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Physically Integrated Dance Teacher Training – AXIS Dance Company of California
A week long explorative dance intensive with to challenge and learn new skills derived from the company’s working ethos and repertoire that will enhance and develop your own practice in improvisation, choreography and performance. The week also includes a specialized…
"Invitation to Dance" at Regent Theatre, Arlington MA
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…
Belmont World Film Presents the East Coast Premiere of "The Finishers"
The story of Boston Marathon participants Dick Hoyt and his cerebral palsy-stricken son, Rick, were the models for this moving film set in picturesque southern France. A determined teenage boy confined to a wheelchair pesters his unemployed father to enter…
Boston Conservatory’s Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum Conference
An innovative new program for public and private school music educators, “Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum” is a two-day conference that will address important topics such as: Current Research in Autism Strategies for Teaching Music to Individuals…
CTC Studio: Creating Inclusive Learning Environments
What role can the arts play in building more inclusive learning environments? Recorded April 10, 2015 in the CTC () Studio, Harvard University Arts in Education program. Nicole Agois Hurel (AIE 2006), COOL Schools Director, VSA Massachusetts Hannah Hanssens-Reed, (AIE…
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…
The 48 Hour Disability Film Challenge
Hollywood is making a call to action to involve people with disabilities in the media. The second annual Disability Film Challenge will be a weekend short film challenge will that will take place on April 17 – April 19, 2015. …
VSA Massachusetts Seeking Teaching Artists for COOL Schools Program
VSA Massachusetts is seeking Teaching Artists for our who are interested in creating arts-integrated learning experiences for students of all abilities. The majority of our program openings are in Boston but we also have openings in Worcester for the 2015-16…
Volunteer at the 2015 All Kids Can Festival!
Come Volunteer at the 2015 All Kids Can Festival! What is the All Kids Can Festival? The 2015 All Kids Can Festival will provide children with and without disabilities in grades K-5 the opportunity to learn through hands-on activities in…
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,…
6th Annual Arts in Healthcare Conference at Lesley University
In the global society in which we live, the arts open pathways to understanding and communication between peoples. In addition, the arts are channels for creativity and celebration, mitigate the effects of stress and trauma, and are known to facilitate…
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…