Meet other people who are interested in and support accessibility and disability rights. Make new friends and coordinate to improve and protect the rights of all individuals to full community, public and private sector access. Our intentions are to work towards forming a non-profit group with a mission of educating the public about the importance of and their role in furthering the cause of inclusive design providing access for all. Equal opportunities for persons with disabilities are guarantee …

I decided to start this low vision group because is very difficult for me to have a social life and to go to regular places where people meet and socialize. The purpose of this group is to get to know others with the same disability but that are still willing to come out and continue enjoying life. Any body any age who is adventurous enough to want to meet others with the same disability.

The mission of UWS/QSEPC is to promote in the community and school system attitudes and practices that are inclusive to persons with disabilities, who are culturally and linguistically responsive to diversity. Ensuring that parents are knowledgeable of their rights and responsibilities under the Individuals with Disability Education Act “(IDEA”) and other statutes and regulations. If you have a child living with special needs in Queens, NY, we welcome you to join us today! If you have a speci …

This groups purpose is to link up disabled runners, walkers, and cyclists with people who wish to serve as guides to these athletes.

Help a cyclist with visual impairment (or other disability) to ride a bike with the Achilles Tandem Program. Achilles is temporarily on hiatus while the roads are frozen. Stay tuned here for our first rides in the spring! Achilles was founded in 1983 by current CEO Dick Traum who was the first runner to complete a marathon with a prosthetic leg. Now in its 25th year, Achilles has enabled people from all walks of life, including those with physical impairments to enjoy the health giving bene …

This group is for adults with autism and thier parents. The goal is to create a group where parents, caregivers and thier adults with developmental disabilities can meet for social gatherings and do activities such as museums, zoo's, day at the park, movies and other fun activities. It would also give us a chance to socialized and build friendships with others who share a common interest.

This group is a social group for high functioning teens between the ages of 13-21 with developmental disabilities who enjoy recreational outings in the community, like the movies and could benefit from social events in which they have an opportunity to establish a bonding experience (friendship) around similar interests with other teens in their age group. Teens can plan to meetup at different venues around the city like the movies, restaurants, sporting events etc., ie Dave and Busters, ESPN …

Created by CareGivers for CareGivers of individuals with special needs, developmental disabilities and/or on the autism spectrum. We are natural givers, but struggle to find the time to receive the care we need. Meet other CareGivers in a relaxing and friendly environment, and re-energize through breathing, gentle yoga stretches, relaxation techniques, meditation and massage. Receive the support you need, so you can be all you need to be for your loved ones! We are here for you! GROUP RUNS WEEKL …

sibsNY is a group dedicated to connecting the brothers and sisters of people with disabilities. Our members share fun activities and social outings, as well as information and support that helps them meet the challenges of having a sibling with a disability. Located in NYC, we are seeking to expand sibsNY by fostering the development of local sibling groups and outings in communities throughout our large state. If you would like to connect with other siblings of people with disabilities in you …

We are educators and other professionals who work with persons who have ASD and other disabilities. The purpose of this group is to network, exchange ideas, and build knowledge about what techniques work with persons who have autism and multiple disabilities.

A support group open to anyone who wishes to recover their — and their family's — health using the most powerful body and mind healing protocol there is. What is GAPS? GAPS (Gut and Psychology/ Physiology Syndrome) establishes a connection between the functions of the digestive system and the health of the body, including the brain. GAPS was developed by Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride based on her own clinical experience after her child was diagnosed with a learning disability and, consecutiv …

… If you don't remain active in some way somehow within 3 months you will be removed, but you are always welcome to rejoin. (Our reasoning for this is only to keep this group fairly active and create the closeness and friendships we are seeking to develop and maintain). We will strive to create (as we did before) a variety of activities in various locations throughout Nassau and Suffolk County, NY (and hopefully once in a while we will get to venture out to NYC), and to keep them as budget friendl …

Are you the parent of a child with special needs? A child with a diagnosis on the autistic spectrum, ADHD, or general developmental delays. Most often recommended therapies, programs, and biomedical treatments are the same for these children. So, let’s chat about it…learn from each other and the professionals that we have entrusted with our most precious gift. Have you had a success story that you have wanted to share with everyone? Do you want to hear other success stories that can help your …

Looking for free, fun things to do that's enjoyable for your baby while still interesting for yourself? Since I already go somewhere each day with my son (primarily in Long Island, Nassau County), I figure why not turn this into a meetup and see if anyone wants to join me to socialize (us and the kids).  I'll post as many free things I hear about, but other events like fairs, amusement parks, and dining out are pay-for events, not because I'm charging but b/c the event place charges.  Most, but …

      Welcome to the Queens Autism Meetup Group! The sister site of the Queens County Parents Autism Coalition, Inc. (QCPAC) To learn more about QCPAC please visit: www.qcpac.org   You can also join the Queens Autism Meetup Group for resources.   Click "Join us" in the upper right hand corner.        

A group for families and friends in Fairfield County area that share in the joys and challenges of having someone in our lives with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), and/or other disabilities. We meet to share ideas about the care and advocacy of our children and to provide a network where we can get the extra care we need to take care of our families and ourselves. We host speakers and workshops to help us navigate the social and educational challenges of raising kids with ASD and other special n …