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April Bulletin

4/12/2022

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April Bulletin

Contents:

  • Autism Awareness Month

  • Performance Photo Galleries

  • THANK YOU - Purple Bucket!

  • PEEPshow Now Open

  • Virtual Info Session

  • NEW Programs & Classes

  • Art & Wine Festival

  • Community Events

Barrier-Free Announcements

Celebrating Autism Awareness Month

Autism Awareness Month April 1 - 30

Join us all throughout April and year-round as we celebrate the achievements, talents, and abilities, of neurodiverse individuals with autism!

Performance Photo Galleries

A BIG thank you to Mort Shuman for expertly capturing our Saturday, March 19th performances!

Click Here - S’mores Wars Photos
Click Here - One Star Resort Photos

THANK YOU!

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!

27 days, three phenomenal performances, over 80 unique donors, and two matching donors, we have raised $20,104 for our Purple Bucket Campaign.

Thank you for helping us keep our programs affordable and accessible. Thank you for supporting our mission. Thank you for supporting inclusion.

Click Here to Donate

15th Annual PEEPshow!

The 15th Annual PEEPshow opens TODAY April 8 - 18 at The TownMall of Westminster!

Please vote online or in-person for Barrier-Free's submission "S'mores Wars” made by our Studio members!

This sweet fundraising event features marshmallow masterpieces all crafted from or inspired by PEEPS®. You can view the entries for free and buy votes for your favorites, with all proceeds benefiting the Arts Council.

Barrier-Free is proud to be funded in part by a Community Arts Development grant from the Carroll County Arts Council.

Virtual Info Session

Join us on Zoom Tuesday, April 19th at 6:15pm to learn about Barrier-Free's Life Skills & Social Studio, NEW Music Studio offerings, and Expressive Arts Classes.

Current and prospective Barrier-Free"ers" are encouraged to attend as well as community members seeking to learn more about Barrier-Free.

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link.

Click Here to Register

NEW - Barrier-Free Music Studio

Mike Morton, aka "Music Mike," Barrier-Free’s beloved Music Director is proud to present Barrier-Free’s Music Studio!

Music is a universal language that anyone can understand, and at the Barrier-Free Music Studio our goal is to make music accessible to everyone! We offer musical classes, lessons, and support for people of all abilities, with a focus on self expression and gaining self-confidence in your own voice. Music is an amazing way to break down the barriers that divide us.

Music Mike will be offering Music & Mentorship private lessons and Jam Sessions at The Music Studio located at 7520 Main St #103 Sykesville, MD 21784 on Sundays.

Click Here to Learn More

Click Below to see a Jam Session Sneak Peek

Summer Classes Now Enrolling!

All Summer classes will be offered IN-PERSON. Please check class details for the location.

BUNDLE & SAVE - click “Learn More” on any class.

​Currently Barrier-Free is not offering any virtual programming.

Summer Improv

Barrier-Free’s beloved summer class is back for ANOTHER round of acting fun! During the course of this 8-week class, participants will learn and engage in the basics of character-based improv and sketch comedy.

Learn More

Power Up!

This 8-week class will encourage individuals to practice various physical & drama skills - coordination, balance, and nonverbal communication - through lots of fun activities and exercises. These activities will include anything from a football toss to hip-hop dancing - something to keep everyone engaged and excited!

Learn More

Join us at the Art & Wine Festival

Saturday, May 7

Barrier-Free Life Skills & Social Studio members are thrilled to be an Art Vendor at the upcoming Art & Wine Festival in Downtown Sykesville!

Stop by to support our members!

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Community Events

Run Wild for Autism

Please join Pathfinders for Autism for their 12th Annual Run Wild for Autism. The run is back in person at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore to bring a day of awareness, competition and fundraising for the community.

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Transition Symposium

​​​​​​​A free 4-part webinar series designed for transitioning individuals and their families.

There are two webinars left!

Learn More

Shine in Your Own Light Showcase

Join the Howard Count Autism Society for an evening of artistic expression! Shine! in Your Own Light Showcase featuring the performances and visual art of teens and adults with Autism.

Learn More

Thank you for you support!

Highlights from S’mores Wars at McDaniel College Theater!

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March Bulletin

3/5/2022

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March Bulletin

Contents:

  • Inclusive Theater Shows

  • Guest Actor Cameos

  • Order a Digital Show Copy

  • Purple Bucket Campaign

  • NEW Music Studio

  • Spring & Summer Classes

  • Community Events

Barrier-Free Announcements

Join us for S’mores Wars & One Star Resort!

Join us March 12 & 13 2022 for the premiere of S'mores Wars & One Star Resort, LIVE & IN PERSON!

First, join us on Sweet Retreat Isle for the S'mores Wars competition! Reigning champion, Flamin' Roger, and his group of campfire friends will be coaching and cheering on a team of new competitors, each hoping to secure a win. Mix in a goofy airport crew, campfire songs, and WAY too much baggage for a laugh-out-loud adventure from start to finish! Ready? Set. S'mores!

Up next, what happens when a seemingly "great deal" dream island getaway turns into a vacation nightmare? You wind up at a One Star Resort complete with a bumpy shuttle service, a vegan restaurant, and a janky maintenance man named Steve. That's right. Steve. Brace for impact!

Click Here to Learn More About our Inclusive Theater Companies
Click Here to Purchase Advance Tickets

Guest Actor Cameos

Barrier-Free is thrilled to welcome Mayor Mona Becker and Mayor Stacy Link to the stage on Saturday, March 12 at 7pm and Sunday, March 13 at 2pm!

Dr. Becker has been a Westminster resident since 2003 and a champion for our community!

In addition to her role as the Mayor of Westminster, Dr. Becker co-founded the Environmental Studies Department at McDaniel College and is the Science Department Chair at Westminster High School.

They are an active member of the Carroll County Arts Council, the Westminster Farmer’s Market, and an advocate for downtown businesses.

Mayor Link has been a Sykesville resident since 2005. Her service to the community started in 2011 when she became part of the then grassroots downtown revitalization program. Soon thereafter, she was appointed to the Sykesville Historic District Commission, then served two terms on the Town Council before being elected Mayor of Sykesville in May, 2021.

Mayor Link has been an occupational therapist since 1997 and specializes in adaptive technology and environmental accessibility for persons with disabilities. She is a nationally certified assistive technology professional and holds an Executive Certificate in Home Modifications.

When our Barrier-Free Studio members are taking our strolls on Main Street in Sykesville, inevitably we run into Mayor Link, and it is always a pleasure to see her at one of her favorite local spots!

Can’t make it to the shows?

Barrier-Free's upcoming shows S'mores Wars & One Star Resort are being professionally recorded by School Days Productions!

Digital copies make the perfect keepsake or provide an opportunity to watch our shows if you are unable to attend in-person.

Click Here to Order a Digital Copy

Donate to our Purple Bucket Campaign

What is “The Purple Bucket Campaign?”

Annually in March, Barrier-Free hosts our largest direct donation campaign of the year, lovingly called “The Purple Bucket Campaign.”

The purple bucket is a nod to the early days of Barrier-Free where folks may remember purchasing tickets to see a show and having their change be made out of a plastic bucket.

Although we are a long way from plastic bucket days, we still rely on donations from our supporters to keep our programs affordable and accessible for all families.

Please make a donation to Barrier-Free this month and help us fill our bucket! Thank you for already helping us raise $3060!

Click Here to Donate

Sponsorship Levels

Donate by Saturday, March 5 to have your family or company name listed in our program for S’mores War & One Star Resort estimated to reach 1000+ individuals!

Click Here to View our Sponsorship Page

NEW - Barrier-Free Music Studio

Mike Morton, aka "Music Mike," Barrier-Free’s beloved Music Director is proud to present Barrier-Free’s Music Studio!

Music is a universal language that anyone can understand, and at the Barrier-Free Music Studio our goal is to make music accessible to everyone! We offer musical classes, lessons, and support for people of all abilities, with a focus on self expression and gaining self-confidence in your own voice. Music is an amazing way to break down the barriers that divide us.

Music Mike will be offering Music & Mentorship private lessons and Jam Sessions at The Music Studio located at 7520 Main St #103 Sykesville, MD 21784 on Sundays.

Click Here to Learn More

Click Below to see a Jam Session Sneak Peek

Spring/Summer Classes Now Enrolling!

All Spring & Summer classes will be offered IN-PERSON. Please check class details for the location.

BUNDLE & SAVE - click “Learn More” on any class.

​Currently Barrier-Free is not offering any virtual programming.

Silly Songs

Find Your Creative Voice! During this eight-week course, participants will gain confidence in their own voice through singalongs, music games, and songwriting workshops, culminating in an original song written by the whole group and recorded during rehearsals.

Learn More

Dating While Neurodiverse

Join us for an 8-week class for neurodiverse adults ages 18+ where we talk about it all! We'll cover everything from the social nuances of dating and navigating relationships to sexual education, consent, and appropriate ways to communicate.

Learn More

Summer Improv

Barrier-Free’s beloved summer class is back for ANOTHER round of acting fun! During the course of this 8-week class, participants will learn and engage in the basics of character-based improv and sketch comedy.

Learn More

Power Up!

This 8-week class will encourage individuals to practice various physical & drama skills - coordination, balance, and nonverbal communication - through lots of fun activities and exercises. These activities will include anything from a football toss to hip-hop dancing - something to keep everyone engaged and excited!

Learn More

Community Events

Traffic Stop Practice

EVERYONE feels anxiety when they see that police car light up behind them. You begin to wonder, “Am I in trouble?” “What did I do wrong?” In that moment, slowing down your brain and thinking about what you need to do can be difficult. So it’s time to start thinking about what you should do BEFORE you get pulled over. The goal is to have a safe interaction during a traffic stop.

Sign up now for Traffic Stop Practice Sessions, sponsored by Pathfinders for Autism, in Harford County (3/30), Frederick County (4/21), and Charles County (5/4)

Click Here to Learn More

2022 Transition Symposium

2022 TRANSITION SYMPOSIUM​​​​​​​

A free 4-part webinar series designed for transitioning youth ages 14-21 with IEP/504 plans, their families, and professionals.

The webinars will be held monthly via Zoom on February 17, March 15, April 21 and May 24, 2022.

Visit the REGISTRATION PAGE for more information.

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day

Get your celebration on during World Down Syndrome Day! Join us in Annapolis on March 21st for remarks from advocates and state leaders, refreshments, and plenty of dancing, as the state officially recognizes 3/21 as #WorldDownSyndromeDay!

Click Here to Register

Thank you for you support!

John and Gary are ready to safely escort you to the S’mores Wars on March 12 & 13 at McDaniel College Theater/ We’ll see you there!

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February Bulletin

2/1/2022

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February Bulletin

Contents:

  • Inclusive Theater Shows Coming March 2022

  • Buy an Ad or Shoutout in our Program

  • Dine Out & Support Barrier-Free

  • Spring & Summer Classes

  • Autism Masking

  • Purple Bucket Campaign

  • Community Events

Barrier-Free Announcements

Join us for S’mores Wars & One Star Resort!

Join us March 12 & 13 2022 for the premiere of S'mores Wars & One Star Resort, LIVE & IN PERSON!

First, join us on Sweet Retreat Isle for the S'mores Wars competition! Reigning champion, Flamin' Roger, and his group of campfire friends will be coaching and cheering on a team of new competitors, each hoping to secure a win. Mix in a goofy airport crew, campfire songs, and WAY too much baggage for a laugh-out-loud adventure from start to finish! Ready? Set. S'mores!

Up next, what happens when a seemingly "great deal" dream island getaway turns into a vacation nightmare? You wind up at a One Star Resort complete with a bumpy shuttle service, a vegan restaurant, and a janky maintenance man named Steve. That's right. Steve. Brace for impact!

Click Here to Learn More About our Inclusive Theater Companies
Click Here to Purchase Advance Tickets

Buy an Ad or Shoutout in our Program

Advertise or purchase a commemorative shoutout in Barrier-Free's program for S'mores Wars & One Star Resort, debuting March 12 & 13 at McDaniel College Alumni Hall Theater. Your ad will be included in our full color program and is estimated to reach 1000+ audience members across three performances.

Download our PDF Ad Form
Access our Digital Ad Form

Shoutout & Ad Examples

Join us at Glory Days!

February 13 - 19 - Glory Days in Sykesville, MD will donate 10% of the WHOLE week's sales (alcohol included). Make sure to ask your server for a copy of the ITEMIZED RECEIPT (not the charge card receipt) to bring back to Barrier-Free.

Receipts can be delivered to Barrier-Free staff at any program or mailed to 7520 Main St #103 Sykesville, MD 21784.

This is the FINAL opportunity to help fund our Inclusive Theater Company prop, costume, and set budget!

Don’t forget to share on social media!

Spring/Summer Classes Now Enrolling!

All Spring & Summer classes will be offered IN-PERSON. Please check class details for the location.

BUNDLE & SAVE - click “Learn More” on any class.

​Currently Barrier-Free is not offering any virtual programming.

Silly Songs

Find Your Creative Voice! During this eight-week course, participants will gain confidence in their own voice through singalongs, music games, and songwriting workshops, culminating in an original song written by the whole group and recorded during rehearsals.

Learn More

Dating While Neurodiverse

Join us for an 8-week class for neurodiverse adults ages 18+ where we talk about it all! We'll cover everything from the social nuances of dating and navigating relationships to sexual education, consent, and appropriate ways to communicate.

Learn More

Summer Improv

Barrier-Free’s beloved summer class is back for ANOTHER round of acting fun! During the course of this 8-week class, participants will learn and engage in the basics of character-based improv and sketch comedy.

Learn More

Power Up!

This 8-week class will encourage individuals to practice various physical & drama skills - coordination, balance, and nonverbal communication - through lots of fun activities and exercises. These activities will include anything from a football toss to hip-hop dancing - something to keep everyone engaged and excited!

Learn More

New Blog - Autism Masking

"Autism masking is precisely what it sounds like- camouflaging your autism traits to fit in."

Learn more about autism masking and hear first-hand from Emily Wachter, as she shares her experience with learning to unmask and how she has improved her self-identity.

Purple Bucket Campaign

Annually in March, Barrier-Free hosts our largest direct donation campaign of the year, lovingly called “The Purple Bucket Campaign.”

The purple bucket is a nod to the early days of Barrier-Free where folks may remember their change being made out of plastic bucket. Last year, we raised $8530 in support of Barrier-Free and this year we are aiming higher!

Barrier-Free is seeking donors planning to contribute amounts of $1000 or greater who want to double their impact by becoming purple bucket campaign matchers.

If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a campaign matcher, please reach out to us by March 1, 2022.

Pictured: Barrier-Free’s 2021 Purple Bucket Campaign totals.

Community Events

Towson University Autism Advocacy Basketball Games

Men's Basketball vs. Elon - Sunday, Feb 12 at 2pm

Women's Basketball vs. College of Charleston - Sunday, Feb 20 at 2pm

The Towson University Men's and Women's basketball teams are excited to host the upcoming Autism Advocacy basketball games at SECU Arena. Both teams are doing well this season, so let's support them as they chase their goals to win the conference title.

Tickets:

As part of the Autism community, you have access to discounted tickets ($5 off/ticket) for both games. Click on the link to purchase tickets. Promo code for both games is ADVOCACY.

Buy Tickets

2022 Transition Symposium

2022 TRANSITION SYMPOSIUM​​​​​​​

A free 4-part webinar series designed for transitioning youth ages 14-21 with IEP/504 plans, their families, and professionals.

The webinars will be held monthly via Zoom on February 17, March 15, April 21 and May 24, 2022.

Download the FLYER or visit the REGISTRATION PAGE for more information.

The State of Autism

Governor Larry Hogan's Virtual Listening Tour Launches

TheGovernor's Office of Community Initiatives is kicking off a series of "The State of Autism" listening sessions in all Maryland counties, starting with Howard County on Feb. 8. Sessions led by State Autism Coordinator, Katie Gandy, will be held in the other counties and Baltimore City twice weekly through May 5. The Office of Community Initiatives seeks to engage and learn from stakeholders as it builds a strategic plan to provide better resources for Maryland families. Let your voice be heard!

Click Here to Learn More

Thank you for you support!

Co. A actors enjoying rehearsal for their upcoming show S’mores Wars.

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December Bulletin

12/3/2021

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Contents:
Fundraising Updates
Inclusive Theater Company Exclusive
Carroll Arts Annual Festival of Wreaths
Holiday Gifts & Gift Cards
Individual Services
Thank You for your Generosity

THANK YOU for an outstanding #GivingTuesday!

Including donations that trickled in the next day, we raised $5186 from 41 unique donors, exceeding our $3000 goal!

Your generosity this holiday season makes a difference in the lives of the many neurodiverse individuals who participate in Barrier-Free programming. 

Thank You, AGAIN!

Stay tuned for more opportunities to dine out with Barrier-Free in 2022 including Chipotle, Chili's, and Glory Days!

Want an inside exclusive?

Ourinclusive theater companies  have been hard at work creating the themes, settings, plots, and characters for their ORIGNAL shows.

The scripts are officially complete, and our actors will now begin memorizing lines, blocking the scenes, and learning music & choreography.

□DRUM ROLL □
Company A's show is called S'mores Wars.
Company B's show is called One Star Resort.

Mark your calendars □ for our performance weekend - Saturday, March 12, and Sunday, March 13 2022 at McDaniel College.

24th Annual Festival of Wreaths

Barrier-Free is proud to have our wreath, "Inclusion Matters" on display in Carroll Arts Center's 24th Annual Festival of Wreaths!

Our wreath was handcrafted by Studio members - Amanda, Britt, Camren, Emma, Jenny, Lauren, Marcel, and Marie.

Barrier-Free's wreath will be on display at The Carroll Arts Center and the online gallery. You can also bid on our wreath at the link below!

Click Here to View the Wreaths & Bid
Holiday Gift Shopping
Have you started holiday shopping?

Don't forget to stop by theBarrier-Free Store to pick up some great holiday gifts!  Browse our selection of apparel and accessories ranging from hoodies to backpacks.

NEW this year - Barrier-Free gift cards eligible to be used for ANY Barrier-Free program tuition, social club, or merchandise.
Click Here to Browse the Barrier-Free Store
Don't Forget Your Barrier-Free Blend!
Need the perfect gift for a coffee-lover? Stop by Pork & Beans Store in Westminster for a bag of Barrier-Free Blend coffee as a another gift option.

15% of every bag purchased is donated to Barrier-Free!
Individual Services
In addition to our Inclusive Theater Companies, Life Skills & Social Studio, and Social Clubs, Barrier-Free also offers individual coaching services.

Services include academic coaching, life skill coaching, dating coaching, job coaching, one-on-one drama therapy sessions, and more.

Here's what one parent had to say about her experience with our job coaching services:


"Thanks so much for your assistance with Jared's interview skills and resume.  Having the written feedback after each session provided a springboard for us to work on some things at home.  Jared successfully interviewed at Carroll Lutheran Village and got the job!!! EmojiEmojiEmoji  You were able to tailor the sessions to specifically what type of interview Jared would have, using his prior experience and references.  Thank you also for taking Jared to a Sykesville business for more practice interviewing!  The real-world experience taught him to be a little more flexible during an interview!"
Click Here to Explore our Individual Services
Thank You for Your Support!
Pictured Above: Life Skills & Social Studio crew enjoying an outing in Downtown Sykesville.
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November Bulletin

11/1/2021

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Contents:
Giving Tuesday
Grant Award Announcement
Celebrating our Barrier-Free"ers!"
The Greene Turtle Fundraiser
Carroll Arts Annual Festival of Wreaths
Holiday Gifts & Gift Cards
Giving Tuesday - Donate Early!

Giving Tuesday occurs the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the United States. It is touted as a "global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world."

This year, consider making a donation to Barrier-Free to support our mission of inclusivity.

You can also support Barrier-Free by hosting a personal Giving Tuesday Facebook Fundraiser!  PLAN AHEAD - On Tuesday, November 30 Facebook will be matching the first $8 million in donations made via their social network!

Click Here to Donate via our Website
Click Here to Visit our Facebook Page
Community Arts Development Grant

Barrier-Free is thrilled to announce we have been awarded a Community Arts Development Grant from the Carroll County Arts Council and Maryland Arts Council.

This $4760 grant will serve as general operating support for Barrier-Free and will support the financial well-being and growth of our organization.

We are grateful to have the talents and efforts of our participants, actors, and teaching team recognized by the Arts Council.

Thank you Carroll County Arts Council for your support!!

Celebrating our Barrier-Free"ers"
Did you know November 11, was World Origami Day? 

We want to give a special shoutout to Alexander Willis, for the splendid origami creations he creates every day!

Alexander loves to share his origami gifts with friends at Barrier-Free and the local shop owners when we head into Downtown Sykesville.

Alexander also sold 44 origami creations at our September Art Gallery, earning $110!
Dine Out & Support Barrier-Free

Join us Monday, November 22 at The Greene Turtle Westminster to support Barrier-Free! 

The fundraiser lasts ALL-DAY and is dine-in or carry-out eligible.  Barrier-Free will receive 20% of all checks including beverages!

Save this flyer to show your server when paying.

We'll see you there!

24th Annual Festival of Wreaths

Barrier-Free has submitted an entry into the Carroll Arts Center 24th Annual Festival of Wreaths!

Our wreath was handcrafted by Studio members - Amanda, Britt, Camren, Emma, Jenny, Lauren, Marcel, and Marie.

Barrier-Free's wreath will be on display at The Carroll Arts Center and the online gallery. More information regarding bidding is coming soon.

Click Here for More Festival Info
Holiday Gift Shopping
Have you started holiday shopping?

Don't forget to stop by the Barrier-Free Store to pick up some great holiday gifts!  Browse our selection of apparel and accessories ranging from hoodies to backpacks.

NEW this year - Barrier-Free gift cards eligible to be used for ANY Barrier-Free program tuition, social club, or merchandise.
Click Here to Browse the Barrier-Free Store
Thank you for your support!
Pictured above: Emma, Michelle, Alexa, and Madison mid-improv scene at Inclusive Theater Company A rehearsal
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