10/30/2026
How far have we come in advancing disability rights and inclusion?
In recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, CUNY SPS is spotlighting Dr. Mark G. Friedman, a pioneering disability rights activist and adjunct associate professor in our Disability Studies programs. Drawing on decades of advocacy, Dr. Friedman reflects on the fight for community inclusion, self-determination, and equal rights for people with developmental disabilities.
Learn how the landmark Pennhurst case helped shape the movement toward community-based living and why the work continues today.
Read more: https://sps.cuny.edu/about/news/cuny-sps-celebrates-ndeam-month-with-spotlight-on-pioneering-disability-rights-activist