Disabled By Design
The virtual nature of last week’s meeting for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM), illustrated what the workplace is lacking: inclusive environments. A zoom meeting was not an option last…
An Evening of Virtual Community and Student Life
On the evening of September 17, the CUNY SPS Student Association held a Student Life Information Session, giving students the opportunity to learn more about the many clubs offered at…
How has COVID-19 Affected You?
The Kiosk had the opportunity to interview Academic Director, Disability Studies, Mariette Bates, to learn about the challenges her department has faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the start…
On the Dignity of Youth Work
By Dr. Elizabeth Bishop, Faculty of Youth Studies @CUNYSPS On the Dignity of Youth Work Picture this: less than 30 days from now, you are riding the NYC subway for…
Imagining what could be: COVID-19 and community-youth development 2020
Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to completely eradicate Summer Youth Employment Programs (SYEP) and city-funded camps while increasing funding for law enforcement has been widely criticized (see Teens Take Charge,Girls…
Youth, Youth Workers and the Future of Our City
Over the past month, those of us who work with young people have watched the decimation of the municipal infrastructure that has been designed to support them. New York City…
Honoring Black History Month – CUNY Alumni Gabourey Sidibe
The Kiosk would like to showcase movie star Gabourey Sidibe in honor of Black History Month. Oscar-nominated, Golden Globe and Independent Spirit Award winner, Sidibe, star of the film Precious,…