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An inclusive Winter 2025 in Massachusetts features disability workshops/webinars focusing on: IEPs vs 504 plans, Advocating for Your Child, Preparing for Life after 12th Grade, and community Camp Fairs.
More Jan/Feb Events:
• How to Advocate for your Child
• The Differences Between a 504 Plan & an IEP
• Understanding the Massachusetts Education System
• Family Leadership Series Boston Metro: Portuguese
• Special Olympics & Inclusive Sports 2025
• Paving the Way to Age 22: To Whom Do I Turn
• Innovative Housing Models for Young Adults w/Disabilities
• Preparing for Life After 12th Grade
Don't get left out in the cold - plan now for 2025 support, transition and summer. Sharon Marie
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Preparing for a Mental Health Crisis Webinar, January 27th, with the Haverhill SEPAC. Taking the time to prepare for mental health emergencies in a non-crisis situation can make a difficult time less stressful. Participants will learn a plan for the best outcomes during an emergency, questions to ask if your child is hospitalized & discharge...Read more
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The Major Differences Between a 504 Plan & an IEP Webinar, January 28th, with the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The presenter will be from the FCSN in Massachusetts. Hear about 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains, and the major differences between a 504 Plan and an IEP. Typically, this workshop may cover...Read more
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How to Advocate for your Child Webinar, January 30th, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Effective advocacy is a learned art. Parents will learn soft skills, such as how to prioritize and collaborate, to best advocate for their child. The workshop will also address conflict and barriers to effective communication. Presenter: Leslie Leslie, Project Director...Read more
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Special Education Appeal Rights in Massachusetts: Webinar, February 3rd, with the Peabody SEPAC. The Peabody SEPAC will be joined by BSEA (Bureau of Special Education Appeals) mediator Beth Ross. Beth will present on topics such as: All about Special Education Mediation and/or IEP Facilitation, How and When to Request a mediation, How to Prepare for and What to Expect from Mediation... Read more
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Understanding the Massachusetts Education System Webinar, February 3rd, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This session will provide families a foundation for working effectively with schools. It will focus on helping families navigate the system, especially for those who may not have experience with Special Education...Read more
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Family Leadership Series for the Boston Metro Region: In Portuguese: Needham - Sábado, 8 de fevereiro e Domingo - 13 de abril, 2025. Série de liderança familiar em português da reião metropolitana. A Série de Liderança Familiar é um treinamento focado em como e por que defendemos nossos entes queridos com uma deficiência. Este treinamento será apresentado em português. Aprendendo sobre...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Camp Fairs & Expos - Currently most fairs are not disability specific, however inquire about inclusive supports available.
1/26: Sudbury - Summer Camp & Opportunities Fair
2/2: Bedford - Summer Camp & Kids Activities Fair
2/3: Newton - Teen Summer Program Expo
2/4: Lexington - Teen Summer Program Expo
2/8: Boston Camp Fair 2025 in Cambridge
2/8: Peabody -Disability Community Resource Fair
3/1: Central Mass Summer Camp Expo/ Worcester
3/26: Franklin - Family “Disability Expo” ...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Performance Of Elephant And Piggie's "We Are In A Play! Lowell, January 25th, , with Middlesex Community College. This sensory-friendly performance promotes an accepting and inclusive environment with trained staff members to welcome all audiences. Audience members will be able to make noise and move about the seats, leave and re-enter when needed, and go to designated spaces outside the theatre if they need a break from the show (including a Quiet Room: a dedicated space...Read more
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CP Soccer for Kids with Any Disability: Boston, January 2025. Free. CP Soccer New England partners with New England Youth Amputee Soccer to offer soccer training for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, traumatic brain injury, intellecutual or developmental disabilities, open to ages 7-18, all genders. * CP Soccer is building a national league for kids who are ambulatory and active.* All skill levels...Read more
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Inclusive Hockey: Plymouth / Pembroke, through May. South Shore Ice dragons Special hockey is a program for players, ages 5 yrs and up through adulthood, with physical, developmental, and/or Cognitive/intellectual challenges. All abilities are welcome. Every athlete learns at their own speed in a safe environment. No skating skills required...Read more
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Adult/Junior Wheelchair & Para Standing Tennis: Hanover, through May 4th, with Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. Free. Do you know a child with a lower body mobility impairment? Wwinter wheelchair/para tennis clinics will have programs geared towards Adults, Teens and Juniors under the age of 18. Rackets and sports wheelchairs are available but must be reserved in advance...Read more
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Special Olympics (SOMA) Winter 2025
* Boston: SOMA Soccer Clinics
* Boston SOMA Basketball Clinics for 14+
* Lowell SOMA Unified Basketball
* Marion: Young Athletes Level 1 & 2
* Plymouth: SOMA Cornhole
* Southborough: Young Athletes 1 & 2
* Williamstown: Basketball Clinics
* Worcester: Floorball...Read more
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Adaptive Ice Skating in Massachusetts: Brockton, East Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, North Adams and Worcester, through March 2025. With the State of Mass DCR Univeral Access Program. Use conventional skates or slide around the ice on your manual or power wheelchair. Ice sleds are also available to glide around. Depending on location, activities may also include obstacle courses, tower of blocks for building up and crashing down, races, colorful balls and pucks, power chair games...Read more
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Adaptive Sit-Skiing: Wachusett Mountain, Westmister, through March 13th, with Spaulding Adaptive Sports. Designed to introduce beginners to adaptive sit ski equipment with Spaulding staff and volunteers. For those with disabilities, and whether or not you have never skied or have not skied since your disability, this...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Stop It! Caregiver Behaviors the Impede Progress Workshop: Haverhill, January 24th, for families living in the the cities and communities supported by the Arc of Greater Haverhill - Newburyport. Helping our loved one reach their highest level of independence and autonomy they can reach takes courage, vulnerability, and planning...Read more
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Paving the Way to Age 22: To Whom Do I Turn (and When): Webinar, January 30th, with the MinuteMan Arc in Concord. Free Parent/Guardian Training. Representatives from the Department of Developmental Services Central Middlesex Area office, will address the process of entering adult services for those who have ID/DD and/or Autism, how DDS provides support and what limitations there may...Read more
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Preparing for Life After 12th Grade: Webinar, February 24th, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This session will focus on how to plan for the 13th to 15th years of schooling and will explore how to help prepare families whose loved one may not be ready to graduate by 12th grade. It will also highlight pathways for transitioning into adult systems earlier and ensuring that students are adequately prepared for the next phase of their lives, education, employment....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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