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The disability events we share are most often are hosted by Greater Massachusetts organizations serving Greater Massachusetts families. We find that they are usually the best resources that help with local support for local families.
For August & September Events, Find:
• Assistive Technology Expo for Massachusetts
• Lack of Progress & Compensatory Services workshop
• Direitos Básicos na educação especial
• Accessible Beaches/Wheelchairs, Spray Decks & Pools
• Sensory-Friendly Days with Mass Audubon
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night with the Boston Red Sox
Transition to Adult Events Include:
• Transition Planning for Youth with Special Needs
• Guardianship & Alternatives for Special-Needs Families
• Planning a Life: Considerations for Your Child’s Future
There's still plenty of time to enjoy summer events before back-to-work and school begin. Let's go! Sharon Marie
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Assistive Technology Expo for Massachusetts: Virtual Event, September 17th, with Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. For people with disabilities of all ages, family members and professionals. Explore a variety of workshops, plus an Assistive Technology Expo will highlight approximately 20 vendors/providers in the areas of hearing, learning, motor and visual impairments....Read more
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Adaptive Summer Sports until August 31st: In Acton, Boston and Waltham, with Adaptive Sports New England. Find seated and standing adaptations or adaptive paddles for Cycling, Hawaiian Outrigger Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddling, Tennis and Windsurfing. Not all sports available at all locations. Each sport is adapted to fit every individual’s needs, certified trainers on site...Read more
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"Ask an Expert" with a Local Disability Consultant: Online event, August 31, hosted by And Still we Rise of Boston. Free Q &A event. Ask an Expert with Disability Consultant, Callie Goldrick, LCSW. * Callie has training in Acquired Brain Injury, Alzheimer’s Disease/other dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and Cochlear Implants/hearing loss...Read more
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Lack of Progress & Compensatory Services Webinar, September 1st, with the FCSN Massachusetts. Many families are concerned that their student may have lost skills or was not able to fully access the services provided. Hear about lack of effective progress, the legal standard for compensatory services , dispute resolution....Read more
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Direitos Básicos na educação especial: Webinar, 29 de agosto de 2021, com a Federação para Crianças com necessidades especiais em Massachusetts. Informações sobre as leis e procedimentos da educação especial. Participe dos Cursos em Português...Read more
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Down-Syndrome Autism Connection with the MDSC: Virtual Support Group, August 31st. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families who recently got an autism diagnosis, to join...Read more
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Massachusetts Accessible Pools & Spray Decks: Outdoor Swimming Pool Lifts are at all of the State Parks and Recreation's pools 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. Contact the pool or spray deck to reserve a beach wheelchair or for...Read more
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Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts: Find sand and sunbathing beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. You will need to bring your own Coast Guard certified personal flotation device to use a floating beach wheelchair. It is best to call in advance to make a reservation to use a chair, especially... Read more
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AMC Sensory Friendly "Paw Patrol": August 28th, Boston, Braintree, Burlington, Danvers, Dorchester, Framingham, Methuen, Somerville, and Tyngsboro. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members may dance, walk, shout or sing. ** Check with individual theaters for specific times....Read more
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Social Saturday at the Ecotarium: Worcester, September 11th, with Bridging Independent Living Together, Inc. Geared toward teens and young adults with special needs. The Ecotarium is an interactive museum with both indoor and outdoor exhibits. The group will enjoy a picnic...Read more
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Open Swim for Special-Needs Families in Western Mass Holyoke, Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO, August 2021. Free. Family pool times for people with disabilities and their families. Picnic tables on the grass and a playground with wheel chair swing and Mommy and Me swing are also available. Read more
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Adaptive Recumbent Trike Rentals in Western Mass Northhampton, Summer 2021. Trikes will be available for rent to use on the nearby Manhan Rail Trail. Appointments only - no walks ins. Accessible cycles available include hand cycles, tandems, adult tricycles, and cycles offering more significant seating support...Read more
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Ellie Bloom Special Olympics: Needham, September 18th, with the Charles River Center. Free. This event welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in track and field events such as running and wheelchair dashes, basketball throws, ladderball, and relay races. Every event is modified so that all who participate will be... Read more
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night at Fenway Park: September 19th. The Red Sox are hosting a Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened awareness day. The Red Sox will host the Baltimore Orioles. ‘Run the Bases’ Day - after this game, kids can go on the field with their parents/guardians and run on first, second, third bases and home...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Epic Community Service for Disabilities: Boston & Worcester. Application deadline - September 3, 2021. EPIC Service Warriors is a service learning and leadership development program for youth with disabilities between the ages of 16-23. EPIC meets for one year to participate in community service projects in the cities of Boston and Worcester...Read more
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WRTA Paratransit Services Workshop Webinar, September 13, with THRIVE of Marlborough, MA. Learn more about the complementary paratransit service in the Worcester area for individuals with a disability that prevents them from using the accessible fixed bus routes. Riders must apply for ADA service and be...Read more
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Planning a Life: Considerations for Your Child’s Future Webinar, September 23rd, with THRIVE Advocacy of Marlborough. This workshop offers a holistic perspective on benefit programs, ways to bridge funding gaps, and legal considerations. Figure out a plan for your child's future that incorporates government benefits and gives you an idea of how to make the most of your own financial...Read more
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Guardianship & Alternatives for Special-Needs Families: Webinar, September 22nd, with Open Sky Community Services of Worcester. For parents and family members of persons with an intellectual or developmental disability. Hear about the legal consequences of reaching the age of emancipation at 18, the powers and duties of a guardian, the procedure of initiating a guardianship, how Supported Decision Making is used as an alternative....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. Something for everyone!
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