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Accessible spray pools, beaches / beach wheelchair resources in Massachusetts begin our Memorial Day newsletter. Also find a variety of workshops to assist you with finding and applying to state-wide disability services. Transition-to-Adult topics cover Basic Rights in Transition Planning, the LEND disability fellowship, and a summer disability college internship. June Events Include:
• Medical Necessity: What Is It & How Do You Document?
• Applying for Department of Developmental Services
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• Navigating Disability Services & Supports
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• Special Olympics & Inclusive Team Sports
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
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• LEND Advanced Leadership Disability Fellowship
• City of Boston Summer Disability Internship
• Basic Rights in Transition Planning
Hug your kids a little tighter today, these are terrible times for many families this week. Please stay safe and have a peaceful holiday weekend. Sharon Marie
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Accessible Spray Pools, Beaches & Beach Wheelchairs: Our Accessible Pools, Beaches & Sand/Water Wheelchair pages break out the categories into four groups:
* Cape Cod - Accessible Beaches List
* Massachusetts Accessible Pools & Spray Decks
* Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts
* Floating Beach Chairs...Read More
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Medical Necessity – What Is It & How Do You Document? Webinar, June 2nd, with UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free - Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each Month. 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. June 2nd, Medical Necessity – What Is It & How Do You Document? Free. Spanish translation ...Read more
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Navigating Disability Services & Supports: Webinar, June 15th, with the Arc of Massachusetts. No matter the age or stage, finding the right supports and services can be confusing and complicated. This virtual group session will provide information and resources for specific areas of need, who to call, where to go, best practices...Read more
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Breaking Down Bike Riding Skills through the lens of a PT and OT: Webinar, June 7th, with Therapro of Framingham. Occupational Therapy can help break down and focus on the skills that need more support to help children and teens learn to ride a bike. These may include: Attention, concentration, balance, body awareness, core strength, Motor planning, Postural stability, Sensory processing...Read more
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Massachusetts' Family Mental-Health Conference: Virtual Event, June 3rd, with PPal Massachusetts. Keynote speaker Brynn Burger is a coach for extreme parents who are navigating raising children with behavior diagnoses, mental health concerns, and trauma survival. Parent workshops include: Anxiety and Unmet Needs, The State of Black and Brown Mental Health, Special Ed. After Covid...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham: May 28th. A dedicated hour for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. During this program, the barnyard is closed to the general public and headcount is limited. A sensory kit and visual story guide are available...Read more
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Accessible Martial Arts Event with Easter Seals: Boston, June 2nd. Join in on an Accessible Martial Arts demo at the Boston Self Help Center. Led by Easter Seals Massachusetts' staff, they will also be showcasing Volt hockey, power soccer, bocce, martial arts, and more. All sports are designed for those with physical mobility impairments....Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Movies:
AMC: Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, N. Dartmouth, Tyngsboro
“The Bob’s Berger Movie", 5/28
O'Neil Cinemas: Littleton, MA, Epping, NH
“The Bob’s Berger Movie", 5/28
“Top Gun Maverick”, 5/28
Regal’s Cinemas: Bellingham, Hyannis, Marlborough
“Top Gun Maverick”, 5/28, 5/31...Read more
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Adaptive Kayaking in Holyoke: June - September 2022, with the Center for Human Development of Western Mass. This program is for kids and adults of all ability levels. If you need extra assistance they ask that you bring someone to help you get in and out of the kayak. Tandem and single kayaks available. Life jackets are provided..Read more
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"Morningstar Access" Museum Event: Boston, June 4th. All Masks On event. Children with special and medical needs may enjoy the Boston Children's Museum in an uncrowded environment, with less concern about infections and large crowds. To accommodate different needs related to the COVID-19, there are now two different...Read more
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Burlington: Adaptive Softball
Concord: Inclusive Basketball for Teens & Young Adults
Easton: Special Olympics Soccer
Hingham: Baseball for Students with Special Needs
Lexington: Adaptive Adaptive InclYOUsion Multi-Sports
Millis: Adaptive Teen Basketball
To see all listings scroll down the landing web page
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Special Olympics & Assorted Sports
* Cambridge: “Love Serving Autism” Tennis
* Easton: Soccer
* Hanover: Xtra Mile Walking & Running Club
* Worcester: Xtra Mile Walking & Running Club
* Virtual Dance: On Line...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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LEND Advanced Leadership Fellowship Program for Disabilities: The deadline for applying to the 2022-23 academic year is June 1st. The UMass Medical School Eunice Kennedy Shriver Fellowship Advanced Leadership Fellowship Program is designed for Self Advocates, Clinicians, Individuals with Disabilities, Family Members, and professionals working in disability-related fields who wish to develop ..Read more
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Basic Rights in Transition Planning: Webinar, June 8th, with the Hoosac School District in Cheshire, MA. (Pittsfield area). Basic Rights: Transition Planning (for IEP students ages 14-22) provides an overview of the transition planning process for youth with disabilities ages 14-22 on IEPs. It addresses the planning involved when a student is of transition age. Discuss how to prepare for the transition planning meeting, the age of majority, and procedural due process rights...Read more
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Let’s Demystify Chapter 688 Referral for Adult Services Webinar, June 8th, with the Arc of Massachusetts: The primary goal of filing a Chapter 688 referral is to plan for needed adult services for students with severe disabilities. This planning results in the creation of an Individual Transition Plan (ITP) that describes how the student will connect with needed supports and services after...Read more
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Creating Your Roadmap for the Transition to Adulthood Webinar, June 15th, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Join a Discussion with presenters Renee Green, an investigator on three longitudinal studies evaluating program outcomes for teen and adult programs at Aspire, and Julie O'Brien, MEd, LMHC, is a family support clinician...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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