Upcoming events from Autism Connections and Family Empowerment
February 28, 2024
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. Don't forget about the 33rd Annual Autism Conference, and Happy Leap Day tomorrow!
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NETWORKING/SUPPORT GROUP
Special Education Forum for Parents
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 TONIGHT!
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Zoom
Participants: Parents in western Massachusetts with school age children having issues with IEPs.
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IN-PERSON TRAINING
SSI and SSDI for Ages 18+
Understanding and Successfully Applying for Benefits
Saturday, March 2, 2024 THIS SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON
Family Empowerment
11 Village Hill Road, Northampton
Participants: People interested in applying for benefits for someone 18+
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ALL AGES FAMILY ACTIVITY
Party with Autism Connections!
Saturday, March 2, 2024 THIS SATURDAY
Registration closes tomorrow.
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
IN-PERSON
450 Banquets
450 Memorial Drive, Chicopee
Participants: All ages, siblings, friends, parents, and caregivers are invited. Our event is open to all community members and we want everyone to feel welcome and included.
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FORUM FOR ADULTS
Adult Topics on the Spectrum, Ages 18-25
Tuesdays, March 5 and March 19
(Group for ages 26+ meets Tuesdays, March 12 and March 26)
ZOOM
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Participants: Adults on the Spectrum who are between the ages of 18 and 25
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A SOLUTIONS GROUP
Charting the LifeCourse Good Life Group
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
(the first Wednesday of every month)
ZOOM @ NOON
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Participants: You are already doing a lot of work to plan and find solutions for you and your family. Why not join up with other like-mind families to perhaps discover some new ideas and methods for planning!
This "Solutions Group is facilitated by Donna Kushi, Pathlight’s Charting the LifeCourse Ambassador.
Donna also offers free, private consultations. Please email her for available times at donna.kushi@pathlightgroup.org.
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FORUM
Autism Friends & Family Forum
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
the first Wednesday of every month
ZOOM
7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Participants: parents, caregivers, friends, and extended family in western Massachusetts who are supporting individuals 17+
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TRAINING
Charting the LifeCourse: Explore, Plan, Problem-solve
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Zoom
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Participants: Anyone looking to learn more about the Charting the LifeCourse tools
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SUPPORT & NETWORKING GROUP
Autism Connections Pioneer Valley Support Group
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
the second Wednesday of every month
In-Person
MCS (Multicultural Community Services)
260 Westfield Road, Holyoke
5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Participants: Parents, caregivers, friends and extended family caring for someone with autism of any age
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ANNUAL CONFERENCE
33rd Annual Autism Conference
A Whole Life - The Empowered Journey
Wednesday, April 10, 2024
In-Person
Sheraton Monarch Place Hotel
Springfield, MA
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY
Family Empowerment Family Support Center
11 Village Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
413.585.8010
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FRANKLIN COUNTY
Family Empowerment Family Support Center
101 Munson Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413.585.8010
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY
Autism Connections Autism Support Center
11 Village Hill Road
Northampton, MA 01060
413.585.8010 - general information
413-779-5087 for detailed information and resources
FRANKLIN COUNTY
Autism Connections Autism Support Center
101 Munson Street
Greenfield, MA 01301
413.585.8010 - general information
413-779-5087 for detailed information and resources
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HAMPDEN COUNTY
Autism Connections Autism Support Center
220 Brookdale Drive
Springfield, MA 01104
413.585.8010 - general information
413-779-5087 for detailed information and resources
BERKSHIRE COUNTY
Autism Connections Autism Support Center
75 South Church Street, Suite 402
Pittsfield, MA 01201
413-443-4780 - general information
413-779-5087 for detailed information and resources
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Family Empowerment and Autism Connections are programs of Pathlight. | | | | |