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: 4 Ways to Make the World More Accessible
To me, accessibility means being inclusive to all people. These are 4 ways I think the world could be more accessible: 1. Technology: Through trial and error, I have noticed that technology is not fully accessible to the blind. Some apps on the iPhone are not compatible with VoiceOver, an accessibility setting that reads the screen out loud to users. It is also very difficult for a blind person to shop online … [Read more...]
2019 in Review at The Musical Autist
It was a momentous year at The Musical Autist, and we're excited to reflect on all that we've achieved with your rockstar support in 2019! Some of our favorite highlights from this year: We offered Sensory Friendly Concerts in partnership with TWO universities for the first time: Peabody Conservatory and Shenandoah University. These new collaborative concerts allowed us to reach new communities and … [Read more...]
It’s #GivingTuesday: Please Donate to Troupe!
TMA could not be more excited to launch one exciting fundraiser TODAY for #GivingTuesday on Facebook! We are hoping to give out 20 SCHOLARSHIPS to neurodivergent musicians in 2020, and we know we can do it with your support. Starting at 8am today (in just a bit), Facebook will be matching donations made to non-profits, and TMA needs your help to reach our goal of $5,000! If you donate at or after 8am tomorrow, … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: Social Experiences
Social experiences are very important for people whether they are on the autism spectrum or not. These experiences encourage people to relate to each other and to get along well in society. Social experiences can sometimes be very hard for autistic people for many different reasons. I believe that autistic people should be allowed to socialize on their own terms, not on the terms decided by neurotypical … [Read more...]
Troupe’s awesome partnership with AACPS Performing Visual Arts program
We are so excited, less than one week before the Troupe summer program begins! As we are finalizing our enrollment, I am very pleased to share with our community that we will have 8 high school interns with us this summer, from the Performing Visual Arts magnet program of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. This is a very competitive, county-wide program that requires an audition and acceptance into the music or … [Read more...]