Burton Blatt Institute

Jason Benetti ’05 Lives Out a Dream on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

For Benetti, every broadcast is a chance to live out the sport he loves and every moment a potential new story waiting to be told.
John Boccacino April 24, 2026
Jason Benetti ’05 Lives Out a Dream on ‘Sunday Night Baseball’

Law Professor Brings ADA’s Global Legacy to Campus Symposium

C. Cora True-Frost G’01, L’01 delves into why universal design is the responsibility of institutions and not individuals.
Dialynn Dwyer April 7, 2026
Law Professor Brings ADA’s Global Legacy to Campus Symposium

Burton Blatt Institute Sponsors Law Students to Attend National Symposium

The Jacobus tenBroek Disability Law Symposium brings together disability rights practitioners, educators and scholars to advance the civil rights of people with disabilities.
Celestia Ohrazda April 7, 2026

Cruel April Poetry Reading Celebrates Artists Living With Disabilities

The annual Point of Contact event will be held April 8 at 5:30 p.m. at Syracuse University Art Museum.
Diane Stirling March 31, 2026
Cruel April Poetry Reading Celebrates Artists Living With Disabilities

BBI Launches Podcast on Future of Disability Employment Policy

The inaugural episode spotlights Lex Frieden, a pioneering disability rights advocate.
Celestia Ohrazda March 2, 2026

College of Law to Host Symposium on Americans with Disabilities Act, Universal Design

Participants will discuss, analyze and share strategies across diverse learning environments; registration is now open.
Robert Conrad Feb. 13, 2026
College of Law to Host Symposium on  Americans with Disabilities Act, Universal Design

Focus on Disability Rights: Q&A With BBI’s Peter Blanck

A recent $4.6 million grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will support the Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Employment
Wendy S. Loughlin Nov. 21, 2025
Focus on Disability Rights: Q&A With BBI’s Peter Blanck

Gary Shaheen Retires From Burton Blatt Institute, Continues as Senior Fellow

Shaheen will continue to support research and outreach activities that promote community participation for people with disabilities.
Celestia Ohrazda Nov. 13, 2025

BBI Awarded $4.6M Grant to Lead Disability Employment Center

The national center contributes to the next generation of federal and state employment policies and serves as a hub for forward-looking research, education and training.
Wendy S. Loughlin Oct. 3, 2025

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
Celestia Ohrazda June 10, 2024

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
News Staff April 11, 2024
Disability Pride Week 2024: Celebrates Individuals Embracing Their Full Identities

Advancing Access and Equity: Celebrating Disability Awareness

Syracuse University is recognizing National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) in October, and there are several events taking place on campus and virtually. These opportunities
Karly Grifasi Oct. 10, 2023
Advancing Access and Equity: Celebrating Disability Awareness

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
Celestia Ohrazda May 4, 2023

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
News Staff April 11, 2023
University to Host 2nd Annual Disability Pride Week
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