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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Healthcare Access for All: Improving Medical Experiences for Individuals with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn practical tips and strategies to improve healthcare access for individuals with autism spectrum disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities. \nThis webinar will focus on reducing anxiety and enhancing care through the use of social stories\, visual supports\, desensitization\, and individualized accommodations. Participants will also learn effective strategies for advocating and collaborating with medical providers. Available resources\, including social stories for preventative care procedures\, will be highlighted to support successful and positive healthcare experiences. \nDr. Jill Pineda is a licensed clinical psychologist at the Lurie Center for Autism and a clinical instructor at Harvard Medical School. She provides neuropsychological evaluations and therapeutic services for children\, adolescents\, and adults with autism spectrum disorder and other neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Pineda has developed expertise in providing desensitization for medical procedures for individuals with developmental disabilities in the hopes to improve access to medical care for this underserved community. \nDr. Pineda has led the Healthcare Access for Autism grant\, designed to create social stories on preventative care procedures for adults with autism and related disabilities. Dr. Pineda regularly collaborates with caregivers\, healthcare providers\, and other stakeholders to improve access to medical care within Mass General Brigham and the broader community. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-healthcare-access-for-all-improving-medical-experiences-for-individuals-with-autism-and-intellectual-and-developmental-disabilities/
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SUMMARY:[WEBINAR] Transition Timeline and Tips for the Journey
DESCRIPTION:We all go through it\, but the path to becoming an adult is different for each of us. For families of teens with IDD or autism\, the transition from school to adult life can feel overwhelming\, with so much to learn and navigate. \nJoin Director of Education and Outreach Jackie Doherty and Education and Outreach Consultant Dianne Huggon for a practical\, step-by-step look at the transition timeline\, with strategies and useful tips to help you support your loved one’s journey and make the most of every opportunity along the way. \nRegister for this webinar here.
URL:https://thearcofmass.org/event/webinar-transition-timeline-and-tips-for-the-journey/
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SUMMARY:[Pathways to Friendship] Keys to a Life Well Lived Virtual Book Club: Night Four
DESCRIPTION:Join Pathways to Friendship for a monthly virtual book club to explore the important ideas explained in the book Everyday Citizenship: Seven Keys to a Life Well Lived by Simon Duffy and Wendy Perez. \nCitizenship means living a full\, meaningful life. A citizen is someone who is an equal member of their community and is respected for their contributions. It’s not about paperwork or passports. It’s about full inclusion\, rights\, and dignity. \nJoin us for any or all* of these discussions leading up to our June 11\, 2026 Forum with keynote Simon Duffy. \nYou do not need the book take part in these discussions! Everyone is welcome – we hope you’ll join us! \n*If you join us for all of the discussions\, you’ll get discounted entry to the June 11 Forum. \nMore Information and Registration Here. \n\nSchedule\nWednesday\, February 11 7:00 – 8:00PM \n\n\nWhat is ‘citizenship’? Citizenship means living a meaningful life. It’s about full inclusion\, rights\, and dignity \n\n\nKeys we’ll explore: \n\n\nFinding Meaning and Purpose – What is important to you? \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, March 11 7:00 – 8:00PM \n\n\nKeys we’ll explore: \n\n\nFreedom – controlling your own life \n\n\nMoney – having enough money to live with security and dignity \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, April 8 7:00 – 8:00PM \n\n\nKeys we’ll explore: \n\n\nHelp – asking for help and helping others \n\n\nHome – a space of your own \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, May 13 7:00 – 8:00PM \n\n\nKeys we’ll explore: \n\n\nCommunity – take part in your community \n\n\nLove – romantic relationships and friendships \n\n\n\n\nPlease let us know if you need any accommodations by emailing goodman@arcmass.org. We will have Closed Captioning. Please note: two weeks notice is necessary if an ASL interpreter is needed. \nMore Information and Registration Here.
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