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“”Very Special Arts”"

Piedmont High School - NC, North Carolina

The Piedmont High School service learning project is called “”Very Special Arts.”" It utilizes the power of the arts to reach every child and adult with a disability through a cooperative effort involving high school art students and partners within the community. Students in the art curriculum receive disability training through guest speakers, videos, and class projects. Students in the National Art Honor Society work one on one with individuals with disabilities on field trips, and then report back to their classmates on their experiences. A countywide festival is planned round a children’s story book author and each art activity is related to one of the author’s books. On this day, participants have the opportunity to celebrate and share accomplishments in the arts. Many businesses and members of the community attend to make this day a true celebration.

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