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Welcome to a 2024 that will see Massachusetts' inclusive events offered for all ages and abilities. Get ready for Communty Camp Fairs, Adaptive Sports, webinars and workshops supporting legal issues, MCAs support, Transition to Adult needs and more.
January Events Include:
• Caring for Burned-Out Caregivers
• Department of Developmental Services 101
• 2024 Camp Fairs
• Inclusive Winter Sports & Recreation
• Self-Directed Adult Disability Services in Massachusetts
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• Funding Group Homes
Snow it's on its way - winter is officially here! Sharon Marie
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Caring for Burned-Out Caregivers Webinar, January 3rd, with McLean Hospital in Belmont. A caregiver with burnout often feels overwhelmed and may be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted from the stressors and weight of caring for loved ones. How can we encourage caregivers to look after themselves without feeling guilty...Read more
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Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts' Families: January 9th, and throughout Winter & Spring. Presented by the Massachusetts' Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics, including: MCAS testing, High School Graduation, and Vocational Education & Opportunities, Independent Living & Housing...Read more
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Navigating Special Education: Q & A: Webinar, January 23rd, 2024, with the Collaborative Parent Leadership Action Network in Boston. Free. An interactive workshop designed to help families navigate the special education system. Q&A: Ask questions directly to a special education specialist about your child...Read more
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IEP Toolkit Binder Training: Attleboro, January 8th & 9th, with the Arc of Bristol County. Bring your IEP documents such as IEP's, evaluations, progress reports, behavioral plans, and relevant paperwork. The Arc's educational advocates will guide you on how to organize and advocate for your student. You will receive a pre-loaded IEP binder...Read more
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Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101): Webinar, January 11th, with the Massachusett Department of Developmental Services. What You Need to Know. For individuals and families of all ages. The DDS provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about: Eligibility, Transition, Self-Direction, Autism Supports...Read more
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Autism Parent Law Training for Mass Families: Webinar, January 16th, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Hear an overview of specific special education requirements addressing the unique needs of students with autism, current trends, legal standards, evaluation rights and compensatory services still available to address students' needs. There will be an emphasis on law and...Read more
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MCAS: Access & Achievements for Students with Disabilities: Webinar, January 25th, with the The Lincoln - Sudbury Regional High School SEPAC. A speaker from the FCSN will introduce and discuss the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities can participate in meaningful ways in MCAS. Topics include: Standards-based....Read more
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Camp Fairs 2024: Find the fairs listed on the right hand side of the Camp Page. Some are not disability-specific events.
* Boston Parents Paper’s Virtual Camp & Summer Expos
* Concord - January 4th. Inclusive Summer Programs in the Concord / Carlisle Area.
* Sudbury- Summer Camp & Opportunities Fair
* Boston Camp Fair - February 10th...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Autism Acceptance Night with the Worcester Railers: January 5th. An sensory-friendly game and Autism Acceptance Night with the Worcester Railers. For families and groups with individuals with sensory sensitivities. Railers staff will be onsite to help fans navigate the arena and direct to sensory-friendly spaces. What You Can Expect: Decreased Stimulation, No goal horn, No Strobe Lights and...Read more
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Inclusive Martin Luther King Jr. Day Choral Event: Concord, MA, January 15th, with the Music Makes Me Happy Chorus. This chorus is comprised of special needs people of varying ages and abilities. This event is a concert of songs paying tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr., well known songs from the Civil Rights movement, and gospel songs, with an opportunity for the audience to sing-along...Read more
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Team Sports for Winter 2024.
* Dorchester: Special Olympics Basketball
* Canton: Challenger Baseball Softball
* Lexington: All Abilities Basketball
* Marlborough: Special Olympics Football
* Marion: Special Olympics “Young Athletes”
* Northborough: Unified Basketball
* Pembroke: Special Olympics Adult Basketball
* Westboro: Special Olympics Basketball
* Winchester: TOPS for Hoops...Read more
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Wheelchair Fencing/Para Fencing: Brighton: Wheelchair fencing/ Parafencing is enjoyed by athletes with upper and lower limb differences, athletes with cerebral palsy, and athletes with other balance and mobility restrictions. For ages 12+ years and older. This program is designed for new and continuing fencers. Attend one or all ...Read more
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Adaptive Snowshoeing, Kick Sledding & Cross-Country Sit Skiing: Gardner, Goshen & Weston, MA, January 11th - March 29th. For people with disabilities, along with their family and friends. Specific dates for each location, and each location may offer different options than other locations. Use snowshoes, standing or sitting cross-country skis, or get pushed on a kick-sled or ski-sled. Equipment can...Read more
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Adaptive Ice Skating in Massachusetts: Brockton, E. Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, N. Adams and Worcester, Through March 2024, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program. Free. Use their Ice Sleds, or your own conventional skates, or slide around on your wheelchair...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Funding Group Homes & More: Webinar, January 8th. Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian will host Ellen Attaliades, CEO of Association of Developmental Disability Providers. She will talk about the need for higher funding allocations for individuals with families or individuals staying full-time in group home settings along with increased flexibility in self-determination policies...Read more
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Adult Family Care (AFC) Information Session: Webinar, January 11th, with the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport. AFC is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either family or non-family members a monthly tax-free stipend to care for people age 16+ in a home setting, who cannot live safely on their own. Spouses and guardians may not...Read more
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Housing Explained: Demystifying Residential Living Options: Webinar, January 9th, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. Perkins Transition Talks Family Workshops are designed to help plan your blind or visually impaired young adult’s future. Where will your adult child live after high school and what type of housing...Read more
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Benefits 101: Social Security Programs & Work Incentives: Webinar, Janury 10th, with the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Do you have questions about how Social Security benefits and work programs impact your adult disabled dependent? How does one maximize benefits?Attending this presentation will provide you with information...Read more
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Disability Transition Planning & Post Secondary Options. Webinar, January 19th, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL's workshops are meant for caregivers/family members and partners of children with behavioral health needs, and peer leaders who work with children and have lived experience. Secondary transition planning is a formal process to prepare students with special needs for life after high...Read more
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College Prep Mentoring Program for Neurodiverse High School Students: Winter 2024. Lowell in Person and Virtual Options. The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell is offering the “Horizons”, mentoring and prep program for neurodiverse college students (e.g. autistic students, students with ADHD, learning disabilities etc.) high-school juniors or seniors (or recent graduates) who plan to go to college. Curriculum covers a range of topics...Read more
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Epic Community Service for Teens & Young Adults with Disabilities: Boston and Worcester, 2024-2025 Service Warrior Applications are Now Available. Final Deadlines for Applications are due January 31st, 2024. EPIC is now recruiting young people with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 23 who want to become leaders in their community f or its Boston and
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There's just not enough room! The buttons below will take you directly to pages dedicated to lot more disability events for specific diagnoses.
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