A 501c3 #nonprofit organization that creates custom #adaptive equipment for #NYC children with #specialneeds and provides training for global replication.
New York City
Joined July 2009
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It's already been 2 weeks since we launched our new resources🙀If you've not seen them yet head to m4kingspaces.org/
Photo is our brilliant partners who travelled to London for the launch! @kersnikova @knowlewestmedia @FablabNepal @madlabuk @AdaptiveDesign @LR_Foundation
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Today was a beautiful day to join @ebottcher and community leaders to announce the renovation of Penn South Playground. Our parks & playgrounds serve as our city’s backyard, and it’s critical that we build inclusive spaces where children of all abilities can play and socialize.
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(5/5) As designers, we have powerful voices. We invite you to join our dynamic community and enact change in your community: aigadsgn.org/membership
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Happy #NationalNonprofitDay! A huge THANK YOU to all you #nonprofit heroes changing the world. You're the best. Seriously.
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Which non-profits do you support + we should know about on #NationalNonprofitDay? Drop the org in comments ⬇️ We ❤️ @lesecologyctr @GrowNYC + #GrowBrooklyn @GOTRNYC @GGENYC @girlsclubny @surfridernyc @BillionOyster @gallopnyc @BreadandLife @AdaptiveDesign among many!
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We’re hosting a virtual buildathon event Feb 9 2021 and we want to know what switches and/or interfaces and mounts you need!
Open to people with disabilities and disability professionals
Fill out form to apply: bit.ly/3hUXoRP
#SLPeeps #OccupationalTherapy #Disability
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This #SpecialEd teacher prefers to be called an #accessibility specialist because, "At the end of the day, I'm an educator; my students are getting an education; their needs are human needs; and 'special' is only used as a term of othering." #BlindNewWorld goodmorningamerica.com/famil…
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The countdown is ON! Only 21 more days to go until #GivingTuesday!!! Tag a friend and make sure they've got the big day on their 📅evt.to/imhdohhw
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Families have long been the greatest innovators in creating design solutions that can help family members with a special need. ARISE's Adaptive Design program does just that.
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Our Equipment Loan Closet allows you to borrow and test wheelchairs, walkers, and a variety of other adaptive devices on a short-term basis.
ariseinc.org/advocacy-access…
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SAVE THE DATE: Round The Block returns Nov 13th. As businesses finally begin to reopen, we are celebrating our neighborhood's revival through a socially-distanced performance tour. More details next week!
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Join us on 11/10 for "Accessibility & Inclusion in the Virtual Space," a webinar on creating virtual cultural programming that is open & accessible to all with reps from @NYCDisabilities, @MuseumModernArt, @QueensTheatre, @MAConsortium, & @dvariablepop: eventbrite.com/e/accessibili…
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Virtual Film Fest Registration, Thu, Oct 29, 2020 at 5:30 PM | Eventbrite. Join us in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month for a movie night! Films and discussion captioned. eventbrite.com/e/virtual-fil…
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Luis is a Housekeeper at the @frickcollection. He is the tireless perfectionist his team can always rely on. Luis was connected to his job through NYC:ATWORK an employment initiative for people with disabilities through @NYCDisabilities #NYCatwork #NDEAM
ALT A man holds a leaf blower smiling at a woman standing opposite him while she smiles back at him. Text reads, Luis is a Housekeeper at the frick collection. He is the tireless perfectionist his team can always rely on. Great employees: reduce turnover. Hire someone with a disability. It’s just good business. Learn more at nyc.gov/nycatwork
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October is #NDEAM - and #CareerLaunch, our innovative training and #CareerServices program for #blind and #VisuallyImpaired young adults, is ready to get you to work! 💼The application for early 2021 is open. Could this be the start of your success story? Perkins.org/CareerLaunch/Vir…
ALT Quote from program participant Estefani G.: "Even though you're blind, you can still do the job that anyone else can."
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Our Adaptive Gaming Demo kits feature some of our most popular access switches: Raindrop (B-L), Light Touch (B-R), and Round Flexure (T-L) along with our new Proximity Switch (T-R).
Request a custom array of switches here: ow.ly/5g9Q50BXW7u
ALT (Image Description: An array of colorful 3D printed access switches arranged in a brown, cardboard box.)
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Virtual tastings, demos, panels, factory tours, and more coming starting 10/2!! See the full event lineup on our #MadeinNYCWeek website: madeinnycweek.com
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Join @TikkunOlamMakrs September 24! Sewers from across the world are uniting on ZOOM to make and donate clear masks at the first-ever #VirtualSewingFest. Meet new people, listen to live music, and learn tips from pros! For more info and to register:
virtualsewingfest.info/
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Our Equipment Loan Closet allows you to borrow and test wheelchairs, walkers, and a variety of other adaptive devices on a short-term basis.
ariseinc.org/advocacy-access…
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Our Fall 2020 programming is here! All events free and open to the public, and captioning is provided. Registration links on our website, and on this calendar: mailchi.mp/6bd7a4174f01/spri…