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AbleVoices

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Volunteer

Brentwood, TN, USA

EIN Number: 84-3548002

contact information

Phone: (615) 579-5871

Hours: By Appointment Only

Mon - Fri Closed

Sat Closed

Sun Closed

Website: https://www.ablevoices.org/

Email: info@ablevoices.org

NTEE Code: A01: Alliances & Advocacy

MISSION - WHAT WE DO

The mission of AbleVoices is to amplify the voices of people with disabilities through the powerful medium of photography, ultimately fostering more inclusive communities.

SERVICES - HOW WE DO IT

AbleVoices Photovoice Program AbleVoices’ Photovoice Projects are the backbone of our organization. Photovoice is a method that puts cameras in the hands of underrepresented individuals and groups to help them tell their stories visually. We lead AbleVoices photovoice projects specifically for disability focused groups to promote self-expression, empowerment, and advocacy. Students take part in a variety of activities to learn the many features of digital cameras and multiple photography techniques to share their thoughts and experiences through photographs. A gallery exhibit serves as the culminating experience of the project, as the students display their photographs that represent their interests, strengths, and the people, places, and things that are most important to them, while defining them as individuals. This experience amplifies the students’ voices and illustrates the power of self-expression. Photography is an impactful way to promote learning, build confidence, spark creativity, develop social skills, encourage dialogue, and promote advocacy for people with disabilities. The gallery exhibits also serve to educate the public about the photographers to foster more accepting and inclusive communities. A starting point for someone new to AbleVoices is the Photography for Self-Expression virtual course https://www.ablevoices.org/pse-virtual-course where a course interest form can be completed for more information.