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Inclusive Family Kickball: Melrose

When: August 8, 2024 – September 26, 2024 all-day

Melrose, MA, August 8th – September 26th, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. Looking for a great way keep your family active this summer? This is a

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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)

When: July 11, 2024 all-day

Webinar, July 11th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription

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Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant

When: June 23, 2024 – July 20, 2024 all-day

Deadline to Apply is July 20th, 2024. For autistic self-advocates over the age of 13 living in the United States. Together with the legendary performer

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Inclusive Drama Club Adults 22+: Wakefield

When: July 11, 2024 – August 1, 2024 all-day

Wakefield, MA, July 11th – August 1st, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 22+ with adaptive needs. Join Certified Adaptive Theater Teacher and Director,

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Inclusive Flag Football: Bridgewater

When: September 7, 2024 – November 12, 2024 all-day

Bridgewater, MA, September 7th – November 16th, 2024  with Bridgewater Area Youth NFL Flag Football. The Bridgewater Area NFL Flag Football program will focus on giving

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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Day at Fenway Park

When: August 25, 2024 all-day

Boston, Fenway Park, August 25th, 2024.. The Red Sox are hosting a Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing, Late-Deafened, and Deafblind Day at Fenway Park on Sunday, August 25th at

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Sensory-Friendly Picnic: Douglas

When: July 27, 2024 all-day

Douglas, MA, July 27th, 2024, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Picnic at the Park in Douglas, MA. This is a Sensory Friendly Picnic at

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Bigger Dipper Ice Cream Festival & AbilityFest

When: June 22, 2024 all-day

Worcester, MA, June 22nd, 2024. The Bigger Dipper Ice Cream Festival & AbilityFest invites all of Central Massachusetts residents for an inclusive community-wide event. AbilityFEST celebrates

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Inclusive Teen Chorus in Lexington

When: July 24, 2024 – August 14, 2024 all-day

Lexington, MA, July 24th – August 14th, 2024, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). SNA Programs is launching a new Teen Chorus this smmer.

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Diverse Abilities Celebration in Fairhaven

When: July 28, 2024 all-day

Fairhaven / South Shore, MA, July 28th, 2024.  The Fairhaven Commission on Disability and M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc. are hosting a Diverse Abilities Celebration. July marks

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Challenger Inclusive Cheerleading in Dartmouth

When: August 1, 2024 – October 15, 2024 all-day

Dartmouth, MA, August – October 2024, with the Dartmouth Youth Football League. DYFL will be offering a Challenger Team for Cheerleadin.  The Challenger Division includes

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Stephanie Moulton Mental Health Symposium

When: July 18, 2024 all-day

JFK Library, Boston, July 18th, 2024. With the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The 12th annual Stephanie Moulton Symposium: The Power of Belonging and Building

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Inclusive Sailing in Hingham

When: July 10, 2024 – July 24, 2024 all-day

Hingham, MA, July 10th – 24th, 2024, with the South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP). SNAP & Hingham Maritime Center  beginner sail class is an

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Inclusive Culinary Group for Adults Ages 22 – 27

When: July 16, 2024 – September 10, 2024 all-day

Natick & Needham, MA, Summer 2024, with the Charles River Center. Sponsored By Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). There will be alternating

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Summer Fair For Kids With Disabilities

When: July 27, 2024 all-day

Norwood, MA, July 27th, 2024, with the SMILE Mass and Knights of Columbus, Norwood Council #252. Join an evening of corn hole, food, and company. The

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TOPSoccer: Auburn

When: August 31, 2024 all-day

Auburn, MA, August 31st 2024/Fall with The United Soccer of Auburn.  TOPSoccer- (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and

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New England Wheelchair Football: Braintree

When: June 9, 2024 – August 12, 2024 all-day

Braintree, MA, June 9th – August 23rd, 2024, with Adaptive Sports New England. Join the New England Wheelchair Football Team, one of the newest members

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Bullying Prevention Training

When: June 18, 2024 all-day

Webinar, June 18th, 2024, with the Pathlight Program of Western M.  Presented by Johanne Pino from Mass Advocates for Children.  This presentation is intended for

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Down Syndrome Playgroups in Western MA

When: June 15, 2024 – July 20, 2024 all-day

Hoyoke & South Hadley, MA, June & July 2024, withe the Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Mass. The program looks forward to connecting with

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Inclusive Summer Dance: Chicopee

When: June 26, 2024 all-day

Chicopee, MA, June 26th, 2024,with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). Enjoy dancing with new and old friends. Please inquire about the appropriate

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Inclusive Summer Dance: Holyoke

When: July 17, 2024 all-day

Holyoke, MA, June 26th, 2024,with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). Enjoy dancing with new and old friends. Please inquire about the appropriate

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Inclusive Summer Dance: Holyoke

When: August 14, 2024 all-day

Holyoke, MA, August 14th, 2024,with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). Enjoy dancing with new and old friends. Please inquire about the appropriate

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Sensory-Friendly Beginner Birdwalk: Dover

When: June 8, 2024 all-day

Dover, MA, June 8th, 2024. This sensory-friendly beginner bird walk offers a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit

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Easterseals MA Adaptive Swim: Worcester

When: July 9, 2024 – August 13, 2024 all-day

Worcester, MA, July 9th – August 13th, 2024, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups

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Sensory-Friendly Sunset Picnic: Hingham

When: August 8, 2024 all-day

Hingham, MA, August 8th, 2024, 5 p.m. The Sensory-Friendly Sunset Picnic Hour at Weir River Farm features live music, local food, craft brews, and the

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Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham

When: August 10, 2024 all-day

Hingham, MA, August 10th, 2024. This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that

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Sensory-Friendly Zoo Event

When: June 16, 2024 all-day

Mendon, MA, June 16th, 2024, 9 a.m.  Southwick’s Zoo has partnered with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest to help better accommodate guests with sensory processing

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Sensory-Friendly Zoo Event

When: July 7, 2024 all-day

Mendon, MA, July 7th, 2024, 9 a.m.  Southwick’s Zoo has partnered with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest to help better accommodate guests with sensory processing

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Sensory-Friendly Zoo Event

When: August 18, 2024 all-day

Mendon, MA, August 18th, 2024, 9 a.m.  Southwick’s Zoo has partnered with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest to help better accommodate guests with sensory processing

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Sensory-Friendly Zoo Event

When: September 15, 2024 all-day

Mendon, MA, September 15th, 2024, 9 a.m.  Southwick’s Zoo has partnered with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest to help better accommodate guests with sensory processing

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BEYONDTOPS Fall Soccer for Special Needs

When: September 9, 2024 – November 3, 2024 all-day

Wilmington, MA, September 9th – November 4th, 2024, with BeyondTops.  Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children

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Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Inside Out”

When: June 19, 2024 all-day

Manchester, NH, June 19th, 2024. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism

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Inclusive Surf Night in Maine

When: June 18, 2024 all-day

Kennebunk Beach, ME, June 13th, 2024, with Special Surfers.​ Special Surfers is a non-profit organization sharing the empowering experience of surfing with children and young

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Inclusive Surf Night in Maine

When: July 16, 2024 all-day

Kennebunk Beach, ME, June 16th, 2024, with Special Surfers.​ Special Surfers is a non-profit organization sharing the empowering experience of surfing with children and young

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Inclusive Surf Night in Maine

When: August 20, 2024 all-day

Kennebunk Beach, ME, August 20th, 2024, with Special Surfers.​ Special Surfers is a non-profit organization sharing the empowering experience of surfing with children and young

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Project RIDE “Tune Up” Days: Springfield

When: June 9, 2023 all-day

Springfield, June 9th, 2024, at the JCC Springfield. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. * Housed out of the Kehillah (Special Needs)

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AAC-Related Care & Coordination

When: June 12, 2024 all-day

Webinar, June 12th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. *Are you interested in high tech augmentative and alternative communication for a student,

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