Motown legend Martha Reeves has agreed to be an Ambassador for Michigan Arts Access, a Detroit based nonprofit organization providing instruction in art, music, dance and the dramatic arts to students with disabilities across the state of Michigan. Reeves, who just secured her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame through a grassroots effort, is eager to give back to the community that has supported her throughout her career.

“The work that Michigan Arts Access does to ensure people with disabilities have access to the arts is wonderful,” states Reeves. She knows first-hand about the impact music can have on a person’s life, and added, “All people deserve access to the arts.” Michigan Arts Access Executive Director, Michael Gielniak is thrilled about the relationship. “We are actually the sister organization to Special Olympics,” states Gielniak.  Special Olympics and Very Special Arts were founded by sisters, Eunice Kennedy Shriver and Jean Kennedy Smith.  Michigan Arts Access began as Very Special Arts of Michigan, the state affiliate of the national organization. “Our organization has been advocating for arts and cultural access for people with disabilities and providing arts instruction for special needs students since the 1980s, but nobody knows who we are. I am thrilled about our relationship with Ms. Reeves because she will help raise awareness of our organization and our mission.”

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