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    Cultural Inclusion

    Open Captioned, ASL Interpreted, Audio Described Performances at Boston Opera House

    Posted Sunday March 27 2016 at 6:04 pm

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    THE SOUND OF MUSIC
    Open Captioned
    Saturday April 2, 2016 at 2pm

    THE SOUND OF MUSIC
    Audio Described
    Saturday April 3, 2016 at 1pm

    THE SOUND OF MUSIC
    ASL Interpreted
    Saturday April 9, 2016 at 2pm

    MATILDA
    Open Captioned
    Saturday June 18, 2016 at 2pm

    MATILDA
    Audio Described
    Saturday June 19, 2016 at 1pm

    MATILDA
    ASL Interpreted
    Saturday June 25, 2016 at 2pm

    Tickets starting at $44
    Look for and use the promo code at each link
    Audio Description by Laura Willis
    All performances at Boston Opera House
    539 Washington Street, Boston, MA 02111



    Big Apple Circus - Circus of the Senses

    Posted Friday March 18 2016 at 9:40 pm

    From Boston Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities

    Big Apple Circus
    THE GRAND TOUR
    City Hall Plaza | Boston, MA
    March 24 - May 8
    Special Shows for Special Audiences

    Big Apple Circus has adapted an all-new show THE GRAND TOUR for audience members with special needs to create a joyful experience for all.  See high-flying acrobats, lovable clowns, the Wheel of Wonder, and more.  The adapted shows include the same world-class artistry with a shortened running time, additional services and accommodations, and specially trained staff to ensure a memorable day for you and your family or group!

    Circus of the Senses
    Wednesday, March 28 and Thursday, March 29, 2016 at 11AM
    Circus of the Senses is a 75-minute version of the Big Apple Circus specifically for guests with vision and/or hearing impairments.  We offer audio description via headset, ASL interpretation, Braille and large-type programs, and other services to provide an exciting multi-dimensional performing arts experience!  Tickets are $12.50 for individuals and $10 per person for groups of ten or more.

    Big Apple Circus Embraces Autism
    Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 11AM
    This 75-minute show has been adapted to create a joyful experience for people who are on the autism spectrum.  This performance features modified sound and lights, a calming center with coloring books and manipulatives, and specially trained staff and volunteers to improve the circus experience for our guests.  All tickets are half price.

    To purchase tickets, click on the links above.  Important Note - Big Apple Tickets are NOT Complimentary This Year!  For more information, please contact cos-autism@bigapplecircus.org or 646-616-6816.



    ASL Interpreted Boston Children's Museum Critter Day: Zooshows

    Posted Sunday March 13 2016 at 1:50 pm

    Squirrel monkey in the forest

    Discover animals large and small, feathered and furry, four-footed, two-footed and no-footed.  Celebrate all kind of animals.

    March 19, 2016  2;30 and 3:30 pm  ASL-Interpreted
    Free with paid Museum admission.  Free tickets distributed first-come, first-served one hour before each program.

    Kids ages 5 - 7.

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