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Jazz Hands For Autism

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501(c)(3) nonprofit creating access for neurodivergent musicians.
Tickets to our next concert at the link below!
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Jazz Hands For Autism is redefining what neurodivergent musicians can achieve. We provide a joyful, supportive space for artists to share their talents and advance their careers. We've reached global audiences and provided invaluable training and opportunities. Please give us a follow and join us in proving that music truly belongs to everyone! #autism #autismacceptance #neurodiversity #musictherapy #inclusion #jazzhandsforautism #musiceducation by @jazzhandsforautism
Thank you @jazzhandsforautism for honoring RJ today! Great job, son!! 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾 🔥 ♾️ #proudmommy #autism #autismacceptance #jazzhandsforautism by @jazzhandsforautism
Allow us to reintroduce ourselves. ✨ We’ve seen a flood of love and new faces since yesterday’s concert, and we’re so glad you’re here. At Jazz Hands For Autism, we create pathways to artistic expression, employment, and community for neurodivergent musicians. Whether you’re here for the talent, the mission, or the music: welcome. 🎶💙 Stick around. There’s so much more to come. #jazzhandsforautism #autism #neurodivergentcreatives #autismacceptance #inclusiveart #representationmatters #youbelong #supportlocalartists #livemusic #neurodiversity by @jazzhandsforautism
You may have already heard us on the radio. 📻 94.7 The Wave is the official radio partner of our Motown Tribute Concert, and Greg Mack is co-hosting the night with August McAdoo. Join us Saturday, November 21 at The Gramercy Ballroom at The LINE LA. Our musicians play a live Motown set, and we present Faith Evans with our Fall 2026 WayMaker Award. Thank you, 94.7 The Wave! Tickets at the link in our bio. #motown #947thewave #jazzhandsforautism #autisticmusicians #losangeles by @jazzhandsforautism
October is Neurodiversity Awareness Month. Thank you to Dr. Ifunanya Nweke (Founder & Executive Director, Jazz Hands for Autism) for creating this resource guide for the SONA Community! The guide includes an accessibility checklist, examples of affirming language, and a resource directory to help neurodivergent creatives and industry professionals to build environments that set everyone up for success. About Dr. Ifunanya Dr. Ifunanya Nweke, Ed.D., is an Empowerment Engineer and a leading advocate at the intersection of entertainment, education, workforce development, and disability advocacy. As the Founder and Executive Director of Jazz Hands For Autism, she has pioneered tech-enabled pathways for neurodivergent musicians, fostering access to arts education, employment, and industry opportunities. Under her leadership, Jazz Hands For Autism has served hundreds of neurodivergent individuals nationwide, creating employment pathways and generating over $50,000 in earnings for neurodivergent creatives. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, Dr. Nweke has lent her expertise to institutions worldwide, including the GRAMMY Museum, the Vancouver International Film Festival, the USC Price School of Public Policy, and the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture. Holding degrees from UCLA and USC, she is a recognized civic leader honored by California lawmakers and the Empowerment Congress for her transformative work in inclusive arts education. Read the full resource guide at the link in bio. by @jazzhandsforautism
We're honoring autism advocate and R&B legend Faith Evans, founder of Ryder's Room, with our Fall 2026 WayMaker Award. Our musicians are playing a live Motown tribute that night. Jazz Hands Concert Series #26 is Saturday, November 21 at The Gramercy Ballroom at The LINE LA in Los Angeles. Doors and the red carpet open at 4:00 PM, and performances start at 5:30 PM. More announcements are coming very soon. Get your tickets early at jhfamotown.eventbrite.com (link in bio). #motown #faithevans #autisticmusicians #jazzhandsforautism by @jazzhandsforautism
I’m on the host committee, and on Saturday, November 21 our musicians are playing Motown live at The LINE LA in Los Angeles. We’re honoring autism advocate and R&B legend Faith Evans with the Fall 2026 WayMaker Award. I’d love to see you there. Tickets: link in @jazzhandsforautism’s bio #jazzhandsforautism #motown #autisticmusicians #faithevans #losangeles by @jazzhandsforautism
After two semesters of writing together, our Collaborative Songwriting Class took the stage at Village Well on September 3 for The Writer's Room: LIVE! Every song was one they wrote themselves. Thank you to Darienne Savoy for guiding them there, and to everyone who came out. Our 26th biannual concert, A Tribute to Motown, is Saturday, November 21. #jazzhandsforautism #songwriting #autisticmusicians #livemusic #culvercity by @jazzhandsforautism
You know Faith Evans as an R&B legend. You may not know she is also an autism advocate and mother to a son with autism. This fall we are honored to present Ms. Evans with our Fall 2026 WayMaker Award for her work through Ryder's Room, which she founded to support individuals with disabilities and their families. On Saturday, November 21, our autistic musicians take the stage at The LINE LA for a live Motown tribute, and Ms. Evans will be there to accept her award. Get tickets at the link in our bio. #faithevans #motown #autismacceptance #autisticmusicians #losangeles by @jazzhandsforautism
"The cracks is where the soul is at." Laqota sang James Brown's "I Feel Good" at our 19th concert, voice cracks and all. At Jazz Hands For Autism, a voice crack is welcome. You belong here. 💛 #youbelonghere #jazzhandsforautism #autisticmusicians #livemusic #losangeles by @jazzhandsforautism
Free budgeting webinar tomorrow, and everyone is welcome. 💚 Jazz Hands For Autism and First Entertainment Credit Union are hosting Budgeting Basics: Empowerment Through Money Management on Zoom tomorrow, Wednesday, October 7, 9 to 10 AM Pacific. In one hour you'll learn how to tell needs from wants, build a budget that works for your lifestyle, manage both fixed and variable income, and plan for your goals. If you have a steady paycheck or freelance income that goes up and down, this hour covers both. Your presenters are Carmi Gallardo and Keith King-Wright from First Entertainment Credit Union. Musicians, families, friends and anyone who wants to feel better about money can join. Register at the link in our bio. #budgeting #financialwellness #freewebinar #jazzhandsforautism #firstentertainment by @jazzhandsforautism
You don't have to be a musician to come to this. 💛 Jazz Hands For Autism and First Entertainment Credit Union are hosting Budgeting Basics, a free financial wellness webinar on Zoom. Carmi Gallardo and Keith King-Wright from First Entertainment will show you how to sort needs from wants and build a budget that works for your lifestyle. Wednesday, October 7 at 9 AM Pacific. Everyone's welcome, parents and friends included. Register at the link in our bio. #budgeting #financialwellness #freewebinar #jazzhandsforautism #firstentertainment by @jazzhandsforautism

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