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Massachusetts' families with disabilities are preparing for summer transitions or graduations to the next stages. Local events for these needs will cover Family Mental Health, Food Allergies, Keeping Safe Over the Summer, Sexual Self Advocacy, Adult Planning and more.
May/ June Events Include:
• PPal's Virtual Children's Mental Health Conf.
• Food Allergy Conference & Expo
• Keeping Our Autistic Loved Ones Safe This Summer
• Rare New England Conference
• Red Sox Disability Pride Day
• Autism Acceptance Night w/ the Worcester Bravehearts
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• Help your Child to be a Strong Sexual Self-Advocate
• Western MA Region Self Advocacy Conference
Send your inclusive resources or camp fair info to us at info@spedchildmass.com. Sharon Marie
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PPAL's 14th Virtual Children's Mental Health Conference: May 30th, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts The theme is "Faces of Children with Mental Health". Keynote Hasan Davis is a lawyer, juvenile justice advocate, and speaker. Workshop topics: Understanding Teen Depression, Gut Health and The Connection to Mental Health, Safe Youth Sexual...Read more
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Food Allergy Conference & Expo: Needham, May 31st, The the Asthma/Allergy Foundation of America' sNew England Family Concert & Food Allergy EXPO Education - Awareness - Connection will include exhibitors and workshop topics such as: Updated Recommendations for Food Allergy Management, Anxiety & Food Allergies, What's New in Food Allergy Treatments, Traveling with Allergies...Read more
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Introduction to the Massachusetts ABLE Account Program: Webinar, June 5th, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority. The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription...Read more
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Virtual Accessibility Trainings: Webinar June 12th, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Designed for document creators tasked with making material more inclusive for all. June 12th - Accessibility in PowerPoint. For anyone interested in learning how to make slide decks more inclusive and ensure that the final version is accessible to people of all...Read more
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Keeping Our Autistic Loved Ones Safe This Summer: Flint Memorial Library, Reading, June 12th, with the Reading SEPAC. Join a presentation on: Elopement safety and Water safety. A partnership with the North Reading Commission on Disabilities, North Reading SEPAC, and the North Reading Police Department. ..Read more
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Rare New England Conference: Providence, RI, June 13th. Empowering Rare Lives: Advocacy, Resilience, And Readiness For The Rare Journey will feature round table discussions, workshops, an exhibitor showcase, and networking. Learn how to organize critical medical information for improved care. Explore strategies for emergency...Read more
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American Sign Language Summer Symposium in Boston Boston, MA, June 20th - 22nd, with Northeastern University's American Sign Language & Interpreting Education Program. ASL Weekend Immersion Track: Led by Deaf instructors, and is designed to educate ASL students at various levels in an ASL-only environment....Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Inclusive Little Legends Wave Surf Fest: Rye, NH, June 1st, with Gnome Surf. Designed for neurodivergent athletes and their siblings, this empowering event combines surf therapy, joy, and community to create a safe, judgment-free space. Zero surf experience required . For neurodivergent kids ages 2–18+, siblings, and families....Read more
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Red Sox Disability Pride Day: Boston, June 3rd. Ticket holders who purchase through the offer on their Disability Pride Event page will receive an exclusive Red Sox jersey featuring the Disability Pride Flag. This accessible jersey features high-contrast colors for visibility, Velcro buttons for easy access, Braille lettering spelling "Red Sox"... Read More
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Accessible & Adaptive Recreation Fair: Brighton. June 7th, free and open to the public. With the Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Universal Access Program. Celebrate accessible outdoor recreation in Massachusetts state parks with family-friendly, accessible, and inclusive adaptive demonstrations..Read more
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Adaptive Ski Day: East/North Brookfield: June 7th, with the Webster Water Ski Collective. For any disability, ages 3-24. Participate in water skiing using specialized equipment with trained and certified adaptive ski instructors assisting, including for those with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, blindness, autism and epilepsy...Read more
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Beep Baseball for Those with Vision Impairments: Medford, May - July, with Adaptive Sports New England. The Boston Strong program offers individuals with a visual impairment an opportunity learn and play the sport of beep baseball. Team of players ages 12+ play an adaptive form of baseball that offers balls and bases emit beeping and buzzing sounds respectively so that players can locate them....Read more
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Inclusive Team Sports
Boston/Brighton: Adaptive Soccer
Boston/Brighton: Adaptive Track
Brookline: Special Olympics Softball
Chelmsford: Patriot Inclusive Baseball
Canton: IncYOUsion Lacrosse and Soccer
Danvers: Inclyousion Soccer & Baseball
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Football Field of Dreams Event for Disabilities: Boston College, June 11th. Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the BC Football Team for an indoor Field of Dreams event. Individuals with disabilities will join the team on the field to meet players and coaches, learn fundamentals and run through drills. No prior experience is needed ...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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How to Help your Child to be a Strong Sexual Self-Advocate: Webinar, June 4th, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. People with developmental disabilities are often left out of the conversation about sexuality, almost as if they are incapable of having thoughts, feelings, and needs. They they need information and skills for making healthy decisions about sexuality and sexual self-advocacy...Read more
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Disability Transition Training for Massachusetts Families: Southbridge and Virtual Option, June 2nd, with Seven Hills Family Support Center. Designed for families of clients who are transitioning to adulthood. Hear about navigating independence, accessing available resources, and planning for the future. Connect with others facing...Read more
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Understanding & Supporting Autistic Teens for Caregivers: Webinar, June 9th, with the AANE in Watertown. Parents often wonder how to motivate their Autistic teens, how much to push them and how much to let their teens take the lead. This 90-minute workshop with time for Q&A will cover common challenges and support strategies. Topics include: A strengths-based overview of Autism in adolescence, The intersection of stress, anxiety, and behavior, Strategies for building connection and reducing tension...Read more
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Disability Transition Planning & Post Secondary Options: Webinar, June 11th, with PPal of Massachusetts. Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options is for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. Learn about: Key Transition Laws, Transition Assessments, Community Services & Supports...Read more
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Youth Leadership Disability Forum: Boston, June 26th - 28th, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Free. For youth and young adults with disabilities. YLF participants build leadership skills and leave better prepared for future employment, higher education, and independent living.
* YLF dives into four themes of leadership: Self-Capacity, Self-Advocacy, Self-Realization, Self-Sufficiency. Participants will have the opportunity to: Experience living on a college campus, Choose from a variety of workshop...Read more
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Our Inclusive Camp Page for Massachusetts families lists over 100 programs in Massachusetts and Greater New England. The page shows programs starting alpabetically by name, with a "Load More" option to contine to view.
Additionally, the page also features an option to filter and search by town or region....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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