Events/Learning
Upcoming Workshops for Parents All workshops will be held at the AANE Office in Watertown, MA Understanding Asperger Syndrome: Interventions and Strategies for Parents Monday, September 12 ~ 7 – 9: 30 p.m. Understanding the Asperger Syndrome IEP Process Wednesday, September 21 ~ 10 a.m. – 12 noon The New Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law and What [...]
The initial meeting of the Commission for the Reform of Community, Social Service and Paratransit Transportation Services in the Commonwealth established by His Excellency Governor Deval L. Patrick as Executive Order No. 530 will be held on August 25, 2011 from 3:30 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. at the Gardner Auditorium – Massachusetts State House. Ashburton [...]
The Center on Disability the Public Health Institute along with the Center for Personal Assistance Services at UC San Francisco is conducting a research study to determine promising practices in preparing for emergencies among individuals with disabilities who use personal assistance services (PAS). If you use PAS and have experienced disasters or emergencies we would [...]
AN INVITATION You are cordially invited to submit your artwork at an Exhibition, Able Arts, sponsored by the Watertown Commission on Disabilities for artists with disabilities. The Exhibition will be held at the Watertown Free Public Library, 123 Main Street, Watertown, MA 02472 in October and November 2011. Artists who are interested in exhibiting should [...]
A reader has sent us this to post: Accessible Recreation Fair, to be hosted by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation. The event will be held on Saturday, June 4th, from 10am-3pm at Artesani Park in Brighton. Activities will include a cycling fair with an assortment of accessible cycles available for use; adaptive recreational activities; and [...]
Governor Patrick has signed a proclamation designating May 17th “Massachusetts Hearing Loss Awareness Day!” There will be a rally on the State House Steps at 9:30 a.m. (rain or shine) “Meet and Greet” with Legislators in the House Members Lounge at 10:00 a.m., hosted by Rep. Sean Garballey. Families and children will have an opportunity [...]
April 29, 2011 article from Wickedlocal: WATERTOWN MA Watertown residents agree that something needs to be done about un-shoveled sidewalks but taking the steps only makes a difference if the ordinance can actually be enforced. During the joint subcommittee meeting between the Town Council’s subcommittee on Public Works and the Commission on Disability on April [...]
Charity Benefit for Disabled Vets Saturday, April 16 · 6:30pm – 11:00pm Post 440 – 295 California St., Newton, MA, 02458 $20 @ the door Raffle/silent auction Please take this opportunity to support the men, women and families who have sacrificed and gave so much for us to live freely in this country. All proceeds [...]
DEAF‐BLIND AWARENESS DAY Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 at 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM Grand Staircase, Massachusetts State House, Boston Please join Deaf‐Blind citizens and their families and friends on Wednesday, March 9th, 2011 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. at the Grand Staircase, and Be on hand for visits with legislators from 11a.m. [...]
DEAF, Inc. in Allston, MA is accepting registrations and money for the upcoming Spring American Sign Language (ASL) classes (for levels 1-5). Classes begin the week of April 4th! Register Now!!! Classes are open to all adults (Hearing, Deaf, DeafBlind, & Hard of Hearing) who are interested in learning ASL or want to continue their [...]
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