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March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Individuals with a developmental disability often face additional challenges physical, emotional or rare disorders. The Massachusetts special-needs events we share often serve multiple challenges. One size does not fit all! For March Disability events, find: • Stress & Coping During COVID-19 • Visions of Community Virtual Conference • Boston Parents Paper’s Virtual Camp/Summer Expo: (Not a disability-specific event) • Transition from High School Disability Services • Understanding Employment Supports in Massachusetts Spring will bring more vaccinations and more in-person events back. It can't come soon enough! Sharon Marie.
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Visions of Community Virtual Conference: March 2nd - 6th, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. 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. An Virtual Exhibitors Expo with...Read more
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Stress & Coping During Covid-19: Webinar, March 11, with the PPaL of Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Socials are a place where you can find and share resources, be a part of informative workshops and brainstorm solutions to support your journey in raising a child with mental health needs....Read more
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The Homework Battle: Webinar, March 10, with a learning disability support school in Newton, MA. The Homework Battle: Understanding the breakdown and supporting your child’s independence, will cover the underlying causes of the daily homework struggle that can result in conflict and heartache, strategies to help students become successful independent learners... Read more
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Speech Skills in the Hybrid/Online Classroom: Webinar, March 6th, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress and 321 Foundation. Consider the challenges our children face in our new socially distant norm and leave with some ideas both in and out of the classroom to foster and build communication....Read more
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Life Training Series for Special-Needs Caregivers: Online, Session 1 through 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
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Special-Education Forums for Parents in Western Mass: Virtual Events, through April 21st, with the Pathlight Group. This is a facilitated online conversation about shared experiences, shared concerns and problem solving in a safe and supportive environment. The meetings will not be recorded, to respect private conversations....Read more
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American Sign Language Night: Virtual Event, March 10th, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. A free celebration of Deaf art, language, and culture for members of the Deaf community and friends. Entirely presented in ASL by Deaf artists, performers, and tour guides with voice interpretation and open captions...Read more
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21 Shades Family Support On-Line Group: March 11th, with the Mass Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an invitation only group...Read more
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Family-Friendly Hot Wheels Drive-Thru: March 29th - April 18th, Foxboro. A kid-focused event where families have a chance to to enjoy the larger-than-life showcase of Hot Wheels Monster Trucks and legendary vehicles from their own vehicles. The visit will be paired with an online audio companion. COVID-19 Protocols...Read more
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Accessing Community Services for Disabilities: Webinar, March 18th, with Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. A two part training to discuss resources and organizations that allow individuals to participate and access products and services during Covid. Part 1: Topics will include grocery shopping, banking ...Read more
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Transition Planning for Youth with Special Needs in Massachusetts: March 9, Free, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Learn why transition planning is important, about services, who is eligible, how to prepare for a transition planning meeting, know the options when the Team does not agree, including procedural due process rights, plan for the anticipated graduation date, and more...Read more
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Virtual College Open House for Diverse Learners: March 8, with Lesley University Threshold Program in Cambridge, MA. This virtual open house will offer young adults with diverse learning differences and their caregivers and families a chance to learnabout the Threshold Program from faculty, the admissions team, alumni....Read more
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"Job Searching for the Nuerodiverse" Webinar, March 20th, with MGH Aspire of Lexington, MA. Participants will learn how to use their knowledge of themselves to find jobs that match their skills and abilities. Find an overview of online job searching tools...Read more
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"Transition from High School Disability Services": March 23, with the Regional Manager of Self-Directed Services / Middleboro Office of the he Mass Department of Developmental Services (DDS). * This "DDS 101 Training" educates families on: How do I become eligible for DDS Services? What is the role of the DDS Area office? What can Family Support..Read more
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