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Jazz Hands For Autism has been featured by national and regional press. For interviews, photos, or media requests, reach our team below.

NPRJazz Hands For Autism is creating new avenues for autistic musiciansFeature
Los Angeles TimesProfile of Executive Director Dr. Ifunanya NwekeProfile
KTLAAutism Acceptance Month segmentBroadcast
BillboardJazz Hands For Autism Is Making a ‘Seat at the Table’ for Neurodivergent MusiciansFeature
The Recording AcademyLA Chapter's NEXT class coverageFeature

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A decade of coverage

Every story, broadcast, and feature since 2014.

2026

MUSICIANS CHANGE PERSPECTIVE ON AUTISMWatch →
June 23, 2026A Night of Belonging, Talent and Purpose: Jazz Hands For Autism Celebrates 25 Concerts of Changing LivesRead →
June 23, 2026Supporting the Arts: Culver City awards $200K to 26 organizationsRead →
June 11, 2026Earth, Wind & Fire's Philip Bailey Honored at Jazz Hands For Autism's 25th Concert by the Musicians He MentoredRead →
June 11, 2026Earth, Wind & Fire’s Philip Bailey Honored at Jazz Hands For Autism’s 25th Concert by the Musicians He MentoredRead →
May 16, 2026Dr. Ifunanya Nweke’s ‘Jazz Hands for Autism’ Concert to Honor EW&F’s Philip Bailey May 23 | WATCHRead →
May 15, 2026Jazz Hands for Autism to Honor Bailey, Grillo with Trailblazer AwardsRead →
May 7, 2026Philip Bailey Headlines Jazz Hands for Autism’s 25th Concert SeriesRead →
April 28, 2026GRAMMY-WINNING LEGEND PHILIP BAILEY TO BE HONORED AT JAZZ HANDS FOR AUTISM'S 25TH CONCERT SERIES EVENTRead →

2025

October 23, 2025Exclusive: Exceptional Minds & Cartoon Network Studios Launch Original Shorts by Artists on the Autism SpectrumRead →
September 7, 2025EXTRAORDINARY: A Fundraiser for Autism in Entertainment at Laugh FactoryRead →
July 14, 2025Special Needs Network’s Camp JPAC Opens in Defiance of Fear and Injustice Amidst ICE RaidsRead →
June 18, 2025Save The Date! Wednesday, June 18. Congratulations to Our 2025 Women's Leadership Award NomineesRead →
May 1, 2025Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management celebrates 10th anniversaryRead →
Feb 13, 2025Screenland 5K Run or walk through iconic film spots at annual eventRead →

2024

November 22, 2024Hallmark's Celebrations With Lacey Chabert: All The Parties RankedRead →
November 15, 2024Sustain & Maintain: Music, Family & WellnessRead →
November 5, 2024Jazz Hands 4 Autism USC TodayRead →
October 28, 2024VIFF AMP 2024Read →
June 6, 2024Jazz Hands 4 Autism at Culver City Arts FoundationRead →
June 6, 2024Update from the world’s first Autism in Entertainment ConferenceRead →
May 28, 2024Jazz Hands for Autism – 10th Anniversary ConcertRead →
October 15, 2024Meet Ifunanya NwekeRead →
April 30, 2024SoCal nonprofit ‘Jazz Hands’ celebrates Autism Acceptance and Awareness MonthRead →
April 29, 2024SoCal nonprofit ‘Jazz Hands’ celebrates Autism Acceptance and Awareness MonthRead →
April 17, 2024Small & Gutsy Celebrates 10 Years of Jazz Hands For AutismRead →
April 2, 2024Sensory Friendly Album Launches for World Autism Awareness DayRead →
February 14, 2024Q&A: Jazz Hands For Autism Teacher-in-Training Tyler Roberts on Classroom Management, Confidence, and Booking GigsRead →
January 25,2024Iconic Motion Pictures Portrayed in Artwork, Decorating the Route for Screenland 5KRead →
April 5, 2024Screenland 5K Raises Over $16,000 for Local NonProfitsRead →

2023

October 17, 2023Jazz Hands for Autism & Chris Redding team up to make GRAMMY® history with the first Neurodivergent New Age/HipHop albumRead →
February 8, 2023The Recording Academy's Los Angeles Chapter Celebrates The NEXT Class Of 2023: Building Community For Future LeadersRead →
February 8, 2023Jazz Hands for Autism is creating new avenues for autistic musiciansRead →

2022

Nov 25, 2022Spectrum of Courage | EP 2: "Autism in the Workplace"Read →
Nov 19, 2022Spectrum of Courage | EP 1: "Autism and Music"Read →
Nov 12, 2022Serg EF - Eye Contact [Official Music Video]Read →
JANUARY 2023 2023 Performing Arts Grant Program AwardsRead →
MAY 2022 2022 Nonprofit & Corporate Citizenship AwardsRead →
SEPTEMBER 2022 Guitar Center Music Foundation Education and Outreach in 2022Read →
OCTOBER 2022 Culver City Celebrates Disability Awareness MonthRead →
APRIL 2022 JAZZ HANDS FOR AUTISM LAUNCHES MUSIC LIBRARY FEATURING NEURODIVERGENT COMPOSERSRead →
APRIL 2022 American Airlines Offers Practice Flights for Kids with Autism or AnxietyRead →
APRIL 2022 Jazz Hands For Autism was a finalist in the "Mid-sized Nonprofit of the Year" Category at the 2022 LA Business Journal Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship AwardsWatch →
APRIL 2022 Jazz Hands for Autism: Finalist for LA Business Journal Nonprofit (page 23)Read →
MARCH 2022 Arts as Policy: Autism, Education, Research & Music - Inclusion for NeurodiversityWatch →
MARCH 2022 Rising Startups in Los Angeles: Grid110 Reveals its 21st CohortRead →
MARCH 2022 3 Mins W/ Ifu - For Your Consideration (Season 2 Opener)Watch →
MARCH 2022 Jazz Hands for Autism Is Making a ‘Seat at the Table’ for Neurodivergent MusiciansRead →
JANUARY 2022 How Grid110's Miki Reynolds Helps Founders Get Their FootingRead →
MARCH 2022 CHATROOM: Real People, Real ConversationsRead →
MARCH 2022 A New Approach to Employment for Individuals on the Autism SpectrumRead →
JULY 2021 UCLA Students Take On the Role of Grant MakersRead →
JULY 2021 Students gain hands-on philanthropic experience in community engagement courseRead →
JULY 2021 Through UCLA course, students deliver funding to L.A. nonprofitsRead →
MAY 2021 Meet Sam L Williams: Musician/Songwriter/ Podcast HostRead →
APRIL 2021 #nolimits with Jazz Hands for Autism: Join Shelley as she talks with some musicians and the group Jazz Hands for AutismWatch →
APRIL 2021 Sam L. Williams: Career Path, Influence and New MusicRead →
MARCH 2021 Student at JHFA Speaks of His Experience (I Am Able - Autistic Musician Shares Music Passion & Job Coach Support)Watch →
APRIL 2020 Autism Parenting Magazine Issue 101Read →

2020

January 22, 2020"Amplifying Music’s Reach" GRAMMY Week Panel Discusses Human Connection, MusiCares Research, Outreach, & MoreRead →
DECEMBER 2019 Starving Darling Launches EP With Performance At Harvelle'sRead →

2019

December 30, 2019Podcast Season 2 Episode 16: Jazz Hands for AutismRead →
August 5, 2019Gilda Evans Podcast Featuring Jazz Hands for AutismRead →
May 8, 2019Unrestricted: The Future of Jazz with Jazz Hands for AutismRead →
March 14, 2019Jazz Hands at Hear Our Voice: "The Future of Inclusion"Read →
February 04, 2019JHFA hits the “Heart” notes just rightRead →

2018

January 2, 2018Inspire Africa LA- Ifunanya Nweke, "Jazz Hands for Autism"Read →

2017

October 23, 2017Meet Ifunanya Nweke of Jazz Hands For Autism in WestwoodRead →
May 18, 2017Jazz Hands for Autism- Ifunanya NwekeRead →
May 18, 2017Meet Ifunanya Nweke of Jazz Hands For Autism in WestwoodRead →

2016

October 25, 2016We have been recognized by Assemblyman Mike Gatto!Read →

2017

April 9, 2017The Beat of a Different DrumRead →

2016

June 13, 2016Students with autism explore their musical talentsRead →

2014

September 9, 2014Jazz Hands | On Music and HealingRead →
August 26, 2014Autism Live, Tuesday August 26th, 2014Read →

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Joshua Hines
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