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The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is home to the Jacksonville affiliate of VSA arts, an international organization founded by Jean Kennedy Smith to provide opportunities in the arts for individuals with disabilities. The Cummer Museum and VSA arts jointly support programs for exceptional students and adults that engage the human spirit, spur the imagination, and spark the intellect. The Cummer Museum has received local, state and national recognition for its multifaceted educational programming including the 2000 ADA Compliant and Disability Friendly Award from the City of Jacksonville Mayor's Disability Council. Annually, over 13,000 underserved special needs students and adults directly benefit from these educational initiatives, making The Cummer one of the country's most accessible museums.

Connections, our Educator Newsletter, includes suggestions for adapting art lessons for special needs students with every issue.