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Burton Blatt Institute, Eastern Washington University partner to promote entrepreneurship for people with disabilities in Ghana
Gary Shaheen G’86, Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity senior vice president, and Romel Mackelprang, Eastern Washington University professor and noted researcher on accessibility for people with disabilities, worked on site during the week of Feb. 7 with partners…
Burton Blatt Institute recognized in proposed NY legislation to support self-employment for people with disabilities
The New York State Senate introduced two bills Jan. 4 aimed at dramatically expanding entrepreneurship opportunities for people with disabilities. The measures were sponsored by Sen. Martin Golden (R-Brooklyn). The bills reflect the success of the Start-Up NY program and…
Burton Blatt Institute develops Employer Resources for incorporating people with disabilities into the workplace
Employer Resources, developed by the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity under its Employer Demand Project, are now available online. The Employer Demand briefs and toolkit are designed to provide employers with resources on incorporating people with disabilities into…
Burton Blatt Institute experts to provide legal analysis as part of $2.35 million grant
In New York state, unemployment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities has reached 66 percent, and those who are employed often have difficulty obtaining competitive employment that earns them at least a minimum wage. The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI)…
BBI hosts virtual celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities
In celebration of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Burton Blatt Institute at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity and the Institute on Disability and Public Policy (IDPP) at American University will host a virtual lunch event from noon-1 p.m. EST on…
SU education professor and acclaimed technology researcher named Burton Blatt Institute Fellow
Alan Foley, associate professor of instructional design, development and evaluation at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity’s School of Education, has been selected as a fellow at the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity. BBI Fellow appointments provide select and accomplished faculty the…
Alumnus’s $100,000 gift to BBI will support next generation of disability leaders
In support of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity, Howard D. Olinsky, L’85, a disability law attorney representing clients across the country, has announced a commitment of $100,000 to BBI, one of the institute’s most generous private donations….
Burton Blatt Institute to co-host conference on genetic discrimination
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity will co-host a conference on “Genetic Discrimination – Transatlantic Perspectives on the Case for a European-Level Legal Response.” Sponsored in partnership with the Centre for Disability Law and Policy at the National…
Center on Human Policy to celebrate 40th anniversary with research and advocacy conference, Nov. 11-12
The Center on Human Policy will celebrate its 40th anniversary with a two-day research and advocacy conference on Nov. 11-12 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, coinciding with Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity’s Orange Central weekend. Alumni, friends, advocates and supporters from around the…
IVMF’s Schmeling to present on universal design, explore opportunities to assist international organizations during Latin American trip
James Schmeling, managing director of the Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF) at Â鶹ƵµÀUniversity and executive director of the Global Universal Design Commission, will travel to São Paulo, Brazil through Oct. 28 to present on Universal Design (UD)…