October 25, 2018
BBI Chairman Peter Blanck quoted in ABA Journal Regarding Disability Diversity in Law Firms
Are law firms committed to disability diversity? A handful of firms have taken action
by Angela Morris | ABA Journal
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Meera Adya to Speak at Population Health Symposium
October 24, 2018
BBI Senior Director of Research and Evaluation Meera Adya to Speak at Population Health Symposium at Syracuse University
Dr. Meera Adya will join the Center Directors panel discussion at the Population Health Symposium on November 2nd, 2018 at Syracuse University. The one-day mini conference aims to build interdisciplinary relationships between researchers to generate proposals for external funding in the area of population health.
Blanck to Keynote DRBA West Coast Civil Rights Conference
October 17, 2018
BBI Chairman Peter Blanck to Keynote DRBA West Coast Civil Rights Conference
Dr. Peter Blanck, University Professor at Syracuse University and Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), will be a keynote speaker at the Disability Rights Bar Association’s Biennial West Coast Civil Rights Conference on October 24th, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
BBI Research Associate Jason Harris to Attend SOTA Conferences
October 11, 2018
On October 10-11, 2018 Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) research associate Jason Harris will attend the State of the Art Conference on Postsecondary Education and Intellectuals with Disabilities hosted by the Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Education at Syracuse University. This conference provides opportunities for colleges, universities, researchers, program staff, parents, and self-advocates to learn more about the current state of research and practice in the field as well as networking opportunities.
Blanck to keynote in Hong Kong and Beijing on inclusion of persons with disabilities and accessible international development
October 5, 2018
BBI Chairman Peter Blanck to give keynote addresses in Hong Kong and Beijing China on inclusion of persons with disabilities and accessible international development
BBI Chairman Peter Blanck will give the keynote address at the Conference on “Challenges to Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in Asia and the World,” on October 9, 2018 in Hong Kong, China. The Human Rights Law and Policy Forum of the School of Law, City University of Hong Kong is hosting the event for academics, local officials and public bodies.
Beth Miller Harrison welcomed as Director of Knowledge Translation for Southeast ADA Center
September 27, 2018
Beth Miller Harrison, Ph.D., has joined the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University as the director of Knowledge Translation for the Southeast ADA Center.
Jason Harris to Speak at Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival
September 19, 2018
BBI Researcher Jason Harris to Speak at Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival
On Saturday, September 29, BBI Research Associate Jason Harris, will speak at the Over-the-Rhine International Film Festival in LeCube at the School of Creative and Performing Arts in Cincinnati, Ohio. He will be speaking on a panel with other speakers including Nancy Silberkleit, Co-CEO of Archie Comics.
Josh Heintz Presents at 10th Annual Heintz Award for Humanitarian Achievement
September 19, 2018
BBI Advisory Board Chairman Josh Heintz Presents at 10th Annual Heintz Award for Humanitarian Achievement
On Aug. 26, 2018, Joshua Heintz presented the 10th annual Joshua Heintz Award for Humanitarian Achievement award to Allyson Caison and Christina Cowger. Continue Reading
Blanck to Speak at International Congress on Empowering People with Disabilities
September 18, 2018
BBI Chairman Peter Blanck to Speak at International Congress on “Empowering People with Disabilities” in Madrid Spain
Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) Chairman Peter Blanck will speak at the International Congress of “Empowering People with Disabilities” in Madrid, Spain, at the University of Rey Juan Carlos. Continue Reading
Arc of Missouri to host summit for disability rights advocates
September 5, 2018
The Arc of Missouri will be hosting their Annual Educational Summit on Sept. 11, at the Courtyard Marriott, 3301 Lemone Industrial Blvd. in Columbia from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Topics to be covered include guardianship and supported decision making. The keynote speaker for the 2018 conference will be Jonathan Martinis. Martinis is the Senior Director of Law & Policy at Burton Blatt Institute, and Project Director for the National Resource Center for Supported Decision Making in Syracuse, NY.