IN THE NEWS!!Tuesday November 13, 2018 Join us for a Basic Rights Workshop. 6:30-8:30pm at the Jordan Jackson Elementary School in Mansfield  Don't forget!! Wednesday November 7, 2018 is Transition Night at the FHS from 6 -7pm. This is not a SEPAC event, but it is pack full of helpful information for any parent or guardian of a special needs young adult between the ages of 14-21. Run by the career specialist at the HS, numerous organizations will be represented on-site. Monday November 5, 2018 AT THE AHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBRARY 7-8:30PM JOIN US FOR A PRESENTATION ON: HOW SPEECH DISORDERS AND SENSORY PROCESSING DISORDERS PLAY A ROLE IN SOCIAL SKILLS Social Success: The Impact of Language and Sensory Difficulties Stacey Szklut, MS, OTR/L & Melanie Austin, MS, CCC-SLP  Tues October 9th, 2018 7-9 PM Boyden Library Community Room Foxboro, MA “Making Sense of MassHealth” Mass Family Voices* Presented by Cathy Hickey Family Support Navigator Navigating health care financing for a child with special health needs is often challenging. What is available? What is my child’s eligibility? Are there premiums? This presentation consists of an overview of the Affordable Care Act and MassHealth/CommonHealth, an explanation of pathways to eligibility, how to access benefits and services, and the associated costs. Free presentation, open to the public and all communities *Mass Family Voices, a project of the Federation for Children with Special Needs Helping Your Child Understand Their Autism Diagnosis Monday April 30, 2018 7:00 – 8:30 pm Igo Elementary School Library 70 Carpenter Street, Foxboro, MA Please join us for a workshop with Katherine Schwab LMHC about how to disclose and help your child understand their ASD diagnosis. This workshop will help parents talk to their child in a developmentally appropriate manner about the following topics: What is autism? Where do they fit in “on the spectrum”? What are their specific strengths and needs? Is telling others ok? This workshop is free and open to all. Space is limited, and preregistration is required. To RSVP Contact: Katherine Schwab LMHC, PLLC is a local Licensed Mental Health Counselor who specializes in working Watch for our upcoming monthly newsletter COMING soon!! 2017/2018 SEPAC Brochure are now available. Submit a request thru our contact page and we'll have one sent. WE NEED YOU! Share your experiences, concerns and ideas with other parents.
SEPAC is a great way to learn more about successes and issues taking place in our schools. Participation is voluntary and opens up opportunities to meet school officials, other parents and to stay informed on policy changes. SEPAC is a network of parents of children with disabilities dedicated to supporting families with all types of needs.
Please join us at our next meeting if you’d like to ask some questions, discuss a concern, help in planning an upcoming social event! Interested in print outs from past meetings? Email Us at: FoxboroughSepac@gmail.com Recent EventsFounder's Day 2017 was a success! 
New friends were made.   Old friends came by to say "hi!" And our sharpest shooter turned out to be one of the smallest players with an incredible aim!    Thank you to everyone who helped to make this event a success! We can't wait until next year!
Foxboro SEPAC Super Bowl Trophy Viewing Party
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