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Youth Wheelchair Basketball in Quincy

When: September 15, 2024 – December 22, 2024 all-day

Quincy, MA, Fall & Winter, 2024. Join Adaptive Sports New England for weekly wheelchair basketball practice for youth 5- 21. Adaptive Sports New England and

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Massachusetts Suicide Prevention Town Hall

When: September 26, 2024 all-day

Weymouth, MA, September 26th, 2024.  With the Massachusetts Coalition for Suicide Prevention. MCSP 11th regional coalition featires the addition of The Norfolk County Suicide Prevention

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Inclusive Halloween Party in Danvers

When: October 25, 2024 all-day

Danvers, MA, October 25th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc.  For youth with special needs ages 16+. Hop on your broomsticks and celebrate Halloween. * Dress

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Inclusive Holiday Party in Danvers

When: December 6, 2024 all-day

Danvers, MA, December 6th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc.  For youth with special needs ages 16+.  Arrive in your comfiest jammies to celebrate the upcoming

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Sensory-Friendly “Moana 2” Movie

When: December 7, 2024 all-day

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, December 7th, 2024. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud

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Sensory-Friendly “Wicked” Movie

When: November 30, 2024 all-day

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, November 30th, 2024. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud

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Inclusive Boxing in Danvers

When: October 22, 2024 – December 10, 2024 all-day

Danvers, MA, October 22 – December 10th, 2024 with the Northeast Arc. For ages 16+.  Train like a boxer and feel like a champion. Get

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Inclusive Cooking Program in Danvers

When: October 24, 2024 – December 12, 2024 all-day

Danvers, MA, October 24th – December 12th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc.  For ages 16+ with disabilities. During this 8-week program  focus on kitchen and

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Understanding & Managing Big Feelings

When: October 24, 2024 all-day

Webinar, October 24th, 2024, with the Boston Ability Center. They will be hosting Hand-in-Hand instructor Emily Murray. The Hand in Hand Approach to Parenting provides

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Executive Function Explained

When: October 22, 2024 all-day

Webinar, October 22nd, 2024, with Landmark in Prides Crossing, MA. The information presented in these webinar is geared towards educators. The host will demystify executive

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Autism Eats Brunch with Santa: Boston

When: December 14, 2024 all-day

Boston, MA,  December 14th, 2024. Join Autism Eats for a very special brunch with Santa. * The group will have their own private room and

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Guardianship, Special Needs Law

When: November 18, 2024 all-day

Webinar, November 18th, 2024, with The Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Guardianship, also referred to as conservatorship, is a legal process that gives a

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Adaptive & Para Sports Day in Medford

When: October 27, 2024 all-day

Tufts University, Medford, October 27th, 2024. Join Adaptive Sports New England and many adaptive sports organizations from throughout New England for a day full of

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Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival in Boston

When: October 18, 2024 all-day

Boston Common Frog Pond, October 18th, 2024. This is not a disability specific event. Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s

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Blind & Visual Impairment Technology Fair

When: November 26, 2024 all-day

Newton, MA, November 26th 2024, with Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA. Free and open to the general public, consumers, families, friends, and

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AMC Sensory Friendly “The Wild Robot” Movie

When: October 26, 2024 all-day

October 26th, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more

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AMC Sensory Friendly “The Wild Robot” Movie

When: October 12, 2024 all-day

October 12th, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more

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Inclusive Halloween Party: Needham

When: October 18, 2024 all-day

Needham, MA, October 18th, 2024, with the Charles River Center. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Join in on snacks, fun , dancing and more. *

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“ACEing Autism” Tennis – Wayland

When: October 19, 2024 – November 16, 2024 all-day

Wayland, MA, October 20th – November 17th, 2024. ACEing Autism offers tennis clinics tailored specifically for children with autism aged 5 to 18. The clinics

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“ACEing Autism” Tennis – Amherst

When: March 2, 2025 – April 13, 2025 all-day

Amherst, MA, March 2nd – April 13th, 2025. ACEing Autism offers tennis clinics tailored specifically for children with autism aged 5 to 18. The clinics

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“ACEing Autism” Tennis – Braintree

When: October 19, 2024 – November 23, 2024 all-day

Amherst, MA, October 19th – November 23rd, 2024. ACEing Autism offers tennis clinics tailored specifically for children with autism aged 5 to 18. The clinics

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Trick or Trunk Inclusive Event: Georgetown

When: October 19, 2024 all-day

Penn Brook School, Georgetown, MA, October 19th, 2024. The Georgetown Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host this special-needs family event. * Trick or Trunk

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Sensory Friendly Trunk Or Treat: Quincy

When: October 19, 2024 all-day

Quincy, MA, October 19th, 2024, with the Quincy Parent Advisory Council To Special Education. Quincy SEPAC (formerly QPAC) invites Quincy families with IEPs and 504s

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Adaptive Canoeing in Hopkinton

When: October 9, 2024 all-day

Whitehall State Park in Hopkinton, MA, October 9th, 2024. The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program offers adaptive and accessible kayaking in small groups

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Parent-to-Parent Listening & Learning Training

When: December 5, 2024 all-day

Webinar, December 5th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. P2P Listening & Learning Training –  Become a Volunteer Support Parent.

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Parent-to-Parent Listening & Learning Training

When: November 14, 2024 all-day

Webinar, November 14th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. P2P Listening & Learning Training –  Become a Volunteer Support Parent. The

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Step Up Trunk or Treat Event in Wilmington

When: October 27, 2024 all-day

Wilmington, MA, October 17th, 2024, with the WCTV Wilmington Community Television. The free event welcomes all, with special care and support given to those with

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Special Olympics Walking Club: Weymouth

When: September 28, 2024 – November 16, 2024 all-day

Weymouth, MA, September 28th – November 16th, 2024, with Special Olympics Massachusetts.  Come join the Weymouth Walking club. Club will meet on Saturday’s at King

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Special Olympics Sports Center Basketball: Beverly

When: October 20, 2024 – November 24, 2024 all-day

Beverly, MA, October 20th – November 24th, 2024. Unified basketball skill development program for athletes and Unified partners aged 13+ at the Greater Beverly YMCA

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Navigating the New Massachusetts IEP Form

When: November 14, 2024 all-day

Webinar, November 14th, 5th, 2024, with the Communinitas of Wakefield, MA. With guest presenter Mass Advocates for Children. This workshop will help families and those

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Special Olympics Fitness BootCamp: Marlborough

When: November 11, 2024 – March 31, 2025 all-day

Marlborough, MA, September 30th 2024 – March 31st, 2025. Join the SOMA Monday night bootcamps. * Program runs every Monday’s from 5:30 pm to 6:15

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Special Olympics Cheering: Lowell

When: October 19, 2024 – November 12, 2024 all-day

Lowell, MA, October 19th – November 16th, 2024, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Cheer team for athletes aged 8+, the team will practice on Saturdays  at

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Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival: Marlborough

When: October 19, 2024 all-day

Marlbrough, MA, October 19th, 2024, with Marlborough Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  Families with a variety of disabilities of all ages may enjoy:.

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Special-Needs Hockey in Pawtucket

When: January 1, 2025 – March 16, 2025 all-day

Pawtucket, RI, through March, 2025. The Greater Providence Youth Hockey Association’s Special Needs Hockey (GPYHA/RI) offers Learn to Skate/Instructional Hockey for children age 4 to

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TOPSoccer – Natick

When: September 22, 2024 – November 3, 2024 all-day

Natick, MA, September 22nd – Novembe 3rd, 2024, with TOPSoccer of Natick. All physical and intellectual disabilities served in grades k – 12. * The

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Special Olympics Pickleball Class: Pembroke

When: September 22, 2024 – October 15, 2024 all-day

Pembroke, MA, through October 20th. Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 15 and over, no prior experience needed. Clinic will occur on Sunday afternoons, from

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Special Olympics Fall Hip Hop: Marlborough

When: October 2, 2024 – November 20, 2024 all-day

Marlborough, MA, October 2nd – November 20th, 2024. Dance program for athletes ages 16 and over. Program will meet on Wednesday nights from October 2nd

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Special Olympics “Young Athletes” Level 2: Marion

When: September 28, 2024 – November 12, 2024 all-day

Marion/Wareham, September 28th – November 16th, 2024. Tabor Academy and Special Olympics Massachusetts are partnering to host a Young Athletes program. *The student leaders will

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Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Educators Forum

When: November 13, 2024 all-day

Worcester, MA, November 13th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Join general and special educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, support professionals, and parents from around the state

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Simple Strategies for Teaching Kids Behavior

When: October 16, 2024 all-day

Webinar, October 16th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PAX Tools: Simple Strategies for Teaching Kids Behavior. Do you want to reduce conflict? Have

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Youth Mental Health First Aid Workshop

When: October 29, 2024 – October 30, 2024 all-day

Middleton, MA, October 29th & 30th, 2024, with the Family & Professional Learning Center at the Northshore Education Consortium. The Youth Mental Health First Aid

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Not-So-Spooky Haunted House – Hingham

When: October 25, 2024 – October 26, 2024 all-day

Hingham, MA, October 25th – 26th, 2024. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is an outing for preschool and

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Not-So-Spooky Haunted House – Hingham

When: October 18, 2024 – October 19, 2024 all-day

Hingham, MA, October 19th & 19th, 2024. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is an outing for preschool and

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Baby Boo at the Zoo: New Bedford

When: October 31, 2024 all-day

New Bedford, MA, October 31st, 2024. Baby Boo at the Zoo is a daytime Halloween-themed family-friendly event geared to ages 5 years old and younger.

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Boo at the Zoo: New Bedford

When: October 12, 2024 – October 13, 2024 all-day

New Bedford, MA, October 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27, 10 am – 4 pm, 2024. “Boo at the Zoo” is here to

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Boo at the Zoo: New Bedford

When: October 26, 2024 – October 27, 2024 all-day

New Bedford, MA, October 26 & 27, 10 am – 4 pm, 2024. “Boo at the Zoo” is here to fulfill all your autumnal and

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Boo at the Zoo: New Bedford

When: October 19, 2024 – October 20, 2024 all-day

New Bedford, MA, October 19 & 20, 26 & 27, 10 am – 4 pm, 2024. “Boo at the Zoo” is here to fulfill all

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Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Wild Robot”

When: October 15, 2024 all-day

Manchester, NH, October 15th, 2024. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism

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Pumpkin Carving Event Foxboro

When: October 24, 2024 all-day

Foxboro, MA, October 24th, 2024, 4:30 – 6:30, pm,  hosted by the Foxboro, MA, recreation department. This is not a disability specific event. * Come carve

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Trunk or Treat: Dedham

When: October 27, 2024 all-day

Dedham, MA, October 27th, 2024, with the Dedham Square Circle. Free. Registration is required by October 7th. Free. This is not a disability specific event.

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Boston Special-Needs Resource Fair

When: November 16, 2023 all-day

Location TBA, November  21st, 2024, with the Boston Public Schools SPEDPac. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory

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The Mental Health IEP

When: October 10, 2024 all-day

Webinar, October 10th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners,

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