ADD/ADHD & Learning Disability Events

Brighton, MA, March 27th – June 7th, 2025. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and largely misunderstood mental health condition. While widely believed to be rare, it is actually more common than[...]

Warwick, RI, March 20th, 2025. Hosted by TechACCESS of RI and ATAP Partners. Free and open to the public. Explore innovations, learn from the AT community, and have the opportunity to make some “AT tools”[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Designed to help parents and providers understand and navigate the special education system. Whether you are supporting families with the process, your child[...]

Winchester, MA, March 24th, 2025, with the Winchester Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Presented by Dr. Kate Radville. A speech-language pathologist and literacy specialist at the MGH Speech and Language Literacy Lab, Dr. Radville will[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free Your loved one is ready for therapy, but the waitlist seems endless. You want to support them, but you’re not sure how[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston SpEdPAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. They encourage all families to[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 1 in their Road Ahead series. This presentation will be focused on transition planning and the various factors that parents must consider[...]

Hanover, MA, Winter & Spring 2025, with Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. Free. Only for juniors age 18 and under dates – January 26, February 23, March 30 and April 27. Do you know a child[...]

Virtual Advocacy Events, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts. A three-day event dedicated to mental health advocacy. Begin with information sessions on the future of NAMI Mass and on ways to stay[...]

Andover, MA, April 1st – June 30th, 2025, with the Burlington Recreation Department. In partnership with Burlington’s Disability Access Commission and Ironstone Farm, thirty minute private sessions. There will be an initial evaluation required for[...]

Seminario web, Miercoles, 4/2/25,  con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Regístrese ahora para el taller de PPAL Los talleres de PPAL están destinados ÚNICAMENTE a padres / cuidadores / familiares / socios familiares de[...]

Westborough, MA, April 4th, 2025, with the The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools.  This is a professional conference for networking and informational purposes, not intended for students and families. MAAPS is the association[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Speaker Musu-will draw from her 15+ years of experience supporting families and children with developmental disabilities. * Learn how her collaboration with Developmental[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Presented by Anne Arnett: Anne will discuss the impact of ADHD on behavior, the brain, learning, challenges, medications, and recommendations for IEPs/504[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with Understanding Our Differences in Newtonville, MA. Feeling like every interaction with your child becomes a battle? Incentives and consequences losing their impact? Helping children with challenging behaviors begins with understanding[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Join a round table discussion with Rania Markham, Founder of Families Like Ours and the Department of Disabilities (DDS). Come learn[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. * Learn more about the Massachusetts’[...]

Virtual Event, April 9th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Caring for an individual with a disability can feel overwhelming at times. Keeping track of doctors’ recommendations, referrals, specialists, therapy goals,[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Weymouth, MA, Registraiton ends on May 31st, 2025, for the Summer Season. Free. The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer or TOPS) is a program for children between 4 and 18 with diverse abilities. TOPS aims[...]

Norwood, MA, April 13th – June 8th, 2025. The Skating Club of Boston® believes everyone should have the opportunity to ice skate and is committed to providing positive and supportive programming for all to participate,[...]

Waltham, MA, April 14th, 2025.  An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. * Autism families may join in for a very special dinner with Red Sox Wally.[...]

Concord, MA, April 15th – June 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A slow flow yoga class that encompasses meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises to relax and rejuvenate[...]

Brighton, MA, April 15th – June 6th, 2025. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on[...]

Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill MA Campus, April 16th, 2025, with the Institute for Community Inclusion. The host welcomes requests for sign language interpreting and other requests (i.e., Computer Aided Real Time (CART), food[...]

Webinar, Miercoles, 4/16/25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Planificación Para una Crisis de Salud Mental: Camino Hacia la Prepara. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 2 in their Road Ahead series. As students who have received services on IEPs and 504 plans enter the postsecondary arena, the[...]

Boston Museum of Science, April 17th, 2025, along with Perkins School for Blind in Watertown. Free. The Museum and Perkins School for the Blind team up for this program highlighting how end-to-end accessibility is crucial[...]

Concord, MA, April 14th – June 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score. This is a non-competitive group. * The[...]

Concord, MA, April 17th – June 19th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Join the new MMA walking group. Meet at Forest Ridge and walk on all surfaces and inclines.[...]

Webinar, 4/23/25, con Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Herramientas PAX: Estrategias Simples para Mantener un Mejor Manejo a las Emociones de Nuestros Hijos. * ¿Qué son las herramientas PAX? Las herramientas PAX son una colección de[...]

Rockland, MA, April 24th & 15th, 2025, with Special Hockey International and The Great Blizzards of Massachusetts Special Hockey. All special hockey teams from around the world are welcome to participate in the SHI Boston[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with Haverhill Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or for children[...]

North Reading, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the North Reading Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 2 – 4 and 5 – 7. Join a sports program for children of all abilities[...]

Swampscott, MA, April 26th – June 21st, 2025, with the Swampscott Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 7. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Track & Field[...]

Grafton, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the Arlington Recreation. A sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Flag Football and Track & Field. Ages groups 2 -4,[...]

Westwood, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or[...]

Hanover, MA, Winter & Spring 2025, with Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. Free. Only for juniors age 18 and under dates – January 26, February 23, March 30 and April 27. Do you know a child[...]

Lexington, MA, April 27th – June 8th, 2025, with the Lexington Recreation Department. The department is piloting a new unified high school league that will pair athletes (individuals with disabilities) and partners (individuals without disabilities)[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2025, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham. Free. Designed to improve understanding of the various ways ADHD presents, to illuminate the reasons ADHD is often missed in young people as well[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Westborough, MA, April 30th, 2025, with the Westborough Public Library. Caregivers of children with autism & disabilities frequently express frustration when teaching self-care skills. Occupational Therapists are consulted when a skill is needed in the[...]

Worcester & Virtual Options, May 2nd & 3rd, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. For families of students on IEPs between the ages of 14 and 22 (and the students themselves)[...]

Reading, MA, May 4th – June 22nd, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports, in partnership with Adaptive Sports New England, the Boston I.C.E. Storm and the Burbank YMCA. Free. This wheelchair pasketball program is for[...]

Webinar, May 5, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Virtual program, May 6 – 20th, 2025, with Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The FCSN is offering a free, three-part training series in Portuguese for families of children in special education.[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how individuals experience and connect with the world around them. While signs often emerge in[...]

Webinar, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Webinar, May 12th, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Anxiety can create all kinds of challenges for people living with it, and the same can be said for anyone looking to support those individuals. Simply[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center  Led by pediatric occupational therapist Stephanie Kerasiotes, this presentation is designed to empower parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals with the tools and knowledge to better support[...]

Webinar, May 20th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Bullying is hardly a new phenomenon. Generations of kids have had to navigate playground bullies and other peers trying to leverage power over them. But in[...]

Webinar, May 20th, 2025, with International Dyslexia Association Massachusetts Branch. Join Amanda Packard, Associate Head of Schools – Applewild School, as she presents practical and parent friendly information on ways to prevent the summer slide[...]

Burlington, MA, May 21st – June 23rd, 2025,  with the Burlington Recreation Department.  Adaptive Fitness Sampler – Get ready to move, groove, and rejuvenate in a Fitness Sampler Class. Led by Adaptive Fitness Certified Instructors,[...]

Webinar, May 21st, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, with the Northshore Education Consortium. Ever wonder what’s really going on inside the ADHD brain? This workshop helps parents make sense of how ADHD affects focus, emotions, and daily life. *[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Boston, MA, with virtual option, May 27th – 30th, 2025, with the Collaborative on Postsecondary Education and Disability, Neag School of Education, University of Connecticut. How Do You Meet the Unique Needs of College Students with Disabilities?[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with McLean Hosptial in Belmont, MA. While obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder, it can be managed in several ways that can change intrusive thoughts from a roar to a[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. In collaboration with the Arc of Greater Haverill, The Arc of US, and AT&T, the Northeast Arc is offering a 45-minute workshop on online[...]

Online event, May 30th 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Gather virtually to recognize the importance of lived experience, watch award the Children’s Mental Health Community Awards, and attend morning and afternoon[...]

Webinar, June 2nd, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]

Cambridge, MA, June 8th – July 13th, 2025, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 5 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized[...]

West Roxbury, MA, April 12th – August 9th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. For youth athletes with a lower body mobility impairment who have good use of their arms. Please inquire about the appropriate[...]

Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, MA, June 11th, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive canoeing, run by their partner Waypoint Adventure. Paddlers will travel in small groups to explore[...]

Webinar, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Danvers, MA, Summer 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Changing lives. Discovering abilities. Mental Health First aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Free Mental Health First Aid Training Learn skills to help adults, including[...]

Charlestown & Salem, MA, May 19th – June 23rd, 2025, with Spaulding Hospital Adaptive Sports.  Come practice your tennis game, or try the growing sport of pickleball. * This adaptive tennis and pickleball program will[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Harold Parker State Forest, Andover, MA, June 18th, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive canoeing, run by their partner Waypoint Adventure. Paddlers will travel in small groups to explore[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Braintree, MA, June 22nd, 2024, with Adaptive Sports New England. For all ages. This is a Level 2 Move United Sanctioned Competition with both wheelchair and running races, and is a qualifier for Move United[...]

Virtual Program with The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell.  Enrolling now for Fall 2025. UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) is recruiting for“Horizons” (for high schoolers) and “Horizons[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Clarksburg State Park, Clarksburg, MA, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive adaptive kayaking program, run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore[...]

Brookline, MA, June 26th – August 14th, 2025, with the Brookline MA Recreation Department.  Get ready to roll into summer with Brookline Recreation Special Olympics.  Their summer Bocce session is for athletes of all skill[...]

Brookline, MA, June 26th – August 14th, 2025, with the Brookline MA Recreation Department.  Dust off that old glove, grab a pair of sunglasses, and join in onr an American tradition, Softball. They have spots[...]

Canton, Weston, MA, Summer & Fall, 2025. The Massachusetts ParaGolfer Association (MPGA) promotes recreational and competitive adaptive golf for players with visual impairments, amputations, loss of mobility, and spinal cord injuries. MPGA provides adaptive golf[...]

Lasell University, Newton, MA, July 2025. Open Shots is a free of charge, inclusive, basketball program for youth with physical challenges and neuro diversity. It is both a structured and adaptive environment where players learn the[...]

  Newton Free Library, Newton, MA, and virtual option, July 9th, with the Newton Commission on Disability and the Newton Free Library. Demystifying Disability: A Community Conversation with Author Emily Ladau –  Moderated Conversation and[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Swampscott, MA, July 12th – August 16th,  2025, with the Swampscott Recreation Department. For ages 2-4, 5 – 7, 8 – 12. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals[...]

Malden or Chestnut Hill locations TBA, July 13th, 2025, with Adaptive Climbing Group in Somerville. Eplore some incredible accessible climbing minutes from Boston. * Waitts Mt: This crag is located in a public park in the[...]

North Reading, MA, July 13th -August 17th, 2025, with North Reading Recreation Department.  or children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or[...]

Arlington, MA, July 13th – August 17th, with the Arlington Recreation Department. For ages 2 – 4,,5 – 7, 8 – 10. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals[...]

North Reading, MA, July 13th – August 17th,  with the North Reading Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 2 – 4 and 5 – 7. Join a sports program for children of all abilities to[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Danvers, MA, Summer 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Changing lives. Discovering abilities. Mental Health First aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Free Mental Health First Aid Training Learn skills to help adults, including[...]

Boston, MA, July 15th – August 19th, 2025. Introductory level tee-ball/softball multi week training series powered by the Yawkey Foundation. The program is intended for athletes ages 8 to 15 and will be held in[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Weston, MA, July 19th, 2025, with Bay State Games. Registration Deadline: July 2nd. Eligibility: Athletes must meet at least one of the criteria below: A full time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island[...]

Cambridge, MA, July 20th – August 24th, 2025, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 5 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Canton, MA, July 23rd – September 3rd, 2025. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required. * Program will occur at  in Canton on Wednesday evenings, from 7pm to[...]

Webinar, July 24th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing[...]

Webinar, July 15th, 2o25, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Led by renowned advocate Cheryl Poe, this session will explore the intersection of race, disability, and systemic inequities in special education advocacy. This training[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Great Barrington, MA, July 26th, 2025, with Families Like Ours. Free. Empowered Parenting: Tools for Connection & Support Workshop. Join a workshop with Caitlin Greer Meister, renowned educator, parent coach, and founder of Joyfully Learning.[...]

Charlestown, MA and on Zoom. Apply by July 27th, 2025. This Federation for Children with Special Needs training takes place September 20 – December 13th, 2025, with in-person Saturday sessions. Participants must be the parent[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Winchester, MA, August 1st – November 16th, 2025, with Winchester Pop Warner. Registration is now open for the 2025 season. This adaptive cheerleading program welcomes athletes from all surrounding towns. For all non-neurotypical children ages[...]

Concord Free Public Library, Concord, MA. Held every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM, starting August 2nd, 2025. . This program is designed to support neurodivergent children, including those with autism, sensory processing challenges, and any[...]

Melrose, MA, August 4th – September 29th, 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. Looking for a great way keep your family active this summer? This is a great opportunity to meet other families and get to know[...]

Charlestown, Peabody and Brewster, MA, through October 21st, 2025, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. All abilities welcome. * Charlestown location – Cycling along the Charlestown area Harborwalk. An experienced clinician or staff member will work with[...]

On line, Summer & Fall 2025, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. *[...]

Millis, MA, August, 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Free. The Millis recreation staff will host an adaptive and inclusive social event for individuals with special needs. For ages 13 – 22. * Focus[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Webinar, August 12th, 2025, with Holliston Massachusetts Youth and Family Service. Learn to support your child with back-to-school anxiety using SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). SPACE is a parent-based approach for treating childhood anxiety[...]

Webinar, August 12th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts.  Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for parents, caregivers, family members, partners and or peer leaders with experience[...]

Webinar, August 12th, 2025, with PLAN of MA & RI. Learn about Special Needs Trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future. Learning Objectives: Understand the purpose of a[...]

Webinar, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Worcester, MA, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the[...]

Danvers, MA, Summer 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Changing lives. Discovering abilities. Mental Health First aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Free Mental Health First Aid Training Learn skills to help adults, including[...]

Webinar, August 19th, 2025, with Holliston Massachusetts Youth and Family Service. Learn to support your child with back-to-school anxiety using SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions). SPACE is a parent-based approach for treating childhood[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinar, August 19th, 2025, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham.  JRI’s Family Advisory Council is offering a Caregiver Connection Series. These quarterly facilitated conversations are intended to create spaces for support and resource sharing.[...]

Haverhill, MA, with the Riverside-Bradford Baseball League. Registration closes on August 20th, 2025, for the Fall 2025 season. The Buddy Ball Division is for children ages 5-21 with various cognitive or physical disabilities that impact[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Webinar, August 22nd, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in of Massachusetts (SPAN). As students grow, the demands on their executive functioning skills grow with them. These essential “soft skills”—like organization, time management, and[...]

Melrose, MA, August 23rd, 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. With the assistance of trained professionals at MetroRock in Everett, the group is to autobelay. MetroRock will set us up in harnesses and an autobelay device[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinar, August 26th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. While it’s not uncommon for a child to be scared of imaginary foes or a teen to be afraid of social rejection, these and similar[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar,  August 26th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Webinar, August 27th, 2025, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL’s workshop series “Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options”  are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children[...]

Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2025, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been[...]

Plymouth, MA. September 4th, 2025, with Plymouth County Family Support Inc.  Join Plymouth County Family Support for this free 2 part IEP workshop. Head into the new school year with a little more knowledge and[...]

Webinar, Setpember 5th, 2025, with SPAN of Massachusetts: Students in Massachusetts are no longer required to pass MCAS to graduate and receive a high school diploma. Parents, special education advocates and attorneys know from experience during[...]

Worcester, MA, through February, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. • Open to individuals with disabilities of all ages & their[...]

Hingham, MA, September 6th – October 25th, 2025.  The South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) and Hingham Youth Hockey are hosting a learn to skate/learn to play hockey program for students with special needs.[...]

Weston, MA, September 6th, 2025. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience. *[...]

North Reading, MA, September 7th – November 2nd, 2025, with Andover Soccer Association and North Reading Youth Soccer. Registration closes on 10/16/2025. Open to all players from communities in Northeast MA.  There is no fee[...]

Webinar, September 9th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Millis, MA, Fall 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Adaptive & Inclusive for youth. Eeveryone should have the opportunity to participate in fitness & exercise groups in a fun and safe environment. * This[...]

Webinar, Summer 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Mashpee, MA, September 11th, 2025. Golf clinic for athletes ages 8 and older, held on Thursday, September  from 11am to 1pm. No prior experience is needed, course will provide golf clubs for those who need them.[...]

Danvers, MA, Summer 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Changing lives. Discovering abilities. Mental Health First aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Free Mental Health First Aid Training Learn skills to help adults, including[...]

Ipswich, MA, Fall 2025, with Cape Ann Mariners Inclusive TOPSoccer. Free. Joint Program by Ipswich Youth Soccer, Masco Youth Soccer, and Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer. Community-based program for children and teens with physical, emotional, or intellectual[...]

Hanover, MA, September 14th, 2025. Hosted hosted by South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation and the Emilson YMCA. This one-day tournament is designed for beginner and intermediate players seeking local competitive opportunities. Interact with other local wheelchair[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Webinar, September 17th, 2025,  with a Newton-based therapeutic group. Recent changes in the law actually help parents more easily manage medical and educational expenses for their children. This webinar will feature a panel of experts [...]

Sudbury, MA, September 17th, 2025, with Academy Metrowest. Executive functioning   refers to a set of cognitive processes that support goal-directed behavior, including organization, planning, emotional regulation, and time management. * For many school-aged students, challenges[...]

Webinar, September 18th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This presentation explores the intersection of Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and autism, emphasizing identification, neurodiversity-affirming prevention, and supportive treatment strategies. *[...]