Access/VSA International Network

Access/VSA International Network Our mission is to connect a vibrant network working towards full inclusion of people w/ disabilities.

The Kennedy Center's VSA programs offer multi-faceted, unparalleled opportunities for youth, with disabilities, who have aspirations in the performing and visual arts.

Good morning LEAD! ☀️ It’s day one of the conference in Philly. Registration is open!
08/12/2026

Good morning LEAD! ☀️ It’s day one of the conference in Philly. Registration is open!

Capacity Building Workshops start today!! Main conference begins tomorrow. See you soon in Philly! 🙌
08/11/2026

Capacity Building Workshops start today!! Main conference begins tomorrow. See you soon in Philly! 🙌

The LEAD main conference and capacity building workshop rates go up on Tuesday, July 28! Don't miss coming to the confer...
07/22/2026

The LEAD main conference and capacity building workshop rates go up on Tuesday, July 28! Don't miss coming to the conference at the lowest price.

All registrations submitted after Monday, July 27 will incur a $100 late registration fee. Learn more at accesslead.org!

LEAD 2026 is coming up in less than a month! 500+ of your arts and accessibility colleagues have registered. Are you joi...
07/13/2026

LEAD 2026 is coming up in less than a month! 500+ of your arts and accessibility colleagues have registered. Are you joining us too?

Leadership Exchange in Arts & Disability Annual Conference
August 11-14, 2026 in Philadephia, PA

Learn more or register today at accesslead.org. Conference rates increase starting Tuesday, July 28!

Camp cheers all around. We are just ONE month away from the 2026 LEAD Conference in Philadelphia, PA! There's still time...
07/11/2026

Camp cheers all around. We are just ONE month away from the 2026 LEAD Conference in Philadelphia, PA! There's still time to sign up. Head to accesslead.org for all the details!

Don't miss out! Here are some upcoming LEAD Conference deadlines to be mindful of:- Merch pre-sale ends: Friday, July 10...
07/09/2026

Don't miss out! Here are some upcoming LEAD Conference deadlines to be mindful of:

- Merch pre-sale ends: Friday, July 10
- Hotel rates expire: Wednesday, July 15
- Conference rates increase by $100: Tuesday, July 28

Head to accesslead.org for all the info!

The deadline for discounted merch is coming up this Friday, July 10! Pre-order your LEAD t-shirts and stickers now, for ...
07/08/2026

The deadline for discounted merch is coming up this Friday, July 10! Pre-order your LEAD t-shirts and stickers now, for shipping or pick up at the August conference in Philly. All shipped items will head out on or around July 31.

👕 T-shirts (XS-4XL) - Regular $25 / On Sale $22 until July 10
🤟 Vinyl Stickers - Regular $5 / On Sale $4 until July 10 (Bundle of all 7 stickers - Regular $30 / On Sale $24)

Order now at leadshop.square.site or shop in person at the LEAD Conference August 12-14, at our summer camp shop near registration.

All proceeds directly benefit the LEAD Conference and our network of webinars, learning, networking, and connection throughout the year!

On Friday, July 24, award-winning jazz pianist Justin Kauflin joins six talented emerging disabled musicians in a showca...
07/07/2026

On Friday, July 24, award-winning jazz pianist Justin Kauflin joins six talented emerging disabled musicians in a showcase performance for the 2026 Access/VSA International Young Musicians Program. This concert at the Library of Congress Coolidge Auditorium commemorates Disability Pride Month and the signing anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

This event is FREE to attend. Advance RSVPs are appreciated and can be made at the link at the bottom of this post.

A protégé of Clark Terry and collaborator of Quincy Jones, Kauflin blends post-bop and gospel influences in his playing. He has been featured in publications including the New York Times, DownBeat, The New Yorker and the LA Times. After losing his sight at age 11, he channeled that turning point into a life of extraordinary music, mentorship and advocacy. A 2012 alumnus of the Access/VSA program, Kauflin embodies the promise of young musicians with disabilities.

Over its four-decade history, the Access/VSA International Young Musicians has equipped young disabled musicians with the tools for career development in the music industry. This year’s cohort includes musicians spanning the genres of classical, rock, R&B and more. This concert is presented by the Kennedy Center’s Access/VSA program in cooperation with the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled and the Music Division of the Library of Congress. The IYM program is funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421F240164.

Co-presented with The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS). Learn more at www.loc.gov.

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