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Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 2: Beverly

When: October 2, 2022 – November 6, 2022 all-day

Beverly, MA, October 2nd – November 6th, 2022. Level 2. When a child becomes comfortable with the Level 1 Young Athletes activities introduced, they can then

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Challenging Bias in Education

When: October 14, 2022 all-day

Webinar, October 14th, 2022, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. Explore how our personal identities and experiences impact our view of the events

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Adaptive Hockey in Boston

When: October 12, 2022 – November 16, 2022 all-day

Boston, October 12th – November 16th. Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Hockey program for Fall 2022 will offer each child being paired with a counselor while they

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Adaptive Gymnastics: Burlington

When: September 19, 2022 – October 31, 2022 all-day

Burlington, MA, September 19th – October 31st, 2022, with the Burlington Recreation Department. A high ratio of staff to participants and specialized instruction allows for

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Winchendon Area Family Mental Health Support Group

When: September 13, 2022 – December 27, 2022 all-day

In person Groups, every Tuesday in Winchendon, 5 p.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. * For families in the Winchendon area communities.

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Lynn Area Family Mental Health Support Group

When: September 16, 2022 – December 23, 2022 all-day

In person Groups, Fall & Winter, 2022, every Friday in Lynn, MA, 6:30 p.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. * For families

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Virtual Down Syndrome New Family Social

When: October 1, 2022 all-day

Virtual Group, October 1st, 2022, 10 a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress office. For families of children with Down syndrome up to their fourth

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“Body Bootcamp” for Special Needs: Concord

When: October 5, 2022 – December 14, 2022 all-day

Concord, October 5th – December 14th, 2022, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A recreational enrichment classes for transition and adult

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Swim Lessons for Special Needs: Dorchester

When: September 28, 2022 – November 15, 2022 all-day

Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, September 28th – November 15th,  2022. One-to-One swim lessons for children with special needs. * Swim instruction for children

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Adaptive BMX Day in Sandwich

When: September 17, 2022 all-day

September 17th, 2022, with the Sandwich  Recreation Department. Join the Sandwich Recreation Department, Cape Cod BMX, and Spaulding Rehabilitation for an  day of new experiences

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Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Salem

When: September 10, 2022 – October 22, 2022 all-day

Salem, MA, Fall 2022. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID),

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UMass Lowell Unified Intramural Soccer

When: September 13, 2022 – October 18, 2022 all-day

UMass Lowell Campus, Fall 2022, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. UMass Lowell will be hosting a Unified Intramural Soccer program on Tuesdays from 6-7:00pm for athletes

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Inclusive Flag Football: Dedham

When: September 22, 2022 – November 3, 2022 all-day

Dedham, MA, Fall 2022, with the Charles River Center of Natick and Needham, MA. For more information about the ages and activities, please contact the

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TOPS Soccer – Winchester

When: September 25, 2022 – November 13, 2022 all-day

Winchester, MA, September 25th – November 13th, 2022. Free. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) provides children with different abilities the opportunity to play soccer

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Understanding my Sibling

When: September 15, 2022 all-day

Webinar, September 15th, 2022, with the Northeast Regional Consultation Program in Andover / Lawrence, MA. Two Child Life Specialists, Shelby Johnson, MS, CCLS, DS &

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Overcoming Hurdles to Inclusion

When: September 19, 2022 all-day

Groton, MA, September 18th, 2022, with the Groton – Dunstable SEPAC and the and The Racial and Social Justice Group. Hear strategies for recreation, school,

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Challenger Inclusive Soccer: Dorchester

When: September 18, 2022 – October 30, 2022 all-day

Dorchester, MA, September 18th – October 30th, 2022, with the Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, MA. Free. The Challenger Soccer program is designed for

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Collaborating With Schools

When: September 21, 2022 all-day

Webinar, September 21st, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Special Education is a collaborative team effort. Hear Gretchen Timmel, MEd, and Elise

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Sensory-Sensitive Weekend in North Conway

When: September 10, 2022 – September 11, 2022 all-day

North Conway, NH, September 10th & 11th, 2022. Join families at the park September 10th & 11th for the return of a Sensory Sensitivity weekend.

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Special Olympics Soccer – Mansfield

When: September 17, 2022 all-day

Mansfield, MA, Registration for Fall 2022 closes on September 17th, 2022. For special needs ages 8 – 21. The program is inclusive and encourages athletes of

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Virtual Recreation: Cha-boom for 18+

When: October 31, 2022 – December 5, 2022 all-day

Virtual Sessions, Fall 2022, with the Arc of Bristol County in Attleboro, MA. Cha-boom is chair and regular Zumba combined. Adults and young adults with

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Me2 Orchestra Performance: Boston

When: September 11, 2022 all-day

In person event, Boston, MA, September 11th, 2022.  Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people

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Me2 Orchestra Performance: Pittsfield

When: October 22, 2022 all-day

In person event, Pittsfield, MA, October 22nd, 2022.  Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people

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Me2 Orchestra Performance: Vermont

When: November 1, 2022 all-day

In person event, Colchester, VT, November 1st, 022.  Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people

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Adaptive Cycling in Eastern Massachusetts

When: August 24, 2022 – October 19, 2022 all-day

Charlestown, Peabody and Brewster, MA, through October 19th, 2022, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. All abilities welcome. * Charlestown location – Cycling along the Charlestown area

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Is it Behavior or Sensory? Part 1

When: December 13, 2022 all-day

Webinar, December 13th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. The confusing and challenging behaviors children often demonstrate cause parents, teachers, and therapists to ask the question:

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Virtual Drums Alive® for Attleboro Area

When: September 1, 2022 – November 24, 2022 all-day

Online, Fall 2022, with the Arc of Bristol County’s Family Support Center. For families with special needs of all ages. Drums Alive® is a movement-based

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Inclusive Yoga for Attleboro Area

When: September 1, 2022 – November 24, 2022 all-day

Online, Fall 2022, with the Arc of Bristol County’s Family Support Center. For families with special needs of all ages. The Instructor will be from

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How Insurance Affects IEPs

When: October 13, 2022 all-day

Webinar, October 13th, 2022, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch

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MassHealth Premium Assistance Insurance Help

When: September 22, 2022 all-day

Webinar, September 22nd, 2022, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch

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Inclusive “We Can Dance” Program for Youth

When: September 10, 2022 – October 15, 2022 all-day

Plymouth, September 10th – October 15th, 2022. For ages 3 – 5, and 6+. An inclusive, Rhythm and Dance Program Specifically designed for children and

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Easing Stress Around Eating With Picky Kids

When: August 25, 2022 all-day

Webinar August 25th, 2022, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Uncomplicating Mealtime With Kids Eat in Color. Mealtime can be difficult with picky eaters. Whether

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Addressing Back to School Anxiety

When: August 18, 2022 all-day

Webinar, August 18th, 2022, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. Addressing Back to School Anxiety: How to Plan for a Resilient Year Ahead. After more

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Lynn Area Family Mental Health Support Group

When: October 5, 2021 – November 9, 2021 all-day

In person Groups, every Friday in Lynn, MA, 6:30 p.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. * For families in the Winchendon area

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Supporting Your Child with Dyslexia

When: May 18, 2023 all-day

Webinar, May 18th, 2023, with Inclusion Matters, the West Bridgewater, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. welcome Dr. Joanna Christodoulou, Associate Professor at

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Sensory-Friendly Swim in Attleboro

When: August 27, 2022 all-day

Attleboro, MA, August 27th, 2022, with the Attleboro Norton YMCA Norton Outdoor Center. Join an inclusive swim time dedicated to individuals and families with sensory

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Inclusive Kids Carnival in Hadley

When: September 10, 2022 all-day

Hadley, MA, September 10th, 2022, with Whole Children / Pathlight Program. Free. Whole Children will be hosting a free Open House Kids Carnival on September 10

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Senior Inclusive Sports for Ages 45+

When: July 27, 2022 – September 28, 2022 all-day

Wakefield, MA, July 27th – September 8th, 2022, hosted by Communitas. Free. For adults with disabilities ages 45 and older. * Are you over the age

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Open Swim for Special-Needs Families

When: July 12, 2023 – August 30, 2023 all-day

Holyoke, Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO, July 12th – August 30th, 2023. Free. Family pool time for people with disabilities and their

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Adapted Bike Evaluations

When: July 30, 2022 all-day

Natick, MA, July 30th, 2022, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Do you or someone you love want to try riding an adapted bike? Sign up for

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“Mindful Meditation” at Minute Man Arc

When: July 19, 2022 – August 16, 2022 all-day

Concord, MA, July 19 – August 16, with the Minute Man Arc. Free. For adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Mindfulness is the basic human

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Virtual Adaptive Dance Teacher Training

When: August 5, 2022 – August 6, 2022 all-day

Virtual Class, August 5-6, 2022, with the Boston Ballet. Learn and practice strategies for teaching dance to individuals with disabilities and techniques for implementing Boston Ballet’s

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Facilitating Breastfeeding in Babies with Down Syndrome

When: July 28, 2022 all-day

Virtual Support Group, July 28th, 2022. With the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Designed for medical professionals including lactation consultants, nurses, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists,

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