ADAPT in ReelAbilities Disability Film Festival
As part of the 9th Annual ReelAbilities New York Disability Film Festival, ADAPT was thrilled to participate in collaboration with community partners. ReelAbilities is the United States’ largest film festival dedicated to showcasing films by, or about, people with disabilities. It was founded by Jewish Community Center (JCC) Manhattan in 2007. On March 7th, Illuminart […]
154th Street Day Program Honors Women’s History Month
Paul Carraballo, Direct Service Professional (DSP) at the 154th Street Day Program, held a jazz concert where he dedicated several songs to the females who attend and work at 154th Street Day Program in honor of Women’s History Month and the International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day held in March is a global celebration that […]
Allan Goldstein Honored for Commitment to Education and Disability Advocacy
“Disability is not a tragedy. It’s just a different way of living,” Senior Lecturer Allan Goldstein told his students during a recent session of his Disabilities Studies course. Since beginning the course five years ago at NYU Tandon, Goldstein’s classroom has provided a space for relationships and partnerships to grow between engineering students and consultants […]
United Cerebral Palsy of NYC: Carrying the Torch of Quality
By Anne Buechner | CQL Quality Enhancement Specialist In the midst of organizational growth, including absorbing new organizations, a name change and leadership development, two leaders at United Cerebral Palsy of New York City (UCP of NYC) continue in their steadfast charge to impact positive change in people’s lives. Michael Putis and Anne Ross, CQL […]
Staten Island Day Program Visits With College Of Staten Island Disabilities Course
On January 20th, program participants at the Staten Island Day Program participated in the Disabilities Studies course at the College of Staten Island, taught by Dr. David Goode. Visitors included Mike Corbett, President of the Staten Island Self-Advocacy group, Stephanie Wyler, Vice President of the Staten Island Day Habilitation Self-Advocacy Group, and Gerard Mills, outgoing […]