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The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University is proud to support Possible Worlds: 20 Years of the Wynn Newhouse Awards, a major exhibition on view at the Syracuse University Art Museum, located in the Joe and Emily Lowe Galleries, from January 20 - May 9, 2026
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Gary Shaheen Retires from BBI, Continues Collaboration as Senior Fellow. Burton Blatt Institute Syracuse University Gary Shaheen Former Director for Mental Health Initiatives Burton Blatt Institute

Gary Shaheen Retires from the Burton Blatt Institute, Continues Collaboration as Senior Fellow bbi.syr.edu/2025/11/gary...

Ageism Awareness Day - American Society on Aging Ageism Awareness Day is Oct. 9! Learn more about ageism awareness and how you can get involved.

Oct. 9 is Ageism Awareness Day Ageism Awareness Day is an opportunity to draw attention to the impact of ageism in our society and work together to build age-inclusive communities. asaging.org/ageism-aware... #AgeismAwareness

Volunteers needed for research study Researchers at Syracuse University are looking for individuals to participate in a study to learn more about the effectiveness of services provided to jobseekers with disabilities. If you are interested or want to learn more about this opportunity, contact the Burton Blatt Institute by email at VRstudy@syr.edu Your are eligible if you: Are 18-64 years old Currently receive SSI or SSDI Have access to internet via phone, tablet, or computer Are not currently receiving benefits counseling services Participation is voluntary Participation involves Completing 3 online surveys of 30 minutes each Being assigned to one of two groups. Activities may differ by group; some participants will take part in additional sessions related to benefits counseling Participants will receive A $25 e-gift card for signing up to participate A $25 e-gift card for each online survey completed Interested? If you are interested or want to learn more about this opportunity, contact the Burton Blatt Institute by email at VRstudy@syr.edu

Researchers at Syracuse University are looking for individuals to participate in a study to learn more about the effectiveness of services provided to jobseekers with disabilities. Interested or want to learn more about this opportunity, contact the Burton Blatt Institute at VRstudy@syr.edu

Disability as a Critical Element in Exploring the Racial Wealth Gap

New Report Prepared for Syracuse University’s Lender Center for Social Justice – Disability as a Critical Element in Exploring the Racial Wealth Gap. In this report we explore the racial wealth gap for people with disabilities in the United States. bbi.syr.edu/2025/09/disa...

BBI is excited to announce our newest member of our Senior Fellows team - Robin Paul Malloy. E.I. White Chair and Distinguished Professor of Law at Syracuse University. Learn more about Robin Malloy and Our Fellow Program. bbi.syr.edu/2025/07/robi...

Join us for the second day of our conference!!!

Happening today!!! Registration is still Open!!!

Join us and learn all about our research.

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ID: Across the top is a logo on the far left with three shadow outlines in green, orange and blue next to the words Disability Inclusive Employment Policy, on the far right is the logo of three red mountains under which the words Employer Disability Practices Center are written, both on a blue banner background. Below the banner is a stock photo of three individuals around a computer desk. Overlaid in blue lettering on white background State of the Science Free Virtual Conference. Below this is black lettering on beige background that reads Bridging Research and Practice: Advancing Disability Employment. Below this reads ASL & CART services provided on the far left, next to Date 12 May 2025 and 13 May 2025, next to QR registration code, next to Time: 01:00pm-04:30pm EST and 01:30pm-05:00pm EST. Floating below this is a blue box with WEBINAR AGENDA in white lettering. Below this box on an orange background in black lettering is the agenda: Opening remarks - Peter Blanck and Doug Kruse, Session 1 - Advancing Disability Employer Practices, Session 2 - Emerging Employment Trends: Opportunities and Barriers, Session 3 - Driving Disability Employment in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Session 4 - Trends and Insights into Disability Employment Growth, Closing Remarks - Peter Blanck, Doug Kruse, Lisa Schur and Nicole Maestas. Below this block is a blue banner: far left - bbi@syr.edu, middle - or use this link to register http:bit.ly/ss-conference-may-2025, far right - NIDILRR Grant number 90RTEM0006-01-00 & RTEM0008-01-00

Less than a week away!! still time to register for our #virtualconference on looking towards the future of #disability #research and #policy to advance #employment for working age adults with disabilities Register using link: bit.ly/ss-conferenc...

ID: Across the top is a logo on the far left with three shadow outlines in green, orange and blue next to the words Disability Inclusive Employment Policy, on the far right is the logo of three red mountains under which the words Employer Disability Practices Center are written, both on a blue banner background. Below the banner is a stock photo of three individuals around a computer desk. Overlaid in blue lettering on white background State of the Science Free Virtual Conference. Below this is black lettering on beige background that reads Bridging Research and Practice: Advancing Disability Employment. Below this reads ASL & CART services provided on the far left, next to Date 12 May 2025 and 13 May 2025, next to QR registration code, next to Time: 01:00pm-04:30pm EST and 01:30pm-05:00pm EST. Floating below this is a blue box with WEBINAR AGENDA in white lettering. Below this box on an orange background in black lettering is the agenda: Opening remarks - Peter Blanck and Doug Kruse, Session 1 - Advancing Disability Employer Practices, Session 2 - Emerging Employment Trends: Opportunities and Barriers, Session 3 - Driving Disability Employment in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Session 4 - Trends and Insights into Disability Employment Growth, Closing Remarks - Peter Blanck, Doug Kruse, Lisa Schur and Nicole Maestas. Below this block is a blue banner: far left - bbi@syr.edu, middle - or use this link to register http:bit.ly/ss-conference-may-2025, far right - NIDILRR Grant number 90RTEM0006-01-00 & RTEM0008-01-00

Less than a week away!! still time to register for our #virtualconference on looking towards the future of #disability #research and #policy to advance #employment for working age adults with disabilities Register using link: bit.ly/ss-conferenc...

ID: Across the top is a logo on the far left with three shadow outlines in green, orange and blue next to the words Disability Inclusive Employment Policy, on the far right is the logo of three red mountains under which the words Employer Disability Practices Center are written, both on a blue banner background. Below the banner is a stock photo of three individuals around a computer desk. Overlaid in blue lettering on white background State of the Science Free Virtual Conference. Below this is black lettering on beige background that reads Bridging Research and Practice: Advancing Disability Employment. Below this reads ASL & CART services provided on the far left, next to Date 12 May 2025 and 13 May 2025, next to QR registration code, next to Time: 01:00pm-04:30pm EST and 01:30pm-05:00pm EST. Floating below this is a blue box with WEBINAR AGENDA in white lettering. Below this box on an orange background in black lettering is the agenda: Opening remarks - Peter Blanck and Doug Kruse, Session 1 - Advancing Disability Employer Practices, Session 2 - Emerging Employment Trends: Opportunities and Barriers, Session 3 - Driving Disability Employment in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Session 4 - Trends and Insights into Disability Employment Growth, Closing Remarks - Peter Blanck, Doug Kruse, Lisa Schur and Nicole Maestas. Below this block is a blue banner: far left - bbi@syr.edu, middle - or use this link to register http:bit.ly/ss-conference-may-2025, far right - NIDILRR Grant number 90RTEM0006-01-00 & RTEM0008-01-00

Explore the research done for the past 5 years and engage with audience members in meaningful discussion, emphasis on looking towards the future of disability research and policy to advance employment for working age adults with disabilities. Register using link: bit.ly/ss-conferenc...

ID: Across the top is a logo on the far left with three shadow outlines in green, orange and blue next to the words Disability Inclusive Employment Policy, on the far right is the logo of three red mountains under which the words Employer Disability Practices Center are written, both on a blue banner background. Below the banner is a stock photo of three individuals around a computer desk. Overlaid in blue lettering on white background State of the Science Free Virtual Conference. Below this is black lettering on beige background that reads Bridging Research and Practice: Advancing Disability Employment. Below this reads ASL & CART services provided on the far left, next to Date 12 May 2025 and 13 May 2025, next to QR registration code, next to Time: 01:00pm-04:30pm EST and 01:30pm-05:00pm EST. Floating below this is a blue box with WEBINAR AGENDA in white lettering. Below this box on an orange background in black lettering is the agenda: Opening remarks - Peter Blanck and Doug Kruse, Session 1 - Advancing Disability Employer Practices, Session 2 - Emerging Employment Trends: Opportunities and Barriers, Session 3 - Driving Disability Employment in Small and Medium-Sized Businesses, Session 4 - Trends and Insights into Disability Employment Growth, Closing Remarks - Peter Blanck, Doug Kruse, Lisa Schur and Nicole Maestas. Below this block is a blue banner: far left - bbi@syr.edu, middle - or use this link to register http:bit.ly/ss-conference-may-2025, far right - NIDILRR Grant number 90RTEM0006-01-00 & RTEM0008-01-00

Explore the research done for the past 5 years and engage with audience members in meaningful discussion, emphasis on looking towards the future of disability research and policy to advance employment for working age adults with disabilities. Register using link: bit.ly/ss-conferenc...

Kat Macfarland at her desk displaying a swimming award

Burton Blatt Institute Senior Fellow Kat Macfarlane, SU Law Professor and director of the Disability Law and Policy Program (DLPP) featured in Syracuse University News Stories - CHAMPIONING DISABILITY RIGHTS and a beacon of resilience, advocacy and excellence . bbi.syr.edu/2025/04/kat-...

Stacey Kernisan

The Southeast ADA Center – a project of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University – welcomes Stacey Kernisan as the new ADA Distance Learning and Training Coordinator, advancing our mission of increasing knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) bbi.syr.edu/2025/04/stac...