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Find Massachusetts' Inclusive Fall / Halloween events for all ages at the top of this week's recreation section. This week we also feature Disability Resource Fairs, IEP Workshops, and Transition to Adult webinars covering Learning About Housing living options and DDS Adult Transition Services.
More Fall Events Include:
• Disability Resource Fairs: Whitman & Sharon, MA
• Daniel Rosenn Virtual Autism Conference
• Mass State Association for the Deaf Conference
• The Nuts & Bolts of SSI/SSDI, Public Health Insurance & Other Public Benefits
• Best Buddies Resource Fair in Danvers
The leaves are falling, but local resources are growing. We hope we are helping your family find them! Sharon Marie
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Assistive Technology Resource Fair for All Ages: October 22nd, with the Sharon Commission On Disabilities. Free. Learn about available no, low, and high tech devices. There will be face painting, corn hole, & accessible gaming. Please bring Assistive Tech devices you are no longer using. Local Disability Resources Include: College Navigator, DME Reuse, Golden Opportunities For Independence, Massmatch, Microsoft Adaptive...Read more
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IEP Parent Training: Webinar, October 23rd, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. This IEP training session will be hosted by Rob Terreden, an educational advocate with a background in Children’s Mental Health. Rob also brings experience as a school administrator. Virtual events may be attended outside of your typical geographical.... Read more
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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know: Webinar, October 25th, with the Northboro/Southboro SEPAC. Workshop topics include: the school's legal obligations to prevent bullying, strategies and tools for dealing with bullying, and how to address bullying on the IEP. * Presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs....Read more
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Daniel W. Rosenn Virtual Autism Connections Conference: Virtual Conference, October 27th, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity of Watertown, MA. The 2023 conference theme is From Community to Culture: Valuing the Autistic Identity. Take a deep dive into the world of autism from a cultural perspective while fostering understanding, acceptance, and appreciation for the unique...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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Inclusive Fall & Halloween Recreation
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Sensory-Friendly & Inclusive Fall/Halloween Events
Beverly: Sensory-Friendly Halloween on the Hill
Danvers: Inclusive Fall Carnival for Teens/Young Adults
Georgetown: Sensory-Friendly Trick or Trunk
Fitchburg: Inclusive Fall Dance for Adults
Franklin: Sensory-Friendly “Spooky Games"
Hingham: Not so Spooky Haunted House
Hingham: Sensory-Friendly Boo at the Barnyard
Holliston: Sensory Friendly Trunk or Treat
Holyoke: Inclusive Inclusive Trunk or Treat & Pumpkin Hayride
Lexington: Sensory Friendly All Ages Harvest Fest
Providence: Accessible Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Providence: Sensory-Friendly Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Stockbridge: Sensory Friendly “Early Hour” at The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show. Lots more...Read more
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Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention Weston, October 21st. 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. There will be artists, vendors, and cosplayers, as well as activities like Jedi training, superhero academy, block building, and an art...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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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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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, rhrough 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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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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Transition & Adult Events
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DDS 101 "Be Prepared for the Transition Years”: Webinar, October 24th, with the Mass Department of Developmental Services Southeast Learning and Development. This workshop will provide need to know information about DDS services as the transition from high school to life after high school. Learn about: Eligiblity, Area Office, Family Support, Self Direction, Autism Services...Read more
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"Learning About Housing" for Families with Disabilities Webinar Series, October 21st - December 16th, with Autism Housing Pathways of Winchester, MA. Families are guided through materials that will help them to determine what housing options might be appropriate for their family member. Topics include: Resources for housing...Read more
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Best Buddies Greater Boston Resource Fair: Danvers, October 23rd. Best Buddies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island works to enrich the lives of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through their Friendship, Jobs and Leadership Development programs.Meet with: Special Olympic Massachusetts, PLAN of MA & RI, Best Buddies...Read more
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"Employment Matters" Conference: Worcester, October 24th, with the Massachusetts State Chapter of the Association of People Supporting Employment First. There will be 6 breakout sessions on a variety of topics related to employment of people with disabilities and Keynote presenters....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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