Posted Wednesday September 16 2015 at 9:17 pm
Cultural Access New England presents "Access . . . It's Not As Scary as You Think!" at Peabody Essex Museum in Salem MA.
Many museums, historic sites, and other cultural organizations are just starting to understand the necessity of access within their institutions. This introduction will include an exploration of myths and realities surrounding people with disabilities and will strengthen your comfort level enabling you to better serve this audience. An overview of access services, practical tips, scenarios, and legalities of the Americans with Disabilities Act will arm you with tools to make it work!
The museum is wheelchair accessible. For American Sign Language or other accommodations please contact Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org by October 8, 2015.
Participants will be welcome to continue networking with colleagues and enjoy the museum after the workshop. The Peabody Essex Museum is one of the oldest continuously operating museums in the United States. It is a successor to the East India Marine Society, established in 1799.
October 15, 2015 10am
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex Street
Salem, MA 01970
Posted Monday August 03 2015 at 3:56 pm
Whales compose, bullfrogs chorus, songbirds greet the dawn, and people everywhere sing and dance. What do we all have in common? Find out in Worcester EcoTarium's summer exhibit, Wild Music.
Discover how nature is filled with "musicians" that create distinct musical masterpieces to communicate with and relate to one another. And, explore how human music is inspired by the music of other living creatures – from tiny insects to giant whales. Wild Music offers unique experiences to see, hear and feel sounds!
Sensory-Friendly Sunday August 23, 2015 from 10am - noon. An exclusive early opening with exhibit sounds turned down.
Posted Monday July 06 2015 at 06:27 am
Boston Museum of Fine Arts offers their Beyond the Spectrum program as part of Artful Healing. The program includes an art tour and activity for children 8-12 years of age who are on the Autism Spectrum, including Asperger's Syndrome, to explore and create with their parent or guardian one Saturday a month. The next class on July 11th and will be focusing on Clever Disguises presented in artwork and making masks.
Beyond the Spectrum program
Boston Museum of Fine Arts
July 11, August 8, September 12, October 3, 2015
$9.00 per child
More information
Email artfulhealing@mfa.org with questions
