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Sensory Friendly and Inclusive Halloween events in Massachusetts are the focus of our Recreation section this week. Additionally, find workshops covering a variety topics important to caregivers:
October Events Include:
• How Insurance Affects IEPs
• Planning Successfully for Life After the IEP
• Managing Challenging Behavior in Youth Sports:
• Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Event: Worcester
• Department of Developmental Services 101
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
• Transition-to-Adult Disability Resource Fairs in Sturbridge and Wakefield
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• "Planning a Life" After Special Education Conference
• Self-Directed Disability Services with the Mass DDS
Fall brings leaves, crisper air and a bevy of events to help plan the next steps for your loved one. We are ready! Sharon Marie
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How Insurance Affects IEPs: Webinar, October 13th, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free "Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom. Registration required.* Spanish translation available. All presentations will be recorded and posted...Read more
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Massachusetts's Celebrates International White Cane Day Virtual Event, October 14th, with the Mass Commission for the Blind. Discuss the history of the white cane, the “White Cane Law”, white cane benefits, traveling recommendations, the impact of COVID-19, and more. White Cane Awareness Month is to promote better understanding of what a white cane means...Read more
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But She's Only 12: Planning Successfully for Life After the IEP: Webinar, October 18th, with SPaN Massachusetts. Advocates and families of children on IEPs can plan for successful postsecondary adult life, even before the age of 14. Hear an overview of basic legal requirements for transition assessment and services under IDEA 2004, and which knowledge and skill sets are important...Read more
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Challenging Bias in Education: Webinar, October 14th, 2022, with SPaN of Massachusetts. Explore how our personal identities and experiences impact our view of the events and people around us and our work. The presenter will be Dr. Raul Fernandez, a Lecturer and former Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity & Inclusion at Boston University’s Wheelock College of Education...Read more
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Managing Challenging Behavior in Youth Sports: Webinar, October 18th, with Think:Kids at Mass General Hospital Department of Psychiatry. Hear practical strategies on how to handle challenging behavior in youth athletics that can help young people cope with adversity and even...Read more
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Special Needs Legal & Estate Planning Lexington, MA, October 18th, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Hear Karen Mariscal, a special needs estate planner, discuss special needs trusts, guardianship, and government benefits advocacy. Karen also is the mother of a 30-year-old son with autism and intellectual disability. She will explain how a Trust works, why a Special Needs Trust is different from...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Event: Worcester: October 23rd, Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Event, Ecotarium, Worcester The Mass Developmental Disabilities Network and their partners are offering a VaxAbilities event. Free for participants and their family, caregiver, guardian, or parent(s). Those age 5+ will also get a $25 gift card. Walk-ins welcome. The vaccine is free. ID and Health Insurance are not required. First doses, second doses, and boosters available for all approved ages. All vaccine brands available...Read more
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Department of Developmental Services 101: What You Need To Know: Webinar, October 26th, in English, Spanish and Portuguese, with the Massachusetts' Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. DDS 101 is a presentation on who they are, who may be eligible, how to apply and what is available. Topics discussed will include: Eligibility, Transition, Self Direction, Autism...Read More
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Sensory Friendly & General Halloween/Fall Events
* Burlington: Sensory Trick or Treating, 10/27
* Georgetown: Trick or Trunk Inclusive Event, 10/22
* Hingham: Not-So-Spooky Haunted House, 10 -14,15,21,22
* Holliston: Trunk or Treat with the Holliston SEPAC, 10/22
* Lexington: Sensory- Friendly All Ages Harvest Fest, 10/15
* Northampton: Inclusive Halloween Dance, 10/ 28
* Pembroke: Autism Eats Halloween Dinner Party, 10/24
* Providence: Sensory-Friendly Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 10/25 & 26
* Waltham - Halloween Dance for ages 13 - 22, 10/21, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress.
* Westwood: Halloween for Families with Autism, 10/23
* Sturbridge: Sensory-Friendly Halloween, 10/22 & 31
Lots more events on our Recreation Page...Read More
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Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass: Springfield, MA, October 8th. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum's Sensory Friendly Saturdays provide less noise, less bright light, and cool-down spaces.. The museums will open early, with some exhibits modified to provide an opportunity for people with a range of differing abilities to...Read more
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Para Sports Day in Medford: Tufts University, Medford, October 16th. Free and open to all ages with a mobility or vision impairment. The Adaptive Sports New England Para Sports Day will also feature many adaptive organizations from throughout New England. This day is designed to introduce Paralympic sports and skills to participants with a mobility or visual impairment...Read more
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CP Soccer for Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury: Through November. Free. CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory and active. Come to any clinic date you choose. Meet and play soccer with other kids with CP. This special training program is paving the way for some kids to play at the Paralympic level. To qualify, players... Read more
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Wings for Autism® Logan Airport, Boston, November 5th, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of children with autism, creating a travel test run to help ease the stress of airline travel. By getting comfortable with the airport and flight experience without actually leaving the airport, parents and their children with special needs can gain...Read more
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SensiPlay Sensory Groups in Western Mass: With the JCC Springfield, partnership with Bay Path University. Facilitated by a Registered Occupational Therapist and Occupational Therapy graduate students. Sessions focus on socialization through activities such as multi-therapeutic swings, a ball pit, fine motor tools, gross motor...Read more
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Adaptive Track in Brighton: Through November 1st, with Fast Feet and the Franciscan Children's Adaptive Track program. Ffree and open to participants of all abilities ages 6-21. During weekly sessions, athletes will build their endurance, speed and movement patterns...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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South Valley Disability Transition Resource Fair: October 19th, in Sturbridge, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. For individuals, ages 13 - 26, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and transition specialists. There will be Keynote speaker, workshops, and a Vendor Exhibitor Hall with Adult Serving Agencies and Residential Options, Recreation and Community...Read more
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Adult Autism Resource Fair for Families in Northeast Mass: Wakefield, MA, October 20th, with the Northeast Arc. Meet local special-needs resources to families and youth transitioning to adult services for Autism in Northeastern, Massachusetts that offer Financial Assistance, Mental Health, Transition, Health & Fitness, Employment, Continuing Education, Recreation, Advocacy...Read more
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Recreation for Special Needs Adults in the Commonwealth Webinar, October 11th, with the Special Needs Housing and Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Hear about resources about the local recreational and social opportunities for our population. The presenters include: Melissa Carter is the Coordinator of Adaptive Programs for Natick, Paula Rizzo, the Integration and Recreational Coordinator, Read more
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Self-Directed Disability Services with the DDS: Webinars, October 26th, November 1st & 16th, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Join interactive discussions about expanding choices and control through Self Directed Supports. Design individualized services to meet your loved one's and family's needs through the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice...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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