Smeal Learning Center: Events

  • Staff Training: Workplace Conflict and Resolution

    4/8/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Felix Nater, President, Nater Associates, Ltd. (Security Management Consulting Company)

  • Listen and Learn: Balancing Your Personal and Work Life

    4/17/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Phyllis Angello, Planning and Analysis Operations Manager, Internal Revenue Service

  • Staff Training: Wheelchair Mobility and Evaluation

    5/5/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Tom Marchese, Physical Therapist, Henry Viscardi School

  • Listen and Learn: Pursuing Excellent Customer Service

    5/8/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Dameon Cabezas, Vice President, Abilities, Inc.

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  • Listen and Learn: Marketing Related Topic - TBA

    5/29/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Rocco Iannerelli, Receiver of Taxes, Town of North Hempstead

  • Staff Training: Developing Organizational Skills and Compensatory Strategies for Persons with Autism/Asperger's

    6/9/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Susan Cuoccio, Special Education Teacher and Consultatn and Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University

  • Listen and Learn: Behavioral Based Interviewing

    6/19/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Tina Petallides Markou, Associate Manager, Bay Terrace GAP

  • Staff Training: Chronic Illness and Personal Care Atendant Issues

    9/8/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Dr. Jack Levine, Physician, Henry Viscardi School

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  • Listen and Learn: Staying Motivated During the Job Search

    9/11/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Brett Eisenberg, Disability Coordinator, Diversity Office, American International Group, Inc.

  • REALABILITIES: NY DISABILITIES FILM FESTIVAL FIRST METRO WIDE FESTIVAL FEATURING FILMS OF PERSONS With DISABILITIES

    9/21/2008, 

    Sponsored by:
    Realabilities: The First Annual NY Disabilities Film Festival debuts this fall simultaneously in multiple locations throughout the New York metropolitan area. Beginning September 21st and running through September 23rd, Realabilities will showcase feature, documentary and short films depicting issues affecting people with disabilities.

    Premiering the week before National Disability Awareness Month, Realabilities aims to promote awareness and appreciation of the lives, stories and artistic expressions of people with different disabilities. The festival will present award winning films in various locations throughout the NY metropolitan area. Discussions and other engaging programs will bring together the community to explore, discuss and celebrate the diversity of our shared human experience.

    Presented by The JCC in Manhattan and supported by the UJA-Federation of NY Realabilities will showcase seven film programs, opening and closing night receptions, and free family & educational programming in various locations in the NY metro area including presentations and support by:

    • Abilities!
    • Barry & Florence Friedberg JCC
    • Bridge Multimedia
    • Chuck Goldman Family Supporting foundation of UJA-Federation of New York
    • disTHIS! Film Series, a program of the Disabilities Network of NYC Dorothy and Richard Rodgers Fund of UJA-Federation of New York
    • FEGS
    • F.Y. Eye
    • Hostos Community College
    • J.E. & Z.B. Butler Foundation
    • JASA
    • JCC of Greater Five Towns
    • JCC of Mid Westchester
    • JCC of Staten Island
    • JCC on the Hudson
    • Matan
    • Mid Island YM-YWHA
    • Riverdale YM-YWHA
    • Samuel Field YM-YWHA
    • Sid Jacobson JCC
    • Suffolk YM-YWHA
    • WJCS
    • Yad HaChazakah-The Jewish Disability Empowerment Center
    For more information about the festival go to www.realabilities.org or contact (646) 505-4404


    Festival debuts September 21st in multiple locations throughout NYC & surrounding counties

  • Listen and Learn: Building Financial Health

    10/16/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Eileen Anderson, Senior Vice President, Community Development Corporation of Long Island, Inc.

  • Staff Training: The Emerging Veteran Population: Vocational Rehabilitation and Issues re. Poly Trauma

    10/20/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Paul Tobin, Deputy Regional Advocate, United Spinal Association

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  • Staff Training: Work Rules for SSI and SSDI - Legal Iplications and Advocacy Tips

    11/3/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Maria Dosso, Director Communications, Nassau/Suffolk Law Services, Inc.

  • Listen and Learn: How to Win at a Job Interview

    11/13/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: William Rolack, labor Market Analyst, Adecco USA

  • Listen and Learn: Workplace Accommodations - When and How to Ask for Them

    12/11/2008, 12:10 PM - 1:10 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: Judy Young, Vice President, Grants Administration and National Program Development

  • Staff Training: "Diabetes 101"

    12/15/2008, 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

    Sponsored by: Abilities, Inc.
    Speaker: TBA, from the American Diabetes Assocation, Long Island

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