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SUMMARY:Digital Art and Technology Access Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:DATA is a media arts and technology program designed for neurodivergent individuals (such as individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder\, ADHD\, dyslexia\, dyspraxia\, etc.) ages 13-19. A series of year-round workshops builds creative and social skills. Students learn a range of media-based practices to suit all interests in technology and art.\nIn DATA we provide a minimum 4:1 student-to-instructor ratio\, noise-canceling headphones\, snacks\, and a separate sensory-friendly space outside the classroom for breaks. Our patient and passionate instructors have extensive experience working with neurodivergent teens\, and all have relevant combined training and/or degrees in fields like fine art\, special education and social work. \nDATA is now by sliding scale tuition with no one turned away for lack of funds. Fall registration will open in September.\n\nFall 2025: Animation Studio!\nOctober 4-December 13 (10 weeks\, no class Nov 29)\nSaturdays\n10am-1pm\nSqueaky Wheel\n2495 Main St\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\n  \nScroll down to “tickets” to apply.  If this is your first time applying to DATA\, you will receive a phone call from Caroline\, our Education Director\, to discuss the program in greater detail\, and to ensure that we are a good fit for each other. We unfortunately aren’t able to support individuals with high one-on-one needs. \nQuestions? Please email caroline@squeaky.org\, or call 716-884-7172. \n\nDATA is supported in part by The Peter and Elizabeth C. Tower Foundation and the Golisano Foundation. \nNutrition support from Wegmans \n  \n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/digital-art-and-technology-access/
LOCATION:Buckham Hall room B141\, Buffalo State University\, 1300 Elmwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:DATA,Free,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Digital Art and Technology Access Summer 2024
DESCRIPTION:DATA is a media arts and technology program designed for neurodivergent individuals (such as individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder\, ADHD\, dyslexia\, dyspraxia\, etc.) ages 13-19. A series of year-round workshops builds creative and social skills. Students learn a range of media-based practices to suit all interests in technology and art.\nIn DATA we provide a minimum 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio\, noise-canceling headphones\, snacks or lunch\, and a separate sensory-friendly space outside the classroom for breaks. The lead Teaching Artists have experience in working with students with disabilities. The Teaching Assistant has a degree in social work and experience working with students with disabilities\, and can help you begin the process of applying for services through the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Our Peer Mentor is a neurodivergent student or recent graduate from a digital media art degree program. \nDATA is tuition free and space is limited.\n\n2024 Summer Program – Application Now Open! \n\nJuly 15 – 26 (2 weeks)\nMonday – Friday\n9am-1pm\nBuffalo State University\nBuckham Hall\, room 141\n  \nThis summer we are thrilled to have media artist and educator Jenson Leonard as our instructor! We will use a range of digital tools for drawing\, animation\, and photo editing to create gifs\, memes\, animations\, websites\, and more. Students will have the option of incorporating projects they are already working on\, or starting with fresh ideas.  \n  \nScroll down to “tickets” to apply.  If this is your first time applying to DATA\, you will receive a phone call from Caroline\, our Education Director\, to discuss the program in greater detail\, and to ensure that we are a good fit for each other. We unfortunately aren’t able to support individuals with high one-on-one needs. \nQuestions? Please email caroline@squeaky.org\, or call 716-884-7172. \n\n  \nDATA is made possible by the generous support of The Children’s Guild Foundation.
URL:https://squeaky.org/event/digital-art-and-technology-access-summer-2024/
LOCATION:Buckham Hall room B141\, Buffalo State University\, 1300 Elmwood Avenue\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14222\, United States
CATEGORIES:DATA,Youth Program
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SUMMARY:Digital Art and Technology Access Fall 2023
DESCRIPTION:DATA is a media arts and technology program designed for neurodivergent individuals (such as individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder\, ADHD\, dyslexia\, dyspraxia\, etc.) ages 13-26. A series of year-round workshops builds creative and social skills. Students learn a range of media-based practices to suit all interests in technology and art.\nIn DATA we provide a minimum 3:1 student-to-instructor ratio\, noise-canceling headphones\, snacks or lunch\, and a separate sensory-friendly space outside the classroom for breaks. The lead Teaching Artists have experience in working with students with disabilities. The Teaching Assistant has a degree in social work and experience working with students with disabilities\, and can help you begin the process of applying for services through the New York State Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD). Our Peer Mentor is a neurodivergent student or recent graduate from a digital media art degree program. \nDATA is now 100% free and space is limited.\nFall 2023 Registration Now Open\n\n  \nSession 1: October 7 – October 28\nVideo Production and DIY Special Effects\n  \nSession 2: November 4 – December 2 (no class November 25)\nVideo Editing\n\n  \nSaturdays\n10am-1pm\nAt Squeaky Wheel\n  \nScroll down to “tickets” to register. If you would like to join both sessions\, please select both tickets. If you registered early for 8 weeks with a single ticket\, don’t worry – you are still registered for both sessions! \nIf this is your first time registering for DATA\, you will receive a phone call from Caroline\, our Education Director\, to discuss the program in greater detail\, and to ensure that we are a good fit for your student.  \nQuestions? Please email caroline@squeaky.org\, or call 716-884-7172. \n  \n  \nIn partnership with:\n \nAbout our generous funder The Golisano Foundation\nThe Golisano Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the U.S. dedicated to making the world a better place for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Foundation is devoted to opening doors to opportunity\, changing negative perceptions and stereotypes\, and forging unprecedented partnerships to ensure individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities have pathways to personal dignity\, independence\, and the best possible expression of their abilities and talents throughout their lifetimes. Founded in 1985 by Tom Golisano—entrepreneur\, philanthropist\, civic leader\, and founder of Paychex\, Inc. —the Foundation “imagines the possibilities\,” advocating for families\, fighting for their dignity\, and giving people with IDD the opportunity to thrive in their communities. With more than $60 million in gross assets\, it awards about $3 million annually to non-profit organizations in Western New York and Southwest Florida. Learn more here.\n \nAbout our partner Children’s Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center at Oishei Children’s Hospital\nThe Children’s Guild Foundation Autism Spectrum Disorder Center at Oishei Children’s Hospital evaluates\, diagnoses and supports families with autism spectrum disorders. One component of the program includes identifying needs in the community and collaborating on the development of new resources and opportunities for families. Currently\, there are very few programs or social opportunities available for teens on the spectrum. Programs based on music\, art and technology allow teens to learn new skills and find different ways of expressing themselves in a creative\, social and supportive environment. Learn more here.
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LOCATION:Squeaky Wheel\, 2495 Main Street\, Suite 310\, Buffalo\, NY\, 14214\, United States
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