“To my knowledge, this is the only program that integrates students from various disciplines with students with intellectual disability into collaborative teams to problem solve design solutions,” said Beth Myers.
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Beth Myers speaks to NBC News about the ADA’s 30th Anniversary
Assistant professor Beth Myers spoke to NBC News about the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the progress made, and the work still to be done. The ADA was landmark civil rights legislation when passed in 1990, prohibiting discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of public life, including education, employment, public facilities, government services, telecommunications, and more.
$1.5 Million Awarded to the School of Education for Pre-Employment Transition Initiative for Youth With Disabilities
The new Syracuse University Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) hopes to improve these outcomes over the next five years through community partnerships and support services, specifically focusing on underserved youth with disabilities in Central New York.
InclusiveU: Supporting the Orange Experience for All
Through InclusiveU, students with intellectual and developmental disabilities can be part of a strong community, taking advantage of opportunities across campus while learning to be independent.
School Of Education Receives $9 Million to Improve Outcomes for Students with Disabilities in 51 Area Districts
The grant contracts will support the development of the Mid-State Regional Partnership Center and two Family and Community Engagement Centers, to support teachers, administrators, students and families in 51 school districts to improve graduation rates and post-school outcomes for students with disabilities.