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Pure Vision Pure Joy
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Pure Vision Pure Joy

Celebrating Self-Expression for All!

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Getting Ready for School
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Getting Ready for School

In celebration of the new year The Shield Institute is coming together with our elected officials to offer school supplies to our diverse community Join our Executive Director Dr Susan Provenzano Board President Lori Re...

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Senator Toby Stavisky Visits The Shield Institute in Flushing
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Senator Toby Stavisky Visits The Shield Institute in Flushing

It was an honor and privilege to have Senator Toby Stavisky, Chairwoman of Higher Education, visit The Shield Institute in Flushing to see the great work we are doing with our pre-school children with special needs.

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2019 Disability PRIDE parade
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2019 Disability PRIDE parade

2019 Disability PRIDE parade, bringing awareness, visibility and inclusion to our individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

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Supporting Our Community and Partnering with Our Elected Officials
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Supporting Our Community and Partnering with Our Elected Officials

The Shield staff proudly marched with New York State Governor Cuomo at The World Pride NYC event.

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Congresswoman Grace Meng Visits The Shield
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Congresswoman Grace Meng Visits The Shield

Congresswoman Grace Meng visited our staff and clients at The Shield Institute in Bayside.

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The Shield hosts Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez
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The Shield hosts Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez

The Shield Institute was honored to host Assemblyman Robert Rodriguez who represents The Shield Institute Manhattan Day Habilitation Program.

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A Ball for All
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A Ball for All

A BALL FOR ALL was an all out celebration of how The Shield Institute and Pure Vision Arts makes it possible for people of varied abilities to access opportunities to express themselves through the arts.

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Sesame Street Donates Elmo Piano!
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Sesame Street Donates Elmo Piano!

What could be better? A crowd of our fabulous children…a one-of-a-kind hand-painted Elmo piano… plush ‘Julia’ dolls for everyone…all combined with talented performers from Sesame Street!

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