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A Place to Be – Where Music meets Therapy
Biography
Helping people face, navigate, and overcome life’s challenges using the therapeutic arts.
People with Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy; Emotional Challenges of coping with bullying or self-esteem issues; people living with chronic illness such as Lyme disease and Cancer and those who just need A Place To Be.
Our clients come from all over Northern Virginia including, Loudoun County, Clarke County, Frederick County, Middleburg, Aldie, Leesburg, Winchester, Berryville, Ashburn, Hamilton, Purcellville, Chantilly, Lovettsville, Round Hill, Warrenton, Gainsville, Bristow, and Fauquier County.
ArtStream
Biography
ArtStream’s classes, workshops, and performing companies fuel each student’s imagination, creativity, and focus. And that’s not all. Students improve communication and social skills and develop friendships. Newly discovered talents and capabilities improve self-esteem, poise, and confidence that extend into their daily lives. All students are valued for their creative contributions. ArtStream’s demanding and very entertaining process encourages students to discover their creativity and strengths and perform with confidence!
ArtStream programs are open to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including autism. Participants should be able to function in groups of up to 30 people with 1:4 staffing; independently meet self-care needs; follow directions; and demonstrate respectful, safe behavior at all times. Unless otherwise noted, ArtStream classes and performing companies are open to adults 18+. You do not need to have any acting experience to take a class or workshop.
Fairfax County Therapeutic Recreation
Biography
Therapeutic Recreation Services provides opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to develop the skills that enable them to participate in the recreation and leisure programs of their choice.
Staff is committed to providing services, education and resources to meet the needs of participants and assist them on the road toward lifelong participation and enjoyment in recreation and leisure activities. Staff also provides support and advocacy to individuals who wish to participate in general recreation activities.
