Warwick, RI, November 14th & 15th, 2019.  State-of-the-art workshops, information and exhibits on the technologies that enhance and change the lives of persons with disabilities of all ages. The conference focuses on uses of technology in[...]

Norwood, MA, November 14th & 15th, 2019. Keynote Speakers for this event will be Dr. Leanne Hawken, Professor, University of Utah, and Dr. Tim Lewis, Professor, University of Missouri, Co-Director, National Technical Assistance Center for PBIS.[...]

Jamaica Plain, MA, November 16th, 2019. This performance is “relaxed” and will accommodate patrons with sensitivity issues and enable those on the autism spectrum. For the relaxed performance the theater will significantly reduce the amplification[...]

Bridgewater State University, November 16th, 2019. A Voice at the Table: Lessons in Inclusion and Friendship is designed by parents for parents. Includes Todd’s Legacy: Lessons in Inclusion and Friendship, with Zack Rossetti, Associate Professor of[...]

Marlborough, MA, November 16th, 2019. The Daniel W. Rosenn AANE Connections Conference is for adults on the Autism Spectrum, parents, and professionals. It will include:  · 14 breakout sessions / 2 workshops options. · Continuing[...]

Lexington, November 16th, 2019. Free. Open to all educators, parents, and professionals from all districts. This is an event to learn and share your thoughts, questions, practices, and insights related to the continuum of inclusion[...]

Providence, RI, November 16th, 2019, 12 p.m performance. This event is now titled Sensory-Friendly Plus to let audience know that the event is a sensory-friendly plus a family-friendly performance the holiday favorite, A Christmas Carol. Designed[...]

Natick Public Library, Natick, MA, November 18th, 2019.  This workshop, for parents, guardians and educators of middle school and high school students, will include four presenters including: * Jennifer Flewelling, M.Ed. — New Coach Trainer and[...]

Broadmeadow School, Needham, MA, November 19th, 2019. Visit both sides of the table at an IEP meeting. Advocate and former administrator Tina Roy Lynde and attorney Eileen Hagerty will share strategies and insights from their[...]

Marlborough, November 19th, 2019. An opportunity for Special Education Surrogate Parents (SESPs), Foster/Adoptive and Kinship Caregivers, and their Professional Partners by the Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC) a project of the Federation for Children[...]

Cambridge, MA, November 19th, 2019. This genetics conference, Your DNA: A 21st Century User’s Guide, How You and Your Physician Can Harness New Technology for Better Health, will feature a Key Note Presentation by Philip[...]

Boston, MA, November 19th, 2019. The Northeast Arc is hosting the 3rd annual Arc Tank. Hear ideas that will help positively disrupt disability services to improve the lives of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism[...]

Wilson Middle School, Natick, MA, November 20th, 2019. For parents and caregivers of elementary school to high school students. How can we promote a civil and inclusive community while still supporting freedom of speech? Join a[...]

Weston Public Library, November 20th, 2019. The Weston Special Education Parent Advisory Counsel will present speaker Attorney Laurel Francouer. Laurel is an author, advocate and national speaker on the rights of food allergic people. She[...]

Burlington, MA, November 21st, 2019. Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change will host this A Full Life Ahead workshop, which will feature Dr. Michael Kendrick. Michael will discuss innovative and person-centered approaches to housing. * According[...]

Boston, November 21st, 2019. Free and open to the public. The NAMI Greater Boston Peer Support and Advocacy Network Monthly Business Meeting will feature Deborah Shields, NAMI Massachusetts Executive Director. * Deborah attended Northeastern University[...]

Parker School, Billerica, MA,  November 21st, 2019. BillericaPAC for Special Education presents: “IEP Binder Organization”. Join in and learn to organize your child’s IEP Binder. · Each three-ring binder comes with a variety of organizational supplies.[...]

Waltham, MA, November 21st, 2019. Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts, will have a conversation about pressing issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the family members and human service[...]

JFK Library, Boston, November 22nd, 2019. A training and educational event dedicated to the memory of Stephanie Moulton who spent her life in the service of others. An honor of her life in dedication of direct[...]

Lawrence Academy, Groton, MA, November 23rd, 2019. Free.Arts Nashoba presents a sensory-friendly theater performance of Frozen JR, specifically adapted for those with autism and sensory needs, their families, educators and caregivers. * This live performance[...]

Milton, MA, November 23rd, 2019. (Rescheduled from August due to the EEE Virus threat). Explore the night-time woods in the Blue Hills and discover how nighttime darkness changes your sensory abilities. While using a park[...]

Providence, November 24th, 2019. Free. This sensory-friendly acrobat performance is for the entire family, and features a talented troupe of acrobats, aerialists, and circus specialty artists. The goal is to offer a guest experience that is[...]

MGH Chelsea, November 26th, 2019. For parents of children 10 years old and younger (co-hosted with MGH Down Syndrome Program) * Co-hosted with the MGH Down Syndrome Program; meets quarterly at the Chelsea MGH Center.[...]

Watertown, MA, November 29th – December 22nd, 2019. The family musical based on Charles Dickens’ famous novel, Oliver! follows the life of a courageous orphan and a band of misfit children, fighting against seemingly hopeless[...]

Regis College, Weston, November 29th, 2019, 1 p.m performance only. A  relaxed and welcoming setting where the theatre lights will be left on a little, the music volume will be turned down, and some of[...]

Natick, MA, December 4th, 2019. Free. A conversation with author, blogger, coach, and autistic adult, Sam Farmer. Sam is a resident of Easton, Massachusetts, who obtained a late diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome. He writes blogs,[...]

Merrimac Public Library, December 6th, 2019. Transition planning information and resources for and about students in special education ages 14-22. Middle school and high school is the time when students with disabilities and their families need[...]

Burlington, MA, December 7th, 2019. For families of children with Down syndrome  up to their Fourth Birthday, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and other new families for an informal[...]

Gardner, MA, December 7th, 2019. Hosted by the Arc of Opportunity and the Theatre at the Mount. Based on the book by Joseph Robinette.  Bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of[...]

Framingham Middle School Theatre, December 12th, 2019. Free limited seating is available to individuals and families with developmental disabilities. This sensory-friendly performance of Disney’s Frozen, Jr. for families with children and adults on the autism[...]

Northampton, December 14th, 2019, 4 p.m. performance. This sensory-friendly performance has lighting and sound accommodations for reduced sensory experiences. A narrator will assist the audience at the start of the performance. * Join Clara as[...]

Waltham, December 14th, 2019. “Self-Care for Parents/Caregivers” is the topic. Families of children with Down syndrome and special health care needs can learn how to best support your needs, network with other families, share resources, and[...]

Boston, December 17th, 2019. Boston Ballet presents a All-Access Performance The Nutcracker. Additional accommodations and supports make this performance more accessible for individuals with disabilities and those who would benefit from: • A digital “Social[...]

Worcester, December 21st, 2019, 2 pm, with tactile tour offered. Audio Described and American Sign Language performances. Enhanced audio descriptive services provided by Audio Journal. * Wheelchair accessible, elevator provides access to lower and upper[...]

Providence, December 21st, 2019. Free. This sensory-friendly musical acrobat performance is for the entire family.The goal is to offer a guest experience that is welcoming, judgement free, and inclusive of guests on the autism spectrum,[...]

Cambridge, at Harvard, December 30th, 2019. Appropriate for all ages! This Sensory Friendly performance will include house lights remaining dimmed during the performance, rather than completely off,  volume of the performance will be reduced, a staffed[...]

Boston, MA, January 11th, 2019. A conference on autism spectrum disorder to hear the latest research and enhance the way professionals care for patients of all ages with ASD and related conditions. Information is for[...]

Georgetown, MA, January 15, 2020. IEP Review and Check-in with Georgetown School District Director of Special Education, Jack Tiano. Summer is gone, the leaves have turned and fallen, and cold is in the air. We are[...]

Watertown, MA, Janaury 23rd, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]

Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, January 23rd, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]

Waltham, MA, January 29th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Dr. Lynn Meltzer will present “Executive Function Strategies: Fostering Success and Reducing Stress.” Hear about the important role that executive function processes play in students’[...]

Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, January 23rd, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]

Worcester, February 29th, 2020, 6 p.m. performance. ASL interpretation sponsored by FLEXcon at a select number of performances. ASL interpretation allows deaf and hearing impaired patrons to experience live theater through the use of ASL[...]

Worcester, March 8th, 2020. Audio descriptive performance at 1 pm, American Sign Language interpretation performance at 6:30 PM. * ASL interpretation allows deaf and hearing impaired patrons to experience live theater through the use of[...]

Burlington, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2020.  Temple Grandin, author of Different, Not Less,  Thinking in Pictures, Autism & Girls, and a renowned adult with autism, will be the Keynote Speaker. This conference presents current,[...]

Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, March 26th, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]

Boston, April 17th, 2020. Free to the public, all are welcome, including researchers, clinicians, psychologists, social workers, caregivers, patients, policy-makers, advocates, and community members. * The Bridging the Divide: Mental Health and Cancer Care symposium[...]

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, April 18th, 2020. Morning Keynote Speaker Ellice Patterson is the founder and director of Abilities Dance, a Boston- based dance company that welcomes dancers with and without disabilities. Her choreography has[...]

Nashua, NH, April 2nd, 2020. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...]

Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, April 30th, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]

Watertown, MA, May 19th, 2020. This workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child or teen on the autism spectrum. Hear about core strengths and challenges, some ways to cope at home,[...]