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Jackie Augustine Elected as New President of the Board of Directors at RTP: Rehabilitation Through Photography

Jackie Augustine — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:44:48 +0000

RTP taps photo industry veteran as new president to spearhead the revitalization of the 70 year old organization that is changing the lives of people with special needs through the power of photography.

New York, NY, December 20, 2011 – RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography announces the election of Jackie Augustine to the position of President of the Board of Directors. Jackie is a 30 year veteran of the photographic industry. She served as Group Publisher of VNU/Nielsen’s Performance Group of Magazines and prior to that she was VP, Group Publisher of the High Technology Group of magazines at Primedia which included Petersen’s PHOTOgraphic and Shutterbug magazines. Currently she is the President of Jackie Augustine Consulting, a company focused on integrated media and marketing solutions. She is also a Member of the PMDA Board of Directors and Editor of the PMDA website. Jackie has been a strong supporter of RTP for over 25 years and a member of the RTP Advisory Committee She is passionate about art and photography and the role that Rehabilitation Through Photography plays in “helping transform lives through the power of photography.”

Ron Sharpe, Immediate Past President of the RTP Board of Directors stated that “Jackie Augustine has played an instrumental role in the ongoing revitalization of RTP. As a board director, fund raiser, publicist and executive director, Jackie’s enthusiasm, networking skills and can-do spirit have contributed in essential ways to RTP’s personnel development, programs, strategic direction and other key areas. As the new President, she will no doubt further expand our organization’s ability to illuminate the lives of special needs individuals through photography we are very excited about the great progress that RTP is making in so many areas. This will help us continue to expand RTP’s charitable mission of inspiring individuals and illuminating their voices and vision through the power of photography and photographic instruction.”

Richard Rabinowitz, Member of the RTP Board of Directors commented “I have known Jackie Augustine as a driving force in the photo industry for 20+ years. Her vision and focus has resulted in important developments within the photo world overall and specifically with a number of important organizations including PMDA, IPC and others. I am certain that Jackie’s position as President of RTP will result in crucial advancement for all the recipients of the RTP services.”

Kelly Strantz, Executive Director, RTP said “Simply put, working with Jackie has been one of the most fruitful working relationships I’ve ever had with a board member. RTP is very fortunate to have her in a leadership position.”

ABOUT REHABILITATION THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography partners with public and private organizations across the New York metropolitan area to create programs and procure equipment and supplies and train instructors. Some of the organizations supported by RTP include: ABBR, Arts & Media Preparatory Academy, Block Institute, Children’s Village, Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Encore 49 Residence, Jewish Home & Hospital, Land Gallery, Millenium High School, Pathways To Housing, Phyllis L. Susser School for Exceptional Children, STARR,Inc. From the analog cameras and darkrooms of the past to the digital cameras and software of today, RTP’s programs have taught many thousands of students in need, created many inspiring works of beauty, and nurtured countless New Yorkers.

RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography is entirely supported by tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations and foundations and is a registered 5013C charitable organization.

RTP: Rehabilitation Through Photography Kicks Off Annual Fundraising Drive with a Photo Plus Expo Raffle and Over $5,000 worth of Prizes

Jackie Augustine — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:05:16 +0000

15 Photo Companies Rally together to support RTP’s Annual Fundraising Drive

New York, NY, October 25, 2011 – RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography announces the “kick off” of the RTP Annual Fundraising Drive with a raffle at Photo Plus Expo taking place October 27-29, 2011 at Jacob Javits Center in NYC. Rehabilitation Through Photography is celebrating 70 years of “helping transform lives through the power of photography”. Started in 1941, RTP was created to help returning veterans. Our goal today is to continue to provide photography instruction and programs to veterans, the physically and emotionally challenged, the elderly, at-risk youth, the economically disadvantaged, the homeless, the visually impaired and other special needs population.

Fifteen photo manufacturers and distributors have rallied together to donate over $5,000 of equipment and software to this important annual appeal. These companies are: Digital Photo Academy, Eastman Kodak Company, Fujifilm U.S.A., ICP: International Center for Photography, Lowepro, MyPix2Canvas.com, Nik Software, Nikon Inc., Olympus Imaging America inc., Pentax Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation, Sigma Corporation, Tamron U.S.A., The MAC Group, The Tiffen Company, and Western Digital. Prizes include great cameras, lenses, steadycam, tripods, camera bags, passport drives, 16 x 20 canvas prints, photo instruction, photo books, and memberships.

The RTP Annual Fundraising Drive Photo Plus Expo Raffle is open to all exhibitors, photographers and attendees. It’s simple to enter, just drop by the RTP: Rehabilitation Through Photography booth #259 at Photo Plus Expo. Raffle tickets are available for $2.00 each or $10.00 for a book of 6. The money raised by this raffle is an integral part of assuring that our programs will continue to grow through 2012 and beyond.

Please visit us at Booth #259 and “help change lives through the power of photography”.

ABOUT REHABILITATION THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

Rehabilitation Through Photography provides photography instruction and programs to veterans, the physically and emotionally challenged, the elderly, at-risk youth, the economically disadvantaged, the homeless and, the visually impaired. This photography instruction engages individuals with the wider world beyond their limitations and empowers them to see and act in creative and life-affirming ways. The acts of capturing the beauty and vitality of the world with a camera and of then enhancing the resulting images, rekindle individuals’ interest in and excitement about life.

RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography partners with public and private organizations across the New York metropolitan area to create programs and procure equipment and supplies and train instructors. Some of the organizations supported by RTP include: ABBR, Arts & Media Preparatory Academy, Block Institute, Children’s Village, Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Encore 49 Residence, Jewish Home & Hospital, Land Gallery, Millenium High School, Pathways To Housing, Phyllis L. Susser School for Exceptional Children, STARR,Inc. From the analog cameras and darkrooms of the past to the digital cameras and software of today, RTP’s programs have taught many thousands of students in need, created many inspiring works of beauty, and nurtured countless New Yorkers.

RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography is entirely supported by tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations and foundations and is a registered 5013C charitable organization.

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For More Information Contact:

Rehabilitation Through Photography

64 Fulton Street

Suite 905

New York, NY 10038

212-213-4946

rtpkellystrantz@gmail.com

Kelly J. Strantz, Executive Director

http://www.rtphoto.org/

Kelly J. Strantz Hired as New Executive Director at Rehabilitation Through Photography

Jackie Augustine — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 14:55:02 +0000

RTP taps international fundraising and event executive to drive revenue and

create new programs

and also relocates to Historic Downtown Building at 64 Fulton Street

New York, NY, October 25, 2011 – RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography announces the hiring of a new executive director, Kelly J. Strantz. Kelly comes to this new position with a strong background in international fundraising for the arts in London, Oslo and Seattle where her efforts produced over $23 million in revenue. She excels at networking and creating exciting new events for the charitable organizations she represents. She is passionate about art and photography and the role that Rehabilitation Through Photography plays in “helping transform lives through the power of photography.”

Kelly has worked with visual and recording artists to create exciting and memorable events that have resulted in significant revenue for the charities she has championed. Kelly has been successful in securing sponsorships from major corporations, such as, Absolute Vodka, Adobe, Amazon, AT&T, Bank of America, Citibank, Deutsche Bank, ESPN, HSBC, Microsoft, Sotheby’s, Starbucks, The Gap, and Wells Fargo. She is looking forward to using her talents and connections to help the people and programs that Rehabilitation Through Photography serves.

Ron Sharpe, President of the RTP Board of Directors stated that “We are very excited about the great progress that RTP is making in so many areas and about Kelly Strantz’s ability to help us sustain and extend this progress. After 70 years we are so pleased to continue our charitable mission of inspiring individuals and illuminating their voices and vision through the power of photography and photographic instruction.”

Kelly J. Strantz, the new Executive Director of Rehabilitation Through Photography stated, “I’m excited about this opportunity to re-engage past, present and future major donors, sponsors and supporters by creating a sustainable and attainable series of programs that will focus on fundraising, networking and PR events that raise awareness and status and create collation building activities to continue, expand and nurture photography programs in New York.”

RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography will also relocate from mid-town Manhattan to 64 Fulton Street in Lower Manhattan, a historical building built in 1898. The new building’s architectural legacy and aspirations from the 19^th century is an excellent match for RTP celebrating their 70^th Anniversary this year.

New York’s first paved river-to-river street, Fulton Street is one of Lower Manhattan’s only cross town corridor stretching from the 19^th century warehouse of South Street Seaport to the construction of the World Trade Center Site to the west. The Fulton Nassau corridor features prime examples of New York’s architectural legacy and aspirations from the 1860’s to the present. The building is also home to several other charitable organizations that will create synergies and opportunities for RTP to expand their programs and reach.

Please visit us at Booth #259, meet Kelly J. Strantz and Members of the Board of Directors and “help change lives through the power of photography”.

ABOUT REHABILITATION THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY

RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography is entirely supported by tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations and foundations and is a registered 5013C charitable organization.

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For More Information Contact:

Rehabilitation Through Photography

64 Fulton Street

Suite 905

New York, NY 10038

212-213-4946

rtpkellystrantz@gmail.com

Kelly J. Strantz, Executive Director

http://www.rtphoto.org/

MyPix2Canvas.com Supports Rehabilitation Through Photography at PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2011 to Build Awareness for RTP and its Mission

Jackie Augustine — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 13:45:05 +0000

MyPix2Canvas.com and Rehabilitation Through Photography will also offer PDN PhotoPlus Expo attendees the chance to win a free canvas photo print.

Apex, NC (PRWEB) October 20, 2011 – MyPix2Canvas.com, a photo-to-canvas printing company, will support Rehabilitation Through Photography (RTP) at PDN PhotoPlus Expo 2011 (PhotoPlus) to raise awareness of RTP’s mission to use the experience of photography to empower and inspire disabled and disenfranchised individuals in the New York metropolitan area. To support RTP’s mission, MyPix2Canvas has created a special discount code and will donate to RTP 10% of the proceeds from customers who use the code to purchase canvas photo prints. The MyPix2Canvas discount code (RTP2011) provides a 20% discount on canvas photo prints and is valid now through January 31, 2012. MyPix2Canvas customers can apply the code during the checkout step in the online ordering process.

In addition, visitors to the RTP booth (259) at PhotoPlus can enroll in a raffle to win a coupon code to order a free 16×20 inch canvas photo print from MyPix2Canvas. PhotoPlus, an annual event, which brings together leading photographers, suppliers and manufacturers in the imaging industry, runs Oct. 27-29, 2011 at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City.

“The support from MyPix2Canvas is a great fit for our mission because canvas photo prints enable our students to showcase their photographic images and take pride in the art that they have created,” said Susan Schaffer, vice president, Rehabilitation Through Photography.

“We’re honored to be working with Rehabilitation Through Photography,” said Damon Rando, president, MyPix2Canvas. “We believe the artistic expression an individual can achieve with the tools of photography is a powerful emotional experience that can be enjoyed not only by the photographer but also by the audience viewing the printed photograph.”

MyPix2Canvas provides museum-quality canvas photo prints from customer photos via an easy-to-use website. To create these prints, visitors simply upload a digital picture and follow the guided process. The production team uses high-quality materials and a professional workflow to produce a custom gallery-wrapped canvas print from each customer photo. Each canvas photo print is packaged and shipped directly to the customer ready to display. Since opening for business in October 2010, MyPix2Canvas has delivered more than 36,000 canvas photo prints.

For more information on MyPix2Canvas, please visit http://www.mypix2canvas.com or follow the company on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com or via Twitter at http://twitter.com.

About Rehabilitation Through Photography
Rehabilitation Through Photography provides photography instruction and programs to special needs communities including the physically and developmentally challenged, the elderly, at-risk youth, the economically disadvantaged, the homeless and the visually impaired. This photography instruction engages individuals with a world that is beyond their limitations and empowers them to see and act in creative and life-affirming ways. The acts of capturing the beauty and vitality of the world with a camera and of then enhancing the resulting images, rekindle individuals’ interest in and excitement about life. Visit http://www.rtphoto.org for more information.

About MyPix2Canvas.com
MyPix2Canvas.com is an extension of a fine-art printing service that began several years ago under the name Artful Color. The owner and production team have nine years of experience producing high-quality fine-art giclee prints for photographers and artists, and use archival inks and museum-quality canvas to produce prints that will last a lifetime. These same processes and materials are used to turn personal snapshots into photo prints on canvas for customers of MyPix2Canvas.com. MyPix2Canvas.com is owned and managed by Artful Color, Inc. based in Apex, North Carolina. For more information or to place an order visit http://www.mypix2canvas.com or email info(at)mypix2canvas(dot)com.

PMDA to Tee Off for Charity at 61st Annual Golf Outing

Jackie Augustine — Thu, 12 May 2011 17:55:35 +0000

Industry Tradition Will Benefit Japan Disaster Relief Efforts & Rehabilitation Through Photography

Woodbury, NY (May 12, 2011) – The PhotoImaging Manufacturers and Distributors Association (PMDA) will host its 61^st Annual Golf Outing on Monday, June 6, 2011 at the North Hempstead Country Club in Port Washington, New York. Some proceeds from this year’s event, which annually brings together many of the most recognizable and influential executives in the photoimaging industry, will benefit Japan disaster relief efforts, as well as the New York-based organization Rehabilitation Through Photography, which changes the lives of those with special needs through the power of photography. Interested participants are encouraged to visit www.pmda.com/golf11 for more information on registration and sponsorship opportunities.

“Each year, PMDA gathers to network, socialize and appreciate the continued growth and innovation within our community,” said Joellyn Gray, president of the PMDA and director of marketing, FUJIFILM North America Corporation. “PMDA has been contributing continuously to the progress and welfare of the photoimaging industry for more than 70 years and fully recognizes its responsibility to support deserving organizations both in the U.S. and worldwide. At this year’s Golf Outing, we look forward to not only seeing old friends and meeting new ones, but we also hope to benefit global relief efforts in Japan, whose people and businesses have so clearly been at the forefront of our industry, as well as our core charitable partner, Rehabilitation Through Photography. With such important goals to work towards, we are preparing diligently to make sure this year’s event will be our best yet.”

PMDA’s Annual Golf Outing will offer great golf with a putting contest and individual stroke play, networking opportunities, dinner, awards ceremony and more. For the first time, the event will take place at the North Hempstead Country Club, an A.W. Tillinghast golf course, just outside Manhattan. The day will begin with a brief breakfast and warm-up at 10:00 a.m. ET, followed by a putting contest. At Noon ET, foursomes will tee off for 18 holes of individual stroke play (Callaway scoring). Participants are invited to an open bar reception and steak and lobster dinner at 6:00 p.m. ET, followed by the annual awards ceremony.

Additional details on PMDA’s Annual Golf Outing, plus registration and sponsorship opportunities, are found at www.pmda.com/golf11.

To date, PMDA member companies have already raised more than $32 million towards relief efforts in Japan and a percentage of proceeds from this year’s Golf Outing will go towards the American Red Cross and its Japan disaster relief fund. The PMDA has been an annual supporter of Rehabilitation Through Photography assisting the non-profit in achieving its goal of changing the lives of special needs individuals through photography. In additional to financial support from the organization, member companies have also contributed in-kind donations of photographic equipment to support Rehabilitation Through Photography.

About PMDA

Founded in 1939, PMDA provides a series of forums throughout the business year for its membership to exchange ideas and learn about new technologies and business trends, in addition to administering programs that promote photography to the general public. Monthly programs and symposiums feature leading photo and imaging product suppliers and retailers, as well as financial analysts and technical experts. The PMDA teams with the Soldiers’ Angels volunteer organization to create the Portraits of Love Project, with a goal to provide 10,000 U.S. soldiers around the world with free portraits of their families and loved ones during each holiday season. The organization has also teamed with PMA International to produce www.TakeGreatPictures.com, a site created to help American consumers find meaningful ways to incorporate photography into many aspects of their everyday lives, while helping them to make intelligent decisions about buying new cameras and accessories.

PMDA 61st Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Rehabilitation Through Photography

Jackie Augustine — Thu, 10 Mar 2011 19:58:09 +0000

Join us for the PMDA 61st Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Rehabilitation Through Photography on Monday June 6, 2011 at the North Hempstead Country Club located at 291 Port Washington Blvd., Port Washington, NY 11050.

Great golf, networking, food and prizes and also supporting a great cause, Rehabilitation Through Photography.

For more information contact: Michelle Tramantano, MichellePMDA@hotmail.com or 516-802-0895

Or click on this link: www.pmda.com/golf11

Rehabilitation Through Photography: A Day at the Farm

Jackie Augustine — Tue, 22 Feb 2011 14:56:46 +0000

From TakeGreatPictures.com

Last spring I was introduced to Rehabilitation Through Photography by Nancy Adler, a photographer I hired to teach a class in digital photography for a club I sponsored for PS 93 in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.

Nancy told me a little about RTP and how they were reorganizing and revitalizing. Rehabilitation Through Photography’s history began by helping returning veterans from World War II cope with reentry into society through taking pictures.

Piquing my interest, I met with Ron Sharpe and Jane Becker, the two people who were primarily responsible for this “rebirth”. I wanted to take the next step and see what RTP was doing now, so I agreed to visit the Block Institute in Coney Island, Brooklyn. Block Institute is a State funded, non resident organization that hosts people with emotional and physical disabilities. We brought along 5 digital cameras to donate and spent several wonderful hours meeting staff, clients, and touring the facility. While I was there I met Todd Adelman, who is the person responsible for the relationship between RTP and Block.

http://takegreatpictures.com/news-and-events/13832

Shutterbug.net: Helping Those With Special Needs: Rehabilitation Through Photography

Jackie Augustine — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 20:49:51 +0000

Industry Perspective

Helping Those With Special Needs: Rehabilitation Through Photography

by Ron Leach

We’ve often spoken of photography as a beacon for social change and a powerful vehicle for improving the plight of those less fortunate than ourselves. And these days there is perhaps no better example than Rehabilitation Through Photography (RTP)-an organization founded almost 70 years ago to help veterans returning from World War II. RTP provided portable darkrooms, cameras and instruction as a means of helping troubled vets heal their bodies and their spirits.

Today the folks at RTP partner with concerned individuals, as well as public and private organizations, to create programs in hospitals, schools, rehab centers and other facilities serving those with special needs in the New York metropolitan area. They also train instructors and work tirelessly to procure digital and analog photographic gear, accessories, and supplies. And that’s where all of us come in; namely, RTP’s programs are only made possible because of individual contributions and support from foundations and corporations.

I encourage everyone to get involved and support RTP in their effort bring the beauty of photography to those who need some inspiration. You can visit Rehabilitation Through Photography online at www.rtphoto.org or send donations to their office at 3 E. 33rd St., Suite 1012, New York, NY 10016. If you have any questions, feel free to contact RTP at 212/213-4946.
http://www.shutterbug.net/newsletter/122810industry/index.html

Photographic Charities: A Time To Give

Jackie Augustine — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 21:14:38 +0000

By Mason Resnick – Adorama Learning Center

December 15, 2010

We’re in a time of year when people are in a giving kind of mood, and that’s a good thing. In these difficult economic times, we are all struggling with which charities to support. If you’re in the world of photography, you may want to help out organizations who use photography to improve peoples’ lives. Here are several groups that I’m impressed with. You can support them monetarily, or by volunteering your time and skills as a photographer.

Rehabilitation Through Photography

One of the oldest photo-oriented charities in the country, RTP uses cameras to help physically and mentally disabled children, adults and seniors to go beyond their disabilities. Working with schools, nursing homes and institutions in the New York Metro area, RTP supplies cameras and instruction to help patients “grow in self-confidence and the way they see themselves and the world around them,”……

http://www.adorama.com/alc/blogarticle/Photographic-Charities-A-Time-To-Give

RTP: Rehabilitation Through Photography Elects New Board of Directors

Jackie Augustine — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 21:02:37 +0000

RTP taps photo industry executives to help recharge and reorganize the 70 year old organization that is changing the lives of people with special needs through the power of photography.

New York, NY, October 28, 2010 – RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography announces the election of a new Board of Directors: Ron Sharpe, President; Susan Schaffer, Vice President; Miriam Leuchter, Secretary; John J. Miller, Treasurer; Jackie Augustine, Member of the Board; and Richard Rabinowitz, Member of the Board. The new board, comprised of photo industry executives, has been charged with helping to recharge and reorganize the 70 year organization. They will be soliciting volunteers in various capacities, donations of goods, services and cash, and are already in conversations with new organizations to add to their programs. Please visit the RTP Booth at the Photo Plus Show, Booth #645 to learn more about the organization.

Jane Becker, Executive Director of RTP stated: “The new RTP Board of Directors has already made tremendous strides in revitalizing the organization. We are launching new initiatives, increasing awareness of our programs, creating new partnerships and most importantly, changing the lives of people with special needs through the power of photography. I look forward to working with this talented group of executives as we move forward.”

ABOUT THE NEW RTP BOARD:

Ron Sharpe, newly elected President of RTP, is a Technology Manager at Allscripts. He is also an avid writer. He has performed volunteer work for RTP for over 20 years. He has been instrumental during the recent transition period in helping to create the new vision for RTP, drafting the RTP Strategic Plan, reaching out to foundations regarding grants, creating an updated RTP website, and writing columns about RTP.

Susan Schaffer, newly elected Vice President of RTP, is the founder and president of Market Inc. New to RTP, she has been tenacious in helping to craft the RTP Strategic Plan, help define the future direction of the organization and develop new marketing materials. She has held marketing and general management positions in both public and privately owned firms representing a diverse cross section of industries: imaging/ consumer electronics (Olympus America, Fujifilm, and Berkey Marketing), online services (Photochannel), house wares (Brockway Glass Company) and office products (Royal Sovereign).
Miriam Leuchter, newly elected Secretary of RTP, is the editor of Popular Photography, the world’s largest photography magazine. In addition to spearheading the editorial of the magazine, Miriam is responsible for the expansion of Popular Photography into digital editions, mobile apps, books, DVDs, and other media.
John J. Miller, newly elected Treasurer of RTP, is a renowned executive and leader in the consumer media industry. He currently leads Phoenix Media Advisers specializing in digital and print properties, as well as consumer events and brand licensing. Miller served as President and Chief Operating Officer of American Media, Inc. comprised of seventeen magazines and thirteen websites. Prior to joining American Media, Miller was Senior Vice President and Group Publishing Director of Hachette Filipacchi Media responsible for their consumer magazines stable including: American Photo, Popular Photography.
Jackie Augustine, newly elected Member of the Board, is the President of Jackie Augustine Consulting, a company focused on integrated media and marketing solutions. Jackie has been a strong supporter of RTP for over 20 years and a member of the RTP Advisory Committee. Jackie is a 30 year veteran of the photographic industry. Augustine served as Group Publisher of VNU/Nielsen’s Performance Group of Magazines. Prior to that she was VP, Group Publisher of the High Technology Group of magazines at Primedia which included Petersen’s PHOTOgraphic and Shutterbug magazines. She is also an Honorary Member of the PMDA Board of Directors and Editor of the PMDA website: www.pmda.com.
Richard Rabinowitz, newly elected Member of the Board, is the President and Founder of Digital Photo Academy that employ 60 photographers who teach 2,500 photo classes in 25 cites, for more information visit: www.DigitalPhotoAcademy.com. He is a veteran of the photo industry. Rabinowitz served as VP, Group Publisher of Hachette’s Popular Photography and American Photo creating a legacy of strong photo travel adventures and marketing partnerships and alliances. He is also a member of the PMDA Board of Directors and Founding Editor of the PMDA/PMA joint partnership website for over seven years: www.takegreatpictures.com

ABOUT REHABILITATION THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY
Rehabilitation Through Photography provides photography instruction and programs to the physically and emotionally handicapped, the elderly, at-risk youth, the economically disadvantaged, the homeless and, the visually impaired. This photography instruction engages individuals with the wider world beyond their limitations and empowers them to see and act in creative and life-affirming ways. The acts of capturing the beauty and vitality of the world with a camera and of then enhancing the resulting images, rekindle individuals’ interest in and excitement about life.

RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography partners with public and private organizations across the New York metropolitan area to create programs and procure equipment and supplies and train instructors. Some of the organizations supported by RTP include: ABBR, Arts & Media Preparatory Academy, Block Institute, Children’s Village, Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, Encore 49 Residence, Jewish Home & Hospital, Land Gallery, Millenium High School, Pathways To Housing, Phyllis L. Susser School for Exceptional Children, STARR,Inc. From the analog cameras and darkrooms of the past to the digital cameras and software of today, RTP’s programs have taught many thousands of students in need, created many inspiring works of beauty, and nurtured countless New Yorkers.

RTP, Rehabilitation Through Photography is entirely supported by tax-deductible donations from individuals, corporations and foundations and is a registered 5013C charitable organization.