An Adaptive Concert with ASD Band & Phoenix the Fire

Featuring

ASD Band

Jackson D BegleyMaury Aitken LaFoyRawan TuffahaRon M. AdeaSpenser William Paul Murray

Concert Description

Recognizing the power of music to bring people together, four talented musicians formed a band called ASD (named for autism spectrum disorder) featuring Rawan, Jackson, Ron and Spenser – each of whom is on the spectrum.

This is a rare opportunity to see these stellar performers together on stage with musical ASL interpretation, presented in a family-friendly style that embraces neurodiversity and disability. Therapy dogs will be present, provided by One Health Partners.

PLEASE NOTE: ASD Band is a rock and roll band and the volume will be louder than other Xenia concerts. While we will temper the volume as much as possible, we recommend that those with hearing sensitivities bring earplugs or noise cancelling earmuffs in case of need.

Ticket Reimbursement

To eliminate financial barriers, we will refund your tickets when you attend the event. If you wish to donate your tickets, please let us know when you check in.

Donations

Xenia Concerts is a registered charity and we gratefully accept additional donations. If you don't want a tax receipt, please select the "donation" option at checkout on Eventbrite. To make a charitable donation and receive a tax receipt, please visit our website.

Concert Features

• All expressions welcome! Feel free to make noise, get up, or stim!
• Venue and gender-neutral washrooms accessible to wheelchair users
• Venue Guide
• Accessible e-programs sent before event
• Sensory supports, including noise-cancelling earmuffs, weighted pillows, balance pillows, and fidgets (please bring your own if you can)
• Flexible seating and a separate area for breaks
• Stretch breaks and freedom of movement
• Visual schedule (slide deck)
• ASL Interpretation (Including Musical ASL)
• Auto-generated closed captions
• Therapy dogs provided by One Health Partners

Questions and Accessibility Requests

All Xenia Concerts are designed to welcome and support neurodivergent and disabled attendees to the best of our ability.

Xenia Concerts is committed to meeting the needs of our audience. If you have accessibility-related questions or want to request an accommodation, please contact Kaylce at kaylce.carter@xeniaconcerts.com.

For ticketing and general inquiries, contact Paolo at paolo.griffin@xeniaconcerts.com.

To contact Xenia by phone, call Rory at 437-441-7543.

Health & Safety

• Masks are recommended
• If you have are sick, please stay home

• Masks and hand sanitizer will be available at the venue
• Xenia supports the use of PPE and other personal protective measures. Please feel free to bring your own protective supports as needed.

Thanks to our partners

TO Live, The Lotus Centre, and One Health Partners

Thanks to our funders

The Canada Council for the Arts, The Ontario Arts Council, The Toronto Arts Council, The Government of Canada, TD, The Rotary Club of Toronto and its charitable foundation, The Azrieli Foundation, Unity for Autism, The George C. Hunt Family Foundation, in honour of R.S. Williams & Sons Company Ltd., and Xenia Concerts donors.