CODA Music Therapy Services, LLC

We Rock the Spectrum: 'You never have to say I'm sorry' We Rock the Spectrum had its grand opening on Saturday, making this Grand Rapids location the first sensory gym in West Michigan.

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The 9 college majors that lead to the most fulfilling careers—2 pay more than $100,000 Landing a big salary fresh out of college can be nice. But going to a job that makes you feel fulfilled every day is also a worthy aspiration.

Music is for everyone!

How can we make orchestras more accessible for disabled musicians? We speak to the music industry's leading disability champions about the need to create opportunities for all
https://www.classical-music.com/articles/disability-in-classical-music-orchestras

Interested in learning ASL? Check out this free opportunity!

OSD is offering online ASL I and II for this fall semester again! It's FREE! It is for anyone who want to learn ASL to be able to communicate with a Deaf person.

The registration for Online ASL Classes for ASL I and II is now open until September 30th. The Online ASL Classes for ASL I and II will begin on September 16th and continue until December 30th. These classes are non-credit level courses. This is a "go at your own pace" class.

To register: https://courses.osd.k12.ok.us/
On the website, scroll down to read FAQ.

May the Fourth be with you! ⚔️
Enjoy! 😁

Cello Wars (Star Wars Parody) Lightsaber Duel - The Piano Guys If you love classical music as much as we do, check out Apple Music Classical here: https://apple.co/ThePianoGuys. You can get 1 month for free if you are ne...

PBS Looks To Make Kids' Shows More Accessible PBS Kids is reworking many of its most popular shows to be more accessible to children with disabilities.

As part of our Strategic Plan and Outreach initiatives, we're looking to build a network of Professional and Organizational Partnerships.

We look forward to exchanging resources, training, and professional development with various professions and community members to build a network that promotes collaboration, awareness, education, and access. We want to identify and build coalitions that foster both sustainability and growth to expand community access to music therapy.

CAN YOU HELP US CONNECT?
Please help us build a database of potential partners. You can share your connections on this Google Form: https://forms.gle/yjtAboPmnNVPiPzY7

World Music Therapy Week 10 - 15 April The World Federation of Music Therapy has voted in favor of a World Music Therapy Week (WMTW), to take place from 10th to 15th April each year. During World ...

Your perspective is important to us!

Early On® Michigan is exploring updating our current tagline, "Don't worry. But don't wait," and is seeking input from stakeholders. We’d love to have you, and your networks, weigh in via this short survey – it should take 5 minutes or less to complete.

The survey link is below.

Please feel free to share this survey with your professional and personal networks. Our tagline options are short, memorable phrases that add information to our name to help communicate who we are, what we do or other information for families. We’re eager to hear the thoughts of parents of young children, local partners and others across Michigan.

The survey will be available until April 12, 2024. Thank you so much for your valuable input!

Please share widely!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2ZNPLN3

Early intervention is linked to improved outcomes. Check out this session if you have any concerns or questions about your child's development.

Early On - Don’t Worry, but Don’t Wait
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
9:30 to 10:30 AM

Do you wonder if your child is on track developmentally? If so, Early On Michigan might be able to help.

Early On is a free and federally funded program that is available to all Michigan families of children birth through 3 years of age. By the end of this session, you will have an understanding of what Early On is, who qualifies for Early On, and your role in Early On enrollment and participation.
Presented by Wendy Jenks and Kristen Dinsmore of Calhoun County ISD

Registration at bit.ly/MI-pavingtheway with Disability Network Southwest Michigan

Helpful special education infographic.

A shared understanding of timelines helps educators and families communicate clearly.

This visual from Michigan Department of Education shows the timeline for initial evaluations to determine eligibility for special education programs and services.

Find it at: https://www.michigan.gov/mde/-/media/Project/Websites/mde/specialeducation/eval-eligibility/InitialEvalProcedure.pdf

We will be at this resource fair hosted by The Family Center of Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods on Wednesday, February 28

On Friday, March 15, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra will be hosting a FREE sensory-friendly open rehearsal of Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. Through this rehearsal, the DSO aims to make itself accessible to people who may find it difficult to tolerate the often-stoic nature of orchestral performances. Each character in Peter and the Wolf is represented by a different instrument in the orchestra, so this event would be a great way to introduce your loved ones to classical music!

The rehearsal will take place at Orchestra Hall. There will be some pre-rehearsal activities from 1-2 pm, followed by the rehearsal at 2 pm.

Use the link below to be the first notified when ticket reservations are open. Tickets will be free of charge!
https://forms.gle/H95pnUjTKu9xd8SF9

Happy Valentine’s Day! 💗

Great resources for navigating this season and ALL the emotions that may come with it!

Santa is coming to town, and he knows sign language! Save the date for our 14th annual Signing Santa.

Join us for crafts, games, and time with Santa on Saturday, December 16th from 10am-1pm at our building located at 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.

This event is for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing children, hearing siblings and their families.

Registration will open soon! Stay tuned for more information coming soon.

Congratulations to the Music Therapy Team at Mott!

Congratulations to our team members, Dr. Patricia Keefer and Deb Koesler, and the Sophie’s Place Music Therapy team! They are recipients of the 2023 Crain's Detroit Business Health Care Heroes awards. The Crain's Health Care Heroes award recognizes individuals and teams in health care "who should be recognized for expanding access to care, innovating new programs and procedures, and opening doors for diverse talent." Hail to Dr. Keefer, Deb and the music therapy team!