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This a very helpful blog created by someone who has dealt with the challenges of getting someone in a wheelchair around NYC. There are personal tips for entertainment, restaurants, and accommodations that you might want to consider. Accessible Travel NYC is just a click below helping make the city experience easier to navigate for you and your family.
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https://www.cityguideny.com/article/Visiting-NYC-with-Special-Needs
Sprout has some Weekend and Evening Special Needs Programs that will blow your socks off! Have you heard of them yet? No? That’s a shame because they have been around since 1979. That’s before you were even born. Life was so boring back then. I’m glad YOU arrived to BRIGHTEN OUR WORLD. Please thank your Momma for me.
Now back to Sprout, the amazing non-profit organization that aims to make the invisible visible. I’m so loving them already. Notably, their Travel and Film programs have presented mind-blowing opportunities for the Special Needs Community to grow and flourish. The Sprout team puts also puts on an annual Sproutstock, weekend-long music, and arts festival. This provides yet another way people of all abilities can let loose and have incredible fun! Weekend and Evening Special Needs Programs never had it so good! I almost forgot I need to point out one catch to participation. YOU must be 16 plus to join the group. Sorry, youg’uns your time will come. Add a little water and sunshine with just a click down below.
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They are back with another volume of songs for the whole family or maybe even just you. The Disney Sing-A-Long will air on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 10th. Mark your calendar now.
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.
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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Did you know that MOMA has an Arts Program for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities? I love the name, it’s called Create Ability. The program is housed at The Museum of Modern Art in Midtown. MOMA has established this program for the purpose of allowing individuals with learning or developmental disabilities to explore the art world. In particular, you’ll get to have hands-on experiences with different art projects and talk about various art pieces. In order to keep the program fresh and new themes will be diverse. Despite not knowing a lot about Modern Art there is no need to worry. The workshops are tailored to the Disability Community and usually held monthly on the weekends. As a result, participation has given a place for children, teens and adults with IDD to flourish and connect. They divide the classes up by age too which is even better. I really like the sound of this so far! It’s nice that they change it up each month. Don’t you think?
Please note Advance Registration Required; however, Classes are FREE. Did you get that? Advance Registration-so make sure you call ahead and reserve your spot. You can’t just show up as there might not be space. Call or Email instead.. (212) 408-6447 or email accessprograms@moma.org.
Moreover, individuals in wheelchairs will be pleased to hear that the museum is very accessible. In the event that you want to learn more about access to this Disability Arts program follow the additional link below. Lastly, museum admission is discounted for those with disabilities. Create and Discover straightaway with just a click down below.
https://www.moma.org/visit/accessibility/
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Flint, a gentle Kerry Blue Terrier has been in the business of helping soothe, calm, and relax children and adults with special needs for a while now. He has garnered prestigious awards for his therapy sessions thanks to his owner, Psychologist Barbara Wolf-Dorlester Ph.D. From social-emotional needs, sensory-related issues, or general dog care skills Flint is comfortable in providing support to those who need him. Dog’s really are man’s best friend. Paws and take a look down below.
Special Needs individuals have a chance to be submerged in fun and taste with the Culikid Cooking Program. They do a pop-up cooking class once a month in a different restaurant or location for kids ages 4-14. All participants in the class have one on one support. Such a nice feature so you don’t need to worry about burning or cutting yourself. Trained chefs are there to teach you Important basic cooking skills making you feel empowered in the kitchen. You’ll be whipping up your own lunch in no time! While you are in there I’ll take a bowl of mac-n-cheese. Too soon? Alright fine. PB and J again, I guess.
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Older teens and young adults(14-22) can be part of the” Foodie Group” once a week working on things a little more independently such as grocery shopping skills. There is nothing better than bonding over food in my book. Friends that cook and eat together stay together. During the Summer the Culikid Cooking Program will host its first Day Camp offered right here in Midtown. Find out al the details with a click down below. Your table is ready. Bon Appetit!
https://www.culikid.org/what-we-do
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Have you ever played Adaptive Soccer? In the first place, why not? Second, were there lots of other kids similar to you there? Either way, you need to know about an awesome multi-state program called” Shine Shadows .” Together with Super Soccer Stars, they help each player by breaking down the components of soccer into simple parts. With this hands-on approach, the player gets to learn all the moves of Adaptive Soccer and still be included as part of the team.
If you haven’t ever been part of a team thus far, I highly recommend it. While you are getting your heart rate up-always a plus, you are able to make lots of new friends. With exercise, social interaction, and developmental skills being some of the benefits you can’t go wrong with adaptive soccer.
Overall the whole “Shine Shadows” program provides a rewarding experience for people with disabilities. Furthermore, it’s a non-competitive environment where everybody WINS and no one leaves disappointed. All ages and abilities welcome. YOU can even create your own class. Let’s Kick it.
http://newyork.supersoccerstars.com/shine/
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Adaptive Swimming can actually save your Special Needs child’s life. “Every child should know how to swim,” says Swim Jim and for this reason, they start lessons with babies. Although that may sound a little young, think about how fast babies can crawl. To illustrate how quickly situations can turn scary think about this scenario. Suppose you are at a backyard pool party. Everyone is having a fun time talking and laughing. Suddenly without anyone noticing a baby crawls towards the pool and falls in the water. You can’t jump in and save the baby if you don’t know how to swim. In this case, knowing how to swim not only benefits the baby but also yourself. If you haven’t taken an adaptive swimming class because you are afraid of the water this season is the time to take action.
Together with Swim Jim, you will gain confidence in and around the water. With a very low student to teacher ratio students of all abilities can benefit from these lessons. In spite of it being too cold outside their pool is indoor and heated. As a result, swim instruction is given all year long. Tell Aeriel Hello and Dive right in below.
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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.
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