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Massachusetts' Disability Events in May focus on resource fairs for Mental Health, PPAL's mental health conference, Red Sox Disability Pride Night, the Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant, and Transition to Adult events such as Aging & Behavioral Health.
May Events Include:
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Masschusetts' Children's Mental Health Conference: Online, May 15th, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Workshops will cover a variety of topics within Children’s Mental Health, including: Supporting PANS/PANDAS, School Discipline Rights, Holistic Healing, Supporting Siblings, Understanding the Mental Health of Black Autistic Youth, Conoce tus derechos...Read more
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Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant: Application Deadline extended to May 21st. The Flutie Foundation in Natick will help people with autism pursue their musical dreams and passions. They can provide grants to autism self-advocates in pursuit of music-related classes, scholarships, therapies, music equipment, and more. Autism self-advocates must be 15 years of age or older and be living in...Read more
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Disability Resource Fairs:
5/14: Leominster- Family Mental Health Resource Fair
5/16: Athol - Spring Fling & Inclusive Resources Fair
5/19: Worcester -Family Mental Health Fair
5/27: Framingham - Caregiver/Disability Resource Fair
5/30: Brockton - Disability Resources Fair
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"Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid" Middleborough, May 28th, with the Parent Information Network. Gina Gallagher and Patricia Terrasi are sisters, Massachusetts natives, parents of children with special needs, and authors of Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children, and the Imperfection Connection podcast. This humorous and hopeful...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Adaptive Water Safety Day: Cambridge, May 17th. With the Middlesex District Attorney's Office, Swim Angelfish, the Massachusetts State Police Dive Team, and the City of Cambridge. A free water safety event designed specifically for children with Autism, ADHD, and other special needs. Open to children ages 4 - 18 (parent or guardian...Read more
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All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone: Natick, May 16, with The Town of Natick. All Aboard is an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Natick is partnering with All Out Adventures, who brings a fleet of adaptive and accessible tricycles and bicycles This program is for people with mobility concerns, who identify as having a disability, or who are ready to experience accessible cycling on a variety of cycles. Free to riders. Advance registration is required for riders and volunteers. Staff will ensure...Read more
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Bill Blagg's Family Magic Sensory Friendly Show: Providence, RI, May 16th, 2 pm. Renowned magician Bill Blagg presents the Family Magic show for all ages. This Sensory-Friendly performanc is welcoming, judgement free, and inclusive of guests with a wide range of sensory, learning and physical differences. Sensory-Friendly accommodations include: lowered house lights, adjusted sound levels, and a designated quiet area ...Read more
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Celiac Awareness at Fenway Park: Boston, May 22nd, with the Celiac Kids Connection at Boston Children’s Hospital. Bring the whole family and connect with other Celiac Kids Connection members for an evening of America's favorite pastime. Their "Family Section" will have have close access to gluten-free concessions. Registration and ticket purchase required...Read more
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Night with the Woo Sox Worcester, May 22nd. The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) will welcome the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community at Polar Park with a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night game. * Following the game, they will have their Unibank Friday Firework show. Connect with others in the community, meet local advocates, and learn about resources available to the Deaf and HOH community. Registration...Read more
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Red Sox Disability Pride Day: Boston, May 26th. The annual Disability Pride Celebration at Fenway Park willfeature the Red Sox versus Atlanta Braves Games. Ticket holders who purchase through this special offer will receive an exclusive Red Sox jersey featuring the Disability Pride flag, 'RED SOX' fingerspelled in ASL, readable braille...Read more
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Splash for All Abilities: Westfield, May 30th, with Roots Aquatics. A fun and supportive guided gym and swim sessiona designed for children with special abilities. Each child and parent will enjoy skill-building, confidence-boosting, and active play in a safe, encouraging environment....Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Devens, May 18th, hosted by Seven Hills North Central Family Support Center. Connect with local organizations, new opportunities, and discover resources that help build a full and meaningful adult life after school-based supports end. Local Resources, Social Opportunities, Employment training and Jobs, Eligibility-based Supports, Technology, Family...Read more
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After Age 22: Preparing for Adult Autism Services: Webinar, May 20th, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. For autistic individuals and their families, service gaps, caregiving demands, and financial strain often begin well before age 22. Families must navigate limited and fragmented adult systems with little guidance...Read more
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MetroWest Transition & Adult Resources Fair: Natick, May 21st, with the ACCEPT Collaborative. For teens and young adults 18 - 25 with all disabilities transitioning to adult programs and resources. Programs from Metrowest and Greater Boston will share with families their social and other post-secondary opportunities. Meet state agencies, social /recreational organizations, transportation...Read more
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Aging & Behavioral Health: Worcester, May 27th, with Massachusetts Health Behavioral Health Partnership. This event will focus on practice, policy and partnership in the aging and behavioral health fields. Explore whole-person approaches that promote positive behavioral health and overall well-being in later life. Identify best...Read more
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Positive Me: Self‑Esteem Series for Ages 18 -22: Virtual Series, May 19th - June 4th, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disability Council's Self Advoacy and Training Team. For students with a disability ages 18–22. Build confidence, connect with others, and learn important skills like advocacy and boundary‑setting. Examples of content for the series includes sharing activities to identify participants’ strengths, communication exercises, a “selfie” challenge to explore participants’ self-image, and advocacy...Read more
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Navigating Accommodations from High School to College Webinar, May 20th, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Hear about: The main differences (both practical and legal) between high school and college regarding accommodations.* The changing role of parents/guardians. The top three tools' students need to develop prior to their first semester on campus...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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