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Sound Tracks: An Artistic Journey to Belonging
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) and the Office of National Autism Coordination (ONAC) are pleased to host the 11th Annual Autism Acceptance Month Special Event, Sound Tracks: An Artistic Journey to Belonging. This hybrid event will feature autistic photographer Blair Bunting, autistic violinist Laura Nadine, and neurodivergent filmmaker John Schaffer. The event will include a showing of the film Sound Tracks, directed by Mr. Schaffer and featuring Mr. Bunting and Ms. Nadine, as well as Q&A with the artists and remarks from Denise Resnik of First Place AZ, the non-profit organization that sponsored the film.
The Shadow Listener at Northern Arizona University
This is a live performance of violinist and autism advocate, Laura Nadine, at Northern Arizona University on September 30, 2013. Laura talks about how she was “different” growing up and how music was the “light in that room.” Laura performs her shadow song, “All Alone”, and shows her autism awareness video. The video ends with Laura taking a couple questions from the audience.