Blackstone-Millville Regional SEPAC

09/10/2026

08/30/2026

We are pleased to share that the next Wings for Autism® event will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. at Worcester Regional Airport, located at 375 Airport Avenue, Worcester, MA. Registration opens today August 28, 2026. Registration link: https://www.charlesrivercenter.org/news-events/major-events/wings-for-autism/

08/03/2026

From Jennifer Hernandez, BMR:

Good morning,

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer!

We value your input as we strive to improve our services for students with special needs. Your feedback will help us understand what is working well and what areas may need improvement. This survey is confidential and will take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete.

Please use the link below to complete the survey.
This survey will be open for the next week or two.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfB2JhOAc0nIwy4ri_G5d3HuR8zKON_zaceRjuqupY2IKTTYA/viewform?usp=publish-editor

Dear Parent/Guardian, We value your input as we strive to improve our services for students with special needs. Your feedback will help us understand what is working well and what areas may need improvement. This survey is confidential and will take approximately 5–10 minutes to complete.

06/27/2026

We are offering a new skating class!

For skaters ages 4 –18 with intellectual disabilities and sensory-friendly needs. Skaters will learn basic skating skills at their own pace through an extended level progression designed by the Ice Sports Industry (ISI).

Classes begin on Saturday, June 27th!

Sign up now! https://fmc.myhalix.io/pages/rinks.franklin

05/20/2026

Apply Now: Autism Sailing Camp in Boston

Spectrum Sailing will be hosting a FREE 3-day sailing camp in Boston, MA (August 24-26, 2026) for autistic youth ages 10–17, in partnership with Community Boating Inc.

This program is free for families and designed to provide a supportive, hands-on introduction to sailing while building confidence, independence, and connection.

Spots are limited and applications are still open. Participants are selected through a lottery process!

Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zm8c7s2FZP

Learn more about the program: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=texjdy4_Gr8

04/27/2026

✨UPDATE: We’ve had many questions about this...and YES, the webinar will be recorded and shared with all registrants. BUT you still must sign-up!! Register before tomorrow at 7:30 PM ET.

✨5 DAYS OUT✨ if water safety is on your mind, this session is for you.

Join our co-founder Cindy Freedman (OT) for a live webinar focused on helping caregivers and professionals reduce risk around water for children with profound, nonverbal autism.

Children with profound, nonverbal autism often experience unique challenges around water (including elopement, sensory differences, communication barriers, and strong attraction to water).

When these factors aren’t fully understood, well-intentioned safety efforts can fall short.

This webinar goes beyond surface-level water safety tips. We’ll break down practical, proactive strategies that support layered water safety planning at home, in the community, and around aquatic environments.

During this session, we’ll cover:
✨ Key risk factors specific to profound, nonverbal autism
✨ Why traditional water safety advice often isn’t enough
✨ Practical strategies to help reduce risk at home and beyond
✨ The role of adaptive swim instruction within a broader safety plan
✨ How caregivers and professionals can take meaningful action today

You don't want to miss this live webinar on Thursday, April 30th (7:30-8:30PM ET).

Because water safety isn’t about eliminating risk...it’s about understanding it and planning proactively.

COMMENT “WATER” BELOW and we’ll send you the link to save your seat!!

03/18/2026