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The K.LisaYang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability housed within the ILR School at Cornell University conducts research and provides continuing education and technical assistance on many of the aspects of disability in the workplace.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 7d
The Disability Workforce Development Center provides essential employment services training for professionals who support individuals with disabilities seeking competitive integrated employment.

Join us on October 23rd for our 1st webinar.
Go to: ytionline.org/webinars/71
Individuals in a meeting seated around a table. Logos for the Yang-Tan Institute and the ILR School at Cornell University. The Yang-Tan Institute is excited to present essential employment services training for professionals who support individuals with disabilities seeking competitive integrated employment.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 12d
Leslie Shaw and Katie Brendili Brown delivered two presentations focused on transition predictors and effective practices at the DCDT Conference for Project ATTAIN.
#DCDT
Leslie Shaw, Katie Brendili Brown and Lauren Bruno standing in front of presetation titled "Pre-service Teacher Implementation of the SDLMI & It's Impact on Autistic Students' Self-Determination" Leslie Shaw and Katie Brendili Brown in front of presentation slides titled "Predictors of Community Participation for Autistic People".
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 13d
Debora Wagner and Aleyda Toruno presenting Ray Cebula with the Thomas P. Golden Award at the National Association of Benefits and Work Incentives Specialists (NABWIS) Convention! 💛 ⭐
#NABWIS
Ray laughing at speech presentation for his award Debora and Aleyda presenting Ray with award
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 13d
Our Work Incentive Support Center (WISC) team spent the week presenting at the National Association of Benefits and Work Incentives Specialists (NABWIS) Convention!
#NABWIS
4 person panel speaking at front of room of room in front of audience Debora and Aleyda speaking at podium Ray presenting in front of screen reading the “L” Word: Lobbying Aleyda presenting while a service dog sits quietly in the front row
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 13d
Today, October 10th, is World Mental Health Day — a time to raise awareness, break the stigma, and prioritize emotional well-being. 💚 #WorldMentalHealthDay #MentalHealthMatters #StopTheStigma
Be Kind to your mind wirtten inside a polaroid frame taped to a background with World Health Day October 10th written below.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 16d
Cornell University will receive $5.1 million as the Trump administration seeks to find a source and cure for autism.
www.npr.org/2025/10/06/n...
Amid funding cuts and public health battles, NIH issues autism research grants
Cornell University will receive $5.1 million as the Trump administration seeks to find a source and cure for autism.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 21d
October 1st means - Happy NDEAM everyone!
The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2025 is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Learn more! www.dol.gov/agencies/ode...
#NDEAM
The poster is rectangular in shape with a dark blue background and an array of red, white and blue graphical fireworks of different sizes. Five of these fireworks frame photos of people with different disabilities working in various environments. Below the images, the words “Celebrating Value and Talent, National Disability Employment Awareness Month” appear. Across the bottom are a logo that says, “America 250,” the DOL seal followed by the words “Office of Disability Employment Policy, United States Department of Labor,” and the hashtag #NDEAM on top of the words “80th Anniversary” and the website address dol.gov/odep.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 23d
"Cornell researchers have now created a high-resolution electronic tactile display that is more robust than other haptic braille systems and can operate in messy, unpredictable environments."
news.cornell.edu/stories/2025...
Tiny explosions, soft materials make onscreen braille more robust | Cornell Chronicle
By combining the design principles and materials of soft robotics with microscale combustions, researchers created a high-resolution electronic tactile display that can operate in messy, unpredictable...
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 23d
Join YTI & The Arc Madison Cortland on 11/19 for Building Pathways to Collaborative Partnerships to Support Successful Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS)
Register: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/11319/regi...
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 27d
🚨 Don't Miss Out! Check out our September Newsletter and Subscribe Today!
Get the latest information on disability-related research, policy, events, consultation and more sent straight to your inbox! 📩
Read & Subscribe Today!
www.ilr.cornell.edu/yti/yti-news...
Image of website. ILR Home. Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability, YTI Newsletter- September 2025. Highlights, Upcoming Events, Subscribe.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 27d
Our own Debora Wagner contributed to this article, offering insight on the real challenges people face when navigating the disability benefits system.

click the link below to view the article via @pubhealthwatch.bsky.social

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For People With Mental Illness, the Path to Disability Benefits Can Be Long and Difficult - Public Health Watch
A shortage of mental-health providers and other barriers to proving a disabling condition can make qualifying for benefits especially challenging. Federal funding cuts could worsen the picture.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Sep 17
Ray Cebula and Debora Wagner from our WISC team presenting at the NENA (National Employment Network Association) Conference in Las Vegas, NV ⭐ #NENA2025
Ray Cebula presenting at front of room with people in audience. Debora Wagner speaking in front of slides projected behind her on a screen with the audience in front of her.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Sep 17
Today, we had the pleasure of meeting with Annie Gomes Redig and visiting team members Maria and Bruna from the University of Rio de Janeiro State (UERJ) to discuss transition services in Brazil. 🌎🤝 #Education
YTI and University of Rio de Janeiro State (UERJ) staff in conference room with photo of someone joining by zoom in the background on a monitor
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Sep 3
Leveraging Tax Credits to Include Workers and Customers with Disabilities was a resounding success!
Roxanne Griffith and Jennifer Pawlewicz presenting for the EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability project at the America's SBDC Future of Work conference #2025SBDC
Jennifer holding a microphone, while standing in front of presentation being projected on large screen. Roxanne at front of room presenting in front of slides projected on screen behind her. Roxanne smiling, and presenting in front of slides projected on screen behind her. Jennifer smiling, holding a microphone and standing in front of slides projected on screen behind her.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Sep 3
Attending the America's SBDC Future of Work conference? Be sure to stop by the EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability table! We’d love to connect, chat, and show you what we’ve been working on. See you there!
#2025SBDC
Roxanne and Jennifer hosting the EARN table at the SBDC conference.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Sep 3
Roxanne Griffith and Jennifer Pawlewicz presenting "Accessible Business Advising" for the EARN - Employer Assistance and Resource Network on Disability project at the Americas Sbdc Future of Work conference #2025SBDC
Roxanne Griffith presenting in front of projected screen. Jennifer Pawlewicz presenting Key Takeaways on screen that is projected behind her.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Aug 27
Register now for the 2025 New York State
DREAM (Disability Rights & Employment Awareness Month) Symposium!
October 28 & 29, Albany, NY
To Register: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/11209/regi...
2025 New York State DREAM (Disability Rights & Employment Awareness Month) Symposium. October 28 & 29, Albany, NY The symposium will feature: Job fair for people with disabilities Vendor fair Assistive technology demonstration Job preparation assistance: - Mock interviews - Virtual career centers - Resume workshop - Benefits planning Breakout sessions and more! This event is free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible. ASL and CART will be provided at all workshops and presentations. Additional accommodations can be requested upon registration. NYS Seal - Office of the Chief Disability Officer. The DREAM Symposium is sponsored by the NYS Office of the Chief Disability Officer (CDO); The NYS Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD); The NYS Department of Labor (DOL); The NYS office of Mental Health (OMH); The NYS Department of Civil Service (DCS); The NYS Education Department (SED/ACCES-VR); The NYS Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS/CFB); The NYS Office of General Services (OGS); The NYS Workers’ Compensation Board (WCB); The NYS Division of Human Rights (DHR); The NYS Office of Employee Relations (OER); The NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD); The NYS Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV), and the Yang-Tan Institute at Cornell University.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Aug 25
YTI Asks, ‘Can Career Coaching Be Transformative?’
www.ilr.cornell.edu/yti/news/yti...
YTI Asks, ‘Can Career Coaching Be Transformative?’ | The ILR School
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Aug 22
YTI would like to highlight the success of our partners in the Oregon Inclusive Career Advancement Program (ICAP)! YTI's Kimberly Osmani and Valerie Malzer recently had the pleasure of presenting and facilitating a day-long statewide event at Clackamas Community College.
Kim and Val smiling in front of podium Richard presenting to room full of people at tables. Group of 6 presenters smiling in front of stage. Participants sitting at table- one holding microphone giving feedback to presenter.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Aug 11
To Register:
www.ilr.cornell.edu/programs/pro...
Disability in the Workplace: A Just-in-Time Course for Leaders
This course prepares managers to support employees around disability disclosure, reasonable accommodation and performance management. Building on Cornell’s innovative ‘Just-in-Time Toolkit for Manager...
www.ilr.cornell.edu
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Aug 11
Disability in the Workplace: A Just-in-Time Course for Leaders! This two-day in-person course in October prepares managers to support employees around disability disclosure, reasonable accommodation and performance management. Space is limited, so sign up today! www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhX_...
Registration Open for Disability in the Workplace Course for Leaders:
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Aug 5
Disability in the Workplace: A Just-in-Time Course for Leaders! This 2-day in-person course prepares managers to support employees around disability disclosure, reasonable accommodation performance management.

Register: www.ilr.cornell.edu/programs/pro...
To view:
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Disability in the Workplace Course for Leaders: Coming October 2025
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Jul 31
Thank you to everyone who attended our webinar with The Harkin Institute yesterday! The webinar provided a hands-on overview of how to utilize DisabilityStatistics.org in your work. For those who couldn't join us, you can watch the full recording now: youtu.be/DNXLtj_0ArY
#DisabilityStatistics
Disability Statistics | Northeast ADA Center
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Jul 24
Support your team with confidence! Join our in-person course for managers on disability disclosure, accommodations & performance. Based on Cornell’s Just-in-Time Toolkit. Early bird registration now open!
www.ilr.cornell.edu/programs/pro...
Woman wearing headset, sitting at desk, working on laptop. Compliance with disability rights laws will help you get and keep the talent you need. Compliance with disability employment laws is just the beginning. Join peers and experts to explore how inclusive practices can unlock new talent pipelines, improve retention, and enhance your brand. Disability in The Workplace A Just-in-Time Course for Leaders October 14-15, 2025, New York City SPECIAL EARLY BIRD PRICING THROUGH 8/1 Led by national disability inclusion experts, the course features interactive activities, small group workshops, and actionable guidance you can apply immediately. Interactive, Hands-On Learning Through small-group workshops and interactive exercises, managers will build a personal playbook to guide them in real workplace scenarios. Limited Space Available-Enroll Today! For additional information, please contact disabilitytoolkit@cornell.edu. Scan here to sign up - QR code. Cornell University ILR School logo and K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability logo.
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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Jul 24
Want to harness the power of disability data in your work? Join us 7/30 for a webinar in collaboration with the Harkin Institute! We'll explore DisabilityStatistics.org and show you how to apply it in real-world scenarios. Register now! harkininstitute.drake.edu/2025/07/14/d...
#DisabilityData
A Woman writing in a notebook with statistics on screen in front of her. Digging into Disability Data: Making DisabilityStatistics.org work for you. Wednesday, July 30th, 12pm CT. The Harkin Institute logo and the Yang-Tan Institute logo.
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