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SUMMARY:Access Family Program: Adventures Aboard — Children's Session
DESCRIPTION:The Intrepid Museum offers programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families on select Sundays during regular Museum hours. Families take a guided\, interactive tour of the Museum and can participate in activities that everyone can enjoy. \nAdventures Aboard\nIntrepid’s crew faced adventures both big and small! Hear stories about teamwork\, bravery and resilience as you explore the Intrepid Museum and participate in hands-on activities. \nCheck-in begins at 10:30am. Please arrive before 11:00am in order to participate in the full program.
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/access-family-program-adventures-aboard-childrens-session/
LOCATION:Intrepid Museum\, 12th Avenue and 46th Street\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities
ORGANIZER;CN="Intrepid Museum":MAILTO:access@intrepidmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Access Family Program: Adventures Aboard — Teen/Adult Session
DESCRIPTION:The Intrepid Museum offers programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families on select Sundays during regular Museum hours. Families take a guided\, interactive tour of the Museum and can participate in activities that everyone can enjoy. \nAdventures Aboard\nIntrepid’s crew faced adventures both big and small! Hear stories about teamwork\, bravery and resilience as you explore the Intrepid Museum and participate in hands-on activities. \nCheck-in begins at 1:30pm. Please arrive before 2:00pm in order to participate in the full program.
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/access-family-program-adventures-aboard-teen-adult-session/
LOCATION:Intrepid Museum\, 12th Avenue and 46th Street\, New York\, 10036\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitors with Autism,Visitors with Developmental Disabilities,Visitors with Learning Disabilities
ORGANIZER;CN="Intrepid Museum":MAILTO:access@intrepidmuseum.org
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SUMMARY:Virtual Verbal Description Exploration and Artist Conversation: "Safe Space" by Miles Regis
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free virtual exploration of the “Safe Space” by Miles Regis augmented reality experience that features embedded audio description. \nThis event will take place on zoom from 5:00pm – 6:00pm on Friday\, August 15th. \nDesigned for guests who are blind or have low vision but open to all\, this Zoom event will be led by describer Madison Zalopany and will feature Miles Regis discussing his work. With a goal of increasing accessibility in modern technologies\, this discussion will center on the process of collaborating to create an equitable augmented reality experience. \n“Safe Space” is an in-person\, site-specific augmented reality experience accessible through an app. This event will explore the digital artwork\, and the recorded audio description that will be available until October. \nThis event will include verbal description\, closed captioning\, and ASL interpretation. If you require any additional accommodations feel free to let us know in the program registration form. \nTo sign up for this virtual program\, submit our registration form. After registering you will receive a confirmation email with a link to join the Zoom and details for the event. \nIf you wish to register via email or over the phone\, you can reach the Accessibility Team at access@lincolncenter.org or by calling 212-875-5375.
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/virtual-verbal-description-exploration-and-artist-conversation-safe-space-by-miles-regis/
LOCATION:Virtual/Online\, NY\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Blind or Partially Sighted
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:access@lincolncenter.org
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SUMMARY:NYBG ASL Sensory Tour
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Luce Herb Garden\n \nThis tour\, led by an NYBG Tour Guide accompanied by an American Sign Language interpreter\, gives visitors who are Deaf an enhanced experience exploring the sights\, sounds\, and smells of our diverse collections. \nTo better serve our audience\, please register if you plan to attend this event here. Admission required to enter Garden. Explore admission options\, including free options for Bronx residents here. On-site parking is additional.
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/nybg-asl-sensory-tour/
LOCATION:New York Botanical Garden\, 2900 Southern Boulevard\, Bronx\, NY\, 10458\, United States
CATEGORIES:Visitors Who Are Deaf,Visitors who use American Sign Language Programs
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ORGANIZER;CN="New York Botanical Garden":MAILTO:access@nybg.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250828T110000
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SUMMARY:Reading with New York Therapy Animals
DESCRIPTION:While the museum’s galleries are closed for installation\, join free drop-in design activities in the Garden.   \nReading with New York Therapy Animals \nJoin Cooper Hewitt for a sensory-friendly reading hour with New York Therapy Animals. Gain confidence in reading out loud and asking questions about new concepts. Books for a wide range of reading levels will be available. \nThis activity is recommended for those ages 5–12 and their adult guardian/care partners. \nRegistration is required. Email us at CHaccess@si.edu to get more information about signing up for a time slot to read with a certified therapy dog.  \n* During inclement weather activities will move indoors.  \nACCESSIBILITY AND WHAT TO EXPECT  \n\nFormat: From 11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. participants will take turns reading to a New York Therapy Animal dog for a 7-10 minutes. You are welcome to enjoy our other activities and wheelchair-accessible garden while you wait and after your slot reading with the therapy dog.\n\n\nAbout this space: This program will take place in person in the Arthur Ross Terrace and Garden at Cooper Hewitt (Entry through garden gates on 90th Street\, between Fifth and Madison Avenues). The garden is fully wheelchair accessible. A water fountain will be available. Read more about accessibility at Cooper Hewitt. The SHOP\, Cafe\, and indoor seating area will be open if you need a break from the heat. \n\n\nAccommodations:  For general questions\, or if we can provide additional accessibility services or accommodations to support your participation in this program\, please email us at CHEducation@si.edu. Please make your accommodation request as far in advance as possible—preferably at least one week before the program date when possible.   
URL:https://macaccess.org/program/reading-with-new-york-therapy-animals/
LOCATION:Cooper Hewitt\, Smithsonian Design Museum\, 2 E. 91st Street\, New York\, NY\, 10128\, United States
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