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Spring is coming and that means Miracle League Baseball, Caring Bunny events and Inclusive Family Egg Hunts. Upcoming conferences include Visions of Community, the Mass Down Syndrome Conference, Autism conferences, and the Early Connections Vision Impairment Conference
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March Events Also Include:
• Disability Legislative Reception in Boston
• Leominster SEPAC's Resource Fair
• The New IEP Form Parent Training
• 2024 Camp Fairs & Inclusive Recreation
• Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair in Malden
• "Housing 101” Disability Workshop
• Attainable Savings Accounts (ABLE) Workshop
It's an inclusive time of year for all! Sharon Marie
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Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program Annual Parent Forum: Framingham, March 2nd, with the Mass Early Intervention Division. Free. The Screening Program is hosting their annual Parent Forum on March 2nd at Framingham State University. The day runs from 9-4, but the morning will focus on topics for parents of children ages birth-three and the afternoon will be education related....Read more
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Disability Resources & Camp Fairs 2024: (The Camp Fairs are not disability-specific).
* Boston Parents Paper’s Virtual Camp & Summer Expos
* Central MA Summer Camp Expo/Holden: 3/2
* Family Fun & Disability Awareness Fair: Milford: 3/2
* Disabilty Resource Fair: Mansfield, 3/5
* Summer Camp & Activities Fair: Westford, 4/6....Read more
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Disability Legislative Reception for Massachusetts' Families State House, Boston, March 6th. Registration is required. With The Arc of Massachusetts and the Mass Developmental Disabilities Council. The 2024 theme is Reaffirming Our Commitment to Those in Need. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads, staff, and legislators will meet and catch up on legislative...Read more
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New Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Parent Training: Worcester, March 6th, with the Worcester Public Schools SEPAC. Here about the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education’s new Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Improvement Project that will be rolled out during the current 2023-24 school year...Read more
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Nurturing Executive Function Skills for Grade 5 and Up Webinar, March 7th, with Commonwealth Learning Center of Needham. Join in to learn how you can informally assess your child or student’s executive functions and explore strategies for parents and teachers to cope with behaviors, handle homework, and reduce family and school stress....Read more
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Leominster SEPAC Spring Safety & Resource Fair: March 15th,. ree event for the whole family. There will be representatives from police, fire, emergency management, some local autism agencies. Plus activities for kids inside as well as a touch a truck event outside. Learn about: First Aid, CPR, Fire Safety. Family Resources...Read more
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"Autism Connections" Conference: Springfield, April 10th, with Whole Children/Pathlight. For professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, and exhibitors. 2024 Theme - A Whole Life: The Empowered Journey. Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Elizabeth Brunton - Amplifying Acceptance, Building Independence: How #ActuallyAutistic Perspectives Provide a Strong Foundation for Growth (at any age/throughout the lifespan). Plus an Exhibitor Showcase, and Breakout sesssions covering diagnosis, ABA, Transition to adult, sexuality and more.....Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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"Bunny Cares" & Inclusive Egg Hunt/Bunny Events
* Bunny Cares - Malls in MAs, CT & NH: 3/8 & 15
* Hingham, Bunny Bash , Arc of the South Shore: 3/29
* Holyoke- Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt: 3/23
* Medway - Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt: 3/30
* Newton - Inclusive Easter Celebration: 3/16...Read More
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Sensory Friendly & Autism Awareness Hockey Game in Springfield: March 3rd, hosted by CHD Disability Resources. Join the Springfield Thunderbirds for the annual Sensory Friendly Sunday and Autism Awareness game. Accessible seating is available. Game Presentation will feature decreased simulation including: decreased microphone/ music volume, no strobing lights, consistent lighting throughout game and pregame. two cool-down areas no goal horn/noise meters. a sensory story...Read more
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Low-Sensory Play Session at the Museum: Peabody - March 2nd. 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. A formal diagnosis is not required. Online tickets suggested, limited ...Read more
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Wheelchair Track Clinic: Roxbury, March 10th, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s 2024 Wheelchair Track Clinic is designed as a tune-up for the spring/summer wheelchair track season, and is open to ages 7 and up. Participants must have a lower body impairment and good use of their arms....Read more
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Project RIDE: Springfield, March 10th & 11th, with the Springfield JCC Kehillah Program. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. Through Project R.I.D.E,., the Springfield JCC loans modified tricycles to children and young adults with......Read more
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"Wizard of Oz" ASL, Open Captioning & Sensory-Friendly Performances: Acton, March 15th - 17th, with Open Door Theater. Featuring the iconic musical score from the MGM film. Discounted tickets for EBT, WIC and ConnectorCare Cardholders. All shows will be: Relaxed/sensory friendly, interpreted into American Sign Language and Open Captioned. March 22nd - 24th all shows will also be Audio Described...Read more
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Miracle League Baseball for Youth & Teens: Acton April 27th - June 2024. The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides an opportunity for those with disabilities to play baseball as part of a team in an organized, non-competitive league. Games will be similar to the Miracle League except they will play...Read more
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Miracle League Baseball for Adults: Acton, May - June. The Adult Miracle League program is for athletes 22 and older. The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides an opportunity for those with disabilities to play baseball as part of a team in an organized, non-competitive league. Games will be similar to the Miracle League except they will play 3 innings...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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DDS Self-Directed Adult Disability Services: Webinar, March 12th, with the MassDepartment of Developmental Services. Self-Directed service delivery models allow the participant and family the opportunity to create individualized supports based on the vision and needs. The individual and family have authority and responsibility over a budget and can decide who they would...Read more
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Combatting Unemployment in Autistic Adults: Webinar, March 13th, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. About the speakers: Elise Wulff oversees the Lurie Center's programming, Aspire Works, and related services. Brett Mulder is Director of Teen and Adult Programs at Aspire and oversees year-round programming for teenagers and adults with high cognitive autism and related profiles. ..Read more
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"Housing 101” Disability Workshop: Webinar, March 18th, with the Charles River Center of Needham. This presentation introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay for housing and supportive services (including for those without DDS supports). Examples are given of how these can be combined with private funds to create ...Read more
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Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: March 20th, hosted by the Malden and Medford Offices of Special Education. Free and open to the public. Exhibitors will represent services for: Vocational/Job Training/Support, Independent Living Skills, Adapted Education, Recreational Opportunities, and Supported Housing. Speakers include a Student Benefits Counselor /Transition with...Read more
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Access to Arts Program: Boston, Burlington & Needham, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Access to Arts for ages 14-24, is an inclusive hands-on art programs for teens and young adults with and without disabilities. Music, Rhythm & Songwriting - through June. Theatre & Improv - through May 29th. Music Studio Sessions, April...Read more
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Disability Transition Series: Plymouth, March 20th - April 24th, with Plymouth County Family Support Inc. Discuss all things transition. Topics include: Chapter 688 process, Adult Eligibility determinations, Guardianship, and Social Security. Hear from guest speakers from the Massachusetts' Department of Developmental Services...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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