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April 28, 2020June 13, 2020

The Guggenheim Museum-Upper East Side

Autism Programs in Museums are becoming more Popular! We couldn’t be happier. Can I get a High Five? The Guggenheim Museum presents” Guggenheim for ALL” Children on the Autism Spectrum along with their families get to explore artworks and then do an art project together. Likewise, there is a downloadable social narrative guide consisting of photographs with descriptions. In effect, this can really help us and our friends with other disabilities prepare for a visit to the museum. As a result of looking at the guide, you will feel as cool as cucumber. I bet you’ll be walking around like you own place. Heck, someone may even think you work there and ask you for directions. Wouldn’t that be funny? I won’t tell them if you don’t.

Furthermore, the Guggenheim has many accessibility features securable with contact with the museum before your visit. An ASL(American sign language) interpreter can accompany a tour of exhibitions with prior notice of two weeks. ASL video guides/ closed captioning can be used to tour independently.

In addition, Monthly Mind’s Eye tours and workshops are provided for blind/low vision visitors. As a matter of fact, arts and education professionals assist in giving a complete sensory experience tour of the Guggenheim. Not only that, but Mind’s Eye tours are FREE. RSVP required one week before the program date. Patrons who aren’t interested in a tour can opt for Verbal Description Audio.

Lastly, the museum is accessible to individuals in wheelchairs on all levels except the high gallery. Whenever you look at Autism Programs in Museums around NYC be sure to put the Guggenheim Museum on the list. Moreover, they embrace class trips for students with Special Needs. Sign me up. I’m in. Oh, wait. I don’t go to your school! Maybe next time? Have Fun!

https://www.guggenheim.org/accessibility

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April 28, 2020June 13, 2020

Children’s Museum of the Arts-Hudson square

There is nothing more exhilarating than taking part in the NYC Adaptive Art Museum Program circuit. For one thing, you can let your imagination run wild without any judgments. Also, museums always have the best paints, markers, tools, and instructors. Furthermore, every creative professional had to start somewhere. And I have a feeling that some may have taken a class at CMA. (Children’s Museum of the Arts). Who knows maybe one day your work will be on exhibit and you’ll reminisce about your first project?

While you are thinking about your exhibit let me tell you a little more about this innovative museum. CMA has a mission to make Art accessible to ALL children and their families. For this reason, the program offers FREE adaptive art museum workshops to nurture your inner Picasso. Consequently, these inclusive weekend classes enable your family to join in on the fun. Children of all ages and abilities are welcomed with open arms-(most likely one is holding a paintbrush). The access programs even include a private one on one camp if that’s what you need. Classes are also universally accessible to individuals in wheelchairs. In addition, free admission is provided to any accompanying caregivers. Create. Design and Click just down below.

https://cmany.org/schools-and-community/access-programs/accessible-art-programs/

https://cmany.org/visit/#accessibility

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April 22, 2020June 6, 2020

High 5 to the Arts! Midtown and around town

A Teen Social Theater Program called High 5 to the Arts was the brainchild of the Arts Connection. Their mission is simple. Bring liberal arts right to the teens of NYC for BEYOND a reasonable price. Music, Theater, Movies, Dance, and even some Museum Galleries are all available for you to purchase a ticket online for a mere $5 or $10. Say what? Tickets to Theater alone are ordinarily around 59 Bucks. What a Steal!

Now here’s the catch you need to be a middle or high schooler. If you have some sort of ID to prove that, then viola you are in. The beauty is that for every ticket a student purchases an adult is welcome to purchase an additional ticket to go with them at the same price.

By and large, High 5 to the Arts is the coolest Teen Social Theater program out there. When you’re ready, get your gang together. Then sign up and take advantage of all their amazing events. Be sure to check out their FAQ section to review the fine points. Click below to join in on the FUN!

https://teens.artsconnection.org/high5/

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April 18, 2020June 8, 2020

KOL Program at 14th St. Y – East Village

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A Weekend Recreation Program might be a splendid idea if you’re too busy during the week to have some FUN! As a matter of fact, I think YOU deserve to get your giggle on after a week of school.

Lucky for us, The 14th Street Y has developed the KOL program specifically with you in mind. Whenever the weekend rolls around KOL cranks it up with lively classes on Saturdays or Sundays for Ages 4-17. Together with some other amazing Organizations, Creative Classes are offered such as So Magic, Music makers, Arts RX, and Yummy Cooking. Pair that with the Sports classes that are also accessible, you may never want to leave the Y for school on Monday!

Just kidding, we both know you can’t ditch school. There is nowhere to sleep. Your parents and teachers would be missing you. What would your friends say? How about this idea? During the week, school and homework. Weekends, It’s ON!

Oh, Before You Go, I want to mention that classes are geared towards some specific disability types and levels according to the 14thstreetY’s website. However, don’t stress! First, just fill out the intake form and go from there. Here’s one of the best parts. FREE Trial classes are offered to help you or your child(in case Mom is reading) decide if KOL ‘ s Weekend Recreation Program is the right fit.

https://www.14streety.org/youth-programs/special-needs/

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April 17, 2020June 1, 2020

PianoPlus-Upper East Side

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Music Lessons are a very good way for Special Needs individuals to create and enrich their own lives. Usually, the best place to start is to find the right environment. Obviously the owners, David and Helene Herman who are also the teachers at Piano Plus knew this was an important factor. Typically one must feel comfortable in order to learn.

With this in mind, the Hermans realized that their apartment would be the best place to conduct Music Lessons. In effect, this warm cozy Manhattan setting has served its purpose successfully. As there is a separate room for lessons and in the meantime whoever is waiting can sit on the couch.

Notably, The Hermans both have master’s degrees in Music Therapy. For this reason, they are able to provide a multi-sensory approach to musical instruction. By and large, you can let go of your fears and worries, and know you are in good hands. Piano Plus Classes are tailored to all ages and abilities. Simply just a matter of choosing what song or instrument you want to learn play. Given that information, they will do the rest. What are you waiting for? Click and Learn the tempo below.

https://pianoplusnyc.com/about-us/

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April 17, 2020June 1, 2020

Nordoff-Robbins Center for Music Therapy at New York University-Greenwich Village

Nordoff- Robbins Center for Music Therapy Special Needs NYC

Music therapy has nothing but benefits for the Special Needs Community. “Where Words Fail Music Speaks ” is true on so many levels. For instance how many times has a song conveyed how you feel about your crush? What about those days when you are feeling sad and can’t explain it? Music comes instantly to the rescue. Also like some of you, I have friends that are unable to use words at all. Similarly, music therapy provides a way to share how they are feeling too.

Presently here in Manhattan, there is a place called the Nordoff-Robbins Music Center for Music Therapy at New York University. New York University? Yes. Wouldn’t that be cool to say “gotta run, I have to get to NYU”? Couple that with the fact that you would be working with specialized instructors. You have got yourself an exciting new activity. Furthermore, they work with individuals with all sorts of disabilities. So no worries there. Luckily for us , the center prides itself on offering music resources to all. Because they been doing this a while, they have a lot of expertise. To demonstrate, research is even conducted on-site to show how beneficial music can be as a therapy tool. Just figure out what instrument you want to learn and poof- The hills are alive with music! Falalala….Follow the link.

https://research.steinhardt.nyu.edu/music/nordoff

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April 17, 2020June 1, 2020

The Metropolitan Museum of Art-Upper East Side

"Make the Met Yours"-The Metropolitan Museum of Art

“Make the Met Yours” is a quote from This World Renown Art Museum

When is the last time you have visited The Metropolitan Museum Art? Quite frankly I don’t go as much as I should either. We both need to go more often. With exhibitions changing frequently, there is no excuse to not make it a regular habit. Equally important The Met has the philosophy of “Make the Met Yours”. To explain further that means that they are dedicated to making the museum ACCESSIBLE to all. As a matter of fact, that is probably one of the many reasons it has been around over 150 Years!

The MET has an entire department that is able to assist you in planning your visit. You can call the ACCESS Program at 212-650-2010 and talk with someone directly about any services or classes you might be interested in. Furthermore, they welcome any feedback or ideas you want to give them on ways they can improve. The Met must be after my heart because I find this to be truly exceptional customer service.

When you decide to go be sure to check out their autism resources page with wonderful social narratives you can review before your visit. Don’t have a printer? Certainly, the museum can a have copy waiting for you when you attend. In this case, be sure you call 212-651-2010 and set everything up beforehand. With a little notice, you can as they say “Make the Met Yours”. Ongoing programs/group tours are available throughout the year. Explore all the possibilities here. Not to mention this is all FREE?! Yeah, that’s right! FREE!

https://www.metmuseum.org/events/programs/access

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