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Farmington recognizes that accessing additional community and social resources can be challenging, and the FPS team is committed to helping connect special education resources to provide more opportunities for students and families. Local resources offer valuable social opportunities and support development outside of school for students with disabilities.
Farmington recognizes that accessing additional community and social resources can be challenging, and the FPS team is committed to helping connect special education resources to provide more opportunities for students and families. Local resources offer valuable social opportunities and support development outside of school for students with disabilities.
What's available around the Farmington Valley?
What's available around the Farmington Valley?
Fellowship Community Thursday Nights at 6 pm in Avon. This group is for adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities and their caregivers. We meet each week in person for fellowship and fun as we celebrate our diverse abilities!
Farmington Valley Special Olympics Special Olympics Farmington Valley offers year-round sports in: unified basketball, floor ball, soccer, softball and traditional basketball, soccer, and softball. We would love to have you join us as an athlete, partner or coach!
Miracle League Baseball, West Hartford
Sib Shop & other amazing activities through the Miracle League! (Family Bowling, Brick Club, Everybody Dance Now, ICAN Bike)
FAVARH Recreational Programs, 18 years and up are welcome! Check out the activities.
FAVARH Unified Theater, get involved or go to support inclusion at it's best!
Looking for in-home supports and structures for your child? Check out our adulting checklist!
What's available around the state?
What's available around the state?
Want to patronize shops in the area that support inclusive models? Check out our flyer.
Easter Seals Driving Resource Wondering if driving is an option, Easter Seals can help evaluate your student.
Have a physical disability and need driving supports? State resources here.
SOCCA Drop in Art Programs in Southington
CT Integrated Supports (it's so valuable it's on both pages!)
Surf Camp in New England
Thinking about College and Postsecondary Options?
Thinking about College and Postsecondary Options?
College Transition & Readiness Presentation, 2024 Dr. Jane Thierfeld Brown and Kerry Tharpe slideshow
Questions to ask a college disability office and questions they may ask you!
31 Must-Have College Readiness Skills, Kelley Challen Checklist
10 Must-Have College Readiness Tool, Beacon College Resource
A guide to assessing college readiness, from Landmark College
The legal differences between high school and college accommodations (IDEA vs ADA laws)
Transition to College, Making a ramp, not a cliff information sheet
Adulting Checklist by Dr. Jane Thierfled Brown and Kerry Tharpe
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