K. Lisa Yang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability

New York State PROMISE is a research study designed to identify the best ways to help youth with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income to successfully prepare for and transition from high school to adult living, learning, and earning.

The Northeast ADA Center supports people with disabilities, their families, state and local governments, organizations, and companies to understand their rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our Center’s staff provides trainings, technical assistance and materials throughout New York State, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

TThe New York State Consortium for Advancement of Supported Employment (NYS CASE) provides free professional development training to supported employment providers with a current contract with the NYS Education Department, ACCES-VR. NYS CASE advances fidelity-based supported employment policy and practice throughout NYS, leading to the integrated labor force participation of individuals with the most severe disabilities.

New York State Partners in Policymaking is an innovative national model of leadership training and development for individuals with developmental disabilities and family members who are interested in working in collaboration with legislators and policymakers to influence all levels of disability policy development and system change.

The goal of the Diversity Partners Project is to enhance the bridge between labor supply and demand by engaging agencies and personnel in capacity building and organizational change to create and sustain mutually beneficial employer partnerships.