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Massachusetts' Inclusive Fall recreation and events are in full swing, featuring resource fairs, caregiver support, and IEP & Dyslexia info. Transition to Adult workshops will cover Planning a Life, Guardianship, and Problem Solving.
More Fall Events Include:
• Disability Resource Fairs in Boston & Taunton
• Managing Holiday Stress Adult Autism Webinar
• Inclusive Basketball, Hockey & Wheelchair Football
• Mass State Association for the Deaf Conference
• Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Symposium
• Financial Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
• Self-Advocate Driving Event in Southboro
Our November 16th newsletter will share inclusive holiday
events for all ages. Stay tuned! Sharon Marie
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Disability Resource Fair: Taunton. November 1st, with Community Autism Resources. Families and autistic individuals can learn about the local disability businesses and supports in the sourthern Massachusetts communities, while finding a unique shopping experience that will help families who struggle knowing what to buy their autistic family members and providers who give...Read more
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Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf Conference Sutton, November 4th, with the Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf. Free. The “Stepping up. Breaking Down Walls. How? Together!”conference is open for everyone in Massachusetts. Enjoy workshops, panel discussions, general meeting and the board...Read more
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Dyslexia: What 21st Century Science Has Taught Us: Lexington, MA, November 6th, with the Lexington SEPTA / SEPAC. The speaker will be Dr. Sally Shaywitz, Co-Director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity and co-author of Overcoming Dyslexia, 2nd edition. Dr. Sally Shaywitz is devoted to bringing scientific advances to benefit dyslexic children, adults...Read more
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Working Together: Navigating the IEP: Webinars, English- November 7th, Spanish - November 9th. With Mass Advocates for Children. Understand the different sections of the IEP and protections in the law that help make sure children receive necessary services, how to prepare for the IEP meeting, the importance of the students’ voice, the importance of inclusion, the power of “stay put” as well as the role of assessments in the IEP....Read more
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Charting the LifeCourse in Action Caregivers Series: Webinar, November 8th, with The Mass Department of Developmental Services. The LifeCourse in Action Series is to support anyone who wants to learn more about the Charting the LifeCourse framework and tools. Presenter: Ingrid Flory, Facilitator for Supporting Families Community of Practice, Family Support Director, Department of ...Read more
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Interoception for Managing Holiday Stress: Webinar, November 9th, with the AANE Watertown, MA. Social expectations and holiday traditions can make usual self-care routines feel like they are just not enough. This webinar is designed for Autistic adults, their parents, other adult family members, and partners of these individuals...Read more
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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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Inclusive Fall Recreation
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Para Sports Day: Medford, November 5th. Adaptive Sports NE and other adaptive sports organizations from the region are hosting a day to introduce Paralympic sports and skills to participants with a mobility or visual impairment. There is no fee or age requirement. Try tennis, skiing, wheelchair lacrosse, wheelchair basketball, sled hockey, rowing, beep baseball...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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CP Soccer for Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury: Framingham, Fall 2023. Free. CP Soccer welcomes kids aged 7-18 of all levels who are ambulatory and have cerebral palsy or have had stroke or traumatic brain injury. Come to any clinic date you choose. Meet and play soccer with other kids with CP. This special training program is paving the way for some kids to play at the ...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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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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Low-Sensory Play Session at the Museum: Peabody. November 4th, with the North Shore Children's Museum. The museum will be at low capacity, and sounds and lights will be turned down. Geared to provide those with autism or other sensory processing difficulties with a comfortable museum experience. A formal diagnosis is not required to attend.* Online tickets suggested, limited walk-ins...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, and requires...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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Self-Advocate Driving Event: Southborough,November 8th, with Key Autism Services. Unlocking Your Child's Potential. Join an evening with Andrew Arboe, an autistic self-advocate and the creator of the Autism and Driving Resource Database. Hear Andrew's insights on driving, its social impact, and the journey towards independence..Read more
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Guardianship, Healthcare Proxy & Power Of Attorney: Webinar, November 13th, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. Guardianship, Healthcare Proxy, and Power of Attorney training with Betsy Johnson of their Family Support Center. Virtual events may be attended outside of your typical geographical region. ....Read more
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Access to Arts Program: Boston & Cambridge, through November 28th. Free. Open to youth ages 14-22. This inclusive arts program's focus is to explore and develop skills across various artistic mediums. There will be two ATA Programs: ATA Visual Arts Workshops in drawing, painting, and sculpture.n. ATA Community Mosaic ...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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