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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein
@rfkcenter.bsky.social
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Providing interdisciplinary clinical care, community services, training, and research along with advocacy and systems change. Associated with
@EinsteinMed

https://einsteinmed.edu/centers/childrens-evaluation-rehabilitation
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December 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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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
July 15, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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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Einstein-Montefiore ICTR Retreat
July 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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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 Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Institute For Clinical And Translational Research (ICTR) Retreat July 10th 2025
July 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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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.
June 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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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...
Picture of US ParaSwimmer
June 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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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 Picture of what the RFK UCEDD does the impact it has
June 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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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
June 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
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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
June 16, 2025 at 2:08 PM
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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
June 12, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Join Bronx Borough President this Saturday
Resource Fair this Saturday with the Bronx Borough President at Seton Falls Park from 11 AM - 3 PM
June 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
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"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!
May 30, 2025 at 10:36 PM
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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
May 30, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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⚖️ 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
May 29, 2025 at 8:16 PM
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⭐ 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
May 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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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
May 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
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Happening now! 37th Bronx Individual & Family Support Conference #disability #advocacy

Thank you everyone for your hard work & support!
@aoc.bsky.social @ritchietorres.bsky.social @repritchie.bsky.social @repglatimer.bsky.social @nysdoh.bsky.social @nychealthy.bsky.social
May 15, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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⭐ Join us for #Bronx Week 2025 - May 5th-18th!
This year’s theme, “The Bronx Will Strive and Thrive in
‘25,” reflects our borough’s resilience, vibrant culture,
and growing momentum. @ocasio-cortez.house.gov @repritchie.bsky.social

For more info, visit: www.ilovethebronx.com/bronx-week-2...
May 8, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Many thanks to our UCEDD's Dr. Vincent Siasoco and Einstein medical students for conducting free health screenings for the Special Olympics NY athletes this past Monday! 🏅@montefiorecritcare.bsky.social @specialolympicsny.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 10:39 PM
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University Center of Excellence in Developmental (UCEDD): Einstein med students at Spring 2025 event (5/4/25)
Dr. Siasoco supervises med student screening of Special Olympics athletes.
@einsteinmededu.bsky.social @rfkcenter.bsky.social @aoc.bsky.social @ritchietorres.bsky.social
Athletes from Special Olympics NY on the field May 4, 2025- Dr. V Siasoco (left) with students that he mentors for the Albert Einstein College of Medicine student chapter of American Academy of Developmental Medicine & Dentistry (AADMD) at the SONY event.
May 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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This last day of #AutismAcceptanceMonth, our namesake's words are speaking to us:

"Valuable achievement can sprout from human society only when it is sufficiently loosened to make possible the free development of an individual's abilities."

@einsteinmededu.bsky.social #autism #AutismSky
Lucite with Einstein's words on campus: Valuable achievement can sprout from human society only when it is sufficiently loosened to make possible the free development of an individual's abilities.
May 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Highlights from our 9th Annual Parent Workshop at Montefiore's CERC! Families connected with specialists and fellow caregivers while accessing vital resources. These moments of community support make all the difference! #ParentSupport #DisabilityCommunity#ParentSupport #Montefiore
April 11, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month—a time for all New Yorkers to strengthen the foundation of family support. Join @council.nyc.gov all month long for resources, events, and ways to get involved in making our city #NYCFamilyStrong
www.nyc.gov/site/acs/abo...
April 7, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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April is #OccupationalTherapy Month! Let's celebrate the healthcare heroes who help people develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. #OTs change lives by making the everyday possible. #childdevelopment #finemotorskills #sensory

www.cham.org/health-libra...
April 4, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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Happy Autism Awareness Month! This April, let's celebrate neurodiversity, listen to autistic voices, and work together to create a more inclusive world where everyone can thrive as their authentic selves. #AutismAwarenessMonth #AutismAcceptance 💙∞
April 3, 2025 at 4:09 PM