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Massachusetts accessible holiday events feature Sensory-Friendly / ASL / Audio Described performances of "A Christmas Story" and "A Christmas Carol", a sensory Santa Train, and drive /walk thru lights display open to the public.
December/January Webinars & Workshops Include:
• Assistive Technology & AAC Webinar
• Caring for Burned-Out Caregivers
• Caregiver to Caregiver/C2C Respite Network
• Programs for Dyslexia & Language-Based Disabilities
• Housing Models for People w/Developmental Disabilities
• Disability Transition Training for Massachusetts Families
Keep it merry and bright - there are plenty of events this month to get our holiday inclusion on! Sharon Marie
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Assistive Technology / AAC Presentation and Q&A Webinar, December 19th, with the Weymouth SEPAC. Hear Kim Petit, Weymouth Public Schools assistive technology specialist and former co chair of the SEPAC, discuss assistive technology and augmentative alternative communication. After the presentation there will be a support session for...Read more
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What Is Caregiver to Caregiver/C2C Respite Network? Webinar, December 19th, with the FCSN in Massachusetts. What Is Caregiver to Caregiver/C2C Respite Network? For Massachusetts families of children and youth with disabilities and specialized support needs ages birth to 26, and the professionals who support them. Interpretation will be provided in Chinese, Korean, Haitian Creole...Read more
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Language-Based Programs for Dyslexia and Other Language-Based Disabilities: Webinar, December 15th, with SPAN of Massachusetts. Delve into the critical aspects of language-based programs for students with dyslexia and other language-based disabilities. Gain insights into student profiles that benefit from such programs, service delivery, key instructional components, teacher qualifications, progress monitoring...Read more
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Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis Webinar, December 27th, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL's Statewide meetings are meant only for parents / caregivers /family members/ partners of children with behavioral health needs. Have you thought about what you will do if your child needs to be screened for hospitalization due to unsafe behaviors?* What are your options and how will..Read more
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Caring for Burned-Out Caregivers Webinar, January 3rd, with McLean Hospital in Belmont. A caregiver with burnout often feels overwhelmed and may be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted from the stressors and weight of caring for loved ones. How can we encourage caregivers to look after themselves without feeling guilty about allocating time away...Read more
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Inclusive Holidays' - Sensory, Santa & Recreation
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Inclusive Holiday, Sensory & Santa Events
* Chicopee: Inclusive Holiday Dance
* Cambridge - “A Ranieri Tale: The True Meaning of Christmas", featuring performers with disabilities.
* Fitchburg - Inclusive New Year's Holiday Dance
* Norwell - Inclusive Holiday Dance for Ages 18+
* Northhampton/Florence- Santa’s Train Sensory Afternoon
* Stoneham - Sensory Inclusive ZooLights & Holiday Walk
* Stockbridge: Sensory-Friendly “A Christmas Carol”
* Westford - Inclusive Holiday Sing-A-Long
* Worcester - “A Christmas Story”, Sensory Friendly, American Sign Language & Audio Described
* Worcester: Celebrate the Holidays at the EcoTarium (not disability specific but the venue is accessible)
* Worcester: Noon Years Eve at the Ecotarium (not disability specific but the venue is accessible)
* Drive thru & Walk thru Light Displays in Attleboro, Carver, Lancaster, Marshfield, Methuen, Mendon, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Stoneham...Read more
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Team Sports for Winter 2024.
* Canton: Challenger Baseball Inclusive Softball Skills
* Mansfield: Special Olympics Basketball
* Northborough: Unified Basketball
* Pembroke/South Shore: Special Olympics Adult Basketball
* Westboro: Special Olympics Wallabies Basketball
* Wellesley: TOPS Inclusive Basketball
* Winchester: TOPS for Hoops...Read more
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Snowshoeing Recreational Therapy Program: January 1st - March 25th, 2024. With the Brookline Rec Department's Therapy Programs. For ages 10 - adult. Improve balance, spatial awareness, and get exercise. All you need are a pair snow boots, warm clothes, and a positive attitude. Days/ times determined by weather...Read more
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Special Skates in Reading .Through February 10th, 2024, with the Reading Recreation Department. Special Skates is a learn-to-skate program for children and adults with special needs. Skaters are supported on the ice by "buddies" to provide a safe and fun experience. Skaters must bring and wear their own helmets and skates. Skates may...Read more
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Adaptive Ice Skating in Massachusetts: Brockton, E. Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, N. Adams and Worcester, December 2023 - March 2024, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program. Free. Use their Ice Sleds, or your own conventional skates, or slide around on your wheelchair...Read more
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Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages Somerville, December 17th, with Adaptive Climbing Massachusetts. Accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the climbing wall. Discover and enjoy the sport of climbing. ACG volunteers will be on...Read more
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Adaptive Rock Climbing in West Springfield. Through April 2024, with CHD Disability Resources. For Paraclimbers and climbers with physical disabilities, ages 13+ . Volunteers provide pointers and encouragement along with belay support. All skill levels and physical disabilities ...Read more
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Youth Wheelchair Basketball in Quincy: Through April 28th, 2024. Join Adaptive Sports New England for weekly wheelchair basketball practice for youth 5- 21, including players affected by Spina Bifida, spinal cord injuries, Cerebral palsy, leg amputations, and other impairments. Athletes must have good use of their arms, upper..Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Disability Transition Training for Massachusetts Families Webinar, December 18th, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. This workshop addresses the transition planning and services required for youth with disabilities, ages 14-22, Learn about the transition to the adult human services system, the state law that helps plan...Read more
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Online Forums for Autistic Adults in Western Mass.Through March 12th, 2024, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. Free but registration is required. This online Forum provides a sounding board for all adults on the Spectrum. The host is offering two different groups. Ages 18-25 and 26+, which meet on alternating weeks...Read more
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Epic Community Service for Teens & Young Adults with Disabilities: Boston and Worcester, 2024-2025 Service Warrior Applications are Now Available. Final Deadlines for Applications are due January 31st, 2024. EPIC is now recruiting young people with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 23 who want to become leaders in their community f or its Boston and
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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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