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Massachusetts' parks and beaches that offer Floating & Sand Wheelchairs, and Accessible Pools and Spray Parks will be opening up in June. Find out more in the Recreation section of this week's newsletter. Transition-to-adult events focus on Summer and Social Programs and Higher Education Services. More Events Include:
• Attainable Savings Plan for Massachusetts' Families:
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night at Fenway Park
• Blind / Low Vision Day at Fenway Park
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
• Prom for Teens & Adults with Disabilities/South Shore
• Support Group for People of Color with an Asperger / Autism profile
• Boundary & Consent Training
Have an safe Memorial Day Weekend! Sharon Marie
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Attainable Savings Plan for Massachusetts' Families: Webinar, May 26th, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Attainable, the Massachusetts ABLE plan, provides flexibility, tax benefits, independence and more to individuals with disabilities as they save for short and long-term expenses in the program. Review the benefits, eligibility requirements..Read more
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Autism & the IEP: Webinar, June 1st, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Join a workshop with Q&A for parents and guardians on the ins and outs of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with Asperger profiles. Learn what their staff look for when conducting IEP reviews. Topics will include: Autism-specific considerations for the concern statement, Accommodations, Evaluations, transition planning...Read more
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Kehillah Special Needs Groups for Western Mass: Through June 21st, with the Springfield JCC's Kehillah Department and Bay Path University. This program includes a Focus Group: Building Peer Social Skills for ages 8 - 11, a Caregiver Support Group: for those who have or care for children with various physical, developmental, and/or intellectual disabilities, and a Focus Group: Type 1 Diabetes, ages 10 - 14, ...Read more
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night at Fenway Park: Boston, June 3rd. The Red Sox are hosting a Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened awareness day. A portion of proceeds will go to DEAF, Inc. and Our Deaf Survivors Center, Inc. The Red Sox will host the Tampa Bay Rays. $5 of each ticket will go towards DEAF, Inc. and Our Deaf Survivors Center, Inc...Read more
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Blind / Low Vision Day at Fenway Park: Boston, June 4th. The Sox will compete with the Tampa Bay Rays. Tickets for the game (including accessible seating) will be blocked together for all guests. Fenway Park offers a variety of accommodations such as assisted listening devices and sighted guides. A portion of the proceeds will benefit The Carroll Center for the Blind and Perkins School...Read more
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Dyslexia & the Importance of Early Screening, Duxbury, June 5th, with the Duxbury SEPAC. Guest speaker Dr. Nadine Gaab is an Associate Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Nadine’s work focuses on developmental cognitive neuroscience, particularly in language-based learning disabilities. Her research in the GaabLab examines the development of...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation - All Ages
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Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts Sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs are provided in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Sand and sunbathing beach wheelchairs can’t enter the water. Bring your own transfer help. Because these chairs have large balloon tires, you will also need to bring someone to push you. ...Read more
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Massachusetts State Parks Accessible Pools & Spray Decks. Find accessible swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks in Massachusetts state parks. All DCR swimming pools have outdoor chair lifts to provide access to the water. Several pools also have ramps into the water or offer zero-depth entry. Select pools and spray decks also have beach wheelchairs for use. Availability is limited at each location, reseverations...Read more
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Dream Night at the Zoo: New Bedford, June 2nd. A private, free evening of entertainment, education, and fun only for families of children with disabilities and chronic healthcare needs. Not open to the general public. This year’s theme is “Superheroes Unite!” See your favorite superheroes come to life, enjoy face painting, live animal...Read more
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Beep Baseball for All Abilities: Medford, through August , with Adaptive Sports New England. For ages 12+ with a visual impairment to learn and play beep baseball. This adaptive form of baseball offers balls and bases emit beeping and...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Sunset Picnic: Hingham. June 3rd. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Special sensory kits, including noise-reducing headphones and visual story guides, are available to borrow at admissions. Please note that there are a limited number of sensory kits and headphones available and the...Read more
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Inclusive Sailing Programs for Those with Disabilities: East Boston, Spring & Summer 2023, with Piers Park Sailing. Enrollment for residents & students with disabilities in Boston, Chelsea, Revere, Winthrop opened April 1st. * All other residents in Massachusetts - Enrollment opens May 1st. Piers Park's Sailing grams are inclusive and about 1/3 of participants have cognitive or physical...Read more
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Special Olympics & Group Athletics
* Brookline:- Special Olympics Softball
* Cape Cod: Adaptive Mountain Biking
* Charlestown: Adaptive Tennis/Pickleball
* Pembroke: Inclusive Mini Sports
* Scitutate: Inclusive Horseback Riding
* Scituate:- Inclusive Skateboarding
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Accessible & Adaptive Recreation Fair: Artesani Park/Herter Park, Brighton, MA, June 10th. With the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Universal Access Program. Free and open to the public. Sign up for disability-friendly adaptive summer programs like sailing, kayaking, cycling, hiking...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Prom for Teens & Adults with Disabilities: Pembroke /South Shore, June 3rd. Prom Angels is for teens and adults with disabilities from all over the South Shore region. There will be music, dinner, dancing and formal photography. Parents and chaperones are treated to their own special evening - a buffet, cash bar, entertainment...Read more
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Support Group for People of Color with an Asperger / Autism profile: Online, June 5th, with the Asperger/Autism Network of Watertown. Open Support Group for people of color (18+) with an Asperger/Autism profile. These spaces are peer led and provide an opportunity for participants to explore how their multiple identities show up and address their specific needs, by sharing experiences...Read more
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Boundary & Consent Training: Woburn, June 13th, with Bridging Independent Living Together. For teens and adults who need more information regarding boundaries, respecting others boundaries, and consent. Taught by Christina Gravina, BCBA, and experienced sexuality trainer. Participants will learn these topics through discussion, videos...Read more
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There's just not enough room! Find lots more events and recreation on our category tabs on our website. Below are our pages dedicated to specific disability challenges and needs.
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