Center on Disability and Inclusion at Syracuse

06/03/2026

Navigating NY's disability supports and need guidance?

Join us at an upcoming Understanding Disability Support in NY: Working Together for Change workshop! Whether you're a self-advocate or a family caregiver, these sessions are your space to find clarity, share experiences, and connect with others who get it.

📅 Upcoming dates:
Self-Advocates:
6/8 Long Island
6/9 NYC
6/10 Poughkeepsie
6/17 Virtual
6/23 Rochester

Family Caregivers:
6/3 Syracuse
6/8 Long Island
6/9 NYC
6/10 Poughkeepsie
6/17 Virtual
6/23 Rochester

Register now at https://www.nysdatn.org/events
Light refreshments served at all in-person events!

06/02/2026

Intelligence ++ is a funding program that supports student innovators in developing ventures aimed at improving inclusion and accessibility for disabled and neurodivergent groups.

Read more about how Cassia plans on further supporting inclusive initiatives through this achievement on the Syracuse University News website:

Rudransh Rajput ’28 and Cassia Soodak ’26 receive Spring 2026 Intelligence++ Venture Grants.

06/01/2026

Took a break from visiting inclusive schools and colleges in Italy to participate in a panel on the current state of academia in the US, hosted by the University of Roma Tre.

05/19/2026

Join us for the inaugural webinar in the IPSE Association Family Webinar Series, “You’re In! Now What?” on June 9 from 5:30–7:00 pm (ET) on Zoom.

This session is open to everyone and will be especially helpful for students who have recently been accepted into an IPSE program, along with their families and networks of support.

Program staff from UMSL and Syracuse University will share practical tips and tools to help students prepare during the summer before college. You’ll hear about organization strategies, meal planning, getting involved on campus, and how to use available supports.

You’ll also hear from:
➡️Current college students sharing what works for them
➡️ Parents and program staff offering strategies to use before college begins
➡️ Alumni reflecting on what they wish they had known before starting college

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and encouraging conversation. All are welcome! You DO NOT have to be a member of the IPSE Association to attend.

👉 Register here: https://ipse.memberclicks.net/familywebinar1

05/12/2026

Congratulations, Lawrence B. Taishoff Center for Inclusive Higher Education graduate, Andrew!

We are so proud of participant (and SU graduate!) from our community habilitation program, Andrew Baum! THIS is why we do what we do here at AccessCNY. These are the stories that make all of us stronger 💪🎓

Read the full story: https://www.accesscny.org/accesscny-participant-andrew-baum-to-graduate-from-syracuse-university/

05/12/2026

Have you seen the SU 2026 Commencement Reflections video yet? Grab a tissue because... 🧡

The Class of 2026 came to from every corner of the world and left with something none of them expected: a community they'll be part of for the res...

05/11/2026

Class of 2026! 🎓🧡

05/08/2026

Consider joining the Business Engagement Group (BEG) - You’ll have the opportunity to help InclusiveU students find meaningful and fulfilling careers.

05/04/2026

We love being a part of this event! Thank you for all you do to bring the disability community together to advocate in Albany and beyond!

05/04/2026

Thank you for believing in us:

A $1 million gift from the Allyn family to the Center on Disability and Inclusion at Syracuse University will expand career services, alumni connections and community resources for graduates.