Contact: Camille Carskadon
STARKVILLE, Mississippi — The TK Martin Center for Technology and Disability in the State of Mississippi has new furniture for its boardroom and waiting room, thanks to a generous donation from Sullivan’s Office Supply, a staple of the community of Starkville Main Street business for over 60 years.
Kasee Stratton-Gadke, director of TK Martin, said these much-needed updates strengthen the reputation of the center, as it enters its 25th year of “exceptional service” on the Starkville campus.
“We are very grateful for our partnership with Sullivan’s and the Langston family. This donation provides us with a comfortable space to host staff meetings, visit guests and clients, support small trainings, and host parent-teacher conferences for the IMPACT project, the centre’s kindergarten, ”Stratton said- Gadke, also associate professor of school psychology. in the Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology and Foundations of MSU.
Sullivan’s office supplies president Steve Langston, a 1973 MSU general affairs graduate, said he and his wife Linda, who also owns and runs the business, recognize the value of the TK Martin Center as a non only for the university and the local community, but also for the whole of the state of Mississippi.
“The TK Martin Center is such a special place. We have known children and adults who have benefited from his services, ”Langston said. “The state of Mississippi has always tried to accommodate all students, and the TK Martin Center is really one of them. “
Teresa Jayroe, Professor and Dean of the College of Education at MSU, said: “We really appreciate the furnishings and continued support from Sullivan not only for the TK Martin Center but also for the College of Education. Steve and his family are always ready to meet and help college faculty and staff.
The TK Martin Center for Technology and Disability provides comprehensive, multidisciplinary assessments and services to eliminate limitations through the application of assistive technology, evidence-based practices, training and educational support. Its comprehensive services enable individuals throughout their lives to participate in educational, professional and recreational activities to the extent of their choice while continuing to advance disability research. For more information, visit www.tkmartin.msstate.edu.
Founded in 1903, MSU’s College of Education is home to six academic departments, a research unit, and numerous service units. To learn more, visit www.educ.msstate.edu.
MSU is Mississippi’s premier university, available online at www.msstate.edu.
