Summer 2019 – Across Massachusetts. Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) beaches have universally accessible pathways directly to the water. Beaches in Massachusetts state parks are made accessible with boardwalks, beach mat, and ramps. * Many[...]

Hadley & Northhampton, Summer 2019. For all abilities and all ages. Many different styles of accessible cycles are available, including hand cycles, tandems, adult tricycles, and cycles offering more significant seating support. Participants are encouraged[...]

Worcester Family Resource Center, June 21st – August 2nd, 2019. Free. Is your teen presenting with more frequent moodiness than you anticipated? Are they struggling to reign in their big emotions? Do you find yourself,[...]

Holyoke/Springfield, sign ups ongoing until August 19th, 2019.  The actual playing season runs September 15th – October 27th, 2019. The Miracle League of Western Massachusetts provide children and adults of all abilities the chance to[...]

East Bridgewater, Stoughton, & Taunton, Full Session: July 7 – August 25 2019. This is an introduction program for ages 12—17 with special needs  to develop the skills necessary to transition into a Special Olympics[...]

Hadley & Franklin County, July 12th – August 23rd, 2019. For ages 13+ with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills, with a focus[...]

Cooperative for Human Services, Lexington – application deadline is July 31, 2019. Free. For primary caregivers of young children (birth to age 10) who have developmental disabilities, chronic illnesses, and/or complex medical needs. * Advocacy[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Pittsfield, MA, July 16th, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

Springfield, MA, July 17th, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

Cambridge, MA, July 18th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. For ages 16 to adult – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on[...]

Amherst, MA, July 18th, 2019. The Recruitment, Training and Support Center (RTSC) will host a free orientation training for volunteers willing to serve as a special education decision-maker for a student in DCF care whose[...]

Dunn State Park, Gardner, July 19th, 2019. Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council (MASILC).  Bring all members of the family to celebrate gains the disability community has made, and to[...]

Spillane Field in Wareham, MA, July 19th, 2019. Join the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) and The Wareham Gatemen collegiate summer baseball to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness. It will featuring MDSC members throwing out the[...]

DCU Center,Worcester, MA, July 20th & 21st, 2019. 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[...]

Concord, MA, July 23rd, 2019. Accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. ** Please inquire with the host regarding exact ages and times for[...]

Boston, July 24th, 2019. Free and Open to the Public. Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a panel discussion ADA 29 Anniversary:The Forefront of Disability Rights for Addiction and Recovery, hosted by the[...]

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[...]

Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building, Boston, July 27th, 2019. Free admission. In honor of Minority Mental Health Awareness Month, the NAMI Dorchester/Mattapan/Roxbury Affiliates host this community awareness event intended to provide opportunities to have dialogue about[...]

Winchester, MA, July 29th – November 2nd, 2019. Free. Open to boys and girls, ages 5-18, with a physical or intellectual disability. The program is modified to meet every child’s ability. This is a great[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Lowell, MA, August 1st, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

Dorchester, MA, August 3rd, 2019. For intermediate levels only, ages 16 to adult – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the[...]

Marlborough, MA, August 3rd & 4th, 2019. The East Coast Jumbos is an organization whose goal is to provide a positive athletic and social experience for athletes with Autism and other developmental disabilities who wish[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Chelmsford, August 11th, 2019, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free to Kids with disabilities and their families. Typical age attending is 5 – 30. Over 17 games, a craft corner, parachutes activities and prizes awarded. *[...]

Northshore Education Consortium, Beverly, MA,  August 12 & 13, 2019. This training is for anyone who works with or has contact with adolescents and wants to increase their knowledge of mental health among this age[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Gloucester, MA, August 14th, 2019. Massachusetts residents may share their experiences on looking for behavior health treatment and input on patient barriers to accessing behavioral health treatments at Listening Sessions hosted by the Massachusetts’ Executive[...]

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[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Foxboro, Empower Field House, Gillette Stadium, August 1st, 2019. Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Hospital are joining forces with the New England Revolution to offer a day of soccer fun exclusively for kids with disabilities. Last[...]

Boston, September 13 – 15, 2019. For people of all ages and abilities. All workshops are for free and all attendees are welcome – you don’t need to register or sign up in advance. Just[...]

Needham, September 14th, 2019. Free. Athletes of all ages and abilities may participate in track and field events such as Ladder Ball, Ring Toss, Basketball Toss, Soccer Kick, Relay, Running & Wheelchair races * Every[...]

Watertown, MA, September 17th, 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,[...]

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[...]

Waltham, MA, September 26th, 2019. This Massachusetts PTA Health Summit is open to PTA members, non PTA members, health and education stakeholders of all levels, in Massachusetts, including parents, educators, health and wellness experts, community[...]

Watertown, MA, September 27, 2019. The New England Consortium on Deafblindness serves children and their families in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire & Vermont. The NEC Deafblindness Family Learning Series will include national representatives, parent[...]

Marlborough, September 27th, 2019. Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways to achieve common goals. Conference participation is free, however space is[...]

Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, September 27th, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the[...]

Waltham, September 28th, 2019. Behavior and Down Syndrome is the topic. Families of children with Down syndrome and special health care needs can learn how to best support your needs, network with other families, share resources,[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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 &[...]

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,[...]