• Join Our Mailing List
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • YouTube
  • AmazonSmile
  • LinkedIn
  • VSA Blog RSS


  • Autism-Friendly Performance of A Christmas Carol at Hanover Theatre

    Posted Tuesday November 24 2015 at 8:41 pm in Cultural Inclusion

    Actors on stage performing A Christmas Carol

    The Hanover Theatre is partnering with the New England Chapter of Autism Speaks, Theatre Development Fund, HMEA's Autism Resource Central and VSA Massachusetts to offer an Autism-friendly performance of A Christmas Carol.  This performance is intended as a unique theatre experience for individuals and families impacted by autism.  The performance will happen in a supportive, judgment-free environment, and other accommodations of support will be provided, including a quiet area if individuals and families need a break from the experience and trained staff and volunteers to assist with patrons' needs.

    View or download an Autism-friendly performance guide to help prepare for the show!

    A Christmas Carol - Autism-Friendly Performance
    Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 6pm
    Hanover Theatre, Worcester MA
    Use promotional code 7Hills for half price adult tickets
    Full price tickets $28, $42, $52
    Children and students already 50% off
    More info and purchase tickets



    Free VSA Webinars - 11/24/15 and 12/1/15

    Posted Thursday November 19 2015 at 06:14 am in Education

    Webinar

    Free webinars scheduled by the Office of VSA & Accessibility, Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts:

    The Art of AAC: Creating Visual Supports to Inspire Communication and Participation During Arts Instruction
    Tuesday, November 24, 2015  3-4:15pm
    Presenters: Lisa Pierce-Goldstein and Aubrey Rubin
    More info and registration

    Can You Feel It?: A Tactile Approach to Music Literacy
    Tuesday, December 1, 2015  3-4pm
    Presenter: Jennifer Nichols
    More info and registration



    Critter Day - Jungle Encounters, ASL-Interpreted at Boston Children's Museum

    Posted Monday November 16 2015 at 10:36 pm in Cultural Inclusion

    Critter Day Cat

    The health and population of wild cats teaches us about the entire animal kingdom.  Watch these cats, and learn about each species, where it is native to, and how its wild cousins survive. 

    November 21, 2015  11:30 am and 12:30 pm  ASL-Interpreted
    Free with paid Museum admission.  Free tickets distributed first-come, first-served one hour before each program.

    To protect the audience and to provide you with the safest show possible, only kids ages 6 and up are allowed at this program.

    For more information, visit the Museum website or contact:
    Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Educator
    Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
    617-986-3697