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The Massachusetts' disability events highlighted this week cover the 2025 IEP form changes, recreation opportunities, conferences, and in particular importance, Transition-to-High school and Post High School supports.
More May Events Include:
• Red Sox Disability Pride Day.
• Networking for Massachusetts' SEPAC Chairpersons, SESPs, & PCTI Graduates.
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• Introduction to the New Massachusett IEP Form.
• Preparing Students with Learning Disabilities for a Successful Transition to College.
• "Planning a Life" - Making the Most Out of Disability (College & Beyond).
• Transition Resource Fairs: Lawrence & Springfield.
Spring means transiton - to Elementary School, Middle School, High School or Adult Life. Let's plan! Sharon Marie
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Red Sox Disability Pride Day: Boston, May 13th. Ticket holders who purchase through this special offer will receive an exclusive Red Sox hat with the Disability Pride flag as well as braille lettering spelling Fenway Park on the brim. The Red Sox are committed to making baseball and Fenway Park accessible....Read more
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Introduction to the New Massachusett IEP Form: Webinar, May 14th, with PPAL of Massachusetts. This meeting is for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. The IEP will be have the first major change in 20 years:Read more
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Guardianship for Special-Needs Planning: Webinar, May 15th, with Bristol and Massasoit Community College MAICEI, Bridgewater State University (Excel), and Cape Cod Community College (MAIHE). Topics include: Supported Decision Making, Delegation of education decision making in Special Education, Power of Attorney, Health...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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NAMI Mass Mental Health Night with the Red Sox: Boston, May 14th, with the National Alliance of Mental Health Massachusetts Chapter. Join NAMI Massaachusetts for a special Mental Health Day game, benefiting NAMI Mass. Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays. * Each ticket purchased will include a $5 donation to NAMI Mass...Read more
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American Sign Language Night at the MFA: Boston, May 16th, with the Museum of Fine Arts. This celebration of Deaf features a Resource Fair, American Sign Language tours, performances, art-making activities, and more. All programs are presented in either American Sign Language (ASL) with voice interpretation or English with ASL interpretation. Enjoy Drop-In Art Making, DEAFinitely Dance...Read more
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"Pathways to Friendship" Inclusive Sailing: East Boston, May 18th, with Piers Park Sailing. Disabled sailors have an opportunity to realize their educational/ recreational goals using adapted teaching methods and adapted equipment. This program is designed to create long lasting friendships between people with and without disabilities...Read more
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Beep Baseball for Those with Vision Impairments: Medford, through July 2024. Adaptive Sports New England’s Boston Strong adaptive baseball that offers balls and bases that emit beeping and buzzing sounds so players can locate them. The team will travel and play in tournaments and also offer weekly practices for anyone who wants to get exercise and learn a new skill. No previous experience...Read more
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Special Olympics (SOMA)
* Andover: SOMA Sensory Spin Class
* Andover: SOMA Weighlifting
* Asburnham: SOMA Young Athletes
* Holden: SOMA Unified Soccer
* Lowell: SOME Track Program
* Topsfield: SOMA Walking Club
* Weymouth: Inclusive Hockey...Read More
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Inclusive Team Sports
* Belmont: S.P.O.R.T. Unified Softball
* Bridgewater: Incluisve Flag Football
* Danvers: Challenger Baseball
* Barnstable: Cape Cod Challenger Baseball
* Greenfield: Buddy Ball
* Hanover; Hoopstars Basketball
* Holden: TOPSoccer
* Millis: Inclusive Teen Basketball
* Northboro: Challenger Baseball
* Quincy: Bambino Buddy Ball
* Woburn: Challenger Baseball
* Worcester: Inclusive Basketball...Read More
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Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages: Somerville, May 19th, with Adaptive Climbing Group. Everyone is encouraged to come climb - accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the climbing wall. ACG volunteers will be on hand to help fit gear, guide new climbers, and belay the ropes...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Lawrence: May 16th. Local school districts, students, and families in the Merrimack Valley to attend. Transition resources include:
◦ Department of Developmental Services ◦ Department of Mental Health ◦ Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
◦ Northeast Independent Living Center ◦ Northern Essex Community College ◦ The Arc of Greater...Read more
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Adult Family Care Information Session: Webinar, May 13th, with the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport. The AFC program 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 and...Read more
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Disability Transition-to-Adult Services Fair: Springfield May 16th, with Springfield Public Schools Transition Academy. Plan for the future - Learn about opportunities and steps involved with planning for life after high school. Meet Representatives from 50+ agencies and community service programs who provide services in Employment, Vocational Training , Day Programs, Community Living...Read more
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"Planning a Life" - Making the Most Out of Disability (College and Beyond) Chicopee, MA, and Virtual Option, May 17th & 18th, with the FCSN of Massachusetts. For anyone living or working with postsecondary transition-age youth with disabilities(14 -22). Attend one or both days. Gain useful skills and information necessary to support youth as they prepare for full, meaningful lives during and after high school. Transition age youth will have their own...Read more
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Young Leaders Rising Program for Teens & Young Adults with Disabilities: May - August 2024, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities in Boston. This is an 8-week youth-led leadership program for high school participants (ages 14-22), and fellows (ages 18-27) with any type of disability. YLR 2024 enables youth to select from two separate schedules; one designed for in-person programming, and one for virtual participants. Both groups will have the opportunity to come together during hybrid activities...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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