Online, January 13th – March 18th, 2020, with DEAF, Inc., of Massachusetts. The curriculum has been adapted to be taught in a Zoom presented format. * A strict cap of 15 students per class ensures[...]

Mondays, Winter & Spring, 12 noon. Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal[...]

Webinar as Part of a Virtual Conference, January 18th, 2021, with the The Assistive Technology Conference of New England. For 2020 and 2021, the Conference will feature different AT/AAC-Focused sessions from November 2020 through May[...]

Webinar, January 19th, 2021, with the Weymouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility.  This is a workshop for caregivers of[...]

Webinar, January 19, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. A Legislative Update with Representative Kay Khan, Massachusetts House Chair of the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities,[...]

January 19th, 2021, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through education, advocacy, outreach and[...]

Webinar,  first and third Tuesday of each month, 3:30 pm, 2021, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. For families in the Winchendon area communities. * Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPal Parent Network[...]

Online, January 20th, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]

Virtual Conference, January 21 & 22, 2020, with Dr. Ross Greene, of Portland, ME. Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) is a model Dr. Ross Greene describes books The Explosive Child, Lost at School, Lost &[...]

Webinar, January 21st, 2021, 12 noon, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services and The Arc of Massachusetts. Caregiving Around the Clock – National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time[...]

Webinar, January 21st, 2021, with a social support center in Boxborough, MA. Free. Now, more than ever, children are experiencing anxiety that they may not have before life changed. * Anxiety in children may present itself as[...]

Webinar, January 21, 2021 , with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. Register for the Massachusetts’s Sibling Support Network’s next virtual Sharing Space gathering to share joys and concerns related to having a brother/sister with disabilities.[...]

Webinar, January 21st, 2021, 6:30 p.m., with the Northborough / Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. With Attorney Amanda Mulhall, who offers on estate planning for families with minor children and disabilities. * Attorney Mulhall Amanda[...]

Webinar, January 21st, 2021, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Boston Public Schools Parent University. Zachary Houston, part of the Special Education faculty with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Department, will be the speaker. * This informal workshop[...]

Webinar, January 21, 2021, 6 p.m. Free and open to the public. Develop a foundational understanding of the core concepts of the SCERTS Model® and learn how the model is utilized in the League School[...]

Leominster, MA, Winter 2021. Enjoy the winter weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. * Mask & COVID screening required. * Please ask the host about appropriate ages for[...]

Webinar January 25th, March 1st & 8th, 2021, 11 a.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League. Free for Parent and Caregivers. If you have been looking for guidance understanding the IEP, or the IEP process and[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2021, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPac). Speaker info TBA. Boston SpedPac Purpose: * Advise the BPS on matters that pertain to the education and safety of[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2021, 6 p.m. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a free workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. The speaker will[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2021, 12 noon, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services and The Arc of Massachusetts. Caregiving Around the Clock – National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2021, 12 noon, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services and The Arc of Massachusetts. Caregiving Around the Clock – National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time[...]

Webinar, January 28, 2021, 6:00 p.m, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs.[...]

February 2nd, 2021, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through education, advocacy, outreach and[...]

Webinar, February 2, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free.  Explore sensory-motor, cognitive and executive functioning activities for preschoolers crucial in building the foundation to achieve lifetime handwriting skills. The focus will include activities geared to[...]

Webinar, February 3, 2021, with UMass Lowell. Free and open to the public. The UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) Online Expert Speaker Event will feature “Autism Insurance: Advocacy and Beyond.” * [...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. Free. Parenting a middle school child can be hard. This talk will share share tools and strategies to support your middle schooler’s mental health. About[...]

Online, February 3rd, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]

Webinar, February 4th, 2021, with Mass Match of Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. The internet is full of possibilities and opportunities to learn, make friends and access community services. It’s also the perfect place for people[...]

Webinar, February 4th, 2021, 6 p.m, with the Belmont, MA, SEPAC. A representative from the Federation of Children with Special Needs will explain the rights and responsibilities of a 504 Plan, who is eligible, what it[...]

Webinar, February 5, 2021, 10:00 am, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. Developing a Safety Plan in the IEP:Connecting the Dots and Learning how to Pivot, with be presented by guest speaker Carrie Noseworthy,[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2021, with the 321 Foundation of Burlington, MA.  “Accessing the Curriculum in Our New Socially-Distanced Normal” explores ways to support your child’s growth within the general education curriculum by understanding how to use[...]

Virtual Group, February 11th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

Webinar, February 11, 2021, 6:00 p.m., 2021, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPal Parent Network Socials are a place where you can find and share resources, be[...]

Webinar, February 3, 2021, 6:00 p.m., 2021, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPal Parent Network Socials are a place where you can find and share resources, be[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2021, 7 p.m., with the THRIVE Advocacy Program of Marlborough.  This workshop offers a holistic perspective on benefit programs, ways to bridge funding gaps, and legal considerations. F * Figure out a[...]

Webinar, February 13th, 2021, with a Massachusetts’ based Person Centered Planning Expert. For parents, adult siblings, caregivers, family members of people with disabilities. It will be most beneficial to those caring for adults over 22.[...]

February 16th, 2021, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through education, advocacy, outreach and[...]

Online, February 17th, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]

Webinar, February 18th, 2021, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. This two-hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child/teen/young adult, up to 22, on the autism spectrum. *[...]

Webinar, February 23, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Therapists new to school based practice or those looking for some fresh treatment ideas will learn creative and resourceful tips and techniques to use during school[...]

Virutal Conference, February 24th – April 30th, 20201, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. A Roadmap Through Adulthood: Making Sense of Public and Private Support Systems for Adults on the Spectrum is an on-demand conference is[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2021, with the Bridgewater-Rahynam SEPAC. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. * This presentation[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2021, with the Belmont, MA, SEPAC. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. * This[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. Free. Hybrid? All remote? In the classroom? Regardless of the environment the demand on children’s executive function skills is greater than ever. * More and more independence[...]

Webinar, February 26, 2021, 11:30 p.m., with Newton Wellesley Hospital Resilience Council. For parents and caregivers. A discussion of tools and strategies to support parents during this unusual school year. Topics will include: strategies to assist[...]

Webinar, February 26, 2021, with the The Children’s Trust of Massachusetts. This training is for professionals who work with children, parents, caregivers, grandparents, and foster parents. * Technology is continually advancing. There are risks to[...]

Virtual Conference, March 2nd – 6th, 2021, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community  is the Federation’s annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs.[...]

Virtual Event, March 3rd, 2021, with The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and their staff, and legislators to meet and catch up[...]

Webinar, March 4th, 2021, with Mass Match of Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. Tablet and smartphone use are increasing during Covid times. * Explore how to make these devices more accessible to the novice user. *[...]

Webinar, March 15th, 2021, with a Massachusetts’ based Person Centered Planning Expert. For parents, adult siblings, caregivers, family members of people with disabilities. It will be most beneficial to those caring for adults over 22.[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2021, with Mass Match of Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. Working in this rapidly changing and challenging environment requires us to adapt quickly. * This will be a two part training to discuss[...]

Webinar, March 18, 2021, with the Children’s Museum in Acton. Free with pre-registration.  Panelists Charlie Washburn and Donna Danielewski bring both professional expertise in the accessibility field and personal experience as grandparents of children with[...]

Marlborough, March 24th & 25th, 2021. 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. [...]

Webinar as Part of a Virtual Conference, March 29th, 2021, 2 p.m., with the The Assistive Technology Conference of New England. For 2020 and 2021, the Conference will feature different AT/AAC-Focused sessions from November 2020[...]

Webinar as Part of a Virtual Conference, April 6th, 2021, 2 p.m., with the The Assistive Technology Conference of New England. For 2020 and 2021, the Conference will feature different AT/AAC-Focused sessions from November 2020[...]

Webinar, April 6th, 2021, 6:00-8:00 p.m., with Boston Public Schools Parent University. For all families. Hear how to identify and understand common factors that contribute to their student’s mental health. * Strategies to help navigate[...]

Virtual Conference, April 8th, 2021, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. For Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. *  Breakout Sessions: Social Emotional Disorder –[...]

Webinar, April 22nd, 2021, with Mass Match of Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. Working in this rapidly changing and challenging environment requires us to adapt quickly. * This will be a two part training to discuss[...]

Webinar, May 11, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Sensory sensitivities can interfere with education in many ways from having difficulty getting dressed, to standing in lines, to tolerating noisy lunchrooms, to trying to concentrate[...]

Virtual Group, May 13th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]