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Review for Alliance for Inclusion in the Arts, New York, NY, USA
The Alliance For Inclusion in the Arts is completely unique in its tireless efforts to promote greater visibility of people with disabilities in arts & media (film, TV, theatre), and greater EMPLOYMENT of performers with disabilities in the arts & entertainment industry. This organization has not only gotten hundreds of people with disabilities auditions and work, it has also brought awareness within the arts & entertainment world to accessibility for patrons of the arts with disabilities by reaching out to the Broadway community to educate them on auditory, visual and mobility disabilities, opening up the possibility for more people to experience the thrill of live theatre. They have also been an authority and consultant when producers, writers and directors need more information on disability. This tiny organization has done more for the disability community and arts community at large than many larger, more well-known organizations. I have personally benefited by their casting consulting, advocacy and intervention in challenging situations, and the knowledge and expertise of their fearless leader, Sharon Jensen. I truly cannot give them high enough praise and gratitude for the work they have done and continue to do.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
The Alliance went to bat for me when I was denied an audition based on my disability. The result was my being seeing for other roles consequently that I might not have been seen for without their intervention. They have supported my work as chair of a tri-union campaign to promote inclusion in the arts and media, lending their expertise at every level of the work. All of our performing arts unions have been effected by the work of the Alliance For Inclusion in the Arts.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
win the lottery to give them more office space, more staff, more equipment, and more support of the wonderful work they do!
How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
I found them through my work as an actor with a disability and membership in the 3 actors unions (AEA, AFTRA, SAG).
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
More activism for artists with disabilities beyond my own career.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
