March 6, 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 15, 2025: Take a Deep Breath Interactive Concert: Bronxville. An interactive concert for the developmental disability community. Cost: $6 – $12. (Concordia Conservatory)
Fri., March 21, 2025: Fun Friday – Dance Aerobics: West Nyack. Ages 14 – 24. GYMGUYZ will lead a dance aerobics class. Time: 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Where: Besso Community Room, 4th floor, Palisades Mall by the ice rink. To learn more, contact Emily Rocks at ERocks@BridgesRC.org or (845) 624-1366 Ext. 107.
Sat., March 22, 2025: Sensory-Friendly Screening of Disney’s 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., March 27, 2025 – Sat., March 29, 2025: Marvels of Media Festival: Astoria (Queens) at the Museum of the Moving Image. This wonderful festival recognizes the outstanding media work of autistic media-makers through an exhibition, film screenings, and in-depth panel discussions.
Thurs., March 27, 2025: Monthly Open Mic: Cos Cob, Conn. Welcoming space where people of all abilities can share their talents, connect, and celebrate music together. (Especially Everyone and River House)
Thurs., April 3, 2025 – Wed., April 9, 2025: 17th Annual ReelAbilities Film Festival New York: The festival is committed to reframing disability through the power of film.
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: Dance aerobics in Rockland County (stock photo) Credit: Pexels.com