Springfield, MA, September 2nd – November 18th, 2019. For children  ages of 4 and 10 years with varying abilities and needs. The goal of SensiPlay is for children to have fun interacting with sensory, gross[...]

North Attleboro, MA, September 9th – December 15th, 2019. Free. Based on a grant from Special Olympics to pilot strategies for creating an inclusive environment for individuals living with intellectual disabilities in the YMCA ’[...]

Hanover, October 26th – November 23rd, 2019. For children ages 6-12 years old with and without intellectual disabilities. Developmental Sports is an extension of the Young Athletes program that focuses on a variety of sports[...]

Brookline, MA, November 15th, 2019. The Brookline Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host representatives from Department of Developmental Services Greater Boston Area Office in Hyde Park . They will discuss with families about DDS[...]

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[...]

Lexington, November 16th, 2019. Free. Open to all educators, parents, and professionals from all districts. This is an event to learn and share your thoughts, questions, practices, and insights related to the continuum of inclusion[...]

Dorchester House, November 19th, 2019. Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle of Vietnamese parents organizes a Family Forum with DDS representatives with the hope to share their voice on culturally linguistically appropriate services[...]

Merrimac Public Library, Merrimac, MA, November 19th, 2019. For Parents/Caregivers of those with special needs ages 0-19  An overview of MassHealth Programs with emphasis on CommonHealth, pathways to eligibility to MassHealth/CommonHealth, accessing benefits and services[...]

Boston, MA, November 19th, 2019. The Northeast Arc is hosting the 3rd annual Arc Tank. Hear ideas that will help positively disrupt disability services to improve the lives of people with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism[...]

Chenery Middle School, Belmont, MA, November 20th, 2019. The Belmont Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host a group of Seasoned Parent’s of kids with different abilities. Who should attend? Families of students with identified[...]

Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers  may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...]

Waltham, MA, November 21st, 2019. Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts, will have a conversation about pressing issues facing people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and the family members and human service[...]

Belmont, MA, November 23rd, 2019. The Belmont Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host an indoor Playing and Networking event.  Who should attend? Families and friends of students with identified special needs. All interested community[...]

MGH Chelsea, November 26th, 2019. For parents of children 10 years old and younger (co-hosted with MGH Down Syndrome Program) * Co-hosted with the MGH Down Syndrome Program; meets quarterly at the Chelsea MGH Center.[...]

Merrimac Public Library, December 6th, 2019. 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 their families need[...]

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[...]

Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers  may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...]

Cranston, RI, December 14th, 2019. The Down Syndrome Society of RI’s (DSSRI) Holiday Party will offer food and friendships for the holiday season. Guests will enjoy an Italian family style meal, holiday music and a special[...]

Waltham, December 14th, 2019. “Self-Care for Parents/Caregivers” 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, and[...]

Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers  may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...]

Billerica, MA, January 21st, 2020. 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[...]

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[...]

Braintree High School, Braintree, MA, February 4th, 2020. 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[...]

Longmeadow High School, Longmeadow, MA , February 11th, 2020. 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)[...]

Plymouth, MA, February 25th, 2019. A panel of individuals from state and local agencies will present information about services and programs that will help your child become more independent in adulthood. The workshop features presenters and/or[...]

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[...]

Ashland, MA, March 24th, 2020. 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[...]

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[...]

North Reading, MA, March 24th, 2020. 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[...]

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[...]