Summer 2019 – Across Massachusetts. Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) beaches have universally accessible pathways directly to the water. Beaches in Massachusetts state parks are made accessible with boardwalks, beach mat, and ramps. * Many[...]

Hadley & Northhampton, Summer 2019. For all abilities and all ages. Many different styles of accessible cycles are available, including hand cycles, tandems, adult tricycles, and cycles offering more significant seating support. Participants are encouraged[...]

Tufts University, Somerville, June 1st – July 6th, 2019. Free. Running, wheelchair racing, and throwing practices that fit your skills and style. The primary focus of the program will be youth with a visual or[...]

East Bridgewater, Stoughton, & Taunton, Introductory Session: June 1-30, 2019. This is an introduction program for ages 12—17 with special needs  to develop the skills necessary to transition into a Special Olympics program. Y-Ability programs[...]

Auburndale & Brighton, June 8th – August 24th, 2019. Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI) offers a broad range of programs for people with disabilities, from recreational and therapeutic to elite competition. * Rowing is a highly[...]

Brockton, MA, June 19th, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

Worcester Family Resource Center, June 21st – August 2nd, 2019. Free. Is your teen presenting with more frequent moodiness than you anticipated? Are they struggling to reign in their big emotions? Do you find yourself,[...]

Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital, June 21st, 2019. Free and open to the public. Central Mass Area Citizens Legislative Breakfast. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health (DMH) will host its annual series of Citizens Legislative[...]

Institute Park, Worcester, June 22nd, 2019. The Bigger Dipper Ice Cream Festival & AbilityFest invites all of Central Massachusetts residents for an inclusive community-wide event. AbilityFEST will be a celebration of the abilities of us[...]

Massachusetts & Rhode Island Communities – Deadline is June 22nd, 2019. Call for entries for students in grade categories of 1st & 2nd, 3rd & 4th, 5th & 6th, 7th & 8th of all abilities[...]

Springfield, MA, June 23rd, 2019. A free parent and caregiver training. Presenter Susan Wolf-Fordham, JD, MPA Candidate, sits on MA Department of Public Health and MA Emergency Management Agency advisory committees. Nationally she is a[...]

Worcester, MA, June 25th, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

Boston, MA, June 27th, 2019. The Disability Law Center of Massachusetts is looking for your expertise on the issues you face as a person or a family member of a person with a disability. They[...]

Middleborough, MA, June 29th, 2019. The Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC) will host a free orientation training for volunteers willing to serve as a special education decision-maker for a student in DCF care whose[...]

Boston, June 29th, 2019. For parties with at least one person who is Deaf or Hard of Hearing. ASL Interpreted Kidstage shows for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Familys, performed by Magic show by Deaf[...]

Boston, July 4th, 2019, 8.m.- 10 a.m., 2019. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors and less concern[...]

East Bridgewater, Stoughton, & Taunton, Full Session: July 7 – August 25 2019. This is an introduction program for ages 12—17 with special needs  to develop the skills necessary to transition into a Special Olympics[...]

Worcester State University, Worcester, MA, July 9th, 2019. Worcester State has teamed up with Special Olympics Massachusetts to offer free fitness programming.  Athletes can use their fitness facility, take group exercise classes, walk their indoor[...]

Somerville, MA, July 10th – 12th, 2019. Prerequisite course required- please inquire to the host organization. Learn strategies that reduce power struggles, builds positive interactions, and strengthens healthy relationships between children and adults. This Think:Kids [...]

Worcester, MA, July 11th – 13th, 2019. Children who have complex communication needs or have only limited speech, in addition to other challenges, often struggle to interact and communicate. This may include children who have[...]

Hadley & Franklin County, July 12th – August 23rd, 2019. For ages 13+ with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills, with a focus[...]

Wayland, MA, July 13th, 2019. For ages 16 to adult – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Wayland, MA, July 13th, 2019. Accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. ** Please inquire with the host regarding exact ages and times for[...]

Northampton, July 13th, 2019. The Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress’s invites members and their loved ones with Down syndrome and their families living in Western MA for a day of meet,  greet and activities. * Launa[...]

Watertown, MA, July 15th, 2019. 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,[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Pittsfield, MA, July 16th, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

Springfield, MA, July 17th, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

Cambridge, MA, July 18th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. For ages 16 to adult – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on[...]

Dunn State Park, Gardner, July 19th, 2019. Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council (MASILC).  Bring all members of the family to celebrate gains the disability community has made, and to[...]

DCU Center,Worcester, MA, July 20th & 21st, 2019. The Nourished Festival – The Gluten Free, Allergy & Specialty Diet Festival is for those living a gluten-free, allergen-friendly or specialty diet lifestyle. This event allows attendees[...]

Concord, MA, July 23rd, 2019. Accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. ** Please inquire with the host regarding exact ages and times for[...]

Bridgewater, July 25th, 2019. This accessible, family-friendly, sensory-friendly performance of The Wizard of Oz is designed to create a welcoming experience for families with children with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities, or[...]

Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, Boston, July 27th, 2019. Free admission. In honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the NAMI Dorchester/Mattapan/Roxbury Affiliates host this community awareness event intended to provide opportunities to have dialogue about[...]

Winchester, MA, July 29th – November 2nd, 2019. Free. Open to boys and girls, ages 5-18, with a physical or intellectual disability. The program is modified to meet every child’s ability. This is a great[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Lowell, MA, August 1st, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

Dorchester, MA, August 3rd, 2019. For intermediate levels only, ages 16 to adult – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the[...]

Marlborough, MA, August 3rd & 4th, 2019. The East Coast Jumbos is an organization whose goal is to provide a positive athletic and social experience for athletes with Autism and other developmental disabilities who wish[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Northshore Education Consortium, Beverly, MA,  August 12 & 13, 2019. This training is for anyone who works with or has contact with adolescents and wants to increase their knowledge of mental health among this age[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Gloucester, MA, August 14th, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

Fenway Park, Boston, August 17th, 2018. Join Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) to celebrate Special Olympics Night at Fenway Park. All families, friends and athletes are encouraged to come together an celebrate while watching the Boston[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Boston, September 13 – 15, 2019. For people of all ages and abilities. All workshops are for free and all attendees are welcome – you don’t need to register or sign up in advance. Just[...]

Watertown, MA, September 17th, 2019. 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,[...]

Randolph Intergenerational Community Center, September 18th, 2019. Free. The Education Takes a Village Special Education Resource Fair, hosted by Autism Sprinter, will have representatives from a wide variety of special needs programs, organizations and services[...]

Watertown, MA, September 27, 2019. The New England Consortium on Deafblindness serves children and their families in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Vermont. The NEC Deafblindness Family Learning Series will include national representatives, parent[...]

Marlborough, September 27th, 2019. Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways to achieve common goals. Conference participation is free, however space is[...]

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, September 27th, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the[...]

Lawrence, MA, October 4th & 5th, 2019. 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[...]

Portland, ME, October 26th, 2019.  Rare New England will host “Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community with Information and Support”, and is for patients and families to obtain information about services and[...]

Worcester, November 7th, 2019. Designed to provide educators, parents, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support professionals, practical workshops that will support to meet the educational needs of students. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress recognizes that supporting students[...]

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[...]

Watertown, MA, November 19th, 2019. 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,[...]

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[...]

Watertown, MA, March 17th, 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,[...]

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 &[...]

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,[...]