Framingham Special Education Parent Advisory Council

Planning for the future can bring a lot of questions. Join Planned Lifetime Assistance Network - PLAN of MA & RI for an upcoming webinar about special needs trusts and planning options for individuals with disabilities and their families.

Special guest Adam Hartwell, Director of Attainable Outreach at MEFA, will also share information about the Attainable Savings Plan and the Massachusetts ABLE Program.

Wednesday, August 12 at 12:00 PM
Register: http://bit.ly/FCSNPLAN?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_anx2a62hbm

At The Arc's 2026 Transition Conference, attendees will be able to choose from over 20 workshops covering important topics - including "Navigating the Shift: Actionable Strategies and Resources for the Adult Healthcare Transition."

Early bird registration pricing is available through August 15; CEUs are available for professionals; and we have many different sponsorship levels to choose from.

Learn more and register at thearcofmass.org/conference

• BeyondTOPS Sensory Night @ Revolution/Foxboro bit.ly/4bVxudF
• Grant for New England Therapeutic Programs bit.ly/3Rtgwwn
• Accessible Voting Equipment Fairs: Middleton, Northampton, Brockton, Watertown, Worcester bit.ly/3TiGqUd
• Disability Summer Fairs & ADA Celebrations bit.ly/3MBYlCd
• Wellness Practices for Youth with Disabilities bit.ly/4w2kGJz
• Special Olympics Masschusetts bit.ly/3v6TYpK
• Accessible Pools, Beaches/Floating Wheelchairs in Mass bit.ly/4o0KZh8
• Inclusive/Adaptive Team Sports bit.ly/4suOOfU
• Transition-to-Adult Disability Workshops: bit.ly/3TC4XSc
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Join FCSN's Connecting Families for an interactive evening with children's author and educator Giselle Shardlow, founder of Kids Yoga Stories. Discover fun, accessible wellness activities that the whole family can enjoy together while learning practical tools for mindfulness, movement, emotional well-being, and resilience.

📅 Thursday, August 6 at 5:00 PM

This event is designed for families of children and youth with disabilities and offers ideas you can bring home and use every day.

🔗 Register today: http://fcsn.org/event/laying-the-foundation-early-transition-planning-for-long-term-success-2?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_vxnmohcwec

Water safety 🏊‍♀️🏊🏾

Expert Columns: When First Responders Arrive: Tips for Families of Autistic Individuals Many autistic individuals are likely to interact with first responders at some point during their lives. Whether responding to a behavioral crisis, an instance of elopement in the community, a medical emergency, or a fire drill - firefighters, law enforcement officers, and emergency med...

Looking for practical strategies to better understand and manage your child's behavior?

Our "Behavior Basics" 3-session workshop series is designed to help parents and caregivers better understand challenging behaviors and learn practical, evidence-based ABA strategies they can use every day at home.

Learn about:
• The basics of ABA
• Reinforcement and limit setting
• Problem-solving when behaviors—or progress—feel challenging

🕛 Tuesdays in AUGUST | 12:00–1:00 PM
💲 $45 per session

Register Online: https://forms.office.com/r/XuJkEdtW89

Have you heard? 🗣️

The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has released new guidance and an FAQ related to the amended regulations on restraint, seclusion, and time-out practices.
The amended regulations take effect August 17, 2026. Schools, districts, collaboratives, and programs should review their current policies, training, and practices now to prepare for implementation.

Learn more and review the DESE guidance: http://bit.ly/DESE-Seclusion?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign&utm_content=ap_cixqqrkp3v