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Local disability events ushering Winter 2024 include the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Conference, two Autism conferences, and the Early Connectons Vision Impairment Conference. Also look for workshops/webinars covering a variety of family supports and Transition-to-Adult topics.
January Events Also Include:
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC)
• MCAS for Students with Disabilities
• 2024 Camp Fairs & Inclusive Winter Recreation
• Self-Directed Adult Disability Service
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• Disability Transition Planning 101
It's chilly outside, but inclusive supports are just warming up! Sharon Marie
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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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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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Dyslexia from K-12 & Beyond: Webinar, January 28th, with Dr. Eric Falke, MIT. Hear how to navigate a child's educational journey from K -12 and beyond. Discuss the why behind reading difficulties, how to diagnose and design appropriate instruction, and what strategies and accommo...Read more
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"Let's Get Organized" Binder Event: Methuen, January 31st, in English & Spanish. Join the Arc of Greater Haverhill Newburyport as they support parents and caregivers of individuals with ID/DD/ASD with organizing a "life binder" for their loved ones. For transition paperwork, educational forms, medical documents, letter of intent, and more -bring all of your documents. They will provide materials...Read more
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Guide to Supporting Children's Mental Health For First Responders: Webinar, January 31st, with PPal of Massachusetts. For Police, First Responders, Mobile Crisis, Community Behavioral Health Centers, and all community members interested in supporting crisis. Learn more about: children's mental health, why families call 911 , what families need police/ first responders to know...Read more
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Camp Fairs 2024: Find the fairs listed on the right hand side of the Camp Page. These are not disability-specific.
* Boston Parents Paper’s Virtual Camp & Summer Expos
* Sudbury- Summer Camp & Opportunities Fair: 1/21
* Boston Camp Fair - February 10th
* Summer Camp & Kids Activities Fair/ Westford: 2/11
* Central Ma Summer Camp Expo/Holden: 3/2 Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Inclusive Ballet for Ages 16+: Wakefield. January 31 – March 20, with Communitas of Wakefield. For those with disabilities ages 16+ Join Ms. Hannah on Wednesday evenings to learn the basics of ballet, Ms. Hannah will teach all about this exciting form of dance, adapting to all abilities, and having lots of fun along the way....Read more
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Special Olympics Winter 2024.
* Beverly: Special Olympics Basketball
* Chicopee: Special Olympics Floorball
* Lowell: Special Olympics Basketball
* Medford: Special Olympics “Young Athletes” Level 1 & 2
* North Andover: Special Olympics Young ...Read More
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Adaptive Snowshoeing, Kick Sledding & Cross-Country Sit Skiing: Gardner, Goshen & Weston, MA, throough 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...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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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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Special Needs Trusts & Planning for the Future: Worcester, January 23rd, with the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging. Free and open to the public. The guest speakers will be Kathy Vitello, LSW and Nancy Galvin of PLAN of MA. * Learn about special needs trusts and how they can help you and your family plan for the future...Read more
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College Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities: Webinar, February 6th, with Perkins School for the Blind/Watertown. Part of their Transition Talks Family Workshops to help you plan your blind or visually impaired young adult’s future. Guest Speaker: Jane Brow, Assistant Clinical Professor at Yale Medical School, Director of College Autism...Read more
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Disability Transition Planning 101: In English & Spanish. Webinar, January 29th, with the Haverhill SEPAC. Discuss transition timelines to help prepare students for the world beyond secondary education. Hear about transition planning and services required for young adults with disabilities ages 14-22. It will focus on transition special education services needed to prepare young adults for employment, independent living, and further education...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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