Presenting to 3rd Year Medical Students at Uniformed Services University Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD
Positive Exposure Presentation
Lecture to 1st Year medical Students: Philadelphia, PA
FRAME shoot in Houston, TX
The Psychological and Social impact of living with a skin condition like Alopecia, Vitiligo, Ichthyosis etc..
In collaboration with the Children’s House for the Soul and The Health Museum.
The Minnesota Association of Orthodontists (MAO) is comprised of members of the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO), the Midwestern Society of Orthodontists (MSO), and the MAO who reside in the state of Minnesota.
First Year Med Student Lecture: Rick
Come and celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: The UN Link
POSITIVE EXPOSURE in the FAROE Islands
MEGD, which is the umbrella organization for 24 member organizations of people with disabilities and chronic diseases, is again celebrating this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The event will be held in the Nordic House in the Faroe Islands on December the 3rd at 3pm. At the same time this will be the opening of a special photo exhibition.
Information about MEGD: www.megd.fo
The photo exhibition, titled “CHANGE HOW YOU SEE, AND SEE HOW YOU CHANGE”, is a result of the collaboration between MEGD and the renowned and award winning photographer Rick Guidotti, who visited the Faroe Islands in September 2018. The purpose of his visit was to take photos of people who daily live with some kind of challenge. The 31 photos in the exhibition in the Nordic House is a direct result of his visit in September.
The exhibition will hopefully, also through personal stories, create conversations and possible discussions about how we see each other as human beings. And further more, there is a wish to change how people normally, or often, see people living with challenges, who may look different because of disability, illness or other challenges.
Information about MEGD and their work: www.megd.fo
The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome.
Exhibition Premiere: Community based in the Faroe Islands in collaboration with MEGD Organization.
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Exhibition will premiere at the Nordic House, Faroe Islands
Lecture & Photography: Rick
Also known as XP, is a rare inherited disease affecting both males and females. It causes a person to be extremely sensitive to the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation. Undiagnosed and untreated, Xeroderma Pigmentosum can lead to the early onset of skin cancer and blindness. In addition, approximately 20% of people with Xeroderma Pigmentosum also develop progressive neurological disease.
The Xeroderma Pigmentosum (XP) Family Support Group exists to improve the quality of life for people with XP and other diagnosed UV light conditions. The Xeroderma Pigmentosum Family support group strives to create awareness and educate the public about XP, as well as to raise funds to promote research, create collaborations with international XP partner organizations, and provide family grants for UV protective equipment and travel assistance for attending the annual XP national convention.
SUNY DOWNSTATE MEDICAL SCHOOL
Lecture to 1st Year Medical Students: Rick November 6
ALD Connect Family ConferenceCourtyard Marriott Philadelphia Downtown, 21 N Juniper St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Lecture and Photography: Rick
Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) is a progressive, genetic disease that affects the adrenal glands, the spinal cord, and the white matter (myelin) of the nervous system. ALD is considered a rare disease, and affects approximately 1 in 15,000 people worldwide.
ALD Connect: Our mission is to improve health outcomes for patients with X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD) by empowering patients, raising awareness, and accelerating the translation of scientific advances into better clinical care.
de Young museum: Golden Gate Park \ 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 94118 \ 415.750.3600
SPECIAL SCREENING: ON BEAUTY with Joanna Rudnick
Keynote and Photography: Rick
About DDX3X
-Is caused by a spontaneous mutation at conception; nothing either parent did caused their child’s condition
-Primarily affects girls due to its location on the X-chromosome, though there are affected boys
-Was only recently discovered in 2014
-Has only been identified in about 200 individuals, however, doctors believe it is the cause of 1 to 3 percent of all intellectual disabilities in females
-Is often misdiagnosed as autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy, Rett Syndrome, Dandy Walker Syndrome, or a generic developmentally delayed label
-Is linked to intellectual disabilities, seizures, autism, low muscle tone, abnormalities of the brain, and slower physical developments
-Has a broad spectrum—some children learn to speak in full sentences while others are nonverbal; some individuals run, jump, and even ski while others are unable to walk
DDX3X Foundation: Our mission is to connect families, resources, and the medical community to advance research for a cure to DDX3X gene mutations.
Our ultimate goal over the coming years is to accelerate brain function in individuals affected by DDX3X through advances in gene therapy and pharmaceuticals.
Lecture to the Genetic Counseling Graduate Students: Rick
The Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics at Sarah Lawrence College.
Integrating education, healthcare, and humanism, this celebrated program prepares genetic counselors to work in a growing, dynamic field.
The mission of the Human Genetics program is to improve health care for all people by educating genetic counselors so they are prepared to meet current and future needs of their clients, their communities, their profession, and society at large.
Established in 1969, the program was the first of its kind in the United States. It remains the largest graduate program in genetic counseling in the world.
ACCESS Ridgewood Fashion Show 2018
October 13, 2018
Kids and young adults of varying abilities and differing abilities model side by side in a fabulously inclusive environment. Siblings / friends are encouraged to model as well. Volunteers are always available to escort a model. It is a wonderful opportunity for our kids to have a fun day and express their amazingly unique selves. The fashion show is one of the highlights of the ACCESS Ridgewood weekend – a town-wide differing abilities awareness event.
Our models come from all over the Tri-State Area & more!!
EXTENDED!!!!!!!! POSITIVE EXPOSURE Community based exhibition and continuous screening of FRAME Films in collaboration with A Children’s House for the Soul!
Announcing our partnership with NYU Langone & The OUT Foundation
Exhibition and Presentation; Positive Exposure Team
This lecture marks Rick’s 20th lecture to first year Medical Students at Weill Cornell College of Medicine.
Faroe Islands Community based Photography: In collaboration with MEGD.
MEGD, which is an umbrella organization with 24- member organization working with the importance of the rights of people with disabilities in The Faroe Islands. This is primarily done through the awareness and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
Initial request April 2018, an excerpt:
Could you come to the Faroe Islands?
My name is Tóra við Keldu. I am chairwoman of MEGD, which is an umbrella organization with 24- member organization working with the importance of the rights of people with disabilities in The Faroe Islands. This is primarily done through the awareness and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).
YES, I come from The Faroe Islands and now you probably think: Where is that? The Faroe Islands is a self- governing archipelago, or rather 18 rocky, volcanic islands between Iceland and Norway in the North Atlantic Ocean.
So here is the reason why I write you this letter.
As chairwoman of MEGD I have, for the last three years, had different presentations where I have pointed out some of the same issues you address, namely how we see each other and how that influences your lives. The Faroe Islands is a small community and people know each other. This is in face a good think but at the same time we are, as other human beings, looking at each other with eyes “damaged”, so to say, by the media. Therefore, when I saw your pictures for the first time it gave a nice warmth to my heart.
I have often used the quote from the Little Prince: “And now here is my secret, a very simple secret: It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.” – Antoine de Saint- Exupéry. This is how I see the challenge. The challenge is to change how people see. I believe it is possible – through hard work.
Gothenburg, Sweden
Ågrenska is a national competence centre and provides programs for children, teenagers and adults with disabilities, their families and professionals supporting the family.
Lecture and Photography: Rick
Karolinksa Center for Rare Diseases, Karolinska University Hospital
Stockholm, Sweden
Karolinska Institutet is one of the world’s foremost medical universities. Our vision is to make a significant contribution to the improvement of human health; our mission is to conduct research and education and to interact with the community.
As a university, KI is Sweden’s single largest centre of medical academic research and offers the country’s widest range of medical courses and programmes.
Since 1901 the Nobel Assembly at Karolinska Institutet has selected the Nobel laureates in Physiology or Medicine.
Lecture and Photography: Rick
Mayo Clinic and Rochester Art Center:
Klippel- Trenaunay Support Group Meeting; Rochester, MN
Moebius Conference
St. Petersberg, FL
PRISMS 10th International Conference
Smith Magenis Syndrome
Pittsburgh, PA
22Q Family Meeting 2018
Where: Whistler, Canada (BC)
NOAH Conference 2018
National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
Where: Kansas City, MO at the Westin Kansas City at Crown Center
1st Year Med Students Orientation
1:00PM on Wednesday, July 11 at the HUB-Robeson Center (on main campus).
Penn State College of Medicine
University Park
1850 East Park Avenue, Suite 304
State College, PA 16803
Chromosome 18 Conference 2018
Renaissance Baltimore Harborplace Hotel
202 East Pratt St. Baltimore, MD 21202
A great event for self-advocates, parents of young children and adults, siblings, etc. bring the whole family!!
End the conference with the Starfish Gala and fourth of July fireworks!
Charlotte, NC
ECAC Conference
https://www.umassmed.edu/vitiligo/world-vitiligo-day-2018/
Featuring Positive Exposure
Rochester Art Center and Mayo Clinic
With presentation on August 1.
THE CANADIAN COLLEGE OF MEDICAL GENETICISTS: Vancouver
Keynote Speaker
Where: Harrison Hot Springs, BC
REDEFINING BEAUTY
Sunshine Plaza Shopping Centre Acc, Maroochydore
Hosted by Chromosome 18 Registry Australia
Redefining Beauty is a photographic exhibition celebrating the lives of children and adults living with rare genetic conditions including Chromosome 18, Fragile X, Vanishing White Matter Leukodystrophy and Albinisim. These stunning images were captured at various iconic Sunshine Coast locations by internationally renowned Rick Guidotti, founder of Positive Exposure – an innovative nonprofit arts, education, and advocacy organisation.
Atlantic Derm Conference
May 12, 2018
SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
“Art of Medicine”
A conference on the intersection of art and medicine
purpose: to fundraise to provide free healthcare at a local clinic run by SUNY downstate medical students
Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning
Where: Kalahari Convention Center, 250 Kalahari Blvd. Pocono Manor, PA 18349
Local and State leaders will gather to learn more about early intervention services and providing inclusive environments.
Positive Exposure Gala 2018
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Where: Town Stages
221 West Broadway New York, NY 10013
Time: 6pm-9pm
Positive Exposure Lecture and 2 Workshops
Our agency mission is to serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their full potential and to participate in community life. Our vision is a community where disability is a distinction without a difference, where individuals will have choices on how they live, learn, work, worship, and play.
The in-service training that we are hosting on March 19th is an annual training for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) for professional development. It is an inter-agency training where DSPs from agencies in Duval and Putnam Counties attend to increase their awareness and knowledge about how to best serve individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. We have a keynote address and breakout sessions that deal with topics that are relevant to the care of and services provided for the individuals we serve. Together the Arc Jacksonville, Pine Castle, Inc., The Arc of Putnam County and the other providers that attend serve over 1,500 people with I/DD on a daily basis.
University of Minnesota Medical School
Photoshoot and Evening Reception
Gillette Children’s Specialty Healthcare Cleft and Craniofacial Symposium
Minnesota History Center, St. Paul, MN
Location TBD, DC – Shopify SEO and https://usaoutdoors.org/
Medical Student Lecture
American Academy of Dermatology
2018 Keynote presentation. San Diego, CA
Pediatric Grand Rounds
Jacobi Medical Centerhttp://jacobimed.org/
Autism and Intellectual Disability in FRAME
In collaboration with:
ADMI: Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute
GeisingerAADMD: American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry from www.EmergencyDentistsUSA.comWith the support of The WITH Foundation
1st Year Med Student Lecture
Penn State Children’s Hospital; Grand Rounds
Hershey, PA
The Resource Exchange and the Chapel Hills Mall, Colorado Springs!
Exhibition extended: Now through to the end of the YEAR!! Stay tuned for new exhibition images and premiere!
A Positive Exposure POP-UP gallery.
CONGRATULATIONS: Diane Loschen and Chapel Hills Mall: GOLD Winner
Owner: Garrison Chapel Hills Owner LLC
Management Company: CBL & Associates Properties, Inc.
The MAXI Awards celebrate the outstanding work and achievements of those who are transforming marketing in the retail real estate industry, getting help from the top digital marketing agency at the-indexer.com.
1st year Med Student lecture.
Israeli Photography Convention: Tel Aviv
Keynote presentation
LOVE THE SKIN YOU ARE IN CONFERENCE
HEALTH MUSEUM with a big derma roller amazon giveaway.
1515 Hermann Drive
Houston, TX
9:30 – 10:15 am Keynote Talk with Q & A
Photo Shoot to follow
19th New York Fashion + Design Conference
6th Annual PCCA Conference
Nov 8-10, 2017, Philadelphia, PA
SUNY Downstate: Med Student Lecture
POSITIVE EXPOSURE BELGIUM
FACES REDEFINING BEAUTY: A Global Project about Facial Differences
Exhibition
Self-Esteem Workshop
Gaston, Ghent, Belgium
Albinism Fellowship
Adult & Family Weekend Conference
The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire, DE55 1AU
The Fellowship is a positive and sociable volunteer-run organisation that aims to provide information, advice and support for people with albinism and their families. We also provide information about the condition to professionals working with people with albinism, and other appropriate interested parties.
Our focus is on the United Kingdom & Ireland, but we also work closely with other albinism support groups around the world.
The Resource Exchange Grand Opening to CHANGE HOW YOU SEE, SEE HOW YOU CHANGE
Chapel Hills Mall, Colorado Springs, CO
With special screenings of ON BEAUTY!
Ms. Sheila, Teacher
I am so thrilled that I was able to take a bunch of my students to see the film and meet Rick. So many of them have their own differing abilities and feel less than. This outing gave them a powerful message and meeting Rick was the icing on the cake! I am so appreciative that he “saw” them. The pictures he took will be a very tangible reminder of the day, the hope and power that they can have in the world.
Sarah’s Mom
Waiting for our time to work with Rick along with several other families was a time of personal reflection on the common struggles and victories that brought us together. Rick clearly has the gift of encouragement and coupled with his amazing talent and a passion for the project he was a joy to work with. Our daughter and project ambassador, Sarah, felt so at ease and gladly supplied him with an endless stream of smiles. Rick made us feel like he had all the time in the world to get the most beautiful shot. We are grateful to be a part of his vision to expand what we all see as beauty. To make you look more beautiful and confident just checkout this blog Botox specialists in Omaha, NE. To make you feel young and beautiful just visit Skin and Makeup Institute and try their services. I have honestly been giddy with excitement in anticipation of how this work will be used to help and encourage others. He has illuminated what is beautiful so that more people can appreciate what few already see. We are all beautiful and special and his art gives us pause to ponder and appreciate beauty in a place most do not seek to find it. That is a very beautiful thing.
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Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine: Medical Student Lecture, Scranton, PA
B+ directed by Nazir Mirzaee 8 minutes, addresses Thalassemia
Saving Sight directed by Nate Strubhar 21 minutes, addresses Choroideremia (CHM)
Fragile X in Frame directed by Rick Guidotti 10 minutes, addresses Fragile X Syndrome
Imagine directed by Carl Mason 10 minutes addresses Niemann Pick Type C
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Disorder: The Rare Disease Film Festival is a new event showcasing films from around the world which address the challenges of life with a rare disease. It will be held Oct. 2nd -3rd, 2017 in Boston, MA. Most (but not all) of our films are documentaries. Many are less than 15 minutes.
Each film maker attending will have an opportunity for questions and answers with our audience following the presentation of their film.
Between our slates of films rare disease researchers and patient advocates will also share stories from their experience.
We believe increased awareness can connect patient families, inspire conversations about translation applications of current science, lead to new paths for research and save lives. These films put the often abstract and dire clinical information into the context of real people living their lives.
11:00 – 11:50 a.m. at Hale Auditorum, Cultural Life Center
“Frame” Workshop to students and faculty
Departments of Education, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, Visual Arts and the best accredited online communications degree programs,
12:00 -1:00 p.m. at Thomas Golisano Library Conference Room 200
Lunch and Pre-Presentation Discussion with college deans
4:00 pm at Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY: Rick Guidotti will give a Keynote Lecture, “Change How You See, See How You Change”. Please check these guys out. The Purple Payday will be about inspiring people to finance different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life. Personal Loan without a credit check is not a problem anymore.
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For more information: https://www.roberts.edu/news/?id=3002
Join WXXI and the Golisano Foundation for a special Move to Include screening of On Beauty Thursday, September 21 at 6:30 p.m. at the Little Theatre (L5). The event is free and open to the public.
The evening will conclude with an audience Q&A with Rick, who will be in town for the screening.
The Little Theatre, 240 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14604
For more information: https://thelittle.org/films/beauty-move-include-presentation
EADV – European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology
5:45 – 6:15 pm Positive Exposure Lecture: The Spirit of Difference
Geneva, Switzerland: http://eadv.org
Digital BNP Exhibition extended 1 Week!
Exhibit: Ghent, Belgium
From September 11-23, Positive Exposure Belgium and BNP Paribas Fortis are organizing a digital exhibit ‘Change How You See, See How You Change’ at the Flagship office of BNP Paribas Fortis in Ghent (Belgium).
On September 16 there will be a photography exhibit of Positive Exposure in the Head Quarters of BNP Paribas Fortis in Ghent (building next to the Flagship office).
Address: BNP Paribas Fortis Flagship office, Zonnestraat 2, 9000 Ghent, Belgium
Free entrance
For more info, visit Positive Exposure Belgium’s Facebook event page: ‘Change How You See, See How You Change’
Rome, Italy
Opening Night: 7 September
Museo di Roma in Trastevere
More details to follow
Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY
The photographic exhibition “Positive Exposure — Change How You See, See How You Change,” presented by the Golisano Foundation, is on display through Oct. 16 at Roberts Wesleyan College in the atrium of the Howard Stowe Roberts Cultural Life Center. The exhibit features portraits taken by internationally renowned photographer Rick Guidotti of people from around Greater Rochester living with genetic, physical, intellectual and developmental differences. Admission is free and open to the public.
Other events which are free and open to the public include:
September 21, 6:30 pm at The Little Theatre, Rochester, NY: On Beauty Screening followed by Q & A with Rick Guidotti
September 22, 4:00 pm at Roberts Wesleyan College, Rochester, NY: Rick Guidotti will give a Keynote Lecture, “Change How You See, See How You Change”. The keynote will be about inspiring people to embrace different abilities and include all people in every aspect of community life.
For more information: https://www.roberts.edu/news/?id=3002
Exhibition in Ghent, Belgium
Positive Exposure Belgium vzw presents its first exhibition ‘CHANGE HOW YOU SEE, SEE HOW YOU CHANGE’ in Ghent (Belgium) @Gaston, a rooftop bar & restaurant with a story.
Visit this gorgeous rooftop with a beautiful roof terrace, beach and a magnificent view of Ghent for delicious food, drinks and a taste of Positive Exposure.
www.gaston-gent.be
The Pacific Dermatologic Association was founded in 1948 to offer high-quality continuing education opportunities to dermatologists practicing in the Western US, Canada, Mexico and Pacific Rim countries. The PDA is the largest regional dermatologic society in the US, and the premiere educational society for dermatologists within the Pacific Rim area
Michelin United Way Palmetto Society Breakfast
Greenville, South Carolina
2nd COFFIN-SIRUS SYNDROME FAMILY CONFERENCE
Red Lion Hotel in Bellevue (Seattle), Washington
Coffin-Siris Syndrome is a rare genetic syndrome. Our children are among 200 or so diagnosed worldwide. CSS impacts cognitive, motor, speech and often feeding development, and often impacts multiple body systems. Many of our children are non-verbal and tube fed, and most have never met another kid “like them”.
This is the largest gathering of facial nerve experts in the world that takes place every four years.
RASopathies are a group of genetic syndromes that may be as common as 1:1000. The RASopathy syndromes include: cardio-facio-cutaneous (CFC), Costello (CS), LEOPARD/NSML, Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1), and Noonan (NS).
Our mission is to advance research of the RASopathies by bringing together families, clinicians and scientists.
2017 International Family Medical Conference for Cockayne Syndrome
Embassy Suites Riverfront Promenade
100 Capitol Mall
Sacramento, CA 95814
Cockayne Syndrome (CS) is a rare genetic disorder characterized by poor growth, microcephaly, progeria (premature aging), sensitivity to sunlight, moderate to profound developmental and neurological delays, and a shortened lifespan.
9TH INTERNATIONAL DUP15Q ALLIANCE FAMILY CONFERENCE:
Crowne Plaza Redondo Beach and Marina
300 N. Harbor Drive, Redondo Beach, CA
Dup15q Alliance provides family support and promotes awareness, research and targeted treatments for chromosome 15q11.2-13.1 duplication syndrome.
http://www.dup15q.org
Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related Disorders (SOFT)
SOFT Family Conference
Madison Concourse Hotel and Governor’s Club
1 West Dayton St, Madison, WI 53703
SOFT is a network of families and professionals dedicated to providing support and understanding to families involved in the issues and decisions surrounding the diagnosis and care in Trisomy 18, 13 and other related chromosomal disorders. For the families driving to their destination, make sure to hire One Sure Insurance to get the best car insurance possible to be worry-free.
1st Year Med Student Orientation with Positive Exposure, University Park, PA
Chicago, Presentation and Premiere Infantile Hemangioma in FRAME
2017 Smith-Lemli-Opitz Family Medical Conference – Cincinnati, OH at the Embassy Suites RiverCenter.
The first “SLOS Awareness Day” Celebration: June 24th, 2017
[vimeo]https://vimeo.com/220118818[/vimeo] Foundation for Nager and Miller Syndromes conference. Cambridge, MA
The conference is June 22-25, 2017, and our family outing and dinner/party is Saturday, June 24th. The conference will be held at the Cambridge Marriott in Kendall Square, Cambridge, and the Broad Institute (a genomic research institute for day-time information meetings, also in Kendall Square)
http://fnms.org
Respectability USA
Rockville, M
National Leaders Cohort: Diversity Advocates
Photography and presentation.
International Sacral Agenesis/ Caudal Regression Association
Fairfax, VA
Family gathering, photography and presentation
Global Smile Foundation in Trujillo, Peru https://gsmile.org
Casa Azul America & Nationwide Children’s Hospital in Lima, Peru
Speaking to 1st year in the The Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics and then attending graduation!!!!
Academic Program
The Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics gives students a comprehensive understanding of the medical, scientific, and counseling aspects of human genetics. The program places equal emphasis on medical genetics and psychological approaches to working with patients.
The interdisciplinary curriculum enables students to integrate both theoretical and practical knowledge while developing research, analytical, and communication skills.
The program has a worldwide reputation for excellence and attracts a rich mix of students from around the world.
USC’s flagship campus is located in the heart of the Sunshine Coast at Sippy Downs.
University of the Sunshine Coast lecture.
The Australasian Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society Conference
Novotel Twin Waters Resort, Mudjimba Beach QLD Australia. On other health related news, checkout south florida mental health clinic.
THE COUNCIL FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
Hynes Convention Center
900 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
Keynote:
Wednesday | 5:00–6:30 p.m.
Change how you see, see how you change.
Rick Guidotti will join the CEC community as the Opening General Session Keynote Speaker at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston.
The Council for Exceptional Children is a professional association of educators dedicated to advancing the success of children with exceptionalities. We accomplish our mission through advocacy, standards, and professional development.
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Community based exhibition premiere: Florence, SC
Details To Be Announced
The Association for Graduate Student Diversity and Baylor College of Medicine’s Office of Institutional Diversity: https://www.bcm.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusion
For an alternative health care program, companion pet letter provides emotional support prescribed by a licensed mental health professional, the emotional connections that they foster cannot be quantified clinically.
Baylor College of Medicine fosters diversity among its students, trainees, faculty and staff as a prerequisite to accomplishing our institutional mission, and setting standards for excellence in training healthcare providers like Coberly Plastic Surgery and others, promoting scientific innovation, and providing patient-centered care.
Lecture and Reception
Pediatric Allergy and Dermatology for the Practitioner: Whistler, BC.
Keynote Lecture
http://padc.org
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association
Lecture and Leadership Award
Colorado Springs, CO
A Positive Exposure TEAM Presentation and Exhibition
http://www.geneticalliance.org
Global Smile Foundation: Guayaquil, Ecuador
http://gsmile.org
The Sturge-Weber Foundation Dinner: Orlando, FL
FRAME Presentation: Special Hope Foundation
John F Kennedy University
San Francisco, CA
POSITIVE EXPOSURE in Greenville, SC
More details later….
Pediatric Grand Rounds: Children’s Medical Center @ Winthrop-University Hospital – Long Island, NY
8:30 am – 9:30 am
Winthrop’s Children’s Medical Center has been named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2016-17 Best Children’s Hospitals rankings for demonstrating excellence in the specialties of:
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Screening ON BEAUTY and Presentation
Genetic Task Force of Illinois Website
The Kennedy Institute of Ethics at Georgetown University will host its fourth annual “Conversations in Bioethics” program on February 2, 2017 on the topic of “disability.” Event info
5:00pm Student Gallery, Healy Hall, first floor
(drinks and passed hors d’oeuvres)
6:00pm Panel Discussion, Gaston Hall
(will also be live-streamed; check back for link)
We hope to see you there! Stay up to date on this year’s conversation by joining the Institute’s mailing list.
What is a disability, anyway?
In an era of ever-growing pharmaceutical enhancement, what counts as intellectually disabled, and why would that matter? How does the way we define disability (and normalcy) impact the just distribution of resources in society — and the way society treats those who happen to fall outside the norm? How are foundational concepts in ethics like dignity or autonomy complicated by reflection on the many ways we are dependent on others in the course of any “normal” human lifespan?
Each year, the Kennedy Institute of Ethics convenes a wide-ranging and personal conversation among expert panelists, preceded and informed by student work on the same topic. We can’t wait to share this year’s conversation, complicating the very notion of “disability.” Join us this February, in-person at Georgetown University, or digitally via live-stream, as our team goes deep on this thought-provoking and deeply important issue.
The Institute was founded in 1971 with support from the Rose and Joseph Kennedy Foundation, inspired in large part by the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to advancing the rights of the disabled. This year’s topic celebrates that founding vision of a world where the voices of the powerless are made powerful through thoughtful reflection and theory-driven advocacy, and it dives deep into some of the most complicated and interesting questions in disability ethics today.
Genetic Counseling Graduate Program
Long Island University – Post
2-4pm
Medical Student Lecture: 2-4pm
The Resource Exchange. Chappell Hill Mall Book signing and Santa visit!!!
University of Minnesota Medical Student Lecture
CREATIVE LIVING SERIES: Woodstock, IL
Lecture and Screening of ON BEAUTY
http://woodstockfinearts.org/cls.html
At the Opera House
ASHG High School Workshop/ ON BEAUTY SCREENING
Derma Medical, San Juan, Puerto Rico
Celebrating 50 years of our Residency Program of Dermatology.
La Concha Hotel, San Juan, PR.
Lecture: Marshfield, WI
http://preventiongenetics.com
The Resource Exchange Exhibition
Colorado Springs, CO
Opening: http://tre.org
Imaging Alliance AWARD Ceremony
SVA Theater
333 West 23rd Street, 6PM: https://www.theimagingalliance.com/salutes/
Exhibition and Lecture
The visit will focus on a number of themes, particularly art/photography, health communication and doctor/patient relationship training, targeting how to be bale to avoid misdiagnosis claims and how to handle them. The visit will include a public lecture on Thursday, Sept. 29 and several small group workshops and/or meetings Thursday and Friday morning.
Ohio University
Scripps College of Communication
117 Schoonover Center, One Ohio University
20 E. Union St.
Athens, OH 45701
http://ohio.edu
Derma Medical
Celebrating 50 years of Residency Program of Dermatology.
La Concha Hotel, San Juan, PR.
Weill Cornell Medical College
1 st Medical Student Lecture
11:00 am
Community Based Photo shoot/ Colorado Springs
Exhibition Premieres October 7
Lecture, Annual Conference of Colorado Dermatologic Society 2016
The Inverness Hotel and Conference Center
Englewood, CO
http://www.coloradodermatology.org
MS. Wheelchair America 2016 Pageant: August 8-14 in Grand Rapids, MI.
The mission of Ms. Wheelchair America is to provide an opportunity of achievement for women who happen to be wheelchair users to successfully educate and advocate for the more than 54 million Americans living with disabilities. Unlike traditional beauty pageants, Ms. Wheelchair America is not a contest to select the most attractive individual. It is instead a competition based on advocacy, achievement, communication and presentation to select the most accomplished and articulate spokeswoman for persons with disabilities. You can see here who to compare business electricty prices with. The selected representative must be able to communicate both the needs and the accomplishments of her constituency to the general public, the business community and the legislature. http://www.mswheelchairamerica.org
As Ms. Wheelchair America, the national title holder has numerous duties. These include promoting awareness of the need to eliminate architectural and attitudinal barriers, informing the able-bodied public of the achievements of the millions of people with disabilities across the nation, and assisting with the establishment of programs in all 50 states by promoting Ms. Wheelchair America. During her year long reign, she will have the opportunity to travel visiting advocacy groups, making public appearances and conducting radio, print ad, and TV interviews, a private vehicle with i4mt insurance will be given to her for the travels. The commitment and personal example of the titleholder serves to further the mission of Ms. Wheelchair America.
New York’s very own MS. Wheelchair New York: Jessica De La Rosa
“Changing the face of Mental Illness”
POSITIVE EXPOSURE Introduction and Presentation then…..
Photo shoot for new Campaign in Collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Southeast Minnesota.
The target audience would be individuals living with a mental illness and their families. By the way, if you have an adult family member who’s dealing with any of these, Arthritis, Atherosclerosis, Diabetes, Heart disease, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, seek assistance with internal medicine portland or.
For the photo shoot I was thinking of our volunteers who volunteer for our Speaker’s Bureau. The audience for the presentation would be our board, support group facilitators, service providers, etc. I am thinking 20-25 people.
About NAMI and Speaker’s Bureau
We are the affliate of the National Organization and we are based in Rochester, MN and are called NAMI Southeastern Minnesota. All states have a NAMI nonprofit with affiliates when available. The web site is www.namisemn.org. The greater Minnesota website is www.namihelps.org The National website is www.nami.org.
POSITIVE EXPOSURE at the Klippel Trenaunay Support Group Meeting at the Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Klippel-Trenaunay (K-T) Syndrome is characterized by a localized or diffuse capillary malformation that overlies a venous malformation and/or lymphatic malformation with associated soft tissue and bone overgrowth (hypertrophy).
POSITIVE EXPOSURE at the Smith Magenis Syndrome Family Conference in St. Louis, MO
Smith-Magenis syndrome (or SMS) is a chromosomal disorder characterized by a recognizable pattern of physical, behavioral, and developmental features. It is caused by a missing piece of genetic material from chromosome 17, referred to as deletion 17p11.2.
Photo of our Deirdre!!
POSITIVE EXPOSURE at the NOONAN Syndrome Foundation Conference at the Hilton Minneapolis/ St. Paul Mall of America
POSITIVE EXPOSURE at the 4p- Support Group Family Conference in Woodland Hills (Los Angeles), CA
4 p- is also known as Wolf-Hirschorn Syndrome; a deletion of the short are of the 4th Chromosome.
The amount of material deleted may range from about 50% of the short arm to a small break that can’t be detected by normal chromosome analysis.
Because of this wide range of deleted material, the effect on our children varies widely. Some can walk, talk and assist in their daily care while others are not verbal and require constant care.
(Photo of our Vincent featured in the American Journal of Medical Genetics)
POSITIVE EXPOSURE at the SOFT (Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and Related Disorders in Tacoma, WA
SOFT is a network of families and professionals dedicated to providing support and understanding to families involved in the issues and decisions surrounding the diagnosis and care in Trisomy 18, 13 and other related chromosomal disorders.
POSITIVE EXPOSURE at the 12th Moebius Syndrome Foundation Conference in Long Beach, CA
Moebius syndrome is a nonprogressive craniofacial/neurological disorder that manifests itself primarily in facial paralysis. Individuals with Moebius syndrome cannot smile or frown, and do not have lateral eye movements. Many individuals with Moebius syndrome also have skeletal involvement with limb abnormalities or Poland syndrome. People with Moebius syndrome can have respiratory problems, speech and swallowing disorders, visual impairments, sensory integration dysfunction, sleep disorders, weak upper body strength and autism spectrum disorders.
POSITIVE EXPOSURE at the National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation (NOAH) Conference in Pittsburg, PA
Albinism is an inherited genetic condition that reduces the amount of melanin pigment formed in the skin, hair and/or eyes. Albinism occurs in all racial and ethnic groups throughout the world.
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CHROMOSOME 18 REGISTRY and RESEARCH SOCIETY FAMILY CONFERENCE, San Antonio, TX
Photo: Young adult advocate workshop, 2015 Conference
The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society is a lay advocacy organization composed primarily of the parents of individuals with a chromosome 18 abnormality. We consist of three separate organizations located in the United States, Australia, and Europe, all with a common mission: To help people with chromosome 18 abnormalities overcome the obstacles they face so they may lead happy, healthy, and productive lives.
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DISABILITY PRIDE PARADE: NYC
POSITIVE EXPOSURE at the Pallister-Killian Syndrome Conference in Bloomingdale, IL
Photo of our Jake, PKS KIDS CONFERENCE , 2010
Pallister-Killian Syndrome is a chromosome abnormality when a tetrasomy of the short arm of chromosome 12 (12p) occurs for no known reason. It is also known as mosaic tetrasomy 12p, isochromosome 12p syndrome, or Teschler-Nicola/Killian Syndrome.
POSITIVE EXPOSURE at the Little People of America Conference in Boston, MA
Conference Info
“…envisioning a world where all people are accepted for who they are, not how they look.” www.ccakids.orghttp://www.ccakids.org
Kids Craniofacial Camp: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Presentation at Ice Cream Social on Thursday and All day Photography on Friday…..
Shoot in NYC: Featuring: FRAGILE X Syndrome
Grand Rounds at UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospital Oakland, CA
8:00 am
At Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, CA
At Valley Beth Shalom, Encino, CA
POSITIVE EXPOSURE Exhibition
A Children’s House for Pediatric Dermatology
1976 W Dallas Street
Houston TX, 77019
Photoshoot and presentation
Arcadia University Genetics Program – Glenside, PA
1:00 pm – 2:15 pm
Great Room of the University Commons Building
Arcadia University
450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
Rare Cancer Illuminated: a View from Within
A POSITIVE EXPOSURE Collaboration
American Society of Clinical Oncology: AtlanticLIVE Town Hall
Exhibition Premiere today
POSITIVE EXPOSURE EXHIBITION and PRESENTATION
Pierre Fabre International Convention, Toulouse, France
Pierre Fabre Dermatologie plenary session
10:30 – 12:30
Workshop 2 : Beyond Disabling Images
Photography has played a longstanding role in both the dehumanization of individuals with disabilities as well as in exposing and changing inhumane conditions to which they were routinely consigned. More recently, some photographers – often in alliance with researchers — have created groundbreaking collaborative projects with people whose disabilities have been stigmatized. This roundtable features two innovative photographers – Jean Robert Dantou who has worked extensively on disability projects with French researcher Florence Weber, and American photographer/activist Rick Guidotti whose innovative “Positive Exposure” project is changing the face of genetic conditions. On this panel, they discuss the impact of such collaborative projects on themselves, the people photographed, and the goals of changing public awareness.
Shoot at Nationwide, Columbus, OH
22Q 11.2 Deletion
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NYC Taxi’s 30 second Ad!!!
Positive Exposure: Pop-Up Center.
POSITIVE EXPOSURE CENTER: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!
Free and Open to the Public:
Art Director’s Club
106 West 29th Street
(Between 6th and 7th Avenues)
NEW YORK CITY
The POP UP Center will celebrate POSITIVE EXPOSURE’s local and national partners creating opportunities for our singular voices to grow in unison.
POSITIVE EXPOSURE presents a POP- UP Center at the Art Directors Club in NYC. We will launch the multi-media exhibition on Tuesday, April 5th at our Gala, then continue with a week of events, April 6-11. The free, public events will include curated tours, screening of ON BEAUTY, performance by Heidi Latsky Dance Troupe, Diversability advocate lectures, guest appearances from Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and local and national advocacy stars to inspire student and professional audiences.
During the week, we will host programs for visiting classrooms, teachers, advocates, families, professionals, including hearing aid maintenance health care providers in training, and the public.
FREE and Open to the Public
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Positive Exposure invites NYC metropolitan area middle/high school classrooms to an extraordinary exhibition by world-class photographer, Rick Guidotti, that celebrates the richness and beauty of human diversity. Leaving the world of fashion, Rick has spent that past eighteen years working with NGOs, medical schools, universities and others to effect a sea-change in societal attitudes towards individuals living with genetic, physical, behavioral and intellectual difference. When you want your rehab centers get traction and patients fast, give addiction marketing agency a call to help you put your business out there and reach more patients.
The multi-media exhibition provides new opportunities to see individuals living with a variety of difference, first and foremost as joyous human beings.
The exhibition will serve as the focal point for an experiential program specifically designed for middle/high school audiences that is meant to create a deeper understanding and respect for diversity by evoking thought-provoking conversations with regards to human dignity and rights.
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Open to school groups, students, teachers and the public.
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: Open to all.
Website: Jason’s Connection
Founded in 2013 by the Harris Family, Jason’s Connection is dedicated to connecting us to resources that serve our needs, enrich our lives and help us meet our goals.Their mission is to create an online community that connects people experiencing disability and their family/caregivers to quality resources, support and each other.
Jason Harris: I am a 26 year old college graduate. I love hiking, traveling with friends, films, theatre, the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes. I am also on the Asperger’s Spectrum which means I face challenges with anxiety, social skills, organizational skills and certain medical issues. Asperger’s is a hidden disability like ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental health issues. If one of the challenges that you’re facing is the addiction to smoking, Electronic cigarettes are becoming popular as an alternative to smoking tobacco. Search for Smokea top online headshop in the US if you want the best e-cig products at affordable prices.
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4:00 pm – 5:00 pm: OPEN TO ALL.
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm: OPEN TO ALL.
Website: ON BEAUTY Q & A with Rick Guidotti
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FREE and Open to the Public
Hours: 10:00 am – 9:00 pm
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Open to school groups, students, teachers and the public.
Make the Positive Exposure Pop-Up Center a part of your school year and celebrate the richness and beauty of human diversity Positive Exposure invites NYC metropolitan area elementary school classrooms to an extraordinary exhibition by world-class photographer, Rick Guidotti, that celebrates the richness and beauty of human diversity. Additionally, students will be treated to a special reading of the recently published Normal Norman by children’s book author, Tara Lazar.
Leaving the world of fashion, Rick has spent that past eighteen years working with NGOs, medical schools, universities and others to effect a sea-change in societal attitudes towards individuals living with genetic, physical, behavioral and intellectual difference. The exquisite photographs that Rick has taken around the world provide new opportunities to see individuals living with a variety of difference, first and foremost as joyous human beings.
The exhibition will serve as the focal point for an experiential program specifically designed for elementary audiences that is meant to create a deeper understanding and respect for human diversity.
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm: OPEN TO ALL.
Website: Tara Lazar
also,
LITTLE RED GLIDING HOOD (RH, 2015)
I THOUGHT THIS WAS A BEAR BOOK (S&S, 2015) THE MONSTORE (S&S, 2013)
Tara loves children’s books. Her goal is to create books that children love. She writes picture books and middle grade novels. She’s written short stories for Abe’s Peanut and is featured in Break These Rules, a book of life-lesson essays for teens, edited by author Luke Reynolds. Our website is designed by http://www.webdesign499.com/web-design-greenacres/
Tara created PiBoIdMo (Picture Book Idea Month) as the picture book writer’s answer to NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month). PiBoIdMo is held on this blog every November. In 2014, PiBoIdMo featured over 1,300 participants from around the world.
Tara was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis in 2010 and has permanently lost feeling in her feet and legs.
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm: OPEN TO ALL.
Q & A with Rick Guidotti
Website: ON BEAUTY
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm: Educators’ Workshop: Educators, students, families and the public
Workshop participants will visit the Positive Exposure photography exhibition led by Rick Guidotti, and engage in thought-provoking exercises, exploring such topics as disability, diversity, inclusion, self-esteem, acceptance and advocacy in today’s diverse classroom environment.
Participants will be introduced to POSITIVE EXPOSURE’s PEARLS Project, featured in New York Times in an article entitled, “Learning Empathy by Looking Beyond Disability” which quotes one NYC-area principal as stating “The PEARLS project teaches important lessons about tolerance as schools face an increase in bullying and serve more special education students than ever.”
Workshop for Educators invitation pdf
? Liz Matejka Grossman, Executive Director
? Rick Guidotti, Founder
? PEARLS / FRAME Program presentation
? MY FACE: Curriculum development, Website: My Face
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm: OPEN TO ALL
ON DISPLAY
A MOVEMENT INSTALLATION
Website: Heidi Latsky Dance
The mission of Heidi Latsky Dance is to redefine beauty and virtuosity through performance and discourse, using performers with unique attributes to bring rigorous, passionate and provocative contemporary dance to diverse audiences.
Statement from Heidi Latsky, Founder and Artistic Director:
I strive to create a private world onstage that the audience is drawn into. I love watching dancers so consumed by their tasks that they do not have the time to “act.” I want to see the human being who is moving; to feel their fleeting emotions that respond to, and inform, the movements they’re executing.
I am fascinated by technical virtuosity, but I am just as compelled by someone taking a risk, showing his or her vulnerability, being in a raw state. I like to play with the balance between control and out-of-control and love sheer frenetic muscular power. I love to “twitch” when I watch my dancers. Only then do I know they’re feeling something and there is a visceral exchange.
“If film becomes the medium of preference for choreographers in the 21st century, it will be because of luminous works like Heidi Latsky’s “Soliloquy.”” Robert Johnson,
Heidi Latsky was the first participant in Dance for Film on Location at Montclair State University, underwritten by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, through which her first film, Soliloquy, premiered in April 2015.
A poetic interweaving of ten movement portraits, Soliloquy addresses our propensity to judge people by their physical appearance and embraces difference and the inherent isolation of being human with fierceness, frankness, and celebration.
Presentation during The Heidi Latsky installation:
Diversability Unplugged is a series of talks from local members of the Diversability community who are also featured in the Positive Exposure exhibition. They will share their story and what they are working on.
Diversability is a grassroots social movement to rebrand disability through the power of community founded by Tiffany Yu in 2009.
Diversability fosters community online and off (curated events) designed to connect, showcase, and empower people of all abilities doing amazing things. We want to get more people talking and thinking about disability as a core part of the diversity conversation. Diversability unites the disability community, engage allies in the conversation, and celebrate disability pride.
Join the conversation at @Diversability.
“More than 1 billion of us live with disabilities. We must remove all barriers that affect the inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in society, including through changing attitudes that fuel stigma and institutionalize discrimination.”
– Ban Ki-moon, Secretary-General of the United Nations
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FREE and Open to the Public
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
10:30 am – 12:30 pm:
Workshop participants will visit the Positive Exposure photography exhibition led by Rick Guidotti, and engage in thought-provoking exercises, exploring such topics as disability, diversity, inclusion, self-esteem, acceptance and advocacy in today’s diverse classroom environment.
Participants will be introduced to Positive Exposure’s PEARLS Project which was featured in the New York Times in an article entitled, “Learning Empathy by Looking Beyond Disability” and which quotes one NYC-area principal as stating “The project from ClassDojo teaches important lessons about tolerance and serve more special education students than ever.”
Student Teacher Workshop Invitation pdf
12:30 pm – 1:30 pm:
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm:
Q & A with Rick Guidotti
Website: ON BEAUTY
3:00 pm – 5:00 pm:
Liz Matejka Grossman, Executive Director
Rick Guidotti, Founder
FRAME Program presentation
Joan H. Marks Graduate Human Genetics Program: Sarah Lawrence College
“Genetic counseling is a unique career that combines expertise in genetics with the ability to clearly and compassionately discuss genetic health issues with families. The Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics at Sarah Lawrence College has been training genetic counselors for 45 years. Individuals with genetic conditions, and their families, are an important part of our learning community. The exhibition will showcase those areas of our curriculum that are dedicated to developing a deeper understanding and perspective of the lived experiences of individuals with genetic conditions and disabilities.”
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm:
Special Presentation
Maria Hodermarska and Company
Rule Breaking: Street theater to engage in a dialogue around developmental disability.
Website: Rule Breaking
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Free and Open to our Family Advocacy Organizations and friends. All are welcome!
Hours: 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Family Advocate Day!
All Local and National Advocacy organizations and their members are invited.
Come share your story..
12:30pm – 1:00 pm:
Family Member works toward eradicating hate speech targeting the disability community, promoting positive images of special needs in social media, entertainment and in every day life.
Website: Family Member Inc
1:00 pm – 5:00 pm:
Reflective Expressions: Mask Building Workshop
Make your own mask!
1:30pm – 2:00 pm:
Website: Jason’s Connection
Founded in 2013 by the Harris Family, Jason’s Connection is dedicated to connecting us to resources that serve our needs, enrich our lives and help us meet our goals.Their mission is to create an online community that connects people experiencing disability and their family/caregivers to quality resources, support and each other.
Jason Harris: I am a 26 year old college graduate. I love hiking, traveling with friends, films, theatre, the Cincinnati Reds and Ohio State Buckeyes. I am also on the Asperger’s Spectrum which means I face challenges with anxiety, social skills, organizational skills and certain medical issues. Asperger’s is a hidden disability like ADHD, learning disabilities, and mental health issues.
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm:
Daniel’s Music Foundation uses music as the instrument to open the doors to acceptance, respect, confidence and well-being.
Website: Daniels Music Foundation
3:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Ray’s extensive experience with the community of people with disabilities began with his work at The Muscular Dystrophy Association. It has continued in his role as a Director at Bansen Labs, and he has had a variety of unique experiences including an appearance on ABC’s Shark Tank. The talk will focus on the story of Bradley – one of Xogo’s users who has Cerebral Palsy. Ray will discuss how Bradley interacts with the world around him and how technology can open social access.
4:30 pm – 5:00 pm:
Justice Richard Bernstein became the first blind justice, elected by voters statewide, to the Michigan Supreme Court in November 2014. With a commitment to justice and fairness, Bernstein began his 8-year term in January 2015.
Prior to being elected to Michigan’s highest court, Justice Bernstein was known as a tireless advocate for disabled rights as an attorney heading the public service division for The Sam Bernstein Law Firm in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Blind since birth, Justice Bernstein is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Michigan and earned his juris doctorate from Northwestern University School of Law.
Committed to taking action to help clients who needed him, Justice Bernstein’s cases often set national standards protecting the rights and safety of people with and without disabilities.
And More……..
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FREE and Open to the Public
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Final Day to experience POSITIVE EXPOSURE POP-UP Center/ Multi-Media Exhibition
10:30 am – 12:30 pm: Open to school groups, students, teachers and the public.
Make the Positive Exposure Pop-Up Center a part of your school year and celebrate the richness and beauty of human diversity Positive Exposure invites NYC metropolitan area elementary school classrooms to an extraordinary exhibition by world-class photographer, Rick Guidotti, that celebrates the richness and beauty of human diversity. Additionally, students will be treated to a special reading of the recently published Normal Norman by children’s book author, Tara Lazar.
Leaving the world of fashion, Rick has spent that past eighteen years working with NGOs, medical schools, universities and others to effect a sea-change in societal attitudes towards individuals living with genetic, physical, behavioral and intellectual difference. The exquisite photographs that Rick has taken around the world provide new opportunities to see individuals living with a variety of difference, first and foremost as joyous human beings.
The exhibition will serve as the focal point for an experiential program specifically designed for elementary audiences that is meant to create a deeper understanding and respect for human diversity.
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm: OPEN TO ALL
At 20%, or 56 million, people with disabilities represent America’s largest minority — with a discretionary income of more than $220 billion – yet remain virtually invisible on our screens and stages. In this frank and provocative interactive dialogue, actor and disability advocate Christine Bruno and coordinator of equal employment opportunity (eeo) & diversity at SAG-AFTRA Becky Curran will talk about the history of representation of disabled people in the entertainment industry, myths and assumptions surrounding disability, why the lack of visibility matters and how you can help the entertainment industry move beyond antiquated stereotypes to feature authentic portrayals and tell universal stories from bold, unique and fresh perspectives.
Since 2005, Christine has served as Disability Advocate for Inclusion in the Arts, anational not-for-profit that promotes the full inclusion of artists of color and disabled artists in theatre, film, television and related media. She is the current chair of the NY Local SAG-AFTRA committee for Performers with Disabilities, and serves on the SAG-AFTRA National PWD, Broadway League Diversity and Actors’ Equity EEO Committees. Christine has worked throughout the U.S., U.K. and Australia. She holds an MFA in Acting and Directing from the Actors Studio Masters Program and is a lifetime member of the Actors Studio.
Becky Curran is coordinator of eeo & diversity for SAG-AFTRA. Since joining SAG-AFTRA in April 2014, she has assisted with several diversity and inclusion efforts within the entertainment and news media industries. She also serves as president of Little People of America’s New York City chapter.Becky has worked for one of Hollywood’s top talent agencies, Creative Artists Agency. A prolific public speaker, Curran has spoken for groups throughout the United States and Kenya. She resides in New York City.
ReelAbilities Film Festival brings together the community to promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different abilities. ReelAbilities Film Festival showcases films, conversations and artistic programs to explore, embrace, and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.
Website: ReelAbilities
3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Xian Horn is a joyful woman with cerebral palsy who serves as teacher, speaker, beauty advocate, blogger and Exemplar for the AT&T NYU Connect Ability Challenge toward the creation of Assistive Technology. Xian’s Give Beauty Wings’ Self-Esteem programs originated and continue at NYU’s Initiative for Women with Disabilities, the Jewish Community Center Manhattan, and M.S. 131 in Chinatown. Xian’s programs have also been presented at United Cerebral Palsy, the Standing Tall school (a school for non-verbal children), and her alma mater New York City Lab School, where she was the first alumni commencement speaker in 2014. She has also spoken at the Apple Store in Soho, the UJA Federation’s Task Force on Disability, United Cerebral Palsy, The ReelAbilities Film Festival, the Naples Daily News, and the National Spinal Cord Injury Association, among many others, including a group of san diego personal injury lawyers. Xian has also run vocational workshops for the NYC Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities for their annual Disability Mentoring Day. She also served as a spokesperson for the Starlight Children’s Foundation’s Give Actually Campaign for the Holiday Season 2015. Xian’s work has been featured by The White House Blog, Fast Company, NPR, NBC News, Fox 5 and NY1 and much more. Lastly, she is a blogger for Positively Positive – an online community of over 2.5 million readers worldwide.
POSITIVE EXPOSURE POP-UP CENTER
Art Directors Club
106 West 29th Street
New York City
SOAR to the Stars 60th Anniversary – Diamond Edition
“Where Our Diamonds Sparkle”
5:30 – 7:30pm
Radisson Paper Valley Hotel
Appleton, WI
Community based exhibition and lecture
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461 USA
Rare Disease Day
2:00- 3:30
Lecture and Screening of ON BEAUTY with Film Director, Joanna Rudnick.
We thoroughly review personal history and may recommend Mito Boost for endocrine disruptors as heavy metals, PBAs, xenoestrogens, and phthalates which are in hundreds of consumer products.
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University of New Mexico – Albuquerque
School of Medicine
Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds
Pediatric Grand Rounds are held in the 6th Floor Tully Conference Room
UNM School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics Site
The Belgian Society of Human Genetics Conference:
Leuven, 4-5 February 2016
Exhibition, Lecture and Community based photography.
BEIT ISSIE SHAPIRO Event at the MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE, Los Angeles
The mission of Beit Issie Shapiro (BIS) is to provide cutting-edge services to improve quality of life for people with disabilities, and to effect social change by breaking down the barriers preventing people with disabilities from full societal integration, assuring them the rights and opportunities for maximum growth and development.
Exhibition MUSEUM OF TOLERANCE, Los Angeles
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PCOM Medical Student Lecture
Medical Student Lecture: Change How You See: See How You Change
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The Future History of Cerebral Palsy:
8am-5pm
Change How You See, See How You Change at 1:45 PM Arts Panel at 2:35 PM
MEETING LOCATION: Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital of NewYork-Presbyterian Wintergarden, Lobby Level
3959 Broadway
New York, New York 10032
POSITIVE EXPOSURE: Seeing Beyond Diagnosis @ noon
In Collaboration with Bruce D. Levy, M.D.
Parker B. Francis Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School
Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Medical Director, The Lung Center, BWH
Director, Lung Research Center, Brigham Research Institute
Pediatric Grand Rounds: 7-8 am
701 Grove Road, Bal Suite 5
Greenville, SC 29605
Epidermolysis Bullosa Family Day
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
4650 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
Presentation & Photography
Presentation and Photography
Northern Illinois University (NIU)—Hoffman Estates
5555 Trillium Blvd.
Hoffman Estates, IL 60192
Phone: (847) 645-3000
The 3rd annual Pittsburgh ReelAbilities Film Festival will take place at Rodef Shalom Congregation, a fully accessible venue in the Oakland area of Pittsburgh. The festival runs from October 22 – 29, 2015.
Rick will be there 22nd October ON BEAUTY & POSITIVE EXPOSURE Exhibition
Screening: ON BEAUTY
NYU School of Dentistry
Presentation and Q & 
A: 4:45 – 7pm
Kaufman Children’s Dental Hospital is a fully accredited pediatric ambulatory surgery facility in Brooklyn, New York. Pediatric Dentist Elan Kaufman DMD has been serving the community for over 15 years.
Kaufman Children’s Dental Hospital
2120 Ocean Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11229
(718) 571-8158
Golisano Foundation
30th Anniversary Celebration and Awards
George Eastman House International Museum of Photography
Rochester, NY
Keynote Speaker at the Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce’s 13th Annual Diversity Awards Dinner/Banquet
6:00PM -8:00PM at Ingalls Harbor Pavilion.
Friedreich Ataxia Symposium – The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Chem RX Lecture
Leonard’s Palazzo
Great Neck, NY
Chem RX seminars are attended by Nursing Home Administrators, Directors of Nursing, CEOs, CFOs, residential directors, addiction treatment counselors that offer the non 12 step rehab program, assisted living administrators and case managers. Also, you can take a look at Addiction Campuses rehab centers of Addicted Minds for intervention and detox. Chem Rx seminars attract professionals who look to learn and share valuable information about today’s successful strategies and future trends.
A Special Film Lab/Time Warner/Turner/HBO Event: 6 pm
Discussion: Mass Media Constructions of Beauty: The Consequences of Allowing Judgment Based On What We Look Like Rather Than Who We Are
American Society of Human Genetics High School Workshop
Baltimore Convention Center
One West Pratt Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201
Golisano Foundation presents Positive Exposure at the George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film.
900 East Avenue
Rochester, NY 14607
Link to Article in the Democrat and Chronicle, by Melissa Zepieri-Caruana.
Link to WXXI Arts in Focus Segment
22 q 11.2 Deletion Syndrome Family Conference
Keynote Speaker: Lecture and Photography
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Education Center
Columbus, OH
Medical Student Lecture
Weill Cornell Medical College
1300 York Avenue
New York, NY 10064
The Joan H. Marks Graduate Program in Human Genetics
Lecture and Presentation of FRAME: Faces Redefining the Art of Medical Education
Sarah Lawrence College
1 Mead Way
Bronxville, NY 10708
American Academy of Dermatology
Summer Academy Meeting 2015
Speaker Presentation
New York Hilton Midtown
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10019
Coffin Lowry Syndrome Foundation
Family Conference
Wellington, FL
The Marfan Foundation
31st Annual Family Conference
Chicago, IL
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Special One Night DC Screening ON BEAUTY
640 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington, DC 20001
Dup15q Alliance
8th International Family Conference “Stronger Together”
Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista
Orlando, FL
The Chromosome 18 Registry & Research Society
2015 Annual Family Conference
Salt Lake Marriott Downtown at City Creek
75 South West Temple
Salt Lake City UT 84101
Screening ON BEAUTY
Village Cinema
22 East 12 Street
New York, NY
Screening ON BEAUTY
Laemmle Music Hall
9036 Wilshire Blvd
Beverly Hills, CA
Special Olympics 2015
Los Angeles, CA
4th International RASopathies Symposium
Presentation & Photo Shoot
Doubletree by Hilton at SeaTac
Seattle, WA
The RASopathies Network brings together caregivers, clinicians, patients, researchers and industry to expedite treatments and cures for the RASopathies.
The Sturge-Weber Foundation
Presentation & Photo Shoot
Chicago, IL
Society for Pediatric Dermatology
Speaker Presentation
Boston, MA
Vascular Anomalies Center at
Boston Children’s Hospital
Photo Shoot
Beit Issie Shapiro & Israel Elwyn
Israel
6th International Conference on Disabilities
“Unity and Diversity in Action” will take place at a time when we are witnessing a positive shift into the language of human rights, strengthened by the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Thursday July 2nd
Photo Shoot, Sarona
Monday July 6th
Israel Elwyn Presentation, Gala Event and Exhibition, Jerusalem
Tuesday, July 7th
Plenary Lecture Keynote Speaker, Tel Aviv
SKIN TO LIVE IN CAMPAIGN Exhibition
Basel, Switzerland
Featuring POSITIVE EXPOSURE images of Ambassadors from: Australia, Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, Spain, Taiwan, Thailand, Turkey, and USA
Community Photoshoot
Families with 4p-, Wolf- Hirschhorn syndrome
Long Beach, CA
Community Photoshoot
Families with Jacobsen Syndrome
San Jose, CA
Leadership Alabama 25th Anniversary
Keynote Speaker
Grand Hotel Marriott Resort
One Grand Boulevard
Point Clear, AL 36564
Presentation at National Symposium for Danone Nutricia Early Life Nutrition.
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Shriner’s Hospitals for Children Exhibition
950 W Faris Rd
Greenville, SC
864.271.3444
POSITIVE EXPOSURE: Seeing Beyond Diagnosis Lecture
The Johns Hopkins University/National Human Genome Research Institute Genetic Counseling Training Program
Seattle: Main Campus
School of Medicine Lecture: POSITIVE EXPOSURE: Seeing Beyond Diagnosis and Screening of ON BEAUTY.
Positive Exposure: The Spirit of Difference – Health Sciences Lecture by Rick Guidotti
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Time: 9:00 am
Location: Turner Auditorium (Room D-209)
Details: The School of Medicine, this Prosthetic Clinic, MEDEX Northwest, School of Nursing, School of Dentistry, Speech and Hearing Sciences, and the Division of Physical Therapy, and the Department for Bioethics and the Humanities will host a health sciences lecture by Rick Guidotti. This lecture is geared toward members of the medical community and open to all. Rick Guidotti, a world renowned photographer, became interested in using visual arts to change the way society understands genetic differences, disability and beauty. His Positive Exposure photo and video presentation encourages students and professionals in the health sciences to see individuals with genetic differences as whole people, not just their specific diagnoses. He will also introduce one of the dentists that specializes in dental implants Marco Island is where his private practice is but he travels anywhere Rick thinks his services are needed. He feels that since he has a thriving restorative dentistry practice that the least he can do is help these children feel better about themselves. In case you want a dental service who are family-oriented, professional, and compassionate with their patients, dentist in eau claire are the ones to contact. You can schedule an appointment now at regiscourtdental.com. More information on Rick and his work can be found here: Ted Talk and Positive Exposure
Special screening of On Beauty and guided discussion led by Rick Guidotti and the film’s Director, Joanna Rudnick
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Time: 4:30 pm
Location: HUB Lyceum
Details: A recent documentary, On Beauty, chronicles the work of Rick Guidotti and the experiences of several exceptional women he has photographed. It premiered at the Chicago film festival last October and won audience favorite for short documentary. Since premiering in October 2014 On Beauty has continued to receive awards. More information about the film can be found here: On Beauty
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Reception
Date: Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Time: 5:30 pm
Location: HUB Lyceum
Details: Help us welcome Rick Guidotti and Joanna Rucnick to campus by joining us for food, beverages, and lively conversation.
Screening ON BEAUTY
The Battery, 717 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA 94111
(From the Website) About The Battery: www.thebatterysf.com
The Battery was a unique sort of social destination. I suppose I should not have been surprised. As I walked among its members, it was clear they were most at ease on their toes. An eager, inquisitive bunch, always curious, always on the hunt for new ideas and problems to solve. So it seemed natural that this energetic establishment was their idea of a place to relax. A place that could only be called traditional if you kept in mind its city’s traditional offerings of progressive thought, diversity and intelligence with just a touch of the bizarre. They made that decked out old building come alive with ideas and excitement. The cocktails and cuisine didn’t hurt the mood either.
Indeed, here is where they came to refill their cups. To tell stories. To swap ideas. To eschew status but enjoy the company of those they respected. Here is where they came to feel at home on an evening out.
Newport Beach Film Festival: Island Cinema 2pm
ON BEAUTY SCREENING: Long Island University: www.liu.edu
On Beauty Documentary and Panel Discussion Apr 22
Location: Gold Coast Cinema, 7:00 PM
The Children’s Workshop School/ Lecture
NYC @ 9am
Community Meeting
Children’s Workshop School strives for students to be open-minded and compassionate; to gain a sense of themselves and others; and to understand and appreciate the diversity of the community. Children are guided and supported to fulfill their creative, physical, emotional, social and intellectual potential. Our goal is for our children to recognize that they have the power and resources to effect change. It is our hope that children will grow to be responsible, critical and caring members of a pluralistic society.
Photo Exhibit: February 25 through End of April
Nassau Pediatric Society Presentation
The Nassau Pediatric Society of New York Chapter 2 of the AAP was established in 1947 to serve the children and pediatricians in Nassau County. The AAP is a national organization composed of over 53,000 pediatricians. There are approximately 340 members in the Nassau Pediatric Society.
Leonard’s of Great Neck
555 Northern Blvd.
Great Neck, NY 11021
Telephone: 516-487-7900
6:30-8:30 pm
ON BEAUTY Tonight @7pm Palm Springs, CA
http://www.americandocumentaryfilmfestival.com
REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL NYC
Screening ON BEAUTY
NYU Langone Center: Stay tuned for Details
http://newyork.reelabilities.org
Uniformed Services University
F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine – “America’s Medical School”
Medical Student Lecture
| 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, MD 20814 (800) 515-5257 |
Cincinnati REELABILITIES Film Festival: Screening ON BEAUTY as well as other community events.
Positive Exposure Events: Stay Tuned for Details.
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For more Info: http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org
For More Info: http://www.bigskyfilmfest.org
GRAND ROUNDS PRESENTATION
Pediatrics Residency Program
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
1 Gustave L. Levy Place, NY, NY
8:00 am
Westchester Reform Temple
255 Mamaroneck Road, Scarsdale
Children’s Hospital of Greenville Health System
The newcastlephysioclinic.com/services/acupuncture was added to provide more comprehensive services to patients utilizing both eastern and western medicine methods. Also, treat acute and chronic pain and many chronic medical conditions with medical acupuncture.
Greenville County Medical Society and Alliance
Skin Impressions: Australia
PHOTOSHOOT
Melbourne and Sydney
POSITIVE EXPOSURE BOARD MEETING
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM)
Medical Student Lecture
University of Minnesota, Medical College
Medical Student Lecture
POSITIVE EXPOSURE in Bangkok, Thailand
SKIN IMPRESSIONS GLOBAL CAMPAIGN CONTINUES
http://www.docnyc.net/film/point-shoot/on-beauty/#.VEEcB0vgRG6
ON BEAUTY
DOC NYC New York City Premiere: 12 pm @
DOC NYC‘s principle location is in Greenwich Village’s IFC Center (on Sixth Avenue at West Third Street)
Speaking at HIGH POINT VILLAGE “CAN DO” GALA! Lubbock, Texas
Read more about High Point Village: www.highpointvllage.org
BEYOND the FRAME exhibition launch: 5pm
Sponsored by ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital Family Advisory Council. Meet Mary and Jonah participants in ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital’s Beyond the Frame photo exhibit, on permanent display inside the ProMedica Toledo Children’s Hospital main entrance hallway beginning Wednesday, November 12. 
#BeyondTheFrame to share positive words of inspiration and encouragement.
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Greenville, South Carolina
3 days will include Medical School lecture, Photo shoots and evening community presentation: Hosted by: Greenville County Medical Society
Basel, Switzerland
World Psoriasis Day: Novartis Campus
Global Campaign/ Exhibition
Akron, OH
County of Summit Board of Developmental Disabilities
John S. Knight Center 77 E. Mill Street Akron, OH 44308
The World Premiere of ON BEAUTY at the Chicago International Film Festival.
Show Times:
10/18/2014 1:15 PM , EFBEAU – $14 /$11 Get your ticket here:
If you are in Chicago, COME!!!!!!!!!! YAY!!!!!!!!!!
If you’re not, then get on a bus, train or plane..
Joanna, Sarah, Jayne from Kenya and I will all be there!!!!!!!!
ON BEAUTY
USA, Kenya
Director: Joanna Rudnick
From Emmy-nominated filmmaker Joanna Rudnick (In the Family), On Beauty follows former fashion photographer Rick Guidotti as he focuses his lens on people who are often excluded or misrepresented in popular media. Highlighting vibrant individuals with genetic conditions, Rick’s work challenges conventional visions and helps redefine notions of beauty. Filmmaker and subject will participate in a post-screening panel discussion about the importance and difficulties of changing mainstream definitions of beauty.
77 min
Categories: Life Is Short, ReelWomen
Saturday, October 18th at 1:15pm at the AMC River East 21 theater. http://m.ticketmaster.com/on…/event/21004D30DA8E2692…
San Diego, CA
American Society of Human Genetics High School Workshop
San Diego Convention Center
www.ashg.org
San Diego CA
Keynote Address: The American Academy of Pediatrics
http://aapexperience.org/2014/program.pdf
Amsterdam, Netherlands
FOAM Gallery
Keizersgracht 609, 1017 DS Amsterdam, Netherlands
SKIN TO LIVE IN CAMPAIGN Exhibition.
Featuring POSITIVE EXPOSURE images of Ambassadors from: Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain,Turkey and USA
SKIN IMPRESSION GLOBAL EXHIBITION: Novartis Campus, Basel, Switzerland October 1-31, 2014
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Basel, Switzerland
SKIN TO LIVE IN CAMPAIGN LAUNCH
Novartis Campus
Featuring POSITIVE EXPOSURE images of Ambassadors from: Brazil, Canada, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Spain,Turkey and USA,
The Opening Reception for Positive Exposure takes place on Friday, September 26, from 5 to 9 pm, part of Final Fridays in Over-the-Rhine (OTR). With hors d’oeuvres, beverages and music provided. Free and open to the public.
Cincinnati ReelAbilities Film Festival presents Rick Guidotti’s Positive Exposure, The Spirit of Difference exhibition. The images of the exhibition reveal the social and psychological experiences of people living with genetic, physical and behavioral conditions. People of all ages and ethno-cultural heritages. Mr. Guiodotti’s exhibition celebrates the richness and beauty of human diversity. In addition, the exhibit addresses societal standards of beauty in today’s culture and how this impacts children living with genetic disorders. Rick Guidotti, an award-winning former fashion photographer, has spent the past 15 years working internationally with advocacy/non-governmental organizations, medical schools, universities that use ClassDojo, and other educational institutions to inspire a sea-change in societal attitudes towards people living with genetic differences. His work has been published in such diverse newspapers, magazines and journals as Elle, GQ, People, The American Journal of Medical Genetics, The Lancet, Spirituality and Health, The Washington Post, Atlantic Monthly and Life Magazine.
Cincinnati, OH
Artist Talk
RALEIGH, North Carolina
The National Inclusion Project: www.inclusionproject.org
VIACOM, New York City
PRISMS-Parents and Researched Interested in Smith-Magenis Syndrome
Building Bridges of Hope, 8th International Conference
July 31- August 3
Hilton at the Ballpark
1 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO
www.prisms.org
July 18 – 20, 2014
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
5701 Marinelli Rd
North Bethesda, Maryland 20852
www.moebius.org
NOAH’s 15th National Conference July 10 – 13, 2014
NOAH– The National Organization for Albinism and Hypopigmentation
Town and Country Resort
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108
www.albinism.org
28th International SOFT 2014 Conference (Support Organization for Trisomy 18, 13 and related disorders)
Rick will attend July 10-11th.
Dinner Presentation and Portraits
Sheraton Waterside Hotel
777 Waterside Dr,
Norfolk, Va 23510
www.trisomy.org
Chromosome 18 Registry and Research Society Conference
www.chromosome18.org
Stamford Marriott Hotel and Spa
243 Tresser Boulevard
Stamford, Connecticut
Lecture, Portraits, Workshop, Young Adult Panel
2014 World Tuberous Sclerosis Complex
Lecture and Portraits
More than 600 attendees from across the globe including families and individuals with interests in learning more about Functional Remedies cbd tincture;
caregivers; healthcare professionals; researchers; a wide array of exhibitors; and others interested in TSC.
www.tsalliance.org
Because of the proliferation of information sharing on a global basis, and the TS Alliance’s role as
the leading resource for people with TSC, the 2014 event will support an expanded, worldwide TSC
community, hence the new name: World TSC Conference.
They are permitted to accompany the humans they support in places dogs aren’t usually allowed. Therapy dog doesn’t have this same right.
The TS Alliance’s last National TSC Conference was held in 2006 and so much has changed in clinical care
and approved treatments since then, including two approved indications to shrink tumors associated
with TSC in the brain and kidneys. And in 2012, updating the TSC consensus guidelines for diagnosis,
testing and treatment created new gold standards in care.
Location:
Omni Shoreham Hotel
2500 Calvert Street NW
Washington, DC 20008
2014 Nevus Outreach International Conference
Marriott Solana Hotel in Westlake, Texas.
www.nevus.org
Skin To Live In Global Campaign!
Madrid, Spain
AAIDD American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities 2014 Media Award for Positive Exposure: The Spirit of Difference.
This award recognizes significant contributions in depicting Americans with disabilities in a positive light.
www.aaidd.org
Rick, although thrilled and honored with this award, will not be able to attend the award ceremony as he will be in Europe collaborating on a global campaign focusing on Psoriasis and Urticaria.
FIRST: Foundation for Ichthyosis and Related Skin Types, Inc.®
Keynote and workshop
2014 National Family Conference –
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Hilton Indianapolis
120 W. Market St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
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www.firstskinfoundation.org
Country Springs Hotel
2810 Golf Road
Pewaukee, WI 53072
PHACE Syndrome, a congenital condition characterized by the association between large infantile hemangiomas, usually of the head and neck, and birth defects of the brain, heart, eyes, skin and/or arteries.
PHACE is an acronym that stands for the medical names of the parts of the body it often impacts:
Further information about the PHACE Syndrome Community is available at
www.phacesyndromecommunity.org.
the 2014 Princeton Meeting of the NTG on ID and Dementia Practices
In conjunction with American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
The Special Olympics 2014 USA Games
Skin to Live In Global Campaign.
Mexico City, Mexico
United Nation Conference: Changing Attitudes and Fighting Stereotypes for an Inclusive Society.
10:00-11:30am, conference room 5 at the UN.
Activities to implement the CRPD and create more inclusive societies are often met with segregated social environments, stereotypes and negative attitudes towards people with disabilities. These create barriers for the implementation of many of the CRPD articles. This event will present inter-sectorial public awareness and training programs from around the world, from both governments and civil society organizations, aimed at assisting in the implementation of CRPD articles, as well as the full participation of people with disabilities in the process.
Panelists include:
Rick Guidotti, Positive Exposure
Gabor Gambos, International Disability Alliance
Verena Bentele , Federal Government Commissioner for Matters relating to Disabled Persons, Germany
Ahiya Kamara, Commissioner for Equal Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Israel
Eric Mathews, Associate Director, Disability Rights International
Jean Judes, Executive Director, Beit Issie Shapiro, Israel
Familial Dysautonomia Day
NYU Langone Center
550 1st Avenue
NYC
10-3pm
Familial Dysautonomia (FD) is a rare genetic neurological disorder that effects the sensory and autonomic nervous systems, causing life-threatening medical complications from birth.
Sponsored by the Dysautonomia Foundation, Inc
http://www.familialdysautonomia.org
Xerox Corporate Conference: Tucson AZ
Positive Exposure — Redefining Beauty
Keynote: 11 am-12 pm
Westin La Paloma Resort & Spa, 3800 E. Sunrise Dr., Tucson, AZ, 85718
Gold Symposium
May 16 – 17, 2014 • Muenzinger Auditorium
University of Colorado, Boulder, CO
8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Eastern Regional AACO (American Association of Certified Orthoptists) This orthoptic meeting is planned by the orthoptists from three different pediatric ophthalmology departments: Boston Children’s Hospital, Boston Medical Center and Tufts Medical Center.
12:00 – 1:00
New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center
800 Washington St., Box 450
Boston, MA 02111
Contact:
Shelley Klein, CO, COMT
Pediatric Ophthalmology/Ocular Motility
New England Eye Center at Tufts Medical Center
Phone 617-636-6769
POSITIVE EXPOSURE Exhibition NYU Langone Center
Photo Exhibition at NYU Langone Center in collaboration with the Dysautonomia Foundation. May 14- June 17
POSITIVE EXPOSURE SPRING GALA
YAI Seeing beyond disability
Keynote Presentation at the YAI International Conference in NYC – we’re expecting over 40 states and 12 countries
460 West 34th Street, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001
yai.org
RAMAPO FOR CHILDREN
49 West 38th Street | 5th Floor | New York, NY 10018
Direct: 646.588.2314 | Fax:
212.754.4994 | clowe@ramapoforchildren.org
Lecture: 6:30-7:30pm
Geisinger’s Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute
Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute
Geisinger-Bucknell Autism & Developmental Medicine Center | Lewisburg, PA
(570) 522-6281
meepler@geisinger.edu
Wednesday, 4/23/2014
10:00 am, photo shoot at ADMI, Lewisburg, PA
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm, Community vent, Packwood House Museum, Lewisburg PA
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm, presentation followed by Q&A at the Campus Theatre, Lewisburg PA
Purpose of event:
As part of ADMI’s commitment to community outreach & family support, we want to give back by spreading Positive Exposure’s message to our community and to ADMI stakeholders. This event will celebrate the one year anniversary of ADMI, autism awareness month and Lewisburg’s annual Celebration of the Arts.
Target audience:
Patients, families, donors, education professionals, community members, Geisinger Health System staff & faculty, ADMI staff & faculty, ADMI Advisory Council, students & faculty from local school districts, colleges and universities.
Stevens Health Professionals Club
Stevens Institute of Technology
Castle Point on Hudson
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201) 216-8957
Lecture: 4:10 – 6 pm. Room Kidde 226
Oppenheimer Haas Foundation presents:
POSITIVE EXPOSURE: THE PEARLS PROJECT
A WESTCHESTER EVENING WITH RICK GUIDOTTI
TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2014
PURPOSE OF THE EVENT
Through the introduction of the Pearls Project to the students in the Westchester Jewish Center, Westchester Reform Temple, and Westchester Day School communities, the students have become more interested in and sensitive to their peers living with genetic, physical and behavioral differences as they learned about the Pearls Ambassadors and then blogged with them from November to December 2013.
Additionally, our students have conveyed this information and enthusiasm to their families and the greater Westchester community. In an effort to culminate the Project, a proposal is being made to give the students, their families, and the greater Westchester community an opportunity to hear about the genesis of Positive Exposures and the Pearls Project from its creator, Rick Guidotti at a community event for the participating groups.
LOCATION OF EVENT
Westchester Jewish Center
Rockland and Palmer Avenues
Mamaroneck, New York
ACTIVITIES AT EVENT
6-7 pm: Rick will meet and have dinner with the Westchester PEARLS bloggers…hearing about their experiences and responding to their questions
7-8:30 pm: Rick will present his “story” to the Westchester PEARLS participants and their respective communities of students, parents, clergy, etc. with Q and A to follow
Rick Guidotti will present the Henry Howe Chan Memorial Bioethics Keynote Lecture at MCW Muses Thursday April 3, 2014 at 5:30pm.
MCW Muses is an annual event of the Medical College of Wisconsin’s Medical Humanities Program and is co-sponsored by the MCW Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities, the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and the Society of Teaching Scholars.
Faculty, residents and students display their artwork or other handiwork, their poetry and prose, and perform musical selections.
Mr. Guidotti’s photographs will be displayed in the MCW Cafeteria Lobby Monday March 31-Thursday April 3rd.
The Henry Howe Chan Memorial Lecture was endowed by Carlyle Chan, MD in honor of his father, who had a deep interest in bioethics.
Center for Bioethics & Medical Humanities
Institute for Health & Society
Medical College of Wisconsin
8701 Watertown Plank Road
Milwaukee, WI 53226
5:30 PM Chan Bioethics Lecture, MCW HRC Auditorium
University of Wisconsin Madison
Wisconsin Institute for Discovery
330 North Orchard St.
Madison, WI 53715
5pm – keynote address
6pm – reception
Host organizations:
Morgridge Institute for Research
University of Wisconsin Genetics Counseling Department
University of Wisconsin Art Department
Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association
The purpose of Rick’s visit will be multi-fold. Primarily Positive Exposure epitomizes the
constructive things that can happen when art and science/medicine intersect. One of
the main goals of the Wisconsin Institute for Discovery is to foster collaboration between
the arts and sciences. Participants coming from more of a science/medical background
are excited about the humanizing, empowering aspects of Rick’s work and would like to
know more about how art and medicine might constructively interact in other ways.
Those attending from more of an art background are interested in learning about his
creative process and the nuances of working in medically-relevant portraiture. Rick’s
visit, including both a keynote address and a workshop, will help to bring physicians,
students, and the community, all from varied backgrounds, together to achieve a
dialogue that will result in long-lasting collaborations.
http://discovery.wisc.edu
Photo Shoot for NYU Langone Exhibition of our friends with Familial Dysautonomia
http://www.familialdysautonomia.org
Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Family Conference
Uniondale, Long Island
www.hpsnetwork.org
NYU seminar series funded by the Andrew Mellon Foundation, entitled
“A Post-Genomic Embrace of the Human? The Social Science and Humanities of Non-Reductionist Life Sciences.”
Positive Exposure: 6-8 pm
http://postgenomic.wordpress.com/
The seminar series will bring together scholars in the social
sciences, humanities, and life sciences to explore themes including:
the conceptual move away from linear causation toward
neuroplasticity, networks and epigenetics in the life sciences; the
ways that non-reductionist science can be aesthetically represented
and made accessible to wider publics; and the philosophical and
political imperatives of post-genomic science. In your case, we
would like for you to discuss your photography as a way to give
audiences a sensory experience that helps them to see beyond simple
genetic definitions of normal and abnormal, able and disabled,
beautiful and scarred, to heighten their awareness of the social
malleability of such categories.
Cincinnati ReeAbilities Film Festival
http://cincinnati.reelabilities.org/events
Events to be announced
Houston ReelAbilities Film Festival: http://houston.reelabilities.org/events
Rick Guidotti challenges our vision of beauty with his stunning photographs of individuals who have genetic differences in his “Positive
Exposure” exhibition. For ReelAbilities, Rick will exhibit his current selection of photos as well as pictures he takes of local Houstonians during a photo shoot in January.
On view: Saturday, January 18 – February 15
(Local Houstonians’ photos on view February 11-15)
Opening Reception with Artist: Saturday, January 18, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.
JFS Reception begins at 7:00 p.m.
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center
“Positive Exposure” Multi-Media Presentation with Rick Guidotti:
Wednesday, February 12, 8:00 p.m.
Dessert Reception to follow
“Change how you see. See how you change.”
Made possible in part through the City’s InitiatIve Grant Program of the Houston Arts Alliance
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
3:00 to 4:30 pm
Medical Student/ Faculty/ Fellows Lecture
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
1300 Morris Park Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461 USA
Eastern Kentucky University
Chautauqua Lecture: BEAUTY MATTERS
http://www.chautauqua.eku.edu
TITLE OF PRESENTATION: “Positive Exposure: The Beauty and Spirit of Difference”
DATE: Thursday, February 6, 2014
STARTING TIME:
[a] Informal Discussion: 3:00-4:00 PM.
[b] Informal Dinner: 6:00-7:00 PM.
[c] Lecture & Q&A: 7:30-9:00 PM. [1-Hour Lecture & 30-Minute Q&A]
8 – 9 am Grand Rounds at Children’s Hospital
219 Bryant St, Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-7000
Women & Children’s Hospital of Buffalo, a Kaleida Health facility and teaching hospital for the University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences , …
Buffalo Pediatric Society
Presentation @ 31 Club downtown Buffalo, NY
6PM
www.the31club.com
PHOTO SHOOT in Houston
Photo shoot with local families at The Houstonian, Houston, TX
Images will be added to Exhibition at Longnecker Gallery, Supplemental Exhibition Grand Opening: Wednesday, February 12 @ 7:30pm
POSITIVE EXPOSURE EXHIBITION
January 18 – February 22
Houston, TX
Exhibition opening at Nicole Longnecker Gallery
The Calhoun School
433 West End Ave, New York, NY 10024
New York City
Lecture/ Workshop PEARLS Project
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Student Lecture
2:00 pm
4170 City Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131
University of Minnesota Medical Student Lecture
8:00 – 10:00 am
Minneapolis, MN
Medical Grand Rounds
8:00 -9:00 am
Nationwide Children’s Hospital
700 Children’s Drive
Columbus, OH 43205
Ohio Association of County Boards
Serving PEopke with Developmental Disabilities
73 East Wilson Bridge Road, Suite B1, Worthington, Ohio 43085
641-431-0616
www.oacbdd.org
Lecture
Presentation Date: December 4, 2013
Time of Presentation: 9:15 to 10:15 am
Kaiser Permanente Inclusion and Diversity Conference
Lecture and workshop
San Francisco, CA
University of Maryland Medical Student Lecture
11:00
MSTF auditorium
685 W. Baltimore Street.
Baltimore, MD
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Come and learn more about Rick’s inspirational story or have your photo taken; come to enjoy arts and crafts projects and games; come to meet other members of the Manton Center community and rare disease patients and their families; come to make great memories; whatever you do- make sure you come! The details of the event are as follows:
Date: Saturday, November 16th, 2013
Time: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
Place: Center for Life Sciences Boston | 3 Blackfan Circle, Boston, MA
Canadian Association of Genetic Counselors
Oakville, Ontario
More Info
Student Lecture
Baylor Medical School
Houston, TX
More Info
Student Workshop
Festival della Scienza: Beauty
Sponsored by the Ligurian Genetics Department
Genova, Italy
More Info
High School Workshop
American Society of Human Genetics
Boston, MA
More Info
9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Room 230 of McCampbell Hall (Nisonger Center)
1581 Dodd Drive
Columbus, OH 43210
12:00PM to 1:00PM:
Prior Health Sciences Library
376 W 10th Ave
Columbus, OH 43210
2:15 PM to 2:45 PM
Worthington Hills Elementary School
1221 Candlewood Drive
Columbus, OH 43235
Mass General Hospital Lecture
11;30 to 12:30
O’Keeffe Auditorium
White Building
55 Fruit Street,
Boston, MA
Lecture
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
Columbus, OH
More Info
Williams Syndrome Changing Lives Foundation
Photo Shoot for Williams Syndrome Awareness Campaign
RainForest Adventures in Seiverville, TN (near Knoxville)
More Info
Lecture and Exhibition (through October 18th)
Toledo Children’s Hospital
Toledo, Ohio
More Info
Communication Workshop
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Italy
Tuscany, Italy
More Info
2013 International Nevus Conference Positive Exposure Exhibition
Marseille, France
More Info
Recipient of the RARE Champion of Hope Award – Advocacy
The 2nd Annual Tribute to Champions of Hope Gala
The Global Genes Project
Newport Beach, CA
More Info
Exhibition Opening (through January 2014)
Center of Science and Industry (COSI)
Columbus, OH
More Info
Villanova University
Health and Human Values Lecture Series
College of Nursing @ 5pm
800 E. Lancaster Avenue
Villanova, PA 19085
Photo shoot
Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute
Geisinger Health System
Camp Victory, Millville, PA
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Fragile X Community Lecture and Photo Shoot
Autism & Developmental Medicine Institute
Geisinger Health System
Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
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Staff and Faculty Lecture
Geisinger Health System
Danville, PA
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Lecture
Bucknell Unversity
Lewisburg, PA
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Faculty Lecture
Overbrook School for the Blind
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Through September 2014
Genome Zone: Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code
Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History
Washington, D.C.
2nd Floor
What’s your Genetic Trait Tree Number?
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A blog post about Genome: Unlocking Life’s Code
An article in the Lancet about the exhibit
Chromosome 18 Annual Family Conference
Savannah, GA
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Sturge-Weber Foundation International Conference
Denver, CO
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22q11 Ireland’s 20th International Scientific Meeting
Dublin, Ireland
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Ramapo for Children Summer Camp
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Little People of America’s 2013 National Conference
Washington, DC
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Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Transition Workshop
Baltimore, MD
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Exhibit Opening
Genome Zone: Mosaic of Humanity
National Museum of Natural History
Washington, D.C.
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Positive Exposure Feature
Rock Center with Brian Williams
10:00pm/9c
NBC
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NOAH New York Metro Regional Conference
La Quinta Hotel
Secaucus, NJ
GoldLab 4th Annual Symposium
University of Colorado Boulder
Denver, CO
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Hunter in Focus Opening
Moscow, Russia
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Keynote Speaker
ADVANCE: The Ruderman Jewish Disabilities Funding Conference
Scholastic Event Space
557 Broadway
New York, NY 10012
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HudsonAlpha: DNA Day
Community exhibition and presentation
TedMed Talk
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
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Ramapo for Children Lecture
49 West 38th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY
Dermatology Nurses Association Lecture
Sheraton
New Orleans, LA
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Hunter in Focus: Moscow Russia
Photography: Shire
Positive Exposure Exhibition Opening
JCC Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Ave at 76th Street, NYC
ReelAbilities Film Festival
Biennial Henrietta Lacks Symposium
Baltimore, MD
2013 Pennsylvania Department of Education Conference Keynote
Hershey PA
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy Conference
Rome, Italy
Sarah Lawrence Genetic Counseling Student Lecture
Bronxville, NY
PEARLS in Focus: Celebrating Diversity
Sunday, February 10, 2013: 1:30 – 4:00 p.m.
UJA-Federation of New York
Seventh-Floor Conference Center
130 East 59th Street (between Park and Lexington avenues)
New York City
University of Iowa, lecture: public, the students in the Art
Department, UI Health Care faculty.
John Hopkins lecture, Genetic Counseling Students
Bethesda, MD
Grand Nevi Winter Camp: Pinegrove Ranch NY
www.nevus.org
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis
Medical Student morning lecture
Lunch with Genetic Counseling Students
Bonnie LeRoy MS, CGC
Editor, Journal of Genetic Counseling, Professor and Director of
the Graduate Program of Study in Genetic Counseling
Department of Genetics Cell Biology and Development
Public Health Department – Community and Public Health
Research & Clinical Rounds
Seminar Lecture
Public Health Department’s Conference Center
Public Health Building
402 East 67th St., NYC (67th and 1st)
12:30 PM
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicene
Lecture, Medical Students
Ruth D. Thornton, Ph.D.
Director Biochemistry / Molecular Biology
UJA – Federation of New York
Exhibition, PEARLS Project, NYC
Funded by Oppenheimer Haas Foundation
Association for the Education and Rehabilitation of the Blind
and Visually Impaired
Conference Keynote
Newport, RI
American Society of Human Genetics High School Workshop
San Francisco, CA
Weill Cornell Medical College Lecture
1st Year Medical Students
Genetics Director: Jessica Davis, MD
Ohel Photo Shoot, Sibling Project, NYC
Sarah Lawrence College, Lecture
Genetic Counseling Program
Director – Caroline Lieber
Ohel Photo Shoot, Sibling Project, NYC
Hunter in Focus Exhibition
USA, Poland, Germany
Sponsor, Shire
Premiere: GRAND CENTRAL STATION, NYC
Photo Expo New York
Photo District News in collaboration with Photo Philanthropy
Photography for social impact
Before Our Eyes: A Panel
Javits Center, NYC
8:30 – 11:30 AM
Positive Exposure Fall Fundraiser 2012
Metropolitan Pavilion,
125 West 18th Street, 4th Floor
New York, NY
6 – 10 PM
Tickets Available Online
Several Booths will be present, including an information booth sharing about CBD Oil for Dogs. If ever you have important travels and no one can watch your dog, choose Best Pet Reviews in keeping your dog where you want it.
Building Community Lecture
Temple Israel Center
280 Old Mamaroneck Road,
White Plains, NY
New England School of Optometry, Profiles in Vision
Conference Award Recipient
Copley Plaza, Boston
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