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Winter & Spring annual disability events for Massachusetts' families include the Visions of Community Conference, the Mass Down Syndrome Conference, Autism conferences, and the Early Connections Vision Impairment Conference.
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February Events Also Include:
• Family Leadership Training for Western Mass
• Bureau of Special Education Appeals Webinar
• 2024 Camp Fairs & Inclusive Winter Recreation
• Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities
• Applying for Housing for People with Disabilities
• The NextGen Careers Program Resource Fair
• Disability Transition-to-Adult Trainings (scroll down)
Take advantage of these supports to help your loved one gain resources for accessible success! Sharon Marie
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Family Leadership Training for Western Mass Families: With MassFamilies. February 24th - May 4th. Location will be in Lenox, along with some virtual Sessions. This free training shows families how to create a vision for their loved one with a disability and much more. MassFamilies has provided the Family Leadership Series to empower...More at this link
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Disability Resources & Camp Fairs 2024: (The Camp Fairs are not disability-specific).
* Boston Parents Paper’s Virtual Camp & Summer Expos
* Central MA Summer Camp Expo/Holden: 3/2
* Family Fun & Disability Awareness Fair: Milford: 3/2
* Disabilty Resource Fair: Mansfield, 3/5
* Summer Camp & Activities Fair: Westford, 4/6....Read more
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Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation" Webinar, February 26th. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts' Bureau of Special Education Appeals are offering informational Zoom sessions on BSEA Mediation and Facilitation for families, students, educators, school Staff, advocates...Read more
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Department of Developmental Services Updates for Norfolk County: Webinar, February 26th, with the Mass DDS Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. Speakers: The Regional Human Rights Specialist, and the DDS Central Office Ombudsperson (The Ombudsperson can help navigate conflicts and make sure individuals and families are receiving their eligible DDS services)....Read more
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Mental Health Conference For Massachusetts Families: Boston, February 25th, with NAMI Massachusetts. The theme “Building Bridges and Breaking Barriers” emphasizes NAMI Mass’ commitment to fostering connection, collaboration, and societal change to create a more inclusive and supportive environment for individuals/ families affected by mental illness...Read more
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What is a 504 Plan? Webinar, February 28th, with the Longmeadow Public Schools. A representative from the Federation of Children with Special Needs will explain the rights and responsibilities of a 504 Plan, who is eligible, what it contains, and the major differences between a 504 Plan and an IEP. Why is Section 504 Important?..Read more
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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know: Webinar, February 29th, with the Norfolk SEPAC and Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation addresses: What is bullying? What are the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying? Hhow to address bullying in the IEP...Read more
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"Autism Connections" Conference: Springfield, April 10th, with Whole Children/Pathlight. For professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, and exhibitors. 2024 Theme - A Whole Life: The Empowered Journey. Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton - Amplifying Acceptance, Building Independence: How #ActuallyAutistic Perspectives Provide a Strong Foundation for Growth (at any age/throughout the lifespan). Plus an Exhibitor Showcase, and Breakout sesssions covering diagnosis, ABA, Transition to adult, sexuality and more.....Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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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
* Worcester: Special Olympics Basketball, for ages 15+ ...Read More
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Adaptive Hockey Day in Rockland (Brockton Area), February 25th, with USA Hockey Massachusetts. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. For a wide variety of disabilities and physical limitations. Each discipline will have a game to display their unique talents: Blind, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Standing/Amputee...Read more
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"Wizard of Oz" ASL, Open Captioning & Sensory-Friendly Performances: Acton, March 15th - 17th, with Open Door Theater. Featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. Discounted tickets for EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare Cardholders. All shows will be: Relaxed/sensory friendly, interpreted into American Sign Language and Open Captioned. March 22nd - 24th all shows will also be Audio Described...Read more
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Low-Sensory Play Session at the Museum: Peabody - March 2nd. The museum will be at low capacity, and sounds and lights will be turned down. This session is geared to provide those with autism or other sensory processing difficulties with a comfortable museum experience. A formal diagnosis is not required. Online tickets suggested, limited ...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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Resource Fair with The NextGen Careers Program: Roxbury Library Branch, February 17th, with the the Federation for Children with Special Needs. NextGen Careers is the Massachusetts' Rehab Comission's new initiative to get young adults ages 18 - 30 with disabilites and from underserved communities ready for the world of work.
Next Gen currently is only these areas: Boston, Worcester, Braintree, Lawrence, Lowell, Springfield, and Rox...Read more
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Applying for Housing for People with Disabilities: Webinar, February 20th, with The Northeast Arc of Danvers. Target audience: Parents of transition-aged youth (14-22+). Hear about the range of affordable and subsidized housing options available to people with disabilities in Massachusetts. A strategy for completing a basic set of...Read more
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Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities; Webinar, February 28th, with the Northeast Arc in Danvers. A free workshop from Social Security. Hear information about disability benefits and the disability application process, how to use your My Social Security online account and other online services, what are Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits and how do you qualify...Read more
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"Work Without Limits" Virtual Career Fair - February 29th, with UMass Chan Medical School. This fair connects job seekers with disabilities with leading disability-inclusive employers from the Work Without Limits Business Network and more. Learn about available internship and career opportunities. Share your resume with....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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