PROGRAMS

The School offers students with disabilities the same private and group classes in music, and small group training in dance, drama and visual arts as others without disabilities.  Through private and small group lessons, students receive individualized attention, yet are mainstreamed.  Because most of the instruction is one-on-one or small group, training is very much individualized and teachers can work with various challenges.

ACCESSIBILITY STATEMENT

The Newark School of the Arts is committed to serving all patrons.  The School does not discriminate on the basis of disability in admission, or access to, treatment of, or employment in, its services, programs, or activities. As needed, accommodations will be provided, to the best of the School's ability, to allow individuals with disabilities to participate in Newark School of the Arts' workforce, services, programs, and activities.

If you need special arrangements, please call the office at 973-642-0133  two weeks in advance  and we will do our best to accommodate you. Most events and performances are free and open to the public.

FACILITY

  • Two handicap parking spaces are provided adjacent to the entrance ramp which meet meet ADA standards.

  • Ramp access leads to the main entrance.

  • The School's two performance spaces and studios are ADA compliant and can accommodate wheelchairs on an as needed basis.

  • Restrooms (or unisex bathroom) used by the public are ADA compliant.  There are two public units suitable for persons with disabilities, one on the first floor and one on the second floor.

  • The elevator braille, audio, and is at wheelchair level.

  • ADA compliant doors to entrance, bathrooms, assembly areas, gallery and display areas accessible route-interior. 

  • Stairs meet ADA requirement for Handrails.  Treads to prevent slipping were installed on the exterior steps; the steps of the interior bottom floors were painted with sand paint to help prevent falls.  

  • Doors meet the requirements for clear width