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Adaptive Horseback Riding

When: July 10, 2023 – August 24, 2023 all-day

East Longmeadow, MA, July 10th – August 24th, weekly four day sessions that you can sign up for separately. The Whispering Horse Therapeutic Riding Center

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Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Haunted Mansion”

When: August 7, 2023 all-day

See ALL of our Sensory & Family Events at www.spedchildmass.com/special-needs-sensory-friendly-inclusive-movies-massachusetts/ August 7th,  2023, Manchester, Nashua & Pelham, New Hampshire. Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings

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Adaptive Kayaking for Kids in Massachusetts

When: July 8, 2023 – August 24, 2023 all-day

July 8th – August 24th, 2023, Ayer, Boston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Waltham, with Waypoint Adventure . Free. For youth with disabilites up to age 21. Please

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Adaptive Kayaking for Adults

When: July 8, 2023 – August 24, 2023 all-day

July 8th – August 24th, 2023, Ayer, Boston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Milton, Stoneham, Waltham. With Waypoint Adventure. Waypoint Adventure makes kayaking programs accessible by utilizing state-of-the-art

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Wheelchair Tennis Lessons for Youth

When: July 30, 2023 all-day

Hanover, MA, July 30th, 2023. Free. With Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis and held at the South Shore YMCA . For beginner to Intermediate Player Levels for

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Adaptive Dance Teacher Training

When: August 5, 2023 – August 6, 2023 all-day

Newton, MA, August 5th & 6th, 2023. Learn and practice strategies for teaching dance to individuals with disabilities and techniques for implementing Boston Ballet’s Adaptive

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Digital Binder Workshop

When: June 12, 2023 all-day

Webinar, June 12th, 2023, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program of  Massachusetts. How organizing can help you be the best advocate for your child. *

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Adaptive Sailing for All Ages

When: September 24, 2023 all-day

Charlestown, September 24th, 2023, with Courageous Sailing.  Each year Courageous organizes and runs Charlestown Adaptive Sailing Day, in cooperation with the Friends of the Navy

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AMC Sensory Friendly “Little Mermaid” Movie

When: June 10, 2023 all-day

June 10th, 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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Suspension & Discipline in Special Education

When: June 13, 2023 all-day

Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. This training describes different types of disciplinary offenses, the school

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Kehillah Special Needs Groups for Western Mass

When: May 23, 2023 – June 21, 2023 all-day

Springfield, MA, May 23rd – June 21st, 2023.  The Springfield JCC’s Kehillah Department is partnering with Bay Path University and students in the Master’s of

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Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Bridgewater

When: August 15, 2023 – August 18, 2023 all-day

Bridgewater, MA, August 15th – 18th, 2023, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. The Equestrian Center offers adaptive riding lessons, horsemanship, and hippotherapy services

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Summer Sled Hockey in Everett

When: July 16, 2023 – August 27, 2023 all-day

Ristuccia Ice Skating Rink in Wilmington & Allied Veterans Rink in Everett, July & August, 2023. The sport of sled hockey enables youth and adults to

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Adaptive Kayaking: Brewster & North Shore

When: June 15, 2023 – June 29, 2023 all-day

June 15th – 29th, 2023,  Brewster & Hamilton, MA, with Spaulding Rehabilitation. For All abilities and all ages – there are some limitations, please see

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Adaptive Tennis/Pickleball: Charlestown

When: June 19, 2023 – June 23, 2023 all-day

Watertown, MA, May 19th – June 23rd, 2023. with Spaulding Hospital Adaptive Sports.  Come practice your tennis game, or try the growing sport of pickleball.

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Dream Night at the Zoo

When: June 2, 2023 all-day

Buttonwood Zoo, New Bedford, MA, June 2nd, 2023. A free evening of entertainment, education, and excitement for families of children with disabilities and chronic healthcare

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Adaptive Swimming: Charlestown

When: May 18, 2023 – June 26, 2023 all-day

Charlestown, MA, through June 26th, 2023, with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the

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Adaptive Swimming: Brewster

When: June 21, 2023 – July 28, 2023 all-day

Brewster, MA, June & July, 2023, with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the

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PANS/PANDAS Parent Workshop

When: May 31, 2023 all-day

Webinar, May 31st, 2023, with the Scituate, MA, SEPAC.  PANS/PANDAS stands for Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infection

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Inclusion Summit in Lexington

When: May 23, 2023 – May 24, 2023 all-day

Lexington, MA, May 23rd, 2023, with Pathways to Friendship at the Arc of Massachusetts. The Northeast MA Inclusion Summit: How Community Organizations Become Disability Inclusive

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Therapeutic Horseback Riding

When: June 26, 2023 – June 30, 2023 all-day

Hanover, June 26th – 30th 2023, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation of Scituate.  The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22 with

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Therapeutic Horseback Riding

When: July 3, 2023 – July 6, 2023 all-day

Hanover, July 3 – 6, 2023, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation of Scituate.  The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22 with

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Therapeutic Horseback Riding

When: July 10, 2023 – August 3, 2023 all-day

Hanover, July 10th – August 3rd, 2023, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation of Scituate.  The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22

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Special Olympics Softball: Brookline

When: June 22, 2023 – August 24, 2023 all-day

Brookline, June 22nd – August 24th, 2023, with the Brookline Recreation Department. For ages 8+  with special needs. Start date is an estimate. * Dust off that

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Special Olympics Cheerleading: Brookline

When: September 7, 2023 – November 8, 2023 all-day

Brookline, September 7th – November 16th, 2023, with the Brookline Recreation Department. For ages 8+  with special needs. Start date is an estimate. * Support the

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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know

When: May 11, 2023 all-day

Webinar, May 11th, 2023, with the Hingham, MA, SEPAC and Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. They welcome both parents and professionals to join

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Abilities Acceptance Family Fun Day: Easton

When: August 12, 2023 all-day

Easton, MA, August 12, 2023. This event was rescheduled from it’s original April 30th, Autism Acceptance month 2023 date.  All donations will benefit Raising Harts

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Bay State Games Para Swim Meet

When: July 15, 2023 – July 16, 2023 all-day

Weston, MA, July 15th, 2023. Entry Deadline: June 16. Participants must be a minimum of age 8 as of June 25. Paralympic Swimming events will be conducted

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