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Boston, Metrowest & Western Mass disability communities will all have opportunities to join the Family Leadership Trainings to learn more about vision planning and advocacy.
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Plus, find Winter and Spring conferences, such as: The Mass Down Syndrome Conference, two Autism conferences, and the Early Connectons Vision Impairment Conference.
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February Events Also Include:
• Anxiety and How to Address it in The IEP
• Disability Resource Fair in Bridgewater
• 2024 Camp Fairs & Inclusive Winter Recreation
• Resiliency for Siblings of Youth with Disabilities
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• Disability Transition-to-Adult Trainings (scroll down)
We "heart" all of this February inclusiveness! Sharon Marie
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Disability Community Resource Fair: Bridgewater: February 10th, with Bridgewater-Raynham SEPAC. Bringing together local organizations specializing in education, social services, emotional health, inclusive recreation and more. Discover resources & connect with organizations dedicated to supporting the local disability community. Kids are welcome...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
* Boston Camp Fair - February 10th
* Summer Camp & Kids Activities Fair/ Westford: 2/11
* Central MA Summer Camp Expo/Holden: 3/2
* Summer Camp & Activities Fair: Westford: 4/6...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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American Sign Language "Critter Weekend": February 3rd, with Boston Children's Musuem. Live animal presentations will be ASL interpreted at 2 p.m., 2:40 and 3:20 p.m. Meet and learn about some fascinating animals with Matt from Animal World Experience. El Boston Children's Museum organiza un programa de fin de semana de Critter y las presentaciones de animales vivos se interpretarán en ASL el sábado 30 de septiembre a las 2:30 y 3:30 p.m...Read more
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Adaptive Swimming in Springfield: February 5th - 26th, with CHD's All In: Barrier-Free Recreation and and the WNEU OT Doctorate Program. A play-based therapeutic swim program. Geared toward kids ages 4-22 who have a disability. The students will work 1:1 with each swimmer and focus on their goals throughout the sessions...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at the Museum: Charlestown, February 11th, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Sensory-friendly mornings to 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. Open to all ages. Registration is required and limited to...Read more
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Special Olympics Winter 2024.
* Amherst: Special Olympics Young Athletes, Level 1 & 2
* Attleboro: Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 2
* Chicopee: Special Olympics Floorball
* Medford: Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1 & 2
* Worcester: Special Olympics Basketball, for ages 15+ ...Read More
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Adaptive Snowshoeing, Kick Sledding & Cross-Country Sit Skiing: Gardner, Goshen & Weston, MA, through 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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Working Together: Disability Transition-to-Adult Training Webinars, English- February 6th, Spanish - February 8th. With Massachusetts Advocates for Children. This workshop will address the transition planning and services required for youth with disabilities ages 14-22, focusing on special education services needed to prepare youth for employment, independent living, and further education...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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Family Engagement & Transition: A Personal Experience Webinar, February 8th, with the SPAN of Massachusetts. For families, youth / young adults with disabilities and adult System representatives. Hear the personal lived experience of someone with a disability. Learn what common obstacles and challenges to avoid and considerations will help make a successful transition to adult life....Read more
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Access to Arts Program: Boston, Burlington & Needham, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Access to Arts for ages 14-24, is an inclusive hands-on art programs for teens and young adults with and without disabilities. * Music, Rhythm & Songwriting - Needham, February - June. *Theatre & Improv - Burlington, February - May 29th. * Music Studio Sessions in Boston, April 16 - 19th...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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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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