I graduated from Maryland School for the Blind in 2007 and then I was placed in a sheltered workshop, where I stayed for eight years. In 2015, I left the sheltered workshop and was introduced to self directed services, which is a program that allows disabled individuals to choose what they do on a daily basis. When I was in the sheltered workshop, I didn’t have the opportunity to work on job skills or do things … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: My Experience with Troupe & How You Can Join!
This year, TMA started a new program called Musical Autist Troupe. This is when autistic people and community members come together, share songs, learn songs, and eventually perform them. I would like to tell you about my personal experience in this program and promote the next cycle. I feel like I can make music and be a leader when I come to Troupe. I play songs that are meaningful to me, and I share them with … [Read more...]
Five Things to Expect at Musical Autist Troupe
By: Sunny Cefaratti, TMA Co-Founder and Troupe Participant One. Song shares: we encourage each member of the troupe to share a song whether it is by playing it on the piano, guitar, or a recorded version on their mobile device. Two. Musical performance: at the end of every troupe session we come up with songs that we can perform in an empowerment jam session or a sensory friendly concert. Three. Giving … [Read more...]
Musical Autist Troupe: Summer 2018 Dates
Register for Troupe Junior: https://www.marylandhall.org/musical-autist-troupe-7 Register for Troupe: https://www.marylandhall.org/musical-autist-troupe-8 … [Read more...]