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Massachusetts' disability events for April/ May feature Inclusive Recreation opportunities, and Visual Impairment and Early Intervention Conferences. Transition-to-adult events focus on Basic Rights, Social Security and more.
More Events Include:
• Promoting Healthy Weight-Related Behaviors in Youth w/ Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities
• Autism Acceptance Month Events
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night with the Woo Sox
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
• Transition for Youth Intellectual Disability, Chronic Illness and/or Complex Medical Care
• Apply for Housing, and Housing Accommodations
May is Mental Health month. Send us your events that support it and we share with our readers! Sharon Marie
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night with the Worcester Woo Sox: April 28th. The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) will welcome the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community with a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night game presentation. The WooSox will be wearing ASL jerseys, feature ASL interpreters live on the left and right field video boards during pregame and in between innings, closed captioning, fireworks.... Read more
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Visual Impairment "Early Connections" Conference: April 29th, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. Free. For families with children from birth to age 7 who are blind, deafblind, or low-vision, including those who have multiple complex disabilities. Key Note Address: Brenda Allair: Choose Your Own Journey. Plus workshops, Resource Fair...Read more
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Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium 2023: Virtual Conference, Marlborough - May 1st, Virtual Session - May 2nd. Open to caregivers and professionals. Workshops cover Toddlers: Behaviors vs. Sensory Needs, Autism in Girls, Navigating the Medical System with a Medically Complex Child, Early Intervention - Equity & ...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation - All Ages
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Inclusive Sailing Programs for Those with Disabilities: East Boston, Spring & Summer 2023, with Piers Park Sailing. Enrollment for residents & students with disabilities in Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop opened April 1st. * All other residents in Massachusetts - Enrollment opens May 1st. Piers Park's Sailing grams are inclusive and about 1/3 of participants have cognitive or physical...Read more
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Adaptive Fishing for Kids & Adults in W.Springfield: May 2023, with West Springfield Fish & Game. CHD Disability Resources and Adapt Outdoors fishing program is geared towards kids and adults with different ability levels. Families are welcome to sign up and participate as well. Fishing poles, tackle and bait supplied but feel free to bring...Read more
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Beep Baseball for All Abilities: Medford, April 30th - August , with Adaptive Sports New England. For ages 12+ with a visual impairment to learn and play beep baseball. This adaptive form of baseball offers balls and bases emit beeping and buzzing sounds respectively so that players can locate them.
This team is a part of the Nat...Read more
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Special-Needs & Community Resource Fair: Dartmouth, May 7th, Free. The Dartmouth SEPAC's Southeastern MA Community Resource & Craft Fair is for caregivers, families, educators & community partners to find information about programs & services available to all students & their families within Southeastern MA, as well as shop local...Read more
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Special Olympics & Group Athletics
* Burlington - Unlimited Abilities
* Georgetown - Challenger Running
* Braintree - Special Olympics Young Athletes
* Hanover - Special Olympics Dance
* Hadley & Somerville: Adaptive Climbing for All Ages......Read more
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Sensory Walk Family Hike in Hadley: May 6th, with the Northampton Hadley Family Connection. Join in on sensory walks and mindful exploration in conserved places where children and caregivers can relax and recharge outdoors. The Northampton/Hadley Family Connection brings local families together in playgroups, events, workshops, and trainings to play, to learn, to experience, and to support...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass: May 13th. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum, and the Springfield Science Museum, will host Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the second Saturday of each month, 9 am to 11 am. Find less noise, less bright light, and cool-down spaces for those who have sensory sensitivity. Some exhibits modified so people with differing abilities...Read more
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Accessible & Adaptive Recreation Fair: Artesani Park/Herter Park, Brighton, MA, June 10th. With the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Universal Access Program. Free and open to the public..
Signing up for disability-friendly adaptive summer programs like sailing, kayaking, canoeing, cycling, hiking and...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Thinking About Housing: Applying For Housing: Webinar, April 27th, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Free. Cathy Boyle of Autism Housing Pathways will show families and professionals the range of affordable and subsidized housing options available to people with disabilities in Massachusetts. A strategy for completing a basic set of applications and tracking them...Read more
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Basic Rights: Transition Planning: Webinar, April 27th, with the Northborough-Southborough SEPAC. Basic Rights: Transition Planning (for IEP students ages 14-22) provides an overview of the transition planning process for youth with disabilities ages 14-22 on IEPs. *Workshop topics typically include: What is Transition and Why is it Important, Legal Basis for Transition Planning. Student Vision, Self-Determination, Self-Advocacy...Read more
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Preparing for 22 and Adult Services in Massachusetts Webinar, April 27th, with Leo Sarkissian, Exceutive Director of the Arc of Massachusetts. Learn about the best practices to prepare for services and supports after Turning 22 (or earlier if graduating). What should the transition plan and IEP be focusing on? What do you need to prepare...Read more
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There's just not enough room! Find lots more events and recreation on our category tabs on our website. Below are our pages dedicated to specific disability challenges and needs.
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