Understanding Our Differences will present this informative evening webinar on Wednesday Oct. 18 at 7PM. Advance registration required. Everything we do as human beings is dependent on our brains perceiving, interpreting and organizing the sensory information that surrounds us. Like many human abilities, this sensory processing can be variable, and impact the ease and success...
Meet the Author/UOD Family Book Event Featuring author Natalie Lloyd and her children’s book Hummingbird Wednesday November 15 at 7:00 PM Cabot Elementary School, Newton, in the Cafeteria Advance registration required. From the New York Times bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic and six other award-winning children’s books, Hummingbird is a heartfelt story about...
Did you know that some people read with their fingers? Join UOD on March 9th at the Newton Free Library to learn how this is done using braille, a system of raised dots created by Louis Braille 200 years ago. Follow the “Braille Trail” of engaging hands-on stations for some interactive family fun, learn about...
To celebrate Disability Pride Month and the 34th anniversary of the ADA, on Wed. July 17th at 7:00pm Understanding Our Differences, the Newton Commission on Disability, and the Newton Free Library are pleased to host a moderated panel of local speakers with disabilities who will explore the question, "What does disability pride mean to you?",...
