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Multi-Cultural Pot-Luck Dinner for Down Syndrome Families:
September 12th, Boston. For culturally diverse families who have a child with Down Syndrome. Bring a dish to share and the MDSC will provide paper products and drinks. To see all of the organizations hosting this event and other details, visit the front page.
"Autism For the Early Intervention Professional"
"The "Great Beginnings Conference", October 29th, in Worcester is for those who work in early childhood education with at-risk and typically developing children, from birth to age six, and their families. Speaker topics include “Autism for the Early Intervention Professional”, and "Can We All Get Along: The Case For Blended Autism Interventions”. Workshops include Language Development, Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention, Building Better Eating Skills in Children with Autism, Medication Management of Behavioral Challenges in Autism, and much more. See the front page for more information.
ADHD Support Group For Parents:
September 14, 2010, in Sudbury. The Children and Adolescents with Attention Deficit Disorder group (CHADD) are restarting their parent support meetings. They also offer an on-line support group and links to local resources. Please visit our front page for more information.
Sailing For the Visually Impaired and All Abilities
September 5th, in Duxbury. All abilities and wheelchairs are welcome. Free for one blind or visually impaired child and one adult. Additional sailors are $10 each. See our Front Page.
Summer and Fall Adaptive Recreation for All Abilities:
The DCR Universal Access Program 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:
In Worcester, Boston, and the Northeast Region. Representatives from DMH and DCF will answer questions and hear about your challenges and successes with residential care. This is your chance to be heard. See Teens and Young Adults our front page.
Genetics and Tourette Syndrome:
Free – Saturday, September 11th, in Boston. Following the presentation there will be a discussion of the Massachusetts TSA Chapter’s plans to improve programs and services for families who are affected by TS. RSVPs are required. 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.
Free Fun Fridays - Grand Finale Weekend Across MA:
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.
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.
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