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Free Assistive Technology Demonstrations & Open House:
August 25, Boston. Experience academic devices and tools such as digital recorders, reading aides, text to speech software, the Kurzweil 3000 and more. Presented by Easter Seals of Boston, MassMATCH and The Assistive Technology Regional Center. See our front page.
Free Fun Fridays: Grand Finale Weekend Across MA:
Coming up: Old Sturbridge Village on 8/13, and The Institute of Contemporary Art on 8/20. September 3rd and 4th Grand Finale include The Sports Museum , EcoTarium, Cape Cod Museum of Art, New Bedford Whaling Museum, Concord Museum, Stone Zoo, Buttonwood Park Zoo, Worcester Art Museum, USS Constitution Museum, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Discovery Museums, Cape Cod Children's Museum, Berkshire Museum. See our Front page.
Franklin Park Zoo's Free Dreamnight for Chronically Ill and Disabled Children:
Boston, August 22. Strictly for chronically ill and disabled children and their families and caregivers to enjoy animal encounters, activities, costumed characters, food and fun. Please visit our front page for more information.
Carnival For Youth With Disabilities:
Friday, August 20th, Marlborough. For ages 4 - 14, and includes games, prizes, food, music by Radio Disney, face painting and more. RSVPs for all family members are required along with their ages and disabilities. See our Front Page.
Summertime Adaptive Recreation for All Abilities:
The DCR Universal Access Program this summer offers all ages and abilities accessible and adaptive Sailing, Kayaking, Canoeing, Rowing, Fishing Areas, Bike Rentals, Horseback Riding, and Hiking. Programs are offered across the state in a variety of settings. See our Front Page.
Give Your Opinions About Residential Services:
August 19, 6:30 p.m., Waltham. Joan Mikula, Assistant Commissioner of Child/Adolescent Services in the Massachusetts Department Of Mental Health, will hear from parents and youth who are currently receiving or have received residential services in the past. See our front page.
Writing and Shoe Tying Made Easy, & Back to School ideas:
Free. August 21, Framingham. Occupational Therapist Kelly Wilk, will discuss her Writing Made Simple program and multi-sensory Shoe Tying Made Simple. For parents, teachers and therapists. See our Front Page.
Miracle League Baseball This Fall:
Free: Saturdays, starting September 18th, in Boxborough. For players ages 5 to 18 with a range of neurological, physical and emotional challenges. All players score in every inning and are supported by a buddy from the community. See our front page.
More Free Fun - Family Film Festival Through August 25th:
The Regal Cinemas Free Family Film Festival will offer G or PG movies for kids and parents at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays all summer long. Participating Massachusetts locations include Bellingham, Kingston, Lanesboro and Marlborough. On our Front page.
Free Workshops - Basic Rights and Transition 101:
From the Federation For Children With Special Needs, on September 15, 22, 23 and 27, in Holton, Falmouth, Foxboro and Salem. Coming Up: An IEP For My Child, Suspension and Discipline in Special Education, 504 Plans, and much more. See the Front Page.
Emergency Services Without Going to the ER:
Whether you are uninsured, have Mass Health, or have certain commercial plans, emergency mental health and/or substance abuse services are available in your community 24 hours per day to give you the alternatives to hospital emergency departments. See Teen and Young Adults.
SPED Child and Teen does not endorse and is not responsible for any treatments, programs, products or services listed. Announcements and resources are for information purposes only.
SPED Child and Teen is not responsible for event changes or cancellations. Verify times and dates with the organizing host before attending any event listed in our newsletter or website
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