Boston, July 2nd – August 27th, 2018. Free. There will be American Sign Language interpreters plus Kerry Thompson, a DeafBlind dancer, to teach the salsa lesson in ASL. Run by Silent Rhythms Dance along with[...]

Pawtucket, Rhode Island, August 18th, 2 p.m., 2018. Youth and adults with special needs are invited to participate in a free skills clinic and, along with their families and companions, to enjoy free pizza and attend[...]

Boston, August 19th, 2018.  Audio description is a live narration of the visual aspects of the performance broadcast to visually impaired patrons who wear a small receiver / headset. The narration includes pre-show descriptions of[...]

Bedford Public Library, August 24th, 2018. AAC Voices Series of Parent Information and Training Events – Session Two: AAC and the IEP. Hear Kate Ahern, educational consultant for complex communication needs, and Elizabeth Bostic, educational advocate, discuss[...]

Cooperative for Human Services, Lexington, September 8th – October 13th, 2018. Free. The Northeast Region of Massachusetts Families Organizing for Change, with support from the Cooperative for Human Services, invites families from across the state to participate[...]

Boston, Fenway Park, September 12th, 2018.  Join with the Boston area DEAF, Inc. staff and community at the Deaf and Hard of Hearing night at Fenway Park to celebrate International Deaf Awareness Week. A portion of[...]

Watertown, September 14 – 16, 2018. For those with visual impairments in grades 7 – 12. The Outreach High Ropes Adventure program will challenge students to reach new heights, and develop skills essential for team building, problem-solving,[...]

Boston, September 21 – 23, 2018. 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 arrive[...]

Institute Park, Worcester, September 23rd, 2018. The foundation of this event is the belief that every person deserves a community that sees, the possibilities, believes in their abilities, and ensures that all of us can achieve[...]

Marlborough, September 27th, 2018. 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[...]

Acton, October 1st, 2018. For Infants and Toddlers only. Free but a reservation-only event. KODA refers to a child who is being raised by deaf parents or guardians. ASL Interpreters will be available. Kids can explore, play,[...]

Somerville, October 5th, 2018, 10 a.m. – 12 noon. 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. Speakers will[...]

Norwood, October 10th, 2018. For Employers, Employment Services Providers, State Agencies, People with Disabilities, and Family Members. Featuring Keynote Speakers, Workshop presenters, plus find exhibitors, networking opportunities, and break-out sessions for a full day of learning, sharing and engaging[...]

Acton, March 24th- October 13th, 2018. Free but a reservation-only event. KODA refers to a child who is being raised deaf parents or guardians. ASL Interpreters will be available. Kids can explore, play, experiment, and image throughout the[...]

Marlborough, October 18th & 19th, 2018. The From Access to Achievement: Empowering Every Child to Succeed in the Mainstream conference will include a blend of workshop topics covering the many facets of hearing loss and its implications[...]

Brockton Area Arc, October 25th & 26th, 2018. Transition planning information and resources for and about students in special education ages 14-22.  Middle school and high school is the time when students with disabilities and[...]

Worcester, October 26th, 2018.  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 Audiologists. This[...]

Discovery Museum, Acton, November 3rd, 2018. This “Especially For Me” event is free for families just with children with visual impairments. Accommodations are made to many spaces and exhibits increasing accessibility for those with visual[...]

Burlington, VT, November 10th, 2018.  Rare New England and the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital will host “Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community with Information and Support”, and is for patients and families to[...]

Framingham, November 13th, 2018.  Elaine Gabovitch, Director, Division of Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs, Massachusetts Department of Public Health, will be the Key Note speaker. The Joining Voices conference is for families[...]

Lexington, November 18th, 2017. For parents and caregivers of students with disabilities and interested professionals. The speaker will be Andrew Solomon, author of Far from the Tree: Parents, Children, and the Search for Identity. * Hear[...]

Warwick, RI, November 29h & 30th, 2018.  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[...]

Turner Free Library in Randolph, January 22nd, 2019. Free. Parents of children with special needs manage busy lives and often lots of paperwork. Many ask, how do I keep it all straight? This workshop helps[...]