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in the Loop What’s news in Moon Township? BUILDING A MOVEMENT Pittsburgh’s Arts and Culture Community Embracing Accessibility and Inclusion of People with Disabilities Do you know someone who loves the arts but stopped going because they couldn’t see the stage, read the program or hear the dialogue? Good news! Times have changed! FISA Foundation has promoted the inclusion of people with disabilities into the region’s performing arts, theaters and museums. Through collaboration with The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the Allegheny Regional Asset District, arts organizations are training staff on inclusive practices, changing policies and providing accommodations to ensure that the arts are available to all members of the community. Most of Pittsburgh’s cultural organizations now have accessibility information on their websites. It’s becoming common to find large-print programs, hearing amplification, accessible seating and adapted performances. FISA Foundation recently released Building a Movement: How Pittsburgh’s Arts and Cultural Community is Embracing Accessibility and Inclusion of People with Disabilities. The report can be accessed at fisafoundation.org/ about/centennial-report. Moon Area School District Acting Allard Elementary Principal Named Cornell Elementary Principal Acting J.A. Allard Elementary School Principal Jeff Carter was appointed as Cornell Elementary School principal by the Cornell School Board at its April 7, 2014 meeting. Mr. Carter will continue to serve as Allard Elementary’s acting principal until April 30, 2014. 6 724.942.0940 to advertise | Moon Township “On behalf of the School Board and the Administration, we wish Jeff the best of luck in his new position at Cornell,” said MASD Superintendent Curt Baker. Mr. Carter joined Moon Area School District in August 2010 as a te