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This week we are featuring Massachusetts' sensory-friendly Halloween events, harvest fests, hayrides, sensory hours at the Jack o' Lantern spectacular and more in this newseltter's Recreation section. Also find disability conferences, recreation, and transition-to adult worshops.
October Disability Events Also Include:
• What to Do if Your Autistic Child Runs or Wanders Away
• The New IEP Form Workshop
• Spina Bifida Association of New England Conference
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• Rare New England Conference
• Adaptive & Inclusive Fall Sports
• Disability Transition- to-Adult Life Workshops
• "Planning a Life" Transition Conference
• Emplore Possibility Summit - Worcester
The holidays will be here soon! Submit your inclusive event to with our Event Sugggestion page. Sharon Marie
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What to Do if Your Autistic Child Runs or Wanders Away: Webinar, October 24th, with the May School in Randolph. One minute your child is right there and the next he is out the front gate, the front door, or across the grocery store. Discuss likely reasons that the behavior occurs, some preventative measures to reduce the likelihood it will happen, interventions that have shown to be effective...Read more
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Massachusetts's Celebrates International White Cane Day: Boston, October 18th, with the Mass Commission for the Blind and Perkins School for the Bind. Celebrate the independence of the white cane and help raise awareness of the White Cane Law in Massachusetts, which requires drivers to identify and yield to pedestrians using a white cane or dog guide at street crossings. Meet local resources such as the City of Boston Disabilities Commission, Massachusetts Audio Information Network, MBTA Mobility...Read more
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The New IEP for Massachusetts' Families: Webinar, October 21st, with the Northampton SEPAC. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education made improvements to the IEP form for use beginning in School Year 2024-2025. Learn more about how to: Prepare for IEP meetings, Collaborate with school professionals...Read more
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Spina Bifida Association of New England Family Conference Nashua, NH, October 18th & 19th. 2024 Theme: Advocating for Your Rights ann Needs. Sessions will be offered on disability history, self-advocacy, medical care, transition to adult care, and more. Plus special affinity groups will be offered for young adults with Spina Bifida (18 – 22); adults with Spina Bifida; family members, and language specific groups. Daycare options and translators will be provided upon request...Read more
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Rare New England Conference 2024: Farmington, CT, and Virtual, October 19th. 2024 Conference Theme: Rare Together - Uniting for Progress. Find informative, open, and safe conversations within the rare disease community patients and their families, expert panels, advocates...Read more
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Daniel W. Rosenn Autism Connections Conference: Virtual Event, October 25th, with the AANE of Watertown. A gathering of Autistic individuals, their families, professionals, and allies. This year’s conference will delve into the representation of autism in film. Leading experts in the fields of movie making and visual storytelling will discuss how autism is portrayed on the big screen...Read more
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Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Educators Forum: Worcester, November 13th. Join parents, educators, administrators and support professional to hear experts discuss behavioral regulation, curriculum modifications, evaluations for students with complex learning profiles, inclusive IEP goals, higher education, friendships...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Sensory-Friendly/Inclusive Fall and Halloween Events
Bedford - Boo at the Zoo
Beverly - Sensory Friendly Halloween on the Hill
Bridgewater - Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat
Georgetown - Inclusive Trick or Trunk
Hingham - Sensory Friendly "Boo in the Barnyard
Hingham - Not-So-Spooky Haunted House
Holyoke - Inclusive Trunk or Treat & Pumpkin Hayride
Lexington - Sensory Friendly All Ages Harvest Fest
Marlborough - Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival
Norfolk- Sensory-Friendly Haunted Hayride
Needham - Inclusive Hallween Party for ages 16+
Pembroke - Inclusive Tricks & Treats
Providence, RI - Sensory Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Quincy- Sensory Friendly Trick or Trunk
Stockbridge - The Incredibble Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Sensory Friendly Early Hour
Lots More!
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Adaptive & Para Sports Day in Medford: October 27th. Join Adaptive Sports New England and other adaptive sports for a day designed to introduce Paralympic sports and skills to participants with a mobility or visual impairment. There is no fee or age requirement. Try curling, tennis, skiing, wheelchair lacrosse, wheelchair basketball, sled hockey, rowing, beep baseball, running, volt hockey, boccia, soccer..Read more
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Adaptive & Inclusive Fall Sports
* Amherst - Aceing Autism Tennis
* Beverly- Special Olympics Basketball
* Boston - Accessible Fencing
* Braintree - Aceing Autism Tennis
* Concord - Special Olympics Golf & Putt
* Mashpee - Special Olympics Basketball
* Scituate - All Stars Inlclusive Nautical Running
* Wayland - Acing Autism Tennis
* Wellesly - Inclusive Golf Skills Clinic
* Weymouth - Special Olympics Walking Club...Read more
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Special-Needs Hockey in Pawtucket, RI, through March, 2025. The Greater Providence Youth Hockey Association's Special Needs Hockey offers Learn to Skate/Instructional Hockey for children age 4 to young adult with Down Syndrome, Autism, or any other developmental disability. No previous skating experience is required; enrollment is open throughout the season. Open to any youth who...Read more
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Low-Sensory Play Session at the Museum: Peabody November 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 to attend. Online ticket,..Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass: Springfield, November 10th. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum host Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the second Saturday of each month, 9 am to 11 am. These events provide less noise, less bright light, and cool-down spaces for those who have sensory sensitivity. Some exhibits modified to provide an...Read more
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Adaptive/Therapeutic Skating: Norwood, November 10th, 2024 - January 26th, 2025. The Skating Club of Boston's Adaptive / Therapeutic Skating is a unique program providing children and adults with disabilities access to the sport of figure skating by offering them an opportunity to participate in a specialized skating experience...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Disability Transition-to-Adult Workshop: Attleboro, October 21st, with the Arc of Bristol County. Transition planning for students starts at age 14 in Massachusetts. Applications for adult services should take place at the age of 18. Learn about transition timelines, how to address transition in your child's IEP, adult services ...Read more
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Be Prepared for the Disability Transition-to-Adult Years: DDS 101: Webinar, October 23rd, with the Mass Department of Developmental Services. Hear need to know information about the DDS: ELIGIBILITY: How do I become eligible for DDS Services? AREA OFFICE: What is the role of the DDS Area office? FAMILY SUPPORT: What can Family Support provide to my family, and what are the limit...Read more
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"Planning a Life" - Making the Most Out of Disability Transition Supports: Roxbury, and Virtual Options, October 25th & 26th, with the FCSN in Massachusetts. For parents, caregivers, and professionals working with postsecondary transition-age youth with disabilities ages14 -22. Discuss the transition planning process, how to determine transition goals on Massachusetts’ new IEP form, post-secondary educational options, keeping benefits while...Read more
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Explore Possibility Summit: Quincy, October 29th & 30th, (Rescheduled from August). This accessible Mass Rehab Commission event features workshops, networking, and time to connect with the MRC community. There will also be a sensory space, vendor exhibits, a speed networking event, and an opportunity to take a professional headshot... Read more
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DDS Self-Directed Adult Disability Services: Webinar, October 24th, with the Massachusetts' Department of Developmental Services. Self-Directed service delivery models allow the participant and family the opportunity to create individualized supports based on the vision and needs, are flexible and can be customized...Read more
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Transition-to-Adult Disability Conference: Danvers, November 1st, with The Northeast. "Let Start Thinking About Tomorrow" will feature: Keynote: Sam Farmer - Presentation: "Your Child's Future Is in Your Hands", plus an introduction to the "Charting the LifeCourse" , and learning about Transition Timeline & Benefits with the Mass ...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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