The Louisiana Task Force aims to bring
music therapists together to learn about how we can be
heard in our community!
We work to educate legislators in order to increase opportunities and protections for MT-BCs through legislative action.
07/22/2020
Time to get all those ducks in a row and register for this Saturday’s Virtual Advocacy Training. Registration closes Friday at noon.
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-music-therapy-advocacy-training-tickets-111724386648
07/16/2020
Our advocacy training is just over a week away and we’re so excited to be with you all!
You can attend completely free and earn up to 3 CMTEs! Plus, attendees will be the first to hear some new and exciting updates about music therapy in Louisiana!
Register to attend live and/or receive a recording of the event at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-music-therapy-advocacy-training-tickets-111724386648?aff=ebdssbeac
07/08/2020
How do I effectively connect with my legislators online? What even is the purpose of music therapy advocacy? What efforts are being made to increase client access to necessary music therapy services in Louisiana?
Be sure to register for our upcoming advocacy training on July 25 to get the answers to these questions and more!
Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-music-therapy-advocacy-training-tickets-111724386648?aff=efbevent
Calling all Louisiana MT-BCs:
Please add your voice to the survey released by the government relations team regarding changes to professional practice in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The information compiled will help us to further our advocacy efforts within our state by providing insight into how music therapists are adapting to meet community needs in this moment. Please respond to the survey if you have yet to do so before it is closed at the end of this month!
04/29/2020
New Orleans artist Josh Wingerter recently adorned Frenchmen Street with paintings of iconic musicians and artists including this painting of Jimi Hendrix with the words “music saved my life”. As Board Certified Music Therapists serving the state of Louisiana, we get to see the power of music as a tool for healing on a daily basis. We’ve seen music used during social distancing as a means of uniting communities and spreading hope.
We want to hear from you!
How have you been using music lately?
How have you adapted to serve your clients and community?
Comment below 👇👇👇 or send us an email at [email protected]
04/09/2020
to a year ago when Task Force Co-Chair Erin Rosen met Louisiana State Senator Troy Carter at an event for Making these connections with legislators is an important part of the task force mission to promote in the state!
In these days of we are connecting with our legislators a little differently. Now is a great time to write your legislator or attend a virtual town hall!
We are also collecting examples of how Louisiana Music Therapists are addressing community needs in this time of crisis. How has impacted your work?
03/22/2020
As we all spend a little more time at home these few weeks, you may be wondering how we here at the task force are keeping moving in the state. Well, we’ve got a few ideas for how to advocate for our profession from your home!
Now might be the perfect time to write a letter to your legislator (instructions in the comments ⬇️⬇️)
We also want to hear from you about how you’re supporting the community you work in during this time! Now is a great time to show our creativity and adaptability in the service of our communities. Maybe you wrote a new hand washing song for your population, navigated a transition to telehealth, or you’re still working but with elevated precautions. Comment below or shoot us a private message with how you’re adapting your work.
Thank you for all that you do and to all our music therapists, students, legislators, advocacy partners, and everyone else: we hope you are healthy and safe during these next few weeks!
10/22/2019
Last week, Molly Guinan, MT-BC and Task Force Co-Chair Mary Malloy, MT-BC had the opportunity to attend the Louisiana Developmental Disabilities Council’s quarterly meeting to address ways to increase accessibility to music therapy services within the state. As a result of their efforts, The Office for Citizens with Developmental Disabilities has submitted a request to amend the language of the Children’s Choice Waiver to allow music therapy and other creative arts therapies to be billed through Medicaid. We are excited to share more information with you as things develop!
10/08/2019
State and local elections happen in Louisiana this coming Saturday. The lawmakers voted for on Saturday could become the next amazing advocates for music therapy in the state!
Remember to register and download the Geaux Vote app to see your Saturday ballot! See y’all at the polls!
10/06/2019
The past two days were all
Thanks to everyone who came out! A special thank you goes to our presenter, Judy Simpson, MT-BC.
We had a great time learning and Judy ate her first ever chargrilled oyster so you know Louisiana treated her right ☺️ -bc @ New Orleans, Louisiana
10/02/2019
Just 2 more days to register for our October Advocacy Training in New Orleans! Be sure to preregister for the event to ensure the availability of your seat!
This is an opportunity to learn about the purpose and work of the task force and also earn 5 CMTEs!
Register at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/music-therapy-advocacy-training-tickets-71369095887?aff=ebdssbdestsearch