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2023 Massachusett's disability events for families include Inclusive Recreation, Advocacy, Mental Health and more.
Transition workshops will cover Housing, Mentoring and Finding Public Benefits for Adults with Aspergers /Autism.
January 2023 Events Include:
• 2023 Camp Fairs (non disability)
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• Serving on Groups That Make Decisions
• All Ages Inclusive Recreation for Winter 2023
• Bureau of Special Education Appeals
• Autism 101 for Newly Diagnosed Families
Transition-to-Adult Events Include:
• Boundaries & Relationships for Young Adults
• Easterseals MA Mentoring Groups
• Housing Options for Those w/ a Developmental Disability
• Public Benefits for Adults with Aspergers & Autism.
A New Year means new inclusive choices! Sharon Marie
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Serving on Groups That Make Decisions: Webinar Series, January 5th - February 16th, with Mass Families. Kathleen Amaral, Manager Of Education And Outreach & Family Coordinator For Operation House Call At The Arc Of Massachusetts, will guide families through a tool for those currently serving or wanting to serve on a decision-making group. This guide focuses on developing skills...Read more
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Universal Access Outdoor Connections with the State of Massachusetts: Virtual Event, January 20th, Topic - Winter Recreation- DCR Programs, Parks and Trails. The Department of Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts' state parks for visitors of all abilities and ages. Find out about accessible and adaptive...Read more
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2023 Camp Fairs (not disability specific):
• Boston Parents Paper’s 2023 Virtual Camp & Summer Expo: January to June
• Sudbury Summer Camp & Opportunities Fair: 1/23
• Teen Summer Expos: Newton & Lexington: 2/6 & 7
• Boston Camp Fair: February 11th...Read more
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Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts' Families: Webinar, January 10th, with the MassFamily Leadership Series, the Mass Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and more. Network with Advocacy Allies at these lunchtime sessions...Read more
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Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation" Webinar, January 12th, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. This interactive presentation will give a general overview of the BSEA mediation and facilitation processes, the roles of Mediators and Facilitators, how to prepare for mediation, what to expect from...Read more
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Looking for a Specific Town or Activity? Use our searchbar! The yellow arrow in the photo below shows where the search bar is on every page and calendar post.
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Autism 101: For Parents Of Newly Diagnosed Children Webinar Series, January & February, with the Lurie Center in Lexington. Autism 101 provides interactive lesson, question and answer sessions and the opportunity to connect with other families with newly diagnosed children with autism. If you’ve found yourself typing “my child diagnosed with autism” into the google search bar, this group will...Read more
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Meet the Department of Mental Health Commissioners: Virtual Town Hall, January 10th, 2023 with PPaL of Massachusetts. PPaL Statewide Meetings are only for people with lived experience - Family Members, Family and Support Specialists, and Caregivers. Guest DMH presenters: Brooke Doyle, Kelly English...Read more
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National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts: 2023/24 Scholarships Deadline, January 30, 2023. The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts is offering up to three scholarships. All applicants must: Be legally blind or have a visual impairment that requires the applicant to obtain services from a teacher of the visually impaired, be a resident of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, plan to pursue a full-time, postsecondar study in...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation - All Ages
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Open House for Miracle League Baseball in Western Mass: Chicopee, January 21st. Open to all current and prospective players ages 4 - 19 with disabilities and volunteers. Players will have the chance to play in a simulated Miracle League game, followed by a pizza party. There will be staff and volunteers there to answer questions about...Read more
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Adaptive Skating for All Ages Across Massachusetts: Brockton, East Boston, Holyoke & Worcester. Free admission and equipment use. Ice sleds, skate walkers, helmets, ice grippers are also available. Activities may include obstacle courses, a block tower, races, colorful balls and pucks to shoot around, and gently..Read more
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Indonesian Kung-Fu for Special Needs Ages 6 - 12: Northampton: With Milestones , January 9th - March 11th, 2023. For ages 6 - 12 with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills, with a focus on cooperation, respect, increasing self-awareness, and self-control. Students earn belts and stripes at their own pace, while learning the values of hard work and determination...Read more
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Art Explorations for Special Needs: Northampton: January 9th - March 11th, with Whole Children. For ages 13+ to adult including beginners. The class offers little bit of everything: drawing, painting, printmaking, fiber arts, and collage. Learn a new artistic technique, practice a known one, or bring one of those unfinished projects from home that you just haven’t gotten around to finishing...Read more
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Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Burlington / Andover, January 3rd - February 22nd,, with the Burlington Recreation Department. There will be an initial evaluation required for all new riders. Space and schedule availability is limited. Challenge Unlimited at Ironstone Farm is a therapeutic riding program. The movement of the horse strengthens the development of fine and gross motor skills and ...Read more
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Youth Para Swim Lessons: Quincy. January 8th - March 26th, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England. This program is for youth with a physical or visual impairment who are beginner or intermediate swimmers and who demonstrate typical cognitive and behavioral development. Lessons are staffed by experienced swim teachers. Lessons are generally taught at a 1 to 1...Read more
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Youth Wheelchair Basketball in Quincy: January 8th - March 25th, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England and Franciscan Children’s. Weekly wheelchair basketball practice for youth 5- 21. Wheelchair basketball brings athletes together to learn and enjoy playing the sport of wheelchair basketball. For players affected by Spina Bifida, spinal cord injuries, Cerebral palsy, leg ...Read more
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Young Athletes Special Olympics: Sandwich Recreation Department, January 18th - March 15th. Free. The Young Athletes program is an early introduction to sports and the world of Special Olympics for children ages 2 - 7 with intellectual disabilities. This is a sports & play program that focuses on fun activities important to mental and physical growth. A sports and play program, focusing on...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Mentoring Group for Young Women with Disabilities: Virtual Event, January 15th, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Thrive is a mentoring program for young women with disabilities. For ages 14+ . This is an opportunity to develop the skills of self-empowerment and to promote personal achievement and self-identity within a comm...Read more
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Epic Community Service for Disabilities: Boston & Worcester: Application Deadline - January 31, 2023. EPIC Service Warriors is a service-learning and leadership development program for youth with disabilities between the ages of 16-23. EPIC Service Warriors meet for one year to participate in community service projects in the cities of Boston and Worcester...Read more
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College Prep Mentoring Program for Neurodiverse High School Students: ln Person and Virtual Options, enrolling now for February 2023. The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell is offering the “Horizons”, mentoring program for neurodiverse college students. Horizons is a college preparation mentoring program for neurodiverse (e.g. autism, ADHD, learning disabilities) high-school juniors or seniors (or recent graduates) who plan to go to college. High school students meet with...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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