My name is Laura-Sun Cefaratti, I go by “Sunny,” and I am totally blind and on the autism spectrum. I am a musician. I play the piano and sing, and I have a very unique gift called perfect pitch. I am a disability rights advocate and co-Founder of The Musical Autist. I have the opportunity to work out in the community, thanks to a program called Self Directed Services, which is through my Developmental … [Read more...]
Message from our Co-Founders
It's been over 4 months since the murder of George Floyd at the hands of police officers in Minneapolis. For CJ and Sunny, co-founders of The Musical Autist, the death of George Floyd, Ahmed Aubrey, Breonna Taylor and countless other Black Lives has grieved and shaken us to our cores. We’ve been quiet all summer, and we want to extend our deepest apology to any reader who perceived our quietness as white … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: Troupe 2020 Yearbook
Today, I would like to take some time to reflect on Troupe for the winter/spring 2020 semester. This semester was unique because we transitioned from meeting in person to meeting on Zoom. Even though we transitioned to an online platform, we still stayed connected throughout the semester. Here are some of our members’ fondest memories from our time together: Mountain of Life, written by Troupe participant … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: My Quarantine Playlist
During this quarantine, I have been listening to lots of music! Listening to upbeat music puts me in a better mood throughout the day. Here are 5 of my favorite songs that I recommend for your playlist! The Greatest Showman Soundtrack: My favorite song from this album is “From Now On.” It’s upbeat and has positive, feel-good lyrics.The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson: This song has a great beat that … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: 5 Different Ways to Practice Self-Care During Coronavirus
As we all know, the coronavirus has been difficult because everyone has to stay home. Today, I'm suggesting 5 ways that you can take care of yourself during the coronavirus outbreak! Exercise - Exercise is important, especially during this time, since we are staying at home right now. It is important that we keep our bodies moving and stay active! Exercise builds up our immune system and makes us less tired. … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: Person-First vs Identity-First Language
April is Autism Acceptance month, and I would like to talk about person-first versus identity-first language! This is a huge controversial topic in the Autistic community. What is person-first language and identity-first language? Person-first language is when you put the person before the disabilty. For example, “person with Autism.” This is often offensive to Autistic people because they feel as if you … [Read more...]
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