Bellingham SEPAC

04/18/2026

Regarding the override for Bellingham, please understand why it is needed:

The reasons for this deficit for the schools is not because of the mismanagement of funds. It has to do with less funding from the state, increased health care costs, increased transportation rates, and increased special needs costs. You can see all the slides from the meeting at the town website.

If the override passes, the increase to property taxes will be $299 a YEAR based on an average house of $400,000 value. That’s $25 a month or .82 cents a day. I understand that people are on fixed budgets, but that does not seem like an unreasonable ask considering what the return on investment would be (the betterment of our next generation). Besides 37 teachers being let go and that severely effecting the children’s education, and no sports will also be detrimental since these kids rely on them as an outlet to regulate their mental health. I believe that voting no will be very detrimental to our town as a whole.

03/11/2026

Parents of youth with disabilities are often incorrectly told that the only way to remain involved in their child’s adult life is to go to court and become a legal guardian. But that is not true. There are other options—including Supported Decision-Making—that may work better for a person with a disability and their family.

Join us to learn about the options for YOUR family!
Register for this Zoom event here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/kc359dg

03/06/2026

Questions about the difference between an IEP and 504 plan? Here's some great info! Always feel free to reach out to the school system if you need more answers ([email protected])

What’s the difference between a 504 plan and an IEP? Both are for students with disabilities, but there are some key differences.

02/25/2026

Need to help get accustomed to the airport?

02/20/2026

Joey’s Fund | Hope Fund is a grant that provides direct financial support to people with autism. Learn more about our mission to give back to others.

02/20/2026

Resource Fair on March 4

Please note that the Resource Fair on Wed March 4th has been moved to Foxboro High School. Hope you can join us!

02/16/2026

Check out the resource fair in Douglas on March 3!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for March 3rd! The SEPAC has been hard at work to connect with resources to help all our parents.

02/09/2026

TOMORROW - TUESDAY 2/10!📣
Have a child in the Bellingham school system on an IEP or 504? (Any grades -preschool through 22, plus out-of-district students)

Come and meet this community of parents and ask questions, get resources, supply answers and help, and hear what's happening in the community at the SEPAC meeting next Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 6pm. Curious what is coming up next for your child? Other parents can give insight, plus share experiences in the community.

We will meet online - email [email protected] and she will send you the link.

02/03/2026

Ready for a swim?

02/03/2026

Every student is preparing for life after high school.
For students on IEPs, that path requires intentional planning and targeted skill-building.

I’m looking forward to speaking with the Newton SEPAC at a free virtual event for community members focused on what transition planning really means, how family and student rights fit into the process, and practical ways to build independence and self-determination skills that support adult success.

In this session, we’ll cover:
• What effective transition planning should include for students on IEPs
• Why skill-building is just as important as academic readiness
• Everyday ways families can support transition planning at home

📅 Thursday, Feb 12 at 6:30 PM
💻 Free virtual event for Massachusetts families, educators, and community members
🎥 Session will be recorded
🔗 Registration link https://buff.ly/CgIfufd