Rose F. Kennedy Center @ Montefiore Einstein
@RFK_Center
Providing interdisciplinary clinical care, community services, training, and research along with advocacy and systems change. Associated with @EinsteinMed
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 @EinsteinMed @EinsteinDeptMed cambridge.org/core/journals/…

Experience amazing coffee @cafejoyeux at 599 Lexington Ave in NYC who have partnered with @Nespresso and who are proudly employing individuals with developmental, intellectual & mental disabilities #DisabilityEmployment @NYSCDD @NYSOPWDD @nycgov @NYCDisabilities @NCDgov


Explore the 'curb-cut effect' interactive lesson! Students : Identify a community need & show how addressing it helps both a specific group & the whole community. #NYCSchools #NewYorkCity @NYSEDNews @NYCSchools @DOEChancellor @UFT @nycgov @NYGov @NYC_Buildings @NYCDOT @NACTO

The curb-cut effect: features for wheelchair users also boost accessibility for parents, delivery workers, & cyclists! It's the spirit of the ADA, signed 35 years ago for inclusion for all. #ADA35 #CurbCutEffect @ADANational @nyctAAR @MTA @EinsteinMed @MontefioreNYC @NCDgov

The @RFK_Center UCEDD empowers the DD community via clinical services, cutting-edge research and robust education & training programs! We collaborate with @EinsteinMed @EinsteinDeptMed @MontefioreNYC @MontefiorePeds and @cabanam to enhance lives #EinsteinMed #MonteProud #UCEDD

Exciting update : @NIH RCDC now features Disability Research. Enhances transparency & accuracy in tracking funding to advance health for the disability community. #NIHNews #Research @NIH @ncats_nih_gov @EinsteinICTR @IDA_CRPD_Forum @EinsteinMed grants.nih.gov/news-events/ni…

The @NYCDisabilities office facilitates connections & offers info on services for various needs such as : Mobility, Blind/Low Vision, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Developmental, Learning & Mental Health disabilities. @NYCDisabilities @NYCMayorsOffice @nycgov #NYCAccessibility #NYC

Get ready for the @NYCSchools @D75Office Back to School Bash on Saturday September 6th @javitscenter. Enjoy school supplies, activities, games, face painting, and more. Free backpack giveaway! #District75 #BackToSchoolBash #NYC #NYCSchools @DOEChancellor @javitscenter @nycgov


Celebrate 35 years of the @ADANational! The ADA ensures equal rights in employment, accessibility, communication, & public transport. #ADAAnniversary #ADA35 #ADA ny1.com/nyc/all-boroug… @NCDgov @ADANational @NY1 Logo Credit: ADA National Network (adata.org)

Congrats to Dr. Sofia De Oliveira, a brilliant, neurodivergent scientist, promoted to Assoc. Prof at @EinsteinMed! Thanks to her for participating in our @EinsteinICTR "Disability as Difference: Reducing Researcher Roadblocks" study funded by @ncats_nih_gov @EinsteinFacDev

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/journals/… @EinsteinICTR @CambridgeCore @EinsteinMed @ncats_nih_gov @MontefioreNYC

The @ADANational is crucial for people with disabilities by guaranteeing rights & opportunities in life. Our @RFK_Center advances research & care while improving lives by promoting independence. #DisabilityRights #ADA Logo Credit: ADA National Network (adata.org)


Kicking off the @EinsteinICTR Retreat of @EinsteinMed & @MontefioreNYC as they share clinical & translational research insights. #EinsteinICTR #ResearchRetreat #EinsteinMed #MontefioreNYC @EinsteinICTR @EinsteinMed @EinsteinDeptMed @EinsteinStudies @EinsteinPhD @ncats_nih_gov


Meredith Dwyer, a new amputee from @NJGov who was the female medalist at qualifiers is competing in this years @USGA Adaptive Open which is currently taking place. Watch live on the @GolfChannel. #USGAAdaptiveOpen #Golf⛳️ @USGA @GovMurphy @northjersey northjersey.com/story/sports/g…
Exciting event alert! Launching Disability Pride Month in the Bronx on Mon, July 7th at Bronx Borough Hall, 11am-4pm. Partners : @bronxbp @DisabilityUnity RSVP : tinyurl.com/bronxdisabilit…… @NYCDisabilities @bronxbp @nycgov #DisabilityPrideMonth #DisabilityPrideEvent #Disability

Mark your calendars! July 26 is the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Celebrate legacy & get involved at adaanniversary.org @ADANational @NACDD @NCDgov @NYSCDD #ADA35 #ThanksToTheADA #July Logo Credit: ADA National Network (adata.org)

@RFK_Center at @EinsteinMed is embedding developmental disability into its 4-year curriculum! MS1-MS4 students will cover topics like Bioethics, Nervous System & Human Behavior, and clinical rotations focusing on this crucial area. @EinsteinMed @EinsteinDeptMed @MontefioreNYC

"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=HFcspL… #DisabilityAwareness #Inspiration #LoveWins @NYSCDD @NYSOPWDD
BradleyCooper is executive producing "Caregiving," a documentary honoring unpaid and paid caregivers - the unsung heroes making a difference every day! #Caregiving #CaregiverSupport #BradleyCooper #UnsungHeroes #Documentary pbs.org/video/caregivi… @PBS @NewsHour @PBS39Channel
The @RFK_Center UCEDD founded May 1st, 1966 now associated with @EinsteinMed, @MontefioreNYC, @MontefiorePeds & @EinsteinDeptMed serves the Developmental Disabilities community through clinical services, research, community education & training. #RFKCenter #EinsteinMed #UCEDD

