Second part of the journey of internship is getting to know more about what I am working for / towards. Although the description and the interviews filled in a lot of the gaps about special needs, but there were so much more to unravel. It was an appeal for me to get in, as I have family members that have disabilities and navigating through the performances and arts is one of life’s wonders. Being inclusive is important in this regard. Having people appreciate the works of disability communities and individuals that create creative pieces.
There are other interns in this internship. They are from CUNY as well, but from all over the boroughs. They were all hand selected to be a part of the organization, following through the same procedure for interviews. The organization has many connections that are connected to them. They work with the government, individual artists and big tech companies such as Google. Their services provide for museums, galleries, cultural institutions and arts organizations through partnership opportunities, training sessions and inclusive environment assessments, inclusive technology assessment and feedback, user experience research, and ongoing consulting options.
Overall, the organization provides a lot of good into society. I am honored to have this engagement with their organization. Helping others and the community is a wonderful experience to have. I hope to get more insight and learn more about their operation.
