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Other Events
This page contains information regarding workshops, speakers and other events that you may find helpful. They are offered by other organizations so please check the links provided for further information and pre-registration information. These listings are being provided as an information service to our members - it does not constitute an endorsement by SSEPAC.
EVENTS/PROGRAMS - IN THE LOCAL AREA
The EK Shriver Center at UMASS Medical School conducts an extensive program of research on the causes, treatment, and prevention of intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as understanding typical development. Research programs looking for participants can be found by clicking on this link Shriver Research
FREE WORKSHOPS - IN THE LOCAL AREA
Here are a few of the free workshops that are being held in the local area. Click on the links for more detailed information.
For listings of many events and workshops such as:
Products & Technology that Change People's Lives - Assistive Technology & Universal Design in Massachusetts: September 23rd, 2011, 9:00 a.m to 6 p.m., Boston, Massachusetts.
Shonda Shilling - Author of The Best Kind of Different: September 21st, 2011, Norwood MA, Vinfen's Honoring Our Local Heroes Event
Spina Bifida Conference – Understanding the Issues, Celebrating the Strengths: October 1, 2011 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sturbridge, Massachusetts
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day in Boston: October 1st, 2011, 12 Noon – 3 p.m., New England Aquarium, Boston
Ellie Bloom Olympics: September 24th, 2011. 10 a.m., DeFazio Field, Needham, MA
as well as others across Massachusetts, please check SPED Child Mass.
Executive Function Skills Seminars. These are seminars open to the public, usually sponsored by PAC's. Please click this link Executive Function seminars by Sarah Ward to view the calendar for seminars open to the public and their dates and locations.
Various Special Education Seminars are offered by the Federation For Children With Special Needs (FCSN). Please check this link FCSN workshops for further information, pre-registration and to reference all of their workshops that are currently scheduled.
Basic Rights
October 2011
10/17/2011 Foxborough, Public Safety Building, McGinty Room, 8 Chestnut Street, 7-9pm
10/18/2011 Canton, Canton High School, 900 Washington Street, 7-9pm
10/19/2011 Braintree, Thayer Public Library, 789 Washington St, 6:30-8:30pm
10/24/2011 Norwood, Savage Center room 219, 275 Prospect St, 6:45-8:45pm
April 2012
4/25/2012 Franklin, Municipal Building, 355 East Central Street, 7-9pm
An IEP for my Child
February 2012
2/9/2012 Quincy, An IEP for My Child, Quincy High School, 100 Coddington St, 6:30-8:30pm
Transition 101; High School to Adulthood
November 2010
11/9/2011 Marshfield, Furnace Brook Middle School library, 530 Furnace Street, 7-9pm
OTHER SPECIAL EDUCATION PAC WORKSHOPS
Foxborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council Foxborough SEPAC
Click on the link for more information. FCSN Basic Rights Monday October 17 7:00 - 9:00 PM
Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council Framingham SEPAC
The Medfield SEPAC with support from the Medfield Coalition for Public Education presents ...
Eileen Costello, MD, Pediatrician and author of the book
Quirky Kids: Understanding and Helping Your Child Who Doesn't Fit In
- When to Worry and When Not to Worry
Tuesday, September 20, 2011
7:00 p.m.
Thomas Blake Middle School Auditorium
24 Pound Street
Medfield, Massachusetts
FOR A FEE WORKSHOPS/EVENTS/PROGRAMS
Reminder: You may apply to the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council to be reimbursed for attending one program/event per year up to a maximum of $500. Please see the Council Empowerment Funds Program for more details.
YouthCare (a therapeutically-based program of the Massachusetts General Hospital) serves children and adolescents with social cognitive deficits such as Asperger’s syndrome, non-verbal learning disabilities and high functioning autism.
See their website for more information on their social skills groups for children and their summer programs.
Sensory Friendly Films:
Framingham 15
Dartmouth Mall 12
Methuen 20 and Tyngsboro 12 AMC Theaters
AMC Entertainment and the Autism Society offer families affected by autism and other disabilities a monthly opportunity to enjoy films in a safe and accepting environment with the "Sensory Friendly Films" program. Movie auditoriums will have their lights up and the sound turned down, families may bring their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no previews or advertisements will be shown. Audience members may dance, walk, shout or sing. Tickets are $4-6 depending on location and can be purchased on the day of the event.
Upcoming Sensory Friendly showings* include:
October 1 - Dolphin Tale
November 5 - Puss in Boots
All shows are at 10:00 am local time.
*Dates and films are subject to change.
Click on Sensory Friendly Films for more information.
AFTER SCHOOL/SATURDAY RESPITE, SOCIAL EVENINGS, AFTER SCHOOL AND OTHER PROGRAMS
The Bridge Center, Bridgewater, MA www.thebridgectr.org/home.html
Fall Programs run Saturday September 17, 2011 to Saturday December 17, 2011 and include:
Saturday Camp, Continuing Connections, Social Adventures, Sports Sampler,
Music Explorations, Art Expeditions and Bridges To Independence
House of Possibilities (HOPe), Stonehill College, Easton, MA www.houseofpossibilities.org
Saturday Night Live Socials click on the link Socials for more information.
Saturday Night Live is a social event for special needs teens and adults. It is an atmosphere that fosters independence and promotes long lasting friendships. The parties are held once per month. It is a fun night and a great experience to get out with your friends and have a blast.
Ages: 16+ Cost: $15.00 Time: 6pm-9pm
Hope's Snack n' Chat for Teens.
Also check out other programs offered such as Children's Saturday day respite, Children's overnight respite, Adult day program with employment support, Adult day habitation program.
