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SEPAC

What is SEPAC?
A SEPAC is a Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  Massachusetts state law assigns both and advisory and participatory function to SEPACs.  Membership and participation is open to all families and other interested parties in Hull. 

Mission Statement:
The Hull Public Schools Special Education Parents’ Advisory Council (HSEPAC) provides guidance to the district on matters related to the education of students with disabilities. In collaboration with the Director of Student Services and the Hull Public Schools School Committee, HSEPAC fosters awareness and actively promotes parental involvement in the planning, development, and evaluation of the district’s special education programs. In addition to regularly scheduled meetings during the year, HSEPAC will offer workshops and programs to the parents of students with disabilities and other interested parties at no cost.

Board Members
Maggie Kelly, Carrie Tiani, Courtney Burke
Contact us at [email protected]

SEPAC Survey
Mrs. Claus Non-sensory hour
Greater Massachusetts Special-Needs Events Newsletter
Yes, sensory/inclusive holiday events are already here and featured in this edition's Recreation section. Caregiver topics cover burnout prevention, school avoidance, DDS 101, an inclusive music symposium, guardianship, housing, and living skills. November Disability Events Include:
• Caregiver Wellness/Burnout Prevention
• Dept. of Dev. Services/DDS 101
• What Makes a Good Neuropsychological Evaluation
• My Kid Is Not Going to School - What Now?
• Symposium for Arts/Music Education & Disabilities
• "Planning a Life" - Disability Transition Support
• Transition Talk: The Sibling Experience
Have an inclusive holiday event coming up? Use our Submit an Event link to send us info! Sharon Marie
Caregiver Wellness/Burnout Prevention
Caregiver Wellness/Burnout Prevention: Webinar, November 12th, with the Haverhill Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Your Energy Bank Account is a hands-on workshop for caregivers that helps you recognize what drains your energy and what fills it back up. Walk away with clarity, practical tools, and a personalized action plan........Read more
What Makes a Good Neuropsychological Evaluation—and Why It Matters
What Makes a Good Neuropsychological Evaluation—and Why It Matters: Webinar, November 12th, with the Commonwealth Learning Center of Greater Boston. Ann Helmus, Founder and Director of NESCA, will explain what a neuropsychological evaluation is, and how a good one can be a vehicle to accessing the appropriate supports...Read more
Tutoring & Assessment Services for Academic Success with Commonwealth Learning Center of Greater Boston. 1:1, Virtual & In Person, K - Adult. Research based, multsensory instruction in reading, writing and math. Executive Function Strategies. Visit https://www.commlearn.com or contact 781-444-5193
Boston Special-Needs Resource Fair
Boston Special-Needs Resource Fair: Dorchester, November 13th, with the Boston Public Schools SPEDPac. Free and open to all families. Accessible Location, Kid friendly, Door prizes, Giveaways, Raffle, Entertainment. All supports and materials will be accessible, and language interpretation will be available in multiple languages and American Sign Language (ASL)...Read more
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101) - What You Need to Know
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101) - What You Need to Know: Webinar, November 13th, with the Mass DDS Metro Region. Anyone interested to learn more about the DDS are invited to attend. The DDs provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder. Learn more about: Eligibility, Transition, Self-Direction, Autism...Read more
My Kid Is Not Going to School - What Now?
My Kid Is Not Going to School - What Now? Webinar, November 13th, with the PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL's Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as family partners. * Does your child resist going to school, avoid doing schoolwork, or frequently ask to come home...Read more
Autism & Assistive Technology Lunch for Grandparents: Taunton
Autism & Assistive Technology Lunch for Grandparents: Taunton:: November 15th, with Community Autism Resources. Join other grandparents from through SE Mass to learn about an important topic related to autism. Speaker Shannon Sousa will be talking about Assistive Technology, DIY options, Medical necessity and insurance ...Read more
Advocacy Training for Disability Benefits & Services: Worcester
Advocacy Training for Disability Benefits & Services: Worcester, November 18th, with the Seven Hills Foundation. * This training is for anyone receiving services through Seven Hills Foundation. Learn how to communicate with your legislators, share the importance of your services, tools to build relationships with legislators ...Read more
ABLE Symposium for Those in Arts/Music Education & Individuals with Disabilities
ABLE Symposium for Those in Arts/Music Education & Individuals with Disabilities: Virtual Event, November 22nd, with Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education in Boston. Free and open to the public. This event brings together caregiverss, educators, artists, researchers, policymakers, school administrators....Read more
The Nuts & Bolts of SSI/SSDI, Public Health Insurance & Other Public Benefits
The Nuts & Bolts of SSI/SSDI, Public Health Insurance & Other Public Benefits: Webinar, December 9th - 11th, with Employment First Massachusetts. This training focuses on how work earnings affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare, subsidized housing, food stamps, and other public benefits. Included is a review of work incentives ...Read more

Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
 
Sensory Friendly and Inclusive Holiday Events
Sensory Friendly and Inclusive Holiday Events
Beverly: Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at Long Hill
Boston: Boston Pops Sensory-Friendly Holiday Concert
Boston: Sensory Friendly & ASL "Nutcracker"
Bristol, RI: Sensory Santa House
Canton: Sensory-Friendly Hour at the Winterlights
North Andover: Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa
Northampton/Florence: Santa’s Train Sensory-Friendly
North Weymouth: Holiday Festival & Winter Sleigh Rides
Providence, RI: Sensory Friendly Plus “A Christmas Carol”
Waltham: Chanukah Celebration For Adults With Disabilities And/Or Mental Health Challenges
Worcester: “A Christmas Carol” Sensory Friendly Read More
Sensory Friendly & Autism Acceptance Game with the Worcester Railers
Sensory Friendly & Autism Acceptance Game with Worcester Railers Hockey: November 9th. Sensory-friendly/Autism Acceptance Afternoon - featuring decreased auditory and visual stimulation for those with sensory sensitivities. No Goal Horn, no sudden “Make Some Noise” videos, lowered music audio/microphone levels, no flashing lights ...Read more
Inclusive Basketball for Youth with a Mobility Impairment: Waltham
Inclusive Basketball for Middle/High School Youth with a Mobility Impairment: Waltham, through December 18th, with Adaptive Sports New England and the YMCA of Greater Boston. Middle and high school students with mobility impairments are invited to join. No gear, no experience- just bring your energy and love for the game. To participate in the experience, athletes must be able to...Read more
Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education - Fall Programs for ALL Ages and ALL Abilities https://college.berklee.edu/BIAAE
Adaptive & Para Sports Day in Medford
Adaptive & Para Sports Day in Medford: November 9th. Join Adaptive Sports NE and local adaptive sports organizations for a day designed to introduce Paralympic sports and skills to participants with a mobility or visual impairment. Free and for all ages. Try curling, tennis, skiing, wheelchair lacrosse and basketball, sled hockey...Read more
Sensory Friendly Hours at the Audubon in Bristol, RI
Sensory Friendly Hours at the Audubon, Bristol, RI: November 9th & 25th. People with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other sensory processing sensitivities are invited to discover nature at the Center with fewer guests and a quieter environment, lower lighting and no screens. There will be a maximum of 12 visitors in the Nature Center...Read more
Especially for Me "Mask On, Play On" All Ages Musuem Event
"Mask On, Play On" All Ages Musuem Event: Acton, November 15th, 5 pm to 8 pm. Free - registration required. Any family or group who can benefit from a limited capacity, mask-required visit is welcome. A medical diagnosis is not required. High touch surfaces are disinfected throughout the day - exhibits will be given extra cleaning before the evening event. Staff will be wearing masks. Visitors may remove their masks while at outdoors part of the museum, enjoy the Take-A-Break Space..Read more
Audio Described Perfomance of "Harry Potter and The Cursed Child"
Audio Described Perfomance of "Harry Potter and The Cursed Child" Colonial Theater at Emerson, Boston, December 11th. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks a new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Captioning offered in English, Cantonese, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese...Read more

Transition & Adult Events

RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES

Special Ed Workshop Transition Planning - March 27    Click here for flyer
The Federation for Children with Special Needs          https://fcsn.org/ 
Greater Massachusetts Special Needs Events         https://www.spedchildmass.com/ 
Outpatient Services for Children and Families        https://puzzlepiecesmass.com/
South Shore Support Services       https://soshoresupport.org/

AUTISM RESOURCES

Community Autism Resources http://community-autism-resources.com

Autism Alliance http://autismalliance.org

The Arc South Shore http://arcsouthshore.org

South Shore Support Services Home https://soshoresupport.org

The information above is provided solely as a resource for families and does not serve in place of a specific review of student needs, nor is this information created by or endorsed by Hull Public Schools.

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