All of us at VSA believe the arts are an essential avenue of growth and independence in the education and careers of persons with disabilities. VSA administers numerous programs implemented through a network of local, state, national and international VSA organizations and affiliates, in collaboration or partnership with educational and cultural institutions, arts agencies, associations for people with disabilities, and health and rehabilitation organizations.
VSA implements various inclusive programs and resources designed to integrate the creative arts into educational and community programs for persons with and without disabilities, as well as the leadership of cultural institutions and educators for excellence in inclusive arts programming. We invite you to learn more about our programs and to take part in our mission.
Educational Publications
VSA publishes educational program resources for use in classroom environments geared towards utilizing arts-based curricula to increase disability awareness, encourage expression, improve learning, and grow self-esteem. Among our publications are:
Start with the Arts, an instructional program geared towards young children that explore common education themes.
Express Diversity!, a guide for teachers, students, and families used to increase disability awareness, communication, and self-esteem.
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