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National Federation of the Blind 2016 Youth and Adult Writing Contests
Now in it’s 36th year, the National Federation of the Blind (NFB) writers’ division is accepting submissions through April 1, 2016 for youth and adult writing contests. Adult contests are: Short Fiction, non-fiction, stories for youth, and poetry. Youth contest…
ASL Interpreted Animal Engineers at Boston Children’s Museum
Kick off Engineering Week with this special program. People aren’t the only ones who can modify their environment. Meet animals who dig and build to create homes, find food, and survive in the wild! February 20, 2016 10:30 am and…
Inclusion in Early Childhood Programs Webinar
On Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 3pm, the U.S. Departments of Education and Health and Human Services invite you to watch a Google Hangout for a discussion about inclusion in early childhood programs and why it matters to states, early…
The Arts in Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Benefits of Arts Participation
The National Endowment for the Arts recently released a report entitled The Arts in Early Childhood: Social and Emotional Benefits of Arts Participation. The report is a literature review and gap-analysis of recent research about the arts’ relationship to social-emotional…
Vocal Ensemble for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum and Their Families
The Boston Conservatory is introducing the Inner Harmony Chorus, a new vocal ensemble for individuals on the autism spectrum and their family and friends. Conducted by a team of graduate students from The Boston Conservatory’s Music Education program, the chorus…
Free VSA Webinars!
Lots of free webinars have been scheduled by the Office of VSA & Accessibility, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. All are welcome. Dance Across Cultural Paradigms with Bhangra—a Folk Dance from India Tuesday, January 26, 2016 3:00 PM –…
Boston Children’s Museum Presents ASL-Interpreted Wingmasters
Hawks and owls are amazing birds but aren’t often seen. This presentation will teach you about these winged hunters while you have a chance to take a really close look. Saturday, January 16, 2016 at 2:30pm and 3:30pm Free with…
Reach 4 Real Adaptive Music Programs
is a music & theater class that is sweeping the state with popularity! Delivering adaptive music programs and theater classes designed specifically for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, students will collaborate to write songs in a pop/musical theater style,…
Aysha Upchurch Named VSA Employee of the Quarter
Aysha is the newest member of the VSA Massachusetts COOL Schools team, having joined this summer as Associate Director. However, she is not new to the VSA family. Last fall, Aysha interned as she pursued her Master’s Degree in Arts…
American Repertory Theater Accessible Performances
The following is American Repertory Theater’s (A.R.T.) schedule of upcoming accessible performances: The Pirate Princess Sensory Friendly: December 28, 2015 2:00pm Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812 Audio Described: December 30, 2015 7:30pm and January 3, 2016 2:00pm…
Artist Spotlights – Handmade Holiday Market
Adriana Mallozzi I inspired by a Ms. Wheelchair Massachusetts contestant I met in March 2014. She had her headrest and armrests covered in fabric that matched her pageant dress. It was brilliant! I had never seen anything like it before. …
Handmade Holiday Market Artist Spotlight – Lisa Corfman
Find your rock! Becoming a successful artist is hard. You have to find your rock, the thing that makes you unique. Rocks endure, they symbolize forever and each one is different with its own life story. As an artist with…