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[...]

Springfield, MA, April 1st – May 27th, 2019. 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,[...]

Lynn, April 27th – June 1st, 2019. For ages 3- 8 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on different sports skills each week (balance, running, throwing while working on[...]

Marlboro, May 1st – June 5th, 2019. 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[...]

Springfield, MA, May 13th – June 20th, 2019. A 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[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]

Family Support Center in Fitchburg, May 28th, 2019  6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...]

Merrimac Public Library, May 28th, 2019. Attainable is a tax advantaged savings plan for someone with a disability to save for qualified disability expenses which includes things like education, transportation, assistive technology, and basic health and[...]

Fitchburg Family Support Center, June 1st, 2019. 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[...]

Tufts University, Somerville, June 1st – July 6th, 2019. Free. Running, wheelchair racing, and throwing practices that fit your skills and style. The primary focus of the program will be youth with a visual or[...]

June 6th, 2019, State House, Boston. Free and open to the public and families. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) annual Down Syndrome Advocacy Day is a call to action for all supporters of the Down syndrome[...]

CENTRO in Worcester, MA, June 6th, 2019.  Workshop Topics: • Why the IEP is Important/Por que el IEP es importante • Who is eligible for an IEP/Quien es elegible para un IEP • How the[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]

Westford, June 16th, 2019. Meet other dads and celebrate Father’s Day with Dad’s Appreciating Down Syndrome (D.A.D.S.).  Your fee includes a full lunch, ice cream buffet, 2 bumper boat rides, 2 bumper car rides, an[...]

Family Support Center in Fitchburg, June 25th, 2019  6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]

Northampton, July 13th, 2019. The Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress’s invites members and their loved ones with Down syndrome and their families living in Western MA for a day of meet,  greet and activities. * Launa[...]

Dunn State Park, Gardner, July 19th, 2019. Celebrate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council (MASILC).  Bring all members of the family to celebrate gains the disability community has made, and to[...]

Marlborough, MA, August 3rd & 4th, 2019. The East Coast Jumbos is an organization whose goal is to provide a positive athletic and social experience for athletes with Autism and other developmental disabilities who wish[...]

Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]

Fenway Park, Boston, August 17th, 2018. Join Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) to celebrate Special Olympics Night at Fenway Park. All families, friends and athletes are encouraged to come together an celebrate while watching the Boston[...]

Randolph Intergenerational Community Center, September 18th, 2019. Free. The Education Takes a Village Special Education Resource Fair, hosted by Autism Sprinter, will have representatives from a wide variety of special needs programs, organizations and services[...]

Marlborough, September 27th, 2019. 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[...]

Lawrence, MA, October 4th & 5th, 2019. 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[...]

Worcester, November 7th, 2019. 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 students[...]

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 &[...]