Watertown Commission on Disability

Watertown SPEDPAC Meeting February 8th

WCOD Editor — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 21:33:31 +0000

Wednesday, February 8, 2012: Exploring Food Issues in children Snow date is 2/15
Lori Goodrich OTR/L
Ms. Goodrich is the Assistant Clinical Director and Oral Motor Coordinator at OTA-Watertown in Watertown, MA. Ms. Goodrich has broad experience evaluating and treating individuals with Sensory Processing Disorder and related diagnoses. She will present an overview of OT related areas that impact on a child’s comfort and ability to eat a wide range of food. She will help identify “Picky Eaters” and provide Strategies for improving your child’s ability to have positive food experiences

Feel free to contact any of the officers with comments or questions.
Officers:
Elan Rohde, co-chair elanrohde@gmail.com Laine Tulipano, co-chair lainestulipano@gmail.com
Fred Isaacs, treasurer f.isaacs@comcast.net Brenda Manning vice-chair deweygirl@comcast.net

Resource Link update: Advocates for Autism for Massachusetts

WCOD Editor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:52:29 +0000

The WCOD Resource Page has a new link: About Advocates for Autism for Massachusetts (AFAM)

Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts was formed in 2004 to address the need for public advocacy on behalf of individuals, families and professionals who have or deal with people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) which also encompasses Asperger’s Syndrome and high-functioning Autism. The organization provides an important arena for mobilizing those of us who deal with ASD in our day-to-day lives as the most eloquent and persuasive spokespeople for our concerns. Our efforts focus not only on the State House but also on towns and city halls that also have responsibility for service delivery and funding.

Potty Power-Toilet Training Young Children with Autism

WCOD Editor — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:45:07 +0000

Potty Power-Toilet Training Young Children with Autism & Disabilities on February 9, and Literacy and Children with ASD on March 8th, on the Autism/Aspersers Page

Potty Power – Toilet Training Young Children with Autism & Other Disabilties: February 9, 2012, 7:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m., NECC, Southborough. William Holcomb, Ph.D., BCBA-D, will provide an overview of the steps involved in toilet training young children, including pre-requisite skills, how to arrange the environment, planning a training schedule and important components of the teaching process. A variety of “helpful hints” will be presented and participants are encouraged to share strategies.

REELAbilitiesBoston Film Festival premieres in February 2012

Carol — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 18:06:25 +0000

REELAbilitiesBoston
Film Festival premieres in February 2012

Text
courtesy of the Boston Jewish Film Festival

Six films from
around the world about people with disabilities will highlight the first
REELAbilitiesBoston Film Festival being held Feb. 2-8.

My Spectacular
Theatre, a Chinese film from Director Yu Lang, will be the opening night film on
Feb. 2, 2012 at the Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown.

Other films in the
REELAbilitiesBoston Film Festival include War Eagle, Arkansas
(Canada/England/US); Shooting Beauty (USA); Snow Cake (Canada/England/USA);
Warrior Champions (China/US); and Anita (Argentina) as the closing night
film.

“We are excited to
be part of the inaugural REELAbilitiesBoston Film Festival,” said Boston Jewish
Film Festival Managing Director Jaymie Saks. “This will enable the public to see
films about the lives, stories and art of people with disabilities from around
the world.”

“REELAbilitiesBoston
is a unique experience for us because the films are not necessarily Jewish in
content,” Saks said. “Disabilities are universal. They affect people in all
communities. We want to unite the entire community around this issue through
film.”

For more information, visit www.bjff.org or call 617-244-9899. All films are handicapped accessible. Closed captioned films: War Eagle, Arkansas, Shooting Beauty, Warrior Champions.

Navigating to Independence Series in Wayland free Public Library

WCOD Editor — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:56:16 +0000

Navigating to Independence The Wayland Free Public Library is proud to sponsor an informational speaker series for adults with disabilities and their families. Each month, we will host a speaker with professional expertise in working with adults with disabilities to become as independent as possible.

Learn More about the series which will run the last Monday of each month January – May 2012 at 7 PM in Raytheon room

New App to Report Parking Violations

WCOD Editor — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 16:47:34 +0000

Parking Mobility is a community-based non-profit organization which brings citizens and their cities together to address disabled parking abuse. We believe that the best individuals to report disabled parking abuse are the individuals who need disabled parking for their daily activities.

To learn more about this application, visit the website: http://www.parkingmobility.com/how-it-works/

Watertown SPEDPAC Meeting January 11

WCOD Editor — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:30:16 +0000

Watertown Special Education Parent Advisory Council
2011-2012 Calendar
Meetings held at the Cunniff School Library, 246 Warren St.
5-7 PM

Wednesday, January 11, 2012: Mediation and Legal Planning Snow date is 1/18
Mryto Flessas
Myrto will overview mediation and the special education appeal process. She will also provide an introduction to legal planning and why it is important to your child’s future. Myrto has worked as an attorney representing families of children with disabilities and is the parent of a child with disabilities. She is currently a mediator with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals.
Bring your kids – child care, pizza, beverages and fresh baked goods will be provided.

Millers Boston Ale House

WCOD Editor — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:49:14 +0000

Boston Ale House
Location
617 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
Website

Type

* Sports Bar Restaurant

Entrance

* Accessible

Seating & Tables * Accessible * Movable Seats & Tables * Clear Path
Restrooms

* Handicap Accessible Restroom

Parking

* Handicap Parking Available

Other Services

* Take-Out

Watertown Commission on Disability Meeting schedule for 2012

WCOD Editor — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:31:15 +0000

The Watertown Commission on Disability meets 10 times a year on the 3rd Wednesday of the respective months identified below in the Philip Pane Hearing Room at Town Hall from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

January 18, 2012
February – no meeting
March 21
April 18
May 16
June 20
July 18
August – no meeting
September 19
October 17
November 21
December 19

Easter Seals Event January 11: iDevices for Beginners: iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone

WCOD Editor — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 21:49:58 +0000

January 11, Wednesday, 10:00-12:00 pm
Easter Seals ATRC – Boston Office 89 South St. Boston, MA 02111

iDevices for Beginners: iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone

Presenters: Catherine Bly and Kristi Peak-Oliveira, ATRC Coordinators
This presentation will touch upon the latest iDevices on the market from the perspective of a new user. We will talk about the latest operating system (iOS5) and the importance of backing up your device. Also we will discuss general settings, built-in accessibility features, the art of gestures, and learn how to select and download quality “apps”. It is designed to get one off the starting block in this world of iDevices. Attendees are welcome to bring their iDevices.

All Presentations are FREE.

Please R.S.V.P: email: ATRC@eastersealsma.org Phone: 617-226-2634
Directions: www.eastersealsma.org Accommodation requests must be received 3 weeks in advance of the event.