I was today-minus-3-days years old when I first heard about the Disability Day of Mourning. This is a day for remembering the victims of filicide, specifically victims who were people with disabilities. It started in 2012 and is held annually on March 1st. I’m grateful to music therapist Jessica Leza for my introduction to this […]
It’s not a reach to say that the healthcare system in the United States is….well, rather complex. Particularly as it relates to insurance reimbursement, whether that comes from federal funds, state funds, or private companies. Just ask any music therapy business owner, parent (or loved one) of a client, policy wonk, or advocate—it takes a great […]
A social worker posted the following query on Twitter the other day: The music therapy tweeting community was quick to respond, sharing who typically provides referrals and what NOT to refer for. (Please don’t tell us it’s because that person “likes music.” Just…no.) These recommendations came in short, Twitter-appropriate sound bites. But it’s an important […]