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TESTIMONY “The National Endowment for the Arts congratulates Dance/NYC for the Performing Disability. Dance. Artistry study and report, and applauds Dance/NYC for its dedication to advancing the field of physically integrated dance and its support for dancers with disabilities.” Beth Bienvenu, Director of the Office of Accessibility, National Endowment for the Arts
“The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) is proud to partner with Dance/NYC to promote inclusion and access to the arts for New York’s disability community. We commend Dance/NYC on this report as it provides a necessary overview of the opportunities and challenges of disability dance artistry and expands the role of people with disabilities in our city’s vibrant cultural life. MOPD looks forward to continued collaboration with Dance/NYC in our shared mission to increase knowledge and exposure of disability culture to enable artists with disabilities to thrive and succeed in their craft.” Victor Calise, Commissioner, New York City’s Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
