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Thank you to everyone who supported Gala 2013 and made it such a success.
Please join us next year for the Federation's 40th Anniversary Celebration.

2013 Conference Recap

**Did you miss Visions of Community 2013?**

Videos, photos, and handouts from many of the workshops are now available. Video clips include...

Brian Heffernan and Tom Hehir
Keynote Speakers
Brian Heffernan & Tom Hehir

Dr. Alan Ingram
Deputy Commissioner,
MA DESE

Randall Kromm Singer/Songwriter
Randal Kromm

News & Special Features

Paid Summer Intern Opportunities for Boston Area Teens

Martin Luther King Summer Scholars
MLK Summer Scholars is an outgrowth of The Boston Globe Foundation's Opportunity for Unity initiative and John Hancock's Summer of Opportunity program.

Summer Fun 2013

Summer vacation often poses a challenge for parents of children with special needs. You can find programs that will provide an engaging and enriching environment for your child. To assist you in that endeavor the Federation has compiled over 200 camp Web sites serving children with disabilities, as well as useful information and resources to help create a rewarding summer camp experience for you and your child.

Media

Webinars
rhea tavares Prior recorded webinars on topics such as bullying, diversity,
inclusion, and transition.

Federation Staff Member, Rhea Tavares,
Featured on NBC Nightly News
Rhea Tavares' connection with Tim from Slovenia is profiled in
"Making A Difference"

After School For All

Two models of inclusive afterschool programs - one at the Dr. William W. Henderson Inclusion Elementary School (formerly the Patrick O'Hearn Elementary School) in Dorchester, MA the other For Kids Only in Winthrop, MA. Video includes tips on how to establish inclusive afterschool programs in your school.