February 28, 2025
The Boost News
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.
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)
Sun., March 2, 2025: Sensory-Friendly Screening of A Bug’s Life: Jacob Burns Film Center in Pleasantville.
Wed., March 5, 2025: Spread the Word Inclusion Day at Sleepy Coffee, Too: In Sleepy Hollow. Showcasing the impact of inclusive language and actions for individuals of all abilities. “Kindness activities” for all ages throughout the day and from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. an inclusion rally with speakers. Contact Sleepy Coffee for more info.
Wed., March 5, 2025: Silver Screen Legends Virtual Inclusive Dance Party: Celebrate the Academy Awards and dance to some legendary soundtracks. (Daniel’s Music Foundation)
Fri., March 7, 2025: Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Pound Ridge Library Sensory Room & Book Reading: Join this library in Westchester County as it opens its new Sensory Room and newly refurbished Children’s Room. Featuring a special story time highligting the library’s commitment to inclusion and accessibility.
Sat., March 22, 2025: Sensory-Friendly Screening of Snow White: Bedford Playhouse in Bedford.
Six Sundays starting March 23, 2025, ending May 11, 2025: Inclusive Lacrosse with Able Athletics: Bedford, N.Y. Athletes participate in inclusive sessions designed to foster teamwork, skill-building, and confidence in a supportive, adaptive environment. All abilities welcome with activities tailored to needs.
Thurs., April 3, 2025 – Wed., April 9, 2025: 17th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival New York: Info to come.
Year-Round:
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym: There are two New York-based We Rock the Spectrum franchises, one in New Rochelle (Westchester County), the other Staten Island. Locations in Brooklyn and Long Island in the works.
AMC Sensory-friendly films: Ten 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: A Bug’s Life. (Credit: Jacob Burns Film Center)