Worcester, October 4th – December 6th, 2018. The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid foundation in special education laws, procedures, and[...]

Springfield, MA, October 8th – November 22nd, 2018. A new sensory motor program in collaboration with Bay Path University. Children will be grouped in ages 4-6 and 7-10.. Work on and enhance their fine and gross[...]

Springfield, MA, October 15th – December 10th, 2018. Class will consist of 3 weeks of Gross Motor Movement, 3 weeks of Art, and 3 weeks of Cooking. Art class will include different tactile materials.  Cooking class[...]

Springfield, MA, October 15th – December 3rd, 2018. For teens and young adults males with special needs, ages 14 – 26. This class gives male adults a 45 minute workout of stretching and strength building, utilizing steps,[...]

Rockport, MA, Application deadline: November 1st, 2018. Free. The Northeast Family Leadership Series focuses on providing families with the vision, knowledge, and leadership skills they need to live in their communities as naturally and typically as[...]

Holyoke, MA. Application deadline – January 2nd, 2019. The  West Region Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families to advocate for their family member with disabilities to live in their communities as naturally and typically as[...]

Bridewater, November 7th – December 19th, 2018. For ages 2- 7 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important to mental and physical growth. This is[...]

MGH Chelsea, November 27th, 2018. Guest speaker will be Gretchen Timmel, M.Ed, Education Specialist/ Psychologist. Gretchen has  experience in school and residential settings collaborating across medical teams, schools, and caregivers to promote individual student success. She specializes[...]

HMEA’s Autism Resource Central in Worcester, November 27, 2018. Free. Open to all families with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. Learn about special education law, accessing public supports and more. * When a family[...]

Minute Man Arc for Human Services, Concord, MA. Hear a panel of those who have first-hand knowledge of what it is like to have a sibling that is “different” will join us for this informative evening.[...]

Burlington, December 1st, 2018, Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress office. Holiday Photo Session. A professional photographer will take Holiday photos to share with families at no cost. Families of children with Down syndrome three years old (up to[...]

Gardner, December 1st, 2018, 2 p.m. performance. For  children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental, cognitive and physical disabilities and their families and caretakers. A judgment-free, fun experience for the entire family. *[...]

Whitins Community Center, Whitinsville, December 5th, 2018. Free. Open to all families with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. Learn about special education law, accessing public supports and more. * When a family includes a child with[...]

Greendale Family Branch YMCA in Worcester,  December 8th,  2018. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. This group is part of[...]

Forbes Library in Northampton, December 14th, 2018, 1 p.m. Have you ever watched a movie or TV and wished you could see more?  This class will give a brief overview of Audio Description, what it is[...]

Tri-Community YMCA in Southbridge, December 14th, 2018. Free. Open to all families with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. Learn about special education law, accessing public supports and more. * When a family includes a child[...]

Waltham, Boston Children’s Hospital location, December 15th, 2018. Guest speaker will be Dr. Emily Davidson from Boston Children’s Hospital, who will discuss the importance of self-care and finding support as well as lead us in[...]

Waltham, December 15th, 2018.  Families of children with Down syndrome and special health care needs can learn how to best support your needs, network with other families and share resources. Volunteers available for children’s recreation and support.[...]

Tyngsborough High School, December 19th, 2018. Free and open to the Public. A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs, will introduce and discusses  the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities[...]

Fitchburg Family Support Center. Open to all family members and caregivers and support staff that maybe caring for an individual with Down Syndrome. All ages are welcome. Childcare available but families must RSVP to make the[...]

Boston, January 8th – March 19th, 2018. The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid foundation in special education laws, procedures, and[...]

Forbes Library in Northampton, January 11th, 2018, 1 p.m. If you lose vision it does not mean that you have to give up Facebook, email, Wikipedia or goofy cat videos. * Learn about screen magnifiers and[...]

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[...]

Taunton, February 7th, 2019. Free and open to the Public. A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs, will introduce and discusses  the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities can participate[...]

Forbes Library in Northampton, February 8th, 2018, 1 p.m. Advanced Read Again: for Those Wanting a University Size Library and Tools to Work with Text You Find There will explore two sources of accessible e-books, and apps[...]

Worcester, March 23rd, 2019. Information about the 2019 conference to be announced in Winter 2019. For the 2018 conference “Extraordinary Stories”was the theme. People with Down syndrome, their family members, health care professionals and educators from across[...]

Holyoke, March 29th – May 31st, 2019. The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid foundation in special education laws, procedures, and[...]

Fall River, April 1st, 2019. Free and open to the Public. A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs, will introduce and discusses  the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and how children with disabilities can[...]