|
|
A new season of disability events is beginning across Massachusetts - disability voting rights presentations, a Sensory Comic/Pop Convention, Deaf Awareness Day at the King Richard's Faire, and Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair. Transition/Adult supports include the Employment Matters and Massachusetts Independent Living Conferences.
• Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention
• Disability Voting Rights Events in Mass
|
• Networking/SEPAC Chairpersons, SESPs, PCTI Grads
• Deaf Awareness Day at King Richards' Faire
• Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair
• Mass Independent Living Conference
• "Employment Matters" Conference
Welcome back to inclusive learning & fun! Sharon Marie
|
|
|
|
Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention: Weston, September 12. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience.
* Like a traditional “comic con” there are artists, vendors, and cosplayers, as well as activities like Jedi training...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Disability Voting Rights Events: The Massachusetts' Department of Developmental Services invites individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism, family, caregivers, agency staff, school programs for students 18+, and day programs to free presentations about voting rights for people with disabilities. Bedford, Chelmsford, Danvers, Lawrence, Peabody, Wake...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
Deaf Culture Festival: Beverly, September 12. The festival will feature interactive booths, artwork by Deaf artists, and information about community resources and services that support Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and families.
This event is designed to be welcoming, accessible, and family-friendly, offering something for everyone...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
|
|
|
|
|
|
Ellie Bloom Special Olympics Needham, September 19, with the Charles River Center. A free event that welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to participate and is structured so that all who participate will be successful. Athletes participate in modified track and field events such as: Relay, Running & Wheelchair races, Basketball & Ring Toss, Relay races, Ladderball, Soccer Kick and more. Please note: there will be no walk-in registrations the day of the event. Pre-registration....Read more
|
|
|
|
Special Olympics
Andover: Special Olympics Pickleball
Ashburnham:Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 2
Dartmouth: Train for Life Fitness
Lynn: Special Olympics Soccer & Young Athletes/Level 1
Worcester: Special Olympics Basketball/18+: ...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield: September 10 - October 29th, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out a splash. All ages and all abilities welcome. Instructor: Kelly from Totally Adaptive. No make-up classes. Fees apply, registration is required...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth Fall 2026, with the Northeast Arc, and the YMCAs of the North Shore and Metro North, and JCC of the North Shore. Children can acclimate to the water while parents learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. The Northeast Arc Early...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Sensory & Inclusive Veronica Robles Mariachi Band Event Boston, September 12th, with the JFK Library. Appropriate with children ages 5 and through adult. An inclusive program for both people with and without disabilities. Interactive bilingual program of lively traditional music from Latin American counties. A Flexible Calming Space (Quiet Room) is available for anyone who needs a break....Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Community Access Day: Wheelchair Skills & Community Connections: Boston, September 19th, with Spaulding Rehabilitation. Tailored to wheelchair users of all abilities and their care partners. This interactive experience will offer: Resources to enhance community access, information on various equipment options, guidance and resources for available grants and adaptive technology, wheelchair Skills classes tailored to your current functional...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
AmpSurf New England Inclusive Learn to Surf Event: Maine: York Beach, ME, September 19th & 20th. Adaptive Surf Therapy for people with disabilities, Veterans & First Responders. AmpSurf™ is a non-profit organization established to Promote, Inspire, Educate and Rehabilitate adaptive surfing and other outdoor activities outdoor activities. Amp Surf will be offering 2 Learn to Surf Clinics for all people living with disabilities and...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone: Natick, September 26th, with The Town of Natick. Accessible and adaptive cycling for anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling is welcome. This program is for people with mobility concerns, who identify as having a disability, or who are ready to experience accessible cycling on a...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Deaf Awareness Day at King Richards' Faire: Carver, September 27. Join the New England Finger Spellers as they celebrate Deaf Awareness Month. These ASL interpreters will be joining the King Richard's Faire casts of characters in stage. Accessibility - The Faire does not offer wheelchair or scooter rentals but you are welcome to bring your own. Service Animals - only fully trained and working service animals allowed...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair: October 6th. An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the for families with autism or sensory processing disorders. Vendors will have no flashing lights, music or announcements. Kiddie Land will have no flashing lights, music or announcements. Sound on stages and entertainment will be lowered. Announcements on ground - limited...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transition & Adult Events
|
|
|
|
|
|
Family Town Hall on Camera Policies in Group Homes: Virtual, September 15, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The DDS is developing policies regarding the use of cameras in the common areas of group homes. To ensure these policies reflect the needs and perspectives of those they affect most, DDS and The Arc asking for feedback, concerns,....Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Government Programs for Seniors with Disabilities Webinar, September 17th, with The Bridge Center of Bridgewater. Discuss government benefits that may be available to individuals with disabilities, Supplemental Social Security (SSI), Medicaid, VA Aid and Attendance, and Subsidized Housing, SSDI, Medicare, and...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Massachusetts Independent Living Conference: Marlborough, September 23. An opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services. Registration for the conference is free of charge, however priority is given to staff from the 10 Independent Living Centers and appointed members of the Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council.......Read more
|
|
|
|
|
"Employment Matters" Conference : Worcester, October 1, with the Massachusetts APSE state chapter of the Association of People Supporting Employment First. This year's theme is Collaborating for Inclusive Employment. Come prepared to engage with businesses - including those created by disabled entrepreneurs...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
There's just not enough room! The buttons below will take you directly to pages dedicated to lot more disability events for specific diagnoses.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
