BBI research staff to host four-topic Panel and three Presentations at Society for Disability Studies 2008 Conference
Several research staff from the Burton Blatt Insitute (BBI) of Syracuse University will be presenting at the Society for Disability Studies 2008 Conference on June 19, 2008 in New York City, New York.
Experiences of People with Disabilities During Recent Crises: Lessons Learned and Import for People with Disabilities
June 19 at 9:00 a.m. - Panel
Team of BBI researchers will be host four topics:
- Janikke Solstad Vedeler, "The voice of persons with disabilities following a large scale disaster."
- Naomi Uziel Schreuer & Tal Araten-Bergman, "Common issues in countries facing terrorism and war; comparative examination of challenges and solutions."
- William N. Myhill, "Registries of People with Disabilities for Emergency Situations: Utility and Dilemma."
- Deepti Samant, "Lessons learned and reflections for disability studies."
Employment Policies and Practices for Inclusion and Citizenship
June 19 at 4:30 p.m. - Breakout session
Research staff from BBI will be present three topics:
- Deepti Samant, "Implementation of the UN Convention and implications for employment around the world."
- Tal Araten Bergman, "Adjusted minimum wage and the employment of people with disability: An International Perspective."
- Svein Mossige & Janikke Solstad Vedeler, "Different pathways to employment: the experiences of young adults with disability."
For more information, please contact:
Burton Blatt Institute - Syracuse University
Phone: (315) 443-2863 [voice]
Fax: (315) 443-9725
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