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Greater Massachusetts Special-Needs Events shares conferences, workshops, speaker events, accessible and adaptive recreation programs serving the Greater Massachusetts’ communities.

• Every other Thursday, there's a newsletter
• The website has more listings

Exceptional Lives provides tools, information, support, and resources for families of children with disabilities in Massachusetts. They walk users through disability-related systems and processes in language that makes sense.

• Look for the MA resource hub to find resources in your area here (English/Spanish)
• Look for Hub tools that offer guidance around several topics including transition planning and SSI/other benefits.

Massachusetts Family TIES resources - website

• Family TIES directory 2024

INDEX part of UMass Shriver - Statewide information about programs and services to support individuals with disabilities.

• Connect with people in your town's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). By law, your town will have a SEPAC.
• Tips from other Manville families:
• Talk with your town's recreation director.
• Talk with people who've worked with your child.
• Learn more about programming in nearby towns, especially programs like YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs.
• Consider programming specific to children with special needs. (Ex: Fast Feet through Franciscan Hospital.)
• Ask in social media groups that support families.