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The K.LisaYang and Hock E. Tan Institute on Employment and Disability housed within the ILR School at Cornell University conducts research and provides continuing education and technical assistance on many of the aspects of disability in the workplace.
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🌟 Join us for Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Depression and Bipolar Disorder
#MentalHealth #DepressionAwareness #BipolarAwareness #MentalWellness

🗓 February 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
👉 Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/82
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January 23, 2026 at 8:24 PM
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🎉 Please join us in congratulating Katie Brendli Brown on being named a Fellow by the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (AAIDD)! This prestigious distinction is a high honor recognizing her outstanding contributions to the field of intellectual disabilities. 🎉👏
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January 22, 2026 at 1:18 AM
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📍Our January 2026 Newsletter has been released! Get the latest information on disability-related research, policy, events, consultations and more sent straight to your inbox! 📩 Don't miss out! Subscribe Today!
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January 21, 2026 at 11:35 PM
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🌟 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! TRAINING TOMORROW!

Understanding and Supporting Employment for Individuals with Anxiety Disorders

🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET
#MentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #WorkplaceMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters
👉 Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/81
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January 21, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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🌟 New Training from the Disability Workforce Development Center!

Understanding and Supporting Employment for Individuals with Anxiety Disorders

🗓 January 22, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET
#MentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness #WorkplaceMentalHealth
#MentalHealthMatters
👉 Register: ytionline.org/webinars/81
A woman holding a stress ball, looking off in the distance. Logos for the Yang-Tan Institute and the ILR School at Cornell University. DWDC - Disability Workforce Development Center. Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Anxiety Disorders. January 22, 2026, 2-4 pm ET
January 15, 2026 at 10:28 PM
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🌟 New Training from the Disability Workforce Development Center!
Understanding and Supporting Employment for Individuals with Anxiety Disorders

🗓 Jan. 22, 2026
⏰ 2:00–4:00 p.m. ET
#MentalHealth #AnxietyAwareness
#WorkplaceMentalHealth
👉 Register: ytionline.org/webinars/81
A woman holding a stress ball, looking off in the distance. Logos for the Yang-Tan Institute and the ILR School at Cornell University. DWDC - Disability Workforce Development Center. Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Anxiety Disorders. January 22, 2026, 2-4 pm ET
January 12, 2026 at 9:17 PM
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🌟 Join us for Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Depression and Bipolar Disorder

#MentalHealth #DepressionAwareness #BipolarAwareness #MentalWellness

🗓 February 10, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
👉 Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/82
A Man looking at his reflection a mirror. Logos for the Yang-Tan Institute and the ILR School at Cornell University. DWDC - Disability Workforce Development Center. Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Depression and Bipolar Disorder, February 10, 2026, 10:00-11:30 am ET.
January 7, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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🌟 New Training from the Disability Workforce Development Center!
Understanding and Supporting Employment for Individuals with Anxiety Disorders
🗓 Jan. 22, 2026
⏰ 2–4 pm ET
#MentalHealth
Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/81
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January 6, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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✨ Season’s greetings from the Yang-Tan Institute! We wish you a joyful and peaceful holiday season and a wonderful year ahead. ✨
#HappyHolidays
❄️ Click link to view our holiday card to you! holiday.yangtaninstitute.org
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December 19, 2025 at 12:50 AM
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Join us for Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Depression and Bipolar Disorder

🗓 February 10, 2026, 2026
⏰ 10:00–11:30 a.m. ET
👉 Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/82
Man looking at his reflection a mirror. Logos for the Yang-Tan Institute and the ILR School at Cornell University. DWDC - Disability Workforce Development Center. Understanding Supporting Employment for Individuals with Depression and Bipolar Disorder, February 10, 2026, 10:00-11:30 am ET.
December 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
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🌟 You still have time to Register! Webinar Tomorrow!
🗓 December 18, 2025
⏰ 3:00–4:30 p.m. ET
👉 Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/77
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December 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
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Our November Newsletter has been released!
Read and Subscribe Today!
Get the latest information on disability-related research, policy, events, consultation and more sent straight to your inbox!

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December 17, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Tools You Can Use and More: 2025 Year-in-Review for YTI -
Check out the "tools you can use to improve the work lives of people with disabilities" from the Yang-Tan Institute this year!
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December 16, 2025 at 10:40 PM
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Employment First Is Focus of 2025 DREAM Symposium -
The Yang-Tan Institute had the honor of helping plan and support this incredible event, along with the NY State Office of the Chief Disability Officer and partners from other state agencies. #DREAMSymposium
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December 16, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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Congratulations to our Thomas P. Golden Employee Recognition Award Winners: Brett Blanchard, Jennifer Perry, and Lydia Dempsey! 🎉
Gold glitter at the top and bottom of the page. Congratulations! Thomas P. Golden Employee Recognition Award Winners: Brett Blanchard, Jennifer Perry and Lydia Dempsey.
December 12, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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Join us in exploring what informed choice really means in supported employment.
Perfect for Employment Service Professionals (ESPs) looking to strengthen their ethical foundation and practical skills.
👉 Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/77
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December 10, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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Join us for this FREE Training!
Register now for Part One of a two-part series to explore Pre-ETS, the benefits of collaboration, and ways to improve results for students with disabilities.
Registration: events.yangtaninstitute.org/e/11319/regi...
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December 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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As if there aren't enough other things to keep us up at night: Unique Ethical Considerations to Working with Youth
🗓 December 9, 2025
⏰ 1-3 pm ET
✅ Approved for CRC ethics credits
👥 For VRCs and employment service professionals
👉 Register here: ytionline.org/webinars/76
Individuals in a meeting seated around a table. Logos for the Yang-Tan Institute and the ILR School at Cornell University. DWDC - Disability Workforce Development Center. As if there aren't enough other things to keep us up at night: Unique Ethical Considerations to Working with Youth. December 9, 2025, 1-3 pm ET.
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 PM
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Today we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
This year's theme is fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress! #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities
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December 3, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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📍Our November Newsletter has been released!
Read and Subscribe Today!
Get the latest information on disability-related research, policy, events, consultation and more sent straight to your inbox! 📩
Don't Miss Out!
www.ilr.cornell.edu/yti/newslett...
YTI Newsletter - November 2025. Highlights, Upcoming Events, YTIOnline, Subscribe.
November 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Susanne Bruyere was recently a Keynote speaker at an event in Taiwan and had the opportunity to enjoy dinner in Taipei with Cornell University Alumni!
#Cornell #Alumni
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November 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
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Are you ready to deepen your understanding of Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) services?
Join our online training to learn how VR empowers individuals with disabilities to achieve competitive, integrated employment.
#VocationalRehabilitation
👉 Learn more & register: ytionline.org/webinars/75
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November 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Visit our Combat2Careers website -
For Student Veterans moving into the workplace or Career Counselors who guide student veterans - you’ll find helpful tools here! Visit our Combat2Careers website - combat2careers.com
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November 11, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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Today we honor all who have served.
Thank you, Veterans! #VeteransDay
#Veterans
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November 11, 2025 at 1:50 PM
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Don't miss this event from The Southern Tier Independence Center!
Our own Wendy Strobel Gower will be on the panel!
Last day to Register- November 10th!
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Diversifying the Workplace. The Employer’s Roadmap to Success . An Employment Advocacy Committee Event Hear from our expert panelists on the benefits of hiring people with disabilities, common misconceptions, tax incentive and wage reimbursement programs, accommodations and more! Photos of: Wendy Strobel-Gower Yang-Tan Institute Cornell University, John Robinson CEO, Our Ability, and Jennifer Slade NYS Department of Education. A complementary brunch buffet will be served. NOVEMBER 18, 2025, 135 EAST FREDERICK ST. BINGHAMTON, NY 13904 REGISTER BY NOV 10TH . QR code to register. Discover the Secret to Hiring Untapped Talent That Lasts .
November 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM