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Disability events sprouting up across Massachusetts in May include: Training for SEPACs / Community Partners, an Autism Conference in Beverly, a State of Mass Accessible Trails Public Forum, Work, Employment & Community Life, and Basic Rights in Transition Planning. May Events Include:
• APPLE Institute Training for SEPACs, School Staff & Community Partners
• Autism Conference: Beverly & Virtual
• Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium
• Accessible Trails Public Forum for Mass Families
• The Importance of Medicaid-Funded Supports
• Supporting People with Complex Medical Needs
• Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Recreation
• Adults With Late-Diagnosed Autism
• "Planning a Life" Conference: Worcester & Virtual
Send your inclusive resources or camp fair info to us at info@spedchildmass.com. Sharon Marie
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Autism Conference: Beverly, and Virtual, May 3rd, with Endicott College. Free. For families of individuals diagnosed with autism and BCBA professionals. Key Note Speaker: Dr. John Johnson from the documentary, Tell Them You Love Me. Workshops will cover: Empowering Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Voices, Happiness for Individuals with IDD, Picky Eating....Read more
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Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium: Marlborough, May 5th, Virtual, May 6th. Open to caregivers and support and education professionals working with Early Childhood and Intervention. Keynote Speaker ‘Quirky Kid’ Amy Nelson, is an autistic professional and the author of Every Bunny Can Learn: A Tail of Inclusion. Amy is a Play Therapist ...Read more
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Accessible Trails Public Forum for Massachusetts' Families: Webinar, May 8th, with the State of Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Rec. For people with disabilities, their loved ones, advocates, trail designers, and land managers. Whether you’ve experienced challenges on trails or have ideas for improving accessibility, your input is essential. Explore what’s working, barriers remain, and how they...Read more
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Easterseals Mass Virtual Accessibility Training: May 8th. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability types. For new and experienced document creators tasked with making material more inclusive for all ....Read more
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The Importance of Medicaid-Funded Supports: Webinar, May 8th, with the Arc of Massachusetts. These supports allow individuals with disabilities to stay safe and have meaningful lives in the community. Hear a clear overview of Medicaid-funded programs including Day Habilitation, Adult Family/Foster Care, PCA services, and more. Learn the tools to advocate to protect these critical programs from potential...Read more
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Supporting People with Complex Medical Needs: Webinar, May 14th, with The Mass Department of Developmental Services. Free. Presenter Eileen Lee was a Family Support Coordinator in the Medically Complex program at Incompass Human Services. Eileen is a parent, an advocate, and one of the original founders of the Medically Complex program. She will show how Charting the Lifecourse...Read more
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Grandparents’ Lunch: ASD, Wandering & Safety Taunton, May 17th, with Community Autism Resources. Grandparents will hear why children/adults wander/bolt, when and why it happens, home and personal safety items, as well as tools and skills that can reduce the risk of wandering. Discuss how to be prepared if a wandering emergency occurs...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Tanglewood Marionettes "The Dragon King" at the JFK Library: Boston, May 10th. Appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5+. People with and without disabilities are welcome. A Quiet Space is available for anyone who needs a break from the program. Limited seats are available for people with disabilities, seniors, and others unable to sit on the floor. Children must be accompanied by an adult...Read more
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Community Camp Fairs & Disability Expos:
5/3: Athol -Inclusive Community Fair
5/3: Marlborough - Sensory Truck/Resource Fair
5:10: Medford Commission for Persons with Disabilities Resource Fair
6/7: Brighton - Adaptive Recreation Fair... .Read more
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Adaptive Cycling for All Ages & Abilities: Western, MA, May 2nd - 30th, with the State of Mass DCR Universal Access Program. This adaptive cycling program offers cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent trikes, to handcycles, to tandem recumbent trikes, to wheelchair tandems. Instruction, equipment...Read more
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Adaptive Swim Lessons for Those with Visual Impairments: Quincy, May 4th - June 22nd, with Adaptive Sports New England. Lessons support children through the program's one on one student to teacher ratio. This program is specifically designed for those with visual or mobility impairments, wno also demonstrate typical cognitive and behavioral development. For ages 6 – 18....Read more
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night with the Worcester Woo Sox , May 23rd. Celebrate the talents of the students from Oak Middle School as they perform the National Anthem in sign language. Enjoy an evening tailored to our Deaf and Hard of Hearing community with special accommodations to ensure everyone can enjoy the game. Connect with others in the community, meet local advocates, and...Read more
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Special Olympics (SOMA) Sports:
Ashburnham: SOMA Olympics – Level 2
Mashpee: SOMA Pickleball
Williamstown: SOMA Track & Field
Peabody: SOMA Pickleball
Wellesley: SOMA Basketball
Wellesley: SOMA Young Athletes Level 1....Read more
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Adaptive Fishing for Kids & Adults in W.Springfield: Through May 14, with CHD Disability Resources and Adapt Outdoors fishing program. Geared towards kids and adults with different ability levels. * Fishing poles, tackle and bait will be supplied but feel free to bring your own.* Bring your chairs and find a relaxing spot along ...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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"Planning a Life" - Disability Conference (College and Beyond) Worcester & Virtual Options, May 2nd & 3rd, with the FCSN in Mass. For families of students on IEPs, 14 - 22, who are curious about college or want to know more about the difference between high school and college, details about transition planning, postsecondary education, independent living....Read more
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Recognizing & Supporting Adults With Late-Diagnosed Autism: Webinar, May 6th, with McLean Hospital in Belmont. What does ASD look like in adults? How do we make sure it is being accurately diagnosed? Speaker Nora Friedman, MD, will break down how autism can present in adults, explains why symptom “masking” can lead to depression and anxiety, co-occurring challenges and how to support a loved one with adult ASD...Read more
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Basic Rights in Special Education: Transition Planning. Webinar, May 5th, with the Athol-Royalston Regional School District. For families of students ages 14 & up. Hear about the importance of planning, the roles of both parent/guardian and student and the student’s post-secondary vision. Discuss how to prepare for the transition planning meeting, the age of majority, and rights for disputes...Read more
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Preparing Students for Adulthood: Strategies for Successful Transitions. Webinar, May 13th. Speaker Ryan Hand, Program Director at Crossroads Continuum, Adult Program will discuss how to create an IEP focused on transitioning into adulthood and highlight the key skills needed for adult programs, such as communication, self-management, and vocational skills. Ryan will provide insights on supporting individuals with a range of needs, from those with profound autism to those requiring lower levels of support....Read more
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Work in Progress: Employment & Community Life: Marlborough, May 15th, with Employment First Mass. For employment and CBDS providers, educators, individuals with disabilities, family members, and state agency employees and partners. Learn about promising practices, strategies, and resources for delivering quality employment and CBDS for individuals served by the Department of Developmental Services. There will also be an exhibit expo. Workshops will cover career development, transportation...Read more
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Planning for Life beyond Transition Disability Conference Watertown, May 17th, with Perkins School for the Blind. This transition event is focused on how to adapt and evolve life plans for your young adult’s changing needs. Interactive sessions will include: Everything you need to know about Special Needs Trusts, How to maximize SSI, SSDI, insurance, SNAP, Section 8 housing, utility discounts, and how to...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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