The Blind Dance Company and Symposium Closing 4-7 pm In Person, Saturday April 12

Join us as we celebrate the last day of the 4^th Annual Symposium for Disability and Accessibility at Yale with a little dancing!  The Blind Dance Company (established in 2017) will captivate us with their energy and story of artistic expression, resilience, and movement. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, we will be joined by 4 of their most experienced performers, followed by a Q&A discussion moderated by Yale Library’s Erin Carney. 

To wrap up the afternoon, stay and join us for a closing reception, during which we will express gratitude for our organizers, sponsors, and collaborators. Dinner will be served and we will rock out to some good tunes and great vibes as we prepare and imagine where next year’s Symposium will take us! 

• Format: Registration is required, in person only. Maximum occupancy for the reception is 60.
• Humanities Quadrangle room HQ 131, 320 York Street
• Refreshments will be provided at this event. Please be sure to select a dietary option and we will do our best to accommodate you. 

ASL interpreters and CART services will be available

The Blind Dance Company is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering lives of the visually impaired through the art of dance. In doing so the BDC  creates employment opportunities within the entertainment industry for the blind community. The organization formed in 2017 and has yet to be shy of publicity or a live audience since! The group formed after professional dancer and founder Hydeia Muhammad volunteered time instructing and choreographing a scene for a local blind theatre company. During this time she noticed a need within the arts space for artists with disabilities to thrive and have access to ongoing classes. Since forming and molding into its own entity, the BDC has been featured on multiple media outlets including ABC, CBS, iHeart Radio, LA Daily and much more! While based in Los Angeles, the group offers virtual lessons to members based in other locations. The troupe is constantly growing and takes pride in providing quality, inclusive and diverse entertainment within the community.