July 11, 2017
The July/August 2017 issue of the United Nations Special magazine has described Professor Blanck’s book “eQuality” as articulating a standard to make the web an accessible and inclusive place. The book, “eQuality: The Struggle for Web Accessibility by Persons with Cognitive Disabilities” (Cambridge University press, 2014, 2016 paperback) explores how to make web content accessible to all. Continue Reading
July 6, 2017
Angela Winfield, J.D., a leading international champion and advocate of disability civil rights has joined the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) Board of Advisors. BBI at Syracuse University reaches around the globe in its efforts to advance the civic, economic, and social participation of people across the spectrum of disability.
Ms. Winfield is the Director of Inclusion and Workforce Diversity at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York. In this role, she provides leadership, vision, energy, and a unified philosophy to the university’s diversity, inclusion, and engagement efforts. Ms. Winfield develops and implements strategies to create an inclusive environment in support of a diverse workforce, including oversight of equal employment and Americans with Disabilities Act implementation. Continue Reading
June 29, 2017
We encounter PTSD in numerous settings these days. It is most commonly associated with veterans, and some scholars have suggested that PTSD affected combatants from ancient conflicts through World War II and in today’s conflicts. Continue Reading
We encounter PTSD in numerous settings these days. It is most commonly associated with veterans, and some scholars have suggested that PTSD affected combatants from ancient conflicts through World War II and in today’s conflicts. Continue Reading
June 26, 2017
Dr. Ayelet Gur, a leading Israeli professor and researcher on persons with disabilities, is a visiting scholar in residence at BBI during June 2017. Dr. Gur, along with Professor Arik Rimmerman of Haifa University and BBI Chairman Peter Blanck, is conducting a groundbreaking study on the deinstitutionalization of Israelis with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Continue Reading
June 8, 2017
Authors: Dr. Peter Blanck, President the Global Universal Design Commission (GUDC), Chairman Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), Syracuse New York
Mike Rotella, GUDC Associate Director
ISSUU of the printed edition (the article is located pages 46 to 50, edition 18) Continue Reading
May 26, 2017
BBI Chairman and University Professor Peter Blanck will speak at Reed Smith, a global law firm, at their June 1, 2017, Diversity Summit. The Summit explores how diversity and inclusion enriches organizations, along with practical strategies for improving and sustaining diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Continue Reading
May 25, 2017
May 24, 2017
Fitore Hyseni has joined the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University as a Research Associate. Ms. Hyseni will be involved in two ongoing research projects: ABA Implicit Bias Study and Supported Decision Making project. Continue Reading
May 11, 2017
BBI Welcomes SU Chancellor and President Kent Syverud and College of Law Dean Craig Boise to Board of Advisors Meeting
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University held its annual Board of Advisors meeting on Wednesday, May 3. BBI was honored to welcome SU Chancellor and President Kent Syverud, and College of Law Dean Craig Boise to its meeting. Continue Reading