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Inclusive holidays in Massachusetts are here, and there's lots of events for families of all ages to attend.
• Community Light Displays & Drive thrus open to all.
• Sensory and/or Disability Specific Holiday Events
Additionally, local support organizations are still offering disability workshops events all month long as well.
December Events Include:
• Access To Health Care & Transportation
• Bureau of Special Education Appeals in Massachusetts
• School Avoidance - with the Author of "Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up"
• Special Needs Dental Care Across The Lifespan
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
• Bridging The Gap For Transition-Aged DDS Adult Service Supports
• De-Mystifying the Housing Process of Transition Planning
We wish a Happy Hanukkah to all of our readers who celebrate it this season! Sharon Marie
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Bullying: What Parents Need to Know: Webinar, December 7th, with the Millis SEPAC - open to both parents and professionals. *This presentation addresses: what a bully is, the school’s legal obligation to prevent and address bullying, some strategies and tools for dealing with bullying, how to address bullying in the IEP... Read more
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Bureau of Special Education Appeals in Massachusetts: Webinar, December 7th. Open to all. The Westford SEPAC will host a Mediator from the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Hear the how and when to request a mediation or facilitated Team Meeting, how to prepare for and what to expect from mediation / facilitation at the BSEA....Read more
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School Avoidance - with the Author of "Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up" Webinar, December 14th, with the PPal Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Statewide meetings are meant only for parents / caregivers / family members / family partners of children with behavioral health needs. Speaker Brian Willoughby, PhD. is a licensed child clinical psychologist co-author of Bright Kids Who Can’t Keep Up, a book for parents...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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"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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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
Stoneham: Zoo Lights Holiday Walk Through
Westborough: Outdoor Hanukkah Celebration: 11/28
Waltham: Lions Drive-Through Light Display
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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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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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Inclusive Recreational Opportunities in Western Mass: Webinar, December 14th, with the Pathlight Group of Western Massachusetts. Pathlight is a private non-profit community organization that supports children, teens, and adults with developmental disabilities and their families.
Hear about barrier-free Recreation from...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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Adaptive/Therapeutic Skating: Norwood: Through 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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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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Learn About Adult Family Care in Massachusetts: Webinar, December 7th, with South Shore Support Services in Weymouth. Hear how Adult Family Care (AFC) is a Mass Health funded residential option, and is a family-centered living option that provides assistance with personal care and activities of daily living....Read more
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De-Mystifying the Housing Process of Transition Planning Webinar, December 6th, with the Riverview School in East Sandwich. Jillian Copeland, Founder of Main Street in Maryland and mom to a neuro diverse young man will share her personal journey, the story of Main Street and provide tips and insight on how to navigate the daunting process of determining what’s next...Read more
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Threshold Program Virtual Open House for Diverse Learners Virtual Information Session, December 13th, with Lesley University Threshold Program in Cambridge, MA. Young adults with diverse learning differences and their caregivers and families may learn about concentrations and curriculum, independent living skills training, social...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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