The Collector of Bedford Street

10/30/2019

LAST CHANCE to take Larry home for the Holidays!
Kiwanis International & Key Club members, redeem your offer today!

10/23/2019

REMINDER: Only 1 week left to redeem your offer!!
Kiwanis International & Key Club Members

This offer is still going strong! Take Larry home for the holidays!

10/14/2019

This offer is still going strong! Take Larry home for the holidays!

09/30/2019

We are so excited to announce this special offer to Kiwanis & Key Club members!

04/22/2019

Join us for a free screening on May 1st!

10/24/2016

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Tonight, the attendees of the Greenwich Village FILM Festival get to watch "The Collector of Bedford Street" featuring Larry Selman. http://bit.ly/2dDPmO7 #SocialChange #DisabilityAwareness #BedfordStreet

10/22/2016

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Only a few more days till the showing of "The Collector of Bedford Street" at the Greenwich Village FILM Festival. Only one night. Don't miss it!! http://bit.ly/2dDPmO7

10/20/2016

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Get excited because "The Collector of Bedford Street" is coming to you at the Greenwich Village FILM Festival on October 24th from 7-10pm. Tickets are $15. http://bit.ly/2dDPmO7

10/12/2016

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On October 24th, “The Collector of Bedford Street” featuring Larry Selman, is showing at the #GreenwichVillageFilmFestival from 7-10pm. Tickets are $15. bit.ly/2dDPmO7

10/26/2015

They're naming a Greenwich Village street corner after this guy. Here's why.

https://www.upworthy.com/theyre-naming-a-greenwich-village-street-corner-after-this-guy-heres-why

Larry Selman was a prolific fundraiser and a genuinely nice guy.

10/19/2015

Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate and remember Larry! The Larry Selman Way sign is now at the corner of Bedford and Grove St!

12/30/2014

If you can, please come to Community Board meeting on Jan. 8th to support co-naming Bedford Street-Larry Selman Way.

09/29/2014

Manhattan Community Board No. 2: Co-Name Bedford St. for Larry Selman

Please sign this petition to Manhattan Community Board No. 2 to have Bedford St. co-named in Larry's honor!

Larry Selman was born on April 2, 1942 and grew up in the East New York section of Brooklyn. Community involvement and fundraising were a part of...

09/05/2014

Uber rolls out disability-friendly service

Uber rolls out disability-friendly service

During Houston's contentious debate regarding taxi and paid ride regulations, one of the most talked-about issues was how new entrants such as Uber and Lyft would provide service to the disabled. N...

08/21/2014

Adaptive Climbing Group Trains Amputees at Brooklyn Boulders

The Adaptive Climbing Group was formed by Kareemah Batts after her battle with cancer cost her part of her leg. Now, the Adaptive Climbing Group begins training amputees at Brooklyn Boulders.
One of their members, potential paraclimbing world champion Quemuel Arroyo, is featured in Alice's newest documentary, currently in post-production.

Check the full article out here! http://ow.ly/Aykd7

The Adaptive Climbing Group, the brainchild of Kareemah Batts, of Brooklyn, is helping paraclimbers, some of whom have been training for the world...

08/21/2014

Navigating college with cerebral palsy

As kids head back to college, take a minute to read Miranda Casanova-MacDonald's unique take on school! http://ow.ly/Al5Wa

"College has shown me that having a social life and healthy interactions with people my own age only increases my self-confidence."

08/20/2014

PBS shows Alzheimer’s toll through filmmaker’s mother

Be sure to check out “The Genius of Marian," a documentary that explores the affect of Alzheimer's disease on the filmmaker's mother, Marian Banker. The film airs September 8th on PBS. http://ow.ly/Al85V

“The Genius of Marian” allows intimate view of Alzheimer’s impact on woman and her family

08/19/2014

It's About Darn Time, J.C. Penney

J.C. Penney introduces mannequins modeled after real people this past Wednesday in their Manhattan location #LoveYourSelfie @TODAYShow http://ow.ly/Auk6K

The fashion industry has come a long way in terms of inclusive mannequins. From tattoos to pubic hair, many brands have taken initiative to...

08/18/2014

National Ability Center's Summit Challenge benefits people with...

The National Ability Center's Summit Challenge begins Saturday, August 23rd! Will you be there? http://ow.ly/Al2nU

PARK CITY, Utah (ABC 4 Utah) - Saturday, August 23, Utahns will be coming together and strapping on their helmets for a good cause.

08/16/2014

Blake Leeper trying to become first disabled American Olympic athlete

Blake Leeper, a paraplegic born without both legs, attempts to become the first disabled American Olympic athlete. http://ow.ly/Al3v5

The 24-year-old Paralympian will attempt to make history during the 2016 Summer Games in Rio.

08/15/2014

ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: Celebs Get Soaked For Good Cause - Pics & Video

We're still amazed by the amount of buzz and awareness the ALS ice bucket challenge has raised! Check out the celebrities that have complete the challenge, all for a great cause! #ALS #AdamLevine #JustinTimberlake http://ow.ly/AkYeV

Celebrities all across the country are working to beat the heat and a vicious disease. Justin Timberlake, Adam Levine and more are participating in...

08/14/2014

In loving memory of Larry Selman

08/13/2014

Media dis&dat: Civil rights advocates challenge New York City’s failure...

Take a stand with Beth Haller and others advocating for NYC residents with disabilities http://ow.ly/zZFqS

A database of news and information about people with disabilities and disability issues... Copyright statement: Unless otherwise stated, all posts...

08/12/2014

Obama Nominated for ALS Ice Bucket Challenge by Ethel Kennedy

Whether President Obama will accept the ALS ice bucket challenge, we will soon find out!

Regardless of whether you participate or not, be sure to visit the ALS webpage and donate! http://ow.ly/Af7VD
#ALS #ICEBUCKETCHALLENGE #OBAMA

White House had no response on whether the president will accept the challenge

08/08/2014

Video: Quadriplegic Graphic Design Artist Proves That Obstacles Can Be...

Once injured in a bicycle accident, Tony Ramos now pursues his dreams of being a graphic designer, despite being committed to a wheelchair #ADA #GraphicDesign http://ow.ly/zZs5q

Tony Ramos pursued his dreams even though he was challenged as a result of a childhood bicycle accident.

08/07/2014

Globe-trotting polar bear helps change the way people think of autism

Meet Tikko, an autistic bear traveling around the globe to spread awareness about autism and other diseases #Traveling #Bear #Autism http://ow.ly/zOjnQ

Dorian, who has autism, was afraid to travel. Inspired by the story of a young girl with cancer who sent a teddy bear around the world in her...

08/06/2014

For a 3-year-old boy, a risky operation may mean a chance to hear

Read the inspiring story of Auguste Gareau, a boy born without an auditory nerve, and his chance at hearing http://ow.ly/zO9AN

Auguste is 3 years old, a charmer with big blue eyes, long lashes and a playful smile. He's wearing a T-shirt that says "Make some noise" and...

08/05/2014

Jumper Wins on Track but Loses Ruling Over Prosthetic Use

Top athlete, Markus Rehm not accepted to the European Championships because prosthetic leg deemed advantageous http://ow.ly/zO6Nq

Markus Rehm of Germany qualified for next month’s European Championships in dramatic fashion, but his federation will not place him on its roster,...

08/04/2014

Using Cardboard to Bring Disabled Children Out of the Exile of Wrong...

Read how cardboard furniture has been changing the lives of children with disabilities. http://ow.ly/zO4fq

Adaptive Design in New York City builds custom furniture out of cardboard for children with disabilities, allowing them greater independence and a...

07/31/2014

ADA25 | The ADA Legacy Project

Be sure to get a head start on #ADA25 when on July 25, 2015 the American with Disabilities Act turns 25! http://ow.ly/zJ0jA

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) will turn twenty-five on July 26, 2015. And a big anniversary deserves a BIG celebration! That's why...

07/30/2014

Balancing Special-Education Needs With Rising Costs

Robert Randall is just one of 6,241 New York City family members who requested a city hearing last year seeking private education after public schools had failed to meet his son's, Dylan's, educational and medical needs. As a serious and all too common issue, read this New York Times article about the difficulties families with children with disabilities face versus city and state legislation. http://ow.ly/zIt8O

The City of New York pays for about 12,000 special-needs students per year to receive private school educations. Parents contend that the city...

07/29/2014

Inspiration: Down-Syndrome MMA Fighter refuses to Lose to his condition!

Need an inspirational pick me up for your Tuesday? Meet Garrett, an MMA fighter with down syndrome. From a bigot of his own disability to an MMA instructor of another down syndrome fighter, watch Garrett's amazing transition into the world of fighting with a disability. http://ow.ly/zIybc

Please join Romi's page for more inspirational stories and Health & Fitness motivation: https://www.facebook.com/PsychologyOfFitness...

07/26/2014

Identifying the genetic roots of schizophrenia

New study links schizophrenia with 108 spots on patients' DNA http://ow.ly/zxrfF

After analyzing the DNA of 150,000 people, scientists say they can pinpoint the genetic roots of schizophrenia.

07/25/2014

Characters with Special Needs Make for Exceptional Stories

A mute searching for the truth about his murdered father and stories about children who were institutionalized because of their mental disabilities... These are just a few of some great fictional reads that provide a different perspective on characters with disabilities. Let us know about these and other propelling and intriguing novels you'd recommend! http://ow.ly/zs48x

Novels Focus on Exceptional Children

07/24/2014

Nordstrom's Latest Catalog Model Will Make You Love the Store Even More

Nordstrom won't toot its horn, but we will. Checkout the awesome models the company has included in their July book http://ow.ly/zrYV0

Think you'll only find skinny, photoshopped genetic jackpot winners in the pages of Nordy's latest book? Think again