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Inclusive Outdoor Recreation: Sudbury

When: January 8, 2024 – March 9, 2024 all-day

Sudbury, MA, January 8th – March 9th, 2o24, with Timbernook Middlesex County and Minute Man Arc for Human Services . For ages 18 months –

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Adaptive Hockey in Rhode Island

When: January 19, 2024 – March 22, 2024 all-day

Pawtucket, RI, through March 2024, with Rhode Island Special Hockey. The GPYHA/RI Special Needs Hockey program offers Learn to Skate/Instructional Hockey for children age 4 to

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Caregivers Workshop: Burlington

When: December 15, 2023 all-day

Burlington, MA, December 15th, 2023, with Riverside Family Support Center. Caregivers Workshop: Beach Resin Charcuterie Board or Round Tray. Come on out and enjoy a

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A Ranieri Tale: The True Meaning of Christmas

When: December 16, 2023 – December 17, 2023 all-day

Cambridge, MA, December 16th & 17th, 2023, with The Cambridge Program.  The Cambridge Program is a recreational program that caters to individuals with special needs

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An Introduction to Suicide Prevention

When: December 21, 2023 all-day

Webinar, December 21st, 2023, with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL staff will present the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s program Talk Saves

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Disability Transition Planning 101

When: December 12, 2023 all-day

Webinar, December 12th, 2023, with the Andover, MA, SEPAC. The Andover SEPAC will host Andrea Morris, the Director of Family Supports at The Arc of Greater

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Disability Community Partnership Forum

When: December 19, 2023 all-day

Webinar, December 19th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Rehabilitation Commission. The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission hosts a quarterly forum for individuals with disabilities and family allies to

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TOPS Inclusive Basketball in Wellesley

When: January 7, 2024 – February 11, 2024 all-day

Wellesley, MA, January 7th – February 11th, 2024. TOPS Basketball is a program for individuals with developmental and/or intellectual disabilities in grades K-8. * Carefully

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Teen Anxiety & ADHD

When: January 11, 2024 all-day

Webinar January 11th, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Sustained fear and worry can be symptoms of anxiety disorders, and persistent attention dysregulation can

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Caring for Burned-Out Caregivers

When: January 3, 2024 all-day

Webinar, January 3rd, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. A caregiver with burnout often feels overwhelmed and may be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted

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Adaptive Gym Games: Shrewsbury

When: January 3, 2024 – March 6, 2024 all-day

Shrewsbury, MA, January 1 – March 6th, 2024. Rec Connect is a collaboration between Northboro, Southboro, & Shrewsbury Rec Departments,  This adaptive/inclusive social program is

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Autism Eats Brunch with Santa: Lawrence

When: December 10, 2023 all-day

Lawrence, December 10th, 2023. Join Autism Eats and the Lawrence Police Department for a very special brunch with Santa. * The group will have their

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Adaptive Yoga for Youth

When: December 7, 2023 – December 28, 2023 all-day

Uxbridge, December 7th – 28th, 2023, with Venture Community Services.  Free and appropriate for most people with special needs between the ages 12 – 22.

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Special Olympics Basketball: Mansfield

When: December 11, 2023 – January 29, 2024 all-day

Mansfield, MA, December 2023 – January 2024. For ages  8- 21. Registration is now open for the Mansfield SOMA Green and White Hornet basketball. There

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Social Skills Group for Ages 12 – 17

When: January 16, 2024 – May 17, 2024 all-day

Brookline, MA, January – May 2024, with the Boston Peers Program. For teens and young adults with social skills challenges, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD,

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Arc of Fitchburg New Year’s Dance

When: December 30, 2023 all-day

Fitchburg, MA, December 30th, 2023. The Arc of Opportunity will be holding an inclusive New Year’s Dance. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this

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Adapted Physical Education & TOPSoccer

When: December 5, 2023 all-day

Webinar, December 5th, 2o23, with the Mansfield, MA, SEPAC. All kids need opportunities for physical activity and recreation, but how can you make programs in

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SMILE Mass Holiday Party: Sudbury

When: December 2, 2023 all-day

Sudbury, MA, December 2nd, 2o23, with SMILE Mass. Join SMILE Mass for thier annual inclusive Holiday Party fundraiser.  Join them for food, drinks, fun and

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Special Olympics Bowling: Mansfield

When: December 5, 2023 – February 27, 2024 all-day

Mansfield, MA, December 5th 2023 – March 5th, 2024.  Athletes of any level are welcome to join in this is unified bowling team. If anyone

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Insurance for Autism in Greater Massachusetts

What is the Medicare White Paper?

When: November 30, 2023 all-day

Webinar, November 30th, 2023, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch

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Social Security Benefits & Work Incentives

When: December 7, 2023 all-day

Webinar, December 7th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield, MA. Presented By Kathleen Kelly, Mpa, Cwic, Student Benefits Counselor. Learn About: Basic Information About Supplemental Security

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Operations, Procedures & the Upcoming New IEP

When: December 11, 2023 all-day

Haverhill High School Library, Haverhill, MA, December 11th, 2o23, with the Haverhill, SEPAC. Join the Haverhill SEPAC and Deborah Ibanez, M.Ed., CAGS, Executive Director of

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Sensory- Sensitive Winter Photos

When: December 2, 2023 all-day

Franklin, MA, December 2nd, 2023, with the Franklin SEPAC. This event is open to people of all backgrounds, beliefs, and interests. This event includes: *

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“TOPS for Hoops” Disability Basketball Program

When: January 7, 2024 – February 11, 2024 all-day

Winchester, MA, January 7th – February 12th, 2023. TOPS for Hoops serves disabled youth basketball players ages 6 to 16. Offered by the Winchester Youth Basketball

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Lacrosse Clinic with Special Olympics

When: December 7, 2023 all-day

Marlborough, MA, December 7th, 2023, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. One day lacrosse clinic for athletes ages 16 and older on Thursday, December 7th from 6 pm

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Inclusive Holiday & Santa Event: Dorchester

When: December 8, 2023 all-day

Dorchester, MA, December 8th, 2023, with Work Inc Family Support Center. Work Inc. provides vocational training, employment and residential services to individuals with disabilities. * Family

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Online Forums for Autistic Adults in Western Mass

When: November 21, 2023 – March 9, 2024 all-day

Online groups, through March 12th, 2o24, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment of Western Massachusetts. Free but registration is required. This online Forum provides a

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Autism-Friendly Holiday Family Night: Hyannis

When: December 4, 2023 all-day

Hyannis, MA, December 4th, 2023.  An Inclusive Autism Friendly Holiday Family Night. Portside Tavern will give special needs/ autism families of all ages an opportunity

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AMC Sensory Friendly “Trolls Band Together” Movie

When: November 25, 2023 all-day

November 25th, 2023, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights

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Deciphering the Medical Insurance Maze

When: November 29, 2023 all-day

Webinar, November 29th, 2023, with the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Attend this free workshop to learn about navigating this often-tangled web as you

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Navigating Special Education in Massachusetts

Navigating Special Education: Beginners

When: January 2, 2024 all-day

Webinar, January 23rd, 2024, with the Collaborative Parent Leadership Action Network in Boston. Free. An interactive workshop designed to help families navigate the special education

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Navigating Special Education in Massachusetts

Navigating Special Education: Q & A

When: January 23, 2024 all-day

Webinar, January 23rd, 2023, with the Collaborative Parent Leadership Action Network in Boston. Free. An interactive workshop designed to help families navigate the special education

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“Spellers” Autism Movie Showing in Scituate

When: November 24, 2023 – November 25, 2023 all-day

Scitucate, MA, November 24th, 2023.  A special private screening of Spellers The Movie is with Mal’s Pals of Dorchester. * This documentary is basedd on

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Snowshoeing Recreational Therapy Program

When: January 1, 2024 – March 12, 2024 all-day

Brookline, MA, January 1st – March 25th, 2024. With the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. It’s time for the crisp, cold air and peaceful scenery offered

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Adaptive Snow Sports: Western MA

When: March 5, 2020 – April 24, 2020 all-day

DAR State Forest, Goshen, MA, January 11th – March 25th, 2024, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Enjoy the accessible lakeside trail

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TOPSoccer in Wrentham

When: April 21, 2024 – June 2, 2024 all-day

Wrentham, MA, April 21st – June 2nd, 2024, with the King Philip Soccer Association. Free. The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer) is a community-based training and

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How to Advocate for Your Child

When: November 20, 2023 all-day

Webinar, November 20th, 2023, with the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest at Framingham State University. Learn the skills necessary to advocate

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Special Olympics Basketball: Brookline

When: December 9, 2023 – March 23, 2024 all-day

Brookline, December 9th, 2023 – March 9th, 202r, with the Brookline Recreation Department. Free. For ages 8+  with special needs. Date and Time are subject

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Inclusion Choir for Ages 18-29 of All Abilities

When: January 15, 2024 – April 10, 2024 all-day

Newton, MA, through May 2024, with the All Newton Harmony Chorus. Led by ANMS’ music therapist, Joanna Kennedy. Joanna has been leading choirs for individuals of

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Language Learning In Children With Autism

When: November 16, 2023 all-day

Webinar, November 16th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center: This presentation will explore current research regarding how autistic children develop language. * Research shows that autistic

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DDS Metro Region Diversity Festival

When: November 4, 2023 all-day

Dorchester, MA, November 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Explore various aspects of diverse cultures, such as food, music, dancing, and art.

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Inclusive Recreation for Teens & Adults: Bridgewater

When: October 25, 2023 – December 20, 2023 all-day

Bridgewater, MA, October 25th – December 20th, with the Bridgecenter and Easterseals Massachusetts. Young Adult & Adult Fall II Recreation Programs Mindful Movement – Engage

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Autism Eats Dinner: Somerville

When: November 14, 2023 all-day

Somerville, MA, November 14th, 2023. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy  burgers, chicken tenders, fries,

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Autism Eats Dinner: Newburyport

When: November 17, 2023 all-day

Newburyport, MA, November 17th, 2023. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy  burgers, chicken tenders, fries,

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Working Together: Navigating the IEP

When: November 7, 2023 all-day

Webinars, English- November 7th, Spanish – November 9th, 2023. Part of the freewebinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of

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Working Together: Anti Bullying

When: December 5, 2023 all-day

Webinars, English- December 5th, Spanish – December 7th, 2023. Part of the free webinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc

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Working Together: Autism Parent Training

When: January 16, 2024 all-day

Webinars, English- January 16th, Spanish – January 18th, 20243. Part of the free webinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc

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Working Together: Navigating the IEP

When: March 12, 2024 all-day

Webinars, English- March 12th, Spanish – March 14th, 2024. Part of the freewebinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of

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“Happy Square Pegs” Autism Workshop

When: November 13, 2023 all-day

Webinar, November 13th, 2023, with the The Arc of Bristol County Family Support Center . Hear Patricia Menzel, a “Happy Square Peg,” with an enlightening

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