Search Results: disability studies

‘Imaging Disability in Film’ series to be presented as part of SYRFILMFEST’11, Oct. 15

As part of the internationally renowned Syracuse International Film Festival (SYRFILMFEST), the Syracuse University Center on Human Policy, Law and Disability Studies will sponsor a series of disability-themed films and discussions on...
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Faculty Bookshelf

2023-2024 The School Leaders Our Children Deserve: Seven Keys to Equity, Social Justice, and School Reform, Second Edition (Teachers College Press, 2024) George Theoharis The School Leaders Our Children Deserve...
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Michael Gill: Change Doesn’t Come Overnight

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...
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Deep Roots in Disability at Syracuse University

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...
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October Filled with Disability Awareness Events on Campus

October has been nationally designated as Disability Awareness Month, and here at Syracuse University, the Disability Cultural Center, within the Division of Student Affairs, is partnering with constituents across campus to...
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Syracuse Symposium to Host Disability, Transformative Justice Organizer Feb. 7-8

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...
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Center on Human Policy celebrated its 40th anniversary during a two day conference event

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...
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Student Author Challenges Perceptions in ‘I, Too, Am a Dancer!’

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...
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Christine Ashby

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...
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Cultivating an International Student Community

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...
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