Who We Are

Barrier-Free is a non-profit, disability service organization that provides inclusive art, self-advocacy, and social programming to the community for adults with disabilities.

Theater

We offer two inclusive theater companies where adults 18+ come together to create original one-act musicals.  We serve adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism.

​Our seasons are 7 months long and culminate with a performance at McDaniel Theater.
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Social

Barrier-Free offers a monthly social club outing for adults 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism.  Social club outings change each month and vary in cost.

These are staffed events with the goal of building  friendship and developing independent life skills.
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Self-Advocacy

Through our classes and workshops, adults 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities and autism learn and practice self-advocacy skills.

Self-advocacy skills translate to all areas of life including the workplace, home, friendships, and more. 
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What's new at Barrier-Free?

Join our Virtual 5k

Join us for a month-long 5k race to support Barrier-Free!
This is a virtual race which means you participate from anywhere in the world! 
How it works:
  • Register for the race.
  • Complete your 5k in whatever way you prefer - walking, running, biking, etc.!  Make sure to time your race.
  • Return to the virtual results portal by October 31st to input your race time and distance results.
  • Check the mail for your medal!

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our opportunities for fundraising are limited.  Help support Barrier-Free by registering today!
 

Original Short-Film "Muscle Beach"

On August 6th, our short-film "Muscle Beach" premiered via Youtube & Facebook live.  Thank you to our audience members for the outpouring of support and love for our actors!

International Collaboration

On July 25, 2020, Barrier-Free joined forces with Blue Apple Theatre to share a co-presented "hands across the ocean" workshop.  Blue Apple Theatre is a non-profit company in the UK that "produces high-quality theatre, dance and film to challenge prejudice and transform the lives of people with a learning disability."  Click here for the full story.

Have you registered?

Check Out Our Work

Clip from Inclusive Theater Company A's show, A Spooktacular House Party (2019).  Written and directed by Britt Burr.
If my son is "off" or quiet, never once has Britt given up, or gotten discouraged. She is patient, and knows he'll find his words. She believes in him.... and continues to have an extraordinary impact on my sons world,

- Melanie Rawlings, mother of Alex White, Barrier-Free actor

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Barrier-Free actors Mike Eaton and Alex White in What it Means to be Super (2019).

By the Numbers

​4:1

Average Actor-Staff Ratio

50+

Actors in our Programs

16+

Programs per Year

​96%

Participant Retention Rate