News & Events
Newsletters
Standing in solidarity with advocates for equity within our nation
The challenges of the past several months have been unprecedented; racism, unrest and violence layered in the context of a global pandemic. Many of the communities served by The Shield have been hit the hardest by COVID-19 and by oppression. The Shield stands in solidarity with those who advocate for equity within our nation. Black Lives Matter and when that is acknowledged and understood then all lives will truly matter.
Coronavirus COVID-19 Announcement
After careful consideration, following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Health (DOH), The Shield Institute has suspended all programs for children, students and adults as of March 16th 2020. We are keeping a clear line of communication with the Department of Health (DOH), Department of Education (DOE), and Office for People with Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) to monitor the situation
Past events
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 Reinsberg, and our Elected Officials as we help our families and students in the district prepare for school.
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.
Faces of the Shield
Susan Brown
Susan Brown was born in 1957 in Copiague, New York and for many years has lived in Sayville, New York. Diagnosed with autism as a young child...
Eric Sadowsky
Pure Vision Artist, Eric Sadowsky was recently featured on NBC Dateline’s “On the Brink.” Over a three-year period the documentary chronicled the raw and emotional journey Eric and his family had to face, as he transitions out of the New York State public school system and into an uncertain future.
Videos
Bryan Smith: Poet and sometimes, Storyteller
I’m Bryan Smith, and just because I’m the one in the chair, I still have a lot to do.
Susan Brown: Paint the Town Brown
Our Shield Institute biennial bash - Paint the Town Brown - honored Susan Brown & Beth Anisman. Watch this to gain an understanding of a huge talent on the spectrum.