (217) 333-4606 or at http://www.rehab.uiuc.edu/campuslife r Dairy Queen
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University ofIllinois 14th Annual SUMMER WHEELCHAIR SPORT CAMPS
Basketball: July 29-August 3 (10-14 yrs old); August 5-10 (15-19 yrs old)
Track/Long Distance Road Racing: TO BE ANNOUNCED / 2000
For Whom: Individuals who have disabilities which involve
paralysis or dysfunction of lower limbs, relatively unimpeded For More Information, use of upper extremities, and who are independent in per- Tel: (217) 333-4606 or visit the forming all activities of daily living. web...
What: Skills development and recreational opportunities in
basketball, track and field, road racing, and fitness training.
Each sport/activity will be offered for novice, intermediate,
and advanced levels using the athletic facilities at the Uni-
versity of Illinois.
By Whom: Michael Frogley, Head Coach of the U of I Men's and Women's Wheelchair Basketball Teams; Marty
Morse, M.S., C.S.C.S., Head Coach of the U of I Wheel-
chair Track and Field Team; and various U of I athletes
and staff. Fighting Mini Mens Wheelchair Basketball Team
(Left to right)—Front: Ron Crawford, Nathan Pendell, Mark Shidler, Travis Gaertner; Middle: Mike Frogley (Head Coach), Bryan Khayr, Grant Mizens, Souleytnane Marzouk, Chris Stoutenburg, Trey fames; Back: Adam Lancia. Julie Cates (Assistant Coach), Will Waller, Robbie Taylor (Manager), Patrick Anderson, Meagan Casey (Athletic Trainer); Gavin Cloy
Player Hometown Class
Patrick Anderson Fergus, Ontario, Canada III Gavin Cloy Atlanta, GA Ron Crawford Maple Ridge, B.C., Canada Good Luck lllini Travis Gaertner Winnepeg, Manitoba David Trey James New Columbia, MO III Wheelchair Track Mohamed Khayr Cahokia, IL III Adam Lancia Toronto, Canada III and Souleymane Marzouk Wilder, VT II Grant Mizens Sydnev, Australia II
Nathan Pendell Sabina, OH I
Basketball Teams! Mark Shidler Lafayette, IN II Chris Stoutenburg Collingwood, Ont., Canada
William Waller Chicago, IL II
1999-2000 Basketball Schedule FIRST FEDERAL Date Location F liV\ SAVINGS BANK Cf CHAMPAIGN-URBANA Oct. 22-24 UIUC Men's Invitational, Champaign Nov. 19-21 Collegiate Tournament, Whitewater, WI Welcome to the Better Way of Banking! Dec. 3-5 Rolling Razorback Invitational, Little Rock, AR Jan. 21-23 Dallas Invitational, Dallas, TX
Jan. 25-27 Collegiate Tournament, Carbondale, IL 131 1 South Neil Street, Champaign 356-2265 Feb. 4-6 Bluegrass lournament, Lexington, KY
Feb. 1 8-20 Las Vegas, NV Mar. 3-5 National Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament, Dallas, TX www. 3 56bank.com $ H Mar. 25-27 Division I & II Regionals, Champaign April 7-9 NWBT, Chicago, IL
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Fighting Mini Women s Wheelchair Basketball Team
[Left to right)—Front: Sarah Kel Nipa Pandya. Margaret Stran. Stephanie Wheeler; Rhk K: Rene Johnston,
Susan Katz, Jaime SteJJes, janna Crawford Christina Ripp, Miriam Nibley: Staff: Julie Cates (Assistant Coach), Robbie Taylor (Manager), Meagan Casey (Head Athletie Trainer), Mike Frogley (Head Coaeh).
Playei Hometown Class
Teresa Brandenburg Toledo. IL II
Janna Crawford Auburn, WA III
Krisrin Gibson Houston. TX III
Teri Rene Johnston St. Charles, MO II
Susan Katz Gaithersburg, MD III
Sarah Kellv Gladstone, IL III
Miriam Nibley Provo, UT II
Nipa Pandya Matteson, IL II
Christina Ripp Dane, Wl II
Jaime Steffes Howard City, MI 1 1
Margaret Stran Shorewood, IL I
Stephanie Wheeler Norlina, NC II
1999-2000 Basketball Schedule Date Location Nov. 19-21 Collegiate Tournament, Whitewater, WI Good Luck & Best Dec. 10-12 Wirtz Tournament, Chicago, IL Wishes to the Women's Jan. 7-9 Variety Village Invitational, Ontario, Canada
Jan. 28-30 Collegiate Tournament, Carbondale, IL Wheelchair Basketball Feb. 11-13 Rolling Gopher Invitational, Minneapolis, MN Team on a Feb. 25-27 UIUC Women's Invitational Tournament, Successful Season! Champaign, IL
Mar. 15-19 National Women's Wheelchair Basketball Barbara David Katz Tournament, Champaign, IL &
MEDIA • GUIDE 59 National Wheelchair Basketball Association Rules & Definitions
heelchair basketball is played in accordance with foul. It is so recorded in the official scorebook.Three such fouls
NCAA rules with very few exceptions. These disqualify a player from the game.Two free throws are awarded wexceptions are: and the ball is given to the opposing team, out of bounds. PLAYER: Any individual who, because or permanent, severe leg FALLING: If a player falls out of the chair during play, the officials disability or paralysis of the lower portion of the body, will ben- will immediately suspend play if there is any chance of danger efit through participation in wheelchair basketball and who to the fallen player. If not, the officials will withhold their whisdes would be denied the opportunity to play basketball were it not until the particular play in progress has been completed. If a for the wheelchair adaptation, is eligible. player falls out of the chair to gain possession of the ball or if
1 falling keeps opponents from gaining possession of the ball, the WHEELCHAIR: The height of the seat must not exceed 2 " from ball is awarded to the opposing team. the floor. The height of the toot platform at first point of con-
tact must be no more than 5" from the floor. Seat cushions are PLAYER CLASSIFICATIONS AND permitted for medical and therapeutic reasons: a medium weight TEAM BALANCE PURPOSES: rubber foam is permitted (2" maximum thickness for Class III • To encourage individuals with more severe disabilities players and 4" maximum thickness for all other players). A heel to participate. " strap of l'/ 2 width (minimum) must be attached to the foot • To extend the opportunities of participation to more platform bars. Each chair must be equipped with a roll bar or individuals. protective device to insure against damage to the playing sur- • To encourage new teams. face. • To make competition more equitable among existing and new teams. CONTACT: The chair is considered part of the player. General • To counter what seems to be a tendency on the part of the rules of contact in regular basketball (charging, blocking, etc.) teams to have all people with lesser disabilities, thereby applv to wheelchair basketball. seemingly discouraging the individuals with more severe
disabilities and making the competition inequitable. TIME LIMITS: An offensive player cannot remain more than 4 • To maintain high standards of competition, quality of play seconds in the free throw lane while a player's team is in posses- and spectator interest. sion of the ball.
PLAYER CLASSIFICATION: DRIBBLE: A player in possession of the ball may not push more Class I —Complete motor loss at T-7 or above or comparable than twice in succession with one or both hands in either direc- disability where there is a total loss of muscle function origi- tion without tapping the ball to the floor again. Taking more nating at or above T-7. than two consecutive pushes constitutes a traveling violation. A player may, however, wheel the chair and bounce the ball simul- Class II —Complete motor loss originating at T-8 and descending taneously just as an able-bodied player runs and bounces the through and including L-2 where there mav be motor power ball simultaneously. of hips and thighs. Also included in this class are amputees
with bilateral hip disarticulation. LOSS OF BALL: It a player in possession of the ball makes any
physical contact with the floor or tilts the chair so far forward Class III—All other physical disabilities as related to lower extrem- that the footrest touches the floor it is a violation and the ball is ity paralysis or paresis originating at or below L-3. All lower awarded to the other team. amputees are included in this class except those with bilateral
disarticulation (see Class II). OUT OF BOUNDS: A player is considered out of bounds when any part of the player's body or wheelchair touches the floor on TEAM BALANCE: Each classification will be given a numerical or outside the boundary. value or factor as follows:
PHYSICAL ADVANTAGE FOUL: Because of the varying causes - Class I — 1 value point; Class 11-2 value points; Class III 3 value and manifestations (degrees) of disability among participants, a points. basic rule of keeping firmly seated in the wheelchair at all times
and not using a functional leg or leg stump tor physical advan- At no time in a game shall a team have players participating with tage ovei .in opponent, is strictly enforced. An infraction of this total points greater than twelve (12) on the floor at the same time. rule (rebound, jump ball, etc.) constitutes a physical advantage
60 SIGMA • SIGNS Highlights of U ofI Fighting Mini Track and Road Racing Team
Adam Bleaknev [T-4] 6th Place - Peachtree, Atlanta, GA - 1998
4th Place - Beijing Marathon, Beijng, China - 1999 1st Place - Mini-Marathon, Indianapolis, IN - 1998 12th Place - Riverside Rumble, Wilkes-Barre. PA - 1999
1 5th Place - Peachtree, Atlanta, GA - 1 999 Scot Hollonbeck [T-4] 10th Place - Boston Marathon, Boston, MA - 1999 Olympic Silver Medal - 1,500m, Atlanta, GA - 1996 - - - 3rd Place Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL 1999 Paralympic Silver Medals - 800m and 1 ,500m, Atlanta, GA 3rd Place - Detroit Marathon, Detroit, MI - 1998 1996 12th Place - Riverside Rumble, Wilkes-Barre, PA - 1998 Paralympic Gold Medals - 800m, 1,500m (WR), 4 x 400m (WR), Barcelona, Spain - 1992 Patricia Bowen [T-4]
4th Place - Artsfest River Run, Evansville, IN - 1999 Sharon Hedrjck [T-3] 2nd Place - Flying Pig Marathon, Cincinnati, OH - 1999 Olympic Gold Medal (WR) - Los Angeles, CA - 1984 9th Place - Peachtree, Atlanta, GA - 1999 Olympic Gold Medal 800m - Seoul, Korea - 1988 4th Place - US 10k Classic, Atlanta, GA - 1999 9th Place - Riverside Rumble, Wilkes-Barre, PA - 1999 SOULEYMANE MaRZOUK [T-4] 6th Place - Women's Fitness Celebration, Boise, ID - 1999 6th Place - Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL - 1999
Teresa Brandenburg [T-3] Shawn Meredith [T-2] Champion - Old Settlers 5k, Brimfield, IL - 1996 Paralympic Gold Medals - 400m (PR) and 800m, Atlanta, GA 2nd Place - Bobby Crim 10 miler, Flint, MI - 1996 - 1996 7th Place - Boston Marathon, Boston, MA - 1998 Paralympic Silver Medal - 200m, Atlanta, GA- 1996 2nd Place - Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL - 1999 Paralympic Gold Medals - 200m (AR, PR), 400m (WR), 4 x 100m (WR), 4 x 400m (WR), Barcelona, Spain - 1992 Pat Cottini [T-2]
Paralympic Bronze Medals - 5.000m and Marathon, Atlanta, Miriam Nibley [T-4]
GA-1996 1st Place - Chicago Marathon, Chicago, IL - 1999
Champion - 100m (JR), 200m, 400m (JR), 800m, 1,500m
Jean Driscoll [T-4] (JR), 5,000m, Junior National Championships, Birming- Champion - Boston Marathon - 1990 (WR), '91 (WR), '92 ham, AL - 1996 (WR), "93 (WR), '94 (WR),'95, '96
National Champion - Riverside Rumble 10k, Wilkes-Barre, Christina Ripp [T-4] PA- 1993, '94, '96 5th Place - Women's Fitness Celebration, Boise, ID - 1998
Olympic Silver Medals - 800m, Atlanta, GA - 1996, and 1st Place - Artsfest River Run, Evansville, IN - 1999
Barcelona, Spain - 1992 5th Place - Long Island 1 0k, Long Island, NY - 1 999 Paralympic Gold Medals - Marathon and 10,000m (WR), 3rd Place - Peachtree, Atlanta, GA - 1999 Atlanta, GA- 1996 2nd Place - Crim 10 miler, Flint, MI - 1999 Paralympic Silver Medal - 5,000m, Atlanta, GA- 1996 4th Place - Riverside Rumble, Wilkes-Barre, PA - 1999
Paralympic Bronze Medal - 1,500m, Atlanta, GA - 1996 1st Place - Women's Fitness Celebration, Boise, ID - 1999
Champion - Peachtree 10k Road Race, Atlanta, GA - 1991 Champion - 200m (Jr.), 400m (Jr.), 800m (Jr.), 1500m (Jr.) '94 '96 - (WR), (WR), and 5000m (Jr.) - Junior Nationals, Albuquerque, NM Paralympic Team Member- 1988, '92, '96 1999
Tracey Ferguson [T-4] Ann Waiters [T-3] 5th Place - Women's Fitness Celebration, Boise, ID- 1999, Bronze Medal - Paralympic 800m, Atlanta, GA - 1996 1998 7th Place - Riverside Rumble, Wilkes-Barre, PA - 1999 3rd Place - Artsfest River Run, Evansville, IN - 1999 Legend: 3rd Place - Kemper Rehab Challenge, Chicago, IL - 1998 WR-World Record; AR-American Record; PR- Paralympic Record; ]R-Junior National Record.
MEDIA • GUIDE 61 Fighting Mini Track and Road Racing Team
...... < rfi to right) Front: Sonic) hiarzouk, Adam Bleakney, Christina Rtpp. Tracey Ferguson. Miriam Nibley, Pat S Bm Mark Sich (Manager), Julie Cans (Assistant Coach), Marty Morse (Head Coach), Meagan Casey (Head Athletic Trainer): Missing: Teresa Brandenburg, Miki Matsue,
Maureen Gilbert (Assistant I ouch), andJean Drisco/I (Assistant Coach).
Athlete Tracky Field and Road Racing Schedule 2000
March 2
Meet the Athletes
High School: Centre Wellington District High School Mentor: Anyone older and wiser Scholarships received: DRES Out-of-State Tuition and Waiver
Awards received: 1998 Gold Cup All-Star, 1998 & 1999 MVP - Canadian Nationals
Sports highlights: U of I Final Four berth, gold medal with Team Canada at World Junior Championships
Athletic expectations: To realize my full potential and the team's full potential Career expectations: To serve God
The Anderson File
Given name: Patrick David Anderson My dream as a collegiate player at Illinois is to: Fully appreciate Birthday: 8-27-79 and take advantage of that opportunity Nickname: Speedy Hardest practice at Ul and why: Predawn practice because I'd
Major: French/History rather sleep in my own bed than sleep in a seated position Year in school: Junior As a member of the 1999-2000 Ul wheelchair basketball
Hometown: Fergus. Ontario, Canada team, I want to: Send off Will Waller on a winning note
Sport(s): Wheelchair Basketball If I could be anyone for a day, I would be: The oldest person alive Hobbies/interests: Playing music, sports, reading, history, languages Words to live by: God's Career plans/goals: Colossians 3:23 My advice to youngsters: Don't let anyone look down on you Favorite sports figure(s): Wayne Gretzky because you are young, but set an example for the believers in
My dream vacation: The Holy Land speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity— I Timothy 4: 1
My most memorable sports moment: My first basket My most memorable tournament moment from last year:
Thumping the Dallas Mavricks at the Final Four (briefly)
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High School: Mason City High
Mentor: Too many people have steered my life in a positive direction to name only one Scholarships received: Avery Brundage Scholarship, Harry Hahn Memorial Scholarship, LAS Merit Scholarship, DRES Athletic Scholarship Awards received: George Huff Award Sports highlights: 1999 Riverside Rumble, 12th; 1999 Peachtree Road Race. 16th; 1999 Boston Marathon, 19th; 1998 Detroit Marathon, 3rd
Athletic expectations: Secure a spot on the 2000 Paralympic Track Team
Career expectations: Obtain a B.A. in English from the University of Illinois and pursue a job in a
related field
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The Bleakney File
Given name: Adam Bleakney Birthday: 8-27-75 Major: English Year in school: Senior Hometown: Mason City, IA Sport(s): Track and road racing Hobbies/interests: Reading
Career plans/goals: Graduate from U of I Favorite sports figure(s): Nolan Ryan Favorite food: Cereal, frozen yogurt, cake frosting Favorite musical artist(s): Cake Favorite movie: Pulp Fiction
The thing I like most about Illinois: The wind My most memorable sports moment: Running into a parked Harley Davidson at Indy half-marathon
Best road trip and why: Any journey to Flint, Michigan
If I could be anyone for one day I would be: The host of National Geographic
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High School: Campbell High School Mentor: Wendy Orrell Scholarships received: Commerce Award
Sports highlights: 1998 Detroit Marathon, 1st place; Chicago Marathon, 5th place; 1999
Cincinnati Marathon, 2nd; Arts Festival, 4th; US I Ok. 4th Athletic expectations: Continue a productive racing career
Career expectations: Get a job in human resources in a small to mid-sized company
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The Bowen File
Given name: Patricia A. Bowen Birthday: 1-28-77 Nickname: PB Major: Organizational Administration Year in school: Senior Hometown: Marietta, GA Sport(s): Track and road racing Hobbies/interests: Playing guitar
Career plans/goals: Be a productive member of the business community Favorite sports figure(s): Dale Murphy, John Elway Favorite food: Bar-b-q and Mexican Favorite musical artist(s): Indigo Girls Favorite movie: Raising Arizona, Star Wars
The thing I like most about Illinois: Summer weather
If I could play any other sport at Illinois: It would be baseball
Best road trip and why: The Evansville 1 2k and Cincinnati
Marathon weekend—Monopoly and games in the van The most impressive person I've ever met: My mom
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High School: Cumberland High School Other schools attended: Lakeland College, Parkland College Scholarships received: Neal Foundation Scholarship, Mary Jane Neer Award
Sports highlights: USA Basketball Team Member Gold Cup '98; Pan Am '99; 3rd Place Chicago Marathon '97; 7th Place Boston Marathon '98; 2nd Place Chicago Marathon '99 Athletic expectations: Be a member on the 2000 Paralympic Basketball team
Career expectations: Work as a Transportation Facilities Engineer in the Atlanta area
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High School: North Springs
Athletic expectations: Win Division I Championship Career expectations: Teach middle school physical education
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The Cloy File
Given name: Gavin Cloy Birthday: 10-12-75 Major: Physical Education Year in school: Freshman Hometown: Atlanta, GA Sport(s): Basketball Hobbies/interests: Fishing Career plans/goals: Teach physical education Favorite sports figure(s): Nathan Pendell Favorite food: Beef Favorite movie: Pretty As You Feel My dream vacation: Free vacation to Florida Keys
The thing I like most about Illinois: All the corn
My dream as a collegiate player at Illinois: Win a Championship
As a member of the I 999-2000 Ul wheelchair basketball
team, I want to: Learn how to shoot
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High School: Auburn High School Other school attended: Tacoma & Highline Community Colleges Scholarships received: Washington State Alumni Club, Athletic Merit Award Awards received: 1998 National Champion (Western Grizzlies), 1999-Most improved and 2nd team at Nationals Sports highlights: 1998 National Champion; Member of the U of I Basketball Team Athletic expectations: Represent the USA in numerous International competitions Career expectations: Graduate from the U of I with a degree in urban planning
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The Crawford File
Given name: Janna Lynnette Crawford
Birthday: I 1-18-74
Nickname: Banana, Craw, Toque
Major: Urban & Regional Planning
Year in school: junior Hometown: Auburn.WA
Sport(s): Basketball
Hobbies/interests: Camping, kayaking, cooking, sewing, and coloring
Career plans/goals: National and international community development
Favorite non-sports figure(s): Bananas in Pajamas
Person in history I'd most like to meet: Paul the Apostle Favorite Food:Tofu
My dream vacation: Two-week kayaking trip in Alaska with my parents
The thing I like most about Illinois: Sunrises over corn fields
Sports highlights since 1995: 2nd Team AIITourament at
Women's National in 1 999 and Most Improved on National
Women's Team Grizzlies 1998
Words to live by: Live life to the fullest giving glory to Christ Jesus
My advice to youngsters: Dreams and dedication are a powerful combination
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High School: Maple Ridge Secondary Other school attended: University ofVictoria, University of British Columbia Scholarships received: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award, Rick Hansen Counsel for Exceptional Children Sports highlights: Silver medal at the 1999 Nationals, Great Britain Test Series 1999 Athletic expectations: To make the Canadian National Team; to win an NWBA championship; and to improve, to grow, and to be a team player Career expectations: To be an English as a second language teacher overseas
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The Crawford File
Given name: Ronald James Crawford Birthday: 8-7-72 Nickname: Ronnie/Don Ron Major: English as a second language, teaching Year in school: Hometown: Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada Sport(s): Basketball Hobbies/interests: Traveling, chess, music Career plans/goals: Teacher Favorite food: Caesar salad
Person in history I'd most like to meet: Julius Caesar Favorite musical artist: Shoofly Favorite movie: Always My dream vacation: Boat trip around the world
If I could play any other sport at Illinois: It would be soccer
As a member of the I 999-2000 Ul wheelchair basketball
team, I want to: Improve, improve, improve The most impressive person I've ever met: My dad
Words to live by: Today is a great day!
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High School: Birchmount Park Collegiate Scholarships received: Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Awards received: 1998 World All-Star Team Sports highlights: Winning Gold at 1998 World Championships of Basketball (Team Canada)
Athletic expectations: Canadian National Team for Basketball; to compete in Sydney 2000
Career expectations: To complete my Master's in Exercise Physiology and work in Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
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The Ferguson File
Given name: Theresa Ferguson Birthday: 9-7-74
Major: Exercise Physiology
Year in school: Master's Graduate Student
Hometown: Holland Landing, Ontario Sport(s): Racing
Career plans/goals: Cardiac Rehabilitation and Exercise
Physiologist Favorite sports figure(s):John Stockton
Favorite musical artist(s): Genesis. Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins Favorite move: Hoosiers
The thing I like most about Illinois: Corn and corn products
Sports highlights since 1995: 1 998 Women's Basketball Gold
Cup, Gold Medal (Canadian team): 1 996 Women's Basketball
Paralympics. Gold Medal (in Canadian team)
The most impressive person I've ever met: Dalai Lama
If I could be anyone for a day, I would be: John Stockton or'T"
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High School: Miles Macdonnel Scholarships received: Athletic Merit Award, Avery Brundage Award Awards received: 1998-1999 Dean's List, 1997-1998 High School Math Award Sports highlights: 1998 Canadian Men's God Cup Team, 1999 Canadian Men's National Team, 1998 Final Four Tournament
Athletic expectations: Working for gold in the 2000 Paralympics; win a Final Four Tournament, and to win Canadian Nationals Career expectations: To graduate with a 3.8 or higher GPA and become an actuary
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The Gaertner File
Given name: Travis Gaertner Birthday: 1-16-80 Nickname: Mongo Major: Actuarial Sciences Year in school: Sophomore Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada Sport: Basketball Career plans/goals: Actuary Favorite sport figure: Pat Anderson Favorite non-sport figure: Snuffy
Person in history I'd most like to meet: Madonna Favorite food: Franks and Beans
The thing I like most about Illinois: Emphasis on academics, structure of program
If I could play any other sport at Illinois: It would be track My most memorable tournament moment
from last year: Dominating over Dallas in January Sports highlights since 1995: 1999 Canadian Men's National team, 1998 Canadian Men's Gold Cup team
My dream as a collegiate player at Illinois is to: Grow and develop to my potential Best road trip and why: Marshall, Minnesota As a member of the 1999-2000 Illinois
wheelchair basketball team, I want to: Work hard and learn a lot
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High School: Clear Lake High School Mentor: Jesus Christ
Sports highlights: I was selected as my jr. team's MVP in both regional tournaments we played in during the 1996 and 1997 seasons
Athletic expectations: To win a national championship with the University of Illinois; to be
selected to a Paralympic Team; and to be respected as a player, as a teammate, and as a person
Career expectations: To work with children and to help them to succeed and to live their lives to the fullest
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The Gibson File
Given name: Kristin Gibson Birthday: 3-22-80 Nickname: Squirrel
Major: Early Childhood Education, minoring in Spanish Year in school: Freshman at Parkland Hometown: Houston.TX Sport(s): Basketball
Hobbies/interests: Playing the piano, singing, listening to music, kids
Career plans/goals: Work with kids and make a difference in their lives for the better
I Favorite food: Since moved away from home . . . anything home-cooked!
Favorite musical artist(s): Too many to list
My dream vacation: Sydney, Australia in 2000
The thing I like most about Illinois: Is being here.
If I could play any other sport at Illinois: It would be tennis!!! As a member of the 1999-2000 wheelchair basketball
team, I want to: Improve my game, become a team player, and win the National Championship
Words to live by: Trust in God, but lock your door
My advice to youngsters: If someone tells you something is impossible, prove them wrong!
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High School: Macon County Other schools attended: University of Missouri Scholarships received: Stamper Scholarship, Hall Family Foundation Scholarship able-bodied Missouri Sports highlights: Playing a wheelchair basketball exhibition against University athletes Athletic expectations: To improve my skills and abilities in wheelchair basketball Career expectations: To go to medical school and become a cardiologist
The James File
Hardest practice at Ul: First circuit Given name: David Trey James My most memorable sports moment: Larry Bird stealing the Nickname: Trey inbounds pass against the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Major: Biology Conference Championship Year in school: First year grad school dream as a collegiate player at Illinois is to: Win the Hometown: New Cambria, Missouri My NWBA tournament Sport(s): Basketball wheelchair basketball team, As a member of the I 999-2000 Hobbies/interests: Sports, politics, and movies a winning season. I want to: Contribute to Career plans/goals: Cardiologist advice to youngsters: Don't be afraid to dream Favorite sports figure: Michael Jordan My Lincoln Person in history I'd most like to meet: Abraham Favorite food: Cookies and milk My dream vacation: Cruise to Jamaica
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High School: St. Charles West
Awards received: St. Louis Woman of the Year
Sports highlights: Going 17-1 during last Jr. Wheelchair Basketball Year 1999
Athletic expectations: To become a U of I college athlete
Career expectations: To open a center for children in St. Louis
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The Johnston File
Given name:Teri Rene Johnston Birthday: 10-29-79 Nickname: Sweet Pea/Rene Major: Psychology
Year in school: Freshman at Parkland
Hometown: St. Charles. Missouri Sport(s): Basketball Hobbies/interests: Music
Career plans/goals: To open a center for children in St. Louis, Missouri Favorite sports figure: Dennis Rodman Favorite food: Mexican Favorite musical artist: Fleetwood Mac, Tori Amos, Nine Inch Nails, Korn.Tool Favorite movie: Too many good ones to pick from
My dream vacation: To go home for a week
The thing I like most about Illinois: The fact that there are no hills Good Luck
If I could play any other sport at Illinois: It would be track, maybe next season Game I would most like to remember and why: The last IlliniU game at Junior Nationals because it was my last game with
the St. Louis Rams My most memorable tournament moment from last year: Junior Nationals when our last game ended and the Have a
realization that it was my last game as a junior
Sports highlights since 1 995: Picked for Junior National USA team for track in 1997 Great My dream as a collegiate player at Illinois is to: Become one
Best road trip and why: They were all good to me Hardest practice at Illinois: Ramps Season. As a member of the I 999-2000 Ul Wheelchair basketball
team, I want to: Learn how to play more as a team player Words to live by: Your best friend and the person who knows
you the best is you
Advice to youngsters: Think twice before making a final choice;
it could save your life and/or the life of another Jennifer Katz & Chip Ach
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High School: Quince Orchard
Scholarships received: Athletic Talent Waiver, U of I Scholarship, College of Communications Academic Scholarship
Awards received: Huff Award ( 1 997. 1 998)
Sports highlights: Making the 1998 US National Basketball team for the Gold Cup in Sydney, Australia; making the 1996 US Paralympic team Athletic expectations: To work hard and be successful Career expectations: To become a sportscaster for ESPN or a major network
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The Katz File
Given name: Susan Katz
Birthday: I 1-12-78 Major: Broadcast Journalism Year in school: Senior Hometown: Gaithersburg, MD Sport(s): Basketball Hobbies/interests: Shopping, sports Career plans/goals: To work for ESPN or major network
in sports broadcasting Favorite sports figure(s): Chamique Holdsclaw and Alex Rodriguez Favorite non-sports figure(s): My mom, dad, and sister Jen Favorite movie: Field of Dreams My dream vacation: A two-week cruise to Australia
The thing I like most about Illinois: Basketball and my sorority My most memorable sports moment: Competing at the 1996 Paralympics and the 1998 Gold Cup Best road trip and why: College Nationals to Marshall, MN. Really, who wouldn't want to go to Marshall, MN>! As a member of the 1999-2000 wheelchair Basket-
ball team, I want to: Have fun and work hard The most impressive person I've ever met: Cal Ripken and Chamique Holdsclaw Words to live by: "I won't be made useless"—Jewel
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High School: Union High School Mentor: My family Scholarships received: Mellinger Foundation Scholarship
Awards received: Bill Stewart Memorial Award, 97; Pamela Boreilli and Family Leadership Award, 98; George Huff Award, '98,'99
Sports highlights: 1 997 Most Improved Person; being a member of the U of I Women's Wheelchair Basketball team
Athletic expectations: Continue to improve my skills in order to help my team earn a national championship
Career expectations: To work with children and their families in a hospital setting
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The Kelly File
Given name: Sarah Marie Kelly Birthday: 7-26-78
Nickname: PJ Major: Human Development and Family Studies Year in school: Senior
Hometown: Gladstone, IL Sport: Basketball Hobbies/interests: Listening to music, horseback riding
Career plans/goals: Work with children in a hospital setting
Favorite food: Chicken strips Favorite movie: Titanic
My most memorable sports moment: When I made my first
basket in a game Sports highlights since 1996: 1997 Most Improved Player
Hardest practice at Illinois and why: Chair skills because it is the most intense As a member of the 1999-2000 Illinois wheelchair
basketball team, I want to: Continue to improve my
basketball skills and be part of a national championship team
Words to live by: Live life to the fullest every day My advice to youngsters: Always follow your dreams!!
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High School: Gibault Catholic High Mentor: Mr. & Mrs. Greco Scholarships received: DORS First Awards received: Team All-Tournament player Junior Nationals 1 999 Sports highlights: Member of Junior Basketball team that went to Australia April 1999 Athletic expectations: Junior Gold Cup 2001
Career expectations: Graduate from U of I
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Khayr Birthday: 12-13-80 Nickname: Brian Major: History Year in school: Freshman at Parkland Hometown: Cahokia, IL Sport: Basketball/maybe track Hobbies/interests: Day dreaming Career plans/goals: Attend U of I Favorite sports figure(s): Basketball players Favorite non-sports figure(s): Bob Szyman Person in history I'd most like to meet: Martin Luther King, Jr. Favorite food: Pasta Favorite musical artist(s):Tom Petty Favorite movie: Hoop Dreams My dream vacation: California The thing I like most about Illinois: Close to home My most memorable tournament moment from last year: Sports highlights since 1996: 1997 Most Improved Player Junior Basketball Tournament 1999 If I could play any other sport at Illinois, it would be: Tennis Sports highlights since 1995: 1 999 Junior Nationals My most memorable sports moment: First time I played basketball it was at IMPE at U of I, Sports Camp 1 993 SENIOR CITIZENS ~ 10% DISCOUNT Monday - Friday 6-1 I a.m. Ham Omelet -American Fries ~ Toast Breakfast Special Grilled Pork Chops Ham Dinner $ 4. 40 M." 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Mattis St., Champaign 78 SIGMA • SIGNS U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities High School: Birchmount Park Collegiate Mentor: Steve Bialowas Scholarships received: Athletic Merit Award Sports highlights: Gold medal at 1997 Baby Gold Cup - Canadian Junior Team, gold medal at 1999 Canada Games, gold medal at 1999 Canadian Junior Nationals, gold medal at 1999 Canadian Men's Nationals Athletic expectations: To win gold at 2000 Paralympics and win 5 NCAA Championships Career expectations: To become a successful accountant with my own consulting/auditing firm fnd/H^ LA^hciA The Lancia File Given name: Adam John Lancia Birthday: 1-17-80 Major: Kinesiology, transferring to business Year in school: Freshman Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Sport: Basketball Hobbies/interests: Reading, music, cycling Career plans/goals: Become a successful accountant Favorite sports figure(s): Michael Jordan Person in history I'd most like to meet: Winston Churchill Favorite food: Anything Italian Favorite musical artist(s): Led Zepplin Favorite movie: Happy Gilmore My dream vacation: Tour Italy in a Ferrari The thing I like most about Illinois: Academics coupled with athletics My most memorable sports moment: Gold medal game at Baby Gold Cup My most memorable tournament moment from last year: Shooting the winning basket at the Canada Games (Gold medal) My dream as a collegiate player at Illinois is to: Win S Collegiate Championships and 5 NWBA Championships MEDIA • GUIDE 79 Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs High School: Hartford High School Mentor: My parents Scholarships highlights: Sportsmanship as a member of the U of I Men's Wheelchair Basketball team Athletic expectations: To play sports in its purest form Career expectations: To graduate from the U of I with highest honors yaiJuUi^y^hi. rltA^tH-M. The Marzouk File U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities High School: Komaba High School, Japan Scholarships received: Te Duskin Ainowa Foundation Awards received: The Prime Minister's Award (1998); Award of Tokyo Gakagei University (l998);Tokyo Citizens Award (1998); 1998 Mainichi News Paper Sports Prize, 1998 Asabi Shimbun Sports highlights: 1998 Nagano Winter Paralympic Games 1 00m, 1 000m, 1500m Gold; 500m Silver Athletic expectations: Compete in 2002 Salt Lake City Paralympics Career expectations: Graduate with a degree in kinesiology MUci MttpiAt The Matsue File Given name: Miki Matsue Birthday: 7- 1 7-73 Nickname: Miki Major: Kinesiology (applying) Year in school: Junior Hometown: Tokyo, Japan Sport: Racing Hobbies/interests: Watching sports games, cooking Favorite non-sport figure: Charlie Chaplin Favorite food: Sushi Favorite movie: Ghost My dream vacation: To seeAurorae in Norway The thing I like most about Illinois: No hills My most memorable sports moment: When I broke world record in 1998 Words to live by: Dreams come true! My advice to youngsters: You can do . . . everything you want kinko's The new way to office: The Branch Manager & All the Staffat kinkcs Champaign-Roundbarn Wish all the U ofI Athletes & Coaches A Great Season Open 24 Hours, 7 days a week. Visit Kinko's web site at http://www.kinkos.com • More than 850 locations worldwide. For the location nearest you call 1-800-2-KINKOS. 1999 Kjnko's, Inc. All rights reserved. Kinko's and the new way to office are proprietary marks of Kinko's Graphics Corporation and are used by permission. MEDIA • GUIDE 81 Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs High School: St. Patricks Marist College-Dundas Sydney, Australia Other school attended: University of Western Sydney, Australia Mentor: Father, Gerry Hewsen (Australian National Team) Sports highlights: Australian National League Team, winning the 1999 NWBL with the Sydney Comets Athletic expectations: To represent Australia in a Paralympics and to return to Australia and continue to help the Comets pursue more championships Career expectations: To graduate from the U of I and pursue a career in systems analysis and programming Qia+J, MijU^t The Mizens File Given name: Grant Mizens Birthday: 4- 1 9-77 Major: Business Year in school: Parkland (have degree from Australian B. Commerce) Hometown: Sydney. Australia Sport: Basketball Hobbies/interests: Australian Rugby League Career plans/goals: Graduate and return to Australia Favorite sports figure(s): Barry Sanders Favorite food: Chinese Favorite musical artist(s):Jimi Hendrix Favorite movie: National Lampoons Vacation My dream vacation: Fiji for ever The thing I like most about Illinois: The great facilities My dream as a collegiate player at Illinois is to: Be be part of the #1 team in the country As a member of the I 999-2000 Ul wheelchair basketball team, I want to: Improve and take advantage of the excellent program and WIN! Words to live by: Tomorrow is promised to no one Kapoho Vacation Cottage «/ tit ittwJ- c\] H*m>aH For reservations call Jan Anderson at: (808) 965-8839 Fax: (808)965-7721, e-mail: [email protected] RR2 Box 4024 Pahoa, Hawaii 96778 http://vacationspot.com/KapohoVacatioiiCottage.htit} 82 SIGMA • SIGNS 1 U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities High School: Timpview High School Mentor: Parents Scholarships received: Mary Jane Neer Award. Athletic Merit Award Awards received: George Huff Award Scholarships Highlights: Member of the 1998 USA Women's Wheelchair Basketball team for Gold Cup;4 ,h place, 1999 Boston Marathon Athletic expectations: Compete in the 2000 Paralympics Career expectations: Teach Russian in high school HiVWvtK NlUty The Nibley File Given name: Miriam Nibley Birthday: 7- 5-77 Nickname: Mimi Major: Russian Year in school: Senior Hometown: Provo. Utah Sport(s): Basketball, racing Hobbies/interests: Gardening, reading, origami, piano Career plans/goals: Teach Russian in high school Person in history I'd most like to meet: Miriam the Prophetess Favorite food: Dessert Favorite musical artist(s): Sarah McLachlan, Rachmaninoff My dream vacation: To go home to Utah The thing I like most about Illinois: Autumn If I could play any other sport at Illinois, it would be: Sledge hockey As a member of the 1 999-2000 wheelchair masketball team, I want to: Win the women's US National Championship If I could be anyone for a day: I would be myself at 80 years old Words to live by: The Ten Commandments My advice to youngsters: Listen MEDIA • GUIDE 83 Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs High School: Rich Central High School Mentor: My parents Sports highlights: Being a member of the U of I Wheelchair Basketball Team Career expectations: To become a clinical psychologist Ai-C^l P^hJyA The Pandya File Given name: Nipa Pandya Birthday: 4-25-78 Major: Psychology Year in schoohjunior Hometown: Matteson, IL Sport: Basketball Hobbies/interests: Reading, music, shopping, volunteering, being with my friends Career plans/goals: Earn a BS in Psychology and pursue a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology Favorite food: Quesadilla Favorite musical artist(s): Dave Matthews Band, Tori Amos, Billy Holiday, Sarah McLaughlin Favorite movie(s):The English Patient, Good Will Hunting.The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh My dream vacation: Backpacking in Europe If I could play any other sport at Illinois: It would be bowling The most impressive person I've ever met: My parents Words to live by: All those found in the Bhagavad-Geeta My advice to youngsters: Be yourself and have fun doing it! Go lllini!!!!! 84 SIGM \ • SIGNS 1 U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities High School: East Clinton High School Scholarships received: Rehab Athletic Waiver, Waddell Scholarship, Jim Gallo Scholarship Awards received: 2nd team All Tournament at College Nationals 97-98 Sports highlights: 97-98 Intercollegiate Champions; 98-99 Final Four; Invited to the US Basketball tryouts for 2000 Athletic expectations: Make future Paralympic and Gold Cup Basketball Teams Career expectations: Get a Master's Degree in Sport Psychology hl*X6**Pt*Jitl The Pendell File Given name: Nathan Pendell Birthday: 6- 5-79 Nickname: Nate Major: Kinesiology Year in school: Junior Hometown: Sabina, OH Sport: Basketball Hobbies/interests: Watching TV, just chillin Career plans/goals: Pursue a Master's in Sport Psychology Favorite sport figure: Glen Rice Favorite non-sport figure: Adam Sandler Favorite food: Mom's homemade lasagna Favorite movie: Bad Boys My most memorable sports moment: Being sent into our semifinal game at Final Four and hitting a three right off the bat My most memorable tournament moment from last year: Final Four, just a great experience Sports highlights since 1995: Final Four appearance, invited to 2000 US Basketball tryouts Best road trip and why: Marshall. Minnesota My advice to youngsters: Don't ever give up! ^aw a tyieat 1999-2000 MEDIA • GUIDE 85 Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs High School: Lodi High School Mentor: Mike Frogley Scholarships received: Wahle Scholarship Sports highlights: Member of the 1998 USA Women's Basketball Team, All-Star Team at 1998 Gold Cup, I "Team All-Tournament at 1 998- 1 999 Women's Nationals Athletic expectations: To make the 2000 Paralympic team for basketball Career expectations: To graduate from U of I with a degree in teaching LJ^l^H^hA K\Mr- The Ripp File Given name: Christina Marie Ripp Birthday: 7-3 I -80 Nickname: Barney Major: Undecided Year in school: Sophomore Hometown: Dane.WI Sport: Basketball and Track Career plans/goals: Hopefully to be teaching and coaching Favorite sport figure: Michael Jordan Favorite non-sport figure: My mom Favorite food: My mom's cheesy-potatoes Favorite musical artist(s): Dave Matthews Band Favorite movie: Stand By Me If I could play any other sport at Illinois, it would be: Tennis My most memorable tournament moment from last year: When Pj and I crashed into each other going back in defense and both fell on the floor in Chicago Hardest practice at Ul and why: Chair skills, cause I always wanna get sick The most impressive person I've ever met: Mike Frogley My advice to youngsters: Work hard, never give up! Let Us At The Finish Point Put The FinishingTouc U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities High School: Lafayette Jefferson Mentor: The good Lord Scholarships received: Mary Jane Neer Award, Athletic Talent Waiver, Vocational Rehabilitation Waiver Sports highlights: 1999 Final Four, 1998 C. I. C. Champions Athletic expectations: To be a team player Career expectations: To be a social worker and a counselor MvUlMUIm. The Shidler File Given name: Mark James Shidler Birthday: 1-12-79 Nickname: Indiana Major: Human Development and Family Studies Year in school: Junior Hometown: Lafayette, Indiana Sport: Basketball Favorite sport figure: Larry Bird Favorite food: Corn The thing I like most about Illinois: It's next to Indiana Best road trip and why: Marshall, Minnesota because it helped me to remember that "If you wait for perfect conditions you will never get anything done" (Eccl. I 1 :4) Hardest practice at Illinois and why: All of them. As a member of the 1999-2000 Illinois wheelchair basketball team, I want to: Show that "Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity, but hasty shortcuts lead to poverty" (Proverbs 21:5) If I could be anyone for a day: I would be myself Words to live by: Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you (Matthew 6:33) My advice to youngsters: Young man, it's wonderful to be young! Enjoy every minute of it. Do everything you want to do. But remember that you must give an account to God for everything you do (Eccl. I 1:9) MEDIA • GUIDE 87 Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs High School: Creative Technologies Academy Mentor: My sister Andrea Athletic expectations: To make it to the highest level possible in wheelchair basketball Career expectations: To get a degree in Elementary Education to teach art and to do volunteer work with the Peace Corps after graduation JAaa^I &#* The Steffes File Given name: Jaime Deanna Steffes My most memorable tournament moment from last year: I Birthday: 7-7-80 was playing with the Grand Rapids Pacers in London, Ontario Nickname: Big Bird "Bird" and I went in to play for the first time and one of the Canadian Major: Elementary Education teams cheered for me and I made the shot! Year in school: Freshman at Parkland As a member of the 1 999-2000 Ul wheelchair basketball Howard City, Michigan Hometown: team, I want to: Be someone that everyone will look up to, Basketball Sport: and to learn as much about wheelchair basketball as is possible Paint, in Hobbies/interests: draw and work out the gym Words to live by: You can do all things through Christ who Career plans/goals: To be an art teacher at an elementary school. strengthens you (Phillipians 3:14) One day be in the Paralympics My advice to youngsters: To set high goals and work hard to Favorite food: Pasta with Alfredo sauce and chicken accomplish them, and to never give up Favorite musical artist(s): Tracy Byrd Favorite movie: Ever After Game I would most like to remember and why: When I played with the Grand Rapids Pacers, and I made three shots off a screen when we played the U of I men's team 88 SIGMA • SIGNS U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities High School: Collingwood Collegiate Institute Other schools attended: University of Guelph Mentor: Wayne Hunwicks Awards received: 1997 Roberton Titos Award (football MVP), 1997 Basketball Award MVP, 1998 Rookie of the Year for basketball, 1998 Most Valuable Player, MVP Canadian Jr. Finals Sports highlights: Canada Games gold medal, Canadian Men's Nationals gold medal Athletic expectations: To make the Canadian National Team Career expectations: To be a teacher at the elementary school level Qwiit ytcisttWfWtf, The Stoutenburg File Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs High School: Joliet West Other schools attended: University of Illinois Awards received: AmeriCorps Outstanding Personal Achievement Award Sports highlights: Played in NWBA Division I Final Four with the Music City Lightening; Assistant Coach for U of I Men's Team which reached NWBA Final Four Athletic expectations: Win a gold medal in the 2000 Paralympics Career expectations: Teach, work with a wheelchair sports program MfiAfrVtft &IA4* The Stran File U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities High School: Senn Metropolitan Academy of Liberal Arts and Technology Other schools attended: Wilbur Wright Community College, Parkland College Mentor: Joe Glorioso Scholarships received: 1 999-2000 Gallo Family Scholarship, Bruce Schurman Scholarship, Mary Jane Neer Award Awards received: All Conference Team (C.I.C), (Midwest), Dean's List, George Huff Award Sports highlights: 1998 Gold Medal Championship, Final Four appearance, C.I.C. Championship Athletic expectations: To gel as a team and win an NWBA Championship in 2000 and to win a C.I.C. Championship Career expectations: To be a human resources generalist for a progressing organization in which I may maximize my skills and put my training to use W^CWK \MJ1m. The Waller File Given Name: William Henry Waller Birthday: 10-5-73 Nickname: Will Major: Labor and Industrial Relations Year in school: 1st Year Graduate Student Hometown: Chicago, IL Sport: Basketball Favorite movie: Braveheart The thing I like most about Illinois: 3 Semester Graduate programs in Labor and Industrial Relations, brief but effective My most memorable sports moment: Elbowing Troy Sachs in the Final Four and getting a technical—a key factor in this year's training My most memorable tournament moment from last year: Opening up a huge lead in the Semi Final at the Final Four Sports highlights since 1995: Final Four appearance, Gold Medal 1 998 World Champion- ships of Wheelchair Basketball, and All Confer- ence team member last 3 years Best road trip and why: Marshall, Minn., getting to meet the friendly citizens and visitors in that booming metropolis, very friendly!!!! Words to live by: Plan your work and work your plan MEDIA • GUIDE 91 1 Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs High School: Warren County High School Mentor: My mom and Michael Jordan Scholarships received: Mary Jane Neer Award, Donald C. Whale Award, Athletic Talent Waiver Awards received: Academic Subject Awards, Never Stop Learning Award Sports highlights: Playing junior basketball with Charlotte, becoming a member of the U of I Basketball Team Athletic expectations: To help lead U of I to a national championship and to make myself the best player I can be Career expectations: I'm not sure yet, but something in sports medicine SfyU^U WkdeA The Wheeler File Given name: Stephanie Lynn Wheeler My most memorable sports moment: Playing in |uniors Birthday: 1-16-8 My dream as a collegiate player at Illinois is: To win a national Nickname: Steph championship all 4 years Major: Kinesiology As a member of the 1999-2000 Illinois wheelchair basketball Year in school: Freshman team, I want to: Improve my individual skills while helping lead Hometown: Norlina, NC us to a National Championship Sport: Basketball Words to live by: Always do your best, no matter what the Hobbies/interests: Listening to music, reading circumstances Career plans/goals: Probably something in sports medicine My advice to youngsters: Don't let anything stand in your way, and Favorite sport figure: Cal Ripkin, Michael Jordan, Cynthia Cooper if there is something in your way roll over it Favorite non-sport figure: Lauryn Hill Person in history I'd most like to meet: Thomas Jefferson Favorite food: Steak Favorite musical artist(s): Lauryn Hill, Dru Hill Favorite movie: Grease My dream vacation: Cruise to Jamaica and the Bahamas The thing I like most about Illinois: The great tradition it has for their wheelchair athletics 92 SIGMA • SKINS "Ask the Alumni y> The 50 s Les Blankenship enjoy reading, gardening and crossword puzzles. They cel- 6802 Stone's Throw Cir. N., Condo #14101, St. Petersburg, ebrated their -4() wedding anniversary onAugust 15, 1999. Florida, 33710 BS, 1955, Psychology Robert T. Kaloupek Spouse: JoAnne 1620 Broad St.. Grinnell, Iowa, 501 12 Both Les and Joanne are retired. They are the parents of 2 and the DSSWV, 1956, Marketing grandparents of 4. Since retiring, they have been spending time Spouse: Marjory J. retired. are lots vol- with their church, enjoving sports, music, "grandkidding ", eat- Robert and Marjory are both They doing of ing and relaxing. unteer work with their church. Additionally, between the two of them they handle the treasurer's position for three organizations: their church, the Lion's Club and the Grinnell Dr. Stephen J. Bodnar, Ph.D. 408 W Nimitz Street, Fredericksburg, Texas, 78624 High School Alumni Association. Ph.D., Chemistry, 1954 Marshall Krause Spouse: Louise Janet 1420 16 ,h Street NE, Salem, Oregon, 97303-3302 Dr. Bodnar is retired. Louise is a homemaker. They are the par- BA, 1954, LAS ents of 3 and the grandparents of 2. Spouse: Edward, BA (not U. of I.), 1950, Math Both Janet and Edward are retired. Janet is currently working 1/4 Charles F. "Chuck" Chapman time as an AFES worker tor the Red Cross. Ed had an exacer- 5801 N. Sheridan Road, #16B, Chicago, Illinois, 60660 bation ol his MS last winter and is now much improved. He BS, 1955 - Illinois, Journalism, majoring in Medical Journalism, will need to use a motorized wheelchair most of the time. At PhB , 1967, Psychology, MLA, 1988, Philosophy the same time, I was losing some muscular function and am Spouse: N. Kathleen (nee Magaw) Chapman - Attended U. of I. 1953-1954 now completely confined to a motorized chair. Guess we're just getting old! A change in our need tor aides has made for a Chuck is retired from the Coordinator's position at the Editorial lot of interesting and frustrating adaptation. Office of the LSU School of Medicine. Kathleen is retired from the Accounts Manager's Office at the LSU School of Medi- Robert Underwood cine. She now works part time as bookkeeper for their condo 810-C Sunset Dr., Urbana, Illinois 61801 office. They are the parents of 7 and the grandparents of 5. AM, 1954, English Literature The kids came in from Poland, Albuquerque, Hollywood, Robert is retired. He is the father of 2 and the grandfather of 3. Racine (WI), Oak Park (IL) and Chicago to help Chuck cel- birthday. live right on the beach ebrate his 70th Because they Marshall Wall at Lake Michigan, they played their family touch-football game 3305 Overbrook Dr., Lexington, Kentucky, 40502 (it was March, mind), with the "Swivel- on the cool sand BS, 1959, Math, MS, 1960, Math hipsters" "Shrewd single touchdown. defeating the Elders" by a Spouse: LeVon Later we saw the Blue Moon Group and then all dined and Marshall is retired from IBM and LeVon is a homemaker. They took photos of our "people pile" in our condo's hospitality room. are the parents of 2. Tom & Louise Jones Marcia Hediger Wetherby 1205 Theodore Dr., Champaign, Illinois 5455 N. Sheridan Rd., Chicago, Illinois, 60640 Tom: BS, 1959, Communications: major - Broadcasting, MS, BS, 1959, English Literature; M.A.T.E.; 1963 English Education, 1971, Communications -Television M.Ed., 1966, Rehab. Counseling Louise: BA, 1961, History Spouse: Peter H. Both Tom and Louise are now retired from the U. of I. Tom's Both Marcia and Peter are rented. They enjoy animals and own a Kiwanis Club honored him by naming a baseball league for dog and four cats. Marcia enjoyed a quiet summer in Chi- youngsters with disabilities after him. Louise continues to cago. She did take time to return to Warm Springs, Georgia MEDIA • GUIDE 93 1 Deltii Sigmti Omicron I Sigma Signs for a post-polio clinic because she has been experiencing sj mp Spouse: Ernest J. toms of her early illness. She said it was "a whole adventure". Rose Marie is a special education teacher and her husband is a spe- cial education teacher assistant. Both Rose Marie and Ernest i St. County. |ohn I . lack) W hitman are employed by the Special School District of Louis BS, 1955, Journalism-Radio/TV Between them they are the parents of4 children and the grand- parents 3. Working for the Special School District keeps them Spouse: Mary J. (Jan) of Both Jack and Jan are retired. They spend 10 months of the year in very busy during the school year. The summer finds them gar- Champaign and 2 in Arizona. Jan is an avid goiter in both dening and keeping up with their 5 acres in a far west St. Louis places. Thev are very active in their church and service club. County. They said "Our two donkeys, a cat and support dog, Omni, keep us attuned with the Spirit that fills all of us." Bruce B. Wiemer 120 Fleur-de-lis Drive, East Peoria, IL 6161 William R. (Bill) Boston BA, 1959, Accountacy 8312 Autumnwood Way, Louisville, Kentucky, 40291 Spouse: Cheryl BS, 1967, Marketing Bruce is retired and Chervl is a nurse practitioner. They are the Spouse: Paula Bratt Boston; U. of I., BS, 1967, Accountancy parents of 4 children, sons 32 and 33 and daughters 19 and Bill is a retired corporate insurance manager. Paula is a private 21. They are grandparents of 2. tutor. They have two children. Bill is working as a volunteer at his son's high school. Arnold Wolochuk 7044 Foster, Morton Grove, Illinois 60053 George K. Caddy BA, 1959, Sociology 2120 44 ,h Street, Moline, Illinois, 61265 Spouse: Cecille BS, 1961, Accounting Arnold is a retired social worker, Cecille is a clerical worker at Sears. Spouse: Judy They are the parents of 3. Arnold spends part of his retirement George and Judy are retired. George is a part time teacher. They time volunteering in an Alzheimer Facility. They vacationed in are the parents of 1 child and the grandparents of 3. George Virginia 1 lawaii this war. and his wife retired and moved back to Illinois from to be closer to sisters and brother. They are in the process of building a new home and look forward to this new phase of their lives. Phyllis Cline 104 E. Willard, Urbana, Illinois, 61801-6660 BA, 1966, Sociology; MSW, 1968, Social Work Phvllis is enjoving her retirement doing volunteer work for WILL and an opera support group for the School ot Music's opera program here at the U. of I. She still takes vacations nearly The 60s every year to see scenery and theatre/opera performances in various cities. Lloyd Ackland Carmine Corsetti 1411 FiskRd., Compton, Illinois 61318 3209 Jeffrey Dr., Joliet, Illinois. 60435 BS, 1961, General Agriculture BS, 1963, CBA-Management Spouse: Lela Carolyn, BA, 1961, Elementary Education Lloyd is a self-employed Farmer and Lela is a housewife and piano Kathleen Code Doherty daughrer, teacher. They are the parents of 2 children. Their 2900 River Heights Rd., Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Lisa, married three years ago and is living in Grayslake, Illinois. BS, 1969, Psychology- She teaches computer science at the College of Lake County in Spouse: Patrick, BS, 73, Rehabilitation; MS, 78, Rehabilitation Taylor Univer- Waukegan, Illinois. Their son graduated from Counseling (neither from U. of I.). sity a year ago is the Associate Pastor at the Cross- and now Kathleen is employed by Mental Health in a Psychiatric Day Treat- roads Church in Rochelle, Illinois. also teaches band and He ment program. Patrick is the CEO of an occupational health geometry at the Faith Christian School in Grand Detour, Illi- agency. They have 3 children. nois. My brother, nephew and I still grain farm together. Anne Graver Edwards Rose Marie (Kroll) Benecke 1113 Vintage Drive, Columbia, Missouri, 65203 2122 Wild Horse Creek Road, WUdwood, Missouri, 63038 MSLS, 1967, Library Sciences She attended graduate school in Education here in the summers Anne is the Assistant Head Librarian of the Reference Library at of 1962 and 1965- the University of Missouri in Columbia. She just completed 94 SIGMA • SIGNS U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities nd her 32 year of working full time as a librarian! She said the Evelyn M. Moore U. of I. Library School is tops. 16319 E. Derby Dr., Loxahatchee, Florida 33470 Gary Ervin MS, 1969, Sociology (As of 9-15-99) 4025 Tierra Lago, Modesto, California 95356 Spouse: Dick BS, 1962, Accounting; MAS, 1963, Accounting Evelyn and Dick are both retired. They are the parents of 3 and Spouse: Patricia the grandparents of 3. Dick and Evie live in Loxahatchee Both Gary and Patricia are retired. They are the parents of 2 and the which is as close to "farm" as you can get in Florida. It is very grandparents of 3. After they retired they took a Panama Canal peaceful and quiet. Judd moved back to Illinois last year and cruise. Gar)' is working harder than ever moving real estate eq- is living in Monticello. Doug, Natalie and Austin are in White uity from Hayward to Modesto. He says when he is done he is Heath and Karen and family are in Arizona. Dick and Evelyn all. Evelyn is information aging going to sit by the pool and do nothing—that is until his wife miss them looking for on decides he needs a part-time job to get him out of her way. with a disability and on central pain which is common with SCI's. She says she's "had a heck of a time this last 2 years Fredrick A. Fay and would like to hear from others with similar problems 2054 Main street, Concord, Massachusetts, 01742 and solutions". BH, 1967, Psychology; MS, 1 97 1 , Counseling Psychology; Ph.D., 1973, Psychology Florence Elaine Sexton (Nee Leonard) Fredrick is currently working as a Disability Rights Advocate. He has 16265 Bowling St. NW, Bokeelia, Florida 33922-1650 1 child and 2 grandchildren. He is a member of or officer in BA, 1964, Speech Pathology several disability rights groups: The executive committee of Spouse: Leroy AAPD; the Americans with Disabilities Vote; Coalition for Ac- Both of the Sextons are now retired, Florence retired this last July. cess to Public Elections; Chair of Justice for All; Chair of the She said she was eagerly anticipating her retirement from the Democratic National Committee Advisory Committee; WWW State of Florida, Gulf Coast Center where she has been em- Access Initiative Advisory Committee, and MATP. ployed for 30 years and 6 months. A bout with pneumonia in April left her somewhat dependent on oxygen throughout the Barbara (Cash) Frock day. She is looking forward to enjoying retirement as soon as 6609 Jamaica Ct., Austin, Texas, 78757 she is able. She is grateful for those who helped her realize her BS, 1960, Music Education career goals, especially Tim Nugent and the staff here at the Spouse: George; U. of I., BS, 1960, Music Education Rehab. Center, including Chuck Elmer who put her through Barbara is a housewife and George is a professor of music at the Uni- "Boot Camp"!! versity of Texas, Austin. They have 2 children and 3 grandchil- dren. They did major house remodeling last summer. They are Paul D. Sones also dealing with the "ups and downs" of middle age. Barbara 3 Prince Charles Dr., Harwich, MA, 02645 and George celebrated 40 years of marriage by cruising to Alaska. BS, 1962, Aeronautical Engineering Spouse: Sheila Jack Genskow Paul is retired, his wife, being a housewife, isn't. They are the 1916 Claremont Rd., Springfield, Illinois 62703 parents of 4 and the grandparents of 2. Paul says there were BS, 1961, Psychology; MA, 1962, Rehab. Counseling; Ph.D., 1967, no big events in their life last year. He is trying to enjoy his Counseling 1 retirement. He attended his 45' ' high school class reunion in Spouse: Lillian, U. of I.-Springfield, BA, 1996, English Montgomery, Pennsylvania in June. Almost half his class at- Both Jack and Lillian are retired. They are the parents of 2 children tended, 21 of 45 members. and the grandparents of 1. Jack says their grandson's name is Jacob and was born in March of 1 998. His son, Kim, is working Judy Rieder Squier on his Ph.D. at the University ofWisconsin. His daughter, Karen, 4113 Alpine Rd., Portola Valley, California, 94023 is assistant director of the Wisconsin Arts Board. They are win- Masters, 1968, Speech Pathology tering in Florida and summering in North Wisconsin. Spouse: David, Masters, 1966, Electrical Engineering Helen Byard Jones Judy and David are the parents of 3 children. 1030 Greenwood Ave., Palo Alto, California, 94301 BS, 1962, Speech Pathology Harry E. Stewart St., Brownsburg, Indiana 461 12 Spouse: Stephen M. is deceased. BS, 1962, Psychology 636 South Jefferson Helen is retired. She is the mother of 2 children and the grand- BS, 1962, Accounting; 1964, JD, Law mother of 3. Since her retirement, she has served 7 months Spouse: Martha (Marty), U. of I., 1956, BSN, Nursing are parents of on a Criminal Grand Jury. She has refurbished a second home Both Harry and Martha are retired. They the 2 and says at the beach in Santa Cruz and has traveled to Europe, Turkey are expecting their first grandchild in November. Harry are "Healthy, Happy, and Retired, ready for that first and Canada. She is also enjoying her grandchildren and adult thep also says "Please call us and stop for a visit children. She says life is very good and she is thankful. grandchild." He MEDIA • GUIDE95 , Delta Sigma Omicron I Sigma Signs when in or near Indianapolis!! We're generally home because Victoria is a professor ol piano at Baldwin- Wallace College in Berea, 'We ain't got a hand of money & maybe we're ragged & Ohio. After 30 years on the piano faculty at Baldwin Wallace Victoria will retire in December. During this time, she lunm but we'll \ i.sit & laugh with any of v.i!!!" twii e served as I Lad ol the Piano Department. I lei final faculty re- Donna Weisinger cital will be September 1 1. Because of the deterioration ol liei hands due to rheumatoid arthritis her future endeavors will be 221 1 S. Highland Ave., Unit 4C, Lombard, Illinois 60148-5439 BA, l M(i2, Business Administration nonpianistic, principally singing and writing. Donna retired from IBM in 1993 after 30 years and six months. She then worked part-time at Morton Arboretum in Lisle, Richard J. Feltes Ct., Lisle, Illinois, Illinois until November 1 998. Now she is just embracing each 6764 Taos 60532 day and enjoying life-favorite things: her black Persian cat, BS, 1970, Ag. Industries reading, contacting friends and family. Spouse: Anita; BS, 74, Chemistry Richard is Vice-President and Director of Refco Research. His Carol (Giesse) Wooledge wife is a housewife. They are the parents of 3. His two sons 1 8319 Turtle Creek In., Cincinnati, Ohio 54242 became Eagle Scouts. They thoroughly enjoyed the 50' ' An- BFA, 1967, Graphic Design niversary of the Rehab. Center. Richard assumed the role of Spouse: John (Jack) D. Merit Badge Coordinator in his son's Boy Scout Troop. He Both Carol and John are retired. They are the parents of 4 and the is becoming more active in church activities as a volunteer. grandparents of 3. Their third grandson was born November 1 1998. They are enjoying their role as grandparents. Carol says Holly Nickeson Mirell Illinois "It is a great reminder of why we have children when we are 1924 Barberry Circle, Champaign, 61821 young." BS, 1972, English Education; Ed.M, 1974, Learning Psychol- ogy; Ph.D., 1987, Counseling Psychology Spouse! Philip. BS., 1972, Health & P.E.; MS, 1974, Therapeu- tic Recreation, U. of 1 . Holly is a clinical psychologist at Carle Clinic and Phil is a recre- ational therapist at Provena Covenant Hospital. They are the parents of 2 children. Charles Linster 500 W Belmont Ave., Apt. 5-C, Chicago, Illinois 60610 AB, 1971, History/Pre- Law, 1973 The 70 s Charles Linster is a Rehabiliation Services Program Specialist with the U.S. Department of Education. He has two children, Sherri 21 and Katie 20 (in photo below, Sherri on the left and Katie Randolph ("Ran'dy) William Axt of the right). He was recently inducted into REKORD-KLUB, 802 Seventeenth Ave. East, Superior, Wisconsin 54880 a Leipzig, Germain' based organization for world record break- AB, 1972, Teaching of Social Studies; MS, 1976 (University ofWis- ers. Through documentation he provided, the KLUB modi- consin-Superior), Science Education, School Psychology fied one of its web pages to include non-stop push-ups (http:// In addition to attending the University of Illinois Randolph has www.imn.hrwk-leipzig.de/-saxonia/list/ulysses.html) as the only attended the Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, the Uni- "true" push-up record. versity Wisconsin-Superior, the College of Saint Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota and the University of Wisconsin, Madi- son. Intension. He is a retired elementary library media and audio-visual center coordinator. His father, William Edward Axt, died on May 17,1 999. His mother underwent open heart surgery on July 19. His nephew and godson, Brant William will be 8 on August 17, 2000 and will be in the second grade; his niece/goddaughter, Jessica Catherine, will be 6 on August 10, 2000 and will be going to kindergarten and his youngest niece/goddaughter, Shelby Alice, will be 3 on January 20. 2000 and will be going into preschool. His brother and his wife live in Lino Lakes, Minnesota. Victoria (Vickie) Covington SS Barrett Rd.. Apt. 307, Berea, Ohio 44017 1 MM. 1971, Musicologv; 1 d.D., 1981, Music Education The instet family 96 SIGMA • SKINS 1 U of I Guide to Athletics for Students With Disabilities O'Connor Nan Charles is retired. Jacqueline is a school secretary. They are the Ln., 1747 W. Crystal Unit 102, Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056 parents ol 1 child. BSW, 1975, Social Work; MSW, 1978, Social Work 1 have been recovering from 3 consecutive surgeries on my hip David Stanger and knee to unluse my hip, a rare and successful procedure. 818 Partridge Lane, Mt. Prospect, Illinois, 60056 1 am also working on writing a chapter for a forthcoming BS. 1974, Finance book on Ethics and Home Care, and have been the princi- Spouse: Regina pal author of a Gratitude Deck for Children for the and David is credit manager for Copper and Brass Sales. His wife is Hurried Woman that is now on the market. an administrative assistant. They are the parents of 2 chil- dren. Their youngest daughter, Erica, graduated from high Douglas M. Karlen school this spring and will be attending Illinois State Univer- 1355 N. Sandburg Terrace, #2108, Chicago, Illinois 60610 sity this fall. Their oldest daughter, Cheryl, was married in BA, 1971, History (LAS); JD, 1974. Law June and moved to South Carolina where her husband, Matt, Douglas is Associate Vice President and Associate Regional Coun- is serving in the U.S. Navy. Dave remains active with the sel for Chicago Title Insurance Company. He served on the Chicago Wheelchair Bulls Wheelchair Basketball Team. transition team for the new Cook County Treasurer, Maria Pappas. He also authored chapters for an upcoming book on James N. Taylor Title Insurance lor the Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal 1007 Swain, Elmhurst, IL, 60126 Education. traveled with He friends to the Riviera and Provence. BS, 1971, Accounting James is Host Marriott Servicer O'Hare Field, Chicago. Miles O'Loughlin 2705 Teckla Blvd., Amarilla, Texas, 79106. Richard C. Thorpe BA, 1970, English; JD, 1978, Law (not U. of I.) 465 W Dominion Dr., #605, Wood Dale, Illinois, 60191 Spouse: Leslie BS, 1977, Business Administration He is the owner of WO. Operations Company, an oil and gas pro- Richard is a computer programmer for the Acxion Corp in duction company. He and Leslie are the parents of 1 child. He Downers Grove, Illinois. This was a new position for him as says "Life is good." His son, Dennis, married Tracey Meyers of last November. last year and they just celebrated their first anniversary. Tracey graduated from TCU last May and Dennis began his masters Mary Wolfe in Audiology this fall at Portland State University in Portland, 1612 Worcester Rd. # 511A, Framingham, MA, 01702 Oregon. BS, 1974, Math Education Mary is Managing Editor for Prentice Hall, Marilyn Boczulak Rogers book publishers. With the merger of her company with another her responsibilities 8309 Bowling Green Dr., Austin, Texas, 78757 now include overseeing textbook projects in Massachusetts, New BA, 1974, Speech & Hearing Science; MS, 1987, Speech- Jersey and Illinois. Much of her non-work time is spent on Language Pathology (not U. of I.) different volunteer projects. This year this involved being the Spouse: Steve Rogers, BS, 1976, Education; BS, 1984, Com- th head score keeper at the 25 NWWBT Twenty-five years ear- puter Science (not U. of I.) lier she was playing in the first official women's basketball game! Marilyn is a speech therapist for the Austin, Indiana school dis- trict. Steve is a software engineer for National Instruments. Besides keeping busy with work, they are both active advo- cates of transportation and pedestrian issues. They traveled to Wisconsin and Ohio to visit family and friends. John O'Neill 3794 Budd St., San Diego, California, 921 1 BS, 1975, Recreation and Park Administration Sylvio J. Scorza nd The 80s 520 2 St. SW, Orange Ciry, Iowa, 51041 Ph.D., 1972, Linguistics Spouse: Phyllis Matthew Darlow Both Sylvio and Phyllis are retired. They are the parents of 3 and 316 Waterford Dr., Edison, New Jersey, 08817-1917 the grandparents of 3. Sylvio is a member of the Iowa Board of BA, 1 988, Economics Law Examiners. His son, John, married Lisa Moran in 1978. Matthew is employed by a mobility products company. Charles O. Sheridan Diana M. Humphrey 359 North Shore Dr., Lincoln Park, Missouri, 48146 1210 Hyannis Dr., St. Louis, Missouri, 63146 BS, 1971, Accounting; MAS, 1972, Accounting BS, 1985, Business Administration; MBA, 1990, (not U. of I.) Spouse: Jacqueline Diana is a phone room trainer for Dierberg's Central Floral Design. MEDIA • GUIDE 97 1 raid Signs Kelly S. Schaefer Spouse: Barry, BS, 1997, Recreation Therapy (not U. of I.) 50 Holtsinger, Apt. E., Starkville, Mississippi, 39759 Paige is an attorney in the Office of the State Appellate Defender. BS, 1989, Marketing Barry is a recreation therapist for Lutheran Child & Family Kelly is the Editor at the Rehabilitation Research and Training Services. Center on Blindness and Low Vision. She will complete her MBA in December at Mississippi State University. She still Norma Matthias has 6 cats and all are doing well. 306 N. Park St., Crown Point, Indiana, 46307 U. of I. graduate Karen Wold Norma has been the secretary for Lambert Construction, Inc. for 2086 St. John's Ave., Highland Park, Illinois, 60035 26 years. She is the mother of 3 and the grandmother of 6. BS, 1986, Elementary Education; MS, 1988, Special Education Her oldest granddaughter, Amy, graduated from high school (not U. of 1. this year. Karen is the director of the Productive Learning Strategies (PLUS) Program at DePaul University in Chicago, Illinois. Last June she was happy to welcome her new sister-in-law into her fam- ily. Her brother, a doctor, married a lawyer. They celebrated their first anniversary in June. This year she was very proud to attend two DePaul graduation ceremonies to celebrate the gradu- A lumni Views ations of 20 of her students, a record for her program. Karen Do you have anyfeedback regarding has been nominated tor a two-year tenure as co-chair of the last year's publication ofSigma Learning Disabilities Special Interest Group (SLG) as part of Signs/Media Guide? the Association for Higher Education and Disability. "Superb job." "Lately all the Sigma Signs/Media Guides have been worthy prod- ucts, in my view and from what others say about them. Be proud, and persevere!" "Excellent publication." "Enjoy looking through it and whatever you choose is edifying and appreciated. "Always enjoyable!" The 90 s "Big, big, big, improvement. Keep up the good work." "It was excellent." "Enjoyed receiving, brings back many memories." Michael Cafferty "Would really like to see more Alumni response." 3033 N. Sheridan, Apt. 805 "Great job—as usual." Chicago, Illinois, 60657 "Great cover tells the story! Pertinent ads, pictures: Information BS, 1996, Psychology in "World Class University" piece - pushed my nostalgia but- ton - great update - loved the pictures - appreciated descrip- Benjamin Davidson tion of upcoming events - loved the articles, would like more BS, 1991, Accounting 1" person like Grace Tsao's giving a personal glimpse and/or sharing life after the U. of I. chapter." Patrick M. Faherty, Jr. "Would like to see more on grads." 10 Manet Ave., Quincy, Massachusetts, 02169 "It was super." BA, 1994, Urban Planning "Excellent articles & beautiful in design, enjoyed the historical Patrick is a paralegal for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts overviews." Attorney General's Office. He is preparing for marriage in "Keeper." October of 2000. He is also building a house in Plymouth, "Love the book. I have saved every issue since I graduated." Massachusetts. "Well done publication. I would like more articles and informa- tion on alumni." V. Paige Clark Strawn "I always enjoy the Alumni section." 1 1064 N. Spring Garden Ln., Mt. Vernon, Illinois 62864 BA, 1994, Political Science/Speech Communication; JD, 1997, Law (not U. of I.) 98 SIGMA • SIGNS Obituaries Conley, a 1976 graduate of UIUC in ac- Charles S. Jones before starting his solo practice in the circa 1 876 Viskniskki James Richard Jr., 45, counting, and a 19^9 JD graduate from the College ofLaw, passed home in Carmi in 1982. away at his home in Carmi, Illinois at 12:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 12, On May 31, 1980, Mr. Conley married Enfield, IL native Lucinda 1 999. Mr. Conley had broken his arm while visiting his father, Jim Conley, "Cindy Birk, also a 1976 accountancy graduate of UIUC, who currently Sr., of Rolling Meadows, and his recovery was hampered by an inherited operates her own accounting practice in Carmi. Besides Mr. Conley's fa- neuromuscular condition, Charcot Marie Tooth, which had been discov- ther, who is employed as a school crossing guard for the City of Rolling ered in his family when he was 10. Meadows after a 37 year career with Kraft Foods, he is survived by a mater- Mr. Conley was born in Evanston, Illinois, January 9, 1954, the son nal grandmother, Josephine Loomis, of Lemont. ofJames Richard Conley, Sr., and Rosemary Loomis Conley. He attended Mr. Conley was admitted to the Illinois Bar in 1979, the Indiana Bar St. Colette Grade School and Forest View High School, where he was an in 1986, and was licensed to practice in the 7th Federal Circuit and the Eagle Scout and was active in sports, including varsity tennis, student council U.S. Supreme Court in 1985. and Boys State. Mr. Conley graduated from the University of Illinois at Among his many civic and charitable affiliations, Mr. Conley was a Urbana-Champaign in 1976 with a degree in accountancy (highest hon- member and past president of the Carmi Rotary Club and was a Paul Har- ors), and obtained his Juris Doctor degree from the U of I Law School in ris Fellow, life member of the Enfield Masonic Lodge and member of the 1979. Mr. Conley also passed the CPA exam in 1976. In college, Mr. Valley of Southern Illinois Scottish Rite Council, member of the Illinois Conley was a goalie for the Mini Hockey Club, a coach (and briefly a Bar Association, Tri-County Bar Association, Indiana Bar Association, St. player) for the U of I Gizz Kids and Champaign-Urbana Black Ktnghts Polycarp Knights of Columbus and St. Christopher Assembly, Martin wheelchair basketball teams. He was also a Bronze Tablet Scholar, Harno Blackledge Foundation Board, Pets at Risk, Evansville Otters Booster Club, Fellow, and member of Beta Alpha Psi and Beta Gamma Sigma. He was American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and White County active in the Disabled Student Organization, and considered Prof. Tim Historical Society. Nugent, founder of the U of I Rehabilitation Center, to be a friend and The funeral and burial took place in Carmi. Donations in Mr. Conley's mentor. honor may be made to the White County Lions Clubs-Blackledge Schol- After law school, Mr. Conley served as a clerk in the 4th District arship Fund at National City Bank in Grayville, Illinois or the Rotary Foun- Appellate Court forjudge Frederick S. Green of Urbana, and moved to dation. Carmi in 1 98 1 , where he served as a 5th District Appellate Clerk tor Judge arbara Jean Harmon, 59, died September 28, 1999 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, IL. She was born May 22, 1940 in Penfield, a daughter of Jacob and Margaret Ohms Fruhling. Barb was a Disability Transportation Specialist for the Univer- sity of Illinois Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services begin- ning 1989. She was a member of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church, Urbana, and the C-U Women's Bowling Association, where she was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1986. Barb especially enjoyed providing transportation service to the DRES students and providing assistance to many DRES functions. Her optimism and presence will be truly missed by both the students and staff. Barb is survived by two daughters, Becky Allen of Kaukauna, WI, and Bonnie Scott of Manchester, TN; a brother, Don Fruhling of St. Joseph; and three grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Carle Hospice Memorial Fund, 61 1 W. Park St., Urbana, IL 61801. MEDIA • GUIDE 99 — Extracurricular Interests & More Web Sites C^^^k tudents requiring wheelchaii seatingat Assembly Hall or MemorijI Stadium events may obtain tickets in the wheelchaii k seating section of these facilities by contacting the DRES Business Office at 333-1970. Students must present a valid ^™^^ student identification card accompanied with the appropriate fee to obtain tickets. Information about the disability services available at the sites/services listed below may be obtained by contacting the number listed. Assembly Hall 333-5000 Campus Parking 333-3530 Division of Intercollegiate Athletics 333-3470 Illini Union Board—Mention specific program 333-3660 Krannert Art Museum 244-4173 Krannert Center for the Performing Arts 333-6280 Museum of Natural History 333-2517 UIUC Library 244-1870 World Heritage Museum 333-2360 niversiry of Illinois-related Home Pages: Beckwith Hall — http://www.rehab.uiuc.edu/beckwith Delta Sigma Omicron—http://www.rehab.uiuc.edu/dso Division of Rehabilitation-Education Services—http:// www.rehab.uiuc.edu Learning Disabilities Association—http:// ( lovernment for the Advancement of Beckwith— http:// www.servtech.com/public/ldagvi www.rehab.uiuc.edu/beckwith Muscular Dystrophy Association—http://www.mda.org UIUC Wheelchair Access Building Index—http:// National Insitute on Deafness and Other Communication www.rehab.uiuc.edu Disorders—http://www.nih.gov/nidcd Wheelchair Sports—www.rehab.uiuc.edu/campuslite National Spinal Cord Injury Association—http:// www.spinalcord.org Miscellaneous Home Pages: New Mobility—http://www.newmobilitv.com Ability magazine—http://wvvw.abilitymagazine.com United Cerebral Palsy Association—http://www.ucpa.org American Foundation for the Blind— http:// WE—http://www.wemagazine.com www.igc.apc.org/afb Palaestra— http://palaestra.com Americans with Disabilities Act Document Center Paraplegia News—http://www.pva.org/pn http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/kinder In Motion— http://www.amputee-coalition.org 100 SIGM \ • SIGNS 1998-1999 Graduates Graduate Name 1999-2000 Contributors Friend Alice M. Sporar Kenneth M. Viste, Jr., M.D. Randolph W. Axt David Stanger Jack & Mary Whitman Stephen and Louise Bodnar Marshall Wall Mike Cafferty Karen Wold DSO Arnold Wolochuk Charles Chapman President's Club Victoria Covington Carol Wooledge Carmine Corsetti Benjamin Davidson Mr. &C Mrs. Ronald Young Carl Faust, Jr. Charles and Adrienne Tom & Louise Jones Dahncke Patron Saul Morse and Anne Morgan Joanna and Thomas Dunn Joseph Arcese Miles WOToughlin Gary Ervin Lester and Joanne Blankenship John O'Neill Adam Eyring William Donahoo Patrick Faherty, Jr. Douglas Karlen Frederick A. Fay Tom and Jean Silkey Katherine A. Ferguson Paul & Sheila Sones Barbara Frock Robert Underwood Trudy Harms Bruce & Cheryl Wiemer Charles Linster Norma Matthias David Ruth Mieher and Benefactor Holly Mirell David S. Mundy Richard & Evelyn Moore Nan O'Connor William and Paula Boston Lynda L. 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