For African American History Month, the Massachusetts' Statewide Family Engagement Centers Family Literacy Calendar features books written and illustrated by historic authors and artists such as President Barak Obama, Ezra Jack Keats and more. For February/March Disability events, find: • Joey's Fund Family Grant for Autism • Life Training Series for Special-Needs Caregivers: • Boston Parents Paper’s Virtual Camp/Summer Expo: (Not a disability-specific event) • Work-Without-Limits Career Fair for Disabilities: • Basic Rights in Special Education "Transition Planning" We remain hopeful that local organizations who support our families will soon be able to see us all again in person. Stay well! Sharon Marie.

Disabilities' Bill Virtual Sharing Session: February 24, with the Mass Developmental Disabilities Council. Learn about State legislation being filed that will have an impact on Individuals with Developmental / Intellectual Disabilities and their families. Disability organizations, advocates, legislators, and individuals are invited to present information about bills they are sponsoring...Read more

Joey's Fund Family Grant for Autism: Through March 5th, 2021. For families in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine that are in need of financial assistance for their family member(s) with autism.* Must have family member(s) medically diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder...Read more

Life Training Series for Special-Needs Caregivers: Online, Session 1, February 24th - March 24th, with Mass Families and Multicultural Community Services. Creating Your Family Portfolio is a free interactive training designed to help families organize their ideas, vision, and goals for their current life situation and their future life..Read more

Massachusetts Statewide Family-Engagement Centers Black History Month Books: Virtual Reading Events, February 2021. For Black History Month, the Centers' family literacy calendar is devoted to works by and about African Americans. Read about great inventors, explorers, scientists, artists, athletes and leaders...Read more

Visions of Community Virtual Conference: March 2nd - 6th, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. For parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. Workshops will cover IEPs and other special education issues, impact of trauma, self-care, health services / benefits, and transition planning, in English, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Portuguese, Somali, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Plus an Virtual Exhibitors Expo...Read more

Social-Emotional Learning & Bully Prevention for Families with Special Needs Webinar, February 25, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). All parents are welcome and encouraged to participate....Read more

Equity in the Face of Uncertainty: Moving Forward Together: Virtual Disability Legislative Reception for Massachusetts' Families, March 3rd. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and their staff, and legislators to meet and catch up on legislative priorities and other important issues.* ASL will be provided, as well as CART in Spanish...Read more

Boston Parents Paper’s 2021 Virtual Camp & Summer Expos: February 20th. Not disability specific. This annual event features exhibits, staff and directors from 65+ day and overnight camp and summer programs. You will be able to select Virtual Camp Expos serving all areas of the Massachusetts...Read more

Virtual Accessible Martial Arts Classes with Easter Seals Massachusetts: Winter 2021/. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques...Read more

"All Access" Morning at The Museum for Kids with Disabilities: Acton, February 28th. Free but a reservation-only event. Join the museum for a special, afternoon event for all their previous Especially for Me families, as well as any family with a developmental disability....Read more

Adaptive Basketball For All Ages: Springfield: Springfield, MA, Winter 2021, with Kehillah at the JCC. Join in to practice, improve and learn new basketball skills. Kehillah is the Special Needs Department of the Springfield JCC...Read more

Parenting & Educating Children with Special Needs During COVID-19: Webinar, February 26, with Newton Wellesley Hospital Resilience Council. For parents and caregivers. A discussion of tools and strategies to support parents during this unusual school year...Read more

Adaptive Climbing for Ages 5 - 17: Somerville, February 28th. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts offers accommodations and equipment that assist those with any disability to get on a climbing wall. Volunteers will be on hand to help fit gear, guide new climbers and belay the ropes...Read more

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

Special Olympics Live Virtual Young Athletes Story Times for Amherst Area Families: Through April 24th, with UMass Amherst Special Olympics & Special Olympics Massachusetts. For ages 2-12 years. Each week volunteers and and families will alternate reading a fun children's story each week with interactive incorporated into...Read more

Learn to Adaptive Snowboard, Sit-Ski & More: Princeton, MA, March 4th, with Spaulding Adaptive Sports. For stand-up or sit-down skiers. Certified adaptive snow sports instructors will provide private lessons for skiers of all levels, regardless of ability or experience......Read more

Sensory- Friendly Ice Skating Recreational Therapy: 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

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

Virtual "Work Without Limits" Career Fair: February 23rd, with UMass. For College Students and Recent Graduates with Disabilities, connects job seekers with disabilities with leading employers who want to hire. Network and learn about available internships, job ...Read more

Planning for 2 Generations Workshop: Webinar, February 24th, with Minute Man Arc of Concord, MA. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, long after their parents have died. Hear about road map for your family’s Special Needs, ABLE accounts...Read more

Making Sense of Public & Private Support Systems for Adults on the Spectrum: Virtual Conference, February 24th - April 30th, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference - A Roadmap Through Adulthood: Making Sense of Public and Private Support Systems for Adults on the Spectrum is an on-demand...Read more

Mental Health Transition Event: What Makes a Difference for Youth of Color? Virtual Event, March 3rd, with PPaL of Massachusetts. For family members, young adults, family partners, clinicians, educators, social service agency workers, and community members supporting youth/ families of color...Read more

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

Basic Rights in Special Education: Transition Planning Webinar, March 3rd, with the Hudson, MA, SEPAC. For parents of youth in special education ages 14 - 22 transitioning out of school. The information will provide: why transition planning is important, services that could be included, who is eligible, procedural due process rights for resolving disputes...Read more

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