Since the 1940s, Syracuse University has been a leader in research, training, and advocacy efforts in disability Rights and Disability Studies. “If we have learned one thing from the civil...Read More
Kanisha L. Ffriend ’16 tells the story of “Anika” in her new book, I,Too, Am a Dancer! Anika is a young girl of color who is hard of hearing and...Read More
But it certainly happens more quickly if you surround yourself with revolutionary thinkers. That’s one of the reasons Michael Gill, associate professor of disability studies, decided to take his teaching...Read More
On Sunday, October 12, the School of Education will continue its tradition of collaborating the Syracuse International Film Festival by presenting “Imaging Disability in Film,” and “Imagining Disability in Film:...Read More
On November 11-12, 2011, the Center on Human Policy (CHP) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a two day symposium held at Syracuse’s Crown Plaza Hotel. The Center was established in...Read More
International students enrich the School of Education’s community by contributing unique global perspectives. 35 countries are represented in the School of Education’s student body. “Being in the same classroom and...Read More
Leah Lakshmi Piepzna-Samarasinha explores ‘Belonging’ theme through storytelling, social activism Syracuse Symposium continues its yearlong examination of “Belonging” with a mini-residency by acclaimed writer, educator, and disability and transformative justice organizer Leah...Read More
Christine Ashby, Ph.D. is Professor of Inclusive Special Education and Disability Studies at Syracuse University. She teaches across all levels of the program from undergraduate to doctoral. She is also...Read More
Steven J. Taylor, Ph.D. died at his home in South Onondaga on November 8, 2014. Steve is survived by his wife Betsy Edinger, son Jeff, and daughter Lea. He also...Read More
Michael Gill is an associate professor of disability studies in the School of Education at Syracuse University, USA. He is the disability studies minor advisor. Gill is the author of...Read More
