Sudbury Access Avenue

04/20/2026

Boston Marathon was the first major world race to officially include a wheelchair division in 1975. That paved the way for broader acceptance and participation of athletes with disabilities. This inclusion has led to advancements in technology and increased visibility for para-athletes, fostering a more diverse and accessible event.
Since 1975, participation of wheelchair athletes in the Boston Marathon has grown significantly, evolving from a single participant to nearly 2,000 competitors today.

04/19/2026

A snip from the recent Arc newsletter: We’re also challenging Texas v. Kennedy, a lawsuit brought by nine states that threatens Section 504 and the right to get services in the community instead of institutions. If the states win, it could weaken one of the strongest civil rights tools people with disabilities have to avoid institutionalization.

To learn more and see what else is happening in the world of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities visit:

In late March, I had the honor of attending my first Disability Policy Seminar in Washington, DC—an experience I will never forget. As a self-advocate, reporter from North Carolina, and person living with autism, I was proud to stand with nearly 1,000 advocates from across the country.

04/19/2026

While the big event just past it's still worth knowing that the Worcester Deaf Club, Inc. just celebrated it's 80th Anniversary. Go WDC!

THIS SATURDAY!!!
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Worcester Deaf Club, Inc. is hosting Our 80th Anniversary

UPDATE - PLEASE SHARE THIS:
Thank you to all who want to RSVP, but the event is now SOLD OUT and at full capacity.

There is a CASH BAR - CASH ONLY.
See you everyone who RSVP’d at the 80th Anniversary!

Thank you to our generous sponsors and donors for helping support Worcester Deaf Club, Inc.’s 80th Anniversary! Donations of any amount are still being gladly accepted.
Please contact Heidi Kitka at:
Hidi1771@gmail.com

04/05/2026

AT&T, The Arc, and The Arc San Francisco are offering free digital skills training designed specifically for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Online is offered and a few in-person locations, too. BROCKTON is one of the in-persons sites! Check it out: https://thearc.org/our-initiatives/digital-literacy/?utm_source=hub&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=tech&utm_term=2026-0401&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-9snziwngNyRlNkmfW969riGatGnaPYiV0HxrYZkK9nNYmZPEBCyfXpc1WjLVGeKlJ6FOTVp2WUOjdaTJ8ANTDnOE85gw

04/03/2026

Do you love doing things outside at one of Sudbury's great recreation places? Are you a person who would like participating in the fun to get easier for people of ALL abilities? Here comes your chance to help shape the work that will be done to update these areas. Get info and the Zoom link here: https://sudbury.ma.us/facilities/2026/04/03/fairbank-haskell-field-landscape-plan-workshop/

03/20/2026

Saturday, March 21, 2026 is World Down Syndrome Day. Go Samantha!

03/18/2026

This is just one of several free online trainings available at the Food Allergy Research and Education site. It really is possible to make all events and gatherings safe for everyone to participate in. Share the fun, share the goodies.

All schools should be prepared to effectively manage students with food allergies.

03/16/2026

You are invited to join us on MARCH, 28th at 1:00PM for Open Door Theater's production of "Honk!" Our group is invited to go on a backstage sensory tour before the show.

Purchase your tickets through Open Door Theater. https://www.opendoortheater.org/current-show Let them know of any accessibility accommodations that you need when you purchase your tickets.

RSVP to Sudbury SEPAC/LS-SEPAC to join the pre-show tour. https://forms.gle/c6SgkxvqxJsg5Y1D7

03/16/2026

Our Autism Connections parent group will meet this coming Thursday, Mar 19th, at 7:00pm at Oak Barrel in Sudbury.

If you have a child diagnosed with autism or have questions or concerns related to autism, we hope you will join us to connect and share in a safe place. All are welcome!

Hosted by Katie Dineen

Please register via this link:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScGwTosNtiC6XzoygjLZlUTSSsPHs62BI36UrEXMxvrScZ1ww/viewform

*This gathering is happening at the same time and location as our other Parent Connections groups and we may join together to build connections and share ideas!

03/14/2026

All Out Adventure's 25th Birthday. Donate now on their plunge fundraiser. Keep the accessible and adaptive recreation coming. They are offered free or at low cost so donations are key to covering costs.

Help support All Out Adventures today!

03/13/2026

Sudbury proclaims May 3 "Be Like Zach" Day. Read about who Zach was and why this is such a good thing here:
https://sudburyweekly.com/sudbury-select-board-establishes-annual-be-like-zach-day/
"Zach's Rules for Life" are here:
https://sudburyweekly.com/sudbury-select-board-establishes-annual-be-like-zach-day/
Get 1:1 Peer Support for Advanced and Bereaved Pediatric Cancer Parents & Caregivers (and donate) here:
https://www.zachsbridge.org/

03/10/2026

Want to stay in the loop on the Wheelchair Repair Campaign in the MA legislaure?

Sign up to receive campaign updates, action alerts, and opportunities to get involved using the link below. After you sign up, watch your inbox for a Google Groups digest invitation. Click “accept” in that email to begin receiving messages. If you don’t accept the invite, the updates will not come through.

We share timely information about bill movement, hearings, ways to contact legislators, and real stories from wheelchair users across Massachusetts. This campaign moves quickly at key moments, and email is how we make sure you have what you need to take action.

Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/JoinDPC-DME

If you have any trouble joining or do not see the Google digest invite, reach out to Destiny (dmaxam@dpcma.org) and she will help get you connected.

Thanks for stopping by! We're building a people-powered movement to fight for stronger wheelchair repair protections in Massachusetts. Whether you’re a wheelchair user or an ally, we’d love to stay in touch. This form will take just a couple minutes — and helps us connect, organize, and keep y...