Positive Exposure

Mayo Clinic Art Gallery: THE UNDIAGNOSED INITIATIVE
2025-09-11 08:00 - 2025-10-15 17:00 (America/New_York) | NY
THE UNDIAGNOSED INITIATIVE PHOTO EXHIBITION
Hosted by Wilhelm Foundation, Positive Exposure and Mayo Clinic Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine and Mayo Clinic Center for Individualized Medicine
The Undiagnosed Initiative – Photo Exhibition is a collaboration between renowned photographer Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure and the Wilhelm Foundation.
This exhibit is held in conjunction with the 2025 Undiagnosed Hackathon, in collaboration with Mayo Clinic and the Center for Individualized Medicine in Rochester, MN September 21-23, 2025. The Undiagnosed Hackathon is a convergence of a global community of experts-clinicians, bioinformaticians, molecular biologists, scientists, developers, Al specialists, and more —as they come together to tackle the challenges faced by People Living With Undiagnosed Diseases (PLWUD).
Through the lens of photography, we invite you to explore the diversity and beauty of PLWUD, celebrating their unique stories and the resilience of the human spirit.
Mayo Clinic Dolores Jean Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine
The Lavins Center for Humanities in Medicine supports Mayo Clinic’s primary value, the needs of the patient come first, by integrating arts and humanities into the healing environment through clinical care, education, and research.

Port Wine & Paint: Portraits of Birthmarks and Physical Differences
2025-10-03 - 2025-10-15 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Celina Leroy Presents
PORT WINE & PAINT: Portraits of Birthmarks and Physical Differences
On view October 3-15, 2025
Please make an appointment to visit the gallery: ian@positiveexposure.org
Positive Exposure Gallery
83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor

On a beige background are images of colorful portrait paintings and a group gathered in an art gallery. The accompanying text reads: “CELINA LEROY PRESENTS PORT WINE & PAINT Portraits of Birthmarks and Physical differences. WITH APPAREL BY BIRTHMARK SOCIETY @port_wine_and_paint @birthmark_society_apparel_co. Art Show & Meet Up. Saturday, October 11, 5-8pm. 6:30 pm Video Screening. Positive Exposure Gallery. 83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor.”

Introducing the New York Disability Rights Archive
2025-10-16 - 2026-01-31 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Introducing the New York Disability Rights Archive

On View October 16, 2025 – January 31, 2026
Drop-In Guided Tours: Saturday, January 10, 11am – 4pm
Visits by Appointment : Monday – Friday 10am – 6pm; Saturday 10am – 2pm
Please Contact: events@positiveexposure.org
Learn more about the archive—and the long fight for accessible transportation in New York City. The New York Disability Rights Archive, established in 2021, preserves the records, stories, and strategies of local activists and advocates. Many of these individuals helped drive the movement that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and continue to push for change today.
Transportation access is the archive’s most extensively documented topic area. Explore highlights that trace the evolution of New York City’s transportation system from the post–World War II era to the present—and witness how decades of activism reshaped the city.

Image Description: Introductory poster with information about the event and a collage of photos and pamphlet covers from the New York Disability Rights Archive related to accessible transportation.

Positive Exposure Annual Fundraiser
2025-10-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Tickets & Details Here!

On a pink and red background is the following text: “POSITIVE EXPOSURE FUNDRAISER October 23, 2025. TOGETHER WE WILL CREATE SPACE TO: GATHER REFLECT LEARN UNITE. Please Join Positive Exposure and our collaborating partners at our gallery in NYC. 83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor New York, NY 10038 212-420-1931.” At the bottom of the page are two rows of portraits, featuring individuals ranging in age from baby to adult, of diverse background and appearances, all smiling at the camera.

myFace: Through My Lens Photo Exhibition
2025-11-01 12:00 - 16:00 | NY
myFace: Through My Lens
RSVP here

Featured on the left side of the image are three photos situated vertically in a film strip. The first is a woman standing outside in a soft pink gown with large, pink angel wings, gazing towards the sky. The second image features a small girl with a facial difference in a yellow dress and sandals, sitting in a pumpkin patch on a red wagon. The third photo features the back of a brunette woman with port wine stains on her upper right deltoid and right cheek. On a white background next to the film strip is black and blue text describing the upcoming event: myFace: Through My Lens; You’re invited to our First Photo Exhibition; SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1 12:00-4:00 PM. Positive Exposure Gallery. 83 Maiden Lane 4th floor, New York, NY. Join us for the grand finale of our photo contest — a celebration of art, identity, and the craniofacial community. Experience creativity, connection, and powerful visual storytelling told through the eyes of the artists themselves. EXPLORE THE EXHIBIT, STAY FOR CONVERSATION AND LIGHT REFRESHMENTS. Since 1951, myFace has been dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals and families impacted by craniofacial differences through programming and strategic partnerships that provide access to multidisciplinary care, education and comprehensive resources. The world is stronger when every person – no matter how they look – is valued, respected, included and empowered to achieve their greatest potential. Link to RSVP: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfCh3ndERd7f8nC6n11a72TJgVkl6-8mdnnhAMlF6HagAUCTQ/viewform?usp=send_form

National Association of Direct Support Professionals Graduation: Hosted @ Positive Exposure Gallery
2025-11-03 15:00 - 17:00 | NY
2025 Fall-Winter NADSP Graduation Program
NADSP PILOT GRADUATION
WELCOME
Marco Damiani, Chief Executive Officer, AHRC NYC
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Rick Guidotti, Founder and Director, Positive Exposure
INTRODUCTORY REMARKS
John Barbuto, Executive Deputy Commissioner of New York State, OPWDD
SIGNIFICANCE OF THE PROGRAM TO AHRC NYC
AND THE NEURODIVERSE FIELD
Kathy Brown, Regional Manager of E-Badge Academy Operations, NADSP
Kembelyn Diaz, Community Support Professional, DSP-3, AHRC NYC Brooklyn Transitions Edwin Rodriguez, Jr., Director of Brooklyn Transitions, AHRC NYC, Front Line Supervisor and Team Lead for NADSP
Matthew Halder, Community Support Supervisor and Front Line Supervisor, AHRC NYC Fisher Adult Day Services
RECOGNITION OF GRADUATING CLASS AND PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATIONS
Adrienne Mazeau, Deputy Commissioner for the Division of Administration, NYS of OPWDD
Lindsay Murry, NADSP E-Badge Academy Project Manager, AHRC NYC Bernadette Balane, Staff Training Director, Adult Day Services, AHRC NYC and Team Lead for NADSP

SUNY Downstate Medical School Lecture
2025-11-04 13:30 - 14:30 | Alumni Auditorium
Course:
Unit 2: Molecules to Cells COM 2025/2026 R1 – SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Event:
[304] Guest Lecture: Mr. Rick Guidotti, Positive Exposure

Lecture

Where:
Alumni Auditorium

Start:
2025-11-04 01:30 PM

End:
2025-11-04 02:30 PM

https://www.downstate.edu/about/our-mission.html

SPINAL MOBILITY with Lawrence Harding Fall 2025 Session BEGINS November 4th @ POSITIVE EXPOSURE GALLERY
2025-11-04 16:30 - 19:30 | NY
SPINAL MOBILITY with Lawrence Harding Fall 2025 Session November 4th – December 16th, 2025 at POSITIVE EXPOSURE Tuesdays: 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM To RSVP and for more info | info@wheelingforward.org www.wheelingforward.org | www.positiveexposure.org
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Lecture: The Pulse of Art
2025-11-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Room 12-01 (the large lecture hall near the elevator on the 12th floor) in the Annenberg building
Connections Between the History of Art and the History of Medicine
Tuesdays 5:30‐7:00
Barry Coller, M.D. and Bobbi Coller, Ph.D.

Session 7
Guest speaker, Rick Guidotti, Founder and Director of Positive Exposures, an award-winning photographer who has used photography to effect a sea-change in societal attitudes towards individuals living with genetic, physical, behavioral or intellectual difference.

PICTURING THE PERSONAL: Photographs by the Josephine Herrick Project
2025-11-05 - 2025-12-31 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
PICTURING THE PERSONAL
83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor
On view by appointment through 2025
Please contact events@positiveexposure.org.
Picturing the Personal brought people who have faced the challenges of traumatic brain injury to explore visual storytelling together. Each class dove into new photographic mediums including instant prints, digital photography, image transfers, cyanotypes, and layered elements of drawing, collage, and written text.
Lead artist Claire Gilliam taught participants about photographers who pushed the boundaries of what photography is and could be. She encouraged participants to photograph their personal life and to question what a self-portrait means to them.
The Josephine Herrick Project amplifies underrepresented voices through photography, giving people the tools to see differently, communicate across cultures, and advocate for themselves and their communities.

Image Description: On the top left, in white atop a black background are a logo and text: “JOSEPHINE HERRICK PROJECT”. To the right on the header in black, gray, and red text on a white background reads: PICTURING THE PERSONAL Photographic Art Exhibition; Join us! Reception: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5-7pm Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, 4th. Below the header is a photo credited to Anthony S., featuring a rainbow on the water in a park, with bright green trees and swing sets in the background. Written to the left: “RSVP for Opening! info@jhproject.org; On view November 5-10 By appointment only: events@positiveexposure.org. Logos on the bottom left feature National Endowment for the Arts, NYC Cultural Affairs, New York Council on the Arts, Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and Positive Exposure.

PICTURING THE PERSONAL Exhibition Opening
2025-11-05 17:00 - 19:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
PICTURING THE PERSONAL
Opening Reception: Wednesday, November 5th, 5-7pm
83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor
Please RSVP via email: info@ihproject.org
Picturing the Personal brought people who have faced the challenges of traumatic brain injury to explore visual storytelling together. Each class dove into new photographic mediums including instant prints, digital photography, image transfers, cyanotypes, and layered elements of drawing, collage, and written text.
Lead artist Claire Gilliam taught participants about photographers who pushed the boundaries of what photography is and could be. She encouraged participants to photograph their personal life and to question what a self-portrait means to them.
The Josephine Herrick Project amplifies underrepresented voices through photography, giving people the tools to see differently, communicate across cultures, and advocate for themselves and their communities.

Image Description: On the top left, in white atop a black background are a logo and text: “JOSEPHINE HERRICK PROJECT”. To the right on the header in black, gray, and red text on a white background reads: PICTURING THE PERSONAL Photographic Art Exhibition; Join us! Reception: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 5-7pm Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, 4th. Below the header is a photo credited to Anthony S., featuring a rainbow on the water in a park, with bright green trees and swing sets in the background. Written to the left: “RSVP for Opening! info@jhproject.org; On view November 5-10 By appointment only: events@positiveexposure.org. Logos on the bottom left feature National Endowment for the Arts, NYC Cultural Affairs, New York Council on the Arts, Helen Frankenthaler Foundation, The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts, and Positive Exposure.

2025 Conference on Oral Health Kansas
2025-11-07 12:30 - 13:30 | NY
2025 Conference on Oral Health will be Friday, November 7 at the KU Edwards Campus, 12600 S Quivira Rd, Overland Park.
Oral Health Kansas is working with partners to create a culture that values oral health as a part of overall health for Kansans of all ages,
cultures and resources.
“Bringing people together to lead innovation in overall health for Kansans.”
Attend our annual conference and meet advocates, dentists, dental hygienists, students, community members, volunteers and others from around the state and the US. Learn about oral health issues in Kansas and national news.
12:30 pm KEYNOTE: Positive Exposure by Rick Guidotti

Gallatin School of Individualized Study, NYU @ PE Gallery
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00 | NY
Film/Cinema Studies visit to Positive Exposure Gallery for Positive Exposure and FRAME Film presentation.
Creativity, versatility, and rigor characterize the academic program at the NYU Gallatin School of Individualized Study. Film/Cinema Studies @ NYU

The Gallatin School of Individualized Study provides a distinctive liberal arts education for a dynamic student body. Our curriculum offers flexible degree requirements and an array of seminar-style, interdisciplinary courses to help students fulfill them. As a Gallatin student, you have the freedom to combine the innovative course offerings at Gallatin with the hundreds of classes being taught across NYU each semester by some of the country’s leading scholars, researchers, and professionals.

Made A Masterpiece Event @ Positive Exposure Gallery
2025-11-13 17:00 - 20:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Celebrating the beauty and art of people living with skin conditions.
PLEASE JOIN MADE A MASTERPIECE & POSITIVE EXPOSURE IN A NIGHT OF FUN & LEARNING AS WE COME TOGETHER & CELEBRATE OUR COMMUNITY FOR THOSE WITH SKIN CONDITIONS WHO WERE MADE TO BE EXTRAORDINARY WORKS OF ART
6:15pm Mix & mingle with light bites & Libations + enjoy the art of the Positive Exposure gallery + bid on silent auction items
5-6:30pm Viewing of Positive Exposure’s FRAME film on hidradenitis suppurativa
7:00pm Discussion of the exhibition Look At Me. What Do You See?-This Is Me. Let Me Help You See!”
+ Fashion Show & Tell
Raffle drawing for winners of the Masterpiece Collective artwork
+ Silent auction closes
MORE INFORMATION AND TICKETS AT:
https://givebutter.com/happyhourFUNdraiserNYC or scan the QR code

New York Disability Rights Archive: Guided Tour Upon Request
2025-11-15 10:00 - 16:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Introducing the New York Disability Rights Archive
Guided Tour Upon Request: Saturday, November 15, 10am – 4pm

Please contact events@positiveexposure.org to schedule!
Learn more about the archive—and the long fight for accessible transportation in New York City. The New York Disability Rights Archive, established in 2021, preserves the records, stories, and strategies of local activists and advocates. Many of these individuals helped drive the movement that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and continue to push for change today.
Transportation access is the archive’s most extensively documented topic area. Explore highlights that trace the evolution of New York City’s transportation system from the post–World War II era to the present—and witness how decades of activism reshaped the city.

Image Description: Introductory poster with information about the event and a collage of photos and pamphlet covers from the New York Disability Rights Archive related to accessible transportation.

El Padrino Film Screening: Starring Christopher Alvarez - Directed by Terrence Ross
2025-11-18 06:00 - 20:30 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Mark Your Calendar for Tuesday, November 18th to watch Christopher Alvarez as El Padrino in a very timely autobiopic that intersects the pitfalls of NYC’s immigration and healthcare systems.
Follow Alvarez’s cleverness as he helps his home health aid’s family escape ICE deportation. For more details on the film, click here!
Tuesday, November 18th
Reception at 6pm & Screening at 7pm
83 Maiden Lane, 4th FlooR
Please RSVP by calling 347-653-2566

This movie poster features a black background with a photograph of three people on a NYC subway platform. Most of the photograph is black and white, except for a few details, which are in bright color: a pink wig, a blue denim shirt, orange tinted sunglasses, and the American flag on the subway car. The text reads: “El Padrino. ICE melts in his hands. Preview Screening Starring Christopher Alvarez – Directed by Terrence Ross. www.elpadrinouno.com.”

Film Screening: The Biggest Obstacle
2025-11-19 18:00 - 20:30 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Film Screening: The Biggest Obstacle
Wednesday, November 19, 6:00-8:30pm
Join us for a screening of the 2021 film The Biggest Obstacle. The film will begin at 6:30pm and run for 99 minutes with open captions and audio description. There will be time before and after for viewing the New York Disability Rights Archive introductory exhibit and questions with Associate Producer, Jessica Murray.
The Biggest Obstacle follows the investigations of researcher and disability rights activist Jessica Murray as she examines accessibility in the New York City Transit System over a two year period. From 2018-2020, she progresses from being a vocal activist to having the ear of MTA leadership. The film features numerous interviews and ride-alongs with people with a variety of disabilities as they discuss and demonstrate their experiences with the transit system and their activism. It also includes documentation of numerous protests and an exclusive interview and ride-along with New York Transit President Andy Byford as he discusses the work he did to improve accessibility and his sudden departure in the middle of restructuring the system just before the COVID-19 virus first hit New York City.

Image Description: Film poster depicting an blurry photograph of people waiting for a train. The image is dark and layered with brightly colored lights. The text reads: “The Biggest Obstacle, a film by Gearóid Dolan.” Three film laurels are depicted at the bottom of the poster, including “Official Selection Manhattan Film Festival 2021,” “Winner Award of Merit at the IndieFEST Film Awards 2021,” and “Official Selection New York City Independent Film Festival 2021.”

New York Disability Rights Archive: Guided Tour Upon Request
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00 | NY
Introducing the New York Disability Rights Archive
Guided Tour Upon Request: Saturday, December 6, 10am – 4pm

Please contact events@positiveexposure.org to schedule
Learn more about the archive—and the long fight for accessible transportation in New York City. The New York Disability Rights Archive, established in 2021, preserves the records, stories, and strategies of local activists and advocates. Many of these individuals helped drive the movement that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and continue to push for change today.
Transportation access is the archive’s most extensively documented topic area. Explore highlights that trace the evolution of New York City’s transportation system from the post–World War II era to the present—and witness how decades of activism reshaped the city.

Image Description: Introductory poster with information about the event and a collage of photos and pamphlet covers from the New York Disability Rights Archive related to accessible transportation.

Resilience as a Practice: Adapt Community Network Art Show
2025-12-07 - 2026-01-15 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Resilience as a Practice
Adapt Community Network Art Show
83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor

Opening Sunday December 7, 2 – 5pm
Please RSVP Here
On View through January 16, 2026
Join us for Resilience as a Practice, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the work of disabled artists who are reflecting on what it means to be resilient. Through bold works addressing love, connection, and collective care these artists turn resilience into a shared practice rooted in interdependence, love, joy and collective power.

A poster features a digital painting of a Central Park scene, with white text on the top right: ON VIEW DEC 7th – JAN 14th. On a gray background in white and red text writes: RESILIENCE AS A PRACTICE; Join us for Resilience as a Practice, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the work of disabled artists who are reflecting on what it means to be resilient. Through bold works addressing love, connection, and collective care these artists turn resilience into a shared practice rooted in interdependence, love, joy, and collective power. Sunday 12/7/25 2PM-5PM. Positive Exposure Gallery 83 Maiden Lane NY, NY 4th Floor. Footer contains logos: ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK, [we change], and POSITIVE EXPOSURE.

Resilience as a Practice: Opening Celebration
2025-12-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Resilience as a Practice
Adapt Community Network Art Show
83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor

Opening Sunday December 7, 2 – 5pm
Please RSVP Here
On View through January 14, 2026
Join us for Resilience as a Practice, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the work of disabled artists who are reflecting on what it means to be resilient. Through bold works addressing love, connection, and collective care these artists turn resilience into a shared practice rooted in interdependence, love, joy and collective power.

A poster features a digital painting of a Central Park scene, with white text on the top right: ON VIEW DEC 7th – JAN 14th. On a gray background in white and red text writes: RESILIENCE AS A PRACTICE; Join us for Resilience as a Practice, a vibrant exhibition showcasing the work of disabled artists who are reflecting on what it means to be resilient. Through bold works addressing love, connection, and collective care these artists turn resilience into a shared practice rooted in interdependence, love, joy, and collective power. Sunday 12/7/25 2PM-5PM. Positive Exposure Gallery 83 Maiden Lane NY, NY 4th Floor. Footer contains logos: ADAPT COMMUNITY NETWORK, [we change], and POSITIVE EXPOSURE.

Film Screening: The Biggest Obstacle
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Film Screening: The Biggest Obstacle
Monday, December 8, 6:00-8:30pm
Join us for a screening of the 2021 film The Biggest Obstacle. The film will begin at 6:30pm and run for 99 minutes with open captions and audio description. There will be time before and after for viewing the New York Disability Rights Archive introductory exhibit and questions with Associate Producer, Jessica Murray.
The Biggest Obstacle follows the investigations of researcher and disability rights activist Jessica Murray as she examines accessibility in the New York City Transit System over a two year period. From 2018-2020, she progresses from being a vocal activist to having the ear of MTA leadership. The film features numerous interviews and ride-alongs with people with a variety of disabilities as they discuss and demonstrate their experiences with the transit system and their activism. It also includes documentation of numerous protests and an exclusive interview and ride-along with New York Transit President Andy Byford as he discusses the work he did to improve accessibility and his sudden departure in the middle of restructuring the system just before the COVID-19 virus first hit New York City.

Image Description: Film poster depicting an blurry photograph of people waiting for a train. The image is dark and layered with brightly colored lights. The text reads: “The Biggest Obstacle, a film by Gearóid Dolan.” Three film laurels are depicted at the bottom of the poster, including “Official Selection Manhattan Film Festival 2021,” “Winner Award of Merit at the IndieFEST Film Awards 2021,” and “Official Selection New York City Independent Film Festival 2021.”

REELABILITIES: Celebrating 18 Years of Reframing Disability
2025-12-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
OUR STORIES: CELEBRATING 18 YEARS OF REELABILITIES

Tickets Here & Details Below!

Event Details
Join us for an evening of film, storytelling, and community as we celebrate 18 years of ReelAbilities. We are proud to honor ReelAbilities’ founder, Anita Altman, whose vision and leadership shaped ReelAbilities into a movement where disabled voices and communities are celebrated, amplified, and empowered.
This intimate celebration supports the next chapter of ReelAbilities as we continue to expand our reach and impact during a pivotal time for disability advocacy and arts funding. Together, we’ll champion authentic disability representation in film and the arts and ensure that disability voices remain at the forefront—illuminating the stories that move and connect us all.

Event Program:

5:00 PM – Private Gallery Tour (Community Advocate level and above)
Enjoy an exclusive tour of the Disability Rights Archive exhibit, led by award-winning photographer Rick Guidotti, Founder & CEO of Positive Exposure. The evening begins with wine and appetizers as Rick shares his perspective and stories behind the exhibit.

6:00 PM – Reception
Kick off the evening with a lively reception featuring delicious hors d’oeuvres and beverages, a perfect time to mingle, celebrate, and learn more.

7:00 PM – Welcome Remarks & Honoring Anita Altman
The main program begins with heartfelt welcome remarks, and honoring ReelAbilities’ founder, Anita Altman, recognizing her vision, leadership, and dedication.

7:30 PM – Our Stories
Experience the power of storytelling as community members share their journeys through spoken word and film. Featuring: Sheila Nevins, Steve Way, Shannon DeVido and Pavar Snipe.
Event Chairs: Peter Lubell | Cymone Speed | Jade Netanya Ullmann
ACCESSIBILITY
ReelAbilities strives for inclusion of all individuals. The event will feature Open Captions | Audio Description | ASL interpretation | CART (live transcript) | Sensory-friendly space | Full accessibility for people using wheelchairs and mobility devices. For questions or requests regarding accessibility, please contact info@reelabilities.org.
Additional giving tiers are available here: https://secure.givelively.org/event/reelabilities/our-stories-celebrating-18-years-of-reelabilities
Attire: Elegant evening wear / cocktail attire encouraged

NYC Disability Rights Archive Guided Tours: 11am-4pm
2026-01-10 11:00 - 16:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Introducing the New York Disability Rights Archive
Drop-In Guided Tours: Saturday, January 10, 11am – 4pm
Exhibition Extended Through January 31, 2026!
Visit by Appointment: events@positiveexposure.org
Learn more about the archive—and the long fight for accessible transportation in New York City. The New York Disability Rights Archive, established in 2021, preserves the records, stories, and strategies of local activists and advocates. Many of these individuals helped drive the movement that led to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and continue to push for change today.
Transportation access is the archive’s most extensively documented topic area. Explore highlights that trace the evolution of New York City’s transportation system from the post–World War II era to the present—and witness how decades of activism reshaped the city.

Image Description: Introductory poster with information about the event and a collage of photos and pamphlet covers from the New York Disability Rights Archive related to accessible transportation.

Disability Advocacy On The Move
2026-01-15 17:00 - 19:30 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
In collaboration with the Einstein AADMD Student Chapter, the ADAPT Community Network, and the Rose F. Kennedy Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) at Montefiore.
RSVP here!

Image Description: On a grey background is the following text: DISABILITY ADVOCACY ON THE MOVE: TRANSIT AND HEALTH JUSTICE FROM THEN TO NOW. THURS, JANUARY 15, 5:30-7:30 PM. Doors open at 5 PM. ALL ARE WELCOME! HealthLink Film Screening. Guided Walkthrough of Disability Rights Archive. Discussion of Upcoming Transit and Health Legislation. RSVP: Contacting Your Legislators. POSITIVE EXPOSURE 4th Floor 83 Maiden Lane New York, NY 10038.

"What's Your Thing?" at the University of Calgary
2026-01-16 | NY
Please RSVP HERE to join us in celebration on January 16th before the exhibit closes. Your friends and family are all invited!
When: Friday, January 16, 2026 4pm-6pm
Where: University of Calgary Downtown Campus Lobby~ 906 8 Ave SW, Calgary

Weave In, Weave Out: A Live Social Sculpture
2026-01-23 - 2026-03-22 | NY
Weave with Intertwine:
Reserve a 2-hour time slot to visit the show and learn to weave on the loom!
Regular visits can also be arranged by contacting events@positiveexposure.org. Thank you!

Combining performance, installation, and live social sculpture, Weave In, Weave Out is a major exhibition of site-specific fiber work by disabled artists from Intertwine Arts.
Intertwine Arts is a non-profit organization based in New York which offers free-form weaving to people of all ages with disabilities or chronic illness, inspiring creativity, joy, and self-confidence.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the space, have a hand at the loom, and contribute their art to the show. Over the course of two months, the exhibition will evolve, becoming a live social sculpture and a socially-engaged art practice.
Schedule Your Visit! Reserve a 2-hour time slot to weave on the loom. All materials and guidance will be provided. Whether you are a seasoned weaver or a first-timer, all are welcome to join. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the weaving process, explore your creativity, and become a part of the Weaving In, Weaving Out community.

Image Description: Photograph of four artists sitting and standing around a wooden loom, which has an array of pink and white yarn on it. In the background is a large image of multicolored textile art, and the text “Weave In, Weave Out.” in white.
Image Credit: Anna-Maie Southern and Steven R. Hazlett. Featuring: Veleka Kerr, Luis Rivera, Ikesha Irvin, Jonathan Young. Heartshare

Weave In, Weave Out: Intertwine Arts Opening
2026-01-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Opening Friday, January 23 from 6-8pm
RSVP using the Register button above

Weave In, Weave Out: A Disability Socially Engaged Art Exhibition
On View January 23 – March 22, 2026
Schedule Your Visit! Reserve a 2-hour time slot to weave on the loom. All materials and guidance will be provided. Whether you are a seasoned weaver or a first-timer, all are welcome to join. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in the weaving process, explore your creativity, and become a part of the Weaving In, Weaving Out community. Regular visits can also be arranged by contacting events@positiveexposure.org.
Combining performance, installation, and live social sculpture, Weave In, Weave Out is a major exhibition of site-specific fiber work by disabled artists from Intertwine Arts.
Intertwine Arts is a non-profit organization based in New York which offers free-form weaving to people of all ages with disabilities or chronic illness, inspiring creativity, joy, and self-confidence.
Visitors are encouraged to explore the space, have a hand at the loom, and contribute their art to the show. Over the course of two months, the exhibition will evolve, becoming a live social sculpture and a socially-engaged art practice.
Image Description: Photograph of four artists sitting and standing around a wooden loom, which has an array of pink and white yarn on it. In the background is a large image of multicolored textile art, and the text “Weave In, Weave Out.” in white.
Image Credit: Anna-Maie Southern and Steven R. Hazlett. Featuring: Veleka Kerr, Luis Rivera, Ikesha Irvin, Jonathan Young. Heartshare

On the Street and in the Studio: A Creative Photo Exhibit by People with Disabilities
2026-02-07 - 2026-03-07 | NY
On View through March 7th, 2026
Viewings by appointment: events@positiveexposure.org

The exhibition features 25 photographs created by 13 photographers from CP Unlimited’s Progressive Visions Photo Club and West Farms Photo Works. Together, the images reflect a wide range of perspectives—from candid moments in public spaces to thoughtfully composed studio work—highlighting the artists’ unique voices and lived experiences.
Progressive Visions Photo Club and West Farms Photo Works are innovative programs dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through photography. Participants build technical skills, artistic confidence, and personal expression while learning to use a variety of tools, including digital and mirrorless cameras, as well as cameras with specialized shutters and adaptive mounting systems.
Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, participants take part in photo outings that explore their own neighborhoods and the broader New York City area, discovering new creative opportunities while honing their craft. These experiences foster independence, artistic growth, and a deeper connection to the surrounding community.
“The exhibition is an opportunity to see how people with disabilities bring a unique perspective to the world of photography. For over 25 years we have created space where storytelling becomes more inclusive; ‘On the Street, and In the Studio’ reflects that commitment and does so in a colorful and surprising way,” said Rick Guidotti, Gallery Founder and Director.
Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CPU) empowers people with complex needs or housing insecurity to achieve fulfilling, dignified, safe, and healthy lives. IN 2026, the organization celebrates 80 years of service and impact.

Image Description: 1. On a black background is a bold photograph of a photographer pointing their camera in the direction of a mirrored object, reflecting back at them an abstract array of colors and shapes that evoke a busy street scene. The text reads: “Positive Exposure Gallery, CP Unlimited Presents “ON THE STREET & IN THE STUDIO New work by 13 photographers from Progressive Visions Photo Club & West Farms Photo Works. Opening Event Saturday, February 7, 3-6pm. On view through March 7, 2026. 83 Maiden Lane, 4th floor, New York, NY.

On the Street and in the Studio: Opening Celebration!
2026-02-07 15:00 - 18:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Opening Saturday, February 7th from 3-6pm
83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor

The exhibition features 25 photographs created by 13 photographers from CP Unlimited’s Progressive Visions Photo Club and West Farms Photo Works. Together, the images reflect a wide range of perspectives—from candid moments in public spaces to thoughtfully composed studio work—highlighting the artists’ unique voices and lived experiences.
Progressive Visions Photo Club and West Farms Photo Works are innovative programs dedicated to empowering people with disabilities through photography. Participants build technical skills, artistic confidence, and personal expression while learning to use a variety of tools, including digital and mirrorless cameras, as well as cameras with specialized shutters and adaptive mounting systems.
Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, participants take part in photo outings that explore their own neighborhoods and the broader New York City area, discovering new creative opportunities while honing their craft. These experiences foster independence, artistic growth, and a deeper connection to the surrounding community.
“The exhibition is an opportunity to see how people with disabilities bring a unique perspective to the world of photography. For over 25 years we have created space where storytelling becomes more inclusive; ‘On the Street, and In the Studio’ reflects that commitment and does so in a colorful and surprising way,” said Rick Guidotti, Gallery Founder and Director.
Constructive Partnerships Unlimited (CPU) empowers people with complex needs or housing insecurity to achieve fulfilling, dignified, safe, and healthy lives. In 2026, the organization celebrates 80 years of service and impact.

Image Description: 1. On a black background is a bold photograph of a photographer pointing their camera in the direction of a mirrored object, reflecting back at them an abstract array of colors and shapes that evoke a busy street scene. The text reads: “Positive Exposure Gallery, CP Unlimited Presents “ON THE STREET & IN THE STUDIO New work by 13 photographers from Progressive Visions Photo Club & West Farms Photo Works. Opening Event Saturday, February 7, 3-6pm. On view through March 7, 2026. 83 Maiden Lane, 4th floor, New York, NY.

Rare Disease Day Celebration @ UCSF
2026-02-13 08:30 - 18:00 | UCSF, William J. Rutter Centerexternal site (opens in a new window) (Robertson Auditorium) at UCSF Mission Bay (1675 Owens St,, San Francisco, CA, 94158
Where Science Meets Silence: Innovations in Rare Diseases
📅 February 13, 2026 8:30am-6:00pm PST
📍 William J. Rutter Centerexternal site (opens in a new window) (Robertson Auditorium) at UCSF Mission Bay (1675 Owens St, San Francisco, CA 94158)

Join us at the William J. Rutter Center for a full two-day exploration (Day 1: Invest in Curesexternal site (opens in a new window); Day 2: Rare Disease Symposium) of scientific, clinical, and investment perspectives shaping the future of rare disease research and treatment.
The Rare Disease Symposium 2026 is hosted by the UCSF Catalyst Program and Institute for Human Genetics, in partnership with Foundation Ipsen. Rare diseases affect more than 350 million people worldwide. With a focus on the interdisciplinary development of new diagnostics, new therapeutics, and social advances for patients and their families affected by a raredisease, we hope all participants come away from this symposium with an expanded understanding of the field and the inspiration to make an impact.

Agenda
