Building Inclusion
This multimedia project focuses on the barriers facing students with disabilities in New York city. It consists of video and flash presentations outlining a brief history of special education in the country’s largest school system, while sharing the stories of those affected by it. Please visit the site below to learn more. buildinginclusion.com
Finding Redemption, Nickel by Nickel
May 2011 New York’s Returnable Container Act – also known as the Bottle Bill – began in 1982 to encourage recycling. The law secured a five-cent deposit tax on most carbonated beverages. Over the past two decades, new beverage containers, including water bottles, have been added to the list of redeemable recyclables. The state receives [...]
Year of the Pop-Up
December 2011 MANHATTAN – From a two-day Target store in Times Square to fully loaded hotels that spring up for only days at a time – pop-up stores are everywhere. These temporary retail stores are smart business solutions for retailers who looking to lure new customers but are unable to invest on a permanent retail [...]
Occupy El Barrio
November 2011 MANHATTAN - As the Occupy Wall Street movement gained traction, different groups raising awareness about a wide range of issues started to join protestors at Zuccotti Park. One group hopes to get the attention of Hispanic immigrants and focus attention on issues affecting the population in New York City.
Pipe Bands Play for the Fallen
November 12, 2011 MANHATTAN – The country’s largest Veterans Day Parade marched up Fifth Avenue to honor the nation’s armed forces. This year’s parade theme was “Never Forget,” a special tribute to those lost 10 years ago on 9/11. Thousands of spectators waved as 27 active military units, four Medal of Honor recipients, veteran groups, [...]
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Building Inclusion
This multimedia project focuses on the barriers facing students with disabilities in New York city. It consists of video and flash presentations outlining a brief history of special education in the country’s largest school system, while sharing the stories of those affected by it. Please visit the site below to learn more. buildinginclusion.com
Finding Redemption, Nickel by Nickel
May 2011 New York’s Returnable Container Act – also known as the Bottle Bill – began in 1982 to encourage recycling. The law secured a five-cent deposit tax on most carbonated beverages. Over the past two decades, new beverage containers, including water bottles, have been added to the list of redeemable recyclables. The state receives [...]
