Positive Exposure

Speaking in Pairs Dialogue at Hunter College Art Galleries
2026-03-20
More details here

PE Films Featured in the Socially Relevant Film Festival!
2026-03-10 - 2026-03-13
We’re excited to share that we have two films featured in the Socially Relevant Film Festival, screening March 10th and 13th in New York City!
These films were made possible by the generous support of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.

Mother Cabrini Health Foundation has funded more than 20 Positive Exposure FRAME Films, including the two in this festival, which address mental health recovery through the arts and Alzheimer’s disease in our aging I/DD community. We are grateful to Mother Cabrini Health Foundation for their dedication to improving health care for marginalized populations. Mother Cabrini’s support to Positive Exposure has been transformative, enabling us to create a film library that presents humanity at the forefront of medical training for the next generation of health care providers, creating opportunities to better care for a population that often experiences stigma, discrimination, and exclusion in the medical system and broader social arena.
These films highlight the lived experiences of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), and reflect the importance of authentic representation and inclusive storytelling.
TICKETS HERE

CREATE THAT WORLD
March 10 | 6:30 PM
MRHS – Community Room
100 La Salle Street, New York, NY 10027
TUESDAY – Shorts Block – Mental Health – MRHS. This is a program of short films on the subject of Mental Health. The program starts at 6:30 PM; the screening is followed by a Q&A with the filmmakers and a celebratory glass of wine.

“Create That World” is a short film that offers an intimate glimpse into a vibrant, supportive studio in New York City, where artists living with mental illness find both a creative outlet and a lifeline. The film explores how art spaces can serve as a sanctuary, where social connection and artistic freedom help people not only create, but also reclaim a sense of purpose and belonging.

PATHFINDERMarch 13 | 1:00 PM
Cinema Village
22 E 12th St, New York, NY 10003
FRIDAY – Shorts # 4 – DISABILITY. A series of short films dealing with disability.
“Pathfinder” is a short documentary that follows Frank and Carrie, two residents of Pathfinder, a unique open-access community for individuals with Down syndrome. The film challenges common assumptions about the relationship between Down syndrome and dementia, offering a humanizing portrayal of both protagonists as they and their families navigate complexities of aging and disability.
The film highlights the vital role of family and community in providing unwavering support, and underscores the importance of affirming the integrity, intelligence, and autonomy of individuals living with Down syndrome.

Thank you to Diplodocus Films.

Image Descriptions:

A four-person film crew stands in a deserted area, closely observing the actions of their subject, who is cloaked in a striped army jacket. The director holds a professional-grade camera in focus while his crew supplies a boom mic and mixer to record audio.
“Create That World”: A bespectacled individual dressed in faded jeans and a white shirt holds a black-and-white photograph of a blossoming flower. They appear content with their artistic creation.

“Pathfinder”: An older man in a black coat and navy blue jeans hugs a young lady in a pink sweatshirt on his right side. Behind them is a football net. A ball planted near their feet.

Uniformed Services University Medical Student Lecture with Liz Matejka-Grossman
2026-03-06
Uniformed Services University Medical Student Lecture with Liz Matejka-Grossman
About Uniformed Services University
At Uniformed Services University, students become part of an elite group of health care professionals and researchers across all military services and the Public Health Service. Students gain an advanced skill set through exciting and rewarding opportunities that follow them throughout their lifetime. In addition to the unique medical curriculum, students are challenged with an outstanding leadership and ethics program, learning in a multiservice environment to become the nation’s next generation of military leaders.

Rare Disease Day: Southern California University of Health Sciences
2026-02-27
Virtual presentation to Genetic Counseling Masters Program

RARE Disease Day New Zealand
2026-02-27
Rare Disease Day 2026 in New Zealand
Launching RARE Disorders Month:

22q Foundation Australia & New Zealand to Host Landmark International Family Meeting in Auckland
The 22q Foundation Australia & New Zealand will celebrate Rare Disease Day 2026 in Aotearoa New Zealand with a landmark international event headlined by world-renowned photographer and human rights advocate Rick Guidotti, founder of the global movement Positive Exposure.
Held on Saturday 28 February 2026 at the Jet Park Hotel & Conference Centre, Auckland, the 22q Family Meeting will bring together families, clinicians, advocates, and community members from across New Zealand and around the world for a powerful day of visibility, connection, and global storytelling.
Titled “More Than You Can Imagine – The Power of Being Seen,” the event centres on Rick Guidotti’s internationally recognised work through Positive Exposure, a movement that has transformed how the world sees difference by redefining beauty, dignity, and identity for people living with genetic, physical, and intellectual differences.
“This is not just a conference — it is a global moment of visibility,” said Maria Kamper, Founder of the 22q Foundation Australia & New Zealand. “Rick Guidotti’s work has changed how the world sees difference. Bringing him to New Zealand for Rare Disease Day creates an opportunity for families, clinicians, and communities to experience what it truly means to be seen with dignity, not defined by diagnosis.”
The meeting combines Rick Guidotti’s global advocacy vision with world-class clinical leadership and lived experience, creating a Rare Disease Day event that bridges medicine, humanity, identity, and community.
The event is open to families, individuals living with rare disease, clinicians, educators, allied health professionals, researchers, and advocates, with a strong focus on whole-family inclusion and accessible community participation.

Event Details
Event: 22q Family Meeting – Rare Disease Day 2026
Theme: More Than You Can Imagine – The Power of Being Seen
Date: Saturday 28 February 2026
Time: 10:00am – 4:30pm
Venue: Jet Park Hotel & Conference Centre
Address: 63 Westney Road, Auckland

Dell Medical School. The University of Texas at Austin
2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-05-15 17:00 (America/New_York)
RARE DISEASE DAY Exhibition

THE POSITIVE EXPOSURE PHOTO EXHIBITION
The Positive Exposure – Photo Exhibition is presented through a partnership between the Center for Rare Disease at Dell Medical School and the Wilhem Foundation, in collaboration with the Undiagnosed Disease Network International, and features the work of renowned photographer Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure.
At Dell Medical School and UT Health Austin, we celebrate our guiding value of putting patients first by weaving the arts and humanities into our healing environment. Through care, education and research, we cultivate curiosity and a deeper understanding of the human experience.
This photography exhibit invites you to see the diversity and strength of people living with undiagnosed diseases. Each portrait honors their individuality, their stories and the remarkable resilience of the human spirit.
Learn more about the Center for Rare Disease at Dell Medical School:

Radboud University Medical Center Nijmegen (836), The Netherlands
2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-05-15 17:00
RARE DISEASE DAY Exhibition
The Undiagnosed Initiative – Photo Exhibition
The Undiagnosed Initiative – Photo Exhibition is a collaboration between renowned photographer Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure and the Wilhelm Foundation. Through the lens of photography, we invite you to discover the diversity and beauty of people living with a rare condition without a diagnosis. This way, we celebrate their unique stories and resilience.
More than 350 million people worldwide live with a rare condition, and in the Netherlands, more than 1 million. For 60% of them, the underlying genetic cause, and therefore the diagnosis, is unknown.
At Radboud University Medical Center, healthcare providers, researchers, and patients work daily to improve care for people with rare conditions. With 39 centers of expertise, specialized teams offer appropriate care, diagnosis, and treatment, and they also collaborate across Europe.
Radboud University Medical Center focuses on patient care, research, and education for rare conditions. Radboudum has 39 centers of expertise for rare diseases, where specialized teams collaborate to provide the best care, establish a correct diagnosis, and provide personalized treatment.
From these centers of expertise, we also collaborate at the European level to further improve care and conduct more research.
Some important dates at Radboudumc:
February 24: Start of the Undiagnosed Initiative photo exhibition
February 28: Rare Disease Day
April 23 and 24: The first Dutch Undiagnosed Hackathon, featuring various experts (including Larsen, Data Searchers, bioinformaticians, data analysts, and others) working intensively together for two days to diagnose undiagnosed patients using new genetic data.
April 29 is World Undiagnosed Day and the end of the exhibition.
For more information
Original Language
The Undiagnosed Initiative – foto expositie
The Undiagnosed Initiative – foto expositie is een samenwerking van de beroemde fotograaf Rick Guidotti van Positive Exposure en de Wilhelm Foundation. Door de lens van de fotografie nodigen wij u uit om de diversiteit en schoonheid te ontdekken van mensen die leven met een zeldzame aandoening zonder diagnose.
Hiermee vieren we hun unieke verhalen en veerkracht.
Wereldwijd leven ruim 350 miljoen mensen met een zeldzame aandoening, in Nederland ruim 1 miljoen. Bij 60% van hen is de onderliggende genetische oorzaak en dus de diagnose onbekend.
In het Radboudumc zetten zorgverleners, onderzoekers en patienten zich dageliks in om de zorg voor mensen met zeldzame aandoeningen te verbeteren. Met 39 expertisecentra bieden gespeci-aliseerde teams passende zorg, diagnostiek en behandeling, en werken zij ook Europees samen.

Het Radboudume richt zich op patientenzorg, onderzoek en onderwijs voor zelazame aandoeningen.
Het Radboudum heeft 39 expertisecentra voor zeldzame aandoeningen, waar gespecialiseerde teams samenwerken aan de beste zorg, het stellen van een juiste diagnose en een behandeling op maat.
Vanuit deze expertisecentra werken we ook op Europees niveau samen om de zorg verder te verbeteren en meer onderzoek te kunnen doen

Enkele belangrijke data in het Radboudumc:

24 februari: start foto expositie the Undiagnosed Initiative
28 februari: zeldzameziektendag

23 en 24 april erste Nederlandse Undiagnosed Hackathon, warbi diverse experts larsen, Daterzoekers, bioinformatici, data analisten, et) twee dagen intensif samen werken om bil patienten zonder diagnose met nieuwe genetische data alsnog een diagnose te kunen stelen.
29 april is het wereldwid Undiagnosed day en einde expositie

For more information
The Undiagnosed Initiative – Photo Exhibition
The Undiagnosed Initiative – Photo Exhibition is a collaboration between renowned photographer Rick Guidotti of Positive Exposure and the Wilhelm Foundation. Through the lens of photography, we invite you to discover the diversity and beauty of people living with a rare condition without a diagnosis. This way, we celebrate their unique stories and resilience.
More than 350 million people worldwide live with a rare condition, and in the Netherlands, more than 1 million. For 60% of them, the underlying genetic cause, and therefore the diagnosis, is unknown.
At Radboud University Medical Center, healthcare providers, researchers, and patients work daily to improve care for people with rare conditions. With 39 centers of expertise, specialized teams offer appropriate care, diagnosis, and treatment, and they also collaborate across Europe.
Radboud University Medical Center focuses on patient care, research, and education for rare conditions. Radboudum has 39 centers of expertise for rare diseases, where specialized teams collaborate to provide the best care, establish a correct diagnosis, and provide personalized treatment.
From these centers of expertise, we also collaborate at the European level to further improve care and conduct more research.
Some important dates at Radboudumc:
February 24: Start of the Undiagnosed Initiative photo exhibition
February 28: Rare Disease Day
April 23 and 24: The first Dutch Undiagnosed Hackathon, featuring various experts (including Larsen, Data Searchers, bioinformaticians, data analysts, and others) working intensively together for two days to diagnose undiagnosed patients using new genetic data.
April 29 is World Undiagnosed Day and the end of the exhibition.
For more information

Fashion Show with the (Fountain) House of Re/Invention
2026-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
RSVP Here
*Please arrive by 6:15pm. The show will begin promptly at 6:30pm.*
We encourage you to wear your own hand-crafted creations or accessories, or clothes that support causes you care about. We can’t wait to see you there!

Join us for Fountain House Gallery & Studio’s inaugural fashion show, PASSION FASHION: (Fountain) House of Re/Invention, proudly hosted with Positive Exposure and curated by Vermillion.
Plan to be wowed by thrifted ensembles, unique garments painted upon, handmade jewelry and accessories! Shop the styles after the show. Light refreshments provided.

Each time we intentionally dress ourselves, we use our aesthetics as a tool to be seen, acknowledged, and appreciated. We playfully signal to like-minded strangers that we’re inviting their gaze.
Fountain House members, staff, and supporters take the runway in one-of-a-kind garments designed and created by Fountain House artists – pieces that celebrate self-expression, reflect the healing power of community, and emphasize renewal.
This event is in accompaniment with the current Fountain House Gallery exhibit,Re/Invention, curated by Fountain House artist Vermillion, in partnership with Tara Sansone, Executive Director, Materials for the Arts/ Friends of Materials for the Arts, and with John Cloud Kaiser, Gallery Director and Education Director, Materials for the Arts.
Fountain House Gallery & Studio supports the careers and creative visions of contemporary artists living with mental illness.

Image description: A bespectacled model, facing left, poses in front of an orange background. Words such as “crazy” and “insane” are scribbled in various languages from the tips of his sneakers to the fringes of his straitjacket collar. Above the model reads: “PASSION FASHION”. Then, in italicized lettering: “(Fountain House of Re|Invention)”. Slanted on the right side is the following body of text: “Curated by Vermillion. Join Fountain House Gallery & Studio for our inaugural fashion show, proudly hosted with Positive Exposure.” ‘Vermillion’ is emboldened. The date and time of the fashion show, “Tuesday, February 24th, 6-8pm”, along with Positive Exposure’s street address (4th Floor, 83 Maiden Ln. New York, NY 10038) and “Shop the styles after the show” (worded in smaller lettering). On the left side of a QR code, its accompanying URL link is listed along with “FREE!” and “RSVP REQUIRED”. The bottom right corner credits all four collaborating partners (Fountain House Gallery & Studio, Kenneth Cole, Mad Fine, and Positive Exposure).

Children's Art & Expression Workshop
2026-02-21 12:00 - 15:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
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The Rose F. Kennedy Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (RFK CERC) is dedicated to helping infants, children, and adults — with or at risk for developmental disabilities — to reach their potential and live fulfilling lives.
As LEND trainees, fellows obtain additional graduate level interdisciplinary leadership training, with the goal of preparing trainees from diverse professional disciplines to assume leadership roles in their respective fields and to demonstrate high levels of interdisciplinary clinical competence. This is accomplished through both didactic and experiential training.

Image Description: On a colorful background featuring the PE logo and a portrait of three individuals is the following text: Positive Exposure Presents (In Collaboration with the Rose F. Kennedy LEND/UCEDD programs in the Bronx, NY): ART AND EXPRESSION WORKSHOP. Walk through the gallery, make sensory and inclusive crafts, and have your portrait taken by a Positive Exposure photographer! FEBRUARY 21, 2026. 12-3pm | Positive Exposure Gallery. 83 Maiden Lane, 4th floor, New York, NY 10038. This free event is designed for children with neuro-developmental disorders and their families to enjoy a positive space and environment to celebrate differences. POSTIVE EXPOSURE’S CONTACT: 212-420-1931. FOR MORE INFO CONTACT DANIELLE: 201-741-5466.”

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

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.

On the Street and in the Studio: A Creative Photo Exhibit by People with Disabilities
2026-02-07 - 2026-03-07
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.

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

Weave In, Weave Out: A Live Social Sculpture
2026-01-23 - 2026-03-22
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

"What's Your Thing?" at the University of Calgary
2026-01-16
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

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.

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.

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

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.”

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.

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.

New York Disability Rights Archive: Guided Tour Upon Request
2025-12-06 10:00 - 16:00
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.

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.”

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.”

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.

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

Gallatin School of Individualized Study, NYU @ PE Gallery
2025-11-13 10:00 - 12:00
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.

2025 Conference on Oral Health Kansas
2025-11-07 12:30 - 13:30
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

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.

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.
