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The Ability Exchange, a documentary featuring the inclusion of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a class at NYU Tandon School of Engineering, was screened at the school on Wednesday, November 30. The Disabilities Studies course, taught by NYU Tandon instructor Allan Goldstein, brings together NYU students and people with disabilities as consultants. The…

In partnership with the We Are New York Program at the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, HeartShare is offering a conversational English course to Arabic-speaking women, who are both parents of HeartShare pre-school students, as well as from the local Bensonhurst community.

In partnership with the We Are New York Program at the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, HeartShare is offering a conversational English course to Arabic-speaking women, who are both parents of HeartShare pre-school students, as well as from the local Bensonhurst community.

In addition to staff members to whom he’s grown close, Heels & Wheels helped Rodney re-connect with those from his childhood. “I love my friends at HeartShare,” said Rodney.

“Ms. Tia and Ms. Crystal helped me through difficult moments. There’s a lot to handle in high school and it’s not worth it to be mad,” explained Richard. “Besides, the good that you put into the world comes back to you.”

“Ms. Tia and Ms. Crystal helped me through difficult moments. There’s a lot to handle in high school and it’s not worth it to be mad,” explained Richard. “Besides, the good that you put into the world comes back to you.”

The HeartShare pre-school purchased and adapted two scooters for DeAndre—one for school and one for home. “My baby has come a long way,” Sandra said. Sandra was told that DeAndre, who was born less than 2 pounds, wouldn’t live past two or three years old. DeAndre is five and will attend Kindergarten in the fall.

Luther started a new chapter in his life when he decided to get sober over 8 years ago. As an African American male, Luther said he was not accustomed to talking openly about things and doing so with the right people made all the difference.

With Tommy as his mentor, Michael started play­ing gigs two years ago and is on the path to fulfilling his lifelong dream of becoming a DJ.

“I want kids entering foster care to have an understanding of their rights within the system. We are strong,” said Dea, a Skidmore College sophomore who plans to major in Business and International Affairs.