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Caregivers are balancing summer fun while watching the Massachusetts' Covid-19 back-to-school, day habilitation program & workplace updates. The workshop "Updates of School Reopening in Massachusetts" is one upcoming event that covers school concerns for families.
For August Events, Find:
• Updates of School Reopening in Massachusetts
• Campamento de Abogacia Advocacy
• Summer Fair For Kids With Disabilities:
• Sensory-Friendly Days at Mass Audubon
• Accessible Beaches/Wheelchairs, Pools & Spray Decks
Transition to Adult Events Include:
• Merrimack Valley Self Advocates Group
• Brigham & Women’s Hospital Virtual Support Group for Caregivers of Adults 18+ with Developmental Disabilities:
• Transition to Adulthood Autism Workshop,
The sun is finally out - more please! Sharon Marie
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Updates of School Reopening in Massachusetts: Webinar, August 17, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Updates for School Reopening: Up-to-date DESE Guidance. Topics will include: Covid-compensatory services, Changes to the hospital and home school form, Evaluations, Districts trying to take students off of IEPs or switch to 504 plans without evaluations...Read more
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Adaptive Summer Sports: In Acton, Boston and Waltham, with Adaptive Sports New England. Find seated and standing adaptations or adaptive paddles for Cycling, Hawaiian Outrigger Canoeing, Kayaking, Stand-up Paddling, Tennis and Windsurfing. Not all sports available at all locations. Each sport is adapted to fit every individual’s needs, certified trainers on site...Read more
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Lives in the Balance Behavioral Summit Virtual Event, August 5 & 6, with Dr. Ross Greene, of Portland, ME. Collaborative & Proactive Solutions is a model Dr. Greene describes his books The Explosive Child, and Lost at School. It focuses on solving problems rather than on modifying behavior, collaborative solutions, proactive intervention, and research-based tools for assessment and intervention....Read more
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Campamento de Abogacia Advocacy: On-line training, July 31st, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible/likely eligible for services from the Mass Department of Developmental Services to participate. Open to primary caregivers of young children up to age 10 with developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses, and/or complex medical...Read more
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Summer Fair For Kids With Disabilities: with the Knights of Columbus of the Greater Chelmsford communities, August 8th. Free to Kids with disabilities and their families. Typical age of those attending is 5 - 30.
* Over 17 games, a craft corner, parachutes activities and prizes awarded....Read more
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Massachusetts Accessible Pools & Spray Decks: Outdoor Swimming Pool Lifts are at all of the State Parks and Recreation's pools to provide access to the water. Several pools also have ramps into the water or offer zero-depth entry. Select pools and spray decks also have beach wheelchairs for use. Contact the pool or spray deck to reserve a beach wheelchair or for...Read more
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Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts: Find sand and sunbathing beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. You will need to bring your own Coast Guard certified personal flotation device to use a floating beach wheelchair. It is best to call in advance to make a reservation to use a chair, especially... Read more
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Surfing with Smiles, Hampton, NH, August 5th. Free. An event for people with special needs and abilities to learn how to surf. Open to all ages. Join in on a night of surfing, beach games, and more. Surfing with Smiles' aim it to help build confidence and sense of reward, enjoying the beach, playing in the water, or staying dry on land and playing beach games. Registration is required for...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Days with Mass Audubon: Many locations offer "All Persons Trails" with wide, flat, ADA-accessible paths. August 18th - Habitat Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont, 4 p.m., August 20th - Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuary, Natick, 8 a.m., August 23rd - Broadmoor Wildlife Sanctuarys - Natick, 10:00 a.m., Worcester, 4:00 p.m...Read more (scroll through the page find the date/location of each
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Adaptive Recumbent Trike Rentals in Western Mass Northhampton, Summer 2021. Trikes will be available for rent to use on the nearby Manhan Rail Trail. Appointments only - no walks ins. Accessible cycles available include hand cycles, tandems, adult tricycles, and cycles offering more significant seating support...Read more
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Open Swim for Special-Needs Families in Western Mass Holyoke, Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO, August 2021. Free. Family pool times for people with disabilities and their families. Picnic tables on the grass and a playground with wheel chair swing and Mommy and Me swing are also available. Read more
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Para Track Meet & Running Clinic: Braintree, August 7th. The Adaptive Sports New England 2021 Track Meet and Running Clinic is a competition for youth and adult wheelchair racers and runners with and without disabilities in specific categories. There will also be a Running Clinic hosted by 2021 Paralympians...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Autism Housing Pathways Membership Meeting: Webinar, August 4th, with Autism Housing Pathways in Bedford, MA. This is a business meeting, discussing governmental affairs, recent and planned workshops and clinics, fundraising, and policies and procedures. Autism Housing Pathways is committed to...Read more
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Transition to Adulthood Autism Workshop, East Sandwich, August 5th. Free. Part of a Summer Autism Lecture Series for the public. August 5: Transition to Adulthood: Navigating the Challenges and Finding Opportunities for those who have Autism Spectrum Disorder in Massachusetts. Topics include healthcare, education, employment, public benefits, state agencies...Read more
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WRTA Paratransit Services Workshop Webinar, September 13, with THRIVE of Marlborough, MA. Learn more about the complementary paratransit service in the Worcester area for individuals with a disability that prevents them from using the accessible fixed bus routes. Riders must apply for ADA service and be...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. Something for everyone!
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