Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Jan 3 – Mar 1 all-day 
12:00 am Deadline, March 1st, 2021. The Foundation for Faces of Children scholarship annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational/technical school) to promising students born with a facial difference. * The program annually awards post-secondary education scholarships[...] 
12:00 am Mondays, Winter & Spring, 12 noon. Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal[...] Jan 27 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, January 27th, 2021, 11 a.m. The Center for Living & Working Monthly Housing Workshop provides a brief overview of eligibility for subsidized/accessible housing, private housing, review of housing search, application process, and services offered[...] Jan 28 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, January 28th, 2021, with the Taunton, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of[...] Jan 28 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, January 28th, 2021, 6 p.m. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a free workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. The speaker will[...] Feb 3 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 3, 2021, with UMass Lowell. Free and open to the public. The UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) Online Expert Speaker Event will feature “Autism Insurance: Advocacy and Beyond.” * [...] 12:00 am Webinar, February 3rd, 2021 – Co-hosted by Lincoln-Sudbury, Acton-Boxborough, Maynard, Concord-Carlisle, and Sudbury SEPACs. The guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility. This is a workshop[...] Feb 3 all-day 
12:00 am Online, February 3rd, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, February 4, 2021, with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Discuss special needs financial, estate and benefits planning, including Special Needs Trusts, Social Security, MassHealth and other benefits. * Also hear about about potential financial[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, February 5th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...] Feb 5 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 5, 2021, 10:00 am, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. Developing a Safety Plan in the IEP:Connecting the Dots and Learning how to Pivot, with be presented by guest speaker Carrie Noseworthy,[...] Feb 9 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, February 9th, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...] 12:00 am Webinar, February 10th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...] Feb 11 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 11th, 2021, 7 p.m., with the THRIVE Advocacy Program of Marlborough. This workshop offers a holistic perspective on benefit programs, ways to bridge funding gaps, and legal considerations. F * Figure out a[...] Feb 11 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 11, 2021, 7:00 p.m., hosted by the CASE Collaborative of Concord, MA. Representatives from the Department of Public Health and United Cerebral Palsy will present information and resources about Public Benefits, how to[...] 12:00 am Webinar, February 16th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...] Feb 17 all-day 12:00 am Online, February 17th, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...] 12:00 am Webinar, February 22nd, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...] Feb 24 – Apr 30 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, February 24th – April 30th, 20201, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – A Roadmap Through Adulthood: Making Sense of Public and Private Support Systems for Adults on the[...] Feb 25 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 25, 2021, 6:45 pm, with the THRIVE Advocacy Program of Marlborough. This virtual workshop is for participants and their families. The workshop informs staff and parents about their special education rights from referral[...] Feb 25 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, February 25th, 2021, with the Bridgewater-Rahynam SEPAC. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. * This presentation[...] Feb 25 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, March 25th, 2021, with the Belmont, MA, SEPAC. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. * This[...] Mar 2 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, March 2, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...] 12:00 am Webinar, March 3rd, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...] Mar 3 all-day 12:00 am Online, March 3rd, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...] Mar 9 all-day 12:00 am Webinar March 9th, 7 p.m., with THRIVE Advocacy in Marlborough. For participants and families on Adult Family Care. Opportunities for Inclusion will provide an overview on Adult Family Care, a MassHealth-funded program. * The program[...] 12:00 am Webinar, March13th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for a[...] 12:00 am Webinar, March 15th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...] Mar 17 all-day 12:00 am Online, March 17th, 2020, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...] Mar 23 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, March 23rd, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...] 12:00 am Webinar, March 25th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...] 12:00 am Webinar, March 30th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...] Apr 7 all-day 12:00 am Online, April 7th, 2020, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...] 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, April 8th, 2021, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. For Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. * Breakout Sessions: Social Emotional Disorder –[...] Apr 13 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, April 13th, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...] Apr 21 all-day 12:00 am Online, April 21st, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...] May 5 all-day 12:00 am Online, May 5th, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...] May 11 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, May 11th, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...] Jun 1 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, June 1st, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]
Jan 3 – Mar 1 all-day
12:00 am
Deadline, March 1st, 2021. The Foundation for Faces of Children scholarship annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational/technical school) to promising students born with a facial difference. * The program annually awards post-secondary education scholarships[...]
12:00 am
Mondays, Winter & Spring, 12 noon. Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal[...]
Jan 27 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, January 27th, 2021, 11 a.m. The Center for Living & Working Monthly Housing Workshop provides a brief overview of eligibility for subsidized/accessible housing, private housing, review of housing search, application process, and services offered[...]
Jan 28 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, January 28th, 2021, with the Taunton, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of[...]
Jan 28 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, January 28th, 2021, 6 p.m. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a free workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. The speaker will[...]
Feb 3 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 3, 2021, with UMass Lowell. Free and open to the public. The UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) Online Expert Speaker Event will feature “Autism Insurance: Advocacy and Beyond.” * [...]
12:00 am
Webinar, February 3rd, 2021 – Co-hosted by Lincoln-Sudbury, Acton-Boxborough, Maynard, Concord-Carlisle, and Sudbury SEPACs. The guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility. This is a workshop[...]
Feb 3 all-day
12:00 am
Online, February 3rd, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, February 4, 2021, with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Discuss special needs financial, estate and benefits planning, including Special Needs Trusts, Social Security, MassHealth and other benefits. * Also hear about about potential financial[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, February 5th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]
Feb 5 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 5, 2021, 10:00 am, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. Developing a Safety Plan in the IEP:Connecting the Dots and Learning how to Pivot, with be presented by guest speaker Carrie Noseworthy,[...]
Feb 9 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 9th, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, February 10th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]
Feb 11 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 11th, 2021, 7 p.m., with the THRIVE Advocacy Program of Marlborough. This workshop offers a holistic perspective on benefit programs, ways to bridge funding gaps, and legal considerations. F * Figure out a[...]
Feb 11 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 11, 2021, 7:00 p.m., hosted by the CASE Collaborative of Concord, MA. Representatives from the Department of Public Health and United Cerebral Palsy will present information and resources about Public Benefits, how to[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, February 16th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]
Feb 17 all-day
12:00 am
Online, February 17th, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, February 22nd, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]
Feb 24 – Apr 30 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, February 24th – April 30th, 20201, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – A Roadmap Through Adulthood: Making Sense of Public and Private Support Systems for Adults on the[...]
Feb 25 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 25, 2021, 6:45 pm, with the THRIVE Advocacy Program of Marlborough. This virtual workshop is for participants and their families. The workshop informs staff and parents about their special education rights from referral[...]
Feb 25 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 25th, 2021, with the Bridgewater-Rahynam SEPAC. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. * This presentation[...]
Feb 25 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 25th, 2021, with the Belmont, MA, SEPAC. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. * This[...]
Mar 2 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 2, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, March 3rd, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]
Mar 3 all-day
12:00 am
Online, March 3rd, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]
Mar 9 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar March 9th, 7 p.m., with THRIVE Advocacy in Marlborough. For participants and families on Adult Family Care. Opportunities for Inclusion will provide an overview on Adult Family Care, a MassHealth-funded program. * The program[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, March13th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for a[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, March 15th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]
Mar 17 all-day
12:00 am
Online, March 17th, 2020, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]
Mar 23 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 23rd, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, March 25th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, March 30th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]
Apr 7 all-day
12:00 am
Online, April 7th, 2020, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, April 8th, 2021, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. For Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. * Breakout Sessions: Social Emotional Disorder –[...]
Apr 13 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 13th, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]
Apr 21 all-day
12:00 am
Online, April 21st, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]
May 5 all-day
12:00 am
Online, May 5th, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]
May 11 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 11th, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]
Jun 1 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, June 1st, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]
