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Winter disability workshops and inclusive/sensory holiday events across Massachusetts have arrived. Topics cover advocating for your child, collaborating with school districts, adult life, and an entire page of Holiday Inclusive Events.
Decmeber Events Include:
• Advocacy 101: Be the Best Advocate for your Child
• Introduction to Autism for Caregivers
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• Collaborating with the School District & Holding it Accountable
• 🎀 Sensory & Inclusive Holiday Events
• Sensory Friendly Movies & Inclusive Recreation
• Family Leadership Training in Western Mass
• Disability Transition Planning & Post Secondary Options
• Increasing Independence & Self-Help Skills
Hosting an inclusive inclusive holiday event? Submit it to our Event Sugggestion page. Sharon Marie
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Advocacy 101: How to be the best advocate for your child Northampton, December 10th, with Pathlight's Inclusive Community Center. This workshop breaks down how to effectively advocate for your child’s success in special education, focusing on the most impactful activities that will result in quality supports and services for your...Read more
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Meet Therapy Dogs: Wakefield, December 10th, with Communitas Family Support. Come bring the whole family to destress and relax with therapy dogs from Pets and People. They will bring 3-5 therapy teams to pet and interact with. All teams are certified and trained by a certified dog ..Read more
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Introduction to Autism for Caregivers of Autistic Children & Teens: Webinar, December 12th, with the AANE in Watertown. Learn about common misconceptions, investigate autistic identity, and explore autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. Gain insights into your child’s neurotype, preparing you with an informed mindset for raising an autistic child. Parents, family...Read more
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Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation" Webinar, January 7th, 2025, with the Mass Bureau of Special Education Appeals. The Mediators at the BSEA are offering informational Zoom sessions on BSEA Mediation and Facilitation. Families, Students, Educators, School Staff, Advocates, etc. are welcome to join the hour long Zoom sessions and to ask questions...Read more
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Family Leadership Training in Western Mass: Chicopee, January 11th - April 12th, 2025, with the Mass Department of Developmental Services. This series is a combination of virtual and in-person trainings for family caregivers of people who are eligible for Massachusetts DDS Services. Learn about: Advocacy, Creating a Family Vision, Policy...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Sensory & Inclusive Holidays!
🎀 Boston Pops: Sensory-Friendly Holiday Concert
🎀 Boston: Sensory Friendly & ASL “Nutcracker” Ballet
🎀 Boston Public Schools: SPEDPac Holiday Social
🎀 Boston: "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" Am. Sign Language
🎀* Burlington: Mass Down Syndrome Congress Holiday Photos
🎀 Gardner: Sensory-Friendly Performance “The Sound of Music.”
🎀 Georgetown: Sensory Hanukkah, Holiday & Santa Event
🎀 Manchester, NH: Sensory Friendly "Polar Express"
🎀 Middleborough: Sensory Friendly Santa Photos
🎀 Northhampton: Sensory/Family Safe Performance of "The Nutcracker"
🎀 North Weymouth - Holiday Festival & Sleigh Rides
🎀 Stockbridge: Sensory-Friendly Performance “A Christmas Carol”
🎀 Western Mass/Florence: Sensory Santa's Train
🎀 Worcester: “A Christmas Carol”, Sensory Friendly & Audio Descriptive Performance: Worcester
Lots more holiday events!
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Adaptive Ice Skating in Massachusetts: Brockton, East Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, North Adams and Worcester, through March 2025. With the State of Mass DCR Univeral Access Program. Use conventional skates or slide around the ice on your manual or power wheelchair. Ice sleds are also available to glide around. Depending on location, activities may also include obstacle courses, tower of blocks for building up and crashing down, races, colorful balls and pucks, power chair games...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass Springfield, December 8th. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum host Sensory Friendly Saturday morning that provides less noise, less bright light, and cool-down spaces for those who have sensory sensitivity. Some exhibits modified for people with a range of differing abilities to experience ...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Walk & Learn at Powisset Farm: Dover, , December 27th. This program offers a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. This Walk and Learn will take you into the fields and gardens. Special sensory kits...Read more
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Adaptive Swim Team: Boston Through June 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. For ages 8+ with with a visual or mobility impairment. needs. Each swimmer receives an individualized program to help work on their technical and psychological skills. This program is designed for intermediate and advanced swimmers looking to improve their swimming stroke and fitness and takes place weekly at Simmons University...Read more
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Special-Needs Hockey in Pawtucket, RI, through March, 2025. The Greater Providence Youth Hockey Association's Special Needs Hockey offers Learn to Skate/Instructional Hockey for children age 4 to young adult with Down Syndrome, Autism, or any developmental...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Disability Transition Planning & Post Secondary Options. Webinar, December 7th, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL's workshops "Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options" are for caregivers/family members and family partners of children with behavioral health needs. Learn about: Transition Laws, Timelines, Assessments, Community...Read more
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Increasing Independence & Self-Help Skills: Bridgewater, December 16th, with the Bridge Center. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregivers of Young Adults & Adults Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals they care for. Learn helpful information in a supportive environment with others who have shared experiences. * Parents and caregivers...Read more
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Empowering Students to Make Choices & Get Involved on Campus: Webinar, December 11th, with Think College, at UMass . It’s important to support students' ability to make their own choices and encourage independence. Explore the community life engagement approach, which ensures students are included in all aspects of campus life. Hear real-life examples of students who thrived by taking reasonable risks, strategies used to encourage independence...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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