Museum, Arts and Culture Access Consortium

Sensory Friendly Evening: The Submarine Growler
2024-10-01 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | Intrepid Museum, 12th Avenue and 46th Street, New York, 10036, United States
Sensory Friendly Evening
The Intrepid Museum offers Sensory Friendly Evenings for teens (14+) and adults with autism or sensory sensitivities. Explore the Intrepid Museum after hours during a fun sensory-friendly evening with friends and family. All registrants receive a social narrative before the program.
The Submarine Growler
Submarines are one of the most unique experiences in the Navy! Explore the submarine Growler and the A View from the Deep exhibition to learn more about the adventures and challenges of life underwater.

Lincoln Center Moments: Morley: Songs of Freedom
2024-10-01 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-30 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-29 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-28 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-26 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-25 13:00 - 15:00, 2024-09-24 13:00 - 15:00 and 14 more dates | Stanley H. Kaplan Penthouse, 165 West 65th Street, New York, NY , NY, 10023, United States
Join Morley as she weaves the threads of jazz, soul, and folk traditions into a singular tapestry of vocal and acoustic splendor — the sound wave of a life lived with uncommon devotion to human rights and environmental justice.
This event is part of Lincoln Center Moments, a free performance-based program specially designed for individuals with dementia and their caregivers.
Performances at 11:00 am are Relaxed Performances, designed for a neurodiverse audience. In addition to audiences impacted by dementia, these performances are also open to adults with developmental disabilities.
Performances at 1:00 pm are followed by an hour-long workshop specially designed for audiences impacted by dementia—facilitated by educators and music therapists that explore the work through discussion, movement, music, and art-making.
This event is part of Lincoln Center Moments. Register to join the community and gain access to this event. Contact access@lincolncenter.org or 212-875-5375 with questions or for registration assistance.

Autism-Friendly Access Workshops
2024-09-28 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 7th Floor, 165 West 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam, New York, NY, 10023, United States
Join the artists of New York City Ballet in these movement workshops designed especially for children with autism and their families.
During these one-hour events, children will be guided in a ballet-based warm-up and choreography inspired by a featured ballet being performed this season. Workshops feature live piano accompaniment and a designated quiet space will be available. A visual story will be sent prior to the event to give your child advance notice of what will be happening during the workshop.
No prior dance experience is necessary and siblings are encouraged to participate.
TICKET PRICING
$8 per participating child. Please note that accompanying family members/caretakers do not need a ticket to attend.
Once registered, you will be asked to complete a brief questionnaire providing more information on how we can best meet the needs of your child.
ATTIRE
Clothing that is comfortable to move in. Ballet shoes, sneakers, socks are optional.
LOCATION
New York City Ballet Rehearsal Studios
Samuel B. & David Rose Building, 7th Floor
165 West 65th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam

With Music in Mind (Mandarin)
2024-09-26 14:00 - 15:00 | Queens Botanical Garden, 43-50 Main Street, Flushing, 11355, United States
People living with dementia and their care partners are invited to share memories and stories inspired by traditional and popular Chinese music. Enjoy spending time with Chinese families, hearing and singing songs that are familiar or new. Music brings us together to share the experience in a welcoming space at Queens Botanical Garden in Flushing every month! This is a free in-person program. No experience necessary. Pre-registration for each date required. Limited capacity at each workshop.
To register, please click here.

NYBG ASL Alien Plants Tour
2024-09-21 14:30 - 15:30 | New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY, 10458, United States
Meets at the Reflecting Pool at the Leon Levy Visitor Center
This tour, led by an NYBG Tour Guide accompanied by an American Sign Language interpreter, gives visitors who are Deaf an enhanced experience investigating alien plants. What are they? Are they harmful to the environment?
To better serve our audience, please register if you plan to attend this event. Admission required to enter Garden. Explore admission options, including free options for Bronx residents here. On-site parking is additional.

NYBG Alien Plants ASL Tour
2024-09-21 14:30 - 15:30 | New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY, 10458, United States

Met Escapes - Decorative Arts
2024-09-17 14:00 - 15:30 | The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY, 10028, United States
For individuals living with dementia, together with their family members or care partners. Take a break from the everyday and share encounters with art.
Free, though advance registration is required. Space is limited.

Woven Together: An Event in Support of Intertwine Arts
2024-09-10 17:30 - 2024-10-24 20:30 | Caelum Gallery, 516 West 26th Street, Suite 314, Chelsea, NYC, New York, 10001, United States
We’re excited to welcome you to a benefit in support of the extraordinary weavers from Intertwine Arts workshops. Our goal is to raise $30,000 in support of our workshops and virtual weaving programs, designed for people of all ages with disabilities or chronic illnesses. The evening will be one of community, appreciation and celebration, including:

A fashion show of bespoke garments by talented textile artists
An exhibition and sale of fiber artwork from Intertwine Arts program participants
A Silent Auction of exciting items
The presence of a variety of looms, adapted for use by all abilities and available for guests to weave
Special cocktails and hors d’oeuvres
Live music

Accessibility
The building is wheelchair accessible, with a ramp leading to the entrance and an elevator to the gallery floor. You will enter at a door labeled 516, and take the freight elevator to the 3rd floor with assistance from an elevator operator. The elevator will open just outside of the gallery space. There is also a bathroom down the hall from the gallery. Please contact Danaleah at danah@intertwinearts.org for access questions or accommodation requests.
