Posted Monday March 10 2014 at 10:25 pm
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World famous animal scientist Temple Grandin has enriched the lives of people around the world within the autism community. Diagnosed with autism, Grandin used her personal insights to lead dramatic improvements in the livestock industry. In particular, she believes that the world needs all kinds of thinkers – visual thinkers, mathematical thinkers, and language-based thinkers – to solve problems and complete projects successfully. Join Grandin as she discusses how autism and visual thinking has revolutionized farm-animal welfare, as well as countless others with autism.
Where: Longfellow Hall, 13 Appian Way, Cambridge, MA 02138
When: Wednesday, March 26, 2014 5:30 – 7pm
Type of Event: Forum, Lecture, Question & Answer Session
Building/Room: Askwith Hall
Contact Name: Amber DiNatale
Contact Email: askwith_forums@gse.harvard.edu
Contact Phone: 617-384-9968
Sponsoring Organization: Harvard Graduate School of Education
Registration Required: No
Admission Fee: This event is free and open to the public.
Posted Friday March 07 2014 at 3:43 pm
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Do you love animals? Join Boston Children's Museum the third Saturday of every month for Critter Day, fun live animal programming. Learning about animals helps children understand their connection to all living things.
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 reptiles!
March 15, 2014 10:30 pm and 11:30 pm ASL-Interpreted
Free with paid Museum admission.
For more information, visit the Museum website or contact:
Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Specialist
Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
617-986-3697
Posted Sunday March 02 2014 at 10:48 pm
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The Institute for Human Centered Design invites you to attend a Lunch & Learn Lecture with David Leventhal of Dance for PD (Parkinson's Disease). David, a founding teacher and Program Director of Dance for PD, will discuss the internationally-acclaimed program's background and methods, providing insight into a model for how the arts can positively impact the lives of people living with a chronic neurological condition. Highlighting aspects of the program's design that have made it widely accepted, David will discuss ways in which dance training and practice exemplify the transformative benefits of artistic engagement. Dance for PD, developed and sustained through a 13-year collaboration between Mark Morris Dance Group and Brooklyn Parkinson Group, empowers people with Parkinson's to explore movement in ways that are refreshing, enjoyable, stimulating, and creative. The program fosters a network of affiliated classes in 34 states and 10 countries around the world.
Where: Institute for Human Centered Design, 200 Portland St. Boston MA 02114
When: March 5, 2014 12-2pm
Cost: This event is free and open to the public. Light lunch will be served.
For special accommodations and to RSVP: wcrolius@ihcdesign.org or 617-259-1655
