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Community Living Centers employs students to care for other students with disabilities on their college campuses. Executive director Lisa Murrell launched the program 11 years ago.

College students become caregivers to peers with disabilities through program

Meredith Bruckner, CBS Detroit September 13, 2025

MICHIGAN (WWJ) -- A program launched by a Metro Detroit woman is having a life-changing impact on college students. Community Living Centers employs students to care for other students with disabilities...

James Trombka, an access advisor within Student Accessibility Services at Kent State, stands outside SAS.

Breaking barriers: Accessibility on campus

Alayna Howell, Reporter April 17, 2025

Spanning 953 acres, Kent State's campus poses daily accessibility challenges for students with disabilities. Student Accessibility Services works with students who may need academic help, transportation...

Here I am waiting in line at the register.

One Step At A Time: Standing In Line

Michael Reiner September 8, 2019

 There are very few things that bother me more than when I have to go grocery shopping. There’s so much walking and too many aisles to count. But don’t even get me started on waiting in lines at...

Justice Department sues Kent State University for violating Fair Housing Act

Celia Fernandez September 14, 2014

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Kent State University, several university officials and its Board of Trustees for violating the Fair Housing Act because of discrimination against students with...

Video: Winter weather raises concerns for students with disabilities

Hayley Phillippi February 18, 2014

Winter in Northeast Ohio is bringing several inches of snow to the ground frequently. TV2 reporter Haley Phillippi addresses the clearing of snow on Kent State's campus, and talks to Kent State spokesman...

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