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Massachusetts' disability events for April feature Autism Acceptance Month happenings, Inclusive Recreation and more. Transition-to-adult events focus on Basic Rights, Housing, and Healthy Relationships workshops.
More Events Include:
• Assistive Technology Fairs in Danvers & Springfield
• Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night with the Woo Sox
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
• Basic Rights in Transition Planning
• Healthy Relationships & Sexuality for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
• Self Directed Services & Supported Decision Making
Spring has finally sprung and we are here for all of the new inclusive opportunities it will bring! Sharon Marie
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Family Engagement & Leadership Training for School Districts: Application Deadline: April 17th, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. A free training program to help SEPACs, ELPACs, PTOs, District Administration and Staff, School Committees, Site Councils, or Family Engagement Specialists to increase parent engagement in their school districts. ....Read more
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ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference Boston and with virtual options, April 21st - 23rd, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs. A professional development opportunity for educators, artists, researchers, policymakers, school administrators, program administrators, and students to share best practices, explore new research, and learn from each other. Synchronous sessions will be live....Read more
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Assistive Technology Fair in Springfield: April 24th, with the Central West Department of Developmental Services. Free. Find demonstrations, local vendors, assistive technology devices through exhibits, demonstrations, and presentations. Products and services showcased include Smart Home Technology, Health/Medical, Employment Tools...Read more
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Financial Planning for Special-Needs Families: Trusts. Webinar, April 26th, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts. The guest speaker will be PLAN of MA & RI. Learn learn how establishing a trust early-on allows you to have peace of mind knowing that your assets are going to a safe place. See hands-on how the trust can benefit your loved one....Read more
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Celebration of Deaf Culture & Conference: Holyoke Community College, April 22nd. Free. Speakers include: The Statewide Coordinator for Deaf & Hard of Hearing Supports at Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Janis Cole, ASL-Deaf Studies; Cultural Studies, Nicholas Lalanne, instructor at HCC, teaches four levels of ASL. He also teaches Deaf Studies...Read more
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Visual Impairment "Early Connections" Conference: April 29th, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. Free. For families with children from birth to age 7 who are blind, deafblind, or low-vision, including those who have multiple complex disabilities. Key Note Address: Brenda Allair: Choose Your Own Journey. Plus workshops, Resource Fair...Read more
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"Autism Connections" Conference in Western Mass: Springfield, and Virtual, April 27th.
Bailey’s "Autism Family Day" at the Zoo: Boston, MA, April 29th, 9:30 a.m. - 2 p.m only.
Autism Conference for Parents & Professionals: Virtual Conference, April 29th, with Endicott College of Beverly
Autism Awareness Month Touch-A-Truck Event: Beverly: Endicott College, Beverly, MA, April 30th.
Autism Acceptance Month Family Fun Day: Easton Borderland State Park, April 30th.
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Inclusive Recreation - All Ages
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Sensory-Friendly Concert: Somerville, April 23rd, with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. This concert will contain sensory-friendly elements—including reduced lighting. A “quiet room” will be available for those who need it, and attendees may dance in the aisles or use noise-reducing headphones if they choose. Braille programs...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at the Museum: Charlestown, April 16th, 9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Learn about the history of America’s Ship of State in a quieter setting, without loud sounds or flashing lights, and before the museum opens to the public. Sensory Friendly Changes include: attendance limits,
noise-reducing headphones, weighted shoulder wraps, sunglasses..Read more
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Special Olympics & Group Athletics
* Burlington - Unlimited Abilities
* Braintree - Special Olympics Young Athletes
* Framingham - Special Olympics Tennis
* Northboro - Xtra Mile Walking Club
* Worcester - .Special Olympics Young Athletes.Read more
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Team Sports - Adaptive Baseball, Tennis and Soccer
* Acton - Miracle League Baseball for Youth & Teens:
* Acton- Miracle League Baseball for Adults
* Framingham - Adaptive Walking Club & Mini Golf
* Bellingham: Challenger Baseball
* Hingham: Adaptive Soccer
* Natick: Challenger Baseball
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Sensory-Friendly Super Mario Bros. Movie
* Burlington & Littleton - April 15th
* AMC Theaters - April 22nd
* South Weymouth - May 7th
Suzume: AMC Theaters - April 26th
Little Mermaid: O’Neil Cinema's - June 3rd. ...Read more
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night with the Worcester Woo Sox April 28th. The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) at Polar Park will hosts a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night game. The WooSox will be wearing ASL jerseys, feature ASL interpreters live on the left and right field video boards during pregame and in between innings, closed captioning available through Caption Cast, and more..After the final out there will be UniBank Fireworks...Read more
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Wheelchair Basketball for All Ages: Springfield, Communities, April 16th - May 14th, with CHD Disability Resources. Join CHD's All In program for a brand-new wheelchair basketball program designed for athletes of all ability levels, ages 6+. Each week consist sof ball handling drills and chair mobility skills. Wheelchair users AND ambulatory participants are welcome. Sport wheelchairs will be available at each practice....Read more
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Accessible & Adaptive Recreation Fair: Artesani Park/Herter Park, Brighton, MA, June 10th. With the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Universal Access Program. Free and open to the public..
Signing up for disability-friendly adaptive summer programs like sailing, kayaking, canoeing, cycling, hiking and...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Self-Directed Services Presentation Webinar, April 18th, with Bridgewell of Peabody. Learn how participants and their families design individualized services to meet their needs. Some topics will include turning 22, ISP's, going to college, and other milestones in our life course. Presented by Austin Carr, a Self- Direction participant with the DDS ...Read more
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Supported Decision-Making: One Family’s Story: Webinar, April 25th, with the Vinfen Autism Support Center of West Roxbury. Supported Decision-Making is an alternative to guardianship that is gaining momentum in Massachusetts and nationonwide. SDM gives people with disabilities more independence, dignity freedom. Hear from Jonathan Gardner, and his mother Nancy, about his...Read more
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Basic Rights: Transition Planning: Webinar, April 27th, with the Northborough-Southborough SEPAC. Basic Rights: Transition Planning (for IEP students ages 14-22) provides an overview of the transition planning process for youth with disabilities ages 14-22 on IEPs. *Workshop topics typically include: What is Transition and Why is it Important, Legal Basis for Transition Planning. Student Vision, Self-Determination, Self-Advocacy...Read more
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Preparing for 22 and Adult Services: Webinar, April 27th, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Is your loved one in need of adult services after leaving school? Learn about the best practices to prepare for services and supports after Turning 22 (or earlier if graduating). What do you need to prepare for services from the Department of Developmental...Read more
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Teen & Young Adult Inclusive Social Groups: Springfield, MA, tthrough May 18th, 2023, with Kehillah at the JCC. For ages ages 11 - 18 and ages 18+ . Kehillah is committed to provide recreational and enrichment programs for adults with different abilities and a welcoming and...Read more
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There's just not enough room! Find lots more events and recreation on our category tabs on our website. Below are our pages dedicated to specific disability challenges and needs.
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