All-Access Nights
On Wednesday evenings, SPAC School of the Arts provides music, theatre, and dance classes designed for students with autism and any intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. The classes are intended for students ages 9-17, but all ages are welcome to attend. Families and caregivers are also welcome and encouraged to attend.
Program Details
All-Access nights will take place every Wednesday at SPAC’s School of the Arts at 99 S Broadway, Saratoga Springs NY.
The space will be open for students to arrive at 4:30pm with classes starting at 5:00pm. All classes would end by 7:30pm.
Program Dates: Nov 6, Nov 13, Nov 20, Dec 4, Dec 11
Cost
The All-Access program will be FREE to all participants and families who attend.
Resources Available
- Theatre class
- Dance class
- Music class
- Sensory friendly room
- Low light
- Soft ambient music or white noise
- Comfortable seating options
- Self-led craft projects
- Optional quiet games (e.g. chess, checkers)
- Fidget devices
- Noise-cancelling headphones
- Ear plugs
- Sunglasses
- Sensory map of the school
- Signage outside of rooms indicating lighting and noise levels
- Schedules and agendas for classes, printed and announced verbally
- Public restrooms including gender neutral and ADA compliant
- Water bottle refill station and compostable cups
- Multiple Teaching Artists and/or school staff members in every studio to facilitate
- Dedicated area for family/caregiver interaction and dialogue
- Family/caregiver talks with community organizations and resource providers
- Common area with tables, chairs, and a small library of children’s books and toys
- Outdoor courtyard with rocking chairs (when weather permits)
- Three wheelchair-accessible parking spots with a ramp near the front entrance of the school
Participation Options
We encourage participation in whatever way feels the most comfortable. Some ways to participate could include:
- “I want to dance in dance class.”
- “I want to watch a class.”
- “I want to draw and listen to the improv theatre class.”
- “I want to sit and read while my sibling participates in music class.”
Next Steps
As we work on planning this new program, we are asking all interested parties to please fill out this online survey. If you prefer to contact us by phone or email, please use our school contact information below:
Email: School@spac.org
Telephone: 518-587-3331 extension 181