Center for Disability and Education

12/12/2025

Here is an update on the accreditation work happening in inclusive higher education from our partners Think College.

Program accreditation is a critical step for inclusive postsecondary education programs, and The Accreditation Workgroup continues to work hard to develop and refine the process. Keep reading for more information on what's been done and what's to come.

12/08/2025

The University of Kansas has received a five-year, $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education to grow the university’s transition program for students with intellectual disabilities.

A $1.9 million grant from the Department of Education will spur expansion of a support program for students with intellectual disabilities at two Kansas-based institutions.

12/08/2025

New National Trends in Disability Employment December 2025 Jobs Report from Kessler Foundation

The December 2025 National Trends in Disability Employment (nTIDE) report shows that employment outcomes for working-aged people with disabilities remain near historic highs, despite broader economic uncertainty. nTIDE reporting was on hiatus while the federal government shutdown delayed the release of employment data, which only recently became available. To learn more, visit: https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/ntide-disability-employment-holds-steady-after-data-hiatus

12/08/2025

St. John Fisher University is hiring an Inclusion Specialist.

"We are looking for a person who knows what it is like to live with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to join our team as an Inclusion Specialist. This part-time role is important because we want our education to match what people with IDD really care about. Your voice helps us do that."

St. John Fisher University is an independent, liberal arts institution that provides a transformative education to approximately 3,800 undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students each year. Across its five Schools, Fisher offers nearly 40 majors in the humanities, social sciences, natural scien...

12/02/2025

Thankful to be at University of Rochester - Warner School of Education

11/18/2025

Great story about Arts Unlimited.

When Anthony Vignare saw the Artists Unlimited production of “Peter Pan” as a young teen, he was in awe of the people literally soaring — in harnesses — across the stage.  “It was really cool, all the flying,” he said.  Not long after, those actors who caused his imagination to take fl...

11/06/2025

New York Department of State’s Office for New Americans has released “Know Your Resources, Know Your Rights,” a guide for all New Yorkers, including immigrants, to explain your basic rights regarding interactions with law enforcement, food and nutrition resources, health and wellness, and employment.

To find out more or to review to help others, please visit dos.ny.gov/know-your-rights.

New York State resources available to everyone, including immigrants.

10/31/2025

We are celebrating this significant accomplishment. Congratulations to all that worked so hard to make this happen. Congratulations Chris Rosa!

10/11/2025

The fight is not over!

10/08/2025

"The New York State Board of Regents, which oversees the state Education Department, is preparing its recommendations for State Aid to schools in the upcoming legislative session.

One of its priorities going forward is enhancing support for students with disabilities."

The New York state Board of Regents, which oversees the state Education Department, is preparing its recommendations for State Aid to schools in the upcoming legislative session.

10/01/2025

We are pleased to partner with Think College and be a part of the National Coordinating Center grant. This important work will continue.

🎉 We’re proud and honored to share that Think College has been awarded a new five-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue as the National Coordinating Center (NCC) for the Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID)! 🎊 Since 2010, Think College has served in this role, supporting colleges and universities across the country as they expand postsecondary education opportunities for students with intellectual disability.

This new grant will allow us to continue leading this important work, providing technical assistance, evaluation, and resources to the newest cohort of TPSID grantees, as well as continuing to increase awareness and knowledge about the impact and outcomes of postsecondary education for students with intellectual disability. 🎓 We are thrilled for the opportunity to continue to strengthen pathways to and through college for students with intellectual disability, paving the way for greater outcomes in the years ahead. 🌟

Read more about this exciting next chapter at https://thinkcollege.net/think-college-news/think-college-awarded-grant-to-continue-as-the-national-coordinating-center!

09/16/2025

Disability Rights New York is looking for feedback on wheelchair repair delays in New York.

DRNY wants your feedback on wheelchair repair delays in New York.

We want to know how New Yorkers are impacted by delays in getting wheelchair repairs and replacements, why it is important to make repairs faster and more routine, and how wheelchair vendors can do better.

Please take a moment to complete this brief survey: https://ow.ly/VQKs50WOpAP