Providing Accessibility to Arts & Cultural Events for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Communities
Upcoming Shows
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The power lies in her hands, one drop at a time. What begins as one act of survival sparks a secret sisterhood determined to reclaim their freedom. But can Giulia Tofana save them all without losing herself? Join us for this interpreted performance on July 23rd. ✨
Jul 12
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Hands waving to the incredible interpreting team for Girl, Interrupted! 👏✨
Jul 6
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Access to the arts doesn't happen by accident. It happens because of a community that believes everyone deserves a seat in the audience. ❤️ This season, together, we: ✨ Interpreted 27 performances 🎟️ Distributed 1,000+ tickets 🤟 Welcomed 600+ Deaf audience members 🎭 Expanded partnerships with theaters across New York City As we prepare for an exciting fall season, your support helps make every interpreted performance, every training, and every accessible theater experience possible. If you believe the arts should be accessible to everyone, consider making a gift today. Every donation helps create more opportunities for our community.
Jul 1
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We’re thrilled to announce that Hands On has been featured in the Forbes Accessibility 200! Being recognized by Forbes alongside organizations and leaders driving accessibility forward is an incredible honor. This recognition belongs to our entire community: our team, interpreters, partners, artists, and Deaf/HH audiences who inspire our work every day. Here's to continuing to make access the standard, not the exception.
Jun 24
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Whoopee! 👏👏
Jun 15
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The story of GIULIA: The Poison Queen of Palermo comes to you in just over ONE month 🥀 ㅤ LINK IN BIO for tickets 🎟️
Jun 12
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About Hands On
Offering Sign Interpreted Performances in the not-for-profit theatrical arena along with information on Deafness and the arts across New York City and the country.
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Our Services
Interpreted Performances
Hands On offers the Deaf community a diverse range of quality interpreted performances at some of the city’s most popular venues.
Consulting Services
Hands On offers services including marketing strategies, staff training and disability community outreach and engagement campaigns.
Cultural Calendar
The Calendar provides the Deaf community with information on a variety of cultural offerings available in New York City metropolitan area.
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We’ve accomplished so much in the last 35+ years and we want to keep interpreted theater around for another 35+ years. To keep going, we need your help.
Hands On programs and services are generously supported in part by grants from:
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