Programs - Education

The primary educational program sponsored by VSA arts of Ohio is entitled Adaptation, Integration, and the Arts (AIA). AIA is funded by the Ohio Department of Education , Office for Exceptional Children. In this program, artists with disabilities are partnered with classroom teachers to use the arts to strengthen teaching and learning for those students who may need additional reinforcement or may benefit from alternative teaching methods.

A resource library supports the work of teachers and artists by providing a catalogue of documented lessons that integrate the arts in teaching. Additionally, the library is designed to provide resource information to community members, parents, and artists throughout the state, regarding opportunities for persons with disabilities.

The VSA arts of Ohio Artist Directory aims to provide a comprehensive listing of artists with disabilities and other professionals, experienced in serving persons with disabilities. The directory is used in recruiting artists for VSAO sponsored programming and for promoting their availability to outside agencies.

For more information on any of our Education programs, send us an email.