Middleton, MA, October 20th, 2019. CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory and active. Meet and play soccer with other kids with CP. This special training program[...]

Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth, October 20th, 2018, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. The Dartmouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council  Southeastern MA Community Resource & Craft Fair will feature over 125 representatives from Local Community[...]

East Boston Public Library, October 21st, 2019.  Boston Public Schools (BPS) Office of Special Education (OSE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) are presenting a  Basic Rights workshop series in the 2019-20[...]

South East Regional DDS Office, Middleboro, MA, October 22rd, 2019, 5 – 7 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all[...]

Middleton, MA,  October 23rd, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all families with loved ones living[...]

Needham, MA, October 24th, 2019. According to cognitive scientists, learning is changing your long-term memory. Sounds simple enough, but changing long-term memory requires the learner to spend time and effort with the idea or skill to[...]

Worcester, MA, October 24th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all families with loved ones living[...]

Windsor, CT, October 24th & 25th, 2019. The Invest in Their Future  Hearing Loss Conference Learn, for professionals, teachers, parents and researchers committed to helping children who are deaf or hard of hearing reach their[...]

Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, October 24th, 2019. 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 Chinatown Neighborhood Center, Boston, MA, October  25th, 2019. FCSN Basic Rights workshop in Chinese. All Chinese parents are welcome. Below is a cut and paste from the flyer. We are not responsible for translation errors[...]

Lexington, October 25th, 2019. Executive Function through Elementary, Middle, and High School: Framing Homework and Project-based Learning will support collaboration with educators, school administrators and parents. * Parents will gain an understanding of :  •[...]

Norwood, October 26th, 2019.  The “Dream Flight” program brings experience of flying in a small aircraft to children and teens who are seriously ill, disabled, underserved, or facing other serious adversity. The goal is to[...]

UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT, October 26th, 2019. Changing Behaviors and Optimizing Learning Through Integrated Interventions is for families, educators, therapists, and providers who care for children and adults with fragile x-associated disorders and autism spectrum[...]

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[...]

Leominster, MA, October 26th, 2019. The Massachusetts chapter of the National Alliance of Mental Illness’s (NAMI) annual convention is for families and those with lived mental health experience. This year’s them is  Finding Our Way[...]

Mattapan Public Library, Mattapan, MA, October 26th, 2019. Boston Public Schools (BPS) Office of Special Education (OSE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) are presenting Basic Rights workshops for parents and guardians[...]

Belmont Library Assembly Room, Belmont, MA, October 27th, 2019. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month – this event is for families of students with identified Dyslexia and those with questions about their students’ learning, any interested[...]

Boxford, MA, October 28th, 2019. The Tri-Town SEPAC will host two speakers for this workshop: *  Solving the Dyslexia Paradox – Dr. Nadine Gaab will discuss the importance of brain development, early identification, and intervention.[...]

Providence, RI, October 29th, 2019. A morning full of education and support designed for family members, therapists and other practitioners who work with individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Opening Remarks will be presented by Dr.[...]

-Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center, Holyoke, MA, October 29th, 2019, Time TBA. Department of Developmental Services, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all families[...]

Jamaica Plain, MA, October 29th, 2019. Turning Three Essentials explains the differences between early intervention and special education, the transition planning conference, the special education procedures including referral, evaluation, the Team meeting, eligibility determination, services, goals,[...]

Greater Boston Area DDS Office, 65 Sprague Street, Hyde Park, MA, October 30th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services[...]

Providence, RI, October 31st – November 3rd, 2019, 5 – 6 p.m. For those with Autism Spectrum Disorders and sensory processing differences and their families. More than 5,000 pumpkins will light up the Zoo’s Wetlands[...]

Framingham, November 4th, 2019. This annual family support training conference will feature Alice Farrell, President and CEO of Olive Branch Clinical and Consulting Services. Alice will present Intersection of Equity, Disparities and the Multi-Dimensions of[...]

Arlington, MA, November 5th, 2019. The Arc of Massachusetts is cosponsoring a screening of the documentary Invaluable: The Unrecognized Profession of Direct Support. This film explores the underappreciated and underfunded work of direct support professionals (DSPs), the[...]

THRIVE Support Agency, Marlborough, MA, November 5th, 2019. Free workshop for parents and caregivers. Presented by: Sukie Bansal-Roberts, DDS Trainer, Central-West Region.  It is important to take care of yourself while taking care of others.[...]

Peabody’s Black Box Theater, November 7th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib’s “Intelligent Lives” initiated a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation[...]

Worcester, November 7th, 2019. Shaping an Inclusive Future for Students, Schools, and Communities is designed to provide educators, parents, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support professionals, practical workshops that will support to meet the educational needs of students. The[...]

Taunton, MA, November 7th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Angela Ferreira, Educational Consultant with The Arc of Bristol County, will discuss the different parts of the IEP document, what types of information belongs[...]

Worcester, MA, November 8th, 2019. Transition planning information and resources for and about students in special education ages 14-22. This event is for families of students on IEPs that will graduate with a high school[...]

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.[...]

Laliberte School, Raynham, MA, November 14th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Bridgewater-Raynham Special Education Parents Advisory Council (BR-SEPAC) will be hosting a Family Special Education Night that will provide[...]

Brookline, MA, November 15th, 2019. The Brookline Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host representatives from Department of Developmental Services Greater Boston Area Office in Hyde Park . They will discuss with families about DDS[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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,[...]