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IEP & Dyslexia Laws

When: March 20, 2023 all-day

Athold, MA and Virtual Option, March 20th, 2023, with the Seven Hills North Quabbin Family Support Center. Join a training by Board Certified Educational Advocate,

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Challenger Baseball: Bellingham

When: April 15, 2023 – June 17, 2023 all-day

Bellingham, MA, April thru June, 2023, with Bellingham Youth Baseball. The Little League Challenger Division is a Little League experience for all youth with mental

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Dispelling Myths: SSI, SSDI & Work

When: March 22, 2023 all-day

Webinar, March 22nd, 2023, with the UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research & Education. This webinar will review the basics of disability benefits offered by the

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Adaptive Rock Climbing – Hadley

When: March 27, 2023 all-day

Hadley, March 27th, 2023, with CHD’s All In: Barrier-Free Recreation of Western Massachusetts. Free. Open to any kid/teen ages 4-19 with a disability, with or

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Surviving the IEP

When: March 21, 2023 all-day

Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Leominster Public Library: Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, and other interested Adults are invited to join a workshop with Shannon LeClair.

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Thinking About Housing “Housing 101”

When: March 28, 2023 all-day

Webinar, March 28th, 2023, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. The Autism Housing Pathway’s  “Housing 101” introduces families to the range of public funds available to

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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know

When: March 21, 2023 all-day

Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Arlington, MA, SEPAC and Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. They welcome both parents and professionals to join

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Begin Planning with the Letter of Intent

When: March 8, 2023 all-day

Webinar, March 8th 2023, witha Burlington, MA special-needs financial specialty planning practice. For Parents, Siblings and Caregivers. The webinar will utilize the Letter of Intent (LOI)

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The How and Why of Guardianship & Alternatives

When: April 12, 2023 all-day

Webinar, April 12th, 2023, with a Burlington, MA special-needs financial specialty planning practice. For Parents, siblings, caregivers, professionals. Hear about Roles, Responsibilities, and the Right

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Adaptive Fitness for Ages 15+: Brockton

When: March 7, 2023 – April 10, 2023 all-day

Brockton, MA, March 7th – April 11th, 2023. Run by Ryan Feeney, a fitness and sports instructor from ASD Fit Brockton. Ryan specializes in training

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Supported Decision Making

When: March 22, 2023 all-day

Webinar, March 22nd, 2023, with the Suffolk University Law School in Boston. Problem Solving Clinic: Suffolk Law Students Present on Supported Decision Making. * Students

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Helping Teens Heal From Trauma

When: April 25, 2023 all-day

Webinar, April 25th, 2023, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. In this webinar, Deborah Vinall, LMFT, Psy-D, defines

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Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101)

When: June 5, 2024 all-day

Webinar, June 5th, 2024, with the Massachusett Department of Developmental Services. What You Need to Know  – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services will provide

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Central MA Down Syndrome Family Group

When: April 15, 2023 all-day

Worcester, MA, April 15th, 2023 – Spring Fling Dance. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families to their

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Sensory-Friendly “Wonka”

When: December 23, 2023 all-day

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, December 23rd,  2023. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud

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Sensory-Friendly “Wish”

When: December 2, 2023 all-day

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, December 2nd, 2023. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud

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Sensory-Friendly “Trolls 3”

When: November 18, 2023 all-day

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, November 18th, 2023. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud

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Sensory-Friendly “Haunted Mansion”

When: August 19, 2023 all-day

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, August 19th 2023. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud

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Sensory-Friendly “Barbie”

When: July 29, 2023 all-day

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, July 29th, 2023. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud

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Sensory-Friendly “Elemental”

When: June 24, 2023 all-day

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, June 24th, 2023. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud

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Sensory-Friendly “Little Mermaid”

When: June 3, 2023 all-day

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, June 3rd, 2023. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud

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Adult Family Care (AFC) Info Session

When: February 28, 2023 all-day

Webinar, February 28th, 2023, with the Charles River Center in Waltham, MA. Join the center’s Adult Family Care (AFC) director, Shannon Tedeschi, along with one

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What is a 504? What is an IEP?

When: March 2, 2023 – March 30, 2023 all-day

Webinar, March 2nd – 30th, 2023, with the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest in Framingham. Free but space is limited to

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Wheelchair Basketball for All Ages: Springfield

When: April 16, 2023 – May 14, 2023 all-day

Springfield, MA, Communities, April 16th – May 14th, 2023, with CHD Disability Resources. Wheelchair basketball. Join CHD’s All In program for a brand-new wheelchair basketball

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TOPSoccer: Auburn

When: April 1, 2024 all-day

Auburn, MA, Registration is open until April 1st, 2024. TOPSoccer- (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and adults with

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Housing Training for Families with Disabilities

When: February 27, 2023 all-day

Webinar, February 27th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. The speaker will be Marica Brennan, a Disability Resource Specialist with the Disability Resource Center of

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Behavioral Health-Needs Family Partner Panel

When: March 7, 2023 all-day

Webinar, March 7th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and & Youth Move Massachusetts. This Behavioral Health Needs Family Partner Community Health

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Behavioral Health-Needs Family Partner Panel

When: April 4, 2023 all-day

Webinar, April 4th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and & Youth Move Massachusetts. This Behavioral Health Needs Family Partner Community Health

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Neurodiverse Storytime | Framingham

When: February 18, 2023 all-day

Framingham McAuliffe Library, February 18th, 2023. Free. For ages 3-8. In partnership with the McAuliffe Library, the Autism Alliance presents a Storytime for neurodiverse children. *

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Adaptive Youth Sled Hockey Clinic

When: February 22, 2023 all-day

Everett, MA, February 22nd, 2023, with Spaudling Adaptive Sports. Open to children of all abilities ages 3 – 16. Sled hockey enables youth and adults

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Adaptive Youth Sled Hockey Clinic

When: February 24, 2023 all-day

Plymouth, MA, February 24th, 2023, with Spaudling Adaptive Sports. Open to children of all abilities ages 3 – 16. Sled hockey enables youth and adults

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Down Syndrome & Mental Health Support Group

When: March 13, 2023 all-day

Virtual Event, March 13th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’s (MDSC) support group for family members who have a

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Roxbury Unified Soccer Special Olympics

When: September 17, 2023 – October 29, 2023 all-day

Boston / Roxbury, September 17th – October 29th, 2023. Register by September 15th.  Unified soccer program in Roxbury. Program meets Sunday’s from 4 pm to

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Section 8 Vouchers For Adults with Disabilities

When: February 7, 2023 all-day

Webinar, February 7th, 2023, with the Special Needs Housing and Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Carlos Hernandez, Director of Leased Housing and Admissions at the Brookline

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Autism 101: Sensory Processing Disorder

When: February 27, 2023 all-day

Webinar, February 27th, 2023, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester.  Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism and Sensor Processing * Guest

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Autism 101: Basic Rights Understanding the IEP

When: March 6, 2023 all-day

Webinar, March 6th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester.  Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * This presentation will delve

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Trauma & Embodiment Annual Conference

When: April 8, 2023 – April 9, 2023 all-day

Virtual Conference, April 8 & 9, 2023, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham, MA. The Center for Trauma and Embodiment’s annual conference presents, yoga,

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Preparing for MassHealth Renewals

When: February 2, 2023 all-day

Webinar, February 2nd, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Rachael Zukus, Director of Strategy at MassHealth will give a short presentation

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Allison Keller Education Technology Program Grant

When: January 19, 2023 – February 18, 2023 all-day

Deadline – February 18th, 2023, with the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick, MA. For schools and organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island

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Assistive Technology for Adults

When: February 8, 2023 all-day

Webinar, February 8th, 2023, with the Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board  The Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) is sponsoring a free assistive

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Inclusive “I Can Cook” in Foxboro

When: January 1, 2023 – June 11, 2023 all-day

Invensys Foxboro Branch, January – June 2023, with the Hockomock Area YMCA. Join a fun, educational and delicious cooking class series. Kids will learn all about

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Inclusive “Rec Mash Up” in Foxboro

When: January 1, 2023 – June 11, 2023 all-day

Invensys Foxboro Branch, January – June 2023, with the Hockomock Area YMCA. This program , tailored for the needs of youth participants ages 6 –

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Adaptive Super Soccer Stars: Newton

When: January 7, 2023 – March 25, 2023 all-day

Newton, MA, January 7th – March 25th, 2023, with the JCC Greater Boston. For ages 8 – 12. The Super Soccer Stars – Shine Program,

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Toilet Training 101 Autism Workshop

When: January 25, 2023 all-day

Webinar, January 25th, 2023, with the May Institute of Randolph, MA. Free. This virtual training provides caregivers with the basics on beginning toilet training, as

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Talking about an ASD Diagnosis – Part 1

When: January 25, 2023 all-day

Webinar, January 25th, 2023, with the MGH Aspire Program for Autism in Lexington. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of individuals on the

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Talking about an ASD Diagnosis – Part 2

When: February 8, 2023 all-day

Webinar, February 8th, 2023, with the MGH Aspire Program for Autism in Lexington. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of individuals on the

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Understanding Alternatives to Guardianship

When: January 26, 2023 all-day

Webinar, January 26th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. Partners: Understanding Alternatives to Guardianship – Partners: Understanding Alternatives to Guardianship. In this

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Understanding & Managing Meltdowns 101

When: February 2, 2023 all-day

Webinar, February 2nd, 2023, with the MGH Aspire Program for Autism in Lexington. Free. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of elementary school-aged

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