If you are an entrepreneur and have a disability (whether it be an invisible illness or one apparent with a cane or wheelchair), this group is for you! We will be brainstorming on how to overcome challenges that many of us face in the work environment. We will also be a positive force for each other. This group was setup for entrepreneurs who have disabilities and obstacles they are facing in their businesses because of their disability. For example, do you physically have difficulty visiting a …

Welcome! This group offers a variety of social activities for youth and adults with developmental or intellectual disabilities who reside with their families or independently in Worcester, Auburn, Leicester, Boylston, West Boylston, Holden, Paxton or Shrewsbury. Activities will be coordinated in response to the interests of members and their families including evening and weekend outings such as dining, dancing, gaming, indoor/outdoor recreation, concerts, crafting and cultural explorations. Co …

Meet other people who are interested in and support accessibility and disability rights. Make new friends and coordinate to improve and protect the rights of all individuals to full community, public and private sector access. Our intentions are to work towards forming a non-profit group with a mission of educating the public about the importance of and their role in furthering the cause of inclusive design providing access for all. Equal opportunities for persons with disabilities are guarantee …

A group for those with learning disabilities and those who want to learn more to talk about stories with a learning disability, ask questions and share valuable information. We will be meeting face to face once a month. We are thinking about making this into a regular Meetup group. While we plan on talking about our experiences with our learning disability, our hope is to create a safe and fun environment where we can learn from one another but also create an environment where we can enjoy spend …

Does your story need a hero? Mine did. Health Heroes is about becoming the hero of your own story. It's about growing healthier lives and living chronically well. We welcome anyone living with MS, chronic illnesses and autoimmune conditions, and disabilities (including physical challenges, obesity, addiction, depression/anxiety) to join us. My name is Jen and I started this group because I've lived with MS for more than 14 years. I am also a recovering alcoholic for nearly 19 years and I have pe …

“Let's get together for activities such as going to storytime at the library, having picnics, going to the park, playgrounds, and play dates in our homes, go to group classes that enhance our children's social skills, focus on occupational, speech and physiotherapy skills while having fun. We can also have events just for moms, mom's night-outs, dad's nights, movies, dinner, sibling nights and family outings… anything that looks like fun.”

The Brighter Future Society (BFS) is a group of motivated young professionals who are committed to promoting the mission of the YAI Network through social service. YAI is a Manhattan-based not-for-profit organization that provides serviBy volunteering in programs or out in the community alongside YAI program participants, BFS members cultivate relationships, raise much-needed funds and support our goal of true community inclusion. BFS members have a wide range of professional backgrounds in publ …

The mission of QSEPG is to promote in the community and school system attitudes and practices that are inclusive to children/students with disabilities. Ensuring that parents are knowledgeable of their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disability Education Act “(IDEA”) and other statutes and regulations. If you have a child living with special needs in Queens, NY, we welcome you to join us today! If you have a special needs child in any other borough, please contact me and I …

Help a cyclist with visual impairment (or other disability) to ride a bike with the Achilles Tandem Program. Achilles is temporarily on hiatus while the roads are frozen. Stay tuned here for our first rides in the spring! Achilles was founded in 1983 by current CEO Dick Traum who was the first runner to complete a marathon with a prosthetic leg. Now in its 25th year, Achilles has enabled people from all walks of life, including those with physical impairments to enjoy the health giving benef …

Join us, and meet with others in the area who also embrace neurodiversity!* Promote and advance Autistic Disability Rights through Self Advocacy, while enjoying support, discussion, and a unique social outlet! We are the New Jersey Chapter of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN). ASAN is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for Autistic people. ASAN's supporters include Autistic adults and youth, cross-disability advocates, and non-autistic family members, professionals, educators …

Connecting Special Needs Families Check out our Facebook Page Remember: This group depends on you creating meetups and participating in meetups all over Southern New England About: Puzzled Parents is an informal, NON-judgmental, group of parents with children that have all types of disabilities. A group where craziness and chaos is not only accepted but welcomed. We get together with our children for fun, resources, support, social opportunities, outings and sharing! Puzzled Parents are not just …

Welcome! This is a social group for typically developing siblings (aged 8-10) of children with disabilities. The purpose of the group is for siblings to spend time together doing fun activities. Please note that this is not a therapeutic support group, and that parents should plan to accompany the sibling. The group is hosted by the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network (MSSN). The MSSN is a non-profit organization with the mission of supporting siblings of people with disabilities in Massachuse …

NOTE: CIRCLE CANCELLED Feb 16, 2013 Created by CareGivers for CareGivers of individuals with special needs, developmental disabilities and/or on the autism spectrum. We are natural givers, but struggle to find the time to receive the care we need. Meet other CareGivers in a relaxing and friendly environment, and re-energize through breathing, gentle yoga stretches, relaxation techniques, meditation and massage. Receive the support you need, so you can be all you need to be for your loved ones! W …

Do you have a brother or sister with a disability, mental illness, or medical condition? If you want to socialize with other adult siblings like you and enjoy doing fun stuff in the Boston area, then this is the group for you! We've had some great activities so far: trivia nights, brunches, museum outings, craft brunches, and dessert nights. We would also love to have suggestions for other activities. This is the perfect opportunity to meet other adult siblings and have a great time. Please note …

Are you interested in accessibility? Join passionate developers, media specialists, designers, usability professionals, and accessibility experts to share knowledge and learn at the Boston Accessibility Roundtable. The Boston A11Y Roundtable meets monthly to discuss online accessibility, including trends in regulations and guidelines, barriers that people with disabilities face online, and techniques for achieving equal access by all for websites, applications, and documents. The format of the m …

We are a group of families who have children with special needs, of all ages and abilities, that have come together to create opportunities for our children which provide for the acquisition of daily living skills, community participation, independent living skills and fun. We work collectively to address the needs of the individual, as well as the community by sharing resources, developing programs, and supporting the use of existing programs. We strive to collaborate with other agencies in the …

Support group for caregivers of aging, chronically ill, or disabled adults. As a caregiver, you may find yourself facing new responsibilities, many of which are unfamiliar or intimidating. At times, you may feel overwhelmed and alone. In this safe and supportive group, you will have the opportunity to learn how to: reduce caregiver stress; cope with difficult feelings; and care for your own needs.

This group is a group aimed to empower parents of special needs children. We will aim to eventually become a non-profit organization and get funding and grants to be able to give our members salaries. Funding will be available to provide needed resources for our children. Our interests are helping the parents to survive stress, emotional burnout, financial burnout, to empower them to fight for their children in educational, health and social settings. To lift the parents out of despair and despe …

Founded in 1989 by Anthony Kennedy Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant, international organization that has grown from one original chapter to almost 1,500 middle school, high school, and college chapters worldwide. Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 United States, and in 50 countries around the world. Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated …

A GROUP OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME MIND SET... 1.SAME BRAIN SWITCHBOARD 2.SAME SCHOOL HORROR STORIES 3.SAME LIFE CHALLENGES 4.LIVING OUT OF THE BOX 5.BEING DIFFERENT

sibsNY is a group dedicated to connecting the brothers and sisters of people with disabilities. Our members share fun activities and social outings, as well as information and support that helps them meet the challenges of having a sibling with a disability. Located in NYC, we are seeking to expand sibsNY by fostering the development of local sibling groups and outings in communities throughout our large state. If you would like to connect with other siblings of people with disabilities in your …

A safe and supportive enviornment for Gay, Bi-sexual & questioning men, 18 years old and older to talk and meet other men. Group is followed by refreshments and a social. All suppport groups are led by trained peer faciliators. The Thursday night "Gay and Disabled" Support Group 7:00-8:30PM: This is an LGBT support group for individuals who deal with any type of disability. An ongoing support group which meets every Thursday.  All individuals with disabilities are welcome. Come together talk and …

This group is interested in a wide variety of events, many scheduled at the last minute, across Southern New England. Although headquartered in Rhode Island, we may schedule events throughout Southern New England. The types of events we schedule follow no particular theme. Rather, we will do whatever catches our fancy at the moment. Some events will be scheduled well in advance, while others will be posted spur of the moment. Therefore, we strongly recommend that you subscribe to our mailing lis …

This group is designed for anyone who has a child with a Language Disorder. We finally have a support group in New York City! These Meet-ups are designed as lectures, with guest speakers and support staff. Each month we will bring in lectures in the field of developmental delays to give a presentation with Q and A sessions. Looking forward to meeting you all!

A support group open to anyone who wishes to recover their — and their family's — health using the most powerful body and mind healing protocol there is. What is GAPS? The GAPS Diet is based on the work of Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride. She discovered the SCD Diet (Specific Carbohydrate Diet) and took it a step further by describing the gut-brain connection in the book Gut and Psychology Syndrome. Her patients coined the term GAP Syndrome or simply GAPS. The diet became known as the GAPS Diet. G …

This group is for anyone who has a child with a rare syndrome. I started this group to network with other mothers or fathers to exchange feelings, concerns, issues, treatment options, etc. that our kids will or have faced. My child has Treacher Collins Syndrome and what I've found is that all of these rare syndromes link us together as parents. Our triumphs and challenges feel the same and with support, we can face whatever is thrown our way. Note ***Medical and other information posted on this …

A unique adventure group fun for those 25- 125! We are dedicated to outdoor activities combined with good beer/wine and good food. Join us on our weekend outings of hiking, snowshoeing, x-country skiing, kayaking, biking, horsebackriding, etc.. Share your favorite wine, cheese, snacks with energetic friends who like to "earn" the calories we so enjoy! These are NOT hard-core, survivalist elite level sporting events, but you do need to be in decent physical condition and bring your own equipment …

Do you live in Ramsey or Saddle River and have a special needs child? Does your child have an IEP, IFSP, or a Section 504 Plan? Are you the parent of an adult child who once had one of those plans? Do you live out of district, but your child is schooled in either Ramsey or Saddle River? Come meet with us the fourth Monday of the month at 7:30pm at The Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 55 Wyckoff Avenue, Ramsey. This group is by parents and for parents. Together we define and meet our needs throug …