Urban PRIDE

November 11, 2011

Urban PRIDE HAS MOVED as of October 20, 2011!

Our new office address will be:
Urban PRIDE
One Westinghouse Plaza
Building D, Suite 11
Hyde Park, MA 02136

Our Mailing address will be:
Urban PRIDE
PO Box 990464
Boston, MA 02199

All mail sent after October 20th should be sent to this address.

Our phone numbers, email addresses and Website will remain the same.

Beginning in November, Urban PRIDE staff will be available to meet with families two days a week at a satellite office in Roxbury, and we will extend office hours to 8pm one evening each week to accommodate the schedules of working families.

You can also keep up with the latest and greatest from Urban PRIDE, get frequent updates on trainings, community activities for families and kids, and relevant print and web-based resources of interest to families who have children with disabilities living in the City of Boston on our WebsiteFacebook Page and Twitter (@urbanpride) So make sure to “like” our Facebook Page and follow us on Twitter!

We also invite you to share information of interest to families and kids impacted by disability on our Facebook Page.

Thank you so much for staying in touch with us!

- Dee and Isis
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Urban Partnership Resources and Information on Disability and Education (Urban PRIDE) provides direct support to help families who have children ages birth—22 years of age to access early intervention, early childhood, special education, and transition planning services.

We conduct training and leadership activities for families and transition-aged youth (youth ages 14—22) to help them understand their rights under the special education laws, to navigate the special education process, to resolve disagreements with their child’s school, and to prepare for and participate in IFSP, IEP, and Transition Planning meetings.

Urban PRIDE staff also attend IEP and Transition Planning meetings, and help families to understand and pursue their due process rights through mediation, resolution sessions, and due process hearings.
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The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program (UAP) will offer a free fun-filled day of celebrating  on June 09, 2012 From 10AM-3PM . At Artesani Park in Brighton. Accessible Outdoor Recreation available for individuals, families and friends of people with disabilities. Activities will include a cycling fair with an assortment of accessible cycles available for use; adaptive recreational activities, including hiking, letterboxing, face painting, interpretive programs; a D.J.; snacks from Whole Foods, Shaw’s Market and Starbucks Coffee!

Enjoy the camaraderie while learning about DCR’s inclusive, accessible programs and resources available to people of all abilities around the state.

This is THE PLACE to come FIND OUT ABOUT accessible recreation programs offered by multiple organizations in the Boston area and beyond.

The UAP provides recreational accessibility to Massachusetts’ park facilities for individuals with disabilities, their families, and friends. For persons with disabilities, free use of accessible equipment and staff assistance are available. The UAP strives to increase the participation in indoor and outdoor recreational activities in integrated settings.

The program offers accessible activities including, cycling, boating, hiking, letterboxing and horseback riding programs in the summer and fall, as well as adaptive winter activities in January through March at various state park facilities.

Pre-registration is highly recommended, especially for use of equipment. Call Gigi at 617626-1294. Call about volunteer opportunities! Please RSVP to request an ASL interpreter.

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The Autism Commission is looking for stories for its final report.

May 10, 2012

The Commission is seeking stories about experiences of individuals with autism of all ages in Massachusetts. The Autism Commission is requesting stories from:
o   people with autism (including but not limited to Asperger’s syndrome, high functioning autism and pervasive developmental disorder),
o   individuals who are family members —-parent, guardian, grandparent, sibling– of someone with autism or
o   professionals who work with [...]

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Career Awareness Day for Girls!

May 7, 2012

Saturday May 19, 2012. From 12pm- 2pm. For girls between the edges 12-19 years old. Location: The Salvation Army Kroc Corps Community Center 650 Dudley Street Dorchester, MA 02125
Panel Discussion, Hands-on activities, question and ansewers,refreshments, and fun. Careers: Law, medice, bussiness, techonology, etc. For more information or to Rsvp, contact Greater Boston Section-National Council of [...]

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PARENTS OF CHILDREN WITH ASD AGES 0-9 AN IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE AUTISM DIVISON

March 20, 2012

Open Enrollment for the Autism Waiver Program April 2, 2012- April 14, 2012
What is the Autism Medicaid Waiver?
It is a program that provides intensive community and home based services to children with autism. Each child selected for the program will receive up to $25,000/year of services and supports.
Who Should Apply?
Parents who:

Have children on the [...]

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Experts on Autism Parent Training Series FREE!!!

March 20, 2012

Sponsored by May Institute in partnership with the National Autism Center
This free event is part of Experts on Autism—May Institute’s 2012 Parent Training Series that explores a variety of topics related to autism. While the content is especially relevant for families, they encourage educators, pediatricians, early intervention specialists, and child psychologists to also attend.
Wednesday, [...]

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Improving School Choice (BPS) public meeting schedule

March 20, 2012

BPS is creating a new school assignment system and they want your input! What works? What doesn’t? What do you need in the next plan

Thursday, March 22
• Irving Middle School, 6:30pm-­‐8:30pm 105 Cummins Hwy., Roslindale (Spanish interpreters)
Saturday, March 24

Shelburne Community Center, 11 am-­‐2 pm 2730 Washington St., Roxbury
(Cape Verdean Creole and Somali [...]

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Adaptive Fun for All Ages and Abilities

March 14, 2012

Accessible and Adaptive Ice Skating, Ice Sledding, Snow Shoeing, Cross-Country Skiing, Indoor Adventure Games and More. Parks and forest across Massachusetts, from Auburn to Boston, Holyoke to Jamaica Plain, and Worcester to Springfield/West Mass, offer the DCR Universal Access Program. Also look for activities such as adaptive kicksledding, winter explorations, [...]

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The MassAccess Housing Registry

March 14, 2012

is a Massachusetts database for affordable housing with a features that highlights homes for people with disabilities that need accessible or barrier-free housing. Search for apartments, homes, a specific accessibility or adaptability need, income-based or subsidized, or by state region. Visit MassAccess Housing Registry for more information, or email massaccess@chapa.org.

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