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Arts & Culture

BBI, Syracuse University Libraries Partner with Disability Writer, Scholar and Activist Kenny Fries on Arts Grant

Friday, August 14, 2020, By Kelly Homan Rodoski

Kenny Fries, a world-renowned poet, memoirist and disability arts leader and a professor in the creative writing master’s of fine arts degree program at Goddard College, will partner with the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI), Syracuse University Libraries and “Wordgathering: A…

Jurist

Arlene Kanter writes, “Turning Their Back on People with Disabilities in the Name of Religious Freedom.”

Sunday, July 26, 2020, By Lily Datz

Arlene Kanter, professor in the College of Law and founder and director of the Disability Law and Policy Program, authored the Jurist op-ed titled, “Turning Their Back on People with Disabilities in the Name of Religious Freedom.” In the op-ed…

The Hill

Arlene Kanter writes, “Religious freedom is no reason to deny people with disabilities the right to equality in the workplace.”

Sunday, July 26, 2020, By Lily Datz

Arlene Kanter, professor in the College of Law and founder and director of the Disability Law and Policy Program, authored The Hill op-ed titled, “Religious freedom is no reason to deny people with disabilities the right to equality in the…

Health & Society

‘ADA LIVE!’ Focuses on Future of Disability Rights

Monday, July 20, 2020, By News Staff

Lex Frieden, “chief architect” of the Americans with Disabilities Act, is the next guest of the “ADA LIVE!” podcast, available Friday, July 24, at 1 p.m. ET at SoundCloud “ADA Live!” Frieden will engage in a discussion of the past, present…

The New York Times

“Disability Pride: The High Expectations of a New Generation.”

Friday, July 17, 2020, By Lily Datz

Doron Dorfman, associate professor in the College of Law, was interviewed by The New York Times for the story, “Disability Pride: The High Expectations of a New Generation.” Dorfman, an expert on disability law and policy, says the public knows…

WFYI Public Media

“Group Home Residents With Disabilities Live With Precautions To Keep COVID-19 At Bay.”

Thursday, July 16, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted by WFYI Public Media for the story, “Group Home Residents With Disabilities Live With Precautions To Keep COVID-19 At Bay.” Landes, an expert on the sociology of disability,…

Disability Scoop

“Group Home Residents With Developmental Disabilities More Likely To Die From COVID-19.”

Monday, July 13, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted by Disability Scoop for the article, “Group Home Residents With Developmental Disabilities More Likely To Die From COVID-19.” Landes, an expert on the sociology of disability, says that…

Science Magazine

“‘Disturbing and cruel.’ Universities blast new visa rule for international students.”

Wednesday, July 8, 2020, By Lily Datz

Andrew Horsfall, assistant dean of international programs at the College of Law, was interviewed by Science Magazine for the article “‘Disturbing and cruel.’ Universities blast new visa rule for international students.” Horsfall calls the new rule “disturbing and cruel,” but…

LiveAction

“Pressured to sign DNRs during COVID-19, persons with disabilities are twice as likely to die”

Monday, July 6, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted by LiveAction for the article, “Pressured to sign DNRs during COVID-19, persons with disabilities are twice as likely to die.” Landes, who studies disability, says that the higher…

NPR

“COVID-19 Infections And Deaths Are Higher Among Those With Intellectual Disabilities

Tuesday, June 9, 2020, By Lily Datz

Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by NPR for “COVID-19 Infections And Deaths Are Higher Among Those With Intellectual Disabilities.” Professor Landes specializes in the sociology of disability, and the majority of his research…