Catch Vickie Rubin live at various events, from keynotes to book signings. She brings a blend of personal experience and pro insights on special needs advocacy and personal journeys.
Reading Raising Jess with your book club? Vickie loves joining book club discussions — in person around Western New York, or by video call anywhere. Invite her to speak at your book club.
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Upcoming
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Past appearances
- Book signing
Indie Author Day 2026
Visit me and Celebrate local and indie literary voices at Indie Author Day 2026!
Indie Author Day is part of a nationwide celebration connecting independent writers with their local libraries and writing communities. Whether you’re a published author or just starting your journey, this free event is for you! Book lovers are encouraged to come meet local and indie talent and shop local and indie books.
This year’s Indie Author Day at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Central Library (1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203) is on Saturday, November 14th, 2026.
- Appearance
Indie Author Day and Book Fair
Central Library, Buffalo & Erie County Public Library (Buffalo, NY)
Visit me and Celebrate local and indie literary voices at Indie Author Day 2026!
Indie Author Day is part of a nationwide celebration connecting independent writers with their local libraries and writing communities. Whether you’re a published author or just starting your journey, this free event is for you! Book lovers are encouraged to come meet local and indie talent and shop local and indie books.
This year’s Indie Author Day at the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library’s Central Library (1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203) is on Saturday, November 14th, 2026.
Registration is open! Walk-ins are welcome, but registration ensures you get event updates and goes a long way towards helping us plan and grow the event!
- Appearance
Roswell Park Family First Speaker Series
This presentation explores the profound impact a medical or developmental complex diagnosis has on the entire family—parents, grandparents, siblings, and caregivers. Through personal stories and lived experience, Vickie Rubin highlights the power of hope, family resilience, and the strength that emerges when communities truly listen.
Key themes include the importance of advocacy, what it means to show up for families in meaningful ways, and how support systems can foster healing and connection.
This session is ideal for families, healthcare providers, educators, and therapists seeking a deeper understanding, practical insight, and inspiration.
- Appearance
Evergreen Health
ZOOM
- Book signing
Book Signing
Dog Ears Bookstore (South Buffalo, NY)
- Speaking
DDAWNY: 35th Developmental Disability Awareness Day- Keynote Speaker
The Conference Center Niagara Falls (Niagara Falls, NY)
I was honored to be the Keynote Speaker!
Celebrating 35 years as the largest conference of its kind in the United States!
For 35 years, Developmental Disabilities Awareness Day (DDDAY) has grown into the largest U.S. conference on developmental disabilities. With keynotes, entertainment, an art room, vendor fair, and awards, it owes its success to a community of presenters. These include individuals, parents, and professionals from Western New York, who create an informative event.
Professionals from various agencies specializing in services for people with developmental disabilities will be available to offer guidance and information about their services.
DDDAY is a cornerstone of the Western New York community, connecting agencies, vendors, direct support professionals, and the people they support. The event grows more comprehensive each year.
Awards for personal achievement, service provider of the year, community service, and caregiver of the year are presented at the luncheon, hosted by a local celebrity.
The event also features an art show by local artists with disabilities, a Healthy You forum, and a variety of entertainment—from music to spoken word to dance.
The DDDAY website will serve as a one-stop location for registration and information on the conference.
- Book signing
Home Beneath Our Feet’s Sensory Garden: Grand Opening
Home Beneath Our Feet (Buffalo, NY)
Come visit Jess and me at our table at the grand opening of an All-Inclusive Sensory Garden Event!
- Book signing
Book Signing
Ellicottville Memorial Library (Ellicottville, NY)
- Book signing
Book Signing
The Bookworm & BW Gifts (East Aurora, NY)
- Speaking
Presentation on Advocacy and “Ask the Author”
Bornhava Early Childhood Center (Amherst, NY)
- Book signing
Book Signing
Oishei Children’s Hospital (Buffalo, NY)
- Speaking
People of the Book Author Series: Author Event & Book Signing with Vickie Rubin-Keynote Speaker
JCC of Greater Buffalo (Amherst, NY)
- Speaking
2021 Fall Makers + Shakers
Buffalo Powerhouse (Buffalo, NY)
- Speaking
Jewish Buffalo: A Conversation with Vickie Rubin
- Speaking
JAFCO: Annual In My Shoes Luncheon- Keynote Speaker
Boca West Country Club (Boca Raton, FL)
Serving as the keynote speaker!
- Speaking
Lions of Judah
Served as the Keynote Speaker!
- Speaking
Book Release Event
Glen Oak Golf Club (East Amherst, NY)
- Speaking
Program for Jewish Disability Awareness
- OngoingAppearance
PBS Short Aging Together
Author Vickie Rubin appreciates the beauty in life’s unforeseen turns and recognizes the amazing opportunity that retirement provides for rediscovering forgotten interests and passions. Producer – Lukia Costello Principal Photography – Steve Rosenthal Secondary Photography – Lukia Costello Editing and Sound Design – Lukia Costello Funding for Aging Together was provided in part by the New York State Education Department.