This is a partial listing of resources compiled by the Office for AccessAbility
at the National Endowment for the Arts (Voice: 202.682.5532; TTY: 202.682.5496;
Fax: : 202.682.5715). Updated August 2002.
Arts for All, Inc.
PO Box 3063
Tucson, Arizona 85702-3063
520/622-4100 (V)
email: adminassist@artsforallinc.org
website: www.artsforallinc.org/
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Provides arts experiences, especially in the performing arts, accessible
for children with a variety of abilities and disabilities. Includes
Third Street Kids Ensemble and Arts Summer Camp.
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Artsgenesis
154 Christopher Street, Suite 2A
New York, NY
212/696-2787 (V)
212/741-1925 (FAX)
email: info@artsgenesis.com
website: www.artsgenesis.net
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Creates innovative performing and visual arts programs that act
as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of children, especially
students with disabilities or who are considered at-risk.
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Bethesda Academy of Performing Arts
7300 Whittier Boulevard
Bethesda, MD 20817
301/320-2550 (V)
301/229-3739 (TTY)
301/320-2535 (FAX)
email: info@imaginationstage.org
website:
www.imaginationstage.org/access.htm
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Created to integrate the arts into the lives of children. The Academy
mainstreams children with disabilities into classes that include
sign language interpretation. Each year the Academy offers classes,
workshops, summer camp programs, child care enrichment, a theater
season, traveling troupes, performing opportunities and special
needs programs to more than 5,000 metropolitan-area children.
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Children's Theater Company
2400 Third Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404-3597
612/874-0500 (V)
612/874-8119 (FAX)
email: info@childrenstheatre.org
website: www.childrenstheatre.org
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North America's largest theater for young people and their families.
CTC is rooted in the belief that early experiences with the arts
will have a profound effect on children's participation in the cultural
life of their communities. Infrared listening systems for deaf and
hard-of-hearing people are available free of charge, designated
performances are interpreted in American Sign language and wheelchair
seating is available.
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Council for Exceptional Children (CEC
1110 North Glebe Road, Suite 300
Arlington, VA 22201
703/620-3660 (V)
703/ 264-9446 (TTY)
703/ 264-9494 (FAX)
email: service@cec.sped.org
website: www.cec.sped.org
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Dedicated to the improvement of educational outcomes for individuals
who are disabled and gifted.
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Genetic Alliance, Inc.
4301 Connecticut Ave. NW
Suite 404
Washington, DC 20008-2304
202/966-5557 (V)
202/966-8553 (FAX)
email: info@geneticalliance.org
website: www.geneticalliance.org/
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The Genetic Alliance is an international coalition representing
more than 300 consumer and health professional organizations with
millions of members--all working together to improve the quality
of life for everyone impacted by genetics.
The Alliance supports
individuals with genetic conditions and their families, educates
the public and advocates for consumer-informed public policies.
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John Tracey Clinic
806 West Adam Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90007-2505
213/748-5481 (V)
213/747-2924 (TTY)
800/522-4582 (V)
213/749-1651 (FAX)
e-mail: mmartindale@johntracyclinic.org
website: www.jtc.org
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An educational facility offering direct instruction and correspondence
courses free of charge to families of pre-school deaf
children (ages birth to six) who live anywhere in the U.S. or the
world.
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Learning Disabilities Association of America
4156 Library Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15234
412/341-1515 (V)
412/344-0224 (FAX)
email: info@ldaamerica.org
website: www.ldanatl.org/
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LDA is a non-profit organization of volunteers including individuals
with learning disabilities, their families and professionals. LDA
is dedicated to identifying causes and promoting prevention of learning
disabilities and to enhancing the quality of life for all individuals
with learning disabilities and their families by encouraging effective
identification and intervention, fostering research, and protecting
their rights under the law. LDA seeks to accomplish this through
awareness, advocacy, empowerment, education, service and collaborative
efforts.
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Living Stage Theater Company
1101 6th Street S.W.
Washington, DC 20024
202/554-9066 (V)
202/488-4056 (FAX)
e-mail: access@arenastage.org
website: www.arenastage.org
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Living Stage uses an innovative blend of interactive and cutting-edge
theater as a means of promoting personal evolution and community
vitality. Current partners include, youth with substance abuse problems,
youth at risk, youth with developmental disabilities, Art School
students, and recent immigrants.
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Looking Glass Theatre
312 Wickenden Street
Providence, RI 02903
401/331-9080 (V)
e-mail: LGTinc@msn.com
website: www.lookingglasstouringtheatre.org
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Performs for an estimated half million young people throughout
New England. Looking Glass Theater combines live performances with
performance workshops designed to involve the children in the dramatic
experience. This unique format breaks down the barrier between actor
and audience, encouraging children to experience their own artistic
and communication skills.
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Muscular Dystrophy Association - USA
National Headquarters
3300 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
800/572-1717 (V)
email: mda@mdausa.org
website: www.mdausa.org/
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Serves children and adults who have neuromuscular diseases through
comprehensive programs of patient service, research, and professional
and public health education.
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National Dance Institute
594 Broadway, Room 805
New York, New York 10012
212/226-0083 (V)
212) 226- 0761 (FAX)
e-mail: ndi@waterst.com
website: http://www.nationaldance.org/
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Mainstreams youth with mobility, hearing, and vision disabilities
into dance classes in New York schools. It also sponsors an intergenerational
dance/choreography program for homeless children and older adults.
Each year, the programs of NDI inspire thousands of children, reaching
across social, ethnic, and economic boundaries and including children
facing physical and emotional challenges.
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Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472-2790
617/924-3434 (V)
617/926-2027 (FAX)
website: www.perkins.pvt.k12.ma.us/
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Provides quality services to students and clients who are blind,
visually handicapped, deaf-blind and multi-handicapped.
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Young Artist Workshops
St. Norbert College
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115
(920) 403-3176 (V)
website:
www.snc.edu/adaped/yawpage/index.htm
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A multi-faceted, year-round program of arts enrichment opportunities
for young people ages 3-21 who are cognitively disabled or physically
challenged.
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