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    Cultural Inclusion

    Boston Children's Museum Presents ASL-Interpreted Wingmasters

    Posted Saturday October 12 2013 at 3:25 pm

    Red-Tailed Hawk

    Hawks and owls are amazing birds but aren't often seen.  This presentation will teach you about these winged hunters while you have a chance to take a really close look.

    October 19, 2013 11:15 am and 12:15 pm
    Free with Museum admission.
    Tickets are distributed first-come, first-served one hour before each program.

    For more information visit Boston Children's Museum website or contact:
    Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Specialist
    Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
    617-986-3697



    CANE Open Meeting, Friday, October 18, 2013 9-11am

    Posted Monday October 07 2013 at 10:43 pm

    Have you attended a CANE workshop in the past?  Do you want to make your institution more welcoming to visitors with disabilities?  Cultural Access New England is here to serve you.  Join CANE for an Open Meeting for current and new members at the Massachusetts State House, Great Hall, Friday, October 18, 2013 9-11 a.m.

    The Open Meeting will include a continental breakfast; discussion about a new Massachusetts Cultural Council accessibility initiative; resource tables for accessibility information; and a chance to share how CANE can help you meet your access goals.

    - Breakfast starts at 9:00 a.m.
    - Remarks followed by the Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m.
    - Resource fair and networking at 10:30 a.m.

    Resource tables will include: Accommodations for People who are Blind, Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing; Basic Accessibility Etiquette; Universal Design and information about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA); and Universal Design for Learning.

    Please join us!  This event is free.  Please RSVP to info@ca-ne.org by October 10, 2013.

    ASL interpreters, CART, and sighted guides provided.



    With Two Sold Out ASL-Interpreted Performances of "Tribes", SpeakEasy Adds Third

    Posted Thursday September 26 2013 at 11:46 pm

    Speakeasy Stage Company has now added a third ASL-Interpreted performance of "Tribes" as the originally scheduled two performances have sold out.  The new date is Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 3pm.  Contact Jackie at jackiehowe@speakeasystage.com to purchase tickets.