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Hospital Audiences, Inc. (HAI)
What is HAI?
HAI (Hospital Audiences, Inc.), a not-for-profit organization was founded in 1969 by Michael Jon Spencer. In 30 years it has reached an audience of over 9.35 million through 286,500 event. HAI restores a sense of Hope And Inspiration through live arts experiences by providing opportunities.....
1. To Enjoy Music, Theater, and Dance:
- - -Through the Cultural Events Program: live arts experiences at theaters, concert halls and other cultural venues. Also:
*****the DESCRIBE! Program: blind or visually impaired people enjoy theater while HAI audio describers provide live description of the performance.
*****the Omni-buses: Uniquely designed transit vehicles that accommodate people with severe disabilities (including people who are bed-confined or use wheelchairs)
*****the HAI Theater Festival: original productions on issues of concern to those in rehabilitation
*****the Summer Program: access to outdoor park concerts and performances
*****Special Events: productions created and produced by HAI at neighborhood locations
- - -Through the ON-SITE Performance Program: appearances by professional artists in Human Service Settings, such as Hospitals and Nursing Homes
2. To Create - through the ARTS WORKSHOPS PROGRAM - workshops for people in mental health facilities led by professional artists.
3. To acquire skills for supportive/independent living - through the PREVENTION EDUCATION Program - Improvisational role-play workshops that develop decision-making skills and confront health and social issues such as HIV/AIDS, youth violence, managed care and housing.
4. To utilize information compiled by HAI through its publications:
"Access for All": Second Addition, A Guide for People With Disabilities to New York City Cultural Institutions($5)
"Hope and Inspiration Through the Arts: A Vision of Health Healing and Wellness"($3). A report from HAI's 25th Anniversary Symposium.
"Live Arts Experiences: Their Impact on Health and Wellness" (6$) This monograph, which draws on Michael Spencer's interviews with noted artists, physicians and researchers, examines the benefits of attending live arts events. Printing of a hard copy has been made possible by Pfizer Medical Humanities Initiative. The monograph is also available on the HAI and Pfizer websites.
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