Newswise — SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Peter Blanck, University Professor and chairman of the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University, will provide expert testimony March 9, in New York City, before the National Council on Disability (NCD). Blanck will discuss emerging issues in regards to disability law, policy, and research such as equal access to technology and opportunities for competitive integrated employment.
NCD is an independent federal agency that makes recommendations to the President and Congress to enhance the quality of life for all Americans with disabilities and their families. The public may join the meeting in a listening-only capacity (with the exception of the public comment period). For call-in information and a complete schedule, visit the Federal Register Notice.
About the Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University BBI reaches around the globe to advance the civic, economic, and social participation of people with disabilities. BBI builds on the legacy of Burton Blatt, former dean of SU’s School of Education and a pioneering disability rights scholar, to better the lives of people with disabilities. BBI engages in projects on civil and human rights, entrepreneurship and employment, technology access, and economic empowerment. With a staff of more than 45, BBI has offices in Syracuse, Washington, D.C., and Atlanta, Ga. For more information, visit http://bbi.syr.edu.
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