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Sensory-friendly performances of the "Nutcracker" in Boston, Northampton, and Weston, and of "Elf" in Gardner kickoff the inclusive holiday season. Find these and sensory holiday and/or Santa events in the Recreation Section below.
Resource fairs, webinars & workshops:
• Disability & Assistive Technology Resource Fairs in Boston, Newton & Marlborough
• Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation"
• Inclusive Basketball, Hockey, Ice Sleding & Skating
• Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities
• The Dangers of Social Media to Teens with Autism
We wish you all a safe and happy Thanksgiving! Sharon Marie
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Boston Special-Needs Resource Fair: November 17th. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (Boston SPEDPac) and the Office of Special Education at Boston Public Schools. Speak directly with representatives from local groups who provide services to individuals with disabilities and their families...Read more
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Arts Better the Lives of Everyone ABLE Education Symposium: Virtual and in person in Boston, November 18th. Free and open to the public. Hosted by The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education. The 2023 ABLE Conversation Symposium, is a professional development event in the field of arts education and individuals with disabilities...Read more
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How to Advocate for Your Child: Webinar, November 20th, with the Chris Walsh Center at Framingham State University. Free and open to the public, however, registration is required. At this workshop you will learn soft skills, such as how to prioritize and collaborate to best advocate for your child, how to address conflict and barriers to...Read more
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Blind & Visual Impairment Technology Fair Newton, MA, and Virtual Option. November 21st, with Carroll Center for the Blind. Find low vision and blindness-specific assistive technology exhibitors from all over the world. Discover the latest technology that helps people with low vision and blindness live as independently as ....Read more
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Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation" Webinar, November 27th. The Mediators at the Massachusetts' Bureau of Special Education Appeals are offering informational Zoom sessions on BSEA Mediation and Facilitation. Families, Students, Educators, School Staff, Advocates, etc. are welcome to learn about how mediation at the BSEA works and to ask questions....Read more
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2024 Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI). Application Deadline is December 1st, 2023. Virtual and In Person Options, January 6th - March 2nd, 2024, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid foundation in special education laws, procedures, and related subjects...Read more
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Assistive Technology Fair in Marlborough. December 5th, with the Massachusetts' Department of Developmental Services. Free and open to the public. Whether you are a provider, family member, or user of AT, this event offers options for AT, demonstrations, and access to the regions vendors. See a variety of assistive technology devices through exhibits, demonstrations, presentations...Read more
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Inclusive Holidays' - Sensory, Santa & Recreation
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Inclusive Holiday, Sensory & Santa Events
* Athol - Inclusive Holiday Party, 12/3
* Boston - Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer: American Sign Language Performance, 11/25
* Boston Pops Sensory-Friendly Holiday Concert, 12/2
* Boston - Sensory Friendly & ASL “Nutcracker” with the Boston Ballet, 12/6
* Bridgewater Inclusive Santa Party: 12/2
* Burlington, Down Syndrome New Family Social Holiday Photo Session, 12/2
* Caring Santas in Massachusetts, 12/3
* Gardner - Sensory-Friendly Performance of “Elf, The Musical”, 12/2
* Hyannis - Autism-Friendly Holiday Family Night: 12/4
* N. Weymouth, Holiday Festival & Winter Sleigh Rides, 12/3
* Northhampton - “The Nutcracker” Sensory & Family Safe Presentation, 12/8
* Rehoboth - Inclusive Hayride & Candy Cane Hunt: 12/ 2
* Weston - Sensory-Friendly Performance of The Nutcracker, 11/24. There's lots more...Read more
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Wheelchair Football Clinic in Foxboro: November 18th, with Adaptive Sports New England. For youth and adults, including US military veterans. Clinic participants must have a permanent physical disability that reduces the function of the lower limbs to a degree where they cannot play running football. Sport chairs will be provided for those...Read more
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"Bounce Out The Stigma" Basketball Event in Winchester: November 19th. This Special Needs Youth Basketball Clinic is for ages 8 - 21, and is geared to children with Autism, ADHD, Epilepsy, and Mental / Emotional challenges, Learning Disabilities, Slow Motor Skill Developmen, and Social Interaction Issues. This camp is non-competitive...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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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 the ice on your wheelchair......Read more
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Special Olympics.
* Brookline - Special Olympics Basketball
* Pembroke - Special Olympics Basketball for Ages 18+
* Shrewsbury - Special Olympics Basketball & Bowling
Team Sports
* Holliston - Unified Basketball, Ages 8–15
* Quincy - Youth Wheelchair Basketball
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Sensory Friendly Movies:
AMC Theaters -
* Sensory Friendly “The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes”
* Sensory Friendly“Trolls Band Together”
Hingham - Sensory Friendly "Trolls 3"
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH,
* Sensory-Friendly "Trolls 3"
* Sensory-Friendly “Wish”
Scituate - "Spellers" Autism Movie ...Read more
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Sled Hockey for Disabilities - Springfield, through April 2024. CHD's "All In" Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey program has teams for ages 4 - 16, ages 16+, and Competitive Travel teams for ages 16 + (tryout required).
Sled Hockey allows players with mobility limitations & lower limb mobility impairments to play...Read more
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Special-Needs Hockey: South Dennis, through May, 2024. An all-inclusive ice hockey, the Great Blizzards of Cape Cod will be an affiliate of The Great Blizzards of Kingston, MA. They provide an opportunity for people with disabilities, regardless of physical or cognitive needs, age, gender, race, ethnicity, experience, and other...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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The Dangers of Social Media to Teens with Autism: Webinar, November 26th, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Join HMEA in honoring the memory of Harris Wolobah. His mother, Louise Winnie Wolobah, will share insights and experiences on the challenges and dangers of social media for teens with autism. Harris recently passed away after participating in the One Chip...Read more
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Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities Webinar, November 27th, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways's Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat in depth overview of housing...Read more
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Advocates in Motion for Ages 13 - 22: November 17th, Canton, with the Massachusetts' Down Syndrome. Teens and young adults ages 13-22 are invited to the AIM prografor a Flannel Friday with the National Charity League. Celebrate all that the change in seasons brings with new friends and old in your finest fall flannels, or whatever you're ..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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Deciphering the Medical Insurance Maze: Webinar, November 29th, with the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Do you have questions about how Medicaid, Medicare, or private insurance work for your adult disabled dependent?What happens when you retire? What is the difference between SSDI and SSI? Hear senior project..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. Early Action Deadline Applications are due Friday, November 24th, 2023, and 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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