Capable Somerville 2014
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A one-of-a-kind event merging art and accessibility, in celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. From 5:30-7 PM is a series of exciting presentations on disability and employment in the 21st century, including a demonstration of new accessible technology from InnoTria, an interactive presentation on living and working while blind, and a discussion with people who are leading the way on creating disability employment in the Greater Boston Area.
From 7-9 PM, a true first: four poets with disabilities, all stars of the New England slam scene, will take to the stage to share their art. Ariel Baker-Gibbs, Lewis Morris of Flatline Poetry, former Mill City slammaster Zeke Russell will all spotlight, and the featured poet of the evening will be slam legend Ryk McIntyre.
When:
Thursday, October 30, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Where:
Somerville City Hall 93 Highland Ave. Somerville, MA, 02143 Contact: Hosted by the Somerville Commission for Persons with Disabilities
The event is free, and refreshments will be provided from our sponsors Masala Restaurant. The Somerville Armory is wheelchair accessible, and ASL interpretation will be provided. For other accessibility needs, or for more information, please email colinjkillick@gmail.com.
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