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8/7/2019 Imagination Stage Webinar with Autism NOW March 8, 2011
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Everybody Plays!
Accessible and Inclusive Drama Opportunities
Diane L. NuttingDirector of Access & Inclusion - Imagination Stage
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Session Overview
Description of Imagination StageMission and programs
Philosophy and Practice of InclusionThe why and how
Communicating the MessageOutreach and In-Reach
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Imagination Stage
Family Arts Center Founded in 1979
Mission: Imagination Stage produces theatre and
arts education programs which nurture, challenge,and empower young people of all abilities.
Professional Theatre for Young Audiences
Year-round Educational Programs
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Our commitment
We endeavor to create an inclusive and
welcoming environment and equitable access to
all artistic and educational programming for
students, staff, patrons, professional artists, andvisitors of all abilities.
Accessibility
Arts Access (Classes / Ensembles / Residencies)
Inclusion
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Accessibility
Facility Access
ASL-interpreted performances
Assistive Listening Devices Large Print Programs
Audio Description (pending)
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Arts Access Programs
Designed specifically for students with cognitive
or developmental disabilities
Theatre vs. Social Skills
Process based
Adjustments to:
Teacher / student ratio
Rate of instructionMethod of delivery / support
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Inclusion
6 - 8 % of ISI students disclose
Two-thirds served in inclusive settings
PartnershipsKids Included Together (2008)
National Affiliate / Leadership Award 2009
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
National Inclusion Project
National Youth Inclusion Summit (2010)
www.IamNorm.org
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What is Inclusion?
Inclusion is Belonging *
EVERYChild Can **Participate
Be SuccessfulMake Friends
Inclusion in a peer-group setting
*source: Kids Included Together
**source: National Inclusion Project
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Inclusion in the
Theatre Arts Setting Inclusion is rooted in relationships
Organic to the theatre process
Ensemble ethicEveryone brings something unique to the
creative process
Theatre experiences blend academic and artistic
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Our Formula
Structure (Classroom Management)
+
Creative Problem Solving (Choices/ Flexibility/ Creativity)
_______________________________________________
= Successful Theatre Classroom
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Process of Inclusion
Family conversation / visit
Match student to experience
Inclusion summary / accommodations
Follow-up
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Empowering Teachers
Think about classroom infrastructure
Celebrate diversity and facilitate connections
Throw out concept of high / low function
Think about spectrums of learning
Create structure that supports ALL learners
Anticipate behaviors
Behavior is Communication
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Making General Accommodations
Putting structures in place that benefit and
empower all students
Schedules
Transitions
Choices
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Making Individual Accommodations
Changes to expectations, goals, or logistics for astudent
Think about:Task Requirements
Length of Time
Materials/ Equipment
Visual CuesVerbal Cues
Transitions
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Other Considerations
Inclusion Facilitators
Open communication with family / student
Flexibility
Creativity Thinking outside the box
Equitable vs. Equalexperience
Not everyone needs to participate in the same way
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Communication is Key!
Outreach and In-reach
Staff and faculty
Families
Students and peers
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Communicating with
Staff and Faculty Awareness / Sensitivity
Organizational philosophy
Top-down / Bottom-up
People First Language
Training / Resources / Support
Marketing / Public Materials
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Communicating with Families
Establishing and clarifying goals
Respecting Confidentiality
Continuing relationships
Creating ambassadors
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Communicating with Students
Everybodys brain works differently
Focus on the child, not the disability
Responding to Thats not fair!
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Final Thoughts
Inclusion is not a destinationit is a journey
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Questions / Comments?
Learn more about us at:www.imaginationstage.org
Thank you!