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REC & ENTERTAINMENT
Fri., Nov. 15, 2024: Bridges Fun Friday- Create a Keychain: Free social event for youth with disabilities ages 14-24 in West Nyack.
Mon., Dec. 2, 2024: Hear Our Voices Book Club: Social group for young adults of all reading levels. Includes book-ish games, talk about favorite reads, and discover new books with all types of disability representation. There’s no required reading to join each meeting. See registration for additional dates.
Sun., Dec. 15, 2024 and Sat., Jan. 11, 2024: NY Botanical Garden Holiday Train Show Sensory Friendly: Sensory Friendly Mornings for a calmer visit to the Holiday Train Show. Additionally, ticket provides access to NYBG’s outdoor gardens and collections.
Fall, 2024: Jacob Burns Film Center’s Sensory Friendly Screenings: Located in Pleasantville, N.Y.
Fall, 2024: Bedford Playhouse Sensory-Friendly Screenings: Located in Bedford, N.Y.
Fall, 2024: ReelAbilities New York Fall Lineup: ReelAbilities is a film festival and streaming service focusing on people with disabilities. All events and screenings are held at the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan.
Fall, 2024: Intrepid Museum Fall Access Programs: NYC’s Intrepid Museum’s programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.
Sun., Jan. 5, 2024: New York City Ballet Sensory-Friendly George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker®: Slight modifications include adjustments to lighting and sound levels, designated break areas and additional event staffing to assist with audience needs.
Year-Round: The Boost’s Guide to the Best Museums for People with Developmental Disabilities
Photo: Holiday Train Show (Courtesy of the New York Botanical Garden)
