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You're Invited!: Creating accessibility for all students and audiences

Thursday May 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:55am EDT

Donald P Corbett Hall Rm 115 @ 28 Beddington Rd, Orono, ME 04469, USA

The root of equity is access. Traditionally, we view “access” as it would be outlined by legal definitions such as the ADA. What does it look like when we go beyond the basics and consider accessibility as an invitation to participate? This session explores real scenarios that you won’t find in music education texts, and offers solutions that foster a truly invitational atmosphere in your program and performances. Edwards will provide a practitioner perspective while Frazier will offer insights as a student who lives with a disability. Resources will be provided.

Speakers

Bridget Frazier

Bridget Frazier (she/they) is a junior music education student at the University of Maine with a vocal concentration. She also works as a BHP and Educational Technician at the Step Forward Center and Preschool in Milford, ME. As a person with disabilities herself, Frazier is passionate... Read More →

Julia Edwards

Poland Regional High School

Julia Edwards (she/her) is the choral music teacher at Poland Regional HS and Whittier MS in Poland, ME, serves as the current president of Maine ACDA, and is the 2026 Maine Teacher of the Year. She received her Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst... Read More →

Thursday May 14, 2026 10:00am - 10:55am EDT
Donald P Corbett Hall Rm 115

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2026 Maine Music Educators Association Conference

10:00am EDT

Bridget Frazier

Julia Edwards

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