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VSA arts Institute: Jacksonville, Florida

For the Inclusion of
All Learners

  • Featured speakers
  • Core sessions on key aspects of inclusion and universal design
  • Workshops offering hands-on skill building opportunities
  • Reflective study groups to develop individual professional action plans
  • Facilitated working-tours of Art Connections, the newly designed, accessible education space at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
A smiling child and staff member working together.

Educators and Museums:
Building Inclusive Learning Communities

November 2 - 5, 2005

Museum accessibility has grown far beyond simply building a ramp to the door. Attracting new and diverse audiences requires museums to not only rethink the use of architectural spaces, but more importantly how to be accessible programmatically.

The VSA arts Institute is a unique opportunity for practitioners at all levels. Teachers and Museum Educators will join other professionals to examine best practice strategies for extending the teaching arm of both museums and school classrooms to maximize their ability to engage students in accessible and inclusive arts-based learning programs.

Meeting Site

The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens
829 Riverside Avenue
Jacksonville, Florida 32204

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is home to the Jacksonville affiliate of VSA arts of Florida. The Cummer Museum has received local, state and national recognition for its multifaceted educational programming including the 2000 ADA Compliant and Disability Friendly Award from the City of Jacksonville Mayor's Disability Council. For more information or directions, please visit: www.cummer.org.


Contact

For questions contact Kaori Hirakawa at vsainstitute@vsarts.org or (800) 933-8721.