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Highlights

ILR grad and legislator makes disability a priority

A disability-related class taught by YTI faculty inspired Josh Lafazan to make accessibility improvements on Long Island.
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ILR grad and legislator makes disability a priority

PROMISE program delivers to students with disabilities

After participating in PROMISE, Capri is applying to college and planning a career.
Student, Capri, with Case Manager, Mia
PROMISE program delivers to students with disabilities

In the News

Cartoons About Disability Will Educate Children

Cornell Chronicle
Familiarizing children with disability is the goal of a Northeast ADA Center video project launching this summer and aimed at students in kindergarten through third grade.
Cartoons About Disability Will Educate Children

Can My Boss Force Me Not to Wear a Face Mask at Work?

Wall Street Journal
Wendy Strobel Gower, program director at the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, says, “It comes down to: Does your company have an obligation to follow the guidance of federal and also state and local authorities?”
Can My Boss Force Me Not to Wear a Face Mask at Work?

Embracing Neurodiversity

HR’s role in workplace inclusion of autism

Embracing Neurodiversity

In New York State

YTI Works for New York State

Partnering with state agencies, policymakers, and communities across New York state to support efforts to increase employment of people with disabilities

Capitol Building in Albany, NY
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