Resources during Coronavirus closure
Help at Home
Community Resources: https://www.smore.com/r1mhn
For students, to link educators to families in need of support: https://forms.gle/ecbu8T92a2VR79cX6?fbclid=IwAR1inRVW1Sq9TNtTePgblgt-hOoQzuRUD3C_phEvstfvC08qyCNu_mSc7QQ
BOK Kids: https://www.bokskids.org/boks-at-home/
Yoga Classes: https://www.sohum.org/class-schedule
Social story: https://selfadvocacyinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Plain-Language-Information-on-Coronavirus.pdf
Standards by Grade level: www.pta.org/4446.htm
WGBH Distance Learning : https://www.wgbh.org/distance-learning-center
US DOE Resources: https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus?src=feature
Federal
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-webinar-fact-sheet-protecting-students-civil-rights-during-covid-19-response
Advocacy
Federation of Children with Special Needs (FCSN): https://www.facebook.com/fcsnfb/
Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPaN): https://www.facebook.com/specialneedsadvocacynetwork/
Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC): https://www.facebook.com/massadvocates/
Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change (MFOFC): https://www.facebook.com/mfofc/
The Arc of Massachusetts: https://www.facebook.com/thearcofmass/
The Arc of the United States: https://www.facebook.com/thearcus/
Help at Home
Community Resources: https://www.smore.com/r1mhn
For students, to link educators to families in need of support: https://forms.gle/ecbu8T92a2VR79cX6?fbclid=IwAR1inRVW1Sq9TNtTePgblgt-hOoQzuRUD3C_phEvstfvC08qyCNu_mSc7QQ
BOK Kids: https://www.bokskids.org/boks-at-home/
Yoga Classes: https://www.sohum.org/class-schedule
Social story: https://selfadvocacyinfo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Plain-Language-Information-on-Coronavirus.pdf
Standards by Grade level: www.pta.org/4446.htm
WGBH Distance Learning : https://www.wgbh.org/distance-learning-center
US DOE Resources: https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus?src=feature
Federal
https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-education-releases-webinar-fact-sheet-protecting-students-civil-rights-during-covid-19-response
Advocacy
Federation of Children with Special Needs (FCSN): https://www.facebook.com/fcsnfb/
Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPaN): https://www.facebook.com/specialneedsadvocacynetwork/
Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC): https://www.facebook.com/massadvocates/
Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change (MFOFC): https://www.facebook.com/mfofc/
The Arc of Massachusetts: https://www.facebook.com/thearcofmass/
The Arc of the United States: https://www.facebook.com/thearcus/
Community Resources
AANE: The Asperger / Autism Network (AANE) works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives. link
Asperger Works: Our mission is twofold – to help adults with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) lead productive lives through gainful employment and to educate employers about the positive side of hiring people with AS. link
Chelmsford Public Library: CPL hosts a variety of events that cater to families of various abilities and diversity. Check the calendar for events and find additional community resources, like tutors, on the website. link
Especially Sweet Needs: A division of the Recreational Education Center providing job skill opportunities through ABA while supplying the community with the tastiest sweet treats! link
Kids In Disability Sports, Inc.: We utilize various types of recreational therapies and work in partnership with other organizations to build these opportunities. Our goal is to provide a safe environment in which our members can perform to the best of their abilities, while enjoying the same opportunities as everyone else. link
LifeLinks, Inc: LifeLinks, Inc. is a private, non-profit human service agency headquartered in Chelmsford, MA. that provides services and supports for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. link
Miracle League of MA: Miracle League of Massachusetts is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that gives children with disabilities a chance to play baseball as part of a team in an organized league at no cost to their family. link
Nashoba Valley Adaptive Ski Program: At Nashoba Valley we provide participants with the opportunity, guidance, and encouragement to reach their potential, develop their independence, enrich their lives, develop their skills, and have fun through snow sports instruction. link
The Paul Center for Learning and Recreation: The Paul Center is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in developing their maximum potential and independence. We accomplish this goal by providing services to the individual as well as to the family. link
The Peter Pan Center: The social coaching approach at the Peter Pan Center provides the most natural peer and social setting possible for kids to learn and practice in. We pre-teach, re-teach and reinforce social skills while children or teens interact as they would at recess or in a community-center based program. link
PTIC Call Center: The PTIC Call Center is a free service to answer questions from parents and professionals about special education. It is staffed with information specialists and parent consultant volunteers trained in the federal and state special education laws, procedures, and related matters. link
Recreational Education Center: The REC is an all-encompassing resource for families with children, adolescents, and young adults with special needs. link
Simply Social: Simply Social Kids offers social skills groups and bullying prevention programs in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Our unique program has a refreshingly non-clinical approach to social education. Play and activity-based groups are available for ages 5-17 to help kids and teens learn. link
South Bay Community Services: South Bay is a community-based, behavioral health care organization offering a continuum of services including adult behavioral health, substance abuse counseling, children’s behavioral health, day services, autism services and early childhood services. link
Special Olympics MA: Special Olympics is changing the way people with Intellectual disabilities are seen in the world. Join us and help create a more inclusive community where you live. link
S. T. E. P.: Special Teams for Exceptional People exists to facilitate social, recreational and sporting activities and events for children and adults with disabilities in order to instill in them confidence and self-esteem. Our organization serves individuals and their families from the private sector as well as those in group homes, private schools and special treatment facilities. link
TLC Autism Parent Community: Our mission is to support parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum in various ways in a positive, understanding and judgement-free environment. link
TOP Soccer: US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer is a community based and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. link
William James College Interface: Through the Helpline that operates Monday-Friday from 9 AM- 5 PM, callers from subscribing communities will work with a Resource and Referral Counselor who will help them navigate the challenges of finding mental health services. Each caller from a subscribing community will be assigned a lead counselor who will provide matches to services, as well as provide information and resources about mental health and wellness. link
AANE: The Asperger / Autism Network (AANE) works with individuals, families, and professionals to help people with Asperger Syndrome and similar autism spectrum profiles build meaningful, connected lives. link
Asperger Works: Our mission is twofold – to help adults with Asperger’s Syndrome (AS) lead productive lives through gainful employment and to educate employers about the positive side of hiring people with AS. link
Chelmsford Public Library: CPL hosts a variety of events that cater to families of various abilities and diversity. Check the calendar for events and find additional community resources, like tutors, on the website. link
Especially Sweet Needs: A division of the Recreational Education Center providing job skill opportunities through ABA while supplying the community with the tastiest sweet treats! link
Kids In Disability Sports, Inc.: We utilize various types of recreational therapies and work in partnership with other organizations to build these opportunities. Our goal is to provide a safe environment in which our members can perform to the best of their abilities, while enjoying the same opportunities as everyone else. link
LifeLinks, Inc: LifeLinks, Inc. is a private, non-profit human service agency headquartered in Chelmsford, MA. that provides services and supports for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities. link
Miracle League of MA: Miracle League of Massachusetts is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that gives children with disabilities a chance to play baseball as part of a team in an organized league at no cost to their family. link
Nashoba Valley Adaptive Ski Program: At Nashoba Valley we provide participants with the opportunity, guidance, and encouragement to reach their potential, develop their independence, enrich their lives, develop their skills, and have fun through snow sports instruction. link
The Paul Center for Learning and Recreation: The Paul Center is dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities in developing their maximum potential and independence. We accomplish this goal by providing services to the individual as well as to the family. link
The Peter Pan Center: The social coaching approach at the Peter Pan Center provides the most natural peer and social setting possible for kids to learn and practice in. We pre-teach, re-teach and reinforce social skills while children or teens interact as they would at recess or in a community-center based program. link
PTIC Call Center: The PTIC Call Center is a free service to answer questions from parents and professionals about special education. It is staffed with information specialists and parent consultant volunteers trained in the federal and state special education laws, procedures, and related matters. link
Recreational Education Center: The REC is an all-encompassing resource for families with children, adolescents, and young adults with special needs. link
Simply Social: Simply Social Kids offers social skills groups and bullying prevention programs in Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire. Our unique program has a refreshingly non-clinical approach to social education. Play and activity-based groups are available for ages 5-17 to help kids and teens learn. link
South Bay Community Services: South Bay is a community-based, behavioral health care organization offering a continuum of services including adult behavioral health, substance abuse counseling, children’s behavioral health, day services, autism services and early childhood services. link
Special Olympics MA: Special Olympics is changing the way people with Intellectual disabilities are seen in the world. Join us and help create a more inclusive community where you live. link
S. T. E. P.: Special Teams for Exceptional People exists to facilitate social, recreational and sporting activities and events for children and adults with disabilities in order to instill in them confidence and self-esteem. Our organization serves individuals and their families from the private sector as well as those in group homes, private schools and special treatment facilities. link
TLC Autism Parent Community: Our mission is to support parents and caregivers of children on the autism spectrum in various ways in a positive, understanding and judgement-free environment. link
TOP Soccer: US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer is a community based and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, organized by youth soccer association volunteers. link
William James College Interface: Through the Helpline that operates Monday-Friday from 9 AM- 5 PM, callers from subscribing communities will work with a Resource and Referral Counselor who will help them navigate the challenges of finding mental health services. Each caller from a subscribing community will be assigned a lead counselor who will provide matches to services, as well as provide information and resources about mental health and wellness. link
Information for Parents and Guardians
Do you have a question about your child, their services, or resources specific to your needs?
We have parent volunteers who can help point you in the right direction.
Send an email for private & confidential assistance: [email protected]
Chelmsford Special Education Department: link
Parent's Guide to Special Education: link
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: link
Parent and Educator Guide to 504: link
Parent's Guide to FERPA: link
Massachusetts Law on Special Education: link
Special Education Laws and Regulations: link
Problem Resolution System Office: link
Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA): link
Pacer Center: Summary of Disability Laws and Rights: link
2019 Family Support Program Manual and Guidelines: link
Chelmsford Public Library SEPAC Section: CPL has a reference section in the children's library that is dedicated to Chelmsford SEPAC and filled with resources on a variety of special education topics.
Do you have a question about your child, their services, or resources specific to your needs?
We have parent volunteers who can help point you in the right direction.
Send an email for private & confidential assistance: [email protected]
Chelmsford Special Education Department: link
Parent's Guide to Special Education: link
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act: link
Parent and Educator Guide to 504: link
Parent's Guide to FERPA: link
Massachusetts Law on Special Education: link
Special Education Laws and Regulations: link
Problem Resolution System Office: link
Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA): link
Pacer Center: Summary of Disability Laws and Rights: link
2019 Family Support Program Manual and Guidelines: link
Chelmsford Public Library SEPAC Section: CPL has a reference section in the children's library that is dedicated to Chelmsford SEPAC and filled with resources on a variety of special education topics.
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Information for SEPAC
Business Email: [email protected]
This is a public email used to schedule agenda items and attend to PAC business, subject to OML and FOIA. This email can be accessed by the public when requested.
Guidance for Special Education Parent Advisory Councils: link
Federation for Children with Special Needs: link
MassPAC: link
Open Meeting Law Guide: link
Open Meeting Law Informational Post by Brookeline SEPAC: link
Roberts Rules of Order: link
Mass.gov: Request an Interpreter: link
Business Email: [email protected]
This is a public email used to schedule agenda items and attend to PAC business, subject to OML and FOIA. This email can be accessed by the public when requested.
Guidance for Special Education Parent Advisory Councils: link
Federation for Children with Special Needs: link
MassPAC: link
Open Meeting Law Guide: link
Open Meeting Law Informational Post by Brookeline SEPAC: link
Roberts Rules of Order: link
Mass.gov: Request an Interpreter: link
This website is for information and education purposes only and should not be misconstrued as official medical or legal advice. Please consult with the appropriate and proper professionals as needed. Please consult with your doctor or therapists about any therapies, supplements, or actions you implement for your individual child needs. This website offers different ideas and information provided by families of special needs children in the hope of helping other families, educating our community, dealing and living with special needs.