We are thrilled to introduced this month’s featured artist, Xi Nan. Xi Nan was born and raised in Jilin, China. She was selected nationally from China Disabled Person Federation to study abroad at RCN United World College in Norway and…
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Examining Cultural Equity in the Arts – Arts Connect International
(ACI); a Boston-based non-profit committed to equity in the arts, released a community findings research report, “Examining Cultural Equity in the Arts.” “There is a ‘cultural equity gap’ within the United States arts landscape. This equity gap constitutes the unequal…
Boston Ballet’s All Access Performance of The Nutcracker
Boston Ballet’s first ever All Access Performance of “The Nutcracker” will take place Tuesday, December 19 2017 at 7:30 pm at Boston Opera House. Additional accommodations and supports make this performance more accessible for individuals with disabilities and those who…
Beyond the Spectrum – MFA Boston
Museum of Fine Arts Boston invites you to Beyond the Spectrum, a specially designed program for children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Classes meet on select Saturdays from 10:30am – 12:30pm. Each class lasts an hour and a half…
ASL Night at Museum of Fine Arts Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts Boston is holding it’s first ASL Night, a celebration of Deaf culture welcoming members of the Deaf community and friends! The evening highlights and features the art, language, and culture of the community. Coinciding with…
Fashion Accessibility Project
2015 marked the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This milestone sparked a conversation with members with disabilities that explored what has changed in the past 25 years. The sentiment was that persons with disabilities remain virtually…
Step by Step! Dance Classes – Down Syndrome and Autism Sessions
Boston Conservatory at Berklee is expanding its offerings for children with special needs. This spring, Step by Step will continue its dance program for children on the autism spectrum, while also adding a session for children with Down syndrome. Step…
ASL Interpreted High Flying Frisbee Dogs – Boston Children’s Museum
Some dogs love to run, some love to sit on your lap, and some love to catch Frisbees! Meet Mike and his canine friends, Bullet and Maui. Learn how Mike trains them, and watch some spectacular Frisbee aerobatics. Prepare to…
Upcoming Accessible Performances
ASL Performance Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2pm Open Captioned Performance Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 2pm ASL Performance Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2pm or 8pm (awaiting clarification) Audio Described Performance Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2pm or 8pm…
Performing Arts and Disability: Leadership, Inclusion, and Training Symposium
The BU Arts Initiative, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The BU Dance Program, and BU Disability Services host the critically acclaimed AXIS Dance Company for a residency March 13-18, 2017. AXIS Dance Company was founded in 1987 and…