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Spring starts today - it's time to share Autism Acceptance month and sensory "Bunny Cares" events. We also have info on the American Sign Language Expo at Northeastern, Safety in the Community, Temple Grandin in Randolph, transition to adult events, and disability resource/camp fairs.
March & April Events Include:
• Temple Grandin to Speak in Randolph
• American Sign Language Festival & Expo: Boston
• The Latino Leadership Program
• Boston Pops Sensory Friendly Concert
• Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Recreation
• Safety at Home & in the Community
• Profound Autism Conference: Boston
• Transition Fairs: Charlestown/Northampton/Woburn
Send Autism Acceptance month events to us at info@spedchildmass.com. Happy Spring!
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Temple Grandin to Speak in Randolph: April 22nd. Autism, the Way I See It - Open to the Public. Dr. Temple Grandin, author of Thinking in Pictures, Emergence -Labled Autistic, and more, is a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, serving as an inspiration and role model to families and persons with autism. Temple will candidly describe her challenges, glimpses into her childhood, and offer ideas on how others dealing with autism can meet obstacles and improve the quality of their lives. Temple will share her insights on all types of thinkers..Read more
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Disability Legislative Breakfast: Needham, March 21st, with the Charles River Center. his is an opportunity for members of our community to ask questions and share concerns with their legislators. Let your voice be heard. * This is a free event but you must register to attend...Read more
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Safety at Home & in the Community: Webinar, March 31st, , with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Discuss challenging behaviors which can lead to safety concerns for individuals with autism, proactive strategies to address safety at home, in the car, and in the community, how to develop a safety plan to manage crisis....Read more
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Jennifer Baker Memorial Scholarship: With REquipment of Woburn - Application deadline is April 1st. This scholarship supports a student pursuing a career related to assistive technology and durable medical equipment who values reuse to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities and older adults. The successful candidate will be enrolled...Read more
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Profound Autism Conference: Boston, April 9th - 11th. This conference brings together leaders in research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, and education to discuss the needs and support of those with Profound Autism. Speakers: Dilshad D. Ali, Shanna Bahry, Dr. James Bath, Cathy Boyle of Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts, Dr. Timothy Buie Co-Director GI-Autism Clinic, Boston Childrens ..Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Community Camp Fairs & Disability Expos:
3/22: Leominster - SEPAC Spring Safety & Resource Fair
3/22: Whitman/Hanson SEPAC - Resource Fair
4/19: Great Barrington - Autism Awareness & Special Needs Resource Fair
4/26: Franklin - Family “Disability Expo”
4/30: Danvers - Assistive Technology Fair ...Read more
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Autism Acceptance Months Events in April:
* 4/2: Amesbury - Autism Acceptance Day Event
* 4/5: Lynn - Autism Acceptance Day with the Lynn Disability Network
* 4/5 - Norfolk: Autism Awareness Event
* 4/19: Great Barrington: Autism Awareness & Special Needs Resource Fair...Read more
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Boston Pops Sensory Friendly Concert: Symphony Hall, Boston, March 22nd. “Sounding Together: An Exploration of Courage, Caution, and Kindness”. Accessibility Offerings at Symphony Hall include: Assistive Listening Devices., Inductive hearing loop, Accessible Seating - for a wheelchair and...Read more
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The Prom: Sensory Friendly, Open Captioning & ASL: Acton, March 21, 22 & 23. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know that it’s time to put a spotlight on the issue…and themselves.
Open Door Access shows are relaxed/sensory friendly, interpreted into American Sign Language, open captioned by illustrated projections, and audio described...Read more
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Special Olympics Massachusetts Sports:
Amherst - Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1 & 2
Ashburnham - Special Olympics – Level 2
Brookline - Special Olympics Track & Field
Braintree - Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1
Wakefield - Special Olympics Track & Field...Read more
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Other Inclusive Team Sports
Andover: IncYOUsion Sports Soccer & Baseball
Arlington: IncYOUsion Football and Track & Field
Beverly: IncYOUsion Soccer & Baseball Sports
Canton: Challenger Baseball Inclusive Softball Skills
Canton: IncYOUsion Football & Track and Field Sports
Easton: IncYOUsion Flag Football and Track & Field
Haverhill: IncYOUsion Baseball & Soccer Sports
North Reading: TOPSoccer
Swampscott: IncYOUsion Flag Football and Track & Field
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Transition & Adult Events
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College & Transition Fair for Students with Learning Differences: Woburn, March 26th, with the Woburn Special Education Parent Advisory Council. This College Fair focuses primarily on students with learning differences but is open to all students. Your child with learning challenges can thrive after high school. Learn about continuing education opportunties for students with learning ...Read more
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Disability Transition Resources Fair: Northampton, April 2nd, with Family Empowerment and the Massachusetts' Department of Developmental Disabilities. For teens and young adults ages 14-26 and their parents/caregivers, and the professionals that work with or support them. The Transition Resource Fair focuses on future options for high school students as they and their families plan their transition from DDS children’s services to adult services....Read more
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Special Education Transition Planning: Quincy, March 27th, with the Quincy Family Resource Center. The purpose of this workshop is to educate caregivers and providers on transition planning. Speaker Shelagh O'Donnell is an attorney for the Mental Health Advocacy Program for Kids. Topics include: Transition Planning & the IEP, Resources, Read more
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Moving to Young Adulthood: Social Security & Social Security Disability: Webinar, April 6th, with the PPAL of Massachusetts. Hear about: best practices for age 18 +, initial adult claims, continuing disability reviews, disabled adult child, the new in-kind and support maintenance rules that impact claimants that live with family members and folks living with someone receiving public assistance....Read more
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Inclusive "Adulting Academy" in Springfield: March 28th - April 25th. The Springfield College Occupational Therapy program will host this program to help participants develop everyday life skills and responsibilities for “adulting.” For individuals ages 18-to-25ish. The program is participant-centered, with participants identifying interests...Read more
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Partners for Youth with Disabilities & GEICO Changemaker Scholarships: PYD in Somerville is partnering with GEICO to award ten young adults with disabilities the GEICO Changemaker Scholarship to support them in furthering their education goals. Applicants must: Be an undergraduate students (Junior or Senior)attending an accredited college or university of their choice. Have a disability. ...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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