Mental Health Support & Speakers for Boston Metro Communities
Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2026, 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...
Accessible Beaches & Beach Wheelchairs Across Massachusetts
Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts. Find beach mats to the water, sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Contact the beach or park in advance...
Accessible Pools & Spray Decks Across Massachusetts
Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts’ State Parks. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.*...
Challenger Baseball in Danvers
Danvers, MA, May 30th – September 30th, 2026. The Danvers National Little League Challenger program Adaptive Baseball Program baseball is division designed to provide children and young adults with physical, developmental, or intellectual challenges the...
Inclusive Hockey with the South Shore Ice Dragons: Plymouth
Pembroke, MA, May – August 2026, with Mass Youth Hockey and American Youth Special Hockey. South Shore Ice dragons Special hockey is a program for players, ages 5 yrs and up through adulthood, with physical,...
Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield
Springfield, MA, Spring & Summer, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. An hour of pool time set aside each week forKehillah friends who might benefit from a supportive, low-sensory swim...
Golfing with the Massachusetts Para-Golfers Association
Canton & Weston, MA, Summer & Fall, 2026. 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...
Black Autism Coalition Support Groups
Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...
Parent Consultant Training Institute For Massachusetts Families
Online, July 27th – October 4, 2026, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Join the 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) – a training program designed to...
Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins
Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins. Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...
Para Rowing Intake – New Participants Only
Brighton, through October 31st, 2026. With Community Rowing in Brighton. There are several Para programs offered at CRI that suit the needs of new, recreational, competitive & elite rowers with a wide range of physical...
Inclusive Basketball for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 6th – August 21st, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. Shoot hoops and join in. All abilities welcome. This is a non-competive sport program.* Shoot, pass, dribble, and have fun.* Learn basic...
Adaptive Swim & Open Swim in Greater Boston
Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury, through September 2026, with BCYF aquatics. Designed for swimmers who may have struggled in traditional classes but thrive with extra attention and a slower pace. This program welcomes individuals with: •...
Inclusive Challenger Baseball for Youth & Adults: North Shore
Lynn, Massachusetts, regsitration through September 30th, 2026. The Alice O’Neil Challenger Little Leaguer division was established in Lynn over 20 years ago as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls...
Inclusive Arts & Crafts for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 6th – September 21st, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. * Create, explore, and have fun! Enjoy arts and crafts in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Express...
Inclusive Walking Club for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 7 – September 22, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. TRAIL BLAZER CLUB – For ages 16+ with disabilities. Walk, explore, and have fun.* Join a walking club in a supportive, allinclusive...
Inclusive Yoga for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 7th – September 22, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Stretch, move, and have fun! Enjoy yoga in a supportive, allinclusive environment. Build flexibility, improve balance, reduce...
Inclusive Music & Movement for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 28th – September 23rd, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. * Move, groove, and have fun. Join Music & Movement class in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Enjoy...
Inclusive Bowling for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 8 – September 23, 2026, 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.* Ball, gutter,...
Inclusive Cooking for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 9th – September 24, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Cook, create, and have fun! Join a 12-week cooking program in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Learn...
Accessible Martial Arts Virtual Classes with Easterseals MA
On line, Summer & Fall, 2026, 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.* For...
Social Networking for Adolescents & Young adults on the Autism Spectrum
In person and online with UMass Lowell, twice a month, throughout 2026. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person and virtual (Discord) events. Please see...
Sensory Friendly Hours at the Sunderland Public Library
Sunderland, MA, Thursdays, 2026. The library is open to everyone during their Sensory Friendly Hours and features a modified, more accessible environment. Everyone is Welcome – all patrons are welcome to visit the library during...
Northeastern Mass Pop Warner Adaptive Cheer
Winchester, MA, Fall 2026 season, 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 5–18. The program...
Transition to Adulthood Disability Trainings
Webinars, the first Thursday of each month, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Join Diomaris Nieves-Lopez and Jayleene Noyes, Transition Coordinators from the North Shore Area Office of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS),...
Adaptive Sailing in Boston
Boston, MA, through October, 2026, with Community Boating. Community Boating’s nationally recognized Universal Access Program allows individuals to take responsibility for their learning, push themselves to overcome challenges, and experience the freedom sailing offers.* With...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Cape Ann Communities
Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cape Ann, MA, communities, Summer/Fall 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cape Ann Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health...
Grupo de Apoyo Familia
Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2027, 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...
Inclusive Senior Sports for Ages 45+: Wakefield
Melrose, MA, August 19 – September 23, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield. Free to all participants. For adults with disabilities. Are you over the age of 45 and looking to get more active? Train to...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Kingston
Kingston, MA, August – November, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 16 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass pre-and-post-biometric...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: East Longmeadow
East Longmeadow, MA, August – November, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 16 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Danvers
Danvers, MA, through November 8th, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 16 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program will encompass...
Inclusive Music Therapy for 16 thourgh Adult: Wakefield
Wakefield, MA, August 25 – December 8, 2026, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place for...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dorchester
Dorchester, MA, through November 11, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 16 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field.* The 12-week program will encompass pre-and-post-biometric...
Special Olympics Flag Football in Haverhill
Haverhill, MA, August – November, 2026. The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport and Special Olympics are hositing the Haverhill Stars Unified Sports Flag Football Team. * Starting August 29th* For Boys & Girls Ages 16+* Season Runs...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
Disability Support Group for Adult Caregivers
Virtual Support Groups, with the Bridgewell Center of Peabody, MA. The first Wednesday of each month Caregivers of adult with an intellectual disability meet monthly to share successes, challenges, questions – And also the knowledge...
Aging with Grace: Strategies to Maximize Nutrition & Hydration for Adults with Down Syndrome
Webinar, September 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Adaptive Rock Climbing in Western Massachusetts
Hadley, MA, Fall & Winter 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation, Adaptive rock climbing meets the first and third Monday of each month, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Open to anyone 4 years old and over with some upper body strength.
* Adaptive rock climbing equipment available for use at no charge.
* No more than 8 climbers allowed per session so space is very limited.
* Everyone entering the gym, including spectators and volunteers, must sign up through the Central Rock climbing website each time.|
* Participants may only be signed up for no more than 2 sessions at a time.
Fees apply, registration is required to the web icons below.
Inclusive Dance & Movement: Chicopee
Northampton, MA, Fall & Winter 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation. Held on every Thursday of each month. Dancers, regardless of ability, between the ages of 4-22 (with some wiggle room) will learn and...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Adaptive Sensory-Friendly Song & Movement Program for Ages 3-8
Salem Public Library, Salem, MA, Summer/Fall 2026. Family Circle Time is ann adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children to share with their caregiver/family. * This program brings families together to learn and play...
Sensory Storytime at the Waltham Public Library
Waltham, MA, the first Saturday of each month. Join in on sensory-friendly songs, stories, and playtime in this accessible storytime. This storytime is designed for children with sensory sensitivities, neurodiverse children, or those who do better in...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, September 5th, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “ALL MASKS ON” event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only...
Sensory-Sensitive Swim on Fridays: Springfield
Fall/Winter 2026, with the JCC Springfield. * Facility includes a heated, six lane pool.* Entry to the pool includes stairs, ladder, and handicap lift access.* The pool area also includes a mid-sized wading pool.* Specially designed...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 5, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Paw Patrol – The Dino Movie”
Arlington, MA, September 6, 2026, with the Capitol Theater and Creamery. The Capitol Theatre’s Sensory-Friendly Screenings are designed for all families with children or adults with sensory sensitivities. * They’re also suitable for those who...
CP Soccer for Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury
Framingham, MA, Fall 2026. Dates are only an estimate. Please contact the host for exact dates. Free. CP Soccer New England will once again partner with New England Youth Amputee Soccer this fall to offer...
Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth
Fall 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim lessons are...
Autism Connections Online Forums for Autistic Adults in Western Mass
Online, the first Monday of each month, with Autism Connections, a Pathlight program of ServiceNet of Western Massachusetts. Body Doubling/ Co-Working Power Hour Session for Autistic adults 18+. * Body-doubling is the practice of working...
DCR Universal Access Program /Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Group, September 8th & 9th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...
Navigating a Holistic Approach to Healing
Webinar, September 8, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Masschusetts. Join the September Statewide virtual meeting with Ayanna Freedom, LICSW, RYT 500. She will will address how trauma shows up in the body...
Estate Planning for Special Needs
Webinar, September 8, 2026. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep...
Public Benefit Programs & Advocacy
Webinar, September 9th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Presented by Annette M. Hines, Esq., Special Needs Law Group. This training will cover key aspects of public benefit programs and advocacy, including available benefits,...
Inclusive Sing Along Chorus in Lexington for Adults
Lexington, MA, Fall 2026 – Winter 2027, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). For neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities ages 18+. The SNAP Sing-Along Chorus brings together neuro-divergent individuals to learn...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA, September 9 -November 25, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass...
Networking for Massachusetts’ SESPs, PCTI Graduates & SEPAC Chairpersons
Webinars, the 2nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA. For SESPs, PCTI Graduates, & SEPAC Leaders – Join the Conversation. Second Thursday of Every Month | 12-1 PM...
Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield
Springfield, MA, September 10 – October 29th, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, September 10th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Understanding SSI, SSDI, Work Incentives, and Employment Rights
Springfield, MA and Virtual Options, September 10th, 2026, with Stavros Center for Independent Living in Western MA and the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts. Are you receiving SSI or SSDI and thinking about employment? Do...
Inclusive Drama Club Adults 22+: Wakefield
Wakefield, MA, September – December, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield. This is an adaptive Drama Club for creative people ages 18+. All abilities are welcome. * In this session of Drama Club, participants will learn...
Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups
Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...
Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention
Weston, MA, September 12, 2026. 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.* Calmer...
Deaf Culture Festival: Beverly
Beverly, MA, September 12, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Hosted by The Children’s Center For Communication / Beverly School For The Deaf. Join a vibrant Deaf Culture Festival celebrating language, identity, and community* Families...
Sensory & Inclusive Veronica Robles Mariachi Band Event
Boston, MA, September 12th, 2026, with the JFK Library. Part of the JFK Library’s Celebrate! series. Especially appropriate with children ages 5 and up, as well as people of all ages. This is an inclusive...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Lynn
Lynn, MA, September 12 -Novembe 14, 2026. Level 1 only. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities...
Special Olympics Soccer Skills Center: Lynn
Lynn, MA, September 12 – November 14, 2026. Soccer skills program for athletes ages 8 and older. Program will be held in Lynn on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, starting September 12th through...
Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 2: Ashburnham
Ashburnham, MA, September 13 -November 22, 2026. Young Athletes program for ages 6-12 in Ashburnham. Program will focus on track and field, and kickball skills. Program will meet on Saturday mornings from 11 am to...
Special Olympics CheerAbilities: Stoughton
Stoughton, MA, September 12 – November 21, 2026. Free. The CheerAbilities Team is for children with special needs ages 3 and up. All Abilities Welcome.* Team will learn motions, cheers, jumps, tumbling. * This team will...
Special Artists Art Classes for Youth, Teens & Adults: Lexington
Lexington, MA, and virtual, Fall 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Special Artists classes are for neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitie. In the 2026-2027 season there will be 2 classes each...
Inclusive Creative Minds Arts & Museum Program
Worcester, MA, September 12th, and the 2nd Saturday of each month, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. For ages 18+. Immerse yourself in the art experience with us at the Worcester Art Museum. Meet...
Special Olympics Pickleball Tournement: Andover
Andover, MA, September 12th, 2026. 4th Annual Pickleball Tournament for athletes aged 16 and over on Sunday, September 12th in Andover. Tournament is from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm with two shifts; athletes may register...
Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass
Springfield, MA, select Sundays, 9 – 11 a.m.,through 2026 and 2027. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will open early, with some exhibits will be modified to provide an opportunity for people with...
Unified Sports Flag Football: Pembroke
Pembroke, MA, Fall 2026, with Pembroke Youth Flag Football Team. PYFFL Unified is an inclusive program that unites neurodiverse and neurotypical players through the sport of flag football. Neurodiverse athletes from all South Shore communities not...
Sled Hockey for Disabilities – All Ages: Springfield
Springfield, MA, September 2026 – April 2027, with the Center For Human Development- All In Program. Sled hockey is hockey but players are seated on a sled. This version of ice hockey is played primarily...
Signs, Stories & Animals: An Inclusive ASL Ranch Experience
Sheffield, MA, September 13, 2026. This event welcomes Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing children, families and guests. Join Willie Ross School for the Deaf at Le Petit Ranch on Sunday, September 13, from 2:00–4:00 PM for...
Special Olympics Basketball for Ages 18+: Worcester
Worcester, MA, September 13 – November 22, 2026. Basketball skills program held at Holy Cross in Worcester on Sunday mornings from 11 am to 12 pm on the following dates: 9/13, 10/4, 10/25, 11/8 and...
Mix and Match Karaoke Cruise for Neurodivergent Adults
Cambridge, MA, with TILL Inc., of Dedham. For Neurodivergent Adults ages 21+. Springboard Social Club’s Mix & Match returns on Sunday, September 13 with a Karaoke Cruise for neurodivergent adults ages 21 and up. *...
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day with the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston, September 13th, 2026, with SCIboston. Join in with SCIboston in raising awareness for spinal cord injury at the Red Sox vs. Royals game for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day at Fenway Park.*ADA...