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Inclusive Holiday Events in Massachusetts are coming right up. This newsletter breaks out the holiday events into: Community Light Displays & Drive thrus open to all, Sensory-Friendly/Disability Specific, and Santa Cares events. Plus we are listing plenty of local upcoming disability workshops and information events.
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November & December Events Include:
• Boston Special-Needs Virtual Resource Fair
• Public Benefits For Children With Special Medical Needs
• Massachusetts' Anti-Bullying Law and IEP & School-Wide Strategies To Prevent Bullying Of Students with Disabilities
• Special Needs Dental Care Across The Lifespan
• Blind & Visual Impairment Technology Fair
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
• The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Plan
• Transition: Using The IEP To Create Success
Have a very happy and safe Thanksgiving! Sharon Marie
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Boston Special-Needs Virtual Resource Fair: November 18th. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council and the Office of Special Education at Boston Public Schools. Speak directly with representatives from local resources...Read more
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Dysgraphia / Dyscalculia Workshop: Webinar, November 19th, withSPaN of Massachusetts. Attendees will be able to identify best practices in assessment and intervention for dysgraphia and dyscalculia. Discuss the misconceptions and controversies associated with dysgraphia and dyscalculia, and gain..Read more
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Blind & Visual Impairment Technology Fair: Virtual Event, November 23rd, with Carroll School for the Blind in Newton, MA. Free. Attend informative presentations, visit with assistive technology exhibitors in breakout rooms, and find the products and services you need to live as independently as possible. Get relevant information you can act on during featured informational workshops on a wide variety of important topics. There will be live Q&A sessions...Read more
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Special Needs Dental Care Across The Lifespan Webinar, December 7, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham. Hear about special needs dental care across the lifespan. For children with developmental disabilities, dental care succeeds when each child’s unique reactions to their environment are considered ...Read more
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Special Education Law in Massachusetts: Webinar, December 10th, with the SPaN Massachusetts. Dr. Russell Johnston, Deputy Commissioner of Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, will present a look back on the journey of special education from its early beginnings, current status and where...Read more
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Holiday Light Shows for All Families
Attleboro: La Salette Christmas Lights Walk Thru
Foxboro: Holiday Drive Thru “Magic of Lights”
Haverhill: North Shore Drive Thru Holiday Light Show
Lancaster: Drive-Thru Lights at the Lancaster Fairgrounds
Loudon, NH: Drive Through “Gift of Lights”
Marshfield: Drive-Thru Holiday Light Show
Mendon: Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Tour
Northhampton: Look Park Drive-Thru Holiday Lights
Peabody: Menorah At The Mall, 12/1
Stoneham: Zoo Lights Holiday Walk Through
Westborough: Outdoor Hanukkah Celebration: 11/28
Waltham: Lions Drive-Through Light Display
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"Caring Santas" for Special Needs: "Caring Santa", Braintree, Burlington, Chestnut Hill, Peabody, Manchester, Nashua & Salem (NH), and Saugus. A private photo experience for children with special needs and their families. Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and have their photo taken with him. Reservations are required...Read more
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Accessible Martial Arts & Adaptive Recreation Demo: Boston, December 4th. Led by Easter Seals Massachusetts' President and the Public Affairs & Youth Services Program Specialist. They will also be showcasing Volt hockey, power soccer, bocce, martial arts, and more. All sports are designed for those with physical mobility impairments...Read more
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Adaptive/Therapeutic Skating: Norwood: November 21st - January 23rd, 2022. The Skating Club of Boston® Adaptive / Therapeutic Skating provides children and adults with disabilities an opportunity to participate in a specialized skating experience. The program works with each skater and family to tailor their individual instructional need...Read more
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Adaptive Skating: Acton: through December 18th. For people of all ages with special needs. The host provides a 1/1 partner for most skaters with individualized instruction. Skating independently will be the ultimate goal for most skaters, depending on their abilities. Prior skating experience is not needed to participate. Skaters learn basic...Read more
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Sensory-Sensitive Museum Saturday: Providence, December 4th. Free to RI students who enroll through the ACN-EnrollRI website. The Rhode Island Museum Of Science & Art offers a sensory-friendly environment with hands-on, open-ended exhibits and interactive activities for all ages. Accommodations include managing background sounds and lights...Read more
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Community Sled Hockey Practices: Charlestown & Everett, through December 19th. Sled hockey enables youth and adults to play hockey in a seated position with blades beneath them. Players propel themselves by using sticks with picks on the end, or with the assistance of a designated pusher. Coaching and equipment are provided...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Arc of Massachusetts Disability Transition Conference: Virtual event, November 4 - 18th. For families of teens and adults with special needs ages 13-26. This conference webinar series will demonstrate how the LifeCourse Frameworks and Tools can help you create seamless, successful transitions into the adult world...Read more
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The Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Savings Plan Webinar, November 21st, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress. For parents/caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome ages 13-22. Hear how individuals with disabilities and their families can save and pay for qualified disability expenses while keeping benefits such as Supplemental Security Income, Medicaid... Read more
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Sharing Space for Siblings During COVID-19 -Adult Siblings: Virtual Event, November 22nd, with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. Join in on their Sharing Space for adult siblings to share joys and concerns related to having a brother/sister with disabilities. This event will devote a significant amount of time to sharing resources...Read more
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There's just not enough room! Find lots more events and recreation on our category tabs on our website. Below are our pages dedicated to specific disability challenges and needs. Something for everyone!
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