Live Virtual Training tjhrough October 8th, 2020, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid foundation in[...]

Self-Paced Virtual Training through October 11th, 2020, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid foundation in[...]

Online, September 12th – October 21st, 2020, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Application deadline was July 31, 2020. Free. This training is to support participation in coalitions, municipal Boards and Commissions, advisory councils, and[...]

Online until the end of 2020. The Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress has pivoted to an online event that will be accessible for most of 2020. The Trailblazers – Paving the Way to a Bright Future[...]

Thursdays, September 2020 – January 2021.  Part of the Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Latest Policies & Departmental News” Webinars, with Arc of Massachusetts Director of Government Affairs Maura Sullivan. Join Maura for updates on[...]

Mondays, September 2020 – January 2021. 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, September 23rd, 2020, 7:00 p.m., with Families for Depression Awareness of Waltham, MA. Free. This program is designed for parents, guardians, family members, youth workers, and any caring adults interested in teen mental health.[...]

Online Conference, September 23, 2020, 1:00 p.m, with The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. This training will discuss the biological, psychological, and social factors related to an Acquired Brain Injury by a panel of 4[...]

Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, 6:30 p.m.,  with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Management of anxiety as students return to school each fall is often a challenge for children and teens with an ASD[...]

Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, with Satillo Training. Free. This 30 minute session will show you how to use your PRC-Saltillo speech generating device with Alexa. * Learn about motivating ways to engage with Alexa for fun,[...]

Webinar, September 24th, 2020, with the Tri-Town SEPAC of Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield, MA. Free and open to all communities. The Tri-Town SEPAC’s Advocacy Boot Camp aims to provide the tools and information parents need[...]

Webinar, September 24th, 2020, 6:00 pm, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This event is part of PPal’s support group for parents and caregivers of a child/youth/young adult with emotional and behavioral healthcare[...]

Zoom Meeting Presentation, September 24th, 2020, 7:00 P.M., with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  Hear from Dr. Nadine Gabb, PhD, associate professor of Pediatrics at Boston Children’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School, and Tara[...]

Virtual Support Group, September 29th, 2020. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. *  The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families[...]

Webinar, September 29th, 2020, 6 p.m, with the Brookine, MA, SEPAC. Since March, families have had to deal with many unexpected challenges due to COVID-19. With children now home for over five months, any demands and[...]

Webinar, October 1st, 2020, with the Tri-Town SEPAC of Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield, MA. Free and open to all communities. The Tri-Town SEPAC’s Advocacy Boot Camp aims to provide the tools and information parents need[...]

Webinar, October 1st, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * What’s on your[...]

Webinar, October 2nd, 2020, 10 a.m., with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Hear how to apply best practices in these pandemic times. Ideally suited for new advocates as well as seasoned professionals who[...]

Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th,2020, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout[...]

October 8th, 2020, 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 invitation only[...]

Webinar, October 8th, 2020 – 7:00 pm, with the Discovery Museum in Acton, MA. Free. With Dr. Gene Beresin, Executive Director of The Clay Center for Young Healthy Minds at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Professor[...]

Online Support Group for Massachusetts Families, October 8th, 2020, 8 p.m.  This event for if ALL families of ALL ages with children with Down syndrome and special health care needs. – 8 – 830 Connect[...]

Online, October 8th – 10th, 2020, with ResearchILD in Lexington, MA. This conference will emphasize current work on the importance of executive function strategies in mediating stress and fostering persistence and resilience in students as[...]

This event has been cancelled. Please check with the host link below for more information. For parents, professionals, or organizations who are interested in developing and running their own retreat. * * Gain specific skills[...]

Webinar, October 9th, 2020, 8:30 a.m., with the Brookine, MA, SEPAC. The presenters will be Merrianne Minnich & Jackie Degroot From Beyond Booksmart. * Merri Minnich, MAT, is a certified educator in Massachusetts with experience[...]

Webinar, October 9, 2020, 10 a.m., with the Children’s Trust Fund of Massachusetts. Free. This workshop is part of the Children’s Trust Family Support Training Center’s Family Support Fridays education and live webinar information series.[...]

West Greenwich, RI, October 10th & 11th, 2020. The goal of this retreat is to provide a relaxing and supportive environment for parents or caregivers to reflect on, explore, and share the rewards and challenges[...]

Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...]

Online October 15th, 2020. This annual Family Support Training Conference offers learn from top experts in the field, meet colleagues from all over New England, earn Social Work and Early Childhood CEUs, and participate in[...]

Webinar, October 17, 2020, 9 a.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress.  The Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress are co-hosting a baby sign language workshop for newer parents. *[...]

Peabody, MA, October 21st, 2020. A professional development event.  Is your tool box empty or need a refresh?  Hear behavioral and therapeutic tips and tools for professionals working with clients (young children-young adults) who may[...]

Norwood, MA, October 22nd & 23rd, 2020. For those involved in trying too effectively meet the needs of youths with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This conference is about how to start moving things in[...]

Webinar, October 22nd, 2020, 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, October 22, 2020, 9 a.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the MDSC’s Virtual Educators Forum Series, which aim to provide information and resources for school-aged youth to ensure that students with[...]

Webinar, October 22, 2020, 9 a.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the MDSC’s Virtual Educators Forum Series, which aim to provide information and resources for school-aged youth to ensure that students with[...]

Webinar, October 22, 2020, 11 a.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the MDSC’s Virtual Educators Forum Series, which aim to provide information and resources for school-aged youth to ensure that students with[...]

Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA, October 24th, 2020. A new summit for parents and allies of neurodivergent kids to be held during World Autism Month. Hear a sensory-first, relationship based perspective. Attendees will hear[...]

Online conference October 24th, 2020.  Rare New England will host their annual “Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community with Information and Support”, and is for patients and families to obtain information about[...]

Online, October 24th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...]

Worcester, MA, October 29th, 2020. 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[...]

Location TBA, October 29th, 2020. 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 disability community. * The MOD 2020 Summit will[...]

November 12th,  2020, 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 invitation only[...]

Webinar November 12th, 2020, 7:00 P.M.  Hear an overview of specific legal requirements pertaining to the unique learning needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With an emphasis on the requirement that children with[...]

Portland, ME, November 13th, 2020. For those involved in trying to effectively meet the needs of youths with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This conference is about how to start moving things in the right[...]

Virtual Conference, November 14th, 202o, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. The Daniel W. Rosenn AANE Connections Conference is for adults on the Autism Spectrum, parents, and professionals. It will include:  ·[...]

“Navigating the Special Education Process with a Trauma Lens” Virtual Conference, November 19th, 2020, 8 am – 4 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Recruitment, Training, and Support Center for Special Education Surrogate Parents. * Featuring Keynote[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2020, 1 p.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the MDSC’s Virtual Educators Forum Series, which aim to provide information and resources for school-aged youth to ensure that students with[...]

Online, November 21st, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...]

Webinar, December 3rd, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * What’s on your[...]

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. [...]