Sensory Friendly Showing of Lion King in New York
Theatre Development Fund (TDF) is piloting a new program, Autism Theatre Initiative, to make theatre accessible to children and adults on the autism spectrum, and their families.
The program, which is a part of TDF’s Accessibility Programs (TAP), will present the first autism-friendly performance of a Broadway show at Disney’s landmark musical THE LION KING at the Minskoff Theatre (200 West 45th Street, NYC) on Sunday, October 2 at 1pm.
In order to be autism-friendly, the show is being performed in a friendly, supportive environment for an audience of families and friends with children or adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues. Slight adjustments to the production will include reduction of any jarring sounds or strobe lights focused into the audience. In the theatre lobby there will be staffed quiet areas, if anyone needs to leave their seats during the performance.
A downloadable social story (in Word format) with pictures of the theatre and production will soon be available on this page, designed to personalize the experience for each attendee with ASD.
Tickets are being offered through TDF at affordable prices:
Orchestra (all seats) — $79
Front Mezzanine (Rows A-G) & Box Seats — $67.50
Mid-Mezzanine (Rows H-J) — $57.50
Rear Mezzanine (Rows K-L) — $38.00
Limit 6 tickets per order. For larger groups and further information contact Deborah Stein, Coordinator of Autism Theatre Initiative: autism@tdf.org or call (212) 912-9770 x383 – Monday – Friday 11am to 3pm.
Running time: Two hours and thirty minutes, including one intermission.
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Now in its 14th year, over 55 million people worldwide have come to discover the wonder, the majesty, and the truly one-of-a-kind experience that is THE LION KING. Hailed by Newsweek as “a landmark event in entertainment,” THE LION KING is a breathtaking musical adventure that stretches the boundaries of Broadway, from the heart of Africa to the plains of your imagination. THE LION KING won six 1998 Tony® Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor.
TDF wishes to acknowledge the following donors for their generous support of the Autism Theatre Initiative:
The Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation
Lose The Training Wheels
In order to be autism-friendly, the show is being performed in a friendly, supportive environment for an audience of families and friends with children or adults who are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or other sensitivity issues. Slight adjustments to the production will include reduction of any jarring sounds or strobe lights focused into the audience. In the theatre lobby there will be staffed quiet areas, if anyone needs to leave their seats during the performance.
A downloadable social story (in Word format) with pictures of the theatre and production will soon be available on this page, designed to personalize the experience for each attendee with ASD.
Tickets are being offered through TDF at affordable prices:
Orchestra (all seats) — $79
Front Mezzanine (Rows A-G) & Box Seats — $67.50
Mid-Mezzanine (Rows H-J) — $57.50
Rear Mezzanine (Rows K-L) — $38.00
Limit 6 tickets per order. For larger groups and further information contact Deborah Stein, Coordinator of Autism Theatre Initiative: autism@tdf.org or call (212) 912-9770 x383 – Monday – Friday 11am to 3pm.
Running time: Two hours and thirty minutes, including one intermission.
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Now in its 14th year, over 55 million people worldwide have come to discover the wonder, the majesty, and the truly one-of-a-kind experience that is THE LION KING. Hailed by Newsweek as “a landmark event in entertainment,” THE LION KING is a breathtaking musical adventure that stretches the boundaries of Broadway, from the heart of Africa to the plains of your imagination. THE LION KING won six 1998 Tony® Awards: Best Musical, Best Scenic Design (Richard Hudson), Best Costume Design (Julie Taymor), Best Lighting Design (Donald Holder), Best Choreography (Garth Fagan) and Best Direction of a Musical, making Taymor the first woman in theatrical history bestowed with the honor.
TDF wishes to acknowledge the following donors for their generous support of the Autism Theatre Initiative:
The Joseph LeRoy and Ann C. Warner Fund, Inc.
Build-A-Bear Workshop Foundation
Lose The Training Wheels
June 27th to July 1st, 2011
East Aurora High School
East Aurora High School
DSPG is proud this year to partner with People, Inc. and Heritage Centers to bring the Lose The Training Wheels bicycle camp to Buffalo for a third Summer. This is a wonderful program for children 8 years and older with special needs to learn to ride a two wheeled bike in 5 days. The program has been such a success the past 2 years that this year's organizing committee has several parents on it whose children learned to ride and were so impressed that they wanted to help bring the program to Buffalo again so that other kids could take advantage of the opportunity.
For more information about the Buffalo camp, see the attached brochure, e-mail wnylearntoride@yahoo.com or call 817-7204. For more information about Lose The Training Wheels and to see videos of kids learning to ride, visit www.losethetrainingwheels.org.
For more information about the Buffalo camp, see the attached brochure, e-mail wnylearntoride@yahoo.com or call 817-7204. For more information about Lose The Training Wheels and to see videos of kids learning to ride, visit www.losethetrainingwheels.org.
PEOPLE FIRST WAIVER - PUBLIC FORUMS
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) will hold public forums to hear public comment on the development of the People First Waiver. Over the coming months, OPWDD and DOH will engage members of the public, key State agency leaders, experts in the fields of health care and long-term care, and representatives from nonprofit service providers in a collaborative process of developing the formal application to the federal government. The public forums are the first of many opportunities that will be provided for broad public participation in this process.
The forums are scheduled to occur in the following locations:
The New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) and the New York State Department of Health (DOH) will hold public forums to hear public comment on the development of the People First Waiver. Over the coming months, OPWDD and DOH will engage members of the public, key State agency leaders, experts in the fields of health care and long-term care, and representatives from nonprofit service providers in a collaborative process of developing the formal application to the federal government. The public forums are the first of many opportunities that will be provided for broad public participation in this process.
The forums are scheduled to occur in the following locations:
New York City, May 25, 2011, at 75 Morton Street (three sessions, register for one)
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Rochester, June 2, 2011, at the National Museum of Play, The Strong
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Schenectady, June 6, 2011, at 500 Balltown Road
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Video conference to multiple locations, May 31, 2011
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sites established in Long Island DDSO, Broome DDSO, Sunmount DDSO, Taconic DDSO, Hudson Valley DDSO, and Western New York DDSO (Please see registration form for exact locations.)
The public is invited to submit recommendations during the forums that address the following questions:
How can we further break down barriers and support people to live truly integrated lives in the community?
What do families need to better support their loved ones at home?
What reform ideas do you have to help us operate more efficiently so that more funds can be directed to the services and supports people need to be healthy and engaged in meaningful work and activities?
What should we be measuring to tell us if we are doing a good job supporting people to have good health, positive relationships, live in homes of their choice, and enjoy meaningful activities and employment?
While the People First Waiver public forums are open to anyone, prior registration is required. To ensure all interested parties have the opportunity to present at these forums, recommendations should be limited to two minutes.
You may register by visiting the site below:
http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/2011_waiver/waiver_public_forums.jsp
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Schenectady, June 6, 2011, at 500 Balltown Road
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Video conference to multiple locations, May 31, 2011
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Sites established in Long Island DDSO, Broome DDSO, Sunmount DDSO, Taconic DDSO, Hudson Valley DDSO, and Western New York DDSO (Please see registration form for exact locations.)
The public is invited to submit recommendations during the forums that address the following questions:
How can we further break down barriers and support people to live truly integrated lives in the community?
What do families need to better support their loved ones at home?
What reform ideas do you have to help us operate more efficiently so that more funds can be directed to the services and supports people need to be healthy and engaged in meaningful work and activities?
What should we be measuring to tell us if we are doing a good job supporting people to have good health, positive relationships, live in homes of their choice, and enjoy meaningful activities and employment?
While the People First Waiver public forums are open to anyone, prior registration is required. To ensure all interested parties have the opportunity to present at these forums, recommendations should be limited to two minutes.
You may register by visiting the site below:
http://www.opwdd.ny.gov/2011_waiver/waiver_public_forums.jsp
Lion King sounds great !
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