ABOUT
COLLAGE SPECIAL NEEDS ARTS PROGRAM
Collage is an all-inclusive special needs arts program of non-profit organization, Light of Chance, Inc. for adults with developmental delays and disabilities. We enhance participants’ artistic expression, social skills, and self-confidence through visual arts, dance, music, and yoga. Our goal is to inspire all participants to reach their full potential through the arts. We want to build an environment where participants feel a sense of belonging while enjoying their experiences within the program.
BENEFITS
- Self-Advocacy is a major component for individuals with disabilities who are learning to make decisions and find their voice.
- Development is essential for individuals with disabilities because it creates growth, potential, and opportunity to progressively move forward.
- Connection is a vital area that helps individuals with disabilities experience and learn the value of socialization with others. Peer support is a component that is implemented within this area as well.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Eight steps to participate in our Collage Arts Program.
Complete Application
Decide and choose the class you want to take. Culinary arts and yoga can be taken in conjunction with others.
Reviewed
Contacted
Application Fee/Deposit
Spot Reserved
Intake Assessment
Orientation
Tuition Due
REFER SOMEONE
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS
- Dance
- Music
- Visual Arts
- Yoga
Thursdays
DOES NOT AFFECT WAIVER PROGRAMS
- info@lightofchance.org or (270) 904-4004
CLASSES
Visual Arts
Focuses on art such as screen printing, painting, murals, photography, also graphic design; an examination of visual art from various cultures. It includes a study of materials, techniques, principals, subjects, styles, issues, functions, and meanings related to visual art.
Music
Focuses on the process of composing and producing different music. It addresses the principles of recording sound and explains sound characteristics. Basic acoustics as well as proper audio recording techniques for field and studio recording.
Yoga
Combines the skills of counseling, meditation, and yoga to fit individual needs. Yoga focuses on the healing and balance of physical as well as mental health through talk therapy, asanas (postures), and opening of the body. Yoga helps with ADD/ADHD, trauma recovery/PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, anger management, crisis intervention, grief counseling, and more.
Dance
Students learn various forms of dance including hip-hop and modern; we incorporate the contributions each style has made to the performing arts and the development of our culture.