West Springfield Fish & Game, April 24th – May 15th, 2019. CHD Disability Resources and Adapt Outdoors fishing program is for all ages and abilities. They provide the poles and the bait, you just register[...]

Worcester, April 26th, 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 diploma[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Framingham, April 27th, 2019, 11:00 a.m. – 2 p.m. Celebrate Autism Awareness and Acceptance month with Advocates and the Autism Alliance of Metrowest with a private event for individuals with autism, their families, and others[...]

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.[...]

Kingston, MA, April 27th, 2019. For developmentally challenged people ages 5 years and over – learn to skate and play and play hockey. Skating experience is not necessary. Skills will be taught through practices and friendly[...]

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. *[...]

Methuen Comprehensive Grammar School, Methuen, April 28th, 3 – 6 p.m., 2019. The Methuen Special Education Parent Advisory Council’s special-needs resource fair will feature information from vendors who support advocacy , financial planning, special needs trusts,[...]

Newton Highlands, April 29th, 2019. The Metro Regional Citizen’s Advisory Council of the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services invites the public to attend a presentation by 11th grade US History students of Gann Academy. The students[...]

Shrewsbury,  MA, April 29th, 2019. Free. The Parent Professional Advocacy League invites the First Responders Community to a training on their curriculum called the Police Pocket Guide. You will receive a guide that was created[...]

Francis Drake Elementary School, Leominster, MA, April 30th, 2019. Free and open to public. The Leominster SEPAC and PPAL present Safety & the IEP: Advocacy, Goals & Being Prepared. This interactive workshop covers what it[...]

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[...]

Devens, MA, May 1st, 2019. A full-day summit on the past, present, and future of social-emotional learning (SEL) in Massachusetts. This event aims to bring together educators, school and district leaders, policy makers, community organizations, and[...]

Taunton, MA, May 2nd, 2019. Open to the community. ALEC is the Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition’s training workshop, an evening to talk and learn about autism awareness initially designed for first responders. *[...]

Westborough, MA, May 2nd, 2019. Patricia Lemer, author of Outsmarting Autism, will discuss ways to build healthy foundations, autism identification, treatment, and prevention from pre-conception through adulthood and  50 practical approaches that cover lifestyle modification,[...]

Work Inc, Dorchester, May 2nd, 2019. A Special Olympics Massachusetts staff will present an information session to learn how you can become part of their team. Special Olympics Massachusetts provide year-round sports training and athletic[...]

Ledyard, CT, May 3rd, 2019. The Autism Education Conference hosts speakers with fresh perspectives, valuable insights, and practical strategies on autism education. Therapists, educators, parents, related service providers, and anyone interested in learning more about[...]

Marlborough, May 3rd, 2019. The Massachusetts Association of 766 Approved Private Schools (maaps) Conference & Vendor Exposition is for educators and leaders. maaps members are approved by the Mass. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education under the[...]

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[...]

Gardner Middle School, May 8th, 2019.  Free. Community Dinner and Conversation on Mental Health Topics that Matter to Families. Learn how to make yourself a priority. During dinner, Carly Sebastian and Beth Cafarella will join[...]

Westwood, MA, May 9th, 2019. A presented hosted jointly by The Westwood SEPAC, the Asperger/Autism Network (AANE) and MGH Aspire. Cornelia Elwood, co-author of Take Charge of Treatment for Your Child will be the speaker[...]

The Francis Drake Elementary School, Leominster, MA, May 9th, 2019. Free and open to public. The Leominster SEPAC presents an interactive creative workshop with tools, tips and strategies to help your child navigate anxiety, depression,[...]

Needham, MA, May 9th, 2019. A quick response is considered an essential skill in today’s rapid-paced world. However, many children feel left behind. In Thinking Differently about Learning Differently, Dr. Ellen Braaten will share how difficulties[...]

Old Rochester Regional High School, Mattapoisett, May 11th, 2019. For girls with special needs and disabilities in Massachusetts. The goal of the Miss Inspirational Pageant is to highlight and celebrate the achievements of those around[...]

Watertown, MA, May 13th, 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,[...]

Natick, May 14th, 2019. The Same Side of the Table forum and discussion is open to parents and all professionals involved in the Special Education process, including parents, advocates, attorneys, administrators, educators, and. We’ve discovered that[...]

Haverhill Public Library, May 14th, 2019, 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. Free and open the public. Haverhill-area families will find resources, activities, and services for themselves or their family members with special needs. Find programs, services,[...]

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[...]

Malden Senior Community Center, May 18th, 2019. Free. Recognizing Our Value: Forging Solutions to Combat Stigma and Internalized Racism is for mental health practitioners, researchers, policy makers, advocates, community members and people with lived-experience with[...]

Somerville, MA, May 19th, 2019. Join in on this Kick-Off Event to discover how CP Soccer is building a national league for kids with cerebral palsy who are ambulatory and active. Boston is the newest[...]

Providence, RI, May 19th, 2019. The Down Syndrome Society of RI, Inc will celebrate Mothers Day by hosting  a Mother’s Day “T” in support of all moms of children with “T21″.  Hear Down Syndrome Advocate,[...]

Merrimac Public Library, May 28th, 2019. Attainable is a tax advantaged savings plan for someone with a disability to save for qualified disability expenses which includes things like education, transportation, assistive technology, and basic health and[...]

Marlborough, May 31st, 2019. The Parent Professional’s Advocacy League’s family mental health conference will feature a Keynote address by Barbara Huff, who struggled to get appropriate services, support and treatment for her daughter with co-occurring[...]

Boston, June 1st, 2019. Keith Lockhart will conduct The Boston Pops for this sensory-friendly concert. Sensory friendly concerts are designed for all families with children or adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory[...]

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[...]

June 6th, 2019, 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[...]

Boston, June 7th, 2019. This is a private event not open to the general public. DreamNight is a special evening for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities to enjoy the Zoo with their families and[...]

Westford, June 16th, 2019. Meet other dads and celebrate Father’s Day with Dad’s Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.).  Your fee includes a full lunch, ice cream buffet, 2 bumper boat rides, 2 bumper car rides, an[...]

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[...]

Providence, RI, June 22nd, 2019. The Down Syndrome Society of RI, Inc. is hosting a Father’s Day outing at the PawSox for fathers and grandfathers of kids with Down Syndrome.  Ticket fees will include an[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 &[...]