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Giving Voice Teen Program

A collaboration between
CCDC and VSA arts of Colorado

June 8 - July 31, 2009
M-Th 10:00am - 3:00pm

This unique program is for teens with disabilities who are interested in learning about disability and equal rights, advocacy and legislative action AND who enjoy expressing themselves through the arts.
Teens will work with policy makers in the morning and professional artists with
disabilities in the afternoon.
Subjects covered include:

-Disability Culture
-History of ADA
-Principles of Self-Advocacy
-Graphic Design
-Theater / Public Speaking
-Painting and Sculpture

Interview is required. Applicants must submit a pre-questionnaire prior to their interview. Interns accepted to the program must attend all workshops for the
entire program unless there is a preapproved excused absence. The program
is limited to 10 interns.

For applications and general information contact Jaime Lewis at 303.839.1775
For information on arts program activities contact:
Emily vonSwearingen at evonswearingen@ccdconline.org
or leave a message at the office