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[...]

Brockton MA, August 27th, 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, placement,[...]

Attleboro MA, August 29th, 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[...]

Boston, Fenway Park, September 4th, 2019.  Join with the Boston area DEAF, Inc. staff and community at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing night at Fenway Park to celebrate the 6th annual Red Sox Deaf[...]

Riverside Elementary School, Danvers, September 5th, 2019, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The Danvers Special Education Parents’ Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Resource Fair hosting local and regional organizations that work with families of special needs[...]

Springfield, MA, September 7th & 8th, 2019. For players with special needs  ages 4 – 21 and their families from surrounding Miracle Leagues in MA, NY & CT. The Miracle League of Western MA and[...]

Brighton, September 7th – October 12th, 2019. Community Rowing, Inc. (CRI) offers a broad range of programs for people with disabilities, from recreational and therapeutic to elite competition. * Rowing is a highly adaptable and[...]

Cambridge, MA, September 12th, 2019. Celebrating the use of opera and art to address mental health stigma, with a talk by opera composer Dr. Kenneth Wells, and live concert excerpts from the opera The Center[...]

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[...]

Norwood, September 14th, 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[...]

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[...]

Charlestown, Adaptive Sailing Days, September 15th, 2019. Adaptive Sailing Days are a chance for people of all ages with any kind of disability to go out for a one-hour sail on Boston Harbor with family[...]

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[...]

Holyoke Children’s Museum, September 22nd, 2019. 10:00am – 11:30am. Join a special adoption party for children of all ages with special needs who are waiting in foster care to be adopted. These children have physical[...]

Lunenburg Middle-High School Auditorium, September 24th, 2019. Resilience: The Biology Of Stress & The Science Of Hope is a documentary that chronicles the emergence of a movement among pediatricians, therapists, educators and communities, who are[...]

Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, September 26th, 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[...]

Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, September 26th, 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[...]

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, MA, September 27th, 2019. Registration deadline for the conference is September 14, 2019. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways[...]

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,[...]

Raynham, MA, September 28th, 2019. For Grandparents of grandchildren who reside in the service region for Community Autism Resources (DDS Southeastern MA Region) whose grandchild or grandchildren have Autism Spectrum Disorder. * Breakfast speakers will[...]

MGH Boston, September 28th, 2019. Free. All parents and children are welcome, not limited to MGH patients. Neuropsychological and Educational Aspects of Rehabilitation will be the focus. Families will hear experts in cognition, behavior and[...]

Foxboro, September 29th, 2019. Join the New England Revolution Unified Special Olympics Massachusetts team for a match between Special Olympics Massachusetts and New York City FC Unified team. * The Revolution Unified Team is made[...]

West Springfield, MA, September 29th, 2019. The annual Salute to Special Olympics Day at the Big E is for Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) athletes only. All SOMA athletes will get in for free, however each athlete[...]

Woburn, October 2nd, 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, placement, response[...]

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[...]

John T. Nichols, Jr. Middle School, Middleboro, MA, October 10th, 2019. Hear Gina Gallagher and Patricia Terrasi, local authors of the book, Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid, A Survival Guide for Ordinary Parents of Special Children,[...]

Bentley University, Waltham, MA, October 11th, 2019. For parents, educators, and students. Anxiety expert Lynn Lyons, who is also co-author of “Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents, 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle, will discuss what can[...]

Andover, October 17th, 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, placement, response[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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  DFinding Our Way[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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,[...]