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February is bringing on Massachusetts's disability events and community Summer Camp Fairs. Find topics focusing on empowerment, school refusal, the new IEP forms, preparing for Life after 12th Grade, and more.
Feb Events Include:
• Autism, Books & Canines
• Get Empowered - with The Arc of Massachusetts
• My Kid Won't Go to School - What Now
• Family Leadership Series Boston Metro: Portuguese
• The New IEP - Multilingual Roundtable
• Sensory/Inclusive Musuem Events, Hockey & More
• Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair
• Public & Private Supports for Autistic Adults
• Preparing for Life After 12th Grade
We "heart" the learning opportunties coming our way while getting through the snow and cold! Sharon Marie
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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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Autism, Books & Canines: Natick, February 9th, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This event will feature service dogs in training from NEADS dog training of Princeton, MA. Participants can bring their favorite book to read to a dog, ask questions, and see firsthand what the training is like, enjoy “Dog Theme” activities..Read more
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My Kid Won't Go to School - What Now? Webinar, February 10th, with the PPAl of Massachusetts. PPAL's Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as family partners. Are you one of the many families struggling with a child who doesn’t want to go to school? Or ...Read more
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Relationship Mapping Using Charting the LifeCourse Webinar, February 12th, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Interactive session on relationship mapping using Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) tools. This tool can help provide reassurance to loved ones and families and can expand across the lifespan as our loved ones have new experiences, jobs, and...Read more
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MDDC Biennial Disability Bill Sharing Session: Boston, MA, February 13th, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disability Council. Learn about state legislation being filed that will have an impact on individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities and their families Time will be provided for the public to ask presenters...Read more
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Learning About the New IEP Multilingual Roundtable: Leominster, February 13th, with the Leominster SEPAC & ELPAC. A multi-lingual opportunity for parents to discuss the new IEP form, ask general IEP questions and find community and support. Facilitated by SEPAC board members, special ed. personnel, ELPAC (Spanish & Portuguese)...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Camp Fairs & Expos - Some fairs are not disability specific, however inquire about inclusive supports available.
2/8: Boston Camp Fair 2025 in Cambridge
2/8: Peabody -Disability Community Resource Fair
3/1: Central Mass Summer Camp Expo/ Worcester
3/8: Greenfield - General Community Camp Fair
3/22: Whitman/Hanson SEPAC Resource Fair
3/26: Franklin - Family “Disability Expo”
4/10: Lexington - Disability Transition-to-Adult Services Fair
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Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass: Springfield, February 9th. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss and the Springfield Science Museums' Sensory Friendly Saturdays provide less noise and light, and cool-down spaces for those with sensory sensitivity. The museums open early, with some exhibits modified for people with a range of differing abilities to experience the exhibits...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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Sensory Friendly & Autism Awareness Hockey Game in Springfield: March 16th - the Springfield Thunderbirds will be playing the Bruins for the annual Sensory Friendly Sunday and Autism Awareness game. Exclusive $17 ticket rate for clients, programs, staff, family and friends. Sensory game presentation will feature: no coal horn/ noise meters, decrease microphone and music volume, consistent lighting throughout the game and pregame, no strobing lights, "cool-down stations", a sensory story booklet...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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Employment Basics for Parents of Young Adults: Webinar, February 10th, withPPal of Massachusetts. This workshop will cover what you need to know if your young adult is ready to start working. Learn about: Current resume trends and considerations, helpful practice tools for interviews, how natural supports can boost skills and confidence, when / how to disclose mental health needs and disability to an employer...Read more
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Preparing for Life After 12th Grade: Webinar, February 24th, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Hear how to plan for the 13th to 15th years of schooling, how to help prepare families whose loved one may not be ready to graduate by 12th grade, pathways for transitioning into adult systems earlier, ensuring that students are prepared for the next phase...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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Embracing The Arc Of Life: Preparing for Tomorrow: Webinar, February 11th, with the Arc of Massachusetts. An educational panel session on future planning. This event is in response to the questions from many participants in the January 22 session. Panelists will include parents who have been through the future planning process... Read more
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Learn About the Boston Center for Independent Living: Webinar, February 11th, with the Special Needs Housing & Transition Group of Wakefield. Andrew Forman, Senior Disability Advocate for the Center, will share information about Affordable Housing, Section 8 mobile vouchers, public housing, mixed income housing...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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