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Meet the Intern: Tarin Griggs
I am an arts administrator from Richmond, California, and I am a Masters in Education candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education in the Arts in Education Program. What are your favorite pastimes? “I am a…
Free Family Art Workshop Series – The Power of our Stories: Sign Language Interpretation, Movement & Visual Arts
(FCT) invites Boston-area children and families to join “The Power of our Stories” on Wednesday evenings, March 4, 11, 18, 25 and April 1, 2015 from 6 to 7:30 pm with sandwiches and beverages at 5:30 pm. Register for two,…
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.
Mass. Cultural Council and VSA Radio Spot on WCRB
recently aired a few radio spots about their which included this one about VSA Massachusetts. “And Massachusetts Cultural Council’s UP Program, expanding access to arts and culture by supporting organizations like VSA Massachusetts, whose teaching artists help schools improve learning…
Liars & Believers Present "Talk to Strangers" at OBERON, Harvard Square
Do you Talk to Strangers? In splintering politics, deep-niche music genres, the solace of twitter and the loneliness of a bus stop, we are all looking for connection – your date from OkCupid, the woman behind you at the deli,…
Submit Your Video to CAST’s Looking4UDL Contest
CAST Professional Learning is looking for great examples of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in practice. CAST, the Center for Applied Special Technology, was founded 25 years ago to explore ways of using new technologies to provide better educational experiences…
2015 MCC Commonwealth Award Ceremony at Massachusetts State House
Presented every two years by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Commonwealth Awards honor individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to our communities, our economy, and the quality of life in Massachusetts. VSA Massachusetts was a proud in the…
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…
Seeking Research Participants – Exploring the Adaptive Process of Artists with Acquired Disability
Kerry Cottle, Occupational Therapy student at the University of New Hampshire, contacted us hoping we could assist with her honors thesis. Kerry is seeking participants for a research project: “Exploring the Adaptive Process of Artists with Acquired Disability”. Purpose of…
Free Webinar: Brave New World, Questions & Answers for Not-Just-Yet-Professional Literary & Visual Artists
This webinar offers tools for individuals who are interested in (or have already been) creating professional level works, but are “stuck” on what must actually happen once the work is finished and needs to find placement in the public market. …
Scholarship Opportunities
Deadline: February 13, 2015 For high school students who learn differently. Deadline: February 15, 2015 For blind college students in the United States and Puerto Rico. Deadline: March 31, 2015