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Special-Needs Educational & Holidays Info - Virtual events, webinars, recreation, and support throughout Massachusetts for ALL families with special needs.
December events include: • Holiday Drive or Walk-Thru Light Shows • Parent and Sibling Support Groups • Transition-to-Adult Events
As always, scroll down to see upcoming Recreation and Transition-to-Adult opportunities. Our December 28th issue will have exciting 2021 new events for you! Have a wonderful Holiday. Sharon Marie.
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Webinars, through January 2021, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Getting “cabin fever” from COVID-19? Want to chat with some other parents who are feeling the same way? * Join Vinfen’s Family …Read more
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Online line groups, through January 2021, with the JFCS of Newton / Waltham, MA. A free support group for kids ages 8-14 who have siblings with special needs...Read more
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Webinar, December 21, with., Boston Public Schools Parent University. The Assistant Director of Transition with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Department will be the speaker …Read more
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Applications close on January 30th, 2021. For graduating high school seniors in Massachusetts who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking to assist in their goals of …Read more
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Now through Winter 2021, with the Brookline Recreation Department's. The music will be turned down, and the host will reduce noise and lights. *Ages - please inquire with the host …Read more
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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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Springfield, through January 2021, in person. Project RIDE provides special-needs children and young adults with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs in Western Massachusetts. * COVID-19 Protocols...Read more
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Online, December 19th. Join in with the athletes, coaches and volunteers of working to chang the way the world sees individuals with intellectual disabilities. * Information about your current...Read more
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* Attleboro: La Salette Christmas Lights Walk Through * Foxboro: Drive Through "Magic of Lights" * Haverhill: Drive Through Holiday Light Show * Lancaster: Drive-Through Holiday Light Show * Loudon, NH: Drive Through "Gift of Lights" * Marshfield: Drive-Through Holiday Light Show * Middleboro: Drive-Thru Festival Of Lights, December 12th & 13th * Northhampton/Florence: Drive-Through Holiday Lights * Southwick: Winter Wonderland Drive Thru Tour * Stoneham: Zoo Lights Holiday Walk Through Read more on our Recreation Page
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Transition to Adult Event Events
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Webinar Series, January 6th - March 9th 2021, 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 and direct their own services, thus providing people with more options. * Self-Direction gives people the opportunity to use their allotted DDS Budget to purchase supports and services that meet their needs and goals. * This enables the principal of self-determination...Read more
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Webinar, December 21st, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA.For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability...Read more
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Virtual Classes, December 28th & 30th, 2020, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. Learn about post-secondary education options, college applications, requesting disability accommodations, financial aid and scholarships …Read more
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Virtual Meetings with Kehillah JCC Springfield. Best Buddies is a non-profit global organization that creates opportunities for one to one friendships for people with social, intellectual or developmental disabilities. * The Kehillah Best Buddies is now able to accept teens from all Western MA school districts...Read more
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