"Recognizing and embracing diversity in our abilities is central to understanding our common shared human experience."
Thomas Golden, Executive 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.
NEW YORK STATE PROMISE
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.
NORTHEAST ADA CENTER
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.
NEW YORK STATE CASE
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.
PARTNERS IN POLICYMAKING
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.
DIVERSITY PARTNERS
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.
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
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October 18, 2017
TRAINING | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PMT2.C1 Facilitating Job Coaching and Employment Supports
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October 19, 2017
TRAINING | 8:30 AM - 4:30 PMT1.C4 Business Engagement
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October 19, 2017
TRAINING | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PMT2.E4 Understanding Challenging Behaviors in the Workplace
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October 19, 2017
TRAINING | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMOverview of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
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