YTI Works for New York
Overview
In 2025 – and looking ahead – a focus of YTI’s work with the state is to support the goals of New York State Executive Order 31 and Executive Order 40. These orders establish New York as a model employer of people with disabilities and call for the state to pursue employment-first policies and practices.
In collaboration with multiple partners statewide, including the New York State Office of the Chief Disability Officer, YTI is conducting research and offering educational activities to improve opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities to obtain competitive integrated employment. YTI shares the results of this work with policymakers, state agencies, community-based organizations, workforce and economic development personnel, and disability service providers.
YTI also serves New York through a variety of projects, including the Northeast ADA Center, New York State Consortium for Advancing and Supporting Employment, and Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment, as well as the Technical Assistance Partnership for Data and Technical Assistance Partnership for Transition.
Why This Work Matters
The Yang-Tan Institute is dedicated to achieving increased competitive integrated employment opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities.
Additional Info
Contact information
Ellice Switzer, Program Director, Inclusive Workplaces
Email: es656@cornell.edu
Phone: 607-255-2768
Funding agencies
Principal investigator
Collaborating partners
New York State Office of the Chief Disability Officer