Sudbury Access Avenue

10/13/2025

The government shut down is being used as cover for further destruction of the Department of Education. Saturday's RIF attack on the Office of Special Education Programs is explained here. It gives solid background and clear explanation of what is happening.
https://adayinourshoes.com/osep/

10/09/2025

It's great to be prepared. The Arc is offering FREE training.

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training helps people better prepare to support those around them who are struggling with their mental health. Participants learn about the signs and symptoms of someone who is experiencing a mental health situation, as well as techniques they can use to provide firsth...

10/08/2025

10/05/2025

09/30/2025

The 2026 One Mission Boston Marathon® Application is officially OPEN! 📣

Ever dreamed about running the Boston Marathon? Run it in honor of kids fighting cancer and the cancer warriors in your life! 🎗️

Apply today and make your dreams a reality! onemission.org/get-involved/fundraise/run-for-one-mission/

Boston Marathon

09/29/2025

LGBTQ+ students in MA are navigating more than just academics this school year. Let’s make sure they feel seen, supported, and safe.
Join our free community webinar with and to learn:
⚖️ Current legal landscape affecting LGBTQ+ students in MA
📘 Students' rights in public schools
🏳️‍⚧️ How to support transgender youth
📚 Resources for LGBTQ+ students, parents, caregivers, and support systems

📅 September 29th at 7pm via Zoom
🔗 Register now: https://gbpflag-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/r46ashoWR5Kc1lJAuW5Q0Q #/registration

09/28/2025

Unstuck: A Community in Motion is a series run by Disability Policy Consortium for wheelchair users and allies to stay connected, build power, and keep the wheelchair repair justice campaign moving forward.

To get involved in barrier mapping, educational outreach campaigns, and compiling community resources please join the Unstuck calls.

The next bi-weekly Unstuck meeting will be Monday, October 6th. Reach out to Destiny Maxam (dmaxam@dpcma.org).

09/27/2025

https://youtu.be/7z9YFe3jzCk?si=olXb-50p3ufcRdrb

Dementia Friends USA is part of a global movement that is changing the way people think, act, and talk about dementia. Anyone can be a Dementia Friend – we a...

09/27/2025

The Sudbury Commission on Disability and the Rail Trails Advisory Committee are bringing adaptive cycling to Sudbury.

Event Details
Saturday, October 25, 2025
11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (participants register for a one-hour riding slot)
Broadacres Farm Parking Lot, 62 Morse Road, Sudbury, MA

Free and open to all ages and abilities. A wide range of adaptive cycles will be available, including recumbent trikes, handcycles, and tandem bikes. Helmets will also be provided. Trained staff from All Out Adventures will be on-site to support riders throughout the event, if needed.

Registration
Online: https://alloutadventures.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/alloutadventures/event.jsp?event=14129&
Phone: 413-584-2052 (recommended for first-time riders, so staff can help select the best bike)

You don't have to be a Sudbury resident to participate. Everyone is welcome!

09/21/2025

Have a neurodiverse child in your family or classroom? A powerful 5-session series is starting up offering insights, practices, and resources to help things work well at home and in school. This MA Partnerships for Youth free webinar series starts Thu Sep 25 and meets every other Thursday. More info and registration here: https://massachusettspartnershipsforyouth.com/course/safe-connected-regulated-trauma-informed-neurodiversity-affirming-classrooms-series-begins-sept-25-2025/

09/11/2025

𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝘄𝘀𝗹𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿! It is packed with information on upcoming events and resources.

Click here to read the newsletter: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1voAccqfsAM0-CQ_asM_imq5g-IZoJFm2/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=107065210221432448046&rtpof=true&sd=true

Please feel free to reach out to sudburysepac@gmail.com with any questions!

08/06/2025

MA Dept of Developmental Services has posted a set of resources to help us keep folks with autism safer around water. At the link below there is info for families, caregivers, educators, emergency responders and friends and neighbors. Also, there are links to a bit of financial help for making things safer.,
https://www.mass.gov/autism-wandering-and-water-safety