**February Camps and Camp Fairs:
2010 Camp Fairs for Special Needs and more in Worcester and Littleton, plus a February vacation camp in Lowell. For times and dates, plus new camps** added for Beverly, Stoneham and New Hamphire that serve a variety of disabilities, see our camp page for details.

Send Us Your Regional Disability Events:
SPED Child and Teen is seeking disability event submissions from parents and organizations from across Massachusetts and New England. We are also seeking volunteers who would like to be in charge of their region to actively seek out and submit event information to www.spedchildmass.com  Please contact us at info@spedchildmass.com to see how you can help.

Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind Day:
Boston, February 23rd, 2010. The Disability Policy Consortium will have regional groups attend programs and meet with legislators to make needs known to our lawmakers. Interpreters and Communication Access Requests are available. Under Events on our front page. New North Shore Family

New North Shore Resource Center:
The Arc Greater Haverhill-Newburyport Family Resource Center has opened a Family Resource Center in Newburyport. The goal of an Arc is to empower people with developmental disabilities and their families by helping to resolve concerns and to access services. Front Page.

Visions of Community Annual Conference
March 13th, Boston. This huge "don't miss" FCSN conference will feature 41 breakout sessions, covering issues ranging from Early Childhood right up to Young Adults In Transition, with Spanish, Portugese and Cantonese translations availabe. Disability schools and vendors will also be on hand. Visit our Front Page.

**Teens and Parents Aspergers Workshops:**
Feb - March, in Watertown. Parents attend a workshop on a topic relevant to raising a teen with AS or a related condition while teens socialize with a LifeMap Coach. Topics include Bullying, Emotional Regulation, Anger Management, Preparing Your Teen for Independent Living, Self-Knowledge and Self Acceptance. Registration required. Visit Teens and Young Adults. Front page.

Free Parent Workshops:
In Framingham, Feb - May. Topics include Sensory Diet Issues, Positive Discipline and Assistive Technology for Written Output. See our front page for the details.

Transition to Adulthood Seminar:
February 25, in Newton. Explore transition topics such as financial special education laws regarding transition, guardianship and disability advocacy. Visit our "Teens and Young Adults" on our front page.

Assistive Technology and Inclusion:
February 11, 2010, in Framingham. An assistive technology specialist will discuss how assistive technology helps kids with special needs integrate into inclusive classrooms. Free and open to the public. See our front pageFree

Balance: Finding Time For Siblings and Families:

February 11, Whitinsville/Northbridge. Area PACs are welcome to attend. Discover strategies on how to meet the needs of each child, especially when more than one child has special needs, without wearing yourself out. See the front page for details.

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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.