xploring Accessibility, Inclusion and Arts Education
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Dates: June 9 and 10, 2006

Location: Hilton Washington, Washington DC

Call for Presenters Proposal Submission:
Deadline is Friday, December 23, 2005


Call for Presenters

June 9 - 10, 2006
Hilton Washington
Washington, D.C.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:
Friday, December 23, 2005

VSA arts invites educators, artists, program staff, researchers, and access coordinators to share their expertise and innovative practices.

Keynote Speaker -
Temple Grandin, Ph.D., best-selling author and noted speaker on autism.

The VSA arts International Conference is for professionals in the arts, education, and disability fields committed to growing inclusive communities and taking bold steps to expand opportunities for all people to learn through, participate in, and enjoy the arts.
Join us in taking
Bold Steps in Breaking through Barriers
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Bold steps to create unquestioned access to inclusive arts learning programs in schools and communities that develop artistic, academic, and social skills for everyone.

Bold steps to establish an inclusive arts community where everyone is welcome and can fully experience and delight in the offerings.

Bold steps to empower people with disabilities to become accomplished professionals in their field of choice within the arts.

Professionals working in formal or informal learning contexts are invited to submit proposals:

Please download the brochure and application:
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* Teaching artists
* Classroom educators
* Researchers
* Museum educators
* Education administrators
* Arts administrators
* Arts program providers
* Access/504 coordinators
* Community instructors

The conference registration fee will be waived for presenters in lieu of honoraria.
Alternative Formats or Questions?

If you would like an alternative format to the information presented on the Call for Presenters webpages, or have any questions regarding the conference, please contact Stephanie Litvak at 1-800-933-8721, 1-202-628-2800 (voice), 1-202-737-0645 (TTY), or via email at conference@vsarts.org.