Paralysis Resource Guide - (Page 195) RECREATION ART AND CREATIVITY The arts enrich our lives in countless ways, whether we create art or appreciate its beauty, truth or abstraction. The worlds of creative endeavor and artistic expression are inclusive; there are no limitations on imagination. There are only a few restrictions on accessing the tools of art; musical instruments, paintbrushes, pencils or video cameras are fairly adaptable. Because art is infinite and unconditional, people with disabilities are free to express themselves without physical, social, or attitudinal barriers. The arts are not recreation, per se, but they can be uplifting, refreshing and socially involving. The arts provide unlimited possibilities for personal, academic, and professional success. By engaging in the arts, people with disabilities are able to greatly contribute to their communities, help extinguish old stereotypes regarding disability, and create a culture truly representative of all people. The arts help forge a collective identity. People with disabilities share common experiences through the expression of their struggles and histories. Below are resources for art, dance, music and other performing arts, including motion pictures and television. Resources: VSA (formerly Very Special Arts) creates learning opportunities through creative writing, dance, drama, music and the visual arts for people with disabilities. There are affiliates in 39 states and 67 countries. VSA, 818 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 600, Washington, DC, 20006; toll-free 800-933-8721; or visit the Internet site http://www.vsarts.org The National Arts and Disability Center (NADC) is an information, technical assistance and referral center specializing in arts and disability. NADC is dedicated to full inclusion of children and adults with disabilities into the visual, performing, media, and literary arts communities. NADC, Tarjan Center for Developmental Disabilities; 300 UCLA Medical Plaza Suite #3310, Los Angeles, CA 90095-6967; telephone 310-794-1141; or see the Web site at http://nadc.ucla.edu 195 http://www.vsarts.org http://nadc.ucla.edu
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