SMART University Spring 2010
SMART University is a treatment education and support program for women living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. We welcome all women who are interested in getting up-to-date treatment information in order to live longer and healthier lives. A peer-run support group is held after class. We offer this in an intimate, interactive, safe and supportive environment. A Metrocard and light refreshments are provided.
Fridays from 11:00am to 1:00pm
Start Date: March 19, 2010
End Date: May 14, 2010
Location:
SMART
306-308 West 38th Street, Suite 601
(Between 8th & 9th Avenues)
New York, NY 10018
Schedule:
11:00am – 11:30am Announcements, Light Breakfast
11:30am – 1:00pm Class
You must come in for an intake prior to attending class for the first time
Please call Ms. Yolanda Diaz at (212)-564-3282; E-mail: smartuniv@aol.com
SCHEDULE
1.
March 19, 2010
“Understanding Labs”
Presenter: John Falkenberg, SMART Advisory Board
2.
March 26, 2010
“Microbicides”
Presenter: Sarah Littlefield, Population Council
3.
April 9, 2010
“Power and Control”
Presenter: Maria Santiago, Connect
4.
April 16, 2010
“Her Story: Women and HIV”
Presenter: Dawn Young, HIV Law Project
5.
April 23, 2010
Knowing Your Rights”
Presenter: Tracie M. Gardner, Director of New York State Policy & Coordinator of WISH-NY (Women's Initiative to Stop HIV) Legal Action Center
6.
April 30, 2010
“Community Organizing / Advocacy ”
Presenter: Sean Barry, N.Y.C. AIDS Housing Network
7.
May 7, 2010
“HIV and Dental
Presenter: Tanya Darrlinton, Harlem United
8.
May 14, 2010
“New Treatments Available in the Pipeline”
Presenter: Mervin Otero, MPS, Metro Plus
For more information about SMART, contact us;
SMART
Inc.
306-308
West 38th Street, 6th
floor
New
York, NY 10018
Office: 212.564.3282
Fax: 212.564.4365
E-mail:
smartuniv@aol.com
