Upcoming events from Autism Connections and Family Empowerment

December 9, 2022

We have upcoming trainings, community family events and networking/support groups! If you have any questions about the below events, please contact the event coordinator, who is listed in the flyer and event links. Be well.

NETWORKING/SUPPORT GROUP

Autism Connections Pioneer Valley Autism Support Group

Wednesday, December 14, 2022

5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

In-person

Participants: parents with children of all ages who have autism

MCS

260 Westfield Road

Holyoke MA, 01040

Our Support Group is facilitated by Linda Manning and is for parents, caregivers, friends, and extended family in western Massachusetts who are caring for someone with autism at any age. Join the Facebook group to follow the group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/472164803127602.

TRAINING

Turning 18: Making Sense of MassHealth and Private Insurance Options

Thursday, December 15, 2022

6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Zoom

Participants: Anyone interested in maximizing insurance benefits for people with disabilities who are over age 18

Join Family Empowerment Franklin County and Presenter Melanie McLaughlin Ed.M, Project Director of Mass Family Voices at the Federation for Children with Special Needs for this MassHealth training. Learn about health insurance options, eligibility, and special programs.

TRAINING

Chartering the Life Course - 1:1 private consultation

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Zoom

Participants: Parents in western Massachusetts with school age children having issues with IEPs

Meet with LifeCourse Ambassador Donna Kushi in a private virtual meeting and address all of your questions regarding this powerful tool. It is best to have a knowledge of the tool first. View Donna's webinar here, password: N6r28qd&.

NETWORKING/SUPPORT GROUP

Special Education Forum for Parents

Wednesday, December 28, 2022

8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Zoom

Participants: Parents in western Massachusetts with school age children having issues with IEPs.

Join Nancy Farnsworth, our Educational Advocate and Information & Resources Manager, for a supportive virtual community.

Come to discuss a current issue you are having, receive updates relative to special education, share a solution you've experienced, or just listen.

FAMILY ACTIVITY

Sensory Friendly Experience at Springfield's Trampoline Park Bounce!

Thursday, December 29, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Participants: ages 6-18

FREE plus socks if needed

Bounce!

1250 St. James Avenue

Springfield, MA 01104

Join Autism Connections at Bounce Trampoline Park for jumping and other activities. A designated jumping area and foam pits to keep it all safe! 

FAMILY ACTIVITY

Sensory Friendly Experience at MASS MoCA

Friday, December 30, 2022

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Participants: ages 3-17

FREE

MASS MoCA

1040 MASS MoCA Way

North Adams, MA 01247

Join Autism Connections at MASS MoCA for a Sensory-Friendly visit to the museum along with an activity! Please egister early so we have enough activity materials for you.

familyempowerment@pathlightgroup.org

autismconnections@pathlightgroup.org

Family Empowerment and Autism Connections are programs of Pathlight.