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There are still accessible holiday events happening, including a Sensory ZooLights & Holiday Walk, a Sensory Santa house, a Sensory Santa Train, and a variety of drive /walk thru lights display open to the public.
December/January Webinars & Workshops Include:
• Caring for Burned-Out Caregivers
• Navigating Special Education: Q & A
• Department of Developmental Services 101
• 2024 Camp Fairs & Inclusive Recreation
• Housing and Higher Ed Transition Events
This wraps up our final newsletter for 2023. Have a safe, merry, and inclusive Holiday and New Year! Sharon Marie
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Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis Webinar, December 27th, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL's Statewide meetings are meant only for parents / caregivers /family members/ partners of children with behavioral health needs. Have you thought about what you will do if your child needs to be screened for hospitalization due to unsafe behaviors?* What are your options and how will..Read more
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Caring for Burned-Out Caregivers Webinar, January 3rd, with McLean Hospital in Belmont. A caregiver with burnout often feels overwhelmed and may be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted from the stressors and weight of caring for loved ones. How can we encourage caregivers to look after themselves without feeling guilty about allocating time away...Read more
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Navigating Special Education: Q & A: Webinar, January 23rd, 2024, with the Collaborative Parent Leadership Action Network in Boston. Free. An interactive workshop designed to help families navigate the special education system. Q&A: Ask questions directly to a special education specialist about your child...Read more
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Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts' Families: January 9th, and throughout Winter & Spring 2024. Presented by the Massachusetts' Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics, including: MCAS testing, High School Graduation, and Vocational Education & Opportunities, Independent Living & Housing...Read more
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Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101): Webinar, January 11th, with the Massachusett Department of Developmental Services. What You Need to Know. For individuals and families of all ages. The DDS provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Learn more about: Eligibility, Transition, Self-Direction, Autism Supports...Read more
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Inclusive Holidays' - Sensory, Santa & Recreation
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Inclusive Holiday, Sensory & Santa Events
* Bristol, RI: Sensory Santa House
* Fitchburg - Inclusive New Year's Holiday Dance
* Northhampton/Florence- Santa’s Train Sensory Afternoon
* Stoneham - Sensory Inclusive ZooLights & Holiday Walk
* Springfield: New Year’s Eve Celebration for Individuals with Special Needs ages 11 to Adult.
* Worcester: Celebrate the Holidays at the EcoTarium (not disability specific but the venue is accessible)
* Worcester: Noon Years Eve at the Ecotarium (not disability specific but the venue is accessible)
* Drive thru & Walk thru Light Displays in:
Attleboro, Carver, Lancaster, Marshfield, Methuen, Mendon, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Stoneham...Read more
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Camp Fairs 2024: Not a disability-specific events . An opportunity to learn more about unique programs including
* Boston Parents Paper’s 2024 Virtual Camp & Summer Expos
* Concord - January 3th. Inclusive Summer Programs in the Concord / Carlisle Area.
* Sudbury- Summer Camp & Opportunities Fair...Read more
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Team Sports for Winter 2024.
* Canton: Challenger Baseball Inclusive Softball Skills
* Lexington: All Abilities Basketball
* Northborough: Unified Basketball
* Pembroke/South Shore: Special Olympics Adult Basketball
* Westboro: Special Olympics Wallabies Basketball
* Wellesley: TOPS Inclusive Basketball
* Winchester: TOPS for Hoops...Read more
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Snowshoeing Recreational Therapy Program: January 1st - March 25th, 2024. With the Brookline Rec Department's Therapy Programs. For ages 10 - adult. Improve balance, spatial awareness, and get exercise. All you need are a pair snow boots, warm clothes, and a positive attitude. Days/ times determined by weather...Read more
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Adaptive Ice Skating in Massachusetts: Brockton, E. Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, N. Adams and Worcester, December 2023 - March 2024, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program. Free. Use their Ice Sleds, or your own conventional skates, or slide around on your wheelchair...Read more
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Special Skates in Reading .Through February 10th, 2024, with the Reading Recreation Department. Special Skates is a learn-to-skate program for children and adults with special needs. Skaters are supported on the ice by "buddies" to provide a safe and fun experience. Skaters must bring and wear their own helmets and skates. Skates may...Read more
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Adaptive Rock Climbing in West Springfield. Through April 2024, with CHD Disability Resources. For Paraclimbers and climbers with physical disabilities, ages 13+ . Volunteers provide pointers and encouragement along with belay support. All skill levels and physical disabilities ...Read more
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Youth Wheelchair Basketball in Quincy: Through April 28th, 2024. Join Adaptive Sports New England for weekly wheelchair basketball practice for youth 5- 21, including players affected by Spina Bifida, spinal cord injuries, Cerebral palsy, leg amputations, and other impairments. Athletes must have good use of their arms, upper..Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Housing Explained: Demystifying Residential Living Options: Webinar, January 9th, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. Perkins Transition Talks Family Workshops are designed to help you plan your blind or visually impaired young adult’s future. Where will your adult child live after high school and what type of housing should you plan for...Read more
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College Prep Mentoring Program for Neurodiverse High School Students: Winter 2024. Lowell in Person and Virtual Options. The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell is offering the “Horizons”, mentoring and prep program for neurodiverse college students (e.g. autistic students, students with ADHD, learning disabilities etc.) high-school juniors or seniors (or recent graduates) who plan to go to college. Curriculum covers a range of topics...Read more
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Epic Community Service for Teens & Young Adults with Disabilities: Boston and Worcester, 2024-2025 Service Warrior Applications are Now Available. Final Deadlines for Applications are due January 31st, 2024. EPIC is now recruiting young people with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 23 who want to become leaders in their community f or its Boston and
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Online Forums for Autistic Adults in Western Mass.Through March 12th, 2024, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. Free but registration is required. This online Forum provides a sounding board for all adults on the Spectrum. The host is offering two different groups. Ages 18-25 and 26+, which meet on alternating weeks...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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