Upcoming Events

Cooking Club with Paula Fernandes Paula’s business, My Brigadeiro was inspired by her life's passion for  cooking, the love for her family, her friends and for entertaining them with delicious treats. It was also inspired with you in mind and her desire to share Brazil's national sweet, but with a more sophisticated and healthier twist. Our weekly cooking class led Paula and supported by SNSC staff offers opportunities to develop social, independent living, and vocational skills while also practicing cooking techniques and…

Welcome to our Fitness Friday program. As part of this program, we will view special videos that focus each week on different aspects of fitness designed to support people with differing abilities. On Friday’s, Callie will lead us through a 10-minute video that highlights a unique fitness focus. We will post the video on You Tube so that you can use these videos over and over on your own.

Book Club with Bobbi Perez Bobbi Perez has been working with children and adults who have disabilities since the 1970’s. Throughout her life she has advocated for social justice including work with people with disabilities, prisoners transitioning back into the community, and immigrant children. She has volunteered in schools and libraries for decades and is full of joy to lead SNSC’s virtual book club. Join Bobbi for the chance to explore new books, learn, and make new friends in a…

Welcome to Self-Advocacy 101, brought to you by the Special Needs Support Center in collaboration with Green Mountain Self Advocates. This 10 week program will give you information on what a self-advocate is and how you can become a self-advocate. We will also explore and make plans to create a meaningful self-advocacy project of our own. Co-facilitated by Owen Daniel-McCarter and Max Barrows Owen is an attorney whose practice has specialized in PreK-12 LGBTQ+ affirming policies and legislation, criminal defense…

Art Lab is a weekly open studio art program for adults with special needs implemented in collaboration with SNSC and the AVA Gallery and Art Center.  The participating artists get a chance to explore different media with an emphasis on creative self-expression while socializing. While we’re all staying safe at home, we can still do art together! Jayne will be hosting weekly tutorials for you to enjoy live from home or to view later on your own.  Art supplies will be…

During the pandemic, Dr. Miriam Osofsky, a licensed psychologist, joined SNSC in launching a virtual Parent to Parent Peer Support Group for care providers who are under increased pressure due to the lack of support and services related to the pandemic. This forum provides a welcoming, safe, and open space for parents to share struggles and triumphs, form relationships, and gain resources.  Send us an email if you'd like to join this group!

Cooking Club with Paula Fernandes Paula’s business, My Brigadeiro was inspired by her life's passion for  cooking, the love for her family, her friends and for entertaining them with delicious treats. It was also inspired with you in mind and her desire to share Brazil's national sweet, but with a more sophisticated and healthier twist. Our weekly cooking class led Paula and supported by SNSC staff offers opportunities to develop social, independent living, and vocational skills while also practicing cooking techniques and…

Welcome to our Fitness Friday program. As part of this program, we will view special videos that focus each week on different aspects of fitness designed to support people with differing abilities. On Friday’s, Callie will lead us through a 10-minute video that highlights a unique fitness focus. We will post the video on You Tube so that you can use these videos over and over on your own.