Inclusion in the Museum Workplace for Teenagers and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Upcoming MAC Workshop

Inclusion in the Museum Workplace
for Teenagers and Adults on the Autism Spectrum

Wednesday, October 23, 2013
4pm–6pm

Description:
This session will explore how cultural institutions can provide life skills, job training, or employment opportunities for teenagers and adults on the autism spectrum. As part of a panel discussion, workshop participants will hear specific examples of people on the autism spectrum who have interned, worked, or volunteered in cultural institutions throughout the New York Metro area and learn about practical steps cultural institutions can take to establish partnerships with social service providers to implement successful career and life skills programs. We welcome representatives from cultural institutions and from the disability field to join us for this free professional development workshop.

Speakers will include Dr. Lisa Pollich from CUNY’s Project REACH, representatives from service providers Job Path and Birch Family Services, and an introduction from Charli Devnet, Author and Tour Guide from the Kykuit Estate as they share their experience and expertise.

How to Register:
This workshop is free of charge but advance registration is strongly encouraged, as space is limited. Please register via our Eventbrite page by clicking here. If Eventbrite is not accessible for any reason, please RSVP by sending an email to museumaccess@gmail.com.

Location:
The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is located at West 46th Street & 12th Avenue. There is a drop-off lane on the southbound lane of the West Side Highway, between West 45th & West 46th Streets. The event is taking place in the Great Hall, at the far end of the Hangar Deck, and is accessible by elevator. For directions and parking, please see Plan Your Visit to the Intrepid Museum.

For any requests regarding accessible services or related accommodations, please contact (646) 381–5163 or access@intrepidmuseum.org at least two weeks prior to the program.
To Register: Inclusion in the Museum Workplace Workshop.
Questions about this workshop? We’d love to hear from you! Please email us at museumaccess@gmail.com

Save the date for MAC’s next workshop:

Teachers of Students with Autism Share Their Museum Experiences at the New York Transit Museum on Wednesday, November 13th from 4-6PM. RSVP here.

Interested in more resources about job training
and inclusion in the workspace?

Check out our recent blog post “A Chance to Shine”: Learning from Adults on the Autism Spectrum.

About MAC

The Museum Access Consortium (MAC) strives to enable people with disabilities to access cultural facilities of all types. To learn more about MAC, join MAC on Facebook and see MAC for more information and a (free) membership form.
Visit the MAC blog for more information about providing
more welcoming experiences to visitors on the autism spectrum.
We would also like to say “thank you!” once again to The FAR Fund
for making this workshop series possible.

And you can help.
Our workshops are free and open to the public and your gift makes a difference.
Please consider making a contribution
to the Museum Access Consortium at NY Charities.

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