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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jul 15

Congrats to @sdeoliveira.bsky.social a brilliant neurodivergent scientist on her promotion to Associate professor @einsteinmededu.bsky.social who participated in our @einsteinmededu.bsky.social ICTR "Disability as Difference: Reducing Researcher Roadblocks" study funded by NCATS

#MedSky #promotion

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jul 14

What helps disability helps everyone. At
@EinsteinICTR retreat, Dr Ariel Fishman cites parallels between this phenomena (aka "curb cut effect") & Translational Science. Read here :

cambridge.org/core/journal...

#MedSky

@universitypress.cambridge.org @einsteinmededu.bsky.social

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jul 10

Kicking off the @EinsteinICTR Retreat of @EinsteinMed and @MontefioreNYC as they share clinical & translational research insights.

#EinsteinICTR #ResearchRetreat #EinsteinMed #MontefioreNYC #MedSky

@einsteinmededu.bsky.social @einsteinphd.bsky.social

Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Institute For Clinical And Translational Research (ICTR) Retreat July 10th 2025

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 30

"The Paul and Hava Story: A Pathway to Marriage" shares the perspectives of a married couple with developmental disabilities. Their story is a powerful reminder that love knows no limits.

youtube.com/watch?v=HFcs...

#DisabilityAwareness #Inspiration #LoveWins

The Paul and Hava Story: A Pathway to Marriage

YouTube video by NYS Council on Developmental Disabilities

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 24

Why are most people with disabilities not represented in research? "Reducing Translational Science (TS) Roadblocks to Disability Research" dives into why this occurs & how TS can change this. A must-read by the CTSA at @einsteinmededu.bsky.social.

www.cambridge.org/core/service...

#disabilities

Einstein-Montefiore Self-Advocates shown, with Joanne Siegel- the Co-Director of our University Center of Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD). The paper is co-authored by UCEDD co-Director Karen Bonuck PhD and Dr. Ariel Fishman.

Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 23

Inspiring art installation at Jay Street-MetroTech featuring vibrant murals by New Yorkers with intellectual & developmental disabilities. A powerful collaboration between the @mta.info & @yainetwork.bsky.social which celebrates artistic talent

thecity.nyc/2025/06/18/a...

#DisabilityArt #SubwayArt

Art Goes Underground at Former Subway Storefronts in Murals From New Yorkers With Disabilities

The MTA has teamed with a nonprofit serving people with autism, Down syndrome and other special needs to display their work inside one-time newsstands.

thecity.nyc

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 23

Free 6 wk bike program for kids 10+ in NYC! Learn bike mechanics, rules of the road, Meets weekly July-Aug in parks across NYC. Bikes, helmets, & vests provided. Register now! Parent/guardian required.

www.bike.nyc/education/pr...

@bikenewyork.bsky.social

#BikeNYC #NYCSummer #BikeNewYork

Summer Program for the Public - Bike New York

This free 6 week program for kids ages 10 and up offers participants a chance to learn the mechanics of riding a bike, the rules of the road, best practices...

www.bike.nyc

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 23

Inspirational stories from US ParaSwimming: From overcoming health challenges to achieving dreams, these athletes including veteran JessicaLong as she headlines at the World ParaSwimming Championship later this year.
#ParaSwimming #TeamUSA #JessicaLong

www.usparaswimming.org/news/2025/ju...

Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 23

The @rfkcenter.bsky.social UCEDD founded May 1st, 1966 now associated with @einsteinmededu.bsky.social EinsteinDeptMed, MontefioreNYC serves the Developmental Disabilities community through clinical services, research, community education & training. #RFKCenter #EinsteinMed #UCEDD #Montefiore

Picture of what the RFK UCEDD does the impact it has

Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 16

Want to connect with a Parent Match in New York State or looking for support from another parent who understands? Fill out the form to be matched with a Support Parent. tinyurl.com/Request-a-Pa...
Reach out to your Regional Coordinator to follow up
#ParentMatching

Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 16

Free Summer Meals starting June 27th NYC's Summer Meals program, which offers free breakfast & lunch throughout NYC for ages 18 & under, will run from June 27th - August 29th. Learn more : schools.nyc.gov/school-life/... registration, documentation or ID is required. #SummerMealsNYC

Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 12

NYC afterschool programs need better funding for students w/disabilities: 74% of District 75 schools have afterschool programs vs the 93% outside. 100% of District 75 respondents named lack of transportation a barrier. 62,000 students with IEPs need school buses
@einsteinmededu.bsky.social

Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · Jun 4

Join Bronx Borough President this Saturday

Resource Fair this Saturday with the Bronx Borough President at Seton Falls Park from 11 AM - 3 PM

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Em Rumble, LICSW @literapynyc.bsky.social · May 31

Cannot wait to see ya’ll at The Bronx Is Reading Book Fest in June!

Grab your tickets and pull up on me 🥰📚 #booksky

www.thebronxisreading.com/the-bronx-bo...

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · May 30

"Stand up for Durable Medical Equipment"👨‍🦼 rally in support of the #parity bill, which ensures that #Medicaid #MCOs fully reimburse #DME providers. Thank you to Lativia Sturdivant, Joanne Siegel, Miriam Franco, #Self-Advocates, and all our #fearless leaders!

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Earl K. Miller @earlkmiller.bsky.social · May 29

Astrocytes make up a large proportion of brain cells. They propagate electrical influences without spiking. Brain communication involves more than just spikes and synapses.
bcs.mit.edu/news/overloo...
#neuroscience

Overlooked cells might explain the human brain’s huge storage capacity | Brain and Cognitive Sciences

MIT researchers developed a new model of memory that includes critical contributions from astrocytes, a class of brain cells.

bcs.mit.edu

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Integral Answers @integralanswers.bsky.social · May 24

2/ SPARK = Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge
Launched: 2016

Participants: Over 300,000 and growing
Focus: Genetics, family history, cognitive profiles

Goal: Identify genes linked to autism and fuel research worldwide

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Integral Answers @integralanswers.bsky.social · May 24

1/ Time to explore SPARK – the largest autism research study ever conducted.

This project is building the most comprehensive genetic + behavioral dataset in autism history.

Here’s how it works—and why it matters.

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Niamh Garvey @niamhgarvey.bsky.social · May 30

My top areas I'd like to see more research in #Autism are:

1. Communication in non-speaking autistic people, especially those with #Apraxia.

2. Qualitative research into #PDA and long term effects of different parenting + care-giver styles.

3. Eating and #ARFID- Anxiety/control versus sensory.

Thinking Person's Guide to Autism @thinkingautism.com · May 25

In case you missed it: #AutINSAR is a much-needed discussion between autistic people, autism researchers, family members, and professionals about priorities in autism research. This year it happened during #INSAR2025. Recap at TPGA:

thinkingautismguide.com/2025/05/what... #autism #neurodiversity

What Autistic People Want From Autism Research: AutINSAR 2025

AutINSAR is a much-needed discussion between autistic people and autism researchers about priorities in autism research.

thinkingautismguide.com

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Raul Krauthausen @raulkrauthausen.bsky.social · May 28

As the founder of SOZIALHELD*INNEN e.V., a NPO and consultancy from Germany, focussing on Disability Mainstreaming, you get my hand-picked news from around the world about inclusion, accessibility and innovation:
disabilitynewsdigest.substack.com/p/blind-skat...

Blind skateboarder Dan Mancina builds world's first adaptive skatepark: "Everyone should have the opportunity to try skating"

I’m Raul Krauthausen the founder of SOZIALHELD*INNEN, an NPO and consultancy from Germany, focussing on Disability Mainstreaming. With this newsletter, I share hand-picked links from around the world.

disabilitynewsdigest.substack.com

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · May 30

May 30, 2025 - 🗽Governor Kathy Hochul announces confirmation of #OPWDD #Commissioner Willow Baer. 🏛️Congratulations, Ms. Baer, and thank you for your commitment to the #disability community!

Read more here: tinyurl.com/2v7unwxc

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · May 29

⚖️ The Americans with Disabilities Act will be turning 35: @aianational.bsky.social is hosting a #free webinar "ADA at 35: Navigating #Accesibility in the Hybrid #Interior" on 6/2 (6-8pm) with speakers from #ADAPT, #NYU @center4ds.bsky.social, #Duke and more!

Learn more here: tinyurl.com/yzhhp33t

Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · May 28

#Vrbo Rolls Out Improvements Geared Toward Travelers with #Disabilities 🏖️ 😎 tinyurl.com/mnw2fxa3

"A major vacation rental platform is working to make it easier for #travelers with disabilities....adding 8 new accessibility attributes to its search." @vrbo.bsky.social @disabilityscoop.bsky.social

Vrbo Rolls Out Improvements Geared Toward Travelers With Disabilities

A major vacation rental platform is working to make it easier for travelers with disabilities to find accommodations that meet their needs.

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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · May 27

⭐ Save the Date! ⭐ #SpecialOlympics 🏅Unified #Health Summit 🏥 in #Rochester #NY @cityofrochester.bsky.social

- Saturday, August 9th (8:30am - 4:30pm) -

Register here: tinyurl.com/pxcwb7er
#disabilities #advocacy #healthcare #athletes
@specialolympicsny.bsky.social @2026usagames.bsky.social

Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein @rfkcenter.bsky.social · May 19

We had the honor of hearing Ms. #Wheelchair 🏆 New York -Latavia Sturdivant - speak at the #Bronx IFS Conference.

Latavia is a #Lehman professor, #Columbia graduate, & #community leader. 🌟 @lehmancollege.bsky.social @columbiauniversity.bsky.social

Learn about her #journey: tinyurl.com/yzcy27bw

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