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.

On the Street and in the Studio: Opening Celebration!
2026-02-07 15:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | 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

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.”

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
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*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).

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

Dell Medical School. The University of Texas at Austin
2026-02-25 08:00 - 2026-05-15 17:00
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:

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

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

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.

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.

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

Speaking in Pairs Dialogue: Positive Exposure, Reconstructing a Face with Naomi Levinshtein
2026-03-20 14:00 - 21:00
Speaking in Pairs Dialogue Friday March 20th, 2026
Positive Exposure, Reconstructing a Face
Naomi Levinshtein

In this presentation, Naomi Levinshtein reflects on how portraiture can reshape the experience of facial difference, drawing from both her own photographic practice and the work of Rick Guidotti. Speaking from both sides of the camera—as someone who has undergone palate repair and as a photographer documenting her peers—Levinshtein considers how Guidotti’s founding of Positive Exposure challenges the clinical, often dehumanizing conventions of medical photography.
Description

Furthering the exhibition Speaking in Pairs and its emphasis on dialogue and duality, paired speakers explore themes centered on the power of representation. The program also features vocalist Beth Griffith performing a powerful English rendition of Marieluise. A Report by Kerstin Specht, joined by dancer and poet Yehuda Hyman, bringing together embodied performance and layered conversations.
Featured participants include: Luis Corzo, Vie Darling, Meredith Davenport, Steven Donziger, Beth Griffith, Rick Guidotte, Tess Hamilton, Benjamin Hett, Yehuda Hyman, Adrienne Keller, Reiner Leist, Naomi Levinshtein, Susan Meiselas, Paul Messier, Kendall Rogers, Stefan Ruiz, Caroline Rupprecht, Kristina Shook, Stephanie Stebich, Sally Stein, Camilo Vergara, and Virginia Inés Vergara.
Thank you to our generous exhibition and programming sponsors: Leonard A. Lauder Exhibition and Catalogue Fund, Boris Lurie Art Foundation, John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation, & Crossway Foundation.

https://events.humanitix.com/speaking-in-pairs-dialogue-friday-march-20th-2026

Weave In, Weave Out: Closing Party
2026-03-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Join us for the closing celebration of Weave In, Weave Out, a community weaving experience presented by Intertwine Arts.

Over the course of the exhibition, fabric has been woven collectively by many different hands from across the Intertwine Arts community and beyond. What began as an open invitation for participation has grown into a joyful accumulation of color and texture!

The event will feature a panel discussion offering deeper insight into the exhibition, with curator Amanda Cachia and members of the Intertwine Arts community. Hear reflections on collaboration, accessibility, and the evolving nature of collective art-making.
1pm – Doors open to public
1:25pm – Remarks from Positive Exposure representative
1:30pm – Panel discussion begins, featuring Anna-Maie Southern, Amanda Cachia, Beck Curran, Faye Ginsburg, Helen Wong and Veleka Kerr. Moderated by Qiqing Lin.
3pm – Exhibition closes

World Down Syndrome Day at the United Nations
2026-03-23
Positive Exposure to photograph the 15th World Down Syndrome Day Conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.
Watch Online: The whole event will be streamed LIVE for you to watch from wherever you are. Note that there are different links for the morning and afternoon sessions.

The 2026 World Down Syndrome Day theme, “Together Against Loneliness,” focuses on raising awareness of how loneliness disproportionately affects people with Down syndrome and other intellectual disabilities, as well as their families.
It highlights that loneliness is not just an emotional feeling but a serious health issue that can lead to anxiety, depression, and physical harm, often linked to social exclusion and stigma.
The campaign calls for real inclusion in schools, workplaces, and communities, emphasizing that being present does not equate to being included or truly connected. It stresses that everyone – individuals, families, organizations, schools, employers, and governments – has a role in creating welcoming spaces and meaningful relationships to help people feel they belong.
Ultimately, the theme frames loneliness as a human rights issue, urging collective action to turn the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities into concrete change that ends isolation and promotes full participation in society.
Down syndrome occurs when an individual has an extra partial (or whole) copy of chromosome 21. It is not yet know why this syndrome occurs, but Down syndrome has always been a part of the human condition. It exists in all regions across the globe and commonly results in variable effects on learning styles, physical characteristics and health.
Adequate access to health care, to early intervention programmes, and to inclusive education, as well as appropriate research, are vital to the growth and development of the individual.
In December 2011, the General Assembly declared 21 March as World Down Syndrome Day (A/RES/66/149). The General Assembly decided, with effect from 2012, to observe World Down Syndrome Day on 21 March each year. In order to raise public awareness of Down syndrome, the General Assembly invites all Member States, relevant organizations of the United Nations system and other international organizations, as well as civil society, including non-governmental organizations and the private sector, to observe World Down Syndrome Day in an appropriate manner.
On March 19 and 21, there will be a number of events at the United Nations in Geneva to mark World Down Syndrome Day.

Dermatology Nurses’ Association (DNA) 44th Conference,: Denver, CO
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00
The Dermatology Nurses’ Association is a professional nursing organization comprised of diverse individuals who are committed to quality dermatologic care to provide exceptional patient outcomes through sharing knowledge and expertise.

The DNA Event of the Year!
Join us in Denver, Colorado

March 25-28th, 2026

Positive Exposure Presentation: March 25th

Living Beyond Limits: Artistic Showcase & Gathering
2026-03-28 14:00 - 17:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
We’re excited to invite you to Living Beyond Limits, an event hosted by Health Haven at the Positive Exposure Gallery.
This special gathering will celebrate the talent, creativity, and resilience of individuals living with rare and life-altering conditions. Attendees can expect inspiring showcases across the creative arts, interactive workshops exploring how patients continue to thrive despite their challenges, and meaningful opportunities to connect with others who share similar lived experiences.
Whether you come to be inspired, to learn, or to build new connections, Living Beyond Limits promises to be a powerful and uplifting experience!
Please Register Here

Visual Voices: Art of the Spectrum
2026-03-29 - 2026-04-29
Visual Voices: Art of the Spectrum
Curated by Dr. Rosa Martinez
83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor
March 29 – April 29, 2026
Viewings by appointment: events@positiveexposure.org

Visual Voices: Art of the Spectrum celebrates autistic abilities through the works of four extraordinary artists. Each artist transforms the canvas into a dialogue of color and texture that shapes how they make sense of the world.
Explore and connect with these works that inspire thoughtfulness and emotional well-being through bold colors, abstract images, embedded comments, and cultural landscapes.
The opening event will feature a presentation by Dr. Martinez on the connection between creativity and autism. She will explore the distinction between autism and savantism, highlighting their unique features.
Dr. Martinez is the President and founder of Strokes of Genius, Inc., a non-profit organization that empowers the artistic voices of neurodivergent individuals, aiming to increase understanding and acceptance of the autistic community worldwide. Martinez curates exhibitions in the United States and beyond that feature the art of autistic savants. She has worked with world-renowned artists Donna Williams, Stephen Wiltshire, George Widener, Gregory Blackstock, Ping Lian Yeak, and many others, including the engineering genius Temple Grandin, to create awareness and exposure of their abilities.

Opening Celebration! Visual Voices: Art of the Spectrum
2026-03-29 14:00 - 17:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
Visual Voices: Art of the Spectrum
Curated by Dr. Rosa Martinez
83 Maiden Lane, 4th Floor
Opening Sunday, March 29th, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm
On View through April 29th, 2026

Visual Voices: Art of the Spectrum celebrates autistic abilities through the works of four extraordinary artists. Each artist transforms the canvas into a dialogue of color and texture that shapes how they make sense of the world.
Explore and connect with these works that inspire thoughtfulness and emotional well-being through bold colors, abstract images, embedded comments, and cultural landscapes.
The opening event will feature a presentation by Dr. Martinez on the connection between creativity and autism. She will explore the distinction between autism and savantism, highlighting their unique features.
Dr. Martinez is the President and founder of Strokes of Genius, Inc., a non-profit organization that empowers the artistic voices of neurodivergent individuals, aiming to increase understanding and acceptance of the autistic community worldwide. Martinez curates exhibitions in the United States and beyond that feature the art of autistic savants. She has worked with world-renowned artists Donna Williams, Stephen Wiltshire, George Widener, Gregory Blackstock, Ping Lian Yeak, and many others, including the engineering genius Temple Grandin, to create awareness and exposure of their abilities.

New York Integrated Network Summit
2026-03-31 09:00 - 17:00
New York Integrated Network Summit: Vision for the Future, Leadership in Action!
NYIN Summit Agenda
NYIN Summit Speakers

On March 31st, 2026, New York Integrated Network (NYIN) will host a summit. The majority of the summit will take place at the Positive Exposure space on the 4th Floor of 83 Maiden Lane, from 8 am to 5 pm, with breakout sessions on the 11th Floor in the Executive Conference Room 1101 and Boardroom 1119, and on the 13th Floor in 1312 and 1313.
NYIN is a membership organization comprised of 15 non-profit organizations that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. AHRC NYC is a member of NYIN.
TUESDAY, MARCH 31, 2026, 9:00 – 4:00 PM VISION FOR THE FUTURE: LEADERSHIP IN ACTION POSITIVE EXPOSURE 83 MAIDEN LANE, 4TH FLOOR, NYC Highlights:  Keynote and motivational speakers  Inter-Agency panel discussions  Agency Innovations and Best Practices  Networking, collaborating and team-building opportunities

NYC’s Talent and Workforce Development – Center for Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion
2026-04-01 09:00 - 12:00
NYC’s Talent and Workforce Development – Center for Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion
NYC’s Talent and Workforce Development – Center for Workplace Accessibility and Inclusion in conjunction with AHRC NYC’s Employment and Business Services (EBS) asked yesterday to host an event to honor Individuals for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and celebrate the strength, talents, and vibrant contributions of our community.
Stay tuned for more Details…

Disabled In Action: April 2026 Monthly Meeting
2026-04-12 13:00 - 16:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
DIA is a civil rights organization committed to ending discrimination against people with disabilities – all disabilities. We fight to eliminate the barriers that prevent us from enjoying full equality in American society. Founded in 1970, DIA is a democratic, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, all-volunteer membership organization. DIA consists primarily of and is directed by people with disabilities.
Nothing about us, without us!
Upcoming DIA Meetings at Positive Exposure Gallery

Sunday, April 12, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, May 3, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 7, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 2, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

All are welcome. Positive Exposure is wheelchair accessible, including the restrooms. If you need a reasonable accommodation such as American Sign Language interpretation or live captioning, please email us at info@disabledinaction.org or call us at 646-504-4342 and leave a message with a callback number at least 10 days before the meeting.
If a meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will have a notice the night before on our phone. Please call DIA at 646-504-4342.

Image description: DIA members and other activists are outside of a building in downtown Manhattan protesting for the right to add elevators for all public transit stops. They are holding signs that say “Stranded by Cuomo” and “Elevator FAIL.”

Narrative Echoes: A Creative Exploration of the Narrative Medicine Workshop
2026-04-18 13:00 - 17:30 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
On Saturday, April 18 (1:00–5:30 PM), we (Lodo & Beth) will host “A Creative Exploration of the Narrative Medicine Workshop” at the Positive Exposure space in Lower Manhattan. The half-day gathering is designed as an experiential session for students and professionals interested in exploring Narrative Medicine as a practical, living tool and reflecting on how workshops can be designed and facilitated across different contexts.
We are also hoping to collaborate with colleagues in the room. If you’re interested, we will dedicate some time to Spark Talks—short, 5-minute presentations where participants can share a glimpse of their narrative medicine work. If this sparks your interest, please let us know and indicate that you would like to give a Spark Talk.
Here is the link to our event and registration page:
https://www.narrativeechoes.com/services-store/p/a-creative-exploration-of-the-narrative–medicine-workshop
Please share this invitation with anyone who might be interested.We would love to see you there and share this space together.Warmly and with love,
Lodo & Beth

Opening Celebration: ART 75, NYC'S District 75 Student Art Exhibition
2026-04-25 11:00 - 14:00
Saturday, April 25, 11am-2pm
Please Register Here
ART 75 , District 75’s student art exhibition, is designed to showcase talent and elevate voice; giving students a platform to share their stories through artistic expression, while celebrating human diversity.
ART 75 is hosted annually, in partnership with Positive Exposure.
Field Trips and Artists workshops scheduled throughout run of show.

ART 75: NYC's District 75 Student Art Exhibition
2026-04-26 - 2026-06-06
ART 75, District 75’s student art exhibition, is designed to showcase talent and elevate voice; giving students a platform to share their stories through artistic expression, while celebrating human diversity. ART 75 is hosted annually, in partnership with Positive Exposure. Field Trips and Artist Workshops throughout the run of show!
Opening Celebration: April 25 @ 11 am – 2 pm. Register here!
Art Organization Fair: May 16 @ 11 am – 1 pm & 1 pm – 3 pm. Register here.
The fair is designed to connect students and their families with arts organizations that offer meaningful opportunities to participate in the arts during their school years and beyond graduation. Families will have the chance to explore programs, build relationships with arts organizations, see performances and discover pathways in the arts!
To visit the gallery on your own, register here.
Gallery Hours: Monday – Friday, 10am – 6pm & Saturday 11am – 3pm

REELABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL: Beauty Panel w/ Xian Horn
2026-04-30 17:00 - 18:00 | Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, 334 Amsterdam Ave at, W 76th St, NY, 10023
Thu, Apr 30 | 5:00 PM The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan
(MMJCCM)
FASHION, BEAUTY & DESIGN PANEL Join us for the annual closing night panel exploring the realities of accessible and inclusive design within the beauty
and fashion industries. With Aubrey Maslen, VP, DE&| Communications and Strategic Partnerships, L’Oréal NA; Sarah Todd Hammer, author, influencer, speaker; Celebrity Makeup Artist and Founder of RAMY Beauty Therapy, Ramy Gafni; Rick Guidotti, Founder, Positive Exposure. Hosted and moderated by Xian Horn, founder, Give Beauty Wings

Graphic featuring headshots of the speakers on this panel: What’s Real? Inclusive Fashion & Beauty. Thu, Apr 30 | 5:00 PM. The Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan (MMJCCM). FASHION, BEAUTY & DESIGN PANEL.

Disabled in Action: May 2026 Meeting
2026-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Positive Exposure Gallery, 83 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, 10038
DIA is a civil rights organization committed to ending discrimination against people with disabilities – all disabilities. We fight to eliminate the barriers that prevent us from enjoying full equality in American society. Founded in 1970, DIA is a democratic, not-for-profit, tax-exempt, all-volunteer membership organization. DIA consists primarily of and is directed by people with disabilities.
Nothing about us, without us!
Upcoming DIA Meetings at Positive Exposure Gallery

Sunday, May 3, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, June 7, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, August 2, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Sunday, October 4, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm

All are welcome. Positive Exposure is wheelchair accessible, including the restrooms. If you need a reasonable accommodation such as American Sign Language interpretation or live captioning, please email us at info@disabledinaction.org or call us at 646-504-4342 and leave a message with a callback number at least 10 days before the meeting.
If a meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, we will have a notice the night before on our phone. Please call DIA at 646-504-4342.

Image description: DIA members and other activists are outside of a building in downtown Manhattan protesting for the right to add elevators for all public transit stops. They are holding signs that say “Stranded by Cuomo” and “Elevator FAIL.”

Celina Leroy: Portraits Celebrating Vascular Birthmark Awareness Month
2026-05-05 - 2026-06-04
Stay tuned for details and activities…
MAY 2026, Vascular Birthmark Awareness Month
Opening Celebration: Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day, May 15th @ 5-8 pm

NYCxDESIGN Festival
2026-05-14 - 2026-05-20
NYCxDesign Festival: The Official New York City Design week
Save the date: May 14-20
Stay tuned for Positive Exposure Gallery Activities!
At the heart of NYCxDESIGN is the NYCxDESIGN Festival, an annual, citywide celebration that highlights hundreds of events – from exhibits and trade shows to talks and tours – drawing design enthusiasts from around the globe. As the city’s most influential design event, the festival provides a dynamic platform for diverse voices in design.

NYCxDESIGN highlights community, inclusivity, and the vast array of design disciplines:
→ Architecture
→ Interior Design
→ Industrial & Product Design
→ Graphic Design
→ Landscape Architecture
→ Urban Design
→ Technology x Design
→ Art x Design
→ Entertainment x Design

Opening Celebration: Celina Leroy Portraits Celebrating Vascular Birthmark Awareness Day/ Month
2026-05-15 17:00 - 20:00
Stay tuned for details and activities!
