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Some of the biggest disability conferences for Massachusetts families are being held this March. Topics cover Down Syndrome, Adults with Autism, Special Education Law and more. It's also a big month for those looking for transition-to-adult programs. Just scroll down to find those workshops listed below the recreation events.
March Massachusetts Events Include:
• The author Dr. Temple Grandin at Boston University
• Disability Legislative Reception for All Families
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• "Visions of Community" Virtual Special-Needs Conference
• Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Conference
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
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• "A Roadmap Through Adulthood" Autism Conference
• DDS 101 Disability Transition-to-Adult Workshop
• Driving With Autism
The disability community is coming in like a lion this in March. Let's watch it roar. Sharon Marie
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Autism Burnout: Webinar, March 15th, with the MGH Aspire in Lexington. Free. Existing literature on the emerging topic of "autism burnout" will be reviewed during this workshop. Participants will learn about potential supports and strategies and share individual experiences. This discussion will be led by a self-advocate's first person account...Read more
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Improving Parent Participation in the IEP Process: Webinar Rebroadcast, March 15th, with SPaN Massachusetts. Parents are essential team members, but often do not feel empowered during team meetings. Parents and advocates can promote effective parent participation in the IEP process. Advocates can play a role in empowering parents...Read more
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"Visions of Community" Virtual Special-Needs Conference: March 19th, with The FCSN of Massachusetts. For parents and professionals. Topics include: IEPs and other special education issues, impact of trauma, self-care, health services and benefits, and transition planning. Workshops are offered in multiple languages, a Virtual Exhibitors expo...Read more
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Family Dynamics: Who Will Be There To Worry When I Am Not? Webinar, March 22nd, with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. Every family is unique; therefore, planning for who will be there next to take care of your child requires important conversations. Workshop presenter Patric Barbieri is an adult sibling of a person with a disability, Co-Director of ForeverParent, and...Read more
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Dr. Temple Grandin at Boston University: Boston University, March 18th. Dr. Temple Grandin, an adult with autism, is a professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University. She is the author of Thinking in Pictures, Emergence Labeled Autistic, Animals Make Us Human, The Way I See It, and The Autistic Brain. Dr. Grandin will speak about approaches to problem solving...Read more
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Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Virtual Conference, March 26th & 27th. The Key Note Speaker will be Sujeet Desai. Sujeet is a musician, motivational Speaker, and the first individual with Down Syndrome to play at Carnegie Hall. The conference also features a broad array of live interactive workshops, specialty workshops, a self-advocate track, an Exhibitor Expo/resources...Read more
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Wrightslaw Special Education Law & Advocacy Boot Camp: Nashua, NH, March 31st. This boot camp focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics & strategies for effective advocacy. This event and the topics are not about or specific to any one disability ..Read more
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Wheelchair Curling Open House, with Cape Cod Curling Falmouth, MA, March 6th. Participants will learn how to play the game of curling from Paralympian Meghan Lino. Meghan was born with Spina Bifida, and is from Falmouth. She is a 12-year curling veteran who has twice qualified to represent team USA in the Paralympics...Read more
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"All Access" Evening at The Museum for Kids with Disabilities Acton, March 5th, 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Free but a reservation-only event. Join the museum for a special, afternoon event for all their previous Especially for Me families, and any family with a developmental disability. Play and explore in the Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed exhibits during this time dedicated to....Read more
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Adaptive "The Singing Sailors": Sandwich, MA, March 12th - May 14th. For ages 10 and up. This program will provide individuals of all ages and all developmental and intellectual abilities an opportunity to learn about singing, dancing and experiencing music through rehearsals, performances, community outreach...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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Transition Planning Training: Webinar, March 3rd, with the FCSN of Massachusetts. Transition Planning Training. This presentation provides an understanding of the transition planning process. Discuss how to prepare for a transition planning meeting, using the transition planning form, the age of majority, the anticipated graduation date, options when the Team does not agree, including procedural...Read more
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Adult Family Care (AFC) Information Sessions: Webinar, March 8th & 9th, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill - Newburyport. AFC is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either family or non-family members a monthly tax-free stipend to care for people age 16 and older in a home setting, who cannot live safely on their own...Read more
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Threshold Program Virtual Information Session for Diverse Learners: Virtual Information Session, March 10th, with Lesley University Threshold Program in Cambridge, MA. Young adults with diverse learning differences and their caregivers and families will hear about concentrations and curriculum, independent Living Skills Training, social and psychological Development, ask questions...
and student spotlights on YouTube...Read more
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Prepping for Disability Transitions & Next Steps: Webinar, March 8th, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Discuss the transition to adulthood and the adult eligibility process with Education, Social Security disability lawyer Tere Ramos. Topics include: The Adult Eligibility Process, Preparing for Adulthood...Read more
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Driving With Autism: Webinar, March 17th, with a Disability Family Support Center in Peabody, MA. Not sure what driving is like? Limited by lack of transportation options?
This introduction to the Autism Driving Series presents a roadmap for how a new driver can get their license, obtain a learner’s permit to taking the road test...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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