“True Smile” Brothers at JCC’s ReelAbilities Fest
In the film, “True Smile,” two brothers, Sergio Aznárez Rosado (who is blind and autistic) and Juan Manuel Rosado), ride a tandem bike from Spain to Morocco.
March 2016
Bridget Snedden, Down Syndrome Advocate
Bridget Snedden is the parent of Alex, a young man from New Zealand who has Down Syndrome.
59th New York Emmy® Awards
The New York Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences presented the 59th Annual New York Emmy® Awards on Saturday, March 19th at the Marriott Marquis, Times Square. Life-Wire News Service correspondent Eric Schwacke and photographer Meredith Arout were on hand to capture the moment. ” ngg_triggers_display=”never” ngg_proofing_display=”0″ order_by=”sortorder” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]
Holy Week Procession in Ferrol, Spain
Our Lady of Captives Procession, Holy Week 2016, Ferrol, Spain. This 400-year-old tradition is the first photo-feature by our Spanish news bureau, NWN Photography, an agency of photographers with intellectual disabilities working for new opportunities for inclusion, creativity, fun and cultural understanding through photography.
Fab Cup: A Coffee Review
I have been to many coffee houses, but the Fab Cup is very good. The coffee is very smooth. We visited recently to check it out. Please enjoy our review with myself, Anthony DiFato and Joseph Jones, hosted by the lovely Dolores Palermo. – Joseph Padalino with Edward Gregory for Life-Wire News Service.
Murray Schneps, Willowbrook Parent, Speaks Out
Murray B. Schneps relates the story of his daughter Lara, who resided at Willowbrook State School, at the recent Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council Community Breakfast. The author of “I See Your Face Before Me: A Father’s Promise” spoke at the event at The Vanderbilt on Staten Island, February 26, 2016, in support of group …
Rally for Direct Care Workers
Across New York State direct care service providers, self-advocates, and their families gathered to support a $15 minimum wage for direct care workers at rallies organized by the Coalition of Service Providers. Outside the New York City office of Governor Andrew Cuomo supporters rallied on Friday, March 11, 2016 to have their voices heard together. The following …
Keeping the Promise: SIDDC Breakfast
The Staten Island Developmental Disabilities Council’s Annual Community Breakfast: “Keeping the Promise: It Matters to Us” was held February 26, 2016 at The Vanderbilt in South Beach. NYS Senator Diane Savino and NYS Assembly Representative Nicole Malliotakis heard the concerns of advocates for and families of people with disabilities. Life-Wire News Service’s Meredith Arout photographed the event …
