"Recognizing and embracing diversity in our abilities is central to understanding our common shared human experience."
Thomas Golden, Associate Director
OUR MISSION
The mission of the Yang-Tan Institute on Employment and Disability advances knowledge, policies and practice to enhance equal opportunities for all people with disabilities.
"We help make possible the full participation of people with disabilities in the workplace, the community, and society."
Susanne M. Bruyère
Director
OUR PROJECTS
The Yang-Tan Institute advances equal opportunity for people with disabilities in partnership with federal and state government and philanthropic organizations.
OUR AREAS OF FOCUS
The Yang-Tan Institute focuses on inclusive workplaces, education, work, income, healthy living, community membership, and engaged learning.
ONLINE LEARNING
The Yang-Tan Institute offers online courses on disability and employment support practices critical to supporting people with disabilities in the workplace.
"Online learning provides an affordable, convenient, and learner-friendly environment for today's busy professional."
Ray Cebula
UPCOMING EVENTS
PUBLICATIONS
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State of the Science Conference: Abstract and Executive Summary,
Susanne M. Bruyere, Sarah von Schrader, Sara VanLooy, and Linda Barrington -
Research Brief: Disability Inclusive Recruitment and Hiring Practices and Policies: Who Has Them and What Difference Does it Really Make?,
William Erickson -
Research Brief: Total Compensation Gaps are Distinct from Wage Gaps,
Kevin Hallock, Linda Barrington, Xin Jin, and Melissa J. Bjelland -
Research Brief: The Role of Tasks and Skills in Explaining the Disability Pay Gap,
Kevin Hallock, Melissa J. Bjelland, Xin Jin, and Linda Barrington -
Research Brief: Job-Mobility for People with Disabilities: Impact of Employer-Paid Health Insurance,
Arun Karpur, Melissa J. Bjelland, and Zafar Nazarov -
Research Brief: Employer Practices and the Employment of People with Disabilities: Scoping the Literature,
Arun Karpur and Sara VanLooy