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Find inclusive/accessible summer fun in Massachusetts to escape the hot and sticky weather. This edition continues to feature state parks with accessible pools/spray decks, beaches with mats and floating/sand beach wheelchairs.
August Disability Events Also Include:
• Pathways to Friendships Community Grants
• Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference
• Cape Cod Deaf Expo
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• Medication Treatments & Guidelines for ASD Care
• Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Day at Fenway Park
• Explore Possibility Summit w/ Mass Rehab Comm
• Home Management for Adults with Austim
Stay cool, accessible and inclusive! Sharon Marie
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Pathways to Friendship FY25 Community Bridging Grants: Application Deadline - August 2nd, 2024. The Arc of Massachusetts’ Pathways to Friendship and the Massachusetts DDS's Community Bridging grants are for Community Organizations to advance relationships between people with and without developmental/intellectual disabilities. Agencies specializing in the field of disabilities are not eligible for these mini grants....Read more
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Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Conference & Family Reunion: Boston, August 2nd & 3rd, with the Pediatric Epilepsy Surgery Alliance. Learn from neuro-professionals, educators, researchers, and rehabilitation clinicians. Exhibitors will share their resources for the community. Childcare is available, special sessions for self advocate...Read more
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Navigating Insurance- Tales From The Front: Webinar, August 13th, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. Hear about navigating issues, insurance basics...Read more
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Medication Treatments & Guidelines for Comprehensive ASD Care: Webinar, August 21st, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. Discussion will include the growing need for autism-competent providers and share practical guidelines for managing common co-occurring conditions like sleep disturbances, ADHD, anxiety, and depression in autistic...Read more
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Cape Cod Deaf Expo: Hyannis, August 23rd, with New England Deaf. There will be a SignTasTic! show for kids at 1 PM and one for everyone at 7 PM. Additinally, the JFK Museum to open doors on Friday 8/23 at 9 am and Saturday 8/26 at 9 am for the Deaf community and their families, friends, allies, etc....Read more
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Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention: Weston, August 24th. 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 traditional “comic con” style artists, vendors, cosplayers, Jedi training, superhero academy, block building, and...Read more
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Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts State Parks. Find accessible swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks in Massachusetts state parks. The Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR Universal Access Program) gives people with disbilities access to water and swimming recreation.
* Pools with ramps or zero-depth entry, and a chair lift.
* Pools with lifts and stairs only (No Ramps Into The Water)
* Pools where the Spray deck surfaces and water features are accessible.
* Select locations have beach wheelchairs...Read more
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Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts Find beach mats to the water, sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Contact the beach or park in advance to reserve a beach wheelchair. Sand and sunbathing beach wheelchairs are made of....Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Stars of the Music Festival: Quincy, August 3rd, hosted by the Doug Flutie Foundation. Free entry for people with Autism and their families. The Flutie Foundation is celebrating their collective impact in the autism community by hosting the a festival by autistic artists, for the autism community. The festival is sensory-inclusive so everyone can enjoy live music and mission-centric vendors...Read more
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Sensory Flexible Museum Night - JFK Library: Dorchester, August 7th. Free. For people with and people without disabilities. Sensory-friendly materials, large text options, adaptive craft opportunities, a limited number of noise canceling headphones, and multiple quiet spaces will be available throughout the Museum. Boston Public Library will offer related resources, takeaways, and the opportunity to sign up for a free library card. National Park...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass : August 11th. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum host Sensory Friendly Saturdays the second Saturday of each month, 9 am - 11 am. They feature less noise and bright light, cool-down spaces for those with sensory sensitivity and sensory-friendly crafts for all ages...Read more
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Day at Fenway Park: August 25th. The Red Sox are hosting a Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Late-Deafened, and Deafblind Day at Fenway Park. Fenway offers accommodations, including accessible seating. Arrive early for pre-game ceremonies where Deaf Community members will be honored and the National Anthem in ASL....Read more
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Adaptive Rowing in Holyoke: Through August, with Holyoke Rows and the DCR’ Universal Access Program. Free to individuals with disabilities and their families. This program serves people of all capabilities, from beginners to leisure rowers, to competitive racers...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Transition-to-Adult Services Evaluation & Planning Training Webinar, August 12th, with the FCSN in Massachusetts. This presentation provides an understanding of the transition planning process, including why transition planning is important, services that could be included, who is eligible, student and parent/SESP roles in transition...Read more
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Transition to Adulthood Disability Workshop: Attleboro, August 19th, with the Arc of Bristol County. Transition planning for students starts at age 14 in Massachusetts. Applications for adult services in many areas should take place at the age of 18. Many families feel overwhelmed with the transition process. Join this training workshop to learn about: Transition timelines, How to address transition in your child’s IEP, how to begin navigating adult...Read more
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"Planning a Life" - Making the Most Out of Disability Transition Supports: Roxbury, and Virtual Options, October 15th & 16th, with the FCSN in Massachusetts. For parents, caregivers, and professionals working with postsecondary transition-age youth with disabilities(14 -22). Discuss the transition planning, how to determine transition goals on Massachusetts’ new IEP form, learn about post-secondary educational options, healthcare transition...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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