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SUMMARY:University of Louisville: Community - based Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Introductory Panel \nChange How You See\, See How You Change is a photography exhibition that redefines medicine as a deeply human experience. Created with local participants and University of Louisville health sciences students\, this portrait collection highlights the people behind the diagnoses—celebrating their joy\, strength\, and individuality. \nEach image tells a story\, reminding us that patients are more than their conditions—they are individuals with rich lives and identities. As you explore\, we invite you to reflect on the power of empathy in healthcare and the importance of truly seeing and understanding those we care for. \nIn partnership with POSITIVE EXPOSURE\, the University of Louisville Health Sciences Office of Health Equity and Engagement\, the KornhauserHealth Sciences Library\, and the School of Medicine Department of Pediatrics\, this exhibition underscores our shared human experiences.  \n 
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/university-of-louisville-exhibition-and-lecture/
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions,Lectures & Presentations,Photography and Film
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SUMMARY:Rachel Mindrup: The Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Many Faces of Neurofibromatosis by Rachel Mindrup\, featuring the works of Creighton University medical students and art students.\nImage Description: A vertical poster with a black background and white and light blue text. “RACHEL MINDRUP: THE MANY FACES OF NEUROFIBROMATOSIS. July 7 – August 14\, 2026. Celebration: July 29\, 2-5pm. 83 Maiden Lane\, 4th Floor\, NYC.” Included are two paintings of a boy wearing a red cap\, backward\, and red glasses\, smiling.
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/rachel-mindrup-the-many-faces-of-neurofibromatosis/
LOCATION:Positive Exposure Gallery\, 83 Maiden Lane\, New York\, NY\, 10038
CATEGORIES:PE Gallery
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260816
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SUMMARY:Rare Square\, SketchNF\,  Art Students\, Med Students\, The Many Faces of NF\, Rachel Mindrup Art Showcase: Disability Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat Does Rare Mean To You? \nA Rare Art Exhibition July 7th – August 15th \nCelebration July 29th 5-8pm \nRare Square\, SketchNF & Creighton University with QR  code to RSVP for July 29th Event. \nRare Disease Art Exhibit Flyer \n  \nThis showcase is a collaboration between Positive Exposure with SketchNF (https://www.sketchnf.org) and Rare Square (https://www.raresquare.org/). SketchNF uses art to share the stories and experiences of children with neurofibromatosis. Rare Square aims to expand this effort to all rare diseases.
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/rare-square-and-sketch-nf-art-showcase-disability-awareness-month/
LOCATION:Positive Exposure Gallery\, 83 Maiden Lane\, New York\, NY\, 10038
CATEGORIES:PE Gallery
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SUMMARY:Wendy Elliott-Vandivier: Micro-Aggressions
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition will run through August 15th. \nWendy Elliott-Vandivier’s  autobiographical cartoons focus on attitudinal barriers and stereotypes regarding disabilities\, and some of the micro-aggressions that disabled people experience while living normal\, un-inspirational lives. \nWendy Elliott-Vandivier is a graduate of Tyler School of Art\, Temple University. She has been making art and mischief since she was a young child growing up in Philadelphia. In college\, she majored in sculpture and staged a funeral of a disabled poster child to lay stereotypes of pity and helplessness firmly to rest. Her paintings explore issues of family\, memory and experiences as a disabled woman. Her autobiographical cartoons focus on attitudinal barriers and stereotypes regarding disabilities\, and some of the micro-aggressions that disabled people experience while living normal\, un-inspirational lives.  She is also a photographer of micro-scale monuments in nature\, and is often inspired by close-up images that people often do not notice in daily life – tree bark\, dead leaves\, flower anatomy\, and water. \nImage Description: Wheelchair Bound: Illustration of 5 female figures in various positions: In script: Im free in my wheelchair\, Physically Challenges\, Differently abled\, Wheelchair Bound\, Confined to a wheelchair and signature of artist. \n 
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/wendy-elliott-vandivier-micro-aggressions/
LOCATION:Positive Exposure Gallery\, 83 Maiden Lane\, New York\, NY\, 10038
CATEGORIES:PE Gallery
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SUMMARY:Remembering Disability Independence Day March (DIDM) ’93
DESCRIPTION:Three years after the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law\, over 2\,000 New Yorkers with disabilities took to the streets to celebrate the promise of independence the law represented. 33 Years later\, what can we learn about the hopes and goals of these organizers? What are the major victories over the past three decades\, and where should the disability rights movement turn now?\n\n\nFrom left to right\, activists Marca Bristo\, Paul Steven Miller\, Judy Heumann\, Phyllis Rubenfeld\, an unknown person\, and Justin Dart walk and roll together. Yoshiko Dart (Justin’s widow) and Kyoko Okubo Yamazaki (proud member of the Darts’ “Lifequality Empowerment Training program”) are behind them\, holding a banner with a quote from Dr. Martin Luther King\, Jr.: “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”\n\n\nOn display\nJuly 14- August 15\nPositive Exposure\n83 Maiden Ln.\nFloor 4\n\nCelebration\nJuly 25\, 2026\n2-5 pm\n\nJoin us to commemorate the ADA’s 36th anniversary. DIDM ’93 March organizer\, Nadina LaSpina\, will read from her memoir\, Such a Pretty Girl: A Story of Struggle\, Empowerment\, and Disability Pride. \nImage Description 1: Black and white image of several protesters\, most in wheelchairs\, under a banner that reads Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere\, Martin Luther King Jr.\nImage description 2: A logo for the march that was used for programs and other distributed information. The bust of the Statue of Liberty is above the words “DIDM ’93\, Disability Independence Day March.”\n\nAlt text: Disability Independence Day March ’93 logo
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/remembering-disability-independence-day-march-didm-93-2/
CATEGORIES:PE Gallery
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SUMMARY:PRISMS Family Conference: Minneapolis\, MN with Rick Guidotti
DESCRIPTION:PRISMS Family Conference: Minneapolis\, MN\nSmith-Magenis Syndrome\nSmith-Magenis Syndrome (SMS) is a rare neurobehavioral disorder characterized by a recognizable pattern of physical\, behavioral\, and developmental features. It is caused by particular genetic changes on chromosomal region 17p11.2\, which contains the gene RAI1. \nPRISMS Conference Goals:\n\nTo understand the medical\, social\, developmental\, and behavioral aspects of SMS.\nTo gain knowledge about the most recent advances in diagnosis\, management\, and potential benefits to persons with SMS.\nTo develop intervention strategies\, treatment\, and management plans for persons with SMS.\nTo recognize the psychosocial aspects impacting SMS families and the role of PRISMS as a network.\nTo learn about SMS\, past\, present\, and future.\nAnd\, most importantly\, to share information and guidance with other families.
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/prisms-family-conference-minneapolis-mn/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Photography and Film
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SUMMARY:Disabled in Action August 2026 Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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.\nNothing about us\, without us!\nUpcoming DIA Meetings at Positive Exposure Gallery\n\n\nSunday\, August 2\, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm\nSunday\, October 4\, 2026 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm\n\nAll 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. \nIf 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. \n\n\n 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.”
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/disabled-in-actrion-august-2026-meeting/
LOCATION:Positive Exposure Gallery\, 83 Maiden Lane\, New York\, NY\, 10038
CATEGORIES:PE Gallery
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260807
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
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SUMMARY:IDefine: Kleefstra Syndrome Foundation
DESCRIPTION:Family Conference in Boston. \n  \nIDefine is a nonprofit organization that exists to provide a central community for families affected by Kleefstra Syndrome (KS)
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/idefine-kleefstra-syndrome-foundation/
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Presentations,Photography and Film
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SUMMARY:United Hands: Health Equity Listening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:The Health Equity Listening Sessions will be a full-day\, community-centered engagement event designed to bring together Deaf\, DeafBlind\, Late-Deafened\, Hard of Hearing\, and other individuals with communication access needs to share their lived experiences directly with representatives from the New York State Department of Health\, state and local government agencies\, healthcare organizations\, managed care plans\, and community partners. The purpose of the event is to identify barriers to equitable healthcare access\, gather community-driven recommendations\, and strengthen collaboration between policymakers\, healthcare leaders\, and the communities they serve. Rather than a traditional conference\, the event is designed as an interactive listening and co-design experience where government agencies listen first and community members lead the conversation \nMission: United Hands Organization (UHO) is an ASL-led nonprofit building accessible systems through universal design\, communication access\, workforce development\, and integrated care. We partner with healthcare providers\, government agencies\, employers\, and community organizations to eliminate communication barriers and improve equitable access to health\, social\, employment\, and community services for Deaf\, DeafBlind\, Hard of Hearing\, Limited English Proficient (LEP)\, and other underserved communities. By combining lived experience\, innovation\, technology\, and trusted community partnerships\, we transform fragmented services into inclusive\, person-centered solutions that improve outcomes for everyone.
URL:https://positiveexposure.org/event/united-hands-health-equity-listening-sessions/
LOCATION:Positive Exposure Gallery\, 83 Maiden Lane\, New York\, NY\, 10038
CATEGORIES:PE Gallery
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