MoDE Foundation began with six moms sitting around a table dreaming of a better future for their children with disabilities. We believe people with disabilities have a right to quality work and living experiences, and this begins with inclusive education and communities.

The mission of The SHINE Project is to:

Serve the community

Honor differences

Include everyone

Nurture talent, and

Empower individuals

through an inclusive musical theatre experience.

In this music therapy-informed project, neurodivergent individuals work alongside their typically developing peers and have equal roles in all aspects of the project. The SHINE Project is more than a performance opportunity for neurodivergent individuals—it is an environment that values unique differences and normalizes collaborative inclusive environments.

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