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January's disability events feature State of Massachusetts' sessions from the departments of Mental Health, Special Ed., Developmental Services and the Mass Rehab Commission. Plus new listings for Recreation & Transition to Adult topics. January Events Include:
• Disability-friendly Vaccine Event in Boston
• Special Ed. Conversation with the State of Massachusetts
• Meet Department of Mental Health Commissioners
• An Intro to DDS Family & Autism Support Services
• Review of Bureau of Special-Education Appeals Decisions
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
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• Listening & Learning Forum with the Mass Rehab Commission
• How to Find Public Benefits for Adults with Aspergers / Autism in Any State
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• Thinking About Housing "Housing 101"
We hope everyone is staying safe as possible from COVID, and your New Year is off to a wonderful start! Sharon Marie
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Supporting Siblings of Youth with Mental Health Needs January 6th, 2022 with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative a program for caregivers and siblings for families in Massachusetts. This event is a collaboration of UMass Medical School, PPAL, MCPAP, and Greater Worcester Community Foundation...Read more
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Disability-friendly Vaccine Event: Boston January 7th. The Mass Developmental Disabilities Network's VaxAbilities program supports people with sensory and/or other accommodation needs to have a positive and comfortable vaccination experience. These events have extra staff to provide skilled support to people with disabilities and/or sensory support needs. ..Read more
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Autism Spectrum Disorders Workshop for Western Mass Families: Webinar, January 7th, with Clinical & Support Options of Amherst / Northampton. Are you a parent / caregiver of a child on the autism spectrum? Or a service provider looking to learn more? Hear about the basics of Autism Spectrum Disorder, its core symptoms and the ways in which those symptoms manifest at different ages and situations. * Facilitated by clinical psychologist...Read more
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Meet Department of Mental Health Commissioners: Virtual Town Hall, January 11th. PPAL Statewide Meetings are only for people with lived experience, including Family Members, Family Partners, Family Support Specialists, Parents /Caregivers, Others in Family Support Roles. Presenters include DMH Commissioner Brooke Doyle...Read more
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An Introduction to DDS Family & Autism Support Services: Webinar, January 13th, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Sethany Griffin, Program Director of Family Support Services at Vinfen, will be presenting an overview of Family Support Services available through DDS. Sethany is also a mother to an individual with autism who also has an intellectual and developmental disability and experiences...Read more
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Review of Bureau of Special-Education Appeals Decisions: Webinar, January 14th, 2022, with The Special Needs Advocacy network in Massachusetts. SPaN will host a special education attorney who will review Bureau of Special Education Appeals case rulings from across Massachusetts. Typically, the selection of cases will reflect...Read more
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A Jornada como Pai de uma criança especial - atípica (Your Journey Parenting A Child With Differences) em Framingham e como um webinar, 15 de Janeiro, com the Council Of Parent Attorneys & Advocates of Massachusetts. Entenda os sinais, intervenções necessárias e como obter apoio. Como saber se meu filho precisa de serviços de apoio? ...Read more
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Behavioral Training with the Author of "The Explosive Child": Virtual Event, January 20 & 22nd, with Dr. Ross Greene. Collaborative & Proactive Solutions is the model Dr. Ross Greene describes in his books The Explosive Child and, Lost at School. This model focuses on solving problems rather than on modifying behavior, collaborative...Read more
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Adaptive Rock Climbing in West Springfield. Through June 20th, with CHD Disability Resources. For paraclimbers, and climbers with physical disabilities. An opportunity to have fun and connect with fellow adaptive climbers. Participants must be age 13 or older. All skill levels and physical disabilities are welcome....Read more
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Sensory-Sensitivity Museum Event: Providence, January 8th, with the RI Museum of Arts & Science. Make reservations for 10 AM to 12 PM (two hours prior to opening to the general public). Accommodations are set up to support welcoming environment and experience for individuals affected by various degrees of sensory...Read more
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Adaptive Skating: Acton: January 8th - March 26th. Created to teach skating skills to people of all ages with special needs. They provide a 1/1 partner for most skaters with individualized instruction. If ready and able, the skater will graduate into a small group setting. Skating independently will be the ultimate goal for most skaters, depending on their abilities. Prior skating experience is not needed...Read more
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Inclusive Cha-boom Yoga & Zumba for Youth & Teens: Virtual Sessions, January 5th - April 27th, with the Arc of Bristol County in Attleboro, MA. Cha-boom is chair and regular Zumba combined. Adults and young adults with disabilities up to age 17 can get together with friends and get moving. Hear some of your favorite songs...Read more
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Inclusive Soccer in Concord: With the Concord, MA, Recreation Department, January 8th - March 26th. For ages 2 - 7 with special needs. Super Soccer Stars Shine Program uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills to individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities including but not limited to, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Down Syndrome, ADHD and PDD -NOS. Classes are ...Read more
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Special Olympics Power Lifting in Andover: Through January 23rd, 2022. . Free. The Andover / North Andover YMCA is teaming up with Massachusetts Special Olympics to offer Powerlifting for athletes ages 16 and up. This program will give athletes with disabilities the opportunity to train in deadlift, squat and bench press , along with...Read more
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Adaptive Free Swim for Teens & Young Adults: Charles River YMCA in Needham, Winter & Spring. Free and open to those with special needs. All teens and young adults welcome, with and without disability (companions, aides and therapist are welcome) * Enjoy swim laps, workout...Read more
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Adaptive Aquatics in Springfield, MA: Winter 2022, with the JCC Springfield. For all ages with special needs. One instructor for each participant. Program usually runs on Saturdays and Sundays with 1:1 student to instructor ratios.
Children learn water safety skills. Entry to the pool includes stairs, ladder, and handicap lift access...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Thinking About Housing "Housing 101": Webinar, January 13th, with the Arc of Bristol County in Attleboro, MA. The Autism Housing Pathway's “Housing 101” introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay for housing and supportive services - including for those without DDS supports. Some examples are given of how these can be combined with private funds to create housing....Read more
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Mass Advocates for Children's "Young Adult Leaders Fellowship": Application Deadline: January 19th. For young adults 18-26 with an intellectual disability or/and autism. This fellowship offers an opportunity to learn professional skills needed to self-advocate and on behalf of other youth with disabilities. This will include working with and learning from MAC staff as they focus on advocacy...Read more
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Preparing High School Students with Disabilities for College: On-line sessions, January 12 – 21, with Westfield State University’s Banacos Academic Center. For students with any and all disabilities, and for those with the possibility of needing support services. Students with disabilities going to college should understand that they will be expected to perform and will be assessed in the same manner as their peers. Disability/Accessibility Services staff from the other Massachusetts Universities and a ...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.
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