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CUNY SPS Interim Dean Silva-Puras Presenting Faculty Prize to Emily Brooks

Emily Brooks Awarded Faculty Teaching Excellence Prize

July 20, 2022

Brooks is the third recipient of the award, which was first introduced in 2019 to recognize faculty excellence at CUNY SPS.

Willowbrook State School in Staten Island, NY

Spring Lecture Series Honors Those Fighting for Disability Reform

April 27, 2022

Organized by the disability studies programs, the two-part series commemorated the 50th anniversary of the 1972 exposé of Willowbrook State School.

CUNY Disability Awareness Month graphic

CUNY SPS Celebrates CUNY Disability Awareness Month with Events Exploring Key Disability Issues

April 05, 2022

The School's faculty, staff, and students will host talks in April focused on accessibility, disability justice, and pedagogy.

Photo of comedian and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid

Comic and Disability Advocate Inspires CUNY SPS Students

October 19, 2021

CUNY SPS hosted a memorable night of laughter and community-building with comedian, actor, writer, and disability advocate Maysoon Zayid.

2021 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Poster featuring map of United States with graphics of people

Disability Awareness Celebration Highlights Accessibility Trend

October 13, 2021

CUNY SPS is commemorating National Disability Employment Awareness Month with events that explore how accessibility has shifted during COVID.