April 6, 2018
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McNamara on Ireland’s ratification of UN Convention on Rights of Persons with Disabilities
March 23, 2018
BBI International Fellow, Donna McNamara, writes about Ireland’s ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Stephen Kuusisto interviewed on WAER regarding the passing of renowned scientist Stephen Hawking
March 16, 2018
Stephen Kuusisto, University Professor in cultural foundations of education in the School of Education and a faculty member in the Renée Crown University Honors Program, speaks with Chris Bolt, News and Public Affairs Director of WAER, regarding the passing of renowned scientist Stephen Hawking. The interview is scheduled to air on March 16, 2018 at 4:04pm and 6:04pm (EST). It can be heard on air and online at WAER.org streaming. Continue Reading
Blanck to address National Academies of Sciences Forum on Aging, Disability, & Independence about National Study on Diversity & Inclusion
March 15, 2018
BBI Chairman Peter Blanck to address National Academies of Sciences Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence about National Study on Diversity & Inclusion
Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) Chairman & University Professor Peter Blanck will speak at the National Academies of Sciences Forum on Aging, Disability, and Independence on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, in Washington D.C. at the Keck Center. Blanck will discuss the recent American Bar Association (ABA) and BBI National Study on Diversity & Inclusion in the Legal Profession. Continue Reading
BBI Welcomes Visiting Scholar from South Sudan, Ben Lou Poggo Waran
March 6, 2018
Ben Lou Poggo Waran joins the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) team from the newly formed nation of South Sudan. Ben is currently a student at Syracuse University pursuing his Master’s Degree in Teaching and Curriculum where he will graduate in May 2018.
Before coming to the United States to continue his studies, Ben worked as a high school teacher and had the pleasure of serving in the Ministry of Education as the Senior Inspector of Special Education. Ben also held the position of Director of Inclusive Education. Continue Reading
Blanck to discuss Diversity and Inclusion in Legal Profession at University of Texas School of Law
February 12, 2018
Join us for a talk followed by discussion with Peter Blanck, chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University. Continue Reading
Aisling de Paor awarded Royal Irish Academy Charlemont Grant to Collaborate with BBI
February 9, 2018
Dr. Aisling de Paor, Lecturer in Law at Dublin City University and Honorary Fellow at the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University (BBI), has been awarded a Royal Irish Academy Charlemont Grant to partner with BBI during June of 2018
William N. Myhill Brings Extensive Experience to New ADA Leadership Role
February 8, 2018
Source: Syracuse University News
Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Andrew Gordon has announced the appointment of William N. Myhill, M.Ed., J.D. as the University’s new interim Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) coordinator.
“We are fortunate to have someone like William Myhill at Syracuse University, standing ready to take on this new leadership role,” says Gordon. “He has extensive experience in the disability field, unique skills and exquisite sensitivity to the issues involved. His depth of understanding in the fields of assistive technology and accessible electronic and information technology will be a tremendous asset to us in this new role.” Continue Reading
Blanck to address Critical Disability Studies Program at Canada’s York University
February 5, 2018
BBI Chairman Peter Blanck to discuss CDS and the concepts of “intersectionality” and “fluidity,” as applied in research at the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI). Continue Reading
NY State Academy of Trial Lawyers Partners with BBI on Legal Education on Diversity and Inclusion
February 2, 2018
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers to Partner with Burton Blatt Institute on Statewide Legal Education on Diversity and Inclusion in Legal Profession
Peter Blanck, University Professor and Chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, and Dr. Ynesse Abdul-Malak, BBI Post-doctoral Fellow, are collaborating with the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers to present a new statewide program of Continuing Legal Education on “Diversity and Inclusion in the Legal Profession.” Continue Reading