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Thursday afternoon, the auditorium usually in uniform outside the Goldwurm Mount Sinai Medical Center in Manhattan, the lobby has become a celebration of the place.
Table filled with cakes and cookies line the hall tray. On the wall of balloons and banners that read "Congratulations!" And "peer review cycle of 36 good luck!"
Small groups of men and their festive costumes turns yellow hat and dress slip women, a last-minute adjustments, degree cap on his head, stop form the pictures.
This is one of the two people, Belinda Chandler and Terriell Peters, who was pacing the floor, in a prepared statement, they will provide continuous hall the big day.
They and 46 others graduating a dedicated service center community outreach program sponsored by AIDS, there rest of their lives in front of them.
There is only one problem.
Chandler and Peters both sides, and with other graduates, mostly from HIV / AIDS pain.
First mentioned in a medical journal on June 5, 1981, the HIV virus that causes AIDS was initially shrouded in mystery. Today, thanks to the research progress of retroviral drugs, HIV is a manageable chronic diseases, although without treatment. AIDS Service Center (ASC) to help New York City's most vulnerable individuals and families in the survival and development of HIV / AIDS face.
Founded in 1990, ASC New York is a multi-service community organization to fulfill its stated mission "to help more than one, a" provide resources and support to pregnant women, substance abuse, the homeless, and other high-risk members community response to HIV / AIDS. In 2010, ASC provides medical services to 3, 020 customers in its three locations and through various initiatives to reach 2,0 08 13,274 New York City residents.
Manhattan near Washington Square Park, Chandler, and Peters spent a morning in ascending order based leaflets to promote mental health programs into the envelope. "I was diagnosed in 2002," Peters said. "I know I know who from. Appointment of people infected, I did not tell me"
By program in each participant's room murals and decorative painting and activities of a large living space. Several volunteers and staff work phone ringing off the hook. Spanish support for the small group meeting room in the glass curtain wall, and in "healthy" housing to provide two light massage free massage session to determine the recipients of the new century music.
Several people in the classroom next door to see as a coach to teach them how to prepare a basic nutrition class, healthy food.There is also poetry writing classes, computer lab, food pantry and a clothing "boutique" of donated clothing lining.
When HIV first appeared, a number of HIV / AIDS patients live and work in close and help each other to cope with the disease concept is foreign language. Friends and relatives of many patients to avoid. Customers will avoid the spread of the virus for fear of a restaurant waiter. Parents kept their children out of school.
"I can even remember a few years ago may be one, two, those same stigma is still there," Peters said. "This is a death sentence, and you almost like a leper, if you diagnose this disease."
Peters more than a few years, Chandler's memory of that era it seems that her efforts are evident in the relationship. "There has not been that long?" She asked. "My brother died of AIDS that year. I told him to be careful, but he does not listen to me."
Thirty years later, in ascending order has been successfully demonstrated that people who have been infected with HIV or AIDS diagnosis can be encouraged and supported, just beginning to deal with their major source of HIV status. ASC's flagship education program and other recovery (in preparation) provides intensive, including consulting, education and crisis intervention training for HIV-positive persons. Each year, over plans to train 350 people, at the risk of HIV / AIDS prevention educators to life.
Peters is both Chandler and peer review candidates. Prior to this, Chandler is an exotic dance violent past. Peters is a convicted felon who in the crime spree when he first knew he was HIV positive went. Participate in the program has improved their lives.
"Peer review is an eight-week course," Peters explained."Fortunately, it's open to people who are HIV positive and HIV negative. It is certainly the focus of the disease itself, and it is such as drug abuse, addiction, self-confidence issues and self-esteem issues common side. It really re- you as a person, so you stronger. It lights the fire in you, makes you want to succeed in life. "
For Chandler, if a gay flashing in her eyes and deadpan sense of humor and thoughtful woman, and the results more clearly evident."When I first came here, I learned to re-examine themselves in a completely different way." She paused for a moment, swallows some emotion. "Also help here, let me look at myself as a different type of plan different types of women ..."
Peters is a broad movement in his left ring finger shiny new wedding ring wreathed in smiles of the people. He recently moved to New York from Atlanta, and the official wedding ceremony in April for several years a partner. "Peer review to help me deal with my many problems," he said. "The stigma of the disease, a confident lot of problems have been proposed in the South, but also as an openly gay man."
When a ten-week training program the successful completion of peer review, Chandler, and Peters will be able to perform a variety of educational activities, all of which will attempt to make people in similar circumstances back control of their lives. Many graduates of the Foundation continue to be community leaders in the fight against AIDS.
Back to the graduation ceremony at the PREP, candidates file in the audience before receiving their diplomas on stage. Call friends and family members, and shouted, bathed in their digital cameras flashing in the room. From the podium, Chandler, and Peters provide their comments, tears and loud applause.
Almost all of the candidates want to continue to work in some capacity in ascending order. "I'm a better future and present life," Chandler said. "I want to help others experience, or are experiencing, about to go through, or to proceed in this risk. This is not a pleasant adventure."
Nevertheless, more than 60 million people died, three years later, as Chandler and Peters survivors, such as the ASC through the organization are often the only potential victims between standing and HIV / AIDS scourge inches
"While today's society is a more of a tolerant, long way to go mountain," Peters said. "People need to continue their education. And because there is no real cure for the virus as it can mean that it will stop people from its ultimate demise of anyone."
Table filled with cakes and cookies line the hall tray. On the wall of balloons and banners that read "Congratulations!" And "peer review cycle of 36 good luck!"
Small groups of men and their festive costumes turns yellow hat and dress slip women, a last-minute adjustments, degree cap on his head, stop form the pictures.
This is one of the two people, Belinda Chandler and Terriell Peters, who was pacing the floor, in a prepared statement, they will provide continuous hall the big day.
They and 46 others graduating a dedicated service center community outreach program sponsored by AIDS, there rest of their lives in front of them.
There is only one problem.
Chandler and Peters both sides, and with other graduates, mostly from HIV / AIDS pain.
First mentioned in a medical journal on June 5, 1981, the HIV virus that causes AIDS was initially shrouded in mystery. Today, thanks to the research progress of retroviral drugs, HIV is a manageable chronic diseases, although without treatment. AIDS Service Center (ASC) to help New York City's most vulnerable individuals and families in the survival and development of HIV / AIDS face.
Founded in 1990, ASC New York is a multi-service community organization to fulfill its stated mission "to help more than one, a" provide resources and support to pregnant women, substance abuse, the homeless, and other high-risk members community response to HIV / AIDS. In 2010, ASC provides medical services to 3, 020 customers in its three locations and through various initiatives to reach 2,0 08 13,274 New York City residents.
Manhattan near Washington Square Park, Chandler, and Peters spent a morning in ascending order based leaflets to promote mental health programs into the envelope. "I was diagnosed in 2002," Peters said. "I know I know who from. Appointment of people infected, I did not tell me"
By program in each participant's room murals and decorative painting and activities of a large living space. Several volunteers and staff work phone ringing off the hook. Spanish support for the small group meeting room in the glass curtain wall, and in "healthy" housing to provide two light massage free massage session to determine the recipients of the new century music.
Several people in the classroom next door to see as a coach to teach them how to prepare a basic nutrition class, healthy food.There is also poetry writing classes, computer lab, food pantry and a clothing "boutique" of donated clothing lining.
When HIV first appeared, a number of HIV / AIDS patients live and work in close and help each other to cope with the disease concept is foreign language. Friends and relatives of many patients to avoid. Customers will avoid the spread of the virus for fear of a restaurant waiter. Parents kept their children out of school.
"I can even remember a few years ago may be one, two, those same stigma is still there," Peters said. "This is a death sentence, and you almost like a leper, if you diagnose this disease."
Peters more than a few years, Chandler's memory of that era it seems that her efforts are evident in the relationship. "There has not been that long?" She asked. "My brother died of AIDS that year. I told him to be careful, but he does not listen to me."
Thirty years later, in ascending order has been successfully demonstrated that people who have been infected with HIV or AIDS diagnosis can be encouraged and supported, just beginning to deal with their major source of HIV status. ASC's flagship education program and other recovery (in preparation) provides intensive, including consulting, education and crisis intervention training for HIV-positive persons. Each year, over plans to train 350 people, at the risk of HIV / AIDS prevention educators to life.
Peters is both Chandler and peer review candidates. Prior to this, Chandler is an exotic dance violent past. Peters is a convicted felon who in the crime spree when he first knew he was HIV positive went. Participate in the program has improved their lives.
"Peer review is an eight-week course," Peters explained."Fortunately, it's open to people who are HIV positive and HIV negative. It is certainly the focus of the disease itself, and it is such as drug abuse, addiction, self-confidence issues and self-esteem issues common side. It really re- you as a person, so you stronger. It lights the fire in you, makes you want to succeed in life. "
For Chandler, if a gay flashing in her eyes and deadpan sense of humor and thoughtful woman, and the results more clearly evident."When I first came here, I learned to re-examine themselves in a completely different way." She paused for a moment, swallows some emotion. "Also help here, let me look at myself as a different type of plan different types of women ..."
Peters is a broad movement in his left ring finger shiny new wedding ring wreathed in smiles of the people. He recently moved to New York from Atlanta, and the official wedding ceremony in April for several years a partner. "Peer review to help me deal with my many problems," he said. "The stigma of the disease, a confident lot of problems have been proposed in the South, but also as an openly gay man."
When a ten-week training program the successful completion of peer review, Chandler, and Peters will be able to perform a variety of educational activities, all of which will attempt to make people in similar circumstances back control of their lives. Many graduates of the Foundation continue to be community leaders in the fight against AIDS.
Back to the graduation ceremony at the PREP, candidates file in the audience before receiving their diplomas on stage. Call friends and family members, and shouted, bathed in their digital cameras flashing in the room. From the podium, Chandler, and Peters provide their comments, tears and loud applause.
Almost all of the candidates want to continue to work in some capacity in ascending order. "I'm a better future and present life," Chandler said. "I want to help others experience, or are experiencing, about to go through, or to proceed in this risk. This is not a pleasant adventure."
Nevertheless, more than 60 million people died, three years later, as Chandler and Peters survivors, such as the ASC through the organization are often the only potential victims between standing and HIV / AIDS scourge inches
"While today's society is a more of a tolerant, long way to go mountain," Peters said. "People need to continue their education. And because there is no real cure for the virus as it can mean that it will stop people from its ultimate demise of anyone."
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