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Inclusive holidays in Massachusetts include Sensory-Friendly Performances of "Elf", "Nutcracker" and music with the Boston Pops. There are also sensory-friendly hayrides, sleighrides, Caring Santas and more. Find them in the Recreation Section below.
December Webinars & Workshops:
• Assistive Technology Fair in Marlborough
• Charting the LifeCourse in Action Caregivers Series
• Working Together: Anti Bullying
• Managing Self-Injurious Behaviors in Autism
• Housing Models for People w/ Developmental Disabilities
• Adult Family Care (AFC) Info Session
Each year there are more programs offering our families inclusion for the holidays. We are here for it! Sharon Marie
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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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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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School Avoidance & Refusal: Webinar, December 5th, with Bridgewell of Peabody. Understand why school refusal requires a team approach that includes teachers, school staff, parents and the child, factors that lead to school refusal and the factors that determine the degree and kind of refusal, and learn an approach to school refusal that includes evidence based / outcome based interventions...Read more
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Working Together: Anti Bullying: Webinar in English- December 5th, Spanish - December 7th. With Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Hear about best practices based on the state’s anti- bullying prevention law, which requires school-wide efforts to create safe and supportive school environments for students with disabilities and that IEP Teams address bullying of students with disabilities. Also discuss high rates of bullying after COVID-19...Read more
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Legislative Advocacy Webinar: December 7th, with Maura Sullivan, the Arc of Massachusetts Senior Director of Government Affairs and Health Policy. This session is not for experienced advocates. Have you been thinking about getting involved in advocacy on a state and federal level, in order to make an impact on our system of services and...Read more
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Managing Self-Injurious Behaviors in Autism: Webinar, December 13th with the Lurie Center in Lexington. The speaker will be Nicole Simon, EdM, BCBA, LABA. Nicole has extensive experience designing programs to treat challenging behaviors and increase adaptive skills in home, school and community settings, and trains others to provide premium ABA services...Read more
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Charting the LifeCourse in Action Caregivers Series: Webinar, December 13th, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. The LifeCourse in Action series is for you, your family members, service providers, advocates, self-advocates, and anyone who wants to learn more about the Charting the LifeCourse framework and tools. The presenter is Ingrid Flory, Facilita...Read more
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Inclusive Holidays' - Sensory, Santa & Recreation
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Inclusive Holiday, Sensory & Santa Events
* Athol - Seven Hills Inclusive Holiday Party
* Boston - Hanukkah at the MFA (not disability specific)
* Boston Pops Sensory-Friendly Holiday Concert
* Boston Ballet - Sensory Friendly & ASL “Nutcracker”
* Bridgewater - Inclusive Santa Party
* Burlington - Down Syndrome New Family Holiday Photos
* Caring Santas in Massachusetts
* Chicopee: Sensory Santa Event
* East Cambridge - The Extraordinary Nutracker
* Franklin - Sensory Sensitive Winter Photos
* Gardner - Sensory-Friendly “Elf, The Musical”
* Georgetown - Sensory Hanukkah, Holiday & Santa Event
* Hyannis - Autism-Friendly Holiday Family Night
* N. Weymouth - Holiday Festival & Winter Sleigh Rides
* Northhampton - “The Nutcracker” Sensory & Family Safe
* Rehoboth - Inclusive Hayride & Candy Cane Hunt
* Sturbridge - Seven Hills Inclusive Holiday Bash
* Sudbury - Smile Mass Inclusive Holiday Party
There's lots more...Read more
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Low-Sensory Play Session at the Museum: Peabody, December 2nd, with the North Shore Children's Museum. The museum will be at low capacity, and sounds and lights will be turned down. This session is geared to provide those with autism or other sensory processing difficulties with a comfortable museum experience. Online tickets...Read more
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Adapted Physical Education & TOPSoccer: Webinar, December 5th, with the Mansfield SEPAC. How can you make programs in and out of school accessible to neurodiverse students? Hear from Nicole Maloney, an Adaptive PE teacher in the Bridgewater school district, and John Rainone, Director of the King Phillip TOPSoccer program, which is affiliated with US Youth Soccer. ...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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Youth Wheelchair Basketball in Quincy: December 10th, 2023 - 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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Adult Family Care (AFC) Info Session: Webinar, December 7th, with the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport. AFC is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either family or non-family members a monthly tax-free stipend to care for people age 16 and older in a home setting, who cannot live safely on their own. Spouses/guardians may not...Read more
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Social Security Benefits & Work Incentives:Webinar, December 7th, with Communitas of Wakefield. Learn About: Basic Information About Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDi), The Impact Work May Have On Benefits, Social Security Administration Work Incentives Student Benefits Counseling...Read more
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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. 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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