Diversity Presentations
The Old Forge Library will host a series of presentations on several Thursdays throughout the Fall that address the topics of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
09/26/24 @ 5 pm: The Kelberman Center, of Utica, NY, presentation will be Autism & Developmental Disabilities: Awareness & Advocacy.
This presentation will serve as a general introduction to Autism and other related intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Statistics, early intervention, and outcomes are all discussed to raise awareness. The content ties in tightly with the importance of services/supports provided by The Kelberman Center, the leading provider of autism services for children, adults, and families in the Mohawk Valley and Central New York. The Kelberman Center provides comprehensive programming and services for people throughout all phases of life, from early childhood through adulthood, including Home and Community Based, Education, Clinical, Residential, and Recreation and Camp.
Other presentations in the series will include:
- 10/3/24 @ 5 pm: Mohawk Valley Resource Center, of Utica, NY: Refugees in Our Community and Regional Area
- 10/17/24 @ 6 pm: WHOLE ME, Inc., of Syracuse, NY, : Deaf Culture and Community
- 10/24/24 @ 5 pm: Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, of Utica, NY: Helping People, Changing Lives and Ending Poverty.
Each presentation will be conducted by a regional specialist who will inform attendees about current equity and inclusion practices, as well as those to consider adopting. Through learning to support each other and look past our differences, we forge communities that are stronger and more dynamic for all.
There will be refreshments following each program.
The series was generously funded by the Community Foundation of Herkimer and Oneida Counties.
