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Meet the Teaching Artist – Szu-Chieh Yun
Artist Statement My current practice explores themes of migration, immigration and transformation with a focus on the Chinese diaspora. As a first-generation Taiwanese-American, I am interested in the meeting of cultural identities. Drawn from my personal experiences of crossing between…
Step by Step! Dance Classes – Down Syndrome and Autism Sessions
Boston Conservatory at Berklee is expanding its offerings for children with special needs. This spring, Step by Step will continue its dance program for children on the autism spectrum, while also adding a session for children with Down syndrome. Step…
Kennedy Center Special Ed: NAEA National Convention 2017
I walk into the Hilton 2nd floor lobby to pick up my NAEA registration materials and one thing is abundantly clear: I am not in Kansas anymore. The largest education conference I’ve ever been to topped out at 400 people…
ASL Interpreted High Flying Frisbee Dogs – Boston Children’s Museum
Some dogs love to run, some love to sit on your lap, and some love to catch Frisbees! Meet Mike and his canine friends, Bullet and Maui. Learn how Mike trains them, and watch some spectacular Frisbee aerobatics. Prepare to…
Amazon Smile 5% Donation to VSA – 3/16/17 Only
Amazon will donate 5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to VSA Massachusetts whenever you shop on AmazonSmile. That’s 10 times the normal .5% donation! AmazonSmile is the same Amazon you know. Same products, same prices, same service.…
Upcoming Accessible Performances
ASL Performance Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2pm Open Captioned Performance Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 2pm ASL Performance Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2pm or 8pm (awaiting clarification) Audio Described Performance Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 2pm or 8pm…
Performing Arts and Disability: Leadership, Inclusion, and Training Symposium
The BU Arts Initiative, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The BU Dance Program, and BU Disability Services host the critically acclaimed AXIS Dance Company for a residency March 13-18, 2017. AXIS Dance Company was founded in 1987 and…
Open Door Gallery Presents Greg Rogers – Meaning, Life, and the Search for Light
Greg Rogers uses acrylic, oil pastels, Chalk, and india ink on paper, offering a mixed media of rich textures and lively color contrasts. Greg uses his feet to accomplish most fine motor skill tasks including his striking paintings. Greg Rogers…
Dance Performance by Abilities Dance
Ellice Patterson of writes: Abilities Dance was created to provide a professional platform for dancers of all physical abilities. We create the choreography to emphasize the dancers’ strengths and build on their limitations. We utilize composers to create music customized…
Employee of the Quarter – Teaching Artist Andy Holiner
The minute Andy walks in through the door and begins strumming his guitar, students’ faces light up and smiles abound. Everyone shares in Andy’s enthusiasm, wanting you to join in and make music with him. He cares passionately about each…
Meet the Teaching Artist – Kyle Browne
I am a visual artist and educator. As a teaching artist I use hands-on visual inquiry, imagination, collaboration and critiquing as a way to engage students more deeply in content, creativity and self-reflection. I believe that by engaging in visual…
Access 101 for Walking Events – Presented by Cultural Access New England
Looking to develop street experiences that are better for everybody? This workshop will cover the basics for pedestrian-based tours and events; effective communication, intentional planning for a variety of participants, and some practical tools for ensuring hospitable inclusion of visitors…