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SEPACS and Family Support Organizations may forward this newsletter. 
For more details about the listed events, visit
www.spedchildmass.com, and scroll to "Events" 
Join the SPED Child and Teen private email list
www.spedchildmass.com/inc/UserReg
 
Submit events to:
info@spedchildmass.com
**SPED Child and Teen is not responsible for event changes or cancellations. Please verify times and dates with the host before attending.**
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Universal Access Recreation Program-Summer 2009:
People of all ages with Special Needs can enjoy accessible recreation such as Adaptive Bikes for Big People, Sailing on the Charles River, Kayaking, Canoeing, Cycling, Rowing, Accessible Hiking, Fishing, and Horseback Riding in many Massachusetts locations. See our front page under "Events".
Massachusetts Mental Health Parity Expanded:
A new law, effective July 1, 2009, adds eating disorders, PTSD, substance abuse and autism to the list of "biologically-based" mental disorders that must be covered to the same extent as physical illnesses. The law still only applies to plans which are regulated by Massachusetts mandated benefit laws. More info here www.spedchildmass.com/mental_health "Mental Health and Insurance."
Aspergers Syndrome and Adult Life:
Navigating Public and Private Support Services: Saturday, June 27, 2009, Mass Bay Community College. Wellesley Hills, MA. For Adults with AS and Parents of High School Students With AS. Sponsored by the Aspergers Association of New England (AANE). Registration fees apply. See "Events".
Assistive Technology Workshop:"It's Already There"
July 21st, 2009 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Worcester. Learn how to change the settings on your PC to meet some vision, hearing, learning and physical access needs. Learn more about the built-in accessibility tools in your PC's operating system and productivity applications for home, work and/or school. Front page, under "Teens and Young Adults".
Have a Safe and Happy Fourth of July
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