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Massachusetts' disability events in June include info on local Special Education Law, and participating in your school's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Transition -to-Adult events feature support for People of Color with an Asperger / Autism profile and a Puberty Clinic. More Summer Events Include:
• PTCI Special Ed. Law Training for Massachusetts Families
• Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) Summer School
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• Understanding and Managing Meltdowns 101
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
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• Temple Grandin at the The Western Mass Self Advocacy Conference
• Support for People of Color with Aspergers / Autism
• Puberty Clinic for Young Adults with Disabilities
We've all been waiting for this inclusive summer to start - let's enjoy every bit of it! Sharon Marie
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Parent Consultant Training Institute (PTCI) For Massachusetts Families: Online, June 27th - August 8th, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs. This training is designed to provide parents and professionals with a solid foundation in special education laws, procedures, and related subjects. Develop your knowledge to support your own child in special education or to becoming an advocate...Read more
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Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment Family Conference Boston, MA, June 26, with Perkins School for the Blind. For individuals with CVI, families, medical professionals, educators, therapists, providers, and advocates. Cerebral visual impairment / cortical visual impairment (CVI) is a disorder caused by damage to the parts of the brain that process vision. Join in the CVI community....Read more
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Understanding and Managing Meltdowns, 101: Webinar, July 7th, with MGH Aspire in Lexington. Free. For parents and caregivers of elementary school-aged children with ASD or a similar social profile who are looking for an introduction to the topic of Managing Meltdowns. Participants will review typical triggers, strategies to help manage each phase of the meltdown...Read more
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Moving Forward in a Post-Pandemic, New Normal World Webinar, June 29th, with The Western Mass Family Leadership Program. The challenges faced by families impacted by disabilities increased dramatically over the past two years. But how can families return to normal? And what should normal mean? This workshop will look at strategies to move forward with managing family life...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Introduction to Adaptive Cycling: Boston, Moakley Park, June 25th. For summer 2022 the Boys & Girls club of Dorchester is offering Introduction to Cycling Clinic with the Northeast Passage. They will have adaptive bikes for participants to try, or the option of bringing their own bikes to ride around with friends. No experience is...Read more
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Mud Day at the EcoTarium: Worcester, June 25th. This is not a disability-specific event but the venue does have accessibility. Activities include: Make Mud Pies and Mud Creature Sculptures, Mud Painting, Mud Toss Games, Barefoot Sensory Walk. Portions of the EcoTarium's outdoor trails are paved, Wheelchairs, ECV scooter, lockers, single/ double strollers may be rented...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Movies:
AMC: Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, N. Dartmouth, Tyngsboro
"LightYear", 6/25
O'Neil Cinemas: Littleton, MA, Epping, NH
“Minions 2: The Rise of Gru”, 7/2
“Thor: Love and Thunder”, 7/9
Regal’s Cinemas: Bellingham, Hyannis, Marlborough.
“LightYear”, 6/25 & 6/28...Read more
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Open Swim for Special-Needs Families: With the Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO, July 6th - September 14th. Free. Family pool time for people with disabilities and their families in the Western Massachusetts communities. Picnic tables on the grass and a playground with wheel chair swing and Mommy and Me swing are also available. Participants are required to fill out a...Read more
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"Morningstar Access" Museum Event : June 24th. "Masks Optional" event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children's Museum with few other visitors and less concern about infections and large crowds. Masks Optional Events: Masks are recommended but not required for visitors...Read more
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Easterseals MA Adaptive Swim: Worcester July & August - Free. For ages 5 -12, and 13+. This adaptive recreational swim program (these are not swim lessons) will be led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the water. Open to individuals with disabilities of all ages and their families...Read more
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Surfing with Smiles: Hampton, NH, June 30th. An event for people with special needs and abilities to learn how to surf. Open to all ages. Join in on a night of surfing, beach games, and more. Surfing with Smiles' aim it to help build confidence and sense of reward, enjoying the beach, playing in the water, or staying dry on land and playing beach games...Read more
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Adaptive Youth Tennis in Lexington: July 6th - August 10th. For ages 6 - 11 and 12 - 18. Adaptive Tennis Lessons are available to children and teens who identify with having a disability and /or may require additional support and modifications to be successful within the program. All levels are welcome. The class will go over basic strokes while playing games, practicing skills, social...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Temple Grandin Featured at the Self Advocacy Conference for Western Mass Springfield, June 25th. Keynote Speaker and Adult with Autism, Dr. Grandin, is the renowned author of Thinking in Pictures, Unwritten Rules of Social Relationships, and many others. Today she is a professor of Animal Science at Colorado State University, and has a successful career consulting on livestock handling equipment design, animal welfare...Read more
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"Your Next Star Academy" Hands-on Training Program: Charlestown, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress. Applications due by June 24. Program runs August 15-19, 2022. This career preparedness Academy is for individuals with Down syndrome ages 22+. It is a hands-on training program for a group of prospective employees with Down syndrome interested in entering the workforce...Read more
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Support Group for People of Color with an Asperger / Autism profile: Online, June 27th, with the Asperger / Autism Network of Watertown, MA. Free. Open Support Group for people of color (18+) with an Asperger/Autism profile. These spaces are peer led and provide an opportunity for participants to explore how their multiple identities show up and address their specific needs, by sharing...Read more
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Adult Siblings "Sharing Space" Workshop: Virtual Event, June 28th, with the Mass Sibling Support Network. This Sharing Space for adult siblings to share joys and concerns related to having a brother /sister with disabilities. Often these events devote a significant amount of time to sharing resources, so come ready to share. The MSSN creates welcoming communities for siblings across the lifespan ...Read more
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Navigating Services & Supports Transition Workshop Webinars, July 20th. Arc of Massachusetts Transition Webinars will offer different topics each month as group consultations. These consultation sessions provide information and resources for specific areas of need, who to call, where to go, and best practices to guide...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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