A DMF participant smiles

Our impactCelebrating differences and bringing joy

18 years and countingExplore what we’ve done so far – and our goals for 2024

Help us reach our goals

15,000+Free in-person music classes

1,200+Free online music programs

31,000+Online event participants

Passing the mic to our community

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Having the DMF virtual community during the Covid 19 pandemic was so important for my mental and physical health. The dance parties are so much fun.
DMF Online Participant
[My sister] has not had much of a life for the last 30 years other than sitting and watching TV ...Thank you to the whole Trush family for giving her the possibility of a community and a brand new life.
Sister of DMF in-person music class participant
Thank YOU so much for all that you do for my son Jack. He does not get excited by many things in his world …You definitely make his world a lot smaller and less scary. Please keep up the amazing things you are doing!
Mother of online community participant
[My son] does every single [online event] that's available to him ... The two things he really loves are school and Daniel’s. He’s like in heaven ...They've provided much-needed support for him.
Father of DMF online community participant

Working together to bring out the best in each and every one of us

2 DMF participants share a laugh while playing drums
A DMF participant wearing bright blue headphones raises their arms while holding drum sticks
A DMF participant plays a drum with their hands as their parent encourages them
DMF Artistic Director Gerry plays a tambourine with a DMF participant
A DMF participant plays the harp with encouragement from DMF Director of Teaching and Learning Juliana
2 DMF participants play drums with their hands
2 DMF participants play the xylophone together
A DMF participant holding colorful drum sticks looks up

Our partnersWe are proud to collaborate with organizations who share their expertise to move our mission forward

We’re working with digital design agency BASIC/DEPT® to create more inclusive online experiences for all.

Redesigning this website, collaborating on thought pieces about inclusivity, and participating in DMF’s Disability Awareness Program have transformed the way we approach accessibility.
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Leading music distribution company The Orchard is empowering us to reach audiences worldwide.

Working with the incredible team at Daniel's Music Foundation is an extremely gratifying and enjoyable experience. The Orchard is honored to support their mission to spread disability awareness through music.
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Your donation empowers us to make an even bigger impact through music and Disability Awareness. Thank you for your generosity and helping us change more lives.

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