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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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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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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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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 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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Adaptive Ski Day Holland / Sturbridge

When: June 19, 2025 all-day

Holland / Sturbridge, June 19th 2025, with the Webster Water Ski Collective. The Annual Team Hoyt New England Adaptive Ski Day is hosted in partnership

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Introduction to The New IEP Form

When: June 4, 2024 all-day

Webinar, June 4th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Boston. Free. Learn what IEP form changes are coming and how to

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Introduction to The New IEP Form

When: June 12, 2024 all-day

Webinar, June 12th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Boston. Free. Learn what IEP form changes are coming and how to

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Special Olympics Cornhole: Needham

When: May 19, 2024 – June 23, 2024 all-day

Needham, MA, May 18thh – June 23rd, 2024, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. The Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Cornhole program for athletes and Unified partners aged

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Understanding & Supporting Autistic Teens

When: June 17, 2024 all-day

Webinar, June 17th, 2024, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Parents often wonder how to motivate their Autistic teens, particularly how

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Inclusive Art Paint Night: Lexington

When: June 5, 2025 all-day

Lexington, MA, JUne 5th, 2025, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants

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Down Syndrome New-Family Social

When: June 8, 2024 all-day

Burlington, MA, June 8th, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome, ages 0 to four, and their siblings, as

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Inclusive Prom Angels Event: Pembroke

When: June 1, 2024 all-day

Pembroke, MA, June 1st, 2024, with The Pembroke Knights of Columbus. The Prom Angels Foundation is a Special Needs Prom for the Special Needs Community. Please

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Guardianship for Special-Needs Planning

When: May 15, 2024 all-day

Webinar, May 15th, 2024, with Bristol Community College MAICEI in collaboration with Bridgewater State University (Excel), Massasoit Community College (MAICEI) and Cape Cod Community College

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Stars of the Music Festival: Quincy

When: August 3, 2024 all-day

Quincy, MA, August 3rd, 2024, hosted by the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick. Free entry for people with Autism and their families. The Flutie Foundation

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Adaptive Ski Day: Tyngsboro

When: August 21, 2024 all-day

Tyngsboro, MA, August 21st, 2024,  with the Webster Water Ski Collective. This event is co-hosted by the Jack Trottier Foundation and our friends from Team

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Disability Legislative Breakfast in Needham

When: June 17, 2024 all-day

Needham, MA, June 17th, 2024, with the Charles River Center and Massachusetts State Legislators. Charles River Center and Lifeworks invites you to a Legislative Breakfast

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TOPSoccer – Dover/Sherborn

When: September 8, 2024 – October 15, 2024 all-day

Dover / Sherborn, MA, September 8th – October 20th, 2024. Open to children in any town that are in Pr – 12th grade. Adaptive soccer

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Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages

When: May 29, 2024 all-day

Somerville, MA, May 29th, 2024. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and

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