Burton Blatt Institute
The Burton Blatt Institute (BBI) at Syracuse University reaches around the globe in its efforts to advance the civic, economic, and social participation of people with disabilities.
Diversity and Inclusion in the American Legal Profession
A survey on disability and LGBTQ+ inclusion by the ABA in collaboration with the Burton Blatt Institute
Diversity and Inclusion in the American Legal Profession
First Phase Findings From a National Study of Lawyers With Disabilities and Lawyers Who Identify as LGBTQ+
A new national study by the ABA, in collaboration with the Burton Blatt Institute at Syracuse University, finds lawyers who identify as disabled and LGBTQ+ report experiencing both subtle and overt forms of discrimination at their workplaces, with common reports of subtle but unintentional bias.
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Diversity and Inclusion in the American Legal Profession: Workplace Accommodations for Lawyers with Disabilities and Lawyers Who Identify as LGBTQ+
Workplace accommodations, vital for employees with disabilities, promote diversity and inclusion efforts in organizations. This article examines who requests accommodations and who is more likely to have requests granted. Article featured in the Journal of Occupational Rehabilitation (2020).
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Press Release
July 14, 2020 - ABA study finds prevalent reports of discrimination faced by disabled, LGBTQ+ lawyers
