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- Meet our Gallery Fellow - Sara Klugman
I was born and raised in Shutesbury, Massachusetts. I have lived in Minnesota and New York City, and most recently I am returning from a few years in Jerusalem. I am curre
- Meet our Education Fellow – Stephanie Nikolaou
Hello there! I'm Stephanie. I call Rochester, NY and Boston, MA home. I arrived in the city 11 years ago to pursue a graduate degree in Theatre Education at Emerson Colleg
- Meet the Intern - Emma Farnham
Hi, I'm Emma! I'm originally from Atlanta, Georgia, but I've lived in Boston for the past two years. I'm a rising junior in the Lynch School of Education at Boston College
- Donna Folan's "Thigh High Boots, a Scooter, and a Stage" Premieres at Wheelock Family Theatre
"Thigh-high Boots, a Scooter, and a Stage", a play about the life of 2017 Boston Foundation LAB (Live Arts Boston) Grant recipient Donna Folan, premieres June 1, 2018 at W
- Open Door Gallery - Fashion Accessibility Project Exhibiting Now through August 3, 2018
Fashion is political. Fashion is powerful. Fashion allows us to express the autonomy we have over our bodies and our identities to the world. However, the many barriers
- Boston Ballet's All Access Performance of The Nutcracker
Boston Ballet's first ever All Access Performance of "The Nutcracker" will take place Tuesday, December 19 2017 at 7:30 pm at Boston Opera House. Additional accommodations
- Beyond the Spectrum - MFA Boston
Museum of Fine Arts Boston invites you to Beyond the Spectrum , a specially designed program for children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Classes meet on select
- Meet the Teaching Artist - Dani Patrick
I am a visual artist, dancer and educator. As a Teaching Artist, I use interactive community building activities, structured self-reflection and thematic exploration to c
- Hands-On Training Session for NCAM's Free CADET Software
The Carl and Ruth Shapiro Family National Center for Accessible Media (NCAM) at WGBH has developed free downloadable captioning software, the Caption and Description Editi
- HUBweek 2017 - At the Intersections of Art, Science, Technology
Join us at HUBweek to explore the future being built in Boston at the intersections of art, science, and technology. HUBweek will kick off with events taking place all ac
- Meet the Intern: Amanda Acevedo
Greetings! I'm Amanda and I am here for the year to study for my Ed.M from Harvard's Graduate School of Education, the Arts In Education program. For the past 11 years I
- ASL Night at Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Photo courtesy Helene Norton Russell The Museum of Fine Arts Boston is holding it's first ASL Night, a celebration of Deaf culture welcoming members of the Deaf community
- Open Door Gallery Exhibit - Visions of Avalon
This multi media installation is a group effort involving artists from all 5 locations of the Seven Hills Foundation's ASPiRE! Programs. The participants have made repeat
- Fashion Accessibility Project
2015 marked the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This milestone sparked a conversation with Epicenter Community members with disabilities th
- "Letting Go of Adele" - IFFBoston - Somerville Theater
Marty Harris -- a painter who has exhibited in the past at the Open Door Gallery -- and Adele, Marty's service dog, will be featured in a documentary called Letting Go of
- Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum Annual Conference
- Step by Step! Dance Classes - Down Syndrome and Autism Sessions
Boston Conservatory at Berklee is expanding its offerings for children with special needs. This spring, Step by Step will continue its dance program for children on the a
- ReelAbilities Film Festival Boston - March 29 - April 6, 2017
The sixth annual ReelAbilities - Boston Disabilities Film Festival takes place March 29 - April 6, 2017. Films include: Life, Animated - This Oscar-nominated documentary
- ASL Interpreted High Flying Frisbee Dogs - Boston Children's Museum
Some dogs love to run, some love to sit on your lap, and some love to catch Frisbees! Meet Mike and his canine friends, Bullet and Maui. Learn how Mike trains them, and
- Upcoming Accessible Performances
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time ASL Performance Saturday, March 18, 2017 at 2pm Online Tickets The King and I Open Captioned Performance Saturday, April
- Performing Arts and Disability: Leadership, Inclusion, and Training Symposium
The BU Arts Initiative, Sargent College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The BU Dance Program, and BU Disability Services host the critically acclaimed AXIS Dance Co
- Open Door Gallery Presents Greg Rogers - Meaning, Life, and the Search for Light
Greg Rogers uses acrylic, oil pastels, Chalk, and india ink on paper, offering a mixed media of rich textures and lively color contrasts. Greg uses his feet to accomplish
- Access 101 for Walking Events - Presented by Cultural Access New England
Looking to develop street experiences that are better for everybody? This workshop will cover the basics for pedestrian-based tours and events; effective communication, i
- Handmade Holiday Market - Now Thru Dec. 22, 2016. Reception - Dec. 8th 4-7pm
Shop this holiday season at the state's alternative craft and art market. Handmade Holiday Market features scarves, jewelry, cards, original artwork, photos, and other gi
- 31 Nights of Light Event Honoring NTI
December 3rd, 2016 is the United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities! The Prudential Center in Boston will honor the National Telecommuting Institute (
- ASL Interpreted Live Performance of "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" at Boston Children's Museum
Join Boston Children's Museum for a live performance of "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" by Boston Conservatory students. This 50 minute play celebrating courage a
- Open Captioned, Audio Described, and ASL Performances of "Something Rotten!"
Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the
- Employee of the Quarter - Teaching Artist Tim Archibald
Tim Archibald was named VSA Massachusetts' Employee of the Quarter for April - June, 2016. Teaching Artist Tim has been a vital member of the VSA MA family for over 25 yea
- 2016 Artist Market at Boston Abilities Expo
VSA is again proud to sponsor the Artist Market at the 2016 Boston Abilities Expo . Visit the Market to meet VSA artists and see a unique selection of beautiful fine art a
- ASL-Interpreted Japanese House Tours - Boston Children's Museum
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, architectu
- Access to Theatre Summer Institute
Do you want to be an actor, dancer, rapper, musician, poet, or visual artist? Do you want to work with other artists and challenge yourself creatively? Come express your
- Annual Deaf & Hard of Hearing Family Event at Boston Children's Museum
- Date: Saturday, Saturday, June 25, 2016 - Admission : You must pre-register to receive discount admission. All guests must pay admission at the Admissions Desk upon arr
- Blue Man Group Hosts Sensory-Friendly Show
Blue Man Group Boston will be hosting a sensory-friendly show Sunday, June 26, 2016 at 11am, collecting donations at shows at the Charles Playhouse for Autism Speaks. Blue
- Inclusive by Design℠ Concert
Blues guitarist and recent Berklee College of Music graduate, Noé Socha, opened for legendary New Orleans Bluesman Henry Butler presented in a format known as Inclusive by
- Disability and Intersectionality Art Exhibit - Call for Art
Art has long been a powerful medium for individuals to convey messages and concepts that may otherwise be difficult to express. Have you ever wondered how your individual
- Jon Sarkin Exhibit "The Unchained Brain" at Open Door Gallery. Reception May 5, 2016 4-7pm
Photo by Jared Charney Jon Sarkin is a prolific, even compulsive, artist who creates elaborate drawings and paintings. After a life-altering brain injury, Sarkin became o
- Boston's Museum of Fine Arts Program "Beyond the Spectrum"
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 Asperg
- ICA Seeks Performers for Heidi Latsky's "ON DISPLAY: A Movement Installation"
Heidi Latsky Dance and Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art are seeking a diverse and unconventional cast including people of all ages, with and without disabilities, to
- Annual Conference: Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum
The Boston Conservatory will host its annual Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum conference April 29 - 30, 2016. An innovative program for public and private
- 2016 ReelAbilities - Boston Disability Film Festival
Mark your calendars for this year's annual ReelAbilities - Boston Disability Film Festival, which starts on April 3, 2016 and ends on April 14, 2016. ReelAbilities strives
- Boston Children’s Museum Symphony Play Day - ASL Interpreted
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 Orchestr
- Open Captioned, ASL Interpreted, Audio Described Performances at Boston Opera House
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 Saturda
- Boston Creates - Town Hall Meeting
After sharing the initial findings from the community engagement phase back in November, the Boston Creates team has been hard at work analyzing the data and refining the
- Big Apple Circus - Circus of the Senses
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 Audien
- ASL Interpreted Boston Children's Museum Critter Day: Zooshows
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-Interpr
- Museum of Science Community Partners Day
Join Museum of Science educators and local researchers March 19, 2016 as they explore the effects of brain chemistry on human behavior and health. Learn how your brain ch
- Cultural Access New England Workshop: "Engaging People of All Abilities Through Inclusive Digital Media"
Increasingly, cultural institutions are relying on their web sites, online and social media, and multimedia tour guides to welcome their visitors. Hear how your digital a
- ASL Interpreted Animal Engineers at Boston Children's Museum
Kick off Engineering Week with this special program. People aren't the only ones who can modify their environment. Meet animals who dig and build to create homes, find f
- Vocal Ensemble for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum and Their Families
The Boston Conservatory is introducing the Inner Harmony Chorus , a new vocal ensemble for individuals on the autism spectrum and their family and friends. Conducted by a
- Boston Children's Museum Presents ASL-Interpreted Wingmasters
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. S
- Dew Jareanvai Exhibit - A Dynamic Journey: My Tribute to Rayleen Lescay
Dew Jareanvai, currently selling his work at the Open Door Gallery's Handmade Holiday Market, is also exhibiting "A Dynamic Journey: My Tribute to Rayleen Lescay" in the l
- Community Day at the Museum of Science
Join Boston's Museum of Science for a Community Partners Day on Saturday, December 12, 2015. The Museum will be celebrating Computer Science Education weekend. Participa
- Critter Day - Jungle Encounters, ASL-Interpreted at Boston Children's Museum
The health and population of wild cats teaches us about the entire animal kingdom. Watch these cats, and learn about each species, where it is native to, and how its wild
- Help the Museum of Science with Access Testing
A message from the Museum of Science: The Museum of Science, Boston is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and strives to create an environment that is
- Arts for All Boston Regional Meeting
Join MASSCreative, Arts|Learning, and Arts at the Boston Public Schools for discussion and action steps on how we can best advocate for quality arts education and youth ar
- ASL Interpreted Community Partners Day at Museum of Science
The Museum of Science invites everyone to join them for a Community Partners Day October 17, 2015. Experience the excitement of archaeology with dozens of hands-on activi
- Help Shape Boston's Creative Community
Boston Creates , Boston's cultural planning process, draws from a theoretical framework of creative capital, developed by WolfBrown . Creative capital is based on the ide
- Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture Call to Artists: Boston Artists in Residence
The Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, in coordination with the Massachusetts College of Art and Design, invites Boston artists to apply to Boston AIR to become an artist
- 2015 Massachusetts Disability Summit: The ADA at 25
2015 Massachusetts Disability Summit: The ADA at 25 Date: September 18, 2015 Time: 8:30am - Registration 9:15am - Speaking Program Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition
- Artist Market at the 2015 Boston Abilities Expo
VSA is proud to sponsor the Artist Market at the 2015 Boston Abilities Expo . Visit the Market to meet VSA artists and see a unique selection of beautiful fine art and cra
- Boston Children's Museum - Bubble Daze - ASL Interpreted
Join Boston Children's Museum for a 3-day bubble spectacular! Bubble Performers and Artists from the world over will show off their skills and teach you some to try. Put
- What Artists Knead
A series of breadmaking parties for artists curated by Shaw Pong Liu , musician and artist-ethnographer for Boston Creates, Boston's cultural planning initiative. Over 1,0
- All Voices Count - 2015
Are you an artist? Are you an actor? Are you a storyteller? Are you a poet? All Voices Count brings together young actors and storytellers with disabilities and those with
- Company One Theatre's "Colossal"
Last November we blogged that Company One Theatre was seeking a wheelchaired actor for it's production of Colossal. They found the right guy and we'd like to think our po
- ADA 25th Anniversary Celebration on the Boston Common
Join us Wednesday, July 22, 2015 from 11am - 3pm on the Boston Common to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Help us mark this im
- Community Partners' Day at Museum of Science
Join Boston Museum of Science Saturday, July 11, 2015 for a free Community Partners' Day. This event will coincide with Butterfly and Caterpillar Weekend . In addition t
- Highland Street Foundation's Free Fun Fridays
Highland Street Foundation presents it's 7th annual Free Fun Fridays which starts June 26, 2015. 70 museums and cultural venues, 10 weeks of fun, 7 sites open for free ea
- Gateway Artists "Up the Ladder" Reception at the Open Door Gallery
A group exhibition of artists who have participated in the "Up The Ladder" program at Gateway Arts . Through grants and private donations, over the past two years these a
- Blue Man Group Sensory-Friendly Performance
On Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11am, minor production changes will make the Blue Man Group show more sensory-friendly, including the reduction of sound and light levels at
- ASL-Interpreted "Friends of Broadway" at Boston Children's Museum
Friends of Broadway is a musical revue of girls who travel all over the country singing and dancing to music from Broadway, movies, pop songs, oldies, holiday favorites, a
- "Juneteenth" at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston invites you to "Juneteenth". Juneteenth is the oldest known tradition, commemorating the historical significance of June 19th, which was t
- Low Vision Technology Fair
Vendors from various low vision companies will be on hand to show their latest devices in the area of low vision and blindness. Tuesday, June 9, 2015 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Ea
- StageSource 2015 Theater Conference
StageSource is holding their biennial theater conference at the Opera House. It promises to be a terrific day of programming with a keynote by Julie Burros , the new chie
- Free Museum of Fine Arts Tickets Expiring May 31, 2015
Visit Boston's Museum of Fine Arts for free ! Here's what you have to do: - Come see us at the Open Door Gallery, 89 South St., Boston. - Enjoy our current "Up the Ladder
- Town Meeting to Discuss Boston's Creative Future
Boston Creates , under the leadership of Mayor Martin J. Walsh, is a community-wide effort to harness Boston's creativity to build a shared vision for arts and culture. Y
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family Event at Boston Children's Museum
- Date: Saturday, May 30, 2015 - Admission : You must pre-register to receive discount admission. All guests must pay admission at the Admissions Desk upon arrival. - Non
- Arts and a Changing Boston, Featuring Dr. Manuel Pastor
Barr Foundation, Klarman Family Foundation, and TDC present: Arts and a Changing Boston, Featuring Dr. Manuel Pastor Already a majority-minority city, Boston's demographic
- Henderson Inclusion School Presents "The Lion King"
The Lion King, Friday, May 8, 2015 at 1pm at the Henderson Lower School 1669 Dorchester Ave. Including Third and Fourth Grades, Rooms 7, 8, and 10 Starring the Fifth Grade
- ArtWeek Boston #ArtBar! at Open Door Gallery
#ArtBar! Bringing community together for laughter and libations through art. Join us at the Open Door Gallery for a early evening/post-work event full of art making, soc
- Boston Conservatory's Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum Conference
An innovative new program for public and private school music educators, "Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum" is a two-day conference that will address impo
- ASL-Interpreted Critter Day - The Creature Teachers at Boston Children's Museum
April 18, 2015 (School Vacation Week and Sense of Smell Day!) 2:15 and 3:15 pm For human beings, our primary sense is our sense of sight. Most animals rely on their noses
- Volunteer at the 2015 All Kids Can Festival!
Come Volunteer at the 2015 All Kids Can Festival! What is the All Kids Can Festival? The 2015 All Kids Can Festival will provide children with and without disabilities in
- Big Apple Circus - Autism Friendly Performances
Big Apple Circus has joined with world-renowned Autism Spectrum Disorder experts to adapt the circus performance for families with members on the spectrum and create a joy
- Henderson Inclusion School Performance: Write Around the World
Our COOL Schools partner, Dr. William W. Henderson K-12 Inclusion School , presents a performance of "Write Around the World" Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 1:00pm. Featuring
- Jeffrey Melzack's Teachable Moments Artist Reception at Open Door Gallery
Join us at the Open Door Gallery for Jeffrey Melzack's "Teachable Moments" artist reception. "Melzack uses colored pencil, watercolor and oils in landscapes and symbolic o
- ASL-Interpreted "Zooshows" at Boston Children's Museum
Discover animals large and small, feathered and furry, four-footed, two-footed and no-footed! Celebrate all kind of animals! March 21, 2015 11am and noon ASL-Interprete
- ASL Tour at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
Come to the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston on Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm for an ASL tour about American Women Artists. This tour will not be voiced. MFA is free a
- 2015 MCC Commonwealth Award Ceremony at Massachusetts State House
Presented every two years by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Commonwealth Awards honor individuals and organizations that have made extraordinary contributions to
- Reel Abilities - Disabilities Film Festival Boston
The fourth annual ReelAbilities - Boston Disabilities Film Festival takes place this year February 19 - March 2, 2015. Highlights include: Fixed explores the implications
- ASL-Interpreted "Motown the Musical" at Boston Opera House
It began as one man's story . . . became everyone's music . . . and is now Broadway's musical. MOTOWN THE MUSICAL is the true American dream story of Motown founder Berry
- ASL/Audio-Described "Pinocchio" at Wheelock Family Theatre
Wheelock Family Theatre presents the world premiere of an original adaptation by Steven Bogart and Wendy Lement. Pinocchio's tale illustrates the challenges and struggles
- We Are COOL All-Stars: Converse Collaborates with VSA's COOL Schools Program
This is a guest blog post by Aysha Upchurch , Ed.M. candidate at Harvard's Graduate School of Education, currently interning with VSA Mass. On Friday, December 12, 2014, s
- Critter Day: ASL Interpreted Animal World Experience at Boston Children's Museum
Animal World Experience is back with their wonderful group of furry, feathered and scaly creatures. Even though it's the same animals at each presentation, each is focuse
- ASL/Audio-Described "Alice" at Wheelock Family Theatre
Wheelock Family Theatre presents the professional premiere of a new musical written and directed by Andrew Barbato. Based on the books "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"
- Boston Jewish Film Festival - "Jon Imber's Left Hand" at Museum of Fine Arts
Jon Imber's Left Hand by Richard Kane (2014, 62 minutes). A documentary of the last year in the life of the valiant, renowned Somerville-based artist Jon Imber, who suffe
- Assistive Technology Regional Center Announces Winter 2014/2015 Demonstrations
All Demonstrations are Free and held at Easter Seals Technology Center, 89 South Street, Boston. Thursday, October 30, 2014 11:00-12:00 PM - Apple's iOS 8.0: An Introduct
- Free Community Partners Day at the Museum of Science
Join Boston Museum of Science Saturday, November 1, 2014 for a free Community Partners Day. Enjoy the main exhibit halls, including live presentations like the Theater o
- ASL-Interpreted: Read for the Record at Boston Children's Museum
Join Jumpstart for Read for the Record , a campaign which mobilizes millions of children and adults to celebrate literacy by participating in the largest shared reading ex
- Assistive Technology Clothing Design at Boston Museum of Science
Join Boston Museum of Science for a sneak peek at prototype designs for assistive clothing. Celebrate the collaborative work between engineers, occupational therapists, a
- Autism-Friendly performance of The Lion King
Autism Speaks has partnered with Broadway In Boston and Disney Theatrical Productions to provide a unique theatre experience for individuals and families impacted by autis
- Me2/Orchestra Launches New Ensemble in Boston
Me2/Orchestra is the world’s only classical music ensemble created for individuals with mental illnesses and people who support them. The orchestra was launched in Burlin
- Missed VSA's Parkolation Project on WCVB's Chronicle? Watch Here.
WCVB's September 5, 2014 airing of Chronicle featuring ArtWeek Boston's Parkolation event.
- Park(ing) Day 2014
Join VSA MA Parkolation student designers from Boston Green Academy in re-envisioning how we use our street space. Come visit our Park(ing) Day parklet, hang out and lear
- Cultural Access New England's "Round Tables Around the Town"
Cultural Access New England (CANE) invites cultural institutions to follow-up the discussions of the last CANE workshop, "Creating a Welcoming Space for Visitors Who Are o
- 2014 Boston Theatre Expo - Accessible, ASL-Interpretors Available
Greater Boston theatre companies of all styles and sizes will unite on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 in the Cyclorama at the Boston Center for the Arts ( 539 Tremont Street,
- Watch VSA MA Parkolation Project on WCVB-TV's Chronicle Friday Sept. 5, 2014, 7:30pm
Don't miss it! That's right, WCVB-TV's Chronicle show will spotlight VSA's Parkolation Project Friday night, September 5, 2014 at 7:30pm in their ArtWeek Boston preview.
- VSA MA ArtWeek Boston Events
ArtWeek Boston is an initiative of the Citi Performing Arts Center , whose mission is to be a champion for nonprofit innovation in Boston and provide arts and entertainmen
- On the Wall at Boston City Hall
Raine Newman of Waltham, MA is curating an art exhibit to be held on the second floor of Boston City Hall. The public is welcome to visit Monday through Friday from 9am t
- ASL-Interpreted: Author Brenda Sturgis Book Reading and Activity at Boston Children's Museum
Meet children's book author, Brenda Sturgis . Enjoy story time with her new book, The Lake Where Loon Lives . Use your imagination to decorate your own loon and learn ab
- VSA MA Sponsors Abilities Expo Artist Market
For the second straight year, VSA MA is proud sponsor of the Artist Market at Boston Abilities Expo September 5-7, 2014 at the Boston Convention & Exhibition Center (Hall
- Access to Theatre Youth Perform at Boston Center for the Arts
The Access to Theatre Program (ATT) of Partners for Youth with Disabilities , in partnership with the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) and VSA Massachusetts, has taken up
- ASL-Interpreted Japanese House Tours at Boston Children's Museum
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, architectu
- Volunteer at the Abilities Expo Artist Market
Join us and volunteer at the upcoming Abilities Expo ! We'll have an Artist Market , and we'll be selling unique handmade crafts and artwork. The Expo will be at the Sea
- VSA MA Seeks Teaching Artists for 2014-15 School Year
VSA Massachusetts is seeking teaching artists who are interested in creating arts-integrated learning experiences for students of all abilities. We currently have opportun
- Join in the Creative Explosion
Are you an artist? Are you an actor? Are you a storyteller? Are you a poet? Creative Explosion brings together young actors and storytellers with disabilities and those wi
- City of Boston - ADA Celebration Day
Mayor Martin J. Walsh & the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities Welcome's All to Attend A.D.A. Celebration day A FREE event for children, families, & individu
- 24th Anniversary of The ADA - Poetry Slam & Art Exhibition
Come celebrate the 24th anniversary of the ADA. July 23, 2014 Institute for Human Centered Design 200 Portland St. Boston, MA 02114 6:30-7:00 PM Refreshments and Art Exhib
- Meet the Intern: Grace Allen
Sophomore at The Gallatin School of Individualized Study at New York University. Concentrating in human rights, studio art, and mental health. What are your favorite past
- Boston Landmarks Orchestra ASL-Interpreted Concerts at the Hatch Shell
July 23, 2014 - Fiesta sinfónica - Adrian Anantawan directs the Conservatory Lab Charter School's Dudamel Orchestra. Also presented will be student-composed ASL poetry, H
- Parkolation Project Is Built!
This is a guest blog post by Wilhelmina Peragine, VSA Teaching Artist and Parkolation Visionary. Dear VSA Community, Thank you for your tremendous support of the Parkolati
- Red Yarn & Family ASL-Interpreted at Boston Children's Museum
Red Yarn is a dynamic family performer who weaves folksongs and puppetry into engaging shows for all ages. Performing alongside his wife Jessie on their summer 2014 tour,
- My Recent Experience With Deaf-Blind Theater
This is a guest blog post by Matthew Harrington, Front of House Operations Coordinator, ArtsEmerson: The World On Stage. This past April, ArtsEmerson: The World On Stage (
- Mike the Bubble Man ASL-Interpreted at Boston Children's Museum
Mike the Bubble Man brings magic and science to the stage with this interactive 45-minute indoor show about BUBBLES! Through music, choreography, and comedy, bubbles—in a
- ASL-Interpreted Shows: Museum of Science Free Community Partners' Day
Join the Museum of Science Saturday, June 7, 2014 for a Community Partners' Day. Experience two new travelling exhibits; 2theXtreme: MathAlive!, a highly interactive exhi
- Help Parkolation Come to Life - Back Our Kickstarter Project
Help our students bring their ideas for a greener Boston to life by supporting the construction of a parklet in downtown Boston. Learn more about the Kickstarter project a
- CANE Workshop: Creating a Welcoming Space for Visitors who are on the Autism Spectrum
Cultural Access New England (CANE) invites cultural institutions to attend a conversation about welcoming visitors on the autism spectrum and their friends and family. Th
- Disability Reframed: Community Film Series - "Lars and the Real Girl"
Part of the on-going FREE film series sponsored by the City of Boston Commission for Persons with Disabilities, "Lars and the Real Girl" will be screened Saturday, May 31,
- MA Dept. of Conservation & Recreation Accessible Recreation Fair
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) is holding it's annual Accessible Recreation Fair Saturday, May 31, 2014 from 10am to 3pm at Artesani Par
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Family Event at Boston Children's Museum
ASL Interpreted Programs 11:00 am: Magic show by Deaf magician, Steve Weiner. There's nothing scary in Steve's show, but everything is geared towards comedy and fun trick
- City of Boston Community Forum on Disability Issues
City of Boston Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities WELCOME ALL TO ATTEND A Community Forum on Disability Issues Boston City Hall – 5th Floor, Piemonte Room We
- Dance for PD Movement Class, Panel Discussion at Beth Israel Deaconess
The Mark Morris Dance Group/Brooklyn Parkinson Group and the Celebrity Series of Boston in association with the Parkinson Disease Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical C
- Boston Conservatory Hosts Conference - Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum
The Boston Conservatory will host its second annual Teaching Music to Students on the Autism Spectrum conference May 9 - 10, 2014. The conference is designed for both pub
- Assistive Technology Regional Center Free Presentation
Learn about Windows 8.1 Ease of Access! (built-in accessibility settings) Herman Learmond-Criqui and Lisa Casillo from Microsoft will discuss the "Ease of Access" settings
- ASL-Interpreted Kamishibai Story Time at Boston Children's Museum
Kamishibai is a traditional style of storytelling in Japan. Sit in a circle and enjoy a story in a format that's a little different from typical picture books. Also, join
- FensFund Awards Lisa Fay 2nd Place in Literary Contest, Poetry Category
Fenway Education & Neighborhood Support Fund recently awarded longtime VSA friend and artist Lisa Fay 2nd place in the Poetry Category of it's Literary Contest. The judge
- R.U.L.E. Wins 2nd Place at 2014 Anime Convention
This is a guest blog post by Minh Nguyen who is one of the founding members of R.U.L.E. which is supported by VSA Massachusetts' fiscal agency Until Tomorrow Productions.
- Exhibit Captures Pain, Survival of Child Abuse Victims
Suffolk County District Attorney Daniel F Conley, Children’s Advocacy Center of Suffolk County, Third Sector New England, and VSA Massachusetts present "Now You See" A Cel
- ArtWeek Boston Event with Lauren Geraghty and Emily Malin at Open Door Gallery
In association with Third Sector New England, VSA's Open Door Gallery presents an ArtWeek Boston event Friday, April 25, 2014 at 6pm. Try your hand at a form of artistic
- Boston Conservatory Presents Free "Relaxed" Performance of Dance Extravaganza "Limitless"
The Boston Conservatory is offering a "relaxed" presentation of its upcoming spring dance concert, Limitless , on Friday, April 18, 2014 at 11 am. This unique presentation
- Henderson Inclusion School Chosen as EdVestors 12th Annual Urban Education Showcase Finalist
EdVestors recently announced the finalists presenting at their 12th Annual Urban Education Investment Showcase. The Showcase is an opportunity for donors – whether indivi
- Call for Music Therapist/Music Teaching Artist
VSA Massachusetts' COOL Schools seeks a music teaching artist/music therapist to lead a music program for students with significant disabilities ages 5 - 21. The program
- Wheelock Family Theatre to Receive Deaf and Hard of Hearing Outstanding Organization Award
Wheelock Family Theatre will receive an Outstanding Organization Award during Deaf and Hard of Hearing Constituents' Day at the State House. This award is undoubtedly due
- "Sustaining/Creating", National Juried Exhibition, At Open Door Gallery Through April 16, 2014
The Open Door Gallery presents "Sustaining/Creating" which is the 11th exhibition by VSA and Volkswagen Group of America as part of the Kennedy Center's annual Emerging Ar
- Critter Day: ASL-Interpreted Rainforest Reptile Shows at Boston Children's Museum
Do you love animals? Join Boston Children's Museum the third Saturday of every month for Critter Day, fun live animal programming. Learning about animals helps children
- Lunch & Learn Lecture with David Leventhal of Dance for PD (Parkinson's Disease)
The Institute for Human Centered Design invites you to attend a Lunch & Learn Lecture with David Leventhal of Dance for PD (Parkinson's Disease). David, a founding teache
- VSA Board Member Carl Richardson Advocates in Boston Sunday Globe
Boston Globe, 2/23/2014 Written by David Abel Photo by Suzanne Kreiter Beacon Hill resisting ramps, aids for disabled. For years, Carl Richardson has shuffled gingerly acr
- Critters 'n' Creatures, ASL-Interpreted at Boston Children's Museum
It’s National Engineering Week! At this Critter Day presentation, we’ll be celebrating the Diggers and Builders of the animal world. They may not have hammers, nails or
- Boston Globe Subscribers - Did You Receive a Silver Envelope? Consider Giving to VSA Massachusetts!
The Boston Globe just launched Globe Readers and Nonprofits Together (GRANT) . Subscribers received silver envelopes containing gift vouchers to name their favorite Massa
- Meet the Intern: Claudine Fernandez
What are your favorite pastimes? "I love reading for leisure, playing the keyboards and jamming with my band and friends." If you could be a cartoon character, who w
- ReelAbilities - Boston Disabilities Film Festival
The third annual ReelAbilities - Boston Disabilities Film Festival takes place this year January 30 - February 6, 2014. Highlights include: Anita : Anita, a young woman w
- Meet the Teaching Artist: Sarah Sharp
- Critter Day - Creature Teachers, ASL-Interpreted at Boston Children's Museum
You never know what to expect when Rick and the Creature Teachers come to town. Learn about exotic animals like toucans and coatimundis. Get to know familiar creatures l
- Broadway in Boston Presents Audio Described Performances
Once Sunday January 19, 2014 Tickets $33 Flash Dance Sunday March 23, 2014 Citi Performing Arts Wang Center Tickets starting at $33 The Book of Mormon Sunday April 13, 201
- Parkolation Portfolio Show
Come meet Student Designers as they share their work from the Fall Semester with VSA MA Teaching Artist Wilhelmina Peragine at Boston Green Academy . Student made models o
- Critter Day - Jungle Encounters, ASL-Interpreted at Boston Children's Museum
The health and population of wild cats teaches us about the entire animal kingdom. Watch these cats, and learn about each species, where it is native to, and how its wild
- "AKA Doc Pomus" Boston Film Premiere Event
Jerome Solon Felder was the most unlikely of rock & roll icons. Paralyzed with polio as a child, Brooklyn-born Jerome Felder reinvented himself first as a blues singer, r
- "Historic Preservation & Accessible Design" - Free Public Lecture
"Historic Preservation & Accessible Design" Dr. David Bonnet, RIBA, FRSA November 19, 2013 noon - 1:30pm Massachusetts State House, Nurses Hall, 2nd floor David Bonnett is
- Boston Children's Museum Presents ASL-Interpreted Magic Show
Join Boston Children's Museum for an ASL-interpreted magic show with Emmy nominated magician and comedian Matt Roberts . November 15, 2013 7:00 pm to 7:45 pm Free with pai
- Calling All Artists & Graphic Designers
A message from Betsy Pillsbury, Disability Resource Coordinator, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital: We are seeking artists who are interested in creating a name and logo f
- "Handicap This!" Boston Tour 2013
Handicap This! is a true story that started in 2001 and continues to this day. Mike Berkson and Tim Wambach hope this show will further their message of 'Judgment Not All
- Assistive Technology Regional Center Fall-Winter Events
Easter Seals announced upcoming events at the Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC). All events are FREE. November 13, 2013, Wednesday 3pm - 4:30pm - Linux OS and S
- Upcoming All Access Pass Tours
Please join us at an All Access Pass tour to learn more about our work towards educational and cultural inclusion in the arts. We are hosting tours of VSA Massachusetts a
- Handel and Haydn Society Offers VSA Complimentary Tickets
The Handel and Haydn Society is offering VSA complimentary tickets to upcoming performances of Mozart and Beethoven, November 1, 2013 at 8pm and November 3, 2013 at 3pm .
- Autism-Friendly Performance of Oklahoma at Boston Conservatory
The Boston Conservatory presents an Autism-Friendly performance of the musical "Oklahoma" in the Boston Conservatory Theater at 31 Hemenway Street, Boston. For detailed in
- CANE Open Meeting, Friday, October 18, 2013 9-11am
- Audio Description of Kimball Anderson's Exhibit "Inside/Outside" Now Available
Audio Description provides access to visitors who are blind or have low vision by describing the Open Door Gallery and each piece in the exhibition. Even though the tour
- 100 Year Birthday Celebration at Boston Children's Museum
Join Boston Children's Museum for a weekend of music, making, and movement in celebration of their 100 year birthday ! On October 4-6, 2013, the museum will celebrate its
- Artweek Boston Events Include Open Door Gallery's Theatrical Presentation of Kimball Anderson's "I don't get it"
ArtWeek Boston is an initiative of the Citi Performing Arts Center , whose mission is to be a champion for nonprofit innovation in Boston and provide arts and entertainmen
- Play Me, I'm Yours! - Street Pianos Boston
Touring internationally since 2008, Play Me, I'm Yours is an arts project by artist Luke Jerram . Over 1000 street pianos have been installed in 37 cities across the glob
- ASL and ASL-Interpreted Events at Museum of Fine Arts
American Sign Language tours with no spoken English - Free For visitors who are Deaf and fluent in American Sign Language and their invited guests. October 9, 2013, 6pm -
- Critter Day ASL-Interpreted - Boston Children's Museum
Animals make great companions and are a lot of fun to have around, but they also require a lot of care and attention. Visit Boston Children's Museum and hear the MSPCA ta
- ASL-Interpreted Performance of Potted Potter at Paramount Center Mainstage
Critically acclaimed Potted Potter , The Unauthorized Harry Experience, A Parody by Dan and Jeff comes to Boston after a hugely successful tour. All seven Harry Potter bo
- Come See the Temporary Parklet on Park(ing) Day
Park(ing) Day is an international reclamation of the streets through temporary (one-day-long) parklet construction. Using anything from yoga mats to hay bales, people all
- ASL-Interpreted Performance of TRIBES at SpeakEasy Stage Company
SpeakEasy Stage Company presents the New England premiere of TRIBES , the hit London and Off-Broadway drama by Nina Raine, from September 13 through October 12, 2013. Ther
- The Museum of Science Needs Your Help!
A message from the Museum of Science: The Museum of Science, Boston is committed to the inclusion of people with disabilities and strives to create an environment that is
- The Open Door Gallery Presents Kimball Anderson - Inside/Outside
The Open Door Gallery presents an exhibit which explores the separation of self and environment. Kimball Anderson is an artist whose experiences of chronic fatigue syndro
- Join in the Creative Explosion: 3-Day Workshop Series
Creative Explosion is a 3-Day Workshop Series open to young people 15+ with and without disabilities who want opportunity to play with theatrical improvisation, movement,
- Artists Beyond Challenge Exhibit Artwork in Boston Mayor Menino's Office
A group of artists from Artists Beyond Challenge are exhibiting their artwork in the office of Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino. The show is sponsored by the Mayor's Office
- Laugh and Learn: Comedians with Disabilities Panel Discussion
Join a lively panel discussion hosted by ADA New England and the Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD) featuring comedians with disabilities, who will share their exp
- A.D.A. Celebration Day in Boston
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities invites everyone to attend A.D.A. Celebration Day Thursday, July 25 2013, 12 noon – 3 p.m.
- Visit the Open Door Gallery and Win a Free MFA Boston Ticket for Two
We have free MFA Boston passes for the next ten visitors to VSA Massachusetts. Come see "Sri Lanka: Pinhole Photography and Portraits" by Liz Doles at the Open Door Galle
- ASL Interpreted Puppet Show at Boston Children’s Museum
Boston Children's Museum presents "Raccoon Tales" by Puppet Showplace Theatre and their Artist in Residence: Brad Shur . The animals in the forest are always getting into
- Museum of Fine Arts - Free Memorial Day Community Weekend
Boston's Museum of Fine Arts opens its doors - free of charge - to visitors from Boston and beyond for three days, May 25 to 27, 2013. Enjoy special exhibitions - includi
- Boston Children's Museum - Morningstar Access Program
Morningstar Access Program at Boston Children's Museum offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a f
- Workshops for Musicians, Artists, and Arts Administrators
The Arts & Business Council is sponsoring a series of workshops for musicians, artists, and arts administrators. Saturday, May 11, 10:00am - 11:45am Setting up Your Music
- VSA Teaching Artist Nora Valdez Exhibits Sculpture at "Unlimited" Show
Unbound Visual Arts , founded to enliven the creative economy for all in Allston, Brighton and the surrounding towns, is presenting a new exhibit titled "Unlimited" at the
- Liz Doles - Sri Lanka Pinhole Photography and Portraits April 22 - July 19, 2013
The Open Door Gallery presents an intimate view of contemporary Sri Lanka photography by Fulbright Artist and Teacher Liz Doles. Liz Doles - Sri Lanka Pinhole Photography
- ASL Interpreted Program at Boston Children's Museum
ASL Interpreted Critter Day during April School Vacation Week at Boston Children's Museum. Thursday, April 18th, 2013 10:30 am and 11:30 am This program is free with Museu
- Volunteer to Help Install the Next Open Door Gallery Exhibit
Do you have experience installing art exhibits in galleries? We are looking for a volunteer to help us install Liz Doles' exhibit – Sri Lanka: Pinhole Photography and Por
- ASL Programs at New England Aquarium
The New England Aquarium is open and in the midst of a renovation that will renew its main building to the core. Come see the transformation and celebrate the world of wa
- Symposium - Music and Science: Practice & Convergence
Who Should Attend? Musicians, scientists, educators, music therapists and educators, students, researchers, and others. When and Where? April 12, 2013 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Be
- Volunteer at VSA's 2013 All Kids Can Festival
Come Volunteer at the 2013 All Kids Can Festival! About the All Kids Can Festival: The 2013 All Kids Can Festival will provide 150 children with and without disabilities i
- Museum of Science Community Partners Day
Join the Museum of Science Saturday March 30, 2013 for a Community Partners Day. See the new traveling exhibit Design Zone . Registered guests will receive a total of 4
- Vinfen's 6th Annual Moving Images Film Festival
"Trinity" by Sharif O'neal Vinfen presents the 6th Annual Moving Images Film Festival Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Harvard Medical School's Joseph B. Martin Conference Cent
- Connect Historic Boston Launches Public Art Ideas Competition
Connect Historic Boston is an initiative between the National Park Service (NPS) and the City of Boston's Transportation Department to make walking, biking, and taking the
- ASL-Interpreted Visiting Artist Workshop: Recycled Art
Boston Children's Museum is offering an ASL-Interpreted Visiting Artist Workshop: Recycled Art with artist Sabrina Dennison Sunday, March 10 2013, from 11am to 1pm. Have f
- How To Catch A Pair Of Flying Hands, A Reading By Deaf Writers
How many deaf writers do you know? One, two? No? How about four? Kristen Harmon, Raymond Luczak, Allison Polk, Kristen Ringman. These deaf published writers welcome y
- Disability Reframed Presents: Benda Bilili! Documentary Film
Disability Reframed presents a free screening of the documentary film Benda Bilili! , followed by a lively audience discussion. The screening will be held March 2, 2013 f
- ASL-Interpreted Programs at Boston Children's Museum During February Vacation Week
Enjoy school vacation at Boston Children's Museum! ASL-interpreted programs available Wednesday, February 20th, 2013: 11:00am – 12:00pm Music and Movement 12:00pm – 12:30
- Community Access to the Arts (CATA) Wins Commonwealth Award
Our friends at Community Access to the Arts (CATA) have been awarded a Commonwealth Award by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Given every two years, the Commonwealth A
- Perspectives on Music Therapy and Autism
The Boston Arts Consortium for Health (BACH) presents a special event at Berklee College of Music - "Perspectives on Music Therapy and Autism" February 12, 2013 9am – 3pm
- Reel Abilities - Disabilities Film Festival
Reel Abilities - Disabilities Film Festival comes to Boston January 31 - February 5, 2013 with 9 international films about people with disabilities that will rock your wor
- ASL-Interpreted "Invisible Man" At Huntington Theatre
Huntington Theatre Company will present ASL-interpreted Invisible Man on Friday, January 25th at 8pm. Tickets are $15.00 for each Deaf or hard-of-hearing patron and one g
- Boston Children’s Museum Presents Wheelock College Sign Choir
Sing with your hands. Listen to the Wheelock College Sign Choir and learn some signs. Join the performance integrating sign language with music. Complementing the perfo
- Arisia 2013 - Where Science and Adventure Come Together
Arisia is New England's largest and most diverse Science Fiction Convention, and will be at the Westin Waterfront in Boston January 18-21 2013. Activities and events incl
- New Year's Resolution: Attend An All Access Pass Tour
Join us at an All Access Pass tour to learn more about our work towards educational and cultural inclusion in the arts. We are hosting tours of VSA Massachusetts as a way
- The Boston Globe Asks: "Is Art Therapy the Answer for Dementia?"
Boston Globe, 11/27/2012 Written by Karen Weintraub/Globe Correspondent Photo by Essdras M Suarez/Globe Staff DEDHAM — Carla shook a tambourine, while Dorothy played the x
- Community Partners Day at Museum of Science
Join the Museum of Science Saturday December 8 for a Community Partners Day. See the new traveling exhibit "Mammoths & Mastodons: Titans of the Ice Age", and "Shipwreck!
- Silent Rhythms Offers ASL-Interpreted Latin Dance Workshops
Silent Rhythms has partnered with MetaMovements and Kerry Thompson (pictured above) to provide two ASL-interpreted workshops on Latin dancing. The workshops will be held
- ASL-Interpreted Events at The Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Wednesday, November 28, 2012 6:00 pm American Sign Language Tour with no spoken English for students of ASL and Deaf Studies To participate, ask for a ticket from any
- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston - Access to Art
Previously we blogged about the Museum of Fine Art's ASL tours held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. The MFA has other noteworthy tours that you might be interested in
- Learning & the Brain Conference in Boston
"Educating Diverse Minds: Using Individual Brain Differences to Teach and Reach All Learners" November 16 - 18, 2012 Discount Registration Deadline November 2 You will gai
- 2012 Disability Job Fair
The Disability Job Fair is a free one-day event that connects employers with outstanding, qualified candidates who are blind or visually impaired. The event is sponsored
- Creative Valor: Recent Work by American Veterans
VSA MA Open Door Gallery is proud to present "Creative Valor: Recent Work by American Veterans". The exhibit is a representative group of artworks gleaned from the Nation
- War Horse: Open-Captioned, ASL, and Audio Described Performances
Broadway in Boston presents "War Horse" at the Boston Opera House: - Open-Captioned and ASL Interpreted Saturday, October 20 at 2pm - Audio Described Sunday, October 21 at
- Help VSA MA Win $25,000 Just By Giving $25
VSA MA will compete online with hundreds of local nonprofits during the first-ever Giving Common Challenge — a 36-hour online giving event starting at 8:00 am Wednesday, O
- Free ASL Tours of Boston's Museum of Fine Arts
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston offers a free American Sign Language tour with no spoken English for adult visitors who are fluent in American Sign Language the second Wed
- VSA Mass All Access Pass Tours - New Dates Scheduled
Please join us at an All Access Pass tour to learn more about our work towards educational and cultural inclusion in the arts. We are hosting tours of VSA Massachusetts a
- Staff Benda Bilili Perform at the Institute of Contemporary Art
Staff Benda Bilili , a band from the Congo composed entirely of disabled musicians, will perform a live concert at the Institute of Contemporary Art , Wednesday October 17
- Websites, Multimedia, and Social Media - Accessible to All
Cultural Access New England (CANE) is sponsoring a training session October 4, 2012 from 9:30am - noon with a focus on web accessibility. More than ever, cultural institut
- A.R.T. Announces 2012-13 ASL and Audio Described Performances
American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.) has scheduled American Sign Language (ASL) interpreted performances and Audio Described performances for productions during the 2012-13
- Who Cares About Kelsey?
Kelsey Carroll lived with homelessness, self-mutilation and ADHD. She was a poster child for high school dropouts - until she encountered an education revolution that's a
- VSA MA Named "Giving Common" Partner
VSA MA recently completed the process required to have our profile published with Giving Common, an initiative of the Boston Foundation. The Giving Common is a free onlin
- Job Opportunities for Teaching Artists
VSA Massachusetts is seeking teaching artists who are interested in creating arts-integrated learning experiences for students of all abilities. We currently have opportun
- Back to School Special Open House - Academic Tools
The Assistive Technology Regional Center (ATRC) will host a free Open House with hands-on opportunities to see and try out various academic tools such as Kurzweill 3000, L
- Help the Museum of Science Improve Exhibits!
A message from the Museum of Science: The Museum of Science needs your help in accessibility-related exhibit evaluation! We are currently gathering feedback about several
- Bill Henderson authors "The Blind Advantage"
Bill Henderson, VSA Mass. consultant and former principal of Boston's O'Hearn School (renamed Henderson School), has authored a book titled "The Blind Advantage - How Goin
- A.D.A. Celebration Day
Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Mayor's Commission for Persons with Disabilities invite you to a free event for children, families, and individuals of all abilities featuri
- Invitation: All Access Pass to VSA Massachusetts
Please join VSA Massachusetts at our next All Access Pass tour to learn more about our work towards educational and cultural inclusion in the arts. We are now hosting tou
- Call for Artists
The Arts & Business Council's Art Lending Program seeks to forge greater connections between the business and arts communities by bringing original artwork by local artist
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