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: 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...]
Sensory Friendly Concert on March 29th in Baltimore!
Join The Musical Autist on Sunday March 29th at 2pm for our spring Sensory Friendly Concert, hosted in partnership with The Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR FREE! We're proud to announce our featured performer, Trio D'Oiseaux, comprised of Gabriella Alberico (Oboe), Rachel O'Connor (Horn), and Wan-Chi Su (Piano). Trio D'Oiseaux bonded quickly over their … [Read more...]
Sunny Writes: The Importance of the Power of Choice and Self-Direction
Today I would like to talk about a hearing that I went to for the Self-Directed Advocacy Network (SDAN) in September of 2019. Here are two key points that were discussed in the hearing: The Importance of the Power of Choice Here is the link to a previous blog post, Making Your Own Choices. You can use this as a reference as I’m talking about the power of choice. The power of choice is important for … [Read more...]
Empowerment Jam Session on February 29th at Maryland Hall
Join TMA for our first Empowerment Jam Session of 2020 on February 29th from 11-11:45am at the Cafe at Maryland Hall in Annapolis! We can't wait to jam with you in just a few short weeks. Snag all the deets below! … [Read more...]
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