Smeal Learning Center: Events

  • Staff Training: "Diabetes 101"

    12/15/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: TBA, from the American Diabetes Assocation, Long Island

  • Listen and Learn: Workplace Accommodations - When and How to Ask for Them

    12/11/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Judy Young, Vice President, Grants Administration and National Program Development

  • Listen and Learn: How to Win at a Job Interview

    11/13/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: William Rolack, labor Market Analyst, Adecco USA

  • Staff Training: Work Rules for SSI and SSDI - Legal Iplications and Advocacy Tips

    11/3/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Maria Dosso, Director Communications, Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, Inc.

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  • Staff Training: The Emerging Veteran Population: Vocational Rehabilitation and Issues re. Poly Trauma

    10/20/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Paul Tobin, Deputy Regional Advocate, United Spinal Association

  • Listen and Learn: Building Financial Health

    10/16/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Eileen Anderson, Senior Vice President, Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Inc.

  • REALABILITIES New York Disability Film Festival

    9/23/2008, 7 PM

    Sponsored by: The JCC in Manhattan

    Shameless & Stubborn and Spite, followed by discussion with filmmaker, Bonnie Klein, on disability and the arts

    All tickets $10; proceeds will go to disability programs and services.
    For more information or to reserve advanced tickets call (516) 465-1602
    Tickets will also be available at the door on a first come, first serve basis.
    Limited Capacity!


    Click here for more information on the Real Abilities Film Festival

     


  • REALABILITIES New York Disability Film Festival

    9/22/2008, 7 PM

    Sponsored by: The JCC in Manhattan
    War Eagle & Stubborn and Spite, followed by discussion on transition and community


    All tickets $10; proceeds will go to disability programs and services.
    For more information or to reserve advanced tickets call (516) 465-1602
    Tickets will also be available at the door on a first come, first serve basis.
    Limited Capacity!



    Click here for more information on the Real Abilities Film Festival

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  • REALABILITIES New York Disability Film Festival

    9/21/2008, 5 PM

    Sponsored by: The JCC in Manhattan
    Special People & Stubborn and Spite, followed by reception and discussion with the filmaker Justin Edgar

    All tickets $10; proceeds will go to disability programs and services.
    For more information or to reserve advanced tickets call (516) 465-1602
    Tickets will also be available at the door on a first come, first serve basis.
    Limited Capacity!

    Click here for more information on the Real Abilities Film Festival


  • REALABILITIES: NY DISABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL FIRST METRO WIDE FESTIVAL FEATURING FILMS OF PERSONS With DISABILITIES

    9/21/2008, 

    Sponsored by:
    Realabilities: The First Annual NY Disabilities Film Festival debuts this fall simultaneously in multiple locations throughout the New York metropolitan area. Beginning September 21st and running through September 23rd, Realabilities will showcase feature, documentary and short films depicting issues affecting people with disabilities.

    Premiering the week before National Disability Awareness Month, Realabilities aims to promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. The festival will present award winning films in various locations throughout the NY metropolitan area. Discussions and other engaging programs will bring together the community to explore, discuss and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.

    Presented by The JCC in Manhattan and supported by the UJA-Federation of NY Realabilities will showcase seven film programs, opening and closing night receptions, and free family & educational programming in various locations in the NY metro area including presentations and support by:

    • Abilities!
    • Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC
    • Bridge Multimedia
    • Chuck Goldman Family Supporting foundation of UJA-Federation of New York
    • disTHIS! Film Series, a program of the Disabilities Network of NYC Dorothy and Richard Rodgers Fund of UJA-Federation of New York
    • FEGS
    • F.Y. Eye
    • Hostos Community College
    • J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation
    • JASA
    • JCC of Greater Five Towns
    • JCC of Mid Westchester
    • JCC of Staten Island
    • JCC on the Hudson
    • Matan
    • Mid Island YM-YWHA
    • Riverdale YM-YWHA
    • Samuel Field YM-YWHA
    • Sid Jacobson JCC
    • Suffolk YM-YWHA
    • WJCS
    • Yad HaChazakah-The Jewish Disability Empowerment Center
    For more information about the festival go to www.realabilities.org or contact (646) 505-4404


    Festival debuts September 21st in multiple locations throughout NYC & surrounding counties

  • Listen and Learn: Staying Motivated During the Job Search

    9/11/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Brett Eisenberg, Disability Coordinator, Diversity Office, American International Group, Inc.

  • Staff Training: Chronic Illness and Personal Care Atendant Issues

    9/8/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Dr. Jack Levine, Physician, Henry Viscardi School

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