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    Cultural Inclusion

    ASL-Interpreted Japanese House Tours at Boston Children's Museum

    Posted Sunday August 10 2014 at 3:06 pm

    Japanese House

    Take off your shoes, and step into an authentic silk merchant's home from Kyoto, Japan.  Visitors can experience Japanese family life, customs, ceremonies, art, architecture, and seasonal events in this 100-year-old house.

    Guided tours of the Japanese House are given to 20 visitors at a time and last approximately 15 minutes.  Free tickets are distributed at the entrance to the Japanese House on a first-come first-served basis.

    August 15, 2014  6:30pm - 8pm  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



    Sensory-Friendly Performances at Barrington Stage Company

    Posted Sunday July 27 2014 at 09:04 am

    Hairspray Jr. Logo

    Dancing Lessons Logo

    Barrington Stage Company of Pittsfield, MA is presenting two sensory-friendly performances this season.

    Hairspray Jr. - August 2, 2014 at 12:30pm
    Dancing Lessons
    - August 16, 2014 at 2pm

    Sensory-friendly performances are designed to be more accessible to those individuals on the autism spectrum or with sensory sensitivities and are also great for families who are looking for a more relaxed, informal environment.

    For more details about sensor-friendly performances and to purchase tickets, visit the Barrington Stage Company website.



    Celebrate National Dance Day With Live Webcast of AXIS Dance Company

    Posted Sunday July 20 2014 at 2:52 pm

    AXIS Dance Company

    The Kennedy Center and Dizzy Feet Foundation in conjunction with Eleanor Holmes Norton, present performances in honor of National Dance DayAXIS Dance Company offers a program of "physically integrated dance" evolving from collaboration between dancers with and without disabilities in celebration of the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and National Council on Independent Living Conference.  Actress Jenna Elfman and hip-hop dancer Fik-Shun will lead patrons in dance routines and demonstrations.

    When: July 26, 2014 6pm
    Where: Live webcast from Kennedy Center Millennium stage
    on your computer.