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2016 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium

March 31, 2016

Diversity in the Disability Rights Movement: Working Together to Achieve the Right to Live in the World

National Federation of the Blind Jernigan Institute | Baltimore, Maryland | March 31 – April 1, 2016

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear 2016 keynote speaker U.S. District Judge Myron H. Thompson and leading disability rights and civil rights advocates examine the status of diversity in the disability rights movement and explore ways to increase diversity so that all may achieve Dr. tenBroek’s vision of equality of opportunity at the 2016 Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium.  Continue Reading

Blanck Edits and Contributes to Journal Inclusion on Americans with Disabilities Act at 25 for People with Cognitive Disabilities

March 17, 2016

BBI Chairman Peter Blanck Edits and Contributes to Special Issue of the Journal Inclusion on the Americans with Disabilities Act at 25 for People with Cognitive Disabilities

Peter Blanck, BBI Chairman & University Professor at Syracuse University, writes: “The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 has helped to define in the United States and globally the modern view of disability as a central element of the human experience. This second issue, of a two-part Special Issue of the journal Inclusion, examines the ADA at its 25th anniversary. Continue Reading

Jonathan Martinis, Nationally Recognized Disability Legal and Policy Advocate, Joins the Burton Blatt Institute

March 7, 2016

Jonathan Martinis, Esq., J.D., has joined the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University as Senior Director for Law and Policy. Mr. Martinis has over 20 years’ experience representing and advocating for people with disabilities to ensure that they receive the services and supports they need and want to live full, meaningful, and community integrated lives. Continue Reading

“ADA Live!” Show: Episode 29: Supported and Inclusive Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

January 28, 2016

The Southeast ADA Center Will Broadcast the “ADA Live!” Show: Episode 29: Supported and Inclusive Education for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Wednesday – February 3, 2016
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Eastern)

Many young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) are leaving high school and considering post-secondary education programs. Until recently, there were not many opportunities for students with ID to have access to post-secondary education. What began through the efforts of a few individuals and institutes of higher education has developed into a movement of many who share the belief that all students should have access to post-secondary education opportunities that lead to employment and independent living opportunities. Continue Reading