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Access/VSA International Network Our mission is to connect a vibrant network working towards full inclusion of people w/ disabilities.

The Kennedy Center's VSA programs offer multi-faceted, unparalleled opportunities for youth, with disabilities, who have aspirations in the performing and visual arts.

Applications for the 2027 Access/VSA Creative Careers Programs close in ONE MONTH on November 19th at 11:59pm ET!Ā Ā šŸŽØ Acc...
10/19/2026

Applications for the 2027 Access/VSA Creative Careers Programs close in ONE MONTH on November 19th at 11:59pm ET!Ā 
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šŸŽØ Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program: Thrive
Thrive is a juried career development program and exhibition of work by visual artists with disabilities, ages 16-25. This yearā€™s exhibition theme asks artists to consider how their life and their art are flourishing.
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šŸŽ¶ Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program
This opportunity is open to disabled musicians ages 14-25 of any instrument or genre including classical, jazz, hip-hop, rock and more! These musicians participate in a performance opportunity, one-on-one mentorship, and career development workshops.
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šŸ“ Access/VSA Playwright Discovery ProgramĀ 
These talented young writers enrolled in secondary school (generally, ages 14-19) participate in a script development program and explore the theater, film, and television industries through exclusive workshops, networking opportunities, and mentorship.
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If you have questions about the programs, the application process, or are looking for tips on creating a strong application please visit our website and/or view the recording of our recent webinar. Both resources are linked in our bio!Ā 

For U.S. applications, these programs are funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240164.

Applications for the 2027 Access/VSA Creative Careers Programs close in ONE MONTH on November 19th at 11:59pm ET!Ā 
Ā 
šŸŽ¶ Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program
This opportunity is open to disabled musicians ages 14-25 of any instrument or genre including classical, jazz, hip-hop, rock and more! These musicians participate in a performance opportunity, one-on-one mentorship, and career development workshops.
Ā 
If you have questions about the program, the application process, or are looking for tips on creating a strong application please visit our website and/or view the recording of our recent webinar. Both resources are linked in our bio!Ā 

For U.S. applications, these programs are funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240164.

Applications for the 2027 Access/VSA Creative Careers Programs close in ONE MONTH on Novem

The Smithsonian Office of Visitor Accessibility and Access/VSA are seeking people aged 18 and up with hearing loss for a...
10/09/2026

The Smithsonian Office of Visitor Accessibility and Access/VSA are seeking people aged 18 and up with hearing loss for a study on assistive listening systems in museums and theaters. Users will spend up to 4 hours testing different systems at a performance or exhibit and provide feedback on their experience. Participants will receive a $100.00 gift card.

Who Qualifies?
ā€¢Must be 18 years of age
ā€¢Must be fluent in spoken and written English
ā€¢Must have self-reported hearing difficulties
ā€¢Must have used an assistive listening device withing the last 12 months
ā€¢Must be in or willing to travel to Washington, D.C.

If interested, please complete this screening survey: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/G3Qg2dWwcS. The survey will only take a few minutes to complete. If eligible, a member of the research team will contact you for scheduling.

For questions or to receive the screening survey in an alternate format, contact us at [email protected].

The effort is a part of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center (DHH RERC, HHS/ACL/NIDILRR grant number 90REGE0027) led by Gallaudet University, with the Hearing Loss Association of America serving as a collaborating partner.

IRB Approval: HS26021

Applications are OPEN for the 2027 Access/VSA Creative Careers Programs!Ā Ā šŸŽØ Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program: T...
09/16/2026

Applications are OPEN for the 2027 Access/VSA Creative Careers Programs!Ā 
Ā 
šŸŽØ Access/VSA Emerging Young Artists Program: Thrive
Thrive is a juried career development program and exhibition of work by visual artists with disabilities, ages 16-25. This yearā€™s exhibition theme asks artists to consider how their life and their art are flourishing.
Ā 
šŸŽ¶ Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program
This opportunity is open to disabled musicians ages 14-25 of any instrument or genre including classical, jazz, hip-hop, rock and more! These musicians participate in a performance opportunity, one-on-one mentorship, and career development workshops.
Ā 
šŸ“ Access/VSA Playwright Discovery ProgramĀ 
These talented young writers enrolled in secondary school (generally, ages 14-19) participate in a script development program and explore the theater, film, and television industries through exclusive workshops, networking opportunities, and mentorship.
Ā 
We will be hosting a webinar on September 22nd with more information on how to submit your best application! Learn more at the links in our bio!Ā 
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For U.S. applications, these programs are funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240164.

Good morning LEAD! ā˜€ļø Itā€™s day one of the conference in Philly. Registration is open!
08/12/2026

Good morning LEAD! ā˜€ļø Itā€™s day one of the conference in Philly. Registration is open!

Capacity Building Workshops start today!! Main conference begins tomorrow. See you soon in Philly! šŸ™Œ
08/11/2026

Capacity Building Workshops start today!! Main conference begins tomorrow. See you soon in Philly! šŸ™Œ

The LEAD main conference and capacity building workshop rates go up on Tuesday, July 28! Don't miss coming to the confer...
07/22/2026

The LEAD main conference and capacity building workshop rates go up on Tuesday, July 28! Don't miss coming to the conference at the lowest price.

All registrations submitted after Monday, July 27 will incur a $100 late registration fee. Learn more at accesslead.org!

LEAD 2026 is coming up in less than a month! 500+ of your arts and accessibility colleagues have registered. Are you joi...
07/13/2026

LEAD 2026 is coming up in less than a month! 500+ of your arts and accessibility colleagues have registered. Are you joining us too?

Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability Annual Conference
August 11-14, 2026 in Philadephia, PA

Learn more or register today at accesslead.org. Conference rates increase starting Tuesday, July 28!

Camp cheers all around. We are just ONE month away from the 2026 LEAD Conference in Philadelphia, PA! There's still time...
07/11/2026

Camp cheers all around. We are just ONE month away from the 2026 LEAD Conference in Philadelphia, PA! There's still time to sign up. Head to accesslead.org for all the details!

Don't miss out! Here are some upcoming LEAD Conference deadlines to be mindful of:- Merch pre-sale ends: Friday, July 10...
07/09/2026

Don't miss out! Here are some upcoming LEAD Conference deadlines to be mindful of:

- Merch pre-sale ends: Friday, July 10
- Hotel rates expire: Wednesday, July 15
- Conference rates increase by $100: Tuesday, July 28

Head to accesslead.org for all the info!

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