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University Honoring International Day of Persons with Disabilities
To honor and celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Syracuse University and the Southeast ADA Center are holding a hybrid presentation, “Why No One Has To Be Normal Anymore,” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 1. Stephen…
“Relative invisibility makes for uphill battle to get COVID vaccines for Americans with IDD”
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed for the PBS NewsHour story “Relative invisibility makes for uphill battle to get COVID vaccines for Americans with IDD.” Landes, an expert on the sociology of disability, has…
“Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.”
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by CTV News (Canada) for the story “Advocates worry as most disabled people left off vaccine priority list.” Landes, who has researched the impact of COVID 19 on…
‘Lawyers Should Provide Sign Language Interpreters for Deaf Clients’
Michael Schwartz, associate professor of law in the College of Law, wrote a commentary for Syracuse.com titled “Lawyers should provide sign language interpreters for Deaf clients.” Schwartz also serves as the director of the Disability Rights Clinic within the College…
Syracuse University, College of Law Sign Agreement with Uzbekistan Institutions to Assist Uzbek Disability Rights Capacity Building
Syracuse University and the College of Law have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three institutions from the Republic of Uzbekistan to strengthen academic ties with the republic, share expertise on disability rights and collaborate to create a disability…
“Children with disabilities face additional challenges returning to school amid coronavirus.”
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was interviewed by ABC News Radio for the story “Children with disabilities face additional challenges returning to school amid coronavirus.” Landes’ most recent research, which found that people with intellectual…
Arlene Kanter writes, “Turning Their Back on People with Disabilities in the Name of Religious Freedom.”
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…
Arlene Kanter writes, “Religious freedom is no reason to deny people with disabilities the right to equality in the workplace.”
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…
“Johnson: Promise of ADA remains unfulfilled.”
Scott Landes, associate professor of sociology in the Maxwell School, was quoted by the San Antonio Express-News for the story, “Johnson: Promise of ADA remains unfulfilled.” Landes, an expert on the sociology of disability, says that the COVID-19 pandemic greatly…
Disability Day of Mourning Candlelight Vigil Planned for Thursday
Syracuse University will hold a Disability Day of Mourning (DDoM) candlelight vigil on Thursday, March 1, from 2-3:30 p.m. in Rooms 304A and B in the Schine Student Center. The Disability Student Union (DSU) and the Disability Cultural Center (DCC),…