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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 3d

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 · 4d

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 · 4d

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

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 · 4d

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 · 7d

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.

www.npr.org

Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 13d

"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...

news.cornell.edu

Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 13d

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 · 17d

🚨 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...

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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 18d

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

publichealthwatch.org/2025/09/22/m...

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.

publichealthwatch.org

Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · 26d

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 · 26d

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.

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.

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

www.ilr.cornell.edu

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.

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.

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

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:

YouTube video by yticornell

www.youtube.com

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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:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHIE...

Disability in the Workplace Course for Leaders: Coming October 2025

YouTube video by yticornell

www.youtube.com

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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

DisabilityStatistics.org

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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...

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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

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Yang-Tan Institute @cornellyti.bsky.social · Jul 17

YTI colleagues enjoyed a 1.3 mile walk together around the beautiful Beebe Lake in the heart of the Cornell University Campus! #Cornell #Summer

8 YTI employees outside Dolgen Hall, getting ready to take a walk together.

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