FOR BREA KING NE WS VISIT www.couriersun.com juLY 9, 2015 • The Courier sun 23 SCOT BARON’S STAR OF QUENS Janet Ingber President Hillcrest Jewish Center Background: Janet Ingber has been living in Queens for most of her life. She grew up near Queens College, where she resided in Jamaica Estates for 23 years. Ingber graduated from Jamaica High School in 1975, then from Queens College in 1978. There she received a B.A. in psychology and sociology, and she went on to receive a M.A. in music therapy from New York University in 1980. Ingber is married to Frank Hammelbacher and has a 19-year-old daughter, Jill. Occupation: Ingber has been a music therapist at Queens Centers for Progress since 1988. Her job requires working with adults who have developed mental disabilities. Since 2004, Ingber has been a freelance writer for “AccessWorld,” which is a monthly technology publication from the American Foundation for the Blind. Ten years later she published her first book, “Parenting with a Visual Impairment.” Ingber then went on to write two books that were published by the National Braille Press. In 2014, Ingber wrote “Learning to Use the Mac with Voiceover: A step-by-step guide for blind users.” In 2015, she wrote “Everything you Need to Know to Use the Mac with Yosemite and Voiceover: A guide for blind users.” Community Involvement: Ingber is the president of Hillcrest Jewish Center. Biggest Challenge: “My biggest challenge has been proving that if a person who is blind has the necessary skills for a job, then blindness isn’t an obstacle,” Ingber said. For instance, when Janet’s daughter Jill was born, a nurse had asked her how she was going to go about taking care of her baby. Ingber says that her blindness has never been an issue, both at work or at Hillcrest. Greatest Achievement: “It’s impossible to pick one greatest achievement,” Ingber said. “There are many facets in everyone’s life, so it’s impossible to pick just one thing.” Biggest Inspiration: “That’s a tough question,” Ingber said. She said that right now, the clergy and congregants of Hillcrest Jewish Center serve as her greatest inspiration. She said that she has had the privilege of getting to know so many wonderful people. By Brooke Rutman brought to you by SCOTT BARON & ASSOCIATES, P.C. Attorneys & Counselors at Law 1-866-WAS-HURT (866) 927-4878 718.738.9800 star OF queens CUTLER’S LIGHTING Over 50 Years Experience REPAIRS • REWIRING • RE-FINISHING • LAMP SHADES SUMMER SAVINGS TAKE 20-50% OFF LAMP SHADE SALE on yellow and red tagged items 12 years from now, be saving you money. this LED bulb will still 10% OFF OFF ANY PURCHASE With Coupon. Not combinable – New Orders Only. Limit 1 per customer. $150.00 max for discount. Excludes Repairs, Refi nishing, Rewiring. Exp. 7/31/2015 CUTLER’S LIGHTING CUTLER’S LIGHTING LYNBROOK 817 Sunrise Hwy (2 Blocks west of Peninsula Blvd.) 516-887-1300 GREAT NECK 120 Northern Blvd. 516-482-1919 We’ve got Reverse Mortgages figured out! ® Are you a homeowner? Are you 62+ years old? No mortgage payments are required while you live in your home Proceeds are Tax-Free! Get a line of credit, lump sum, or monthly payments for the rest of your life! Find out more about the benefits of a Reverse Mortgage... Call us at (718) 269-3448 and receive a free gift and information kit (including a Free informational DVD) 1st Senior Capital a division of Professional Mortgage Solutions, Inc. NMLS #148800. 62-81 Woodhaven Blvd., Rego Park, NY 11374. Registered Mortgage Broker-NYS Department of Financial Services This material is not provided by, nor was it approved by the Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) or by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA).
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