Summer Camp IS Happening. This week we are sharing Virtual Summer & Camp Fairs for Massachusetts families hosted by the Boston Parents Paper. If you know of an organization hosting a summer fair, you may send it to us via our Event Suggestion page. More January Events Include: • Caregiving Around the Clock: Getting Through The Day • Assistive Technology for Special-Needs Students • Adaptive Basketball, Futsal, Zumba and Winter Fun • Virtual Support in a Pandemic for Teens & Young Adults • Project Explore for Teens Ages 16-19 with the MDSC Planning future events safely is shining some light on what hopefully will be a better year for all. Sharon Marie.

Boston Parents Paper’s 2021 Virtual Camp & Summer Expos. Not disability specific. January, February and March virtual dates will feature exhibits and staff from 65+ camp and summer programs for all ages from across the state...Read more (scroll all the way down or to the right)

Mental Health & the IEP: Webinar January 25th, with PPal of Massachusetts. Mental health can be accommodated through the IEP process. Learn how you can use the process to advocate for your child to get the help they need while learning remotely or in-person...Read more

Caregiving Around the Clock: Getting Through The Day Webinar, January 28th, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services and The Arc of Massachusetts. Strategies and a group discussion facilitated by Michael Bloom, author The Accident Caregiver’s Survival Guide: Your Roadmap to Caregiving without Regret...Read more

Common Concerns for Parents with In-Home Behavioral ABA Services: Webinar, January 26, with the Leominster SEPAC. Hear what are the top concerns for parents getting ABA Behavioral services, about wait lists, how to beat them, how to keep good boundaries, how to determine the correct hours for ABA and...Read more

Assistive Technology for Special-Needs Students: Webinar, January 28th, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPac). Speakers - Aubrey Rubin, Schools Coordinator of Assistive Technology and Vanessa (Nessie) Ruiz, Tech Goes Home Program Manager....Read more

Autism Insurance: Advocacy & Beyond: Webinar, February 3, with UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research & Education. Amy Weinstock, the Center's Director, will discuss how grassroots advocacy efforts changed the system of care for people with autism, and cover current information on insurance coverage for autism...Read more

Developing a Safety Plan in the IEP: Webinar, February 5, with SPaN of Massachusetts. Participants will learn how the IEP can best be used as a tool to increase the safety of a child, thereby increasing the safety of all children and educators that interact with them in the school...Read more

Challenger Adaptive Futsal: Through February 24th, with the Sudbury Recreation Department. For ages 8 - 14 with a range of special needs. Futsal soccer is indoor soccer, scaled down to small...Read more

Project Ride: Springfield, through January 2021, in person. Project RIDE provides special-needs children and young adults with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs in Western Massachusetts....Read more

Special Olympics Live Virtual Young Athletes Story Times: Winter & Spring 2021. Join SOMA for their Young Athletes Story Time series for ages 2-12. SOMA will be reading a fun book each week with light movements to go along with the stories. * Parents and their children will alternate each week reading the stories...Read more

Virtual Adaptive Zumba Classes: January 12th - March 16th, with the Burlington, MA, Recreation Department. Looking for a way to stay active from home? Get moving and grooving with this Zumba class designed for participants at all ability levels....Read more

All-Stars Inclusive Karate: Scituate, January 22 - March 5th. Open to all towns. Social distancing protocols will be in place. All-Stars Karate is for kids with special needs, in grades 1-8. This program's goals are to help children improve balance and...Read more

Adaptive Basketball For All Ages: Springfield: Springfield, MA, Winter 2021, with Kehillah at the JCC. Join in to practice, improve and learn new basketball skills. Kehillah is the Special Needs Department of the Springfield JCC...Read more

Sensory- Friendly Ice Skating Recreational Therapy: Now through Winter 2021, with the Brookline Recreation Department's. The music will be turned down, and the host will reduce noise and lights. *Ages - please inquire with the host …Read more

Snowshoeing Recreational Therapy Program: Now through Winter 2021, with the Brookline Recreation Department. Strap on your snowshoes, its time for a fun time in the snow. Dates listed are for the entire winter. The Rec Department will …Read more

Especially for Me - Deaf, Hard of Hearing & KODA Infants and Toddlers: Acton, January 31. A reservation-only event. KODA refers to a child who is being raised by deaf parents or guardians. ASL Interpreters will be available. Musuem campus during this special event is closed to the general public...Read more

Virtual Support in a Pandemic & Beyond for Teens & Young Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Online, January 27th, 2021, with the Lurie Center in Lexington, MA. This will be an open discussion of the unique opportunities the virtual space provides for authentic social connection, and skill development for individuals on the spectrum...Read more

Project Explore for Teens Ages 16-19 with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress: Virtual Series, January 24th, and Winter & Spring 2021, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress. The MDSC AIM groups is offering this Project Explore program for teens ages 16-19. * Project Explore's first session, called Base Camp: Getting to Know You and Each Other , will be held ...Read more

Self-Directed Services with the DDS: Webinar Series, through March 9th, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Learn how Self Directed Services for adults with disabilities can help your family. Self-Direction is a process through which an individual/family can design...Read more

Boundaries & Relationships Classes: On Line, Winter 2021, with Whole Children of Hadley, MA. This program offer separate classes: INTRO for ages 13 - 17, and Boundaries for ages 18+. About INTRO For ages 13 - 17 with special needs. Participants will learn about issues they’ll...Read more

Basic Rights: Transition Planning: Webinar, January 26, with the Westwood, MA, SEPAC. Basic Rights: Transition Planning will cover: What is Transition and Why is it Important, Student Vision, Self-Determination, and Self-Advocacy, Student and Parent’s Roles, Transition Planning Form....Read more

Hamilton Relay Scholarship for Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf-blind or Have Difficulty Speaking: Applications close on January 30th, 2021. For graduating high school seniors in Massachusetts who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking to assist in their goals of …Read more

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