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June Bulletin

6/1/2022

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June Bulletin

Contents:

  • Inclusive Theater Returns

  • Upcoming Events

  • Anniversary of The Studio

  • Team Promotions

  • OUT Loud - New Group

  • Music Studio & Jam Sessions

  • In the News

  • Community Events

Barrier-Free Announcements

Inclusive Theater Season Returns!

We're back!! Our Inclusive Theater season kicks off in September where we will work collaboratively to create ALL-NEW, ORIGINAL musicals!

We will once again be performing on stage, for a live audience in March 2022 at McDaniel College.

Inclusive Theater Company A is for adults 18+ with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Inclusive Theater Company B is for adults 18+ with autism.

​In some instances, you may join BOTH groups if you have a dual diagnosis.

Click here to learn more about our drama-therapy-based, Inclusive Theater process.

Click Here to Register for Co. A
Click Here to Register for Co. B

Barrier-Free in the Community

Join us at an upcoming event to meet our Barrier-Free"ers" and support their work by purchasing art pieces or allowing us to share about Barrier-Free's work and mission.

Community events allow us to be visible and integrated into our community while putting our life skills and social skills to good use!

Click any image below to learn more!

Celebrating Milestones

The Life Skills & Social Studio in Downtown Sykesville celebrates its one year anniversary this month!

Amazon Wishlist

Help us celebrate this milestone by purchasing an item from Barrier-Free’s Amazon wishlist!

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Movin’ On Up!

We are excited to share that we have three fantastic team members accepting new roles within Barrier-Free!

Marie joined us all the way from Iowa as a Graduate Intern studying Drama Therapy in September of 2021. Marie dove head first into all things Barrier-Free and has become an integral part of our entire organization's success. We are thrilled to promote her to Assistant Director Co. A & B for the 2022 - 2023 theater season!

Kelsey has been bringing her creative A-game and inclusive leadership to the table for the past six years at Barrier-Free. After years spent as a mentor, assistant director, and teaching artist, Kelsey will now be taking on her largest role yet - Director of Company A!

Aaron is an attendee of Barrier-Free’s Life Skills and Social Studio, as well as an actor in Inclusive Theater Company B. They are passionate about advocacy for the neurodiverse and disabled communities, making them the perfect fit to be our assistant for OUT Loud and a Peer Mentor within Barrier-Free.

Join us in congratulating Marie, Kelsey, and Aaron on their new roles!

New Group - OUT Loud

LGBTQ+ & Neurodiversity

We are proud to present OUT Loud, a social and peer-support group for neurodiverse LGBTQ+ folx to gather, build community, and make supportive connections. We meet on the Third Thursday of the month in Downtown Sykesville.

Learn More

Jam Sessions & Mayor Link

Come rock out with Music Mike and crew on Sundays for fun-filled jam sessions! Mayor Stacy Link and her sister Jennifer recently stopped by and LOVED it!

Your first jam session is free!

Add on a one-on-one Music & Mentorship lesson with Music Mike to make a day out of it.

Learn More

In the News

Fresh off the press - Barrier-Free is featured in the June/July issue of Carroll Magazine!

We are thankful to the Carroll Magazine team for recognizing the inclusive strides we are making in the community.

Click Here to View the Article

Community Events

Maryland ABLE Savings

Join our ‘Saving & Planning for Your Loved One’s Financial Future’ Brunch Bunch #webinar on June 23rd at 11 a.m. to learn more about Maryland ABLE #savings accounts for persons with #disabilities.

Presented by Kelly Nelson, Outreach and Communications Manager for MD ABLE.

Learn More

DDA Switching from Traditional to Self-Directed Services Webinar

Please join the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and the MD Community of Practice for Supporting Families for the next webinar.

Community of Practice for Supporting Families for the next webinar on Wednesday, June 22.

Learn More

Thank you for you support!

Pictured: Barrier-Free crew with Dana Alonzi, Downtown Sykesville Board President, and Mayor Stacy Link at Sykesville Pride.

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  • About
    • Mission & Vision
    • Our Story & Core Values
    • Meet the Team
    • Booking Barrier-Free
    • Calendar
    • Stay Connected
  • Programs
    • Inclusive Theater Companies
    • Life Skills & Social Studio >
      • Intake for New Members
      • Weekly Registration
      • Studio FAQ
    • Individual Skill Coaching
    • Expressive Arts Programs
    • Music Studio >
      • Music Studio New Members
      • Weekly Registration
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