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Peter Blanck with USC Professor Elyn Saks and Rayshell Chambers, CEO of Painted Brain;

Peter Blanck met with USC Professor Elyn Saks and Rayshell Chambers, CEO of Painted Brain

June 21, 2026
What does it mean to live a full and meaningful life while managing serious mental illness? In this powerful and deeply personal talk, Elyn Saks shares her experience living with schizophrenia and challenges the myths and stigma that too often surround mental health conditions. Her message is one of hope, dignity, and the importance of…

New Podcast: Disability Employment Policy and Economic Opportunity: A Conversation with Dr. Purvi Sevak

June 15, 2026
Dr. Purvi Sevak, Senior Director of Mathematica’s Disability Practice, joins the DEP RRTC’s Let’s Get to Work podcast hosted by Dr. Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University and Principal Investigator of the DEP RRTC…
Leo and peter Blanck at Dineen Hall

The Lion’s Den – A Blog by Leo True-Frost: Supported Decision-Making

June 14, 2026
I am writing to share my experience with Supported Decision-Making New York (SDMNY) and my journey toward independent decision-making as I beginn to make plans and create pathways. Working with Associate Director Joan Cornachio, I identified support needs across work, relationships, healthcare, and finances, and assembled a team of 15 family members and friends to…
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