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  • Disability Reframed: Community Film Series - "Lars and the Real Girl"

    Posted Tuesday May 20 2014 at 10:57 pm in Cultural Inclusion

    Lars and the Real Girl

    Part of the on-going FREE film series sponsored by the City of Boston Commission for Persons with Disabilities, "Lars and the Real Girl" will be screened Saturday, May 31, 2014, 2-5pm.

    The screening will be held at Northeastern University, Curry Student Center, Room 342, 360 Huntington Ave, Boston 02115.

    A lively audience discussion will follow.



    MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation Accessible Recreation Fair

    Posted Tuesday May 20 2014 at 10:33 pm in Cultural Inclusion

    The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is holding it's annual Accessible Recreation Fair Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10am to 3pm at Artesani Park/Herter Park in Brighton.  There will be hiking, cycling, kite decorating demonstrations, face painting, sport connections, a D.J. and more.

    Come join DCR's Universal Access Program and a host of other regional adaptive recreation organizations for a fun-filled day.  Enjoy scenic views of the Charles River and social connections!

    Sign up for summer programs such as sailing, kayaking, and hiking.  For more information, directions, waiver forms, schedules, and many other resources visit DCR's website.



    Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family Event at Boston Children's Museum

    Posted Friday May 16 2014 at 06:48 am in Cultural Inclusion

    Boston Children's Museum

    ASL Interpreted Programs
    11:00 am: Magic show by Deaf magician, Steve Weiner.  There's nothing scary in Steve's show, but everything is geared towards comedy and fun tricks he has collected for the past 30 plus years of his career!
    12:30 pm & 1:30 pm: KidStage shows
    2:30 pm: Dance workshops by Deafblind dancer, Kerry Thompson.  How do you dance if you cannot hear the music?  How do you dance if you cannot see?  Is salsa and merengue a food or a dance?  What is bachata?  Come find out as Kerry Thompson, a Deafblind dancer and Director for Silent Rhythms Dance, teaches us to think about music and dance in a different way through performances and workshops.

    Date: Saturday, May 31, 2014
    Admission: You must pre-register to receive discount admission.
    Non-members: $7 per person (Half off regular admission price)
    Members: Free
    Registration: Please register here.

    For more information contact:
    Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Specialist
    Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
    617-986-3697