CUNY Disability News

Access & inclusion for the City University of New York’s students with disabilities

[AHRC New York City @AHRCNYC]

Fall 2024 applications for the Melissa Riggio Higher Education Program at the City University of New York are now open! We offer a comprehensive program of study for motivated young adults with intellectual disabilities in partnership with the renowned @CUNY system.

[CUNY School of Professional Studies @CUNYSPS]

Meet Allan Goldstein, a CUNY SPS alumni from the MA in Disability Studies program and renowned author who had the opportunity to be featured on PBS News this summer:
https://t.co/lxMhOuZso5

[The City University of New York @CUNY]

We have a terrific academic, internship and career advisement program for students with disabilities called CUNY LEADS, as well as our Inclusive and Adaptive Athletics program. 70% of students with disabilities are employed after graduation, double the national average. #CUNYSOTU

[CUNY Disability News @CUNYDisability]

CUNY Disability Programs, the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities (CCSD) @CCSD_Advocates, and the University Student Senate (USS) @USSCUNY proudly support National Disability Voter Registration Week (Sept 11th-15th). #NDVRW #DisabilityVote #RevUp #AAPD
#CUNY #CUNYvotes

[CUNY Disability News @CUNYDisability]

#CUNYLEADS is excited to join @CID_NY at @Hunter_College this Friday-- come check out our table at the resource fair to get more information!

[CIDNY @CID_NY]

Join us this Friday 7/28 at @Hunter_College for The Road To Success: True, Meaningful Occupational Choices, an event focusing on career exploration and employment for out-of-school and out-of-work young adults aged 18 to 30.

Register: https://t.co/eW7O0iRCOF

[Queens College Today @QCToday]

Yesterday, QC & @CCSD_Advocates celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which protects the rights of those with disabilities. ♿️
@CUNYDisability

[Queens College Today @QCToday]

Today, we celebrate the 33rd anniversary of the #AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct (ADA)! Join us for a BBQ in front of the SU!

[Félix V. Matos Rodríguez @ChancellorCUNY]

Honoring the significance of the Americans with Disabilities Act at @CUNY! Our students with disabilities exemplify the spirit of inclusion that enriches our community. From adaptive athletics to mentoring, our graduates are helping build a more equitable workforce! #ADA33

[The Graduate Center @GC_CUNY]

In just 3 minutes, Navena Chaitoo (@navenachaitoo) presents her @JohnJayCJPhD Criminal Justice dissertation about the school-to-prison pipeline for students with disabilities https://t.co/EZt0FhMqUR #DissertationShowcase

[CUNY School of Law @CUNYLaw]

Prof @nmchin, Disability & Aging Justice Clinic @CUNYLaw co-director, will appear on a panel of experts discussing action in the face of recent rollbacks on disability rights and critical upcoming SCOTUS cases

JULY 11 at @GC_CUNY
https://t.co/xXFsnKfzMI

#DisabilityTwitter

[The City University of New York @CUNY]

Gesy Duran is graduating from @bmcc_cuny on a high note. Her idea for a portable tray that helps adapt any table to accommodate people with disabilities won a $10,000 grant from the Blackstone Charitable Foundation. She was one of five national winners! https://t.co/IUSzeir6T1

[The City University of New York @CUNY]

.@BCCcuny alum & current @CUNYSPS student Lennyn Jacob made City & State's "2023 Higher Ed Power 100" list for her leadership as Chair of @CUNYDisability. Lennyn shares her story as a student, parent, professional, and disabilities advocate:https://t.co/28dxxCiih8 #CUNYProud

[CUNY School of Professional Studies @CUNYSPS]

BA in Disability Studies student 𝗟𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆𝗻 𝗝𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗯 was named to the City & State's 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟬𝟬 list for her work with the CUNY Coalition for Students with Disabilities. She sat down with us to share her story: https://t.co/R9hEmuoubb

[Career Services @LaGuardiaCareer]

CUNY LEADS invites you to join a discussion on empowering your professional journey with topics including disability, accessibility, accommodation, and wellness. Register at https://t.co/RPpB1NaEAw
This event will take place on Thursday, 4/27 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm.

[CUNY School of Professional Studies @CUNYSPS]

As part of @CUNY Disability Awareness Month this April, we're honored to pay tribute to renowned disability rights activist 𝗝𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗵 “𝗝𝘂𝗱𝘆” 𝗛𝗲𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗻, who passed away this March: https://t.co/pu2TGCaoeG

[CUNY Dance Initiative @cdi_dance]

In April, @LPAContheMAP resident Isaac Iskra presents a master class & new #dance work FAUVE at @LaGuardiaCC.

4/22, FREE MASTER CLASS: https://t.co/birlNHGA0Y

4/27-28, PERFORMANCE: https://t.co/y9K7RYGwAU

Fauve explores depression faced by people on & off the #Autism Spectrum.

[CUNY Disability News @CUNYDisability]

Last night we closed out this year's CUNY Neurodiversity Conference with an art exhibition & reception at @bmcc_cuny. The event was truly a celebration of neurodivergent creative expression-- thank you to all who contributed and came to visit!

[Siyu_Suzanna_Chen @SuzannaChen6]

Proud to have three of my photographs exhibited at this amazing conference alongside so many neurodivergent creatives! ♾️🌈

#Neurodivergent #Neurodiversity

[Parents to Improve School Transportation @pistnyc]

This morning! Friday April 14: CUNY Neurodiversity Conference with non-verbal keynote artist #AutismAcceptance @CCSD_Advocates @d75council @rimaleft @superha @CanceMilagros @PictureTheStr1 @profprioleau @Susana67444690 https://t.co/fCxGZVusuQ

[fun facts with lulu 🌈 😷 @FunFactsLulu]

Haven't been up for promo, but I did have a fun time presenting at the CUNY Neurodiversity Conference about language and how particular and echo-y autistics can be this afternoon. I love words