Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Sep 5 – Nov 7 all-day 
12:00 am Online, in English and Spanish, September 5th – November 7th, 2020, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Application deadline – July 31, 2020. Free. For primary caregivers of young children (birth to age 10) who[...] Oct 1 – Nov 30 all-day 
12:00 am The 2021 grant application will be open until Monday, November 30th, 2020, with the Challenged Grant Foundation. The CAF’s mission is to serve people with physical disabilities through sport and fitness with meaningful grants. *[...] Oct 19 2020 – Jan 4 2021 all-day 
12:00 am Mondays, October 2020 – January 2021. 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[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, October 27th, 2020, 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, October 28th, 6 p.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. For persons with disabilities seeking housing, their families, caregivers, and other professionals who assist individuals with special needs. * Description: Take a deep[...] Oct 28 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, October 28th, 2020, 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[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, October 29th, 2020, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series held during the COVID-19 crisis. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest[...] Oct 29 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, October 29th, 2020, at 6:00 PM., with the Kennedy Donovan Center of Massachusetts. The KDC will host a representative from the Moody Street Group for this financial planning workshop on special needs Guardianship. *[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, October 29th, 2020, at 5:00 PM., with the Kennedy Donovan Center of Massachusetts. Are you looking for alternatives to guardianship? Join this presentation regarding Healthcare Proxy ’s and if it may be the right[...] Oct 29 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, October 29th, 2020. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the disability community. * The 2020 Disability Summit focuses on[...] 12:00 am Webinar, November 2nd, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, November 4th, 2020, 6:30 p.m., with the Leominster Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for[...] Nov 4 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, November 4th, 2020, 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,[...] Nov 4 all-day 12:00 am Worcester, November 4th, 2020, 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[...] 12:00 am Webinar, November 4th, 2020, 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, November 5th, 2020, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series held during the COVID-19 crisis. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest[...] 12:00 am Webinar, 5 de noviembre de 2020, con the Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * ¿Qué[...] Nov 5 all-day 
12:00 am Online, November 5th, 2020, with a Massachusetts’ based Special-Needs Law Firm. Free. This annual training and update for Parents, Trustees and Successor Trustees of Special Needs Trusts and OBRA ‘93 Trusts has been reconfigured into[...] 12:00 am Webinar, November 5th, 2020, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of the Transition Boot Camp Fall / Winter 2020 Webinar Series to help guide and prepare individuals, caregivers and professionals by[...] Nov 5 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, November 5th, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * What’s on your[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, November 2nd, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...] Nov 10 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, November 10th, 2020, with a Massachusetts’ based Special-Needs Law Firm. Free. This annual training and update for Parents, Trustees and Successor Trustees of Special Needs Trusts and OBRA ‘93 Trusts has been reconfigured into[...] 12:00 am Webinar, November 10th, 2020, 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[...] Nov 12 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar November 12th, 2020, 7:00 P.M. Hear an overview of specific legal requirements pertaining to the unique learning needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With an emphasis on the requirement that children with[...] Nov 12 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, November 12th, 2020, with a Massachusetts’ based Special-Needs Law Firm. Free. This annual training and update for Parents, Trustees and Successor Trustees of Special Needs Trusts and OBRA ‘93 Trusts has been reconfigured into[...] Nov 12 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 12th, 2020, 6 p.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Free. Pauline Menchin of Family Ties of Massachusetts will present “Let’s Get Organized”. * Learn how to get your child’s documents[...] Nov 12 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 12th, 2020, 7:00 P.M., with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. How do I become my child’s legal guardian when they turn 18? ● Important information for parents/caregivers of Boston Public[...] 12:00 am Webinar, November 17th, 2020, with Thrive in Marlborough, MA. Join a discussion on savings options for an individual who is dependent on SSI, MassHealth, SNAP, Section 8 or other sliding scale fee or needs-based benefits.[...] Nov 17 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, November 17th, 2020, 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,[...] Nov 19 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, November 19th, 2020, 10:30 a.m. with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of the Transition Boot Camp Fall / Winter 2020 Webinar Series to help guide and prepare individuals, caregivers and[...] Nov 19 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 19th, 2020, 10:30 a.m, with the Arc of Greeter Haverhill – Newburyport, MA. This workshop covers the considerations beyond the wills and trusts: the details of living. * This workshop also outlines how to build a[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, November 19th, 2020, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series held during the COVID-19 crisis. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. About the[...] Nov 19 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, November 19th, 2020, with the Needham, MA, SEPAC. the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing[...] 12:00 am Webinar, November 21st, 2020, 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[...] Nov 23 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 23d, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...] Nov 25 all-day 12:00 am Worcester, November 25th, 2020, 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[...] Nov 30 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 30th, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...] 12:00 am Webinar, December 1st, 2020, 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[...] Dec 2 all-day 12:00 am Worcester, December 2nd, 2020, 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[...] 12:00 am Webinar, 3 de diciembre de 2020, con the Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * ¿Qué[...] Dec 3 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, December 3rd, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * What’s on your[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, December 3rd, 2020, 1 p.m. with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of the Transition Boot Camp Fall / Winter 2020 Webinar Series to help guide and prepare individuals, caregivers and[...] 12:00 am Webinar, December 12th, 2020, 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, December 16th, 2020, 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[...] Dec 21 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, December 21st, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...] Dec 30 all-day 12:00 am Worcester, December 30th, 2020, 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 6 all-day 12:00 am Worcester, January 6th, 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 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[...]
Sep 5 – Nov 7 all-day
12:00 am
Online, in English and Spanish, September 5th – November 7th, 2020, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Application deadline – July 31, 2020. Free. For primary caregivers of young children (birth to age 10) who[...]
Oct 1 – Nov 30 all-day
12:00 am
The 2021 grant application will be open until Monday, November 30th, 2020, with the Challenged Grant Foundation. The CAF’s mission is to serve people with physical disabilities through sport and fitness with meaningful grants. *[...]
Oct 19 2020 – Jan 4 2021 all-day
12:00 am
Mondays, October 2020 – January 2021. 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[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, October 27th, 2020, 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, October 28th, 6 p.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. For persons with disabilities seeking housing, their families, caregivers, and other professionals who assist individuals with special needs. * Description: Take a deep[...]
Oct 28 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, October 28th, 2020, 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[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, October 29th, 2020, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series held during the COVID-19 crisis. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest[...]
Oct 29 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, October 29th, 2020, at 6:00 PM., with the Kennedy Donovan Center of Massachusetts. The KDC will host a representative from the Moody Street Group for this financial planning workshop on special needs Guardianship. *[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, October 29th, 2020, at 5:00 PM., with the Kennedy Donovan Center of Massachusetts. Are you looking for alternatives to guardianship? Join this presentation regarding Healthcare Proxy ’s and if it may be the right[...]
Oct 29 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, October 29th, 2020. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the disability community. * The 2020 Disability Summit focuses on[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 2nd, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 4th, 2020, 6:30 p.m., with the Leominster Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for[...]
Nov 4 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 4th, 2020, 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,[...]
Nov 4 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, November 4th, 2020, 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[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 4th, 2020, 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, November 5th, 2020, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series held during the COVID-19 crisis. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, 5 de noviembre de 2020, con the Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * ¿Qué[...]
Nov 5 all-day
12:00 am
Online, November 5th, 2020, with a Massachusetts’ based Special-Needs Law Firm. Free. This annual training and update for Parents, Trustees and Successor Trustees of Special Needs Trusts and OBRA ‘93 Trusts has been reconfigured into[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 5th, 2020, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of the Transition Boot Camp Fall / Winter 2020 Webinar Series to help guide and prepare individuals, caregivers and professionals by[...]
Nov 5 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 5th, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * What’s on your[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 2nd, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...]
Nov 10 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 10th, 2020, with a Massachusetts’ based Special-Needs Law Firm. Free. This annual training and update for Parents, Trustees and Successor Trustees of Special Needs Trusts and OBRA ‘93 Trusts has been reconfigured into[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 10th, 2020, 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[...]
Nov 12 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar November 12th, 2020, 7:00 P.M. Hear an overview of specific legal requirements pertaining to the unique learning needs of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). With an emphasis on the requirement that children with[...]
Nov 12 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 12th, 2020, with a Massachusetts’ based Special-Needs Law Firm. Free. This annual training and update for Parents, Trustees and Successor Trustees of Special Needs Trusts and OBRA ‘93 Trusts has been reconfigured into[...]
Nov 12 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 12th, 2020, 6 p.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Free. Pauline Menchin of Family Ties of Massachusetts will present “Let’s Get Organized”. * Learn how to get your child’s documents[...]
Nov 12 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 12th, 2020, 7:00 P.M., with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. How do I become my child’s legal guardian when they turn 18? ● Important information for parents/caregivers of Boston Public[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 17th, 2020, with Thrive in Marlborough, MA. Join a discussion on savings options for an individual who is dependent on SSI, MassHealth, SNAP, Section 8 or other sliding scale fee or needs-based benefits.[...]
Nov 17 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 17th, 2020, 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,[...]
Nov 19 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 19th, 2020, 10:30 a.m. with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of the Transition Boot Camp Fall / Winter 2020 Webinar Series to help guide and prepare individuals, caregivers and[...]
Nov 19 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 19th, 2020, 10:30 a.m, with the Arc of Greeter Haverhill – Newburyport, MA. This workshop covers the considerations beyond the wills and trusts: the details of living. * This workshop also outlines how to build a[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 19th, 2020, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series held during the COVID-19 crisis. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. About the[...]
Nov 19 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 19th, 2020, with the Needham, MA, SEPAC. the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 21st, 2020, 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[...]
Nov 23 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 23d, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...]
Nov 25 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, November 25th, 2020, 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[...]
Nov 30 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 30th, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, December 1st, 2020, 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[...]
Dec 2 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, December 2nd, 2020, 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[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, 3 de diciembre de 2020, con the Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * ¿Qué[...]
Dec 3 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 3rd, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A discussion of school reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * What’s on your[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, December 3rd, 2020, 1 p.m. with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of the Transition Boot Camp Fall / Winter 2020 Webinar Series to help guide and prepare individuals, caregivers and[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, December 12th, 2020, 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, December 16th, 2020, 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[...]
Dec 21 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 21st, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...]
Dec 30 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, December 30th, 2020, 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 6 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, January 6th, 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 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[...]
