The 4201 Schools Association represents New York State's educational leaders for children who are deaf, blind, and severely physically disabled. #FundThe4201s
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On October 15th every year, 4201 schools celebrate White Cane Day! 🦯
This is an important day of awareness and celebration of the white cane as a symbol of independence for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
#WhiteCaneSafetyDay #WhiteCaneAwareness
150 years. What a significant milestone and reason to celebrate the history, community support, and academic work of @RSDeaf. Congratulations!! 🥳
1/2 - This week marks the International Week of Deaf People, and this year's theme is Declaring Deaf People's Human Rights 👏
This year also marks the 75th anniversary of @WFDeaf_org and 20th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
2/2 - Education is a fundamental right for everyone, and multilingual education, which includes sign language and deaf-led learning environments, ensures every child has the opportunity to learn and grow. 🤟
Learn more: wfdeaf.org/international-wee…
Thank you @KathyHochul, for taking action earlier this month & voicing your support for protecting the #ADA. It's imperative that people with disabilities can live & thrive in their communities.
We appreciate you standing up for disability rights! governor.ny.gov/news/governo…
1/2 - Last month, @NYSEDNews recognized 4201 Schools Director Jodi Falk who serves as executive director of @sfdesales in Brooklyn. 👏
Dr. Falk co-authored a literacy brief on differentiating the Literacy Initiative, featured online here: nysed.gov/standards-instruct…
ALT A photo of the NYS Education Department website which shows the literacy brief write up online.
2/2 - The brief highlights recommendations on how the NYS Literacy Initiative can be differentiated to support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and Deaf Disabled students through a multimodal, multilingual approach.
Read more: 4201schools.org/4201-school-…
ALT The NYS Literacy Initiative Logo which shows three students reading a book.
Thanks to @SMSD Superintendent Aimee Bell for hosting our 4201 Schools Retreat this week!
In addition to advocacy planning, the Board visited SMSD's dorms, learned about the school's history, walked through the beautiful library, and checked out the outdoor recreation area and new playgrounds. #FundThe4201s
What an achievement!! As the first #Deaf students in NYS recognized for earning the Seal of Biliteracy, we're sending a HUGE congratulations to these New York School for the Deaf graduates!
📸@NYSD1817
Congratulations to seniors Micaella, Alfonso & Khaled on earning the NYS Seal of Biliteracy, a historic first for Deaf students in New York State! Their fluency in #ASL & English honors Fanwood's bilingual legacy since 1835. #SealOfBiliteracy @4201Schools #BilingualEducation
July is #DisabilityPrideMonth! Throughout this month, members of the 4201 Schools Association and our extended community will celebrate the history, achievements, and identities of people with disabilities.
How will you celebrate?
📸Photo Credit: @NYSOPWDD
Congratulations St. Joseph's School for the Deaf Class of 2026!! We are proud of all you have accomplished🥳
Congratulations to the Seniors at @SMSDBuffalo in Buffalo! We are so proud of you. 👏 Way to go, Class of 2026!!
Visit SMSD's Facebook to see a video from the graduation ceremony this week:
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On Monday, June 15, the graduating class of 2026 celebrated with family and friends at @MillNeckSchools in Nassau County! Congratulations Seniors🥳🎓
We had a change of scenery for this month's 4201 Association board meeting! School leaders from throughout the state gathered at the beautiful and historic @SJSDNY in the Bronx on Friday.
Thank you to SJSD's Superintendent Mark Patrick and team for being such gracious hosts and tour guides! It was a great addition to our typical business and association discussions.
🎬 NEW VIDEO ALERT!
Our students took on something totally different—and nailed it 💙 Grateful for this amazing collab with @IRTTheatre & Malik Paris! Watch now 👇
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The 4201 Schools react to the passage of the 2026-2027 NYS Budget. Please see the statement below or visit our website at: 4201schools.org/4201-schools…
Thank you to Education Chairs @ShelleyBMayer & @Benedetto4NY for your continued advocacy and support. #SupportOurStudents #FundThe4201s
What a great visit for students!! Thank you @GallaudetU 👏
Thanks Dr. Khadijat Rashid, Provost, @GallaudetU for visiting yesterday. Students and staff enjoyed showing you the unique educational programs - STEM/robotics, TV/media studio, FLTP - available to our students. @4201Schools #SupportOurSchools #deafeducation
Last week, @SJSDNY's Mark Patrick represented the 4201s at the @NYSEDNews Board of Regents Meeting in Albany. The Board discussed comprehensive school-based mental health, among several other topics.
Thank you to the entire Board of Regents for your continued work on behalf of students across the Empire State!
.@SJSDNY has supported Nathaly & her son by improving their communication. She visited Albany recently to ask legislators to invest in NY's 4201 Schools so that SJSD can continue to support her son, and all children served by 4201 schools across the state. #FundThe4201s
Send letters to legislators & Gov. Hochul TODAY: win.newmode.net/4201schools/…
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