School Happenings
NEWS & INSIGHTS
NEWS: League School for Autism Celebrates 60 Years of Empowering Neurodivergent Students
INSIGHTS: Rethinking Inclusion – Why Access Isn’t Enough
NEWS: Our Value Commitment to Autistic Voices
League School for Autism
Founded in 1966, the League School for Autism has been empowering children and young adults with Autism for more than 50 years.
LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST
On Monday, League School for Autism hosted a Legislative Breakfast with our largest gathering yet. This annual event offers state and local legislators the opportunity to meet and hear from League School students, families, and supporters about critical issues impacting the autism community.
Special thanks to State Senator Bill Driscoll Jr., Senator Paul Feeney, State Representative Ted Philips, Representative Paul McMurtry, and Senator Mike Rush for their support. Also, a HUGE thanks to the remarkable Elizabeth Dello Russo Becker of the Massachusetts Association of Approved Private Schools (MAAPS) for an informative update on the special education legislative landscape.
The program also included presentations by League School students, Dylan and Chadi, and alumni parent, Clare Folan. The Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism Spectrum of Sound Choir, led by Kelsey, concluded the event with a special performance of Shipping Up to Boston, Dirty Water, and Sweet Caroline. Thank you ALL for sharing your talents!
Extra thanks to League School students and team members whose contributions made the event a success, including Gabe, Heidi, Lissy, Molly, Anna, Amy, Maureen, Kaleigh, Larry, Cheryl, Tim, Lindsay, Chrissy, Jack, Sean, Erin, Matt, and the Facilities Team.
MUSHROOM SPINACH BOK CHOY STIR FRY
Last week, League School for Autism students combined their horticulture and culinary arts skills to create a stir fry with the oyster mushrooms they grew, combining them with spinach, Bok Choy and arrugula. They really enjoyed making it and ate all
of it!
STAFF APPRECIATION WEEK
League School for Autism staff were treated to a summer cookout on Wednesday, complete with hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, cookies, and watermelon. Grillmasters Larry Sauer and Matt Cinelli worked the barbecues while members of the leadership team worked the buffet tables.
Before the cookout, staff participated in interactive professional development sessions, then coke from recreational activities like volleyball, hiking, and yoga after the cookout. It was a great day and a great way to appreciate our amazing League School staff.
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NEURODIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT SYMPOSIUM
Join us next Wednesday, May 13th from 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM at the Old Colony YMCA in Stoughton for a gathering of speakers and panelists who will discuss how to increase employment, develop workforce opportunities, and provide program consultation for neurodivergent members of our community.
Lunch is included in your $25 per person or $50 per Group of 3 ticket price. A selection of Jersey Mike's sandwiches and beverages will be provided. Please indicate if you have dietary restrictions or require special accommodations. Vendor Tables and Sponsorships are available. Purchase Orders are accepted.
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