Episode 6: Feel the Beat - Making Music and Dance Deaf Accessible

The Other Side Of Deaf

Host Crystal Hand interviews Jari Majewski and Julia Faliano - co founders of the non-profit organization "Feel the Beat" - an organization dedicated to making music and dance fully accessible. Taking inspiration from experience with teaching deaf children, as well as their own passion for music and theater, these women are forging a new path for Deaf students. After years of trial and error and partnering with amazing organizations, they have come up with a floor technology that can make every tone and every sound accessible to Deaf and hard of hearing through touch. With technology and a world class teaching staff they have made a haven for Deaf students (as well as special needs students) that they are hoping to duplicate and expand all across the county. Jari and Julia tell us how they came up with idea, what it took to get it started and the unexpected therapy benefits both Deaf students and other special needs groups that they have discovered along the way.
If you would like to learn more about Jari and Julia and their organization, Feel the Beat, how you can get involved or get a floor or your own, go to their website Feel The Beat Dance
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