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Second Edition of Disability Law and Policy Released for the Upcoming 34th Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act
Burton Blatt Institute Chairman and University Professor Peter Blanck’s 2nd edition of “Disability Law and Policy” was released in honor of the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). “Disability Law and Policy provides an overview of the…
Disability Pride Week 2024: Celebrates Individuals Embracing Their Full Identities
Disability Pride Week, April 14-20, means something different to everyone as it celebrates individuals embracing their full identities, including disabilities. In the pursuit of recognizing the intersectionality and diversity within disability, honoring and educating about the experiences of people with…
Advancing Access and Equity: Celebrating Disability Awareness
鶹ƵUniversity is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October, and there are several events taking place on campus and virtually. These opportunities enhance awareness of and support for our disabled community on campus in employment, education, culture…
BBI Senior Advisor Michael Morris Selected as the Recipient of the 2023 NARRTC Distinguished Service Award
NARRTC, formerly known as the National Association of Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers, selected Michael Morris, senior advisor to the Burton Blatt Institute, as the recipient of the 2023 NARRTC Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award is given to individuals…
University to Host 2nd Annual Disability Pride Week
Reclaiming disability as diversity through education and advocacy is the theme for the second annual Disability Pride week, sponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. From April 17-22, the University will celebrate people embracing their full identities, including disabilities,…
Southeast ADA Center Launches Virtual Interview Series: Section 504 at 50
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Southeast ADA Center has launched a special virtual interview series where we speak with leaders of the disability rights movement who advance the cause…
University Honoring International Day of Persons with Disabilities
To honor and celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, 鶹ƵUniversity and the Southeast ADA Center are holding a hybrid presentation, “Why No One Has To Be Normal Anymore,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 1. Stephen…
From Compliance to Commitment to Culture: Reflecting on the 32nd Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
Over the last 32 years, since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on July 26, 1990, progress has been measured by how quickly universities and institutions have moved from compliance with the law to the creation of…
Campus Community Invited to Join in Disability Pride Week Events April 18-23
鶹ƵUniversity’s inaugural Disability Pride Week will be April 18-23, 2022. The week includes a host of events and activities to celebrate and learn from people with disabilities and their lived experiences. Disability Pride Week is a campuswide initiative and…
(Dis)Courses Dialogue Series Highlights Activist-Scholars in Intersectional Disability Cultural Work
The conversation series (Dis)courses: Interdisciplinary Disability Dialogues returns this semester with four luminaries who are engaged with many forms of innovative and intersectional disability cultural work. Hosted by the Office of Interdisciplinary Programs and Outreach at the Burton Blatt Institute and Wordgathering: A…