Saturday, February 29, 2020

AFAM's Annual Autism Advocacy Day at the State House (Boston, MA)


RI Special Education Reform



Do you want CHANGE in RI Special Education?
Be part of the solution, SHOW up next Saturday at the Warwick Library
Or, submit your 1-page story of your challenges in special education to: scocchi@thearc.org (all info confidential)

PYSA TOPSOCCER (2020)


ROCK FOR AUTISM SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL




ROCK FOR AUTISM SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Hosted by The Last Resort and presented by Brothers of the Bands.


With performances by 21 Guns, Cartune Heroes, Crushed Velvet, and The Senders.
Sunday, June 14, 2020 2:00 pm-8:00 pm


All proceeds to benefit: The Autism Project (Jojnston, RI)


LET'S ALL GET TOGETHER FOR AN AMAZING DAY OF MUSIC WHILE SUPPORTING THIS AMAZING CHARITY!


$20 admission


We will be selling "admission wristbands" in lieu of paper tickets. Purchase your wristbands ASAP as we expect these will go quick!


Rich, Ray, and Mike will be at The Last Resort tonight. If anyone wants to buy their wristband tonight, come up and see one of us.


Chrissy can be reached in our inbox.


Also, We will announce on the page what venue we will be at on weekend nights and we will have wristbands with us. If you're not able to make it to a venue that we are at, message us on the page and we will figure something out. Will provide updates on the page with other info as needed.

Tuesday, February 25, 2020

Pasta & Meatball Dinner to Benefit The Autism Project, RI & Pathways Strategic Teaching Center




Hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church and Pathways Strategic Teaching Center

Pasta & Meatball Dinner to benefit The Autism Project, RI and Pathways Strategic Teaching Center

Tickets Purchased Before March 7th:
Adults $10
Children 12 and Under $5

At The Door:
Adults $12
Children 12 and Under $6

Call or text 401-300-6593 for tickets

Reminder: FREE Workshop for Families - Next Session March 3rd



PLEASE SHARE - FREE & TIME LIMITED Workshop for family caregivers of
adults (18+) with IDD!

A free workshop for families of adults (18+) with developmental
disabilities. Please share with families!

Sharing Strategies: Positive Behavior Strategies for Caregivers
Does your family member’s behavior at home frustrate you? Would you
like new strategies to help support your loved one? Consider attending a
Shared Strategies* workshop.

Online Registration
Next Session
Tuesday, March 3, 2020
See complete schedule below.
Session Schedule:

A light supper or other refreshments (depending on the time of day) will
be available at each session.

East Greenwich
March 3, 2020
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Middletown
March 18, 2020
3:30 – 7:00 PM

South Providence
March 23, 2020

NOTE NEW TIME:
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
(Presented in Spanish)
Providence
April 25, 2020
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Woonsocket
May 5, 2020
4:00 – 7:30 PM

All dates and details are available at www.sherlockcenter.org 

You will receive:
* A free copy of the Sharing Strategies* workbook
* The opportunity for individual follow-up assistance from the Sherlock
Center after attending the workshop.
"Since attending the workshop, I have used some of the strategies at
home with my daughter. The presenters were very knowledgeable and took
the time to answer my questions.”
-Family Member
Important: This workshop DOES NOT include training in physical
intervention strategies.
Brochure / Registration Form in Spanish [3]
Brochure / Registration Form in English [4]
Workshop Questions:
Claire Rosenbaum

Iraida Diaz Williams
(bilingual in English/Spanish)

Registration
You may register online using the link above. Download the brochure and registration form to register by phone, fax or mail.

The workshop and all materials are FREE.

Registration Assistance:
Voice: 401-456-2764
TTY or Spanish via RI Relay: 711
Email: esollecito@ric.edu

A light supper or other refreshments (depending on the time of day) will be available at each session. All dates and details are available at www.sherlockcenter.org
 
The Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities, RI College, is offering these workshops with the assistance of a one year Community Enhancement grant from the RI Executive Office of Health and Human Services.

* Based on a workshop of the Crisis Prevention Institute ®
Stay Connected!

Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities | Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

Friday, February 21, 2020

Fundraiser for the "2020 Imagine Walkathon" for The Autism Project in Johnston, RI



Join our team for this special fundraiser "2020 Imagine Walkathon" for The Autism Project. Can't make it to the event. You can still help by donating in the link below. Together we can make a difference one family at a time!

Here's a link: https://www.classy.org/team/285536



Sensory-Friendly Movie Matinee (All-Inclusive Movie Event) at the Seekonk Public Library (Seekonk, MA)


Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Sensory Art Program at the Pawtucket Public Library (RI) Theme: Valentine's Day

Dry Beans, plastic eggs & farm animals
Water Beads with Plastic Eggs

Balancing Bean
Tissue Paper by Number
Painting Hearts with Toilet Paper Roll
Collage Heart









Dot Coloring Page

Fidgety Toys and Information Table on Community Agencies that Support Families with Children with Special Needs

25 Sensory Activity Ideas by Hands on as We Grow...



Sensory activities are almost always a no fail activity. It opens the door for free play. It lets the kids explore a material. And its just fun!

http://handsonaswegrow.com/sensory-activities-for-kids/

Autism Awareness seatbelt covers now available in Massachusetts

The seatbelt covers are free and available at any police station in Norfolk County.

Learn more by visiting the link below:

https://www.wpri.com/new-england/massachusetts/autism-awareness-seatbelt-covers-now-available-in-massachusetts/?fbclid=IwAR1UIuXIHYgPYmsxXeJkR8sVM9c-MEwXTFtkg9rmQy8D8vodOLzmQhiJCl8