Be sure to visit links for more information and, where applicable, to register. If you’d like to share your event or activity on The Boost, please contact us here. It would be great to have more activities around the state.

January, 2025 – June 2025: Decks & Dice: A Young Adults Game Group: Tarrytown, N.Y. For young adults with and without disabilities, ages 21-35, support staff welcome. Every last Sunday of the month. Cost: $5 (Shames JCC on the Hudson)

Sat.,  Feb. 1,  2025: Beauty and Bonding Women’s Group Session 1, Cupcake Creations: This social group is for women and all who identify as female and non-binary/gender expansive with disabilities. This hands-on cupcake decorating class is with Susan O’Keefe, the owner of Baked By Susan Bakery. (Shames JCC on the Hudson)

Sun., Feb. 2, 2025: Sensory-friendly screening of The Princess and the Frog: At Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville. Along with the film, there will be a free art activity conducted by Super Awesome Artland.

Mon., Feb. 3, 2025, Mon., April 7, 2025, Mon., June 2, 2025: Hear Our Voices! Readers with Disabilities Book Club: A fun, virtual social group for young adults of all reading levels that includes “book-ish” games, chats about favorite reads, and discovering new books with disabilities representation. (Hear Our Voices! self-advocacy group from Community Support Network at WIHD)

Fri., Feb. 7, 2025: Sensory Story Time: At the Katonah Village Library: This inclusive literacy program is designed for neurodivergent children (ages 4 to 9 years) as well as any child who may have difficulty with large groups.

Sat., Feb. 15, 2025: Sensory-friendly screening of Paddington in Peru: At Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville.

Sat., March 1, 2025: Music for Autism Virtual Concert: The concerts feature professional musicians, including Tony Award winners, Grammy-nominated classical artists, and Pulitzer Prize winners. To ensure equal access for all, every Music for Autism concert is fully subsidized. (Music for Autism)

Thurs., April 3 – Wed., April 9, 2025: 17th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival New York: Info to come.

Thurs., April 24, 2025: Select Human Services Prom 2025: Select Human Services is hosting its first-ever prom at the Knollwood Country Club in Elmsford for 18 years old and under. Cost: $115 (Select Human Services)

Year-Round:

AMC Sensory-friendly films: There are 10 AMC movie theaters around New York State offering sensory-friendly screenings. Go to the link to find the ones near you.

The Boost’s Guide to the Best Museums for People with Developmental Disabilities Added: Jackie Robinson Museum in Manhattan!

The Boost’s 2024 Westchester County Recreation Resource List (Children and Adults) 

I Love NY’s Accessible Places and Programs

Photo: The Princess and the Frog (Credit: Courtesy of Jacob Burns Film Center)