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Autism Acceptance month events in Massachusetts are in full swing. Also find events for the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Visual Impairment communities, and a bullying webinar with Mass Advocates for Children. Transition events will cover ABLE accounts, Mental Health after high school, and College for Complex students. April Events Include:
• Anti-Bullying Workshop with Mass Advocates for Children
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• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Night with the WooSox
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• "Autism Connections" Conference in Western Mass
• Perkins Visual Impairment "In This Together" Conference
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Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
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• ABLE Accounts: A Dynamic Transition Tool
• Mass Office on Disability Work Experience Program
• Support Caregivers of Adults 18+ with Dev. Disabilities
• College Admissions for Complex Students
• Mental Health After High School
For caregivers, disability awareness and acceptance is every month! Sharon Marie
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Anti-Bullying Workshop with Mass Advocates for Children: Webinar, April 25th. This workshop will address best practices regarding the MA anti-bullying prevention law, schoolwide efforts to create safe and supportive environments, laws requiring IEP teams to address bullying, concerns about bullying as students adjust to being back in school with peers during the COVID 19 recovery...Read more
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Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Night with the WooSox: Worcester, April 29th. The Worcester Red Sox will host with a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night game presentation. The players will wear specialty jersey with the team name in sign language. There will be ASL interpreters live on the left and right field video boards during pregame and in between innings, closed captioning available...Read more
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"Autism Connections" Conference in Western Mass: Virtual Event, April 28th, with Autism Connections of Easthampton & Pittsfield. Keynote Speakers: Alix Generous, an #ActuallyAutistic advocate for advancing mental health reform and institutional treatment of autistic people, and Jed Baker, director of the Social Skills Training ...Read more
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Visual Impairment "In This Together" Virtual Conference April 30th, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Free. Designed for families of children with visual impairment from birth to age 7 and the professionals who support them. Keynote Topic: Promoting social-emotional development of students with visual impairments. Workshops will cover: Active Learning, Understanding CVI...Read more
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Building Social Inclusion: Playdates, Playgrounds & Classrooms: Webinar, April 14th, with the Northampton Public Schools Early Childhood Center. This workshop will discuss how facilitating positive social connections and interactions among early childhood learners is a critical component of early childhood education, and a priority for many parents/caregivers of young children...Read more
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Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Virtual Town Hall Webinar, April 27th. The MCB's Virtual Town Hall will focus on "What's New in Orientation & Mobility?" They will share information on their partnerships with the Department of Development Services (DDS) and The Carroll Center for the Blind. Topics will include: Navigation tools, Technology, Transportation and Street Crossing. ASL...Read more
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Demystifying the Pediatric Neuropsychological Evaluation Webinar, April 28th, with Commonwealth of Dedham / Needham. Dr. Karen Kiley-Brabeck, will explain what a neuropsychological evaluation entails, provide an overview of the process, discuss common reasons children are referred for assessments, identify the different skill areas assessed, and explore how families may utilize findings...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard: Hingham, April 16th. A dedicated hour for all families with disabilities, with a reduced number of guests and quieter, sensory friendly environment. The Weir River Farm Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard offers interacting with animals and sensory kits and headphones. A limited number of....Read more
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Burlington: Adaptive Karate & Softball
Concord: Inclusive Basketball for Teens & Young Adults:
Lexington: Adaptive "InclYOUsion" Multi-Sports
Millis: Adaptive Teen Basketball
Quincy: “Junior Varsity” for ages 5-10 with a Mobility Impairment
W. Springfield: Adaptive Martial Arts
TOPSoccer: Holden, Malden, Natick, Winchester...To see all listings scroll down the landing web page
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Project RIDE "Tune Up" Day: Springfield JCC, April 24th & 25th. Project RIDE provides special-needs children and young adults with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs in Western Massachusetts. This tune-up day is for trikes that need repair, to fit riders who might have grown out of their current trike, and to offer trikes to new riders....Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Days with Mass Audubon: Belmont on April 25th, Princeton on April 27th. Check with each for times. Some sites will have special hikes with nature guides available to recommend appropriate trails and guide your experience, while others provide self-lead. Also find All Persons Trails with wide, flat, ADA-accessible paths...Read more - scroll down the page
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Bailey’s "Autism Day" at the Zoo Boston, April 30th, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. with Bailey’s Team for Autism. Bailey's Team for Autism is a non-profit organization supporting organizations and individuals who fund research and/or provide training, resources, services and aid to individuals living with autism spectrum disorders and their families...Read more
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Sensory Friendly Movies"
"Sonic the Hedgehog"
* April 15th - Manchester, Nashua & Pelham, NH
* April 16th -Hyannis & Marlborough
* April 19th - Hyannis & Marlborough
“Bad Guys”
April 30th - Hyannis & Marlborough
May 3rd - Hyannis & Marlborough
May 20th- Manchester, Nashua & Pelham, NH
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Transition & Adult Events
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ABLE Accounts: A Dynamic Transition Tool Webinar, May 5th. Part of the free Schools for Children in Greater Boston workshops for students with IEPs, 504s, other accommodations and/or mental health challenges. * Hear how to use Able Accounts to earn and save money while still remaining eligible to receive benefits from SSI/SSDI. They have been used to save and invest money for college payments, car payments, job training and certification programs, vocational rehab...Read more
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College Admissions for Complex Students Webinar, April 14th, with Signet Education in Lexington, MA. Learn how applications are evaluated, changes in the admissions landscape due to the COVID-19 pandemic, how an intentional approach...Read more
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Transition Training for Families with Special Needs Webinar, April 25th, with Seven Hill Family Support Center of Worcester. Hear an overview of the transition planning process for students ages 14 to 22 years. Learn strategies that can help students receive important transition services mandated by special education laws, and needed to prepare youth for employment, independent living...Read more
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"Where Do I Start?" Webinar for Siblings of Those with Disabilities: April 27, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Where Do I Start? Who Do I Speak To? And What Should I Do if I'm Stuck? Learn what free and insurance-covered services are available, and advocate for your siblings. Speaker Kerry Mahoney, Director of Outreach and Education for The Arc of Massachusetts, will explore these topics...Read more
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Transition to Adult Services for Massachusetts Families Webinar, April 27th, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Learn what the difference is between The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health, The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, How old a child must be to start services...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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