Nara Park, Acton, Spring 2019 Registration ends on March 30th. For ages 5-22, all ranges of disabilities. Baseball program for special needs children to play in an organized non-competitive league at no cost to their families.[...]

Holyoke/Springfield, sign ups ongoing until April 1st, 2019. * The actual playing season runs April – June 2019. The Miracle League of Western Massachusetts provide children and adults of all abilities the chance to play baseball.[...]

New Haven, CT, March 23rd, 2019. The Autism Services and Resources Connecticut Autism conference will feature John Elder Robison, an autistic adult who grew up undiagnosed until adulthood. He is the author of Look Me in the[...]

Worcester, March 23rd, 2019. The Shaping the Future Conference will feature a special research-based focus, and delve deep into the promising developments in Down syndrome research and the exciting potential it has for the future. 2019 Conference[...]

Newton, MA, March 26th, 2019. Free. The Angst: Raising Awareness Around Anxiety film covers the effects of anxiety on youth by telling the stories of young people who share first-hand accounts of the impact that angst has[...]

Marlborough, March 27th & 28th, 2019. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) Conference is for brain injury survivors, caregivers, families and professionals to gather and discuss the challenges faced by the brain injury community.[...]

HMEA’s Autism Resource Central in Worcester, March 27th, 2019. Free. Open to all families with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. Learn about special education law, accessing public supports and more. * The information is not[...]

Northhampton, March 25th, 2019. Free and open to the Public. A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs, will introduce and discusses  the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities can participate[...]

Pittsfield, MA, March 29th, 2019. The Legislative Breakfast Committee Presents the The 19th Annual Berkshire Disabilities Legislative Breakfast – a legislative breakfast forum for people with disabilities, their families, and support organization staff. Legislators Invited to Appear[...]

Holyoke, March 29th – May 31st, 2019. The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid foundation in special education laws, procedures, and[...]

Newton, MA, March 30th, 2019. Friendships, dating, and relationships can be challenging, and for those with an Asperger/autism or related profile it can even be more of a challenge. Adults on the spectrum may have difficulty[...]

Springfield, March 31st & April 1st, 2019. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. Project RIDE provides special needs children and young adults with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs in Western[...]

In Massachusetts, CT, ME, & NH, March 31st – April 7th, 2019. Free. Sensory Bunny is a Registration Only event for families all families with children with autism and other special needs to enjoy a[...]

Fall River, April 1st, 2019. Free and open to the Public. A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs, will introduce and discusses  the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities can[...]

Westwood, MA, April 2nd, 2019. Free and open to any parent or guardian of a children with an intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. The ALEC (Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition) Program helps foster a[...]

UMass Medical School, Worcester, April 2nd, 2019. 5:30 – 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Ninth Annual Autism Awareness and Acceptance Celebration will coincide with Autism Speaks’ signature campaign, Light It Up Blue, which[...]

Lynch Elementary School, Winchester Town Common, April 2nd, 2019. The Winchester Disability Access Commission hosts this event to promote and celebrate autistic people as family members, friends, classmates, co-workers, and community members who make valuable contributions[...]

Watertown, April 6th, 2019. 11 a.m. or 1 p.m – registration required. Free for all families, everyone is welcome, and the hunt is accessible for children in strollers and wheelchairs. Perkins’ Beeping Egg Hunt is a specialized[...]

Peabody, April 6th, 2019. Autism-Friendly Big Apple Circus Show provides sensory adaptations to welcome ASD patrons and their families. There will be modifications to sound and lighting, a professionally staffed calming area in the lobby, extra signage, volunteers with[...]

Lexington, April 8th, 2019. Johanne Pino of Massachusetts Advocates for Children will discuss the major components of the new Autism Omnibus Law,  which significantly expands services and opportunities for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)[...]

Boston, State House, April 2nd, 2019 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free event for all people with disabilities and their support teams, families members and professionals. Hear from NAMI representatives about their Mental Health Massachusetts Legislative[...]

April 9th, 2019.  Attorney Tim Sindelar will discuss summer Basics Extended Year Services for a special-needs child. An extended year program may be identified if the student has demonstrated or is likely to demonstrate substantial regression in his[...]

Worcester, MA, April 11th, 2019. Hear an overview of statewide training programs for parents and families including SESP, PCTI, PPAL, Advocacy Bootcamp, Family Leadership Series, etc. Eligibility, program specifics, and funding sources to cover or[...]

Boston, Great Hall of the State House, April 11th, 2019, 9:00 a.m.- 1 p.m. The annual “Autism Spectrum Awareness and Acceptance Day” at the Boston State House invites the community to hear speakers, legislators, self[...]

Peabody, April 11th, 2019. Full show with live Audio Description and ASL interpretation. Circus of the Senses is an enhanced version of the Circus’ annual Big Top production. * Circus of the Senses provides audience members who[...]

Greater Worcester Seven Hills, April 11th, 2019. An overview of statewide training programs for parents and families including SESP, PCTI, PPAL, Advocacy Bootcamp, Family Leadership Series, etc. Eligibility, program specifics, and funding sources to cover or[...]

April 11th, 2019. Ages and Stages: Developmental Perspectives Throughout the Education of a Child, is for Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers.  Presentations will focus on essential[...]

North Reading Middle/High School, April 25th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies[...]

Braintree, April 11th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal protections for[...]

West Greenwich, RI, April 13th & 14th, 2019. The goal of this retreat is to provide a relaxing and supportive environment for parents or caregivers to reflect on, explore, and share the rewards and challenges[...]

Newton, MA, April 12th& 13th, 2019. For Medical, mental health, healthcare professionals, and students who focus on the treatment and care of patients with eating disorders and subclinical eating disorders. Hear the latest treatment modality[...]

Boston, April 12th, 2019. Free to the public, all are welcome, including researchers, clinicians, psychologists, social workers, caregivers, patients, policy-makers, advocates, and community members. fees required for those working on credits. * The Bridging the[...]

Endicott College in Beverly, April 13st, 2019. Free. For families of individuals diagnosed with autism and BCBA professionals, find current and practical information about living with autism. Key Note Speaker: Shannon Penrod  –Surviving and Thriving[...]

Cambridge, MA, April 13th, 2019. Keynote Speaker Dr. Thema Bryan-Davis will discuss Embodied Healing. Dr. Thema is a professor at Pepperdine University, past president of the Society for the Psychology of Women, a licensed psychologist[...]

Springfield, MA, April 23rd, 2019. For professionals, educators, and families. The keynote speakers will be Gina Gallagher and Patty Terrasi, authors of Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children.[...]

Worcester, April 24th, 2019. Free. Every person deserves to live with as much independence and confidence as possible. Learn more about assistive technology, meet companies and organizations from around Massachusetts and explore a world of[...]

Log Cabin, Holyoke, April 24th, 2019. A training and educational event dedicated to the memory of Stephanie Moulton who spent her life in the service of others. For DMH and Provider Staff, individuals who receive services, and[...]

West Bridgewater Middle/Senior School, April 25th, 2019. Dr. Adam Ulenski, Assistant Professor of Literacy Education and Coordinator of Graduate Literacy Programs at Bridgewater State University,  will teach parents and guardians how to better support your child’s[...]

JFK Middle School in Northampton, April 25th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal[...]

Fenway Park, Boston, April 27th, 2019. The Red Sox Autism Awareness Day extends a special welcome to individuals and families affected by autism across New England. Select members of the Autism Community will be included[...]

Jamaica Plain, MA, April 27th, 2019. A day of family fun as Special Olympics MA team up with Hennigan Boys & Girls Club and the Boston Police Department on for the first-ever Inclusive Community Sports Day.[...]

Leicester MA, Becker College, April 27th, 2019. Calmer Con is an authentic Comic Book & Pop Culture convention modified to be more Sensory Friendly for neurodiverse individuals, like those with Autism or ADHD, and anyone else[...]

Watertown, April 27th, 2019. For parents and professionals in to network, share ideas and strategies for helping children with visual impairments from birth to age 7. There will be a Resource Fair throughout the day. *[...]

Marlborough, MA, May 1st, 2019. Free. An afternoon of sharing strategies and information about how to help sustain long-term recovery from behavioral health conditions and exploring recovery across the lifespan. *Featuring journalist and sportscaster Trenni Kusnierek, who[...]

Marlborough, May 6th & 7th, 2019.  Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and Speech-Language Pathologists and[...]

Attleboro Public Library, May 8th, 2019. Special education mediation is a process available at no cost through the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). When the school personnel and parents disagree about the educational needs of[...]

CENTRO, Fitchburg Massachusetts, May 14th, 2019. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies the shift in student discipline from zero tolerance to safe and supportive schools, summarizes district’s behavioral expectations, identifies legal[...]

West Bridgewater Middle/Senior School, March 20th, 2019. Cathy Hickey of the Brockton Arc and the Federation of Children with Special Needs, will discuss the ins and outs of special education rights, law, and advocacy. Join in[...]

Artesani Park/Herter Park, Brighton, MA, June 1st, 2019, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. Join DCR’s Universal Access Program and many other regional adaptive recreation organizations that offer hiking, cycling, power soccer, sport[...]