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Real JOBS NY assists people with psychiatric disabilities find sustainable employment
For Jill Shepherd, who has battled depression and alcoholism, overcoming the barriers that stood in her way to finding a job seemed like an impossible task. When conventional methods of obtaining employment did not work, Shepherd enrolled in the Real…
Article 25’s Stephanie Johnston to deliver keynote lecture at SMAD’s Disaster Proofing Symposium
Stephanie Johnston, education manager at UK humanitarian group Article 25, will speak at the Syracuse University School of Architecture on Friday, Feb. 18, at 5 p.m. in Slocum Hall Auditorium. Her lecture, “Points of Impact: Rethinking the Disaster Response Cycle,”…
Burton Blatt Institute hosts research seminars with disability rights scholars from United States, Israel, Japan
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University will host a series of seminars this month, part of the ongoing opportunities for researchers affiliated with BBI to present on research relative to their area of expertise with impact for people…
Entrepreneurs with disabilities launch nearly 50 businesses in Onondaga County
Start-Up NY/Inclusive Entrepreneurship™ results in self-employment for residents with disabilities Armed with the knowledge and skills she acquired through Start-Up NY and a range of entrepreneurship resources she received as part of Syracuse University’s Inclusive Entrepreneurship™ initiative, Della Brown, a…
Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud to speak at Maxwell
On Monday, Nov. 8, Prince Turki bin Faisal Al Saud, an international diplomat, will give an address on the history of Saudi Arabia, particularly the events that led to the creation of the modern state in 1932 and the climate…
Demo deadline for MEISA’s Battle of the Bands is Sept. 29
Students: In a band and want to get your music out there? Send your demo for a chance to participate in this year’s Battle of the Bands sponsored by MEISA.
Loren Barrigar to perform at Isabella Street Tapestry Garden benefit concert
Loren Barrigar will perform a solo concert co-hosted by Women Transcending Boundaries (WTB), Syracuse Grows and the Northside Collaboratory.
‘Achieving the Dream: Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital’ is topic at April 1 IRP
Thomas Welch, professor and chair of pediatrics at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, will speak at the April 1 session of Institute for Retired Professionals from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Interdisciplinary minor in disability studies explores pop culture, policy, educational themes
The School of Education is now accepting applications for the interdisciplinary minor in disability studies.
Area high school students focus on disability awareness through communications campaigns
Sara Miller(315) 443-9038 On Tuesday, Dec. 1, New York State Assemblyman Al Stirpe (D-North Syracuse) will recognize local high school students for their efforts to combat the stigma of mental, mobility, developmental and sensory disabilities, and change perceptions of disability…