WELCOMING ALL ABILITIES
The newest program at the Taubman, Happy HeARTs serves members of our community of varied abilities including but not limited to individuals and their families who identify as:
- Blind or have low vision
- Deaf or hard of hearing
- Neurodiverse (Autism Spectrum, Sensory Processing, Learning Disabilities)
- Living with varied intellectual, developmental, and emotional abilities
Participants can enjoy the galleries and take part in art-inspired activities that are accessible and sensory-friendly. Happy HeARTs offers a safe space for families with children and adults of all abilities, whether it is a quiet space to avoid or unwind from sensory overload, or a space to fully express your engagement and creativity.
Examples of groups who have participated in this program include and are not limited to: School groups, Adult Care and Skill-Building Programs, Veterans with PTSD, Grief Groups, Recovery Programs, and Community Programs.
Schedule a Session
Qualifying groups can schedule a visit to the Museum for a Happy HeARTs Tour that includes an exhibition tour, a related art project, and fun in Art Venture, the Museum’s family-friendly, interactive creativity gallery featuring themed stations.
Contact Katie Hirsch at [email protected] or (540) 342-5760 to learn more and register for this free program.
Happy HeARTs is made possible through funding from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
We are also grateful to Mountain Valley Pipeline for their support of this program.
If you would like to help support this program, please visit https://www.taubmanmuseum.org/give/donate.
