Age Group and Camps

Age Group and Camps can offer accommodations for members with disabilities in the following ways. The ideas below are not exhaustive. Please contact us at ars@osu.edu or 614-688-3693 to set up a one-on-one consultation to see how we can best serve your needs.

Visual Impairments
Close to instructor in instructional programs
Extra staff or aide to assist*
Visual cues

Physical Impairments
Frequent breaks
Alternate transportation/wheelchair provided*
Adapt activity to focus on participant's abilities
PAL lift at pool
Zero entry at pool* 

Hearing Impairments
Audio cues
Sign language*
Cue cards
Instructor demonstration of skills
Whistles/microphones*

*Must contact us to receive this assistance.

For more information, please contact Age Group and Camps at agegroup@osu.edu or 614-688-8787 or Adapted Recreational Sports at ars@osu.edu or 614-688-3693.

Aides
If you contact ARS and receive an aide, below are the expectations:

Aides can:

• Meet you at your transportation drop-off and escort you into the building
• Accompany you throughout building
• Help fill out forms and get through access control
• Read directions or summarize how machines are used
• Assist with any individual needs that may arise (holding guide dog leash, keeping track of personal items, assisting with personal adaptive equipment)

Aides cannot:

• Advise or physically train you
• Assist in any activities in the locker room