2016 MetroWest Resource Fair

Over 400 people (@ 200 families/Professionals) attended the 2016 Metrowest Special Needs Resource Fair on Sunday March 6, 2016.  Below is an overview of the Vendors/Resources that participated.
The following vendors participated at the 2016 Metrowest Special Needs Resource Fair! 
Company/Website (Hyperlinked)
 City State Description
ABACS, LLC Woburn MA Applied Behavior Analysis Services - in-home, school-, community-, and clinic-based.
Academy MetroWest Natick MA A children's group activity program designed to enhance social skills and self-image. We work with children ages 6 - 15 with on ADHD, ASD, and other issues.
Adaptive Sports New England Boston MA Sports for youth and young adults who have physical disabilities or visual impairments at all levels of competitiveness including a pathway to Paralympic.
Alison Ratner Mayer, LICSW Needham MA Social Skills Group Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Sibling Support Groups, Parent Support and Consultation.
all4mychild Needham MA Social Adventures Groups for young children ages 4-8 co-led by Occupational Therapy and Speech / Language pathology.
Applied Behavioral Associates, LLC Marlborough MA Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Autism/Intellectual Disabilities,  Mental Health Disorders, Challenging Behaviors, Communication-based Interventions.
Autism Spectrum Advocacy Hopkinton MA Providing comprehensive special education advocacy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Ben Speaks Louder Than Words Medway MA Ben Speaks works to discover & provide access to expressive & healing arts resources for youth, families and communities!
Beyond Words Speech and Language Therapy Natick MA Offers individual speech and language sessions provided in your child's home, day care and/or preschool setting.  
BINA Farm Center Natick MA Equine assisted activities and therapies.
Boston Ability Center Wellesley Hills MA A pediatric wellness center that offers physical therapy, occupational therapy and speech and language therapy in a setting that is full of fun and adventure.
Boston Children's Hospital Boston MA The registry is a tool for local families to sign up to hear more about research opportunities within Boston Children's Translational Neuroscience Center. 
Boston College Campus School Chestnut Hill MA A private special education, day school, providing special education, therapy and healthcare services to students ages 3-21 with multiple disabilities.
Boston Conservatory, The Boston MA We offer music programs for individuals on the autism spectrum - private lessons, an early childhood program, and a chorus.
Boston Sensory Solutions Dorchester MA Pediatric Occupational Therapy clinic, with a focus on sensory integration treatment for sensory processing disorder and related challenges.
Bridge Center, The Bridgewater  MA Year round Therapeutic Recreation and Equine assisted Therapy Programs for children, teens and adults.
Camp Allen Bedford NH Camp for all ages with developmental and physical challenges providing a typical camp experience including swimming, boating, arts and crafts, music and dance. 
Camp Howe Goshen MA Inclusive Summer Camp Program
Center for Autism Research Excellence at Boston University Boston MA We are a research center studying language development in verbal and minimally verbal children and young adults with autism spectrum disorder.
Charles River Center, The Needham MA Employment and Day Services, Day Habilitation, Family Support, Residential Services, Respite Care, Adult Foster Care
Commonwealth Financial Group Boston MA Financial Planning for families who have a loved one with special needs.
Crossfit Prototype Westborough MA Ignite! is a movement based program designed to strengthen both the brain and body to prepare it for learning and academic success. 
Crystal Springs School Assonet MA Residential school serving children ages 3-22 with disabilities, medical conditions, vision/hearing/behavioral challenges.
Dr. Moldover and Associates Wellesley MA Neuropsychological evaluations and academic consultation.
Dreisbach Special Education Tutoring Framingham MA Providing tutoring services for children with special needs, IEP review of your child's plan and advice on navigating the special education system.
Easter Seals Massachusetts Worcester MA Easter Seals Massachusetts is a statewide, community-based organization that helps people with disabilities to live full and independent lives. 
Educational Consultants of Boston Westwood MA Consultation to schools and parents in the areas of literacy, special education, social skills, speech and language, classroom and behavior management.
Energy Fitness and Gymnastics Natick MA We offer gymnastics classes for both high functioning and low functioning individuals. We also offer a weekly open gym for families living with special needs.
Exceptional Lives Boston MA Exceptional Lives offers free, online How-to Guides for parents of children with disabilities. 
Family TIES of Massachusetts Canton MA Provides information and referral services, emotional support, and trainings to parents of children and youth with special needs.
Greater Waltham Arc Waltham  MA Adult Family Care Program
Guild for Human Services, The Waltham MA Day school and residential program for individuals with complex special needs, serving students under 22 and adults.
Helping Hooves Therapeutic Riding Holliston MA Therapeutic riding and Hippotherapy
Integrated Children's Therapies, Inc. Hudson MA Occupational, Speech, and Feeding Therapy, social and feeding groups.
Integrated Learning Academy-Newton Newton MA Facility and at home services
JCC Grossman Camp Newton MA Summer Camp
Jewish Family & Children's Service Waltham MA Full service human services organization.  We have day programs, clinical services, AFC, CBHI services, Disability Lifespan Solutions and many more.
Judge Baker Children's Center Canton MA Summer Enrichment Institute: a summer camp for children with ADHD and related challenges and Next Step: College Success & Independent Living program.
Judge Rotenberg Educational Center Boston MA A special needs day and residential school located in Canton, Massachusetts licensed to serve ages five through adult. 
Just Add Cooking Boston MA Just Add Cooking provide a weekly “meal kit” box to our customers, full of ingredients and recipes to make home-cooked dinners fun and easy in less than 30 min. 
Kennedy Day School at Franciscan Hospital for Children Brighton MA The Kennedy Day School offers integrated special education, therapeutic and health services, to  students ages 3 to 22, with multiple special needs.
Kimberly Rego Special Education Advocacy Somerville MA Special Education Advocacy for Families and Individuals in Massachusetts.
Labor of Love Educational Advocacy Newton MA Educational consulting and advocacy services
Language and Learning Centers of America Wellesley MA Provides Speech therapy, behavioral therapy, occupational therapy
Learning Solutions, LLC Norwood MA Social Learning Center providing Executive Function tutoring, social groups & clubs, ABA tutoring, community coaching, prof development & summer programming.
Macumber Mind & Body Natick MA Neurofeedback and Massage Therapy
MetroWest Center for Independent Living Framingham MA Works to empower people with disabilities with the practical skills and self-confidence to take control over their lives and become active members.
Natick Recreation and Parks Department Natick MA Offering Special Needs summer camp, school year adaptive offerings and school vacation programs.
Neuropsychology and Education Services for Children and Adolescents  Newton MA Neuropsychological testing, Transition Services, Behavioral Services for families, School-based Consultations, AASC and Therapeutic Yoga.
Perkins Library Watertown MA Accessible library services for people who are unable to read regular print due to a physical, visual or learning disability.
Peter Pan Center for Social & Emotional Growth, The Boxboro MA Social Skills Programs for children ages 3-16. Parenting support, training and education, Behavioral Consultation and Professional development.
RCS Behavioral & Educational Consulting Natick MA Provides a variety of direct, consultative, and training services to schools, agencies, families, and individuals with developmental disabilities, infant to adult.  
Reece Center Therapy Shrewsbury MA Applied behavior analysis (ABA), behavioral therapy, early intervention, verbal behavior, home/school consultation, assessment and parent support.
REquipment DME Reuse Program Boston MA REquipment provides free refurbished wheelchairs, standers, adapted strollers and other medical equipment to families. Find your DME at www.dmeREquipment.org.  Donations accepted and picked up in Metro West, call 1-866-244-6156
River Financial Group, LLC Waltham MA Special Needs Financial Planning
SenseAbility Gym, Incorporated Hopedale MA Parent-led sensory Gym for Children with Special Needs.  We offer open gym time, social skills classes, private play groups and other special programs.
Shriver Center/UMMS Worcester MA Our mission is to improve the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through research, training, and service. 
Simply Social Kids  Tyngsboro, MA A unique, non-clinical social education program for ages 5-adult providing social lessons & practice with peers in an accepting, fun, and supportive environment.
South Bay Early Intervention Framingham MA Early Intervention services for children and families ages 0-3 with concerns for developmental delays, medical challenges, or community resources. 
South Middlesex Opportunity Council Framingham MA Financial, housing, weatherization, education and food insecurity counseling and services.
Special Needs Advocacy Network North Attleboro MA Special Education Advocacy education, networking, and access to information regarding member services.
Special Organizer, The Norwood MA The Special Organizer will organize and digitize your child's education/medical file and create graphs and grids that will empower you to advocate for your child.
Success Music Studio Sudbury MA Music lessons for special kids.
Swim Angelfish Multiple locations around Boston including MetroWest Aquatic OT/PT & adapted swim lessons for children of all abilities, addressing the 14 most common roadblocks to being independent & safe in the water.
Technology For Autism Now, Inc. Boston MA We improve the lives of children with autism and their families through innovative technology solutions including AutiKnow a mobile iOS app.
TILL, Inc. Dedham MA Provides residential, clinical, family support services and day and vocational programs to meet the needs of individuals of all ages.
United Celebral Palsy of MetroBoston Watertown MA Personal Care Attendant (PCA), Adult Family Care (AFC), DDS and MRC funded individual supports, Day Habilitation Programs.
Vision Education Consulting Natick MA Advocacy for children with special needs. Specializing in children with language based learning disabilities, specific learning disabilities in reading.