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Special Olympics Massachusetts
Local Program Communications Dashboard
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New Resource Directory
Please share with your families 
Exceptional Lives recently launched its free, user-friendly Disability Resource Directory, a searchable online database of disability programs and providers in Massachusetts. It contains more than 1,200 resources in 54 service categories in areas such as:
- Therapy (including speech, PT, OT, and ABA providers)
- Education
- Employment (including transition & vocational programs)
- Medical & clinical
- Adult programs (including housing & transportation services)
- Parent & caregiver support
- Legal help
- Social & recreational (including after-school programs & summer camps)
- Sibling support, family grants, and more.
The Resource Directory is designed for parents, caregivers, and professionals. Users can search for services by zip code, age group, disability type, if it is covered by MassHealth, and whether a facility is wheelchair-accessible. Each search produces a printable resource list and a visual resource map displaying options in a person's local area.
The Directory is an updated and redesigned version of a resource database previously managed by the nonprofit Autism Consortium, whose resource specialists used it to connect families to relevant resources. The resource specialists served families in Massachusetts hospitals including Boston Children's Hospital, Mass General Hospital's Lurie Center, Tufts Floating Hospital for Children, Boston Medical Center, and UMass Memorial in Worcester.
For more info, visit www.exceptionallives.org or contact Jay O'Brien at info@exceptionallives.org or 844-354-1212.
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Spring Season Qualifying Tournaments
Training Tip- Track & Field: Relay Exchange
Special Olympics USA Games 2018
Application Deadlines
- May 1st- Coach Applications
- May 31st- Officials Applications
- June 23rd- Basketball, Bowling, Gymnastics, Track & Field and Swimming
- December 1st- Soccer & Flag Football
The
USA Games Section of the website has the applications and the sports/allotments that will be sent to USA Games in 2018.
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Business Operations Corner
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2017 Spring Season
Below are the upcoming registration deadlines for the rest of the spring season:
- Monday, May 22nd
- Final registrations (for summer games) sent to coaches
- Wednesday May 24th
- Final registration and housing forms due
All blank registration forms for each sport can be found here.
The First Aid/CPR training at the Yawkey Sports Training Center has been rescheduled to Saturday, April 29th. If interested in registering for the course, please register here.
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Don't forget to visit the
calendar section of the website for all event specific information.
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PHOTOS from events:
Check out photos from all of our sports and fundraising events:
Event Photos
Click Galleries and then the season for sports photos.
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Community Development Corner
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TD Bank Ambassadors wanted...
 We are looking for athlete ambassadors in the following counties; Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, and Worcester, to attend local TD Banks during the TD Bank campaign. If you have an athlete interested please contact your Community Development Manager. Reminder the TD Bank campaign is one of our initiatives that can help your budget.
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Revving up for the Revolution
Looking for Athletes or Unified Partners who would like to participate in the Ocean Spray pre-game kick at home Revolution games.This great opportunity to see the NE Revolution in action and participate in the pregame activities. If interested, please contact
Emme Punches.
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Summer Games Block Party
We will again be hosting a Block Party outside Nickerson prior to opening ceremonies at Summer Games. We invite all programs to attend from 5PM-7PM. There will be a band, poster decorating, fun games, and food from Papa Gino's for all athletes who would like to come. More details to come.
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Red Sox Night
 Save the date for
Special Olympics Night on Monday, June 12th. See the Boston Red Sox take on the Philadelphia Phillies.
Please visit the Boston Red Sox website
to purchase tickets. Once you click the link, click "Buy Tickets" and then on the next page, click "Log in". There is NO login required and this will bring up the page to select your tickets.
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Where does your athlete work?
Looking for all athletes who work for a grocery chain. Special Olympics MA is currently working with different grocery store chains on possible 50
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Anniversary promotions. If you have an athlete that you know works for Stop & Shop, Shaws, Star Market, Big Y or Roche's, please contact Rachel Dill
with the athlete's name and the store.
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121st Boston Marathon SOMA TEAM!
Congratulations to our 2017 Xtra Mile Boston Marathon team on such a successful race day! Through their dedication and hard work they raised over $310,000! Thank you for everything you have done for Special Olympics Massachusetts and our athletes.
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Glow in the Park!
The Law Enforcement Torch Run is hitting the streets of North Attleboro for the 3rd annual Glow in the Park. On Saturday, May 20th, grab your best neon clothing and glow gear and light up the night at the best summer 5K around! Don't miss your chance to
join the fun!
Save the Date: Marlborough Motorcycle Ride on June 24th!
Marlborough Police Dept will escort the 4th annual 60-mile ride around scenic Metro West on Saturday, June 24th. $20 for Riders, $10 for Passengers. BBQ and Raffle after the ride.
Register today!
Calling All Thrill Seekers!
Over the Edge Boston is back again for its 7th year! Registration is open and we would like to invite you to join us this July 15th at Hyatt Regency for the best view in Boston! Grab your friends, family and coworkers and register at our website now!
Send us a shout-out once you register by tweeting us at @SpOlympicsMA using the hashtag #OTEBoston
See you at the top!
New Balance Falmouth Road Race
Did last week's Boston Marathon inspire you to start running? The best way to keep training is to have a goal! How about the Falmouth Road Race on Sunday, August 20th! Apply to join the 2017 Xtra Mile Falmouth team today! Click on the following link to fill out our online
application!
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Special Olympics Massachusetts
508-485-0986 | ops@specialolympcisma.org |
www.specialolympicsma.org
Yawkey Sports Training Center
512 Forest Street, Marlborough, MA 01752
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