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Hanover Theatre in Worcester Presents ASL-Interpreted Shows
will be presenting several American Sign Language interpreted shows which includes one that will also have enhanced audio description. In addition, the theatre always offers assistive listening devices available at the box office for any performance. The theatre, located in…
Live or Work Near Worcester? Take the City’s Office on Disabilities Survey: How You’d Like to Celebrate 25 Years of the ADA
The City of Worcester’s contacted us to get the word out that they are seeking your input. Please take their short, online survey. “July 2015 is the 25th Anniversary of the American with Disabilities Act, the civil rights legislation for…
Free Webinar: Using iMovie to Create Video Self-Modeling with Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Video can be used in a number of ways to enhance classroom instruction. A review will be provided of a creative use of video in the classroom. A rationale will be offered. Uses and applications will be discussed. Step by…
ASL Interpreted Critter Day at Boston Children’s Museum
Are snakes really slimy? How many teeth does an alligator have? Can a turtle climb out of its shell? Find out the answers to these and other questions as we celebrate the scaly creatures of the animal kingdom – the…
Handmade Holiday Market – Now Thru Dec. 23, 2014. Reception – Dec. 5th 4-7pm.
Shop this holiday season at the state’s alternative craft and art market. features scarves, jewelry, felted ornaments, cards, paintings, and other gifts by local crafters and artists of all abilities! Now Through December 23, 2014. Artist Reception December 5th 4-7pm…
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday – December 2, 2014
We have a day for giving thanks. We have a day for retail bargains. We have a day for cyber deals. Wouldn’t it be great to have a day for giving back? We do. is a campaign to create a…
Boston Conservatory Offers New Programs in Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum
recently announced two first-of-their-kind programs in teaching music to students on the autism spectrum. With rigorous hands-on training both in and out of the classroom, these ground-breaking programs expand upon the Conservatory’s already robust music education offerings by providing innovative…
Free Online Professional Development Course about El Sistema
A joint project by the Annenberg Institute and WNET was recently released: , a free online professional development course about El Sistema. El Sistema is a transformational music education program, begun in 1975 in Venezuela, that has helped hundreds of…
Comcast and Sprout Partner to Bring Free Films to On Demand
, Executive Director of in New York City contacted VSA’s Charles Washburn to let us know about the partnership between Comcast and The Arc & Sprout Film Festival bringing free films to On Demand for Comcast customers. Sprout is a…
Free VSA Webinar: Strategies for Successful Inclusion in Secondary Music Ensembles
Description: Successful inclusion in secondary performing ensembles like choirs and bands is possible! Inclusion in ensemble settings may also present a number of challenges for individuals with disabilities because of teaching and performance traditions. The goal of this session will…
VSA Massachusetts Affiliates with Seven Hills Foundation
You may have noticed we recently changed our website logo. That’s because effective November 1, 2014 VSA Massachusetts became the tenth affiliate of . Seven Hills has a 60-year history of caring for people who have the ability to thrive…
Company One Theatre Seeks Wheelchaired Actor for Production of "Colossal"
The beauty and brutality of football seduce Mike to stray from the path his father had mapped out for him, but when a standard play goes catastrophically wrong, Mike has to tackle the past and make peace with the man…