Barry Whaley, M.S., is a Project Director and Principal Investigator at the Burton Blatt Institute, Syracuse University. His current projects include the Southeast ADA Center, the Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center Project, the Mid-Atlantic Youth and Self-Advocacy Project, and the Inclusive Public Space Project. For over forty-five years, he has worked toward equitable access for people with disabilities in our country and worldwide.  His research has been published in peer-reviewed journals, including The Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, Laws, and the Journal of Forensic Science & Addiction Research. His current research examines the impact of race and disability on three ADA-related issues: 1) employment, 2) access to digital technology, and 3) long and short-term poverty. Mr. Whaley is qualified to give expert testimony in federal district court on applicable guidance and industry standards for accommodating people with disabilities in the workplace.