Our Space Our Place, Inc.

Basic Information

Address: 198 Tremont St. Box 325, Boston, MA
Phone Number: 6174594084

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Our Space Our Place, Inc.


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Additional Information

Focus: Preemployment program for middle and high school students who are blind and low vision, after school and career exploration
Director: Cheryl Cumings
School District: Boston, Cambridge, Brookline
County: Suffolk
Schedule: Tuesday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Thursday 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm and Saturday 10:30 am - Noon
Ages: 10 and older
Capacity: 15
Membership/Pricing: NA
Setting:

community ccenter and online

History:

Founded in 2005

Program Highlights:

Provide an after school program that is respectful and accessible for blind and low vision students. Students completed the Boston Athletic Association 5K race; prepared delicious dishes during cooking classes, World of Careers an annual workshop with adults with disabilities sharing their professional experiences with students

Activities:

Theater, cooking, tours of local museums and other community sites, career exploration activities, voice lessons, running club and other physical activities, dance, coding and various workshops

Field Trip Destinations: tours of museums, movies, theater, restaurants and other community sites, 5K races