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VSA arts of Wyoming
Promoting the creative power in people with disabilities through education in the Arts.
http://vsawyo.org/
Very Special Arts
VSA arts is an International organization that creates learning opportunities through the arts for people with disabilities. The organization offers arts-based programs in creative writing, dance, drama, music and the visual arts implemented primarily through our vast affiliate network in 41 states and the District of Columbia and 86 international affiliates in 83 countries. VSA arts' programs now serve 4.3 million Americans and 1.3 million people in other parts of the world.
http://www.vsarts.org
The Able Workshop
Disability and woodworking, resource of photos, tips, hints, and tricks of those with a handicap who found solutions to work shop barriers.
http://www.ableworkshop.com/
Passion Works Studio
Passion Works Studio offers art making opportunities and employment to people with developmental disabilities, practicing artists, and volunteers. The studio is funded through the Ohio Arts Council and The Athens County Board of MR/DD.
http://www.passionworks.org
VSA arts of Minnesota
Programs, services, accessible theatre listings, newsletter and resources provided or created by the VSA arts affiliate in Minnesota
http://mn.vsarts.org/
Disability Clip Art
Positive images of people with disabilities in everyday-life situations and inclusive settings.
http://www.disabilityart.com/
VSA arts of Louisiana
Brings meaningful and structured arts education into local educational agencies, parochial, and special schools.
http://la.vsarts.org/
VSA arts of Montana
A non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to accessibility and education in the arts.
http://www.vsamontana.org/
National Forum on Careers in the Arts for People with Disabilities
Site presents the Forum's agenda, concept papers, keynote addresses, daily updates, and final recommendations.
http://artsedge.kennedy-center.org/forum/
Hope University / Hi Hopes Fine-Arts Foundation
Non-profit, fine arts facility for developmentally-disabled adults with autism, and Down syndrome. Offers creative-arts therapy and focused music, art, and dance programs.
http://www.hopeu.com/
Survivors Art Foundation
Committed to empowering trauma-survivors with effective expressive outlets via internet art gallery, outreach programs, and national exhibitions.
http://www.survivorsartfoundation.org/
Arts For All, Inc.
Performing and visual arts. Includes the group's history, details its after-school classes, summer camps, and audition notices, with seasonal news and announcements.
http://www.artsforallinc.org/
American Sign Language / DeafArt Club
Established to provide opportunities for the deaf and hearing to create and exhibit DeafArt (De'VIA), which incorporates American Sign Language, Deaf Culture and the Deaf Experience. Includes numerous pictures.
http://pages.sbcglobal.net/aslclay/
Open Arms
We are people together, with and without disabilities in Amherst, MA. Dedicated to full participation in schools, churches, clubs, sports, the arts & leisure activities.
http://www.valinet.com/~lsse/General/opena...
VSA Arts of Georgia
Focuses on disabled and disadvantaged artists. Sponsors two galleries with a dozen exhibitions annually. Visitor and contact information.
http://vsaartsga.org/
Hands-On Education
New Jersey organization providing educational programs for grades K-12. Topics include Disability Awareness, Conflict Resolution and Substance Abuse Prevention.
http://www.thekidsontheblock.com
Art Enables
Art Enables is an arts-based training and employment placement program for persons with developmental disabilities sixteen years and older in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area.
http://art-enables.org/
VSA arts of Delaware
VSA is devoted to enhancing the capabilities, confidence and quality of life for individuals with disabilities through life-long learning opportunities in the arts.
http://vsadelaware.org/
North West Disability Arts Forum
Facilitates the participation of disabled and deaf people in all aspects of the Arts. Includes accessible venue list. Based in Liverpool.
http://www.nwdaf.co.uk/
Arts Disability Wales
Works throughout Wales to promote equal opportunities in the arts for disabled people, providing training, information and advice.
http://www.dacymru.com/
Project A
Glasgow Centre for Developmental Arts and Trongate Studios. Artist led workshop programme for disabled people and studio space for people with mental health problems. Exhibition details.
http://www.project-ability.co.uk/
Nuvisions for Disabled Artists, Inc.
Established in 1984, encourages artists with physical disabilities by providing exhibition and educational opportunities, as well as the shared sensitivity and emotional support needed for personal and professional growth.
http://hbedelstein.home.att.net/
Kids on the Block
Provides educational puppet programs which enlighten children on the issues of disability awareness, medical-educational differences, and social concerns. Includes package overview and information on starting a troupe.
http://www.kotb.com/
Wired Designs
A promotional website, advocating up and coming artists with disabilities.
http://wiredesigns.netfirms.com
Society of Disabled Artists
Watercolour paintings, tutor tips, news and photo album. Frome, Somerset, England
http://www.sodafrome.co.uk
VSA arts of Wisconsin
Expanding the capabilities, confidence, and quality of life for children and adults with disabilities by providing programs in music, dance, drama, creative writing, and visual art.
http://www.vsawis.org/
Laser Eagles Art Guild, Painting for Disabled People
Painting for disabled people using laser pointers and a tracker to create art. Laser Eagles is an opportunity for people with limited mobility and speech to reveal their artistic vision.
http://www.lasereagles.org/
Autism... Arts... Art... ARTwork... Gallery
Collections of artwork and music from children and adults on the autistic spectrum worldwide.
http://www.autismarts.com
Abilities Festival
A multifaceted and multidisciplinary festival of visual and performing arts providing opportunities to showcase artistic excellence by persons with disabilities. Scheduled for October, 2005, in Toronto.
http://www.abilitiesfestival.org/
Non-Traditional Casting Project
A not-for-profit advocacy organization seeking solutions to the problems of racism and exclusion in theatre, film and television.
http://www.ntcp.org/
Creative Spirit
Studio space, art education, and exhibitions for people with disabilities.
http://www.creativespirit.on.ca/
National Arts and Disability Center (NADC)
Dedicated to promoting the full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual-, performing-, media-, and literary- arts communities.
http://nadc.ucla.edu/
Creativity Explored
full time visual art center for people with disabilities in California
http://www.creativityexplored.org/
National Institute of Arts and Disabilities
NIAD'S mission is to provide an art program for people with developmental disabilities which promotes creative expression, independence, dignity and community integration. Includes an on-line gallery of exciting and innovative work.
http://www.niadart.org/
Richard Attenborough Centre for Disability and the Arts
Arts Centre at Leicester University. Focused on people with disabilities and members of the public who have previously found access to arts and arts education difficult.
http://www.le.ac.uk/racentre/
Studio By The Tracks
A small non profit agency which every week provides safe harbor for individuals with autism who come to make art.
http://www.studiobythetracks.com/
Hospital Audiences Inc.
Provides access to the arts to New Yorkers who are isolated from the cultural mainstream because of disability or medical limitations. Features description of goals, news, information on programs and workshops.
http://www.hospaud.org/
Creative Growth Art Center
A non-profit visual arts center, located in downtown Oakland, California, providing creative art programs, educational and independent living training, counseling and vocational opportunities for adults who are physically, mentally and emotionally disabled.
http://www.creativegrowth.org/
Arts Access of Raleigh, NC
Encourages and enables persons with disabilities to have full access to arts programs and facilities and participate fully in the cultural and artistic life of Raleigh.
http://www.artsaccessinc.org
Northern Disability Arts Forum (NorDAF)
Listings, databases of practicing disabled artists, a gallery, funding information and grant guidelines.
http://www.nordaf.org/
The Orpheus Centre
A residential performing arts centre for young disabled artists founded by Richard Stilgoe. Offering courses in various disciplines of performing arts and apprenticeships in life skills. Godstone, Surrey.
http://www.orpheus.org.uk
Damon Brooks Associates
A resource that exclusively features performing artists, musicians and comedians, all of whom have a disability.
http://www.damonbrooks.com/
Association of Mouth and Foot Painting Artists (AMFPA)
A worldwide association of artists that organizes a wide range of exhibitions, sells original art works and permits publishing houses to reproduce their works as art greeting cards and calendars.
http://www.amfpa.com/
First Street Gallery Art Center
An Art Center and Gallery for adults with developmental disabilities in Claremont, California. First Street's artists produce art in painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics, collage, assemblage, art books and creative writing.
http://www.1ststreetgallery.org/
Accessible Arts
The mission of Accessible Arts, Inc. is to champion the arts for children with disabilities and advocate access to the arts.
http://accessiblearts.org/
Very Special Arts Massachusetts
A non-profit organization which seeks to create and promote opportunities in the arts and cultural mainstream for people with disabilities.
http://www.vsamass.org/
The Helen Keller Art Award
The award is a biannual award presented to the artist with the best submission, in any medium on the subject of deafblindness.
http://www.sensescotland.org.uk/helenkelle...
National Disability Arts Forum
Disability arts news, contacts, services, links and access symbols artwork. Includes UK disability arts calendar.
http://www.ndaf.org/
Disabled Artists Worldwide Network
21st Century D.A.W.N. Artists, musicians, poets and writers with disabilities are encouraged to submit creations. "Where the Earth is Art and every word is a song."
http://www.21stcenturydawn.netfirms.com/
VSA arts of Florida
A state affiliate of VSA arts, an international nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing the arts into the lives of people with disabilities.
http://www.vsafl.org/
VSA arts of Alabama
A non-profit organization dedicated to implementing arts related programming, training and advocacy to individuals and various groups as a means to achieve personal growth, increase self-confidence and positively shape the lives of people with disabilities.
http://www.vsartsalabama.org/
Access Expressed New England
Five databases of articles about cultural access for people with disabilities.
http://www.accessexpressed.net/
Arts Access
Arts Access is based in Melbourne, Australia and provides access to arts and cultural activity for people who are disadvantaged, including people with a disability.
http://www.artsaccess.com.au/
Arts at CforAT
Center for Accessible Technology offers art programs to adults and children with disabilities. (California)
http://www.cforat.org/art/index.html
International Guild of Disabled Artists and Performers
A collective of artists and performers who identify as being disabled or having a disability.
http://www.igodap.org/
Deaf Culture Art
A resource for anyone interested in Deaf Art, particularly the category defined by Deaf View/Image Art (De'VIA).
http://www.deafart.org/
Xposure Festival
London based arts festival profiling some of the best British and International performance and visual arts by disabled artists. Includes whats on and festival history.
http://www.xposurefestival.com/
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