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This issue showcases Massachusetts' upcoming conferences covering the latest for Transition-to-Adult, Vision Impairment, and American Sign Language.
* Explore our list of Massachusetts' state parks with accessible pools/spray decks, and accessible beaches with mats and floating/sand beach wheelchairs.
More June Events Include:
• Introduction to the New Massachusett IEP Form
• Accessible & Adaptive Recreation Fair: Brighton
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• Sensory Barnyard, Shark Exhibit & Birdwalk events
• Down Syndrome Awareness Night at Fenway Park
• Sex, Intimacy & Healthy Relationships for Individuals with Disabilities
• Adult Family Care (AFC) Webinar
Inclusive summer fun while still learning and planning for the future - it can be done! Sharon Marie
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Celebrating Leo Sarkissian with the Arc of Massachusetts: Westfield, June 7th, with the Berkshire County Arc. Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts, wil retire from his full-time position. Wish him well and to learn about The Arc’s vision for the future by dropping in at an Open House. Free but registration...Read more
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Accessible & Adaptive Recreation Fair: Brighton, June 8th. Free and open to the public. With the Mas Department of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program. Pre-registration is recommended-especially for use of equipment and to request an ALS interpreter or other accommodations. Meet adaptive recreation...Read more
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Introduction to The New IEP Form: Webinar, June 12th, with the FCSN in Boston. Free. The IEP document will be seeing the first major change to the form in 20 years in Massachusetts. Learn the timeline for implementation, see what has been added, explore areas for student and parent input, identify areas for team collaboration...Read more
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Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line Training: Webinar, June 12th, with Bridgewell of Peabody. The Behavioral Health Help Line is a service of the Commonwealth of Massachusett and the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP).They connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you...Read more
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Disability Legislative Breakfast: Needham, June 17th, with the Charles River Center and Massachusetts State Legislators. Charles River Center and Lifeworks invites you to a Legislative Breakfast to converse with state legislators on improving and enhancing community supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts State Parks. Find accessible swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks in Massachusetts state parks. The Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR Universal Access Program) gives people with disbilities access to water and swimming recreation.
* Pools with ramps or zero-depth entry, and a chair lift.
* Pools with lifts and stairs only (No Ramps Into The Water)
* Pools where the Spray deck surfaces and water features are accessible.
* Select pools and spray decks also have beach wheelchairs for use. Read more
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Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts Find beach mats to the water, sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Contact the beach or park in advance to reserve a beach wheelchair. There are two types of beach wheelchairs at DCR beaches. Sand and sunbathing beach wheelchairs are made of....Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Beginner Birdwalk: Dover, June 8th. This sensory-friendly beginner bird walk offers a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome.
Bring your binoculars (there will also be some to borrow), see what birds...Read more
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Down Syndrome Awareness Night at Fenway Park: June 26th. Join the Boston Red Sox and MDSC’s 2024 Down Syndrome Awareness Night at Fenway, when the Red Sox take on the Toronto Blue Jays. Watch the Red Sox recognize integral members of the MDSC community during the pre-game ceremonies. Then, enjoy the game with fellow MDSC-ers as they cheer on the Sox, all the while...Read more
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American Sign Language Museum Tour: Boston, June 9th, with the Museum of Science. The Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live Animal, and Lightning! shows. ASL (American Sign Language) interpretation is one of the ways to make live spoken content accessible to visitors who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing. With this new pilot program for select offerings, the arrangements are already made...Read more
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"Pathways to Friendship" Inclusive Sailing: East Boston, June 15th, with Piers Park Sailing, in Partnership with the Arc of Massachusetts. This program is designed to create long lasting friendships between people with and without disabilities. The Piers Park Sailing's Adaptive Program’s mission is to empower new disabled sailors ....Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard: Hingham, June 15th. This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome.
Meet barnyard friends and explore the woodland trails. Resources include noise-reducing...Read more
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Bay State Games Para Swimming: Wellesley, June 22nd. Entry Deadline: June 16. Eligibility: A full-time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont, a full-time student at a recognized academic institution in MA, a registered member of a Swimming Club in Massachusetts, a minimum age of 8...Read more
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Bay State Games Para Track & Field Meet Weston, July 20th. Registration Deadline: July 10. Athletes must meet at least one of the criteria - A full time resident of MA, ME, NH, RI or V.T, aA full time student at a recognized academic institution in MA, a registered member of a Track and Field Club in Massachusetts...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Adult Family Care (AFC) Information: Webinar, June 10th, with the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport. The AFC program 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 and older in a home setting who cannot live safely on their own. Spouses and...Read more
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Understanding & Supporting Autistic Teens: Webinar, June 17th, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown. Topics include: A strengths-based overview of Autism in adolescence, The intersection of stress, anxiety, and behavior, Autism at school, including considerations for post-high school transition planning....Read more
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Young Leaders Rising Program for Teens & Young Adults with Disabilities: June - August 2024, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities in Boston. This is an 8-week youth-led leadership program for high school participants (ages 14-22), and fellows (ages 18-27) with any type of disability. YLR 2024 enables youth to select from two separate schedules; one designed for in-person programming, and one for virtual participants. Both groups will have the opportunity to come together during hybrid activities...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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