Adaptive Water Sports Camp Just Added: This Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation program has been added to our camp page, which has more than 50 organizations from Western Massachusetts to Boston that serve the disability community. Also look for dates and times for upcoming special-needs Camp Fairs in Framingham and Littleton.
Say It Loud: Leave Early Intervention Alone.
The Department of Public Health will hold public hearings on February 25th and March 1st in Boston and Northhampton to discuss their proposed deep cuts to early intervention programs. Area residents this is your chance to tell the DPH how the cuts will affect your family.See our front page.
Anxiety: The Invisible Bully: February 22, in Somerville. Dr. Jeffrey Brown will discuss a range of anxiety disorders commonly diagnosed in childhood and adolescence, and how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to help. See our front page.
Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf-Blind Day: Boston, February 23rd, 2010. The Disability Policy Consortium will organize regional groups to attend programs and meet with legislators so needs known to our lawmakers. Interpreters and Communication Access Requests are available. Under Events on our front page.Red Flags for Struggling Readers: Free and open to the public. February 24, Quincy. For parents with a child who is struggling with reading or professionals interested in learning about common early indicators of struggling readers. The speaker is thePresident of the Massachusetts Branch of the International Dyslexia Association.Front Page.
Make Sure That 20 Years of Rights Continue: "The Americans with Disabilities Act: 20 years and counting" reception and rally will be held at the Grand Staircase of the State House, March 3rd, in Boston. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agencies and our lawmakers will interact about legislative, budget, and policy priorities. Afterwards a rally about restoring disability services will be held. Front page.
Autism Parent Training and Lectures: Free Parent Training, Feb - June, 2010 at The New England Center For Children in Southborough will cover topics for toddlers to transition. And The Ladders Autism Parent Lecture Series, January - June, 2010, in Needham, will discuss loss, social skills issues, and surviving Autism. Front Page.
Make It Easy: Transition to Adulthood Seminar: February 25, in Newton. Explore transition topics such as finances, special education transition laws, guardianship and disability advocacy. Visit "Teens and Young Adults" on our front page.
More Transition Help in Western Massachusetts: Transition Fair, February 23, 2010. Meet representatives from local support providers and resources with information about home, work, community, guardianship, and estate planning for ages 12-22. Teens and Young Adults.
SPEDWatch's new Southeastern Mass chapter: This chapter will focus on Norfolk, Plymouth and Bristol county parents fighting for the educational rights of all schoolchildren with disabilities.Front Page.
Don't forget...Visions of Community Conference March 13th, Boston. This huge "don't miss" FCSN annual conference will feature 41 breakout sessions, covering issues ranging from Early Childhood right up to Young Adults In Transition, with Spanish, Portuguese and Cantonese translations available. Disability schools and vendors will also be on hand. Visit our Front Page.
SPED Child and Teen does not endorse any treatments, programs, products or services. 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.
2010 Camp Fairs for Special Needs and more in Worcester andLittleton, 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 ourfront 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.
SPED Child and Teen does not endorse any treatments, programs, products or services. 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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Camp Fairs in January and February: Camp Fair time is almost upon us again. We have times and dates for fairs in Allston, Brookline,Westford,Lexington, Groton and Framingham. Meet representatives from special-needs and standard day overnight programs. We also have a few Winter Break camps listed. Visit our Camp page for the details.
Sign Language Workshop and Classes:
In Norwood during February and March. Two types of programs to choose from. See our front page for details.
Disability Help For Every Stage of Your Child's Development: Workshops such as Turning Three, An IEP For My Child, Basic Rights-Denied, SPED Advocacy 101, Understanding My Child's Learning Style,The MCAS andTransition 101 will be held in Dedham, Franklin, Jamaica Plain, Holyoke, Natick, Pembroke, South Yarmouth, Weymouth, Wilmington, Winthrop and East Longmeadow. See the front page for details
Translating Testing Results for Special Education January 26, in Hopkinton. Empower yourself by getting to know some of the major definitions and language used when reading special education testing results. Under Events on our front page.Social Pragmatics Language Skills Instruction: Free, in Boston., January to May. Ten and eleven-years olds with Asperger Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Learning Disabilities and PDD-NOS may receive Social Pragmatics instruction in a small group setting. Front Page.
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Arc Recreational Winter Programs:
In Lawrence, January 26 to March 25th. Swimming, music, arts and crafts and more. Visit "Events" on the Front page.
Know The Changes in Guardianship Law: Free Workshop in Danvers. Parents, Siblings, Guardians and Service Providers will be trained in all aspects of Guardianship, including new legal requirements. See our front page for the details.
Transition to Adult Services Resource Fair: January 28th, in Marlborough. Young adults, families, guardians, service providers, and school personnel can meet local Disability organizations to find resources and materials for transitioning to adult services. Visit our "Teens and Young Adults" on our front page.
Dyslexia Seminars: Free: January, February and April, in Amesbury. Explore if certain educational difficulties are caused by Dyslexia. See ourfront page
Conference On Transition Planning
-In English and Spanish: Free. January 30, in Fitchburg.Training and legal clinics for parents on Special Education Transition Services For Children ages 14-22 with disabilities, Ages 14-22. See Teen and Young Adults on our front page.
SPED Child and Teen does not endorse any treatments, programs, products or services. 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.
Newsletter Dec 17, 2009
Disability Events in Massachusetts Dec.09/Jan 2010
Organizing Your IEP Records - Workshop: Free.January 7, 2010. This "hands on" workshop will help you file that messy paperwork, and become more confident and better prepared for IEP meetings. Details on our front page.
ADHD Parent Training: In Boston, January 25th - March 29th, 2010. From the Program of the Developmental Medicine Center at Childrens Hospital. For more information, visit "Events All Ages" on our front page.
Disability Help For Every Stage of Your Child's Development:
Workshops from FCSN such as Turning Three, An IEP For My Child, Basic Rights and Transition 101 will be held in Dalton, Newtonville, Peabody, Leominster, Andover, Watertown, and South Weymouth.See the front page for details.
Tourettes Syndrome Information in Spanish: The Tourettes Syndrome Association now has a Spanish section with informative articles, videos, fact sheet and more. Visit our Spanish page for more information.
Help Your Teen Or Young Adult Transition Planning: Transition Series Workshops in January and February 2010 are for parents, teens and young adults. Topics will include Transition Planning 101, Self Advocacy, Guardianship, and meeting local Service ProvidersFor Self Advocacy.Under "Teens and Young Adults " on the Front page.
Bullying and Teasing of Asperger Kids: January 19, 2010, Watertown. Learn why kids with Aspergers are often targets of bullying and teasing, strategies to support self advocacy and finding safe environments. More info under "Events All Ages" on the front page SPED Child and Teen does not endorse any treatments, programs, products or services. 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.
"When The School Bus Stops Coming" December 10, 2009, Newton Centre, MA. Free and open to the public. This workshop's goal is to assist with future planning for families with a member with special needs, including access to government programs and more. Our Front Page has the details.
Adaptive Statewide Winter Sports For All Ages: The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Universal Access Program offers free instruction, adaptive equipment and assistance in state parks for visitors of all abilities. Enjoy adapted sport programs like skiing, kick sledding, snowshoeing, ice skating and more with. Visit our front page.
Accessible Winter and School Vacation Camp:
Accessible School Vacation Camps in December and February in Bridgewater will offer flexible and extended days and times available. Enjoy Art, Cooking, Music, Indoor Play, Horseback Riding and more. See the front page.
SPED Watch and FCSN Parent Workshops: Basic Rights,Basic Rights-DENIED, and Understanding my Child's Learning Style, will be offered in Natick, Lawrence, Uxbridge, Brockton, and Acton. See ourFront page, under "Events".
Let's Get Organized: January 13th, in Worcester. This Family Ties workshop help parents organize paperwork associated with doctors, reports, school papers Participants will be given a three-ring binder and organizational supplies. Under "Events" on the Front page.
Physical Activity and Walking Program for ASD Teens: Free. Supporting Physical Activity and Recreation in the Community (SPARC) Research Study for teens ages 12-17 with Autism Spectrum Disorders with moderate needs. February- June 2010, in Malden and West Newton. More
info under "Teens and Young Adults" on the front page
SPED Child and Teen does not endorse any treatments, programs, products or services. 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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