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Tourette Syndrome is Focus of Upcoming Dialogues on disABILITY Speaker Series
As part of its Dialogues on disABILITY Speaker Series, the Museum of disABILITY History will host Susan Conners, author and president and founder of the Tourette Syndrome Association of Greater New York State. The “Tourette Syndrome – What makes us tic?” presentation will be held on Friday, May 30, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at 3826 Main Street in Buffalo.
A number of focus areas will be discussed, including criteria for diagnosis, common neurological disorders, as well as strategies and techniques for working with people who have Tourette Syndrome.
The Dialogues on disABILITY event is $5 for adults and $2.50 for seniors, students and human service employees, which includes admission to the gallery space of the Museum of disABILITY History. For more information or to register, call 716.629.3626.
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Niagara County Almshouse Cemetery Restoration Ceremony
Join us for the Niagara County Almshouse Cemetery Restoration Ceremony, hosted by the Museum of disABILITY History and People Inc. The event will be held on Thursday, June 5, at 10 a.m., 5526 Niagara Street Extension, Lockport. The event will recognize volunteers who have restored the cemetery which serves as the final resting place for people who lived at the Niagara County Almshouse. A memorial plaque unveiling and a ceremony of remembrance will be included to honor those who are buried there. The cemetery is located across the street from the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office, between Townline Road and Sunset Drive. For more information, contact Dave Mack-Hardiman at dmack@people-inc.org or 716.629.3606.
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Upcoming Events
The following community events are hosted by the Museum of disABILITY History:
Person First Forum Featuring Local Artist Cindy Few
Cindy will share a story about her life as an artist and
display her artwork. Her illustrations have helped her to overcome challenges as she has a learning disability and schizophrenia.
Saturday, June 21, 1 p.m.
Museum of disABILITY History, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo
Cost: Free
Information/RSVP: Call 716.629.3626
Person First Forum Featuring U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Champion Adam Page
Adam will share his experiences as a paralympian athlete. He was born with Spina Bifida, a birth defect caused by incomplete formation of the vertebrae.
Saturday, July 19, 1 p.m.
Museum of disABILITY History, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Cost: Free
Information/RSVP: Call 716.629.3626
Dialogues on disABILITY with Neurologist Lance Fogan, MD
Dr. Lance Fogan, retired neurologist and author, will speak about epilepsy.
Friday, August 8, 7 p.m.
Museum of disABILITY History, 3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY
Cost: Adults – $5, Students, Seniors, and Human Service Employees – $2.50, Members of the Museum of disABILITY History – free
Information/RSVP: Call 716.629.3626
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Shop for Dad
Looking for a unique gift for Father’s Day? The Museum of disABILITY History is offering shoppers an opportunity to “Build Your own Basket!” Choose from shirts, wooden pens, tumblers, DVDs and more! Gifts are also great for uncles and grandfathers, too! Choose whatever combination of items you would like based on your personal budget! We will create the basket and payment can be made upon pick-up. To place an order, call 716.629.3626 or stop by our store in person! |
Raising Matty Christian Made New York Debut at disABILITIES Film Festival
The Spring 2014 disABILITIES Film Festival and Speaker Series, featuring the New York premiere of the movie Raising Matty Christian, was held April 25, in Buffalo. The film paints a portrait of a young man, Matthew ‘Matty’ Christian (1983-2009), who, despite severe physical challenges, was able to achieve a great degree of success in life.
The event was hosted by the Museum of disABILITY History and People Inc. Two screenings of the film were held at the Amherst Dipson Theatre and a Meet and Greet Reception with the filmmakers was held in between the showings at the Museum of disABILITY History. Raising Matty Christian Director and Producer Christian de Rezendes and Associate Producer Paul Plotkin shared the story behind the film’s creation and answered questions from audience members.
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Top (L-R): Doug Farley, Director, Museum of disABILITY History; Paul Plotkin, Associate Producer of Raising Matty Christian; Christian de Rezendes, Director and Producer of Raising Matty Christian; Dave Mack-Hardiman, Associate Vice President, People Inc. |
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For more information about the Museum of disABILITY History,
call 716.629.3626 or visit www.museumofdisability.org.
3826 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14226
Museum of disABILITY History Store online: store.museumofdisability.org
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