Online deadline – June 15th, 2020, with the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Medical School in Worcester. The Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Program prepares professionals, persons with disabilities, and family members[...]

Live on-line chats, Fridays, through June 5th, 2020, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Miss getting together and working out with your fellow Special Olympics athlete’s?  These sessions allow SOMA athlete’s to hang out with some fellow[...]

Sundays, May 17 – May 31th, 2020, 4 p.m. Free. The Massachusetts Sibling Support Network is hosting Zoom support groups for Siblings of people with disabilities who are struggling with the emotional tolls of worry,[...]

Thursdays, May 14th – August 27th, 2020. With Arc of Massachusetts Director of Government Affairs Maura Sullivan. Join Maura for updates on the latest policies and departmental news relating to the COVID-19 crisis in Massachusetts.[...]

Mondays, May 25th – August 31st, 2020. With Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what[...]

Tuesdays, May 26th – September 1st, 2020. Kerry Mahoney, Director of Education and Outreach at The Arc of Massachusetts. If you have a question on access to resources, information or support during the COVID-19 Crisis,[...]

Webinar, June 2nd, 202, 10 am-11.30 am, with the Parent/Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Commercial insurance companies in Massachusetts began offering community and intermediate services for children and adolescents throughout 2020. *  These services include: in-home[...]

June 2nd, 2020, with the Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA. An educational workshop for parents, families and advocates of individuals with special needs. The discussion will include such topics as maximizing government benefits, preserving government[...]

June 3rd, 2020, with Exceptional Lives of Boston, MA. Free. Part of the Exceptional Lives Kitchen Conversations How Do I Help My Child Stay On Track From Home? webinar series for parents and caregivers, which[...]

Live on line event, June 3rd, 2020, with Autism Sprinter of Massachusetts. During these unprecedented times, families who have children with autism are experiencing major disruptions in their daily lives. * This event will help[...]

Weekly Webinar, June 4th,  2020, 8 p.m., with Massachusetts’ Advocates for Children. A Weekly Chat Series from MAC that addresses a variety of local special-needs topics. * This week’s topic: Please check updated information at the[...]

Webinar June 4th, 2020, @ 5:30 p.m., Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA.  With professor, author, and internationally recognized expert on Aspergers/Autism Stephen Shore, Phd. * Stephen will discuss “The 4 A’s of Autism: Awareness, Acceptance,[...]

Webinar, June 4th, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support[...]

Webinar, June 4th, 2020, with a Massachusetts organization that supports families struggling with academic, social, emotional, organizational, and fine and gross motor demands. * Learn about a root cause to so many challenges such as[...]

Webinar June 4, 2020, with the RIPIN Network of Warwick, RI. Learn about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for youth transitioning to adulthood, including changes in eligibility that may occur at age 18 and work[...]

Webinar, June 5th, 2020, 11 a.m. Mass Commission for the Blind. Join the MCB’s second Virtual Town Hall as they build a community of support for individuals who are blind and visually impaired across the[...]

Malden Senior Community Center, June 6th, 2020. UPDATE. This event is postponed due to COVID-19. Please visit  www.mass.gov/event/postponed-11th-annual-asian-american-mental-health-forum-2020-06-06t090000-0400-2020-06  for more information. Free. Pathways to Access & Mental Wellness is for mental health practitioners, researchers, policy[...]

June 9th, 2020, State House, Boston. Free and open to the public and families. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) annual Down Syndrome Advocacy Day is a call to action for all supporters of the Down syndrome[...]

Live on line event, June 9th, 2020, with Autism Sprinter of Massachusetts. Lynn Shebat, is author of the book “Connections: A Journey of Love and Autism”, in which she shares her personal challenges and triumphs,[...]

Webinar, June 9th, 2020, with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Virtual roundtable discussion on with Elizabeth (Beth) Yancy Bostic, Special Education Advocate and Trainer,  and Liza Hirsch, Senior Attorney from Massachusetts Advocates[...]

June 9th, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs. The presenters will be Presenters: Renée Marchant, Psy.D., Pediatric Neuropsychologist and Stephanie Monaghan-Blout, Psy.D., Director of Therapy Services; Trauma-informed Therapist. * Renée Marchant provides neuropsychological and[...]

June 10th, 2020, with Exceptional Lives of Boston, MA. Free. Part of the Exceptional Lives Kitchen Conversations How Do I Help My Child Stay On Track From Home? webinar series for parents and caregivers, which[...]

Weekly Webinar, June 11th,  2020, 8 p.m., with Massachusetts’ Advocates for Children. A Weekly Chat Series from MAC that addresses a variety of local special-needs topics. * This week’s topic: Please check updated information at the[...]

Webinar June 11th, 2020, with Commonwealth Learning Center of Needham and Danvers. Free. During this brave new world of the Covid-19 pandemic, anxiety is on the rise, and many who have never dealt with this[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2020, with Community Autism Resources (CAR) in Bridgewater / Swansea communities. Free and open to ages 16+, who are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and who live in Community Autism Resource’s[...]

Online June 14th until the end of 2020. The Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress has pivoted to an online event that will be accessible for most of 2020. The Trailblazers – Paving the Way to a[...]

June 17th, 2020, with Exceptional Lives of Boston, MA. Free. Part of the Exceptional Lives Kitchen Conversations How Do I Help My Child Stay On Track From Home? webinar series for parents and caregivers, which[...]

Weekly Webinar, June 18th,  2020, 8 p.m., with Massachusetts’ Advocates for Children. A Weekly Chat Series from MAC that addresses a variety of local special-needs topics. * This week’s topic: Please check updated information at the[...]

Institute Park, Worcester, June 20th, 2020. PLEASE CHECK WITH THE HOST REGARDING THE STATUS OF THIS EVENT. The Bigger Dipper Ice Cream Festival & AbilityFest invites all of Central Massachusetts residents for an inclusive community-wide[...]

Online, June 22nd – 26th, 2020, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Free. This event is designed for parents of children with visual impairment birth to 7 years old, their families and[...]

Webinar June 24th, 2020, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Kerry Mahoney and SUPPORTbrokers of The Arc of Massachusetts will walk you through the necessary components of Future Planning. * The COVID-19 pandemic is a reminder[...]

Boston, MA, June 25th, 2020. UPDATE: Postponed due to COVID-19. Please check the host’s link below for more information.   The conference will be offering a variety of workshops for different special interest groups. This[...]

Northampton Center for the Arts, July 15th, 2020. Whole Children Film Festival’s Focus on Disability: An Evening of Film & Discussion, is a collection of memorable and entertaining films featuring people with developmental and intellectual disabilities[...]

DCU Center,Worcester, MA, July 18th & 19th, 2020. 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[...]

Boston, July 22nd, 2020. Free and Open to the Public. Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with A March & Rally for Disability Rights – Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, hosted by the New England ADA[...]

Boston, July 24th, 2020, hosted by the Institute for Human Centered Design (IHCD. Free.”Changing Reality of Disability in America 2020″ is this year’s theme to celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. * This[...]

Durham, NH, July 26th, 2020. Spina Bifida Association of Greater new England-Summer Picnic invites youth living with Spina Bifida, their parents, and siblings to join them in Durham, NH on Saturday, July 26, 2020 from[...]

Framingham, MA, August 8th, 2020. Free. Explore free to mid-range assistive technology tools relevant to professionals across all settings. Learning objectives: Define assistive technology; Explain the difference between assistive technology and augmentative and alternative communication; Identify 3[...]

Nashua, NH, September 24th, 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 &[...]

West Greenwich, RI, October 9th, 2020. For parents, professionals, or organizations who are interested in developing and running their own retreat. * This training will be the day before the retreat weekend on October 10th[...]

West Greenwich, RI, October 10th & 11th, 2020. 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[...]

Online October 15th, 2020. This annual Family Support Training Conference offers learn from top experts in the field, meet colleagues from all over New England, earn Social Work and Early Childhood CEUs, and participate in[...]

Norwood, MA, October 22nd & 23rd, 2020. For those involved in trying too effectively meet the needs of youths with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This conference is about how to start moving things in[...]

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA, October 24th, 2020. A new summit for parents and allies of neurodivergent kids to be held during World Autism Month. Hear a sensory-first, relationship based perspective. Attendees will hear[...]

Location TBA, October 24th, 2020.  Rare New England will host their annual “Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community with Information and Support”, and is for patients and families to obtain information about[...]

Worcester, MA, October 29th, 2020. 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[...]

Portland, ME, November 13th, 2020. For those involved in trying too effectively meet the needs of youths with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This conference is about how to start moving things in the right[...]

Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, April 10th, 2021. (Rescheduled from April 2020 due to Coronavirus concerns.) Morning Keynote Speaker Ellice Patterson is the founder and director of Abilities Dance, a Boston- based dance company that welcomes[...]