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Wrap up your inclusive summer in Massachusetts by visiting the Accessible Parks and Spray Pools with Beach/Sand Wheelchair, sand mats, lifts and more. New disability workshops and recreation will usher in Fall 2023.
August & September Events Include:
• Special Olympics & Recreation for Fall
• ADA Grants for Massachusetts Cities & Towns
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• "Imagine Better" for BIPOC Family Leaders & Self-Advocates:
• "Explore Possibility" Transition Summit
• Self-Directed Adult Disability Services
• Problem Solving Transition Webinars
Our Fall 2023 newsletter mails on September 7th. Have a wonderful Labor Day holiday! Sharon Marie
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ADA Grant for Massachusetts Cities & Towns: Applications close on September 15th. The Massachusetts Office on Disability Municipal ADA Improvement Grant offers funding for your city or town's accessibility projects and planning.
Any Massachusetts city or town is eligible to...Read more
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Building Skills To Help Prepare For Your Child’s Next IEP Meeting : Webinar, August 29th, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL's Statewide meetings are for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as family partners. Topics include: Building and Enhancing Relationships with your child's school, How to prepare for your next IEP Meeting. Overview of the New IEP Form....Read more
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"Imagine Better" for BIPOC Family Leaders & Self-Advocates: Webinar, August 31st, with Mass Families. Imagine Better Fall 2023 Session is designed to address access, equity, and belonging within the Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) communities with loved ones with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD), and other disability and health challenges. Family vision and planning, ...Read more
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Grant for New England Area Therapeutic Programs. Applications accepted through September 30th, with the Genesis Foundation of MA. A limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with genetic disorders, rare diseases, intellectual and physical disabilities...Read more
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American Sign Language (ASL) Classes Online, sign up deadline is September 5th, 2023, with DEAF, Inc., of Massachusetts. Classes with slow and fast-pace options. Slow-pace would be most appropriate for students who are new to ASL and would benefit from activities that would provide an opportunity for practice and...Read more
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Massachusetts Accessible Pools & Spray Decks & Wading Pools in State Parks. Find accessible swimming pools, wading pools, and spray decks with the Massachusetts' Department of Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Universal Access Program.
* 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.
* All of DCR pools have self-latching security...Read more
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Accessible 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 sun bathing beach wheelchairs can’t enter the water. Bring your own transfer help. Because these chairs have ...Read more
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Cape Cod - Accessible Beaches List . Different beaches offer a different accommodations, such as handicapped accessible restrooms, Mobi-Chairs, wheelchair accessl deck to the beach and more. Always call ahead to confirm availability. Cape towns that offer accommodations include: Craigsville, Eastham, Falmouth, Hyannis, Orleans Provincetown, West ...Read more
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More inclusive Recreation!
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Stars of the Spectrum Concert at Fenway Park. August 24th. Free for people with Autism and their families. The Doug Flutie Foundation is hosting the Stars of the Spectrum 25th Anniversary Concert. This concert is by autistic artists for the autism community. Autism self-advocate performers/ guests include: Kodi Lee, Shawn Stockman (Of Boyz II )...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Performance of Moana Jr. In Groton, MA, August 25th, 12 noon. Free. Groton Hill Music Center is offering a sensory-friendly performance of Moana Jr, a 60-minute musical adaptation of the Disney animated film. * The show features all the beloved songs from the ....Read more
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Self Advocate Community Rowing : Brighton, September 11 & 13, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress. Free. For individuals with Down syndrome ages 20+. The MDSC is partnering with Community Rowing to offer a free two day outdoor rowing event. Community Rowing's staff will instruct, support, and encourage self-advocates as they learn new skills or further develop their existing ones...Read more
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Special Olympics & Team Sports
Belmont: Special Olympics Young Athletes
Braintree: Special Olympics Young Athletes
Brookline: Special Olympics Inclusive Flag Football
Leominster: Special Olympics MASS Program & Young Athletes
Roxbury: Unified Soccer Special Olympics
Southborough: Special Olympics Young Athletes...Read more
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Boston Ballet Adaptive Dance: Boston and Newton, September 2023 - May 2023. Adaptive Dance offers three types of classes: Specialized classes for individuals with Down syndrome ages 2–adult, Specialized classes for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders ages 5–adult, Inclusive classes for individuals of all abilities and needs ages 5–adult in Boston and Newton...Read more
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Sensory Friendly Movies & Events:
AMC Theaters: “Blue Beetle" - 8/26
Hingham: Sensory Friendly Sunset Picnic - 8/24
Hingham: Sensory Friendly Barnyard - 9/2
Marlborough: Sensory Friendly Hour/APEX Center -9/2
Topsfield: Topsfield Fair Sensory Day - 10/2
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Sensory-Friendly Sunset Picnic: Hingham, August 31st. For families with disabilities. Hear live music at a decreased volume while enjoying food and drink from local vendors. Or pack your picnic blanket and chairs and watch the sun set over the Boston skyline. A limited amount of sensory kits, including noise-reducing headphones and visual story guides, are available to borrow at admissions...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Family Hayride: Rehoboth, September 10th, with Community Autism Resources. Enjoy a country setting on a tractor driven hayride through the woods and fields. The hay wagon will end at a pavilion where families will eat dinner (Hamburger Sliders, Roasted Potato Wedges, Baked Beans, Mini Corn Cobs, Apple Crisp & Hot Chocolate) and make s’mores over a campfire....Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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NextGen Careers Program : Chester/Springfield, September 9th. A NextGen Family Coordinator at the FCSN will discuss the MRC’s new initiative for young people ages 18 - 20 transitioning from high school to post-secondary career opportunities in Boston, Worcester, Braintree, Lawrence, Lowell, Springfield, and Roxbury....Read more
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Explore Possibility Summit & Exhibitor Expo : Framingham, MA, September 7th. Hosted by the (MRC) Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commision. This Summit was built for and by the disability community. Hear speakers, join workshops, network with peers and find an Exhibitor Expo with local resources, assistive technology supports...Read more
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DDS Self-Directed Adult Disability Services: Webinar, September 12th, with the Massachusetts' Department of Developmental Services. Hear how participants and their families can design individualized services to meet their needs though the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice services. The individual and family...Read more
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Problem-Solving Transition-to-Adult Webinars: with the Arc of Massachusetts, through September 2023. Virtual Navigation Help with ARC staff. * Having issues navigating services? * Want tips on Turning 22?* Where do you start?
So far dates for 2023 include: September 20th, October 18th, November 15th...Read more
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There's just not enough room! The buttons below will take you directly to pages dedicated to lot more disability events for specific diagnoses.
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