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Local disability programs celebrating and educating for Black History Month include The Lived Experience of Dr. King, the Antiracism & Social/Emotional Learning Resources Showcase and the MASFEC's Black History Month Books weekly book recommendations for the family to read and learn together. More February Disability Events Include: • Developing a Safety Plan in the IEP: • Special-Needs Saving with ABLE Accounts • Public Benefits for Children with Special Medical Needs • Adaptive Basketball, Martial Arts, Zumba and Winter Fun • Work-Without-Limits Event for Disabilities: • Planning a Life: Considerations for Your Child’s Future Virtual planning allows us to Zoom to the most events for some Winter education and inclusion. Sharon Marie.
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The Lived Experience of Dr. King’s Dream: Virtual Celebration, February 5th, with Riverside Community Care of Dedham, MA. A music-filled celebration of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Black History Month. The program will feature a keynote speech by the Reverend Justin Lester, Pastor of... Read more
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Antiracism & Social/Emotional Learning Resources Showcase: Virtual Event, February 9th, with the The Social Emotional Learning Alliance for Massachusetts. Includes an on-line Resource Fair to help learn about offerings from multiple SEL providers. Topics will include addressing bias and using an antiracist approach to...Read more
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Developing a Safety Plan in the IEP: Webinar, February 5, with SPaN of Massachusetts. Participants will learn how the IEP can best be used as a tool to increase the safety of a child, thereby increasing the safety of all children and educators that interact with them in the school...Read more
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Public Benefits for Children with Special Medical Needs: Webinar, February 11th, with the CASE Collaborative of Concord, MA. The Mass Department of Public Health will present information about Public Benefits, how to apply, accessing Masshealth Commonhealth Insurance, what services are covered for children with disabilities, the Personal Care Attendant program...Read more
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Disabilities Bill-Sharing Virtual Session: February 24, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Disability organizations, advocates, legislators and the public are invited to present information about bills they are sponsoring in the 2021/22 legislative session...Read more
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Virtual Adaptive Zumba Classes:Through March 16th, with the Burlington, MA, Recreation Department. Looking for a way to stay active from home? Get moving and grooving with this Zumba class designed for participants at all ability levels....Read more
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Snowshoeing Recreational Therapy Program: Now through Winter 2021, with the Brookline Recreation Department. Strap on your snowshoes, its time for a fun time in the snow. Dates listed are for the entire winter. The Rec Department will …Read more
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Virtual Self-Advocate Conference For Massachusetts Families: February 13th, with Mass Advocates Standing Strong. Your Ideas Count is the 2021 theme. Take part in workshops and learn new skills. Keynote Speaker: Liz Weintraub has a long history of leadership in self-advocacy and is also the host of Tuesdays With Liz: Disability Policy For All, where...Read more
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Self-Directed Services with the DDS: Webinar Series, through March 9th, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Learn how Self Directed Services for adults with disabilities can help your family. Self-Direction is a process through which an individual/family can design...Read more
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Boundaries & Relationships Classes: On Line, Winter 2021, with Whole Children of Hadley, MA. This program offer separate classes: INTRO for ages 13 - 17, and Boundaries for ages 18+. About INTRO For ages 13 - 17 with special needs. Participants will learn about issues they’ll...Read more
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