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    Cultural Inclusion

    Boston's Museum of Fine Arts Program "Beyond the Spectrum"

    Posted Wednesday April 27 2016 at 06:43 am

    Students making art

    Boston's Museum of Fine Arts offers an artful healing program called Beyond the Spectrum specially designed for children ages 8-12 on the Autism Spectrum, including Asperger's Syndrome, accompanied by a parent or caregiver.  Upon arrival children will be divided into groups by age and/or needs.

    The Beyond the Spectrum program meets one Saturday per month from 10:30 am-12 pm.  Each class lasts an hour and a half and combines gallery exploration with an art-making activity.

    The next classes are May 7, 2016 and June 4, 2016. Visit the museum website for full information and to purchase the required advance tickets.



    Boston Children’s Museum Symphony Play Day - ASL Interpreted

    Posted Sunday March 27 2016 at 9:52 pm

    Symphony players in front of Children's Museum audience

    Enjoy a day of musical discovery and play!  Explore classical music at various activities and performances across the Museum by musicians from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra, and From the Top.  There will be ASL interpreted performances and many other activities for you to explore the joy of music by using different senses!

    Performances and activities throughout the Museum from 11 am to 3 pm.  ASL Interpreted performances:
    - 1:45 Musical Storytime with New England Conservatory
    - 2:30 Boston Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet*

    *Tickets are limited and available at the Information Desk on a first come-first served basis.

    Sunday, April 3, 2016
    This program is free with paid Museum admission.
    For more information, visit the Museum website or contact:
    Saki Iwamoto, Health and Wellness Educator
    Iwamoto@BostonChildrensMuseum.org
    617-986-3697



    ASL Interpreted, Sensory Friendly, and Audio Described Performances of Peter Pan at Open Door Theater

    Posted Sunday March 27 2016 at 8:10 pm

    Peter Pan taking flight April 1-10

    Open Door Theater of Acton, MA presents Peter Pan April 1 through April 10, 2016.  While all performances are open captioned, special performances include:

    ASL Interpreted
    Sunday, April 3, 2016 at 2pm
    Tickets $12

    Sensory Friendly
    Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 12 noon
    Tickets $10

    Audio Described
    Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 7:30pm
    Tickets $12