At age 23, Simi Linton was injured while hitchhiking to Washington to protest the war in Vietnam. Suddenly a young disabled college student, she confronted discrimination she couldn’t have imagined before. Simi emerges as a resourceful activist, and in time…
Category: Cultural Inclusion (page 7)
ASL-Interpreted Critter Day – The Creature Teachers at Boston Children’s Museum
April 18, 2015 (School Vacation Week and Sense of Smell Day!) 2:15 and 3:15 pm For human beings, our primary sense is our sense of sight. Most animals rely on their noses to learn about the world around them. As…
Providence Children’s Museum Invitation to Attend Training Sessions
Understanding Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders Thursday, April 9, 2015 noon to 2pm Learn ways to support individuals with autism spectrum disorder as visitors to the museum. Conducted by The Autism Project. Deaf & Hard of Hearing Sensitivity Training Wednesday,…
Big Apple Circus – Autism Friendly Performances
has joined with world-renowned Autism Spectrum Disorder experts to adapt the circus performance for families with members on the spectrum and create a joyful experience for all. The adapted show includes the same world-class artistry as the full performance with…
ASL-Interpreted "Zooshows" at Boston Children’s Museum
Discover animals large and small, feathered and furry, four-footed, two-footed and no-footed! Celebrate all kind of animals! March 21, 2015 11am and noon ASL-Interpreted Free with paid Museum admission. For more information, visit the or contact: Saki Iwamoto, Health and…
Shrek The Musical – ASL-Interpreted, Sensory-Friendly, and Audio-Described Performances
The in Acton, Mass. presents “Shrek The Musical” March 20 – 29, 2015 with the following inclusive performances: – Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 2pm – Saturday, March 28, 2015 at noon – Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:30pm SHREK…
ASL Tour at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Come to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm for an ASL tour about American Women Artists. This tour will not be voiced. MFA is free after 4 pm on Wednesdays. Get a…
Boston Conservatory’s Autism-Friendly Performance of "The Pajama Game"
The Boston Conservatory Theater invites you an autism friendly performance of . This is a special performance for families and friends of those who have been diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or other sensitivity issues. At this performance,…
Boston Globe – "Devices Give Blind Filmgoers Oscar-worthy Experience"
Carl Richardson, State House ADA Coordinator and VSA Massachusetts Advisor, is featured in a Boston Globe article about blind movie patrons.
ASL-Interpreted "Critter Day" at Boston Children’s Museum
Animals and boxes—what’s the connection? Celebrate “not a box” for school vacation week, come meet animals that have their own special relationships with boxes, such as toys, homes, or a specially evolved part of their bodies. February 21, 2015 1:15…