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Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein
@rfkcenter.bsky.social
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
December 1, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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
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

@gnyha.org
July 14, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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
July 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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
June 24, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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...
June 23, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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
June 23, 2025 at 4:26 PM
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
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
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
Join Bronx Borough President this Saturday
June 4, 2025 at 1:17 AM
"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
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
⚖️ 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
May 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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
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
⭐ 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
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
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
May 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
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
May 1, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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
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
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
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