About Sharing in the Groove

Mission:‍ ‍We expand access to live music for adults with disabilities through supported, in-venue concert experiences.

Vision:‍ ‍Every fan can access the room, the music, and the community.

Why live music / why access

Live music isn’t just entertainment — it can be regulating, connecting, and life-giving. For many adults with autism and intellectual/developmental disabilities, the barriers to concerts are real: crowds, lines, noise, unpredictability, and a lack of support. Sharing in the Groove exists to make concerts feel possible again.

Our values + guardrails

  • Dignity and autonomy: adults are adults; we lead with respect and choice

  • Safety through planning: predictable flow, clear expectations, and break/exit plans

  • Caregivers as partners: caregivers are required in year one

  • Start small, learn fast: pilot responsibly before scaling

  • Clear boundaries: we provide in-venue support only (no transport, personal care, meds, or clinical services.

Founder

Andy Schaefer
Denver-based educator and community-builder. I’m building Sharing in the Groove to design real access to live music — in a way that is safe, grounded, and repeatable.

Founding Board

  • Sofi Gonzalez

  • Ron Gubitz

  • Rebecca Utton

  • Josh Woodward

Contact us

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