Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Sep 21 all-day 
12:00 am Chicopee, MA, September 25th, 2019. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for a student in state care that requires special education[...] Sep 24 all-day 
12:00 am SME Collaborative, Dartmouth, MA, September 24th, 2019. Special Needs Financial Planning is planning for two generations. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have died. Our[...] Sep 25 all-day 
12:00 am Wellington Elementary School, Belmont, MA, September 25th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative[...] Sep 25 all-day 12:00 am Newton, MA, September 25th, 2019. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for a student in state care that requires special education[...] Sep 26 all-day 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, September 26th, 2019. 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[...] Sep 26 all-day 
12:00 am Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, September 26th, 2019. Hosted by the North Central Family Network Socials For Parents and Caregivers. Speaker Attorney Nickie Cardamone, from Community Legal Aid, will discuss Special Education Laws and[...] Sep 27 all-day 
12:00 am Marlborough, MA, September 27th, 2019. Registration deadline for the conference is September 14, 2019. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways[...] Sep 27 all-day 
12:00 am Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, September 27th, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 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[...] Sep 28 all-day 
12:00 am HMEA’s Autism Resource Central in Worcester, September 28th, 2019. A day-long workshop in which families are guided in working through a housing manual that will help them determine what housing options might be appropriate for their family[...] Oct 2 all-day 12:00 am North Adams, MA, October 2nd, 2019. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for a student in state care that requires special[...] 12:00 am Taunton, MA, October 3rd, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...] 12:00 am East Bridgewater, October 3rd, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...] Oct 3 all-day 
12:00 am THRIVE Advocacy in Marlborough, October 3rd, 2019. This workshop offers a holistic perspective on benefit programs, ways to bridge funding gaps, and legal considerations. The workshop is presented by Leo Rotman, CFP Financial Advisor and Attorney[...] 
12:00 am Haverhill High School Library, October 8th, 2019. Kathy Kelly from the Mass Rehab Commission (MRC) will provide basic information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the impact work can have on SSI benefits, and the[...] Oct 11 all-day 12:00 am Watertown, MA, October 11th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...] Oct 15 all-day 
12:00 am New Bedford, MA, October 15th, 2019. Los Derechos Básicos en Educación Especial: Este taller, presentado por la Federación Para Niños Con Necesidades Especiales, ofrece una comprension basica sobre la complejidad y el procedimiento de las[...] Oct 16 all-day 
12:00 am Northborough Library, October 16th, 2019. Terri Farrell, Project Director, Autism Insurance Resource Center UMass Medical School, Shriver Center, will provide information will provide an overview of the transition planning process for youth with disabilities ages 14-22[...] Oct 16 all-day 12:00 am Chelmsford, MA, October 16th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...] Oct 17 all-day 
12:00 am THRIVE Advocacy, Marlborough, MA, October 17th, 2019. Learn about basic IEPs and 504 Plans. Special Needs Advocate Gayle R. Green will go through examples section by section to explain the process of writing an IEP[...] Oct 17 all-day 12:00 am Newton, MA, October 17th, 2019. Special Needs Financial Planning is planning for two generations. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have died. Our approach reaches[...] Oct 18 all-day 12:00 am Tewksbury, MA, October 18th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...] Oct 20 all-day 
12:00 am Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth, October 20th, 2018, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. The Dartmouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council Southeastern MA Community Resource & Craft Fair will feature over 125 representatives from Local Community[...] Oct 22 all-day 12:00 am JFK Middle School, Northampton, MA, October 22nd, 2019. An overview of special education laws and procedures. A community workshop offering tools to help parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate the IEP process. * Los Derechos Básicos en[...] Nov 4 all-day 
12:00 am Framingham, November 4th, 2019. This annual family support training conference will feature Alice Farrell, President and CEO of Olive Branch Clinical and Consulting Services. Alice will present Intersection of Equity, Disparities and the Multi-Dimensions of[...] 12:00 am Stoughton, MA, November 4th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...] Nov 6 all-day 
12:00 am Southborough Library, November 6th, 2019. Attorney Amanda Mulhall will discuss special needs estate planning. Topics to be covered include: Guardianship-How to name guardians while your children are minors and whether it’s appropriate after the child[...] Nov 7 all-day 
12:00 am Taunton, MA, November 7th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Angela Ferreira, Educational Consultant with The Arc of Bristol County, will discuss the different parts of the IEP document, what types of information belongs[...] Nov 21 all-day 
12:00 am Leominster, November 21st, 2019. This workshop covers the considerations beyond the wills and trusts: the details of living. This workshop outlines how to build a team of legal, medical, social services and financial professionals, plus family and[...] Jan 7 all-day 
12:00 am Weymouth, MA, January 7th, 2020. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...] Feb 6 all-day 
12:00 am Taunton, MA, February 6th, 2020. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies school responsibilities for discipline, range of consequences for rule violations, difference between suspensions, expulsions and emergency removals, procedures for out[...] Mar 3 all-day 12:00 am Lynn, MA, March 3rd, 2020. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...] Mar 24 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...] Mar 26 all-day 12:00 am 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[...] Apr 30 all-day 
12:00 am 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[...]
Sep 21 all-day
12:00 am
Chicopee, MA, September 25th, 2019. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for a student in state care that requires special education[...]
Sep 24 all-day
12:00 am
SME Collaborative, Dartmouth, MA, September 24th, 2019. Special Needs Financial Planning is planning for two generations. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have died. Our[...]
Sep 25 all-day
12:00 am
Wellington Elementary School, Belmont, MA, September 25th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative[...]
Sep 25 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, September 25th, 2019. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for a student in state care that requires special education[...]
Sep 26 all-day
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, September 26th, 2019. 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[...]
Sep 26 all-day
12:00 am
Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, September 26th, 2019. Hosted by the North Central Family Network Socials For Parents and Caregivers. Speaker Attorney Nickie Cardamone, from Community Legal Aid, will discuss Special Education Laws and[...]
Sep 27 all-day
12:00 am
Marlborough, MA, September 27th, 2019. Registration deadline for the conference is September 14, 2019. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways[...]
Sep 27 all-day
12:00 am
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, September 27th, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 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[...]
Sep 28 all-day
12:00 am
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central in Worcester, September 28th, 2019. A day-long workshop in which families are guided in working through a housing manual that will help them determine what housing options might be appropriate for their family[...]
Oct 2 all-day
12:00 am
North Adams, MA, October 2nd, 2019. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for a student in state care that requires special[...]
12:00 am
Taunton, MA, October 3rd, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...]
12:00 am
East Bridgewater, October 3rd, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...]
Oct 3 all-day
12:00 am
THRIVE Advocacy in Marlborough, October 3rd, 2019. This workshop offers a holistic perspective on benefit programs, ways to bridge funding gaps, and legal considerations. The workshop is presented by Leo Rotman, CFP Financial Advisor and Attorney[...]
12:00 am
Haverhill High School Library, October 8th, 2019. Kathy Kelly from the Mass Rehab Commission (MRC) will provide basic information about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the impact work can have on SSI benefits, and the[...]
Oct 11 all-day
12:00 am
Watertown, MA, October 11th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...]
Oct 15 all-day
12:00 am
New Bedford, MA, October 15th, 2019. Los Derechos Básicos en Educación Especial: Este taller, presentado por la Federación Para Niños Con Necesidades Especiales, ofrece una comprension basica sobre la complejidad y el procedimiento de las[...]
Oct 16 all-day
12:00 am
Northborough Library, October 16th, 2019. Terri Farrell, Project Director, Autism Insurance Resource Center UMass Medical School, Shriver Center, will provide information will provide an overview of the transition planning process for youth with disabilities ages 14-22[...]
Oct 16 all-day
12:00 am
Chelmsford, MA, October 16th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...]
Oct 17 all-day
12:00 am
THRIVE Advocacy, Marlborough, MA, October 17th, 2019. Learn about basic IEPs and 504 Plans. Special Needs Advocate Gayle R. Green will go through examples section by section to explain the process of writing an IEP[...]
Oct 17 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, October 17th, 2019. Special Needs Financial Planning is planning for two generations. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have died. Our approach reaches[...]
Oct 18 all-day
12:00 am
Tewksbury, MA, October 18th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...]
Oct 20 all-day
12:00 am
Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth, October 20th, 2018, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. The Dartmouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council Southeastern MA Community Resource & Craft Fair will feature over 125 representatives from Local Community[...]
Oct 22 all-day
12:00 am
JFK Middle School, Northampton, MA, October 22nd, 2019. An overview of special education laws and procedures. A community workshop offering tools to help parents, caregivers, and professionals navigate the IEP process. * Los Derechos Básicos en[...]
Nov 4 all-day
12:00 am
Framingham, November 4th, 2019. This annual family support training conference will feature Alice Farrell, President and CEO of Olive Branch Clinical and Consulting Services. Alice will present Intersection of Equity, Disparities and the Multi-Dimensions of[...]
12:00 am
Stoughton, MA, November 4th, 2019. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...]
Nov 6 all-day
12:00 am
Southborough Library, November 6th, 2019. Attorney Amanda Mulhall will discuss special needs estate planning. Topics to be covered include: Guardianship-How to name guardians while your children are minors and whether it’s appropriate after the child[...]
Nov 7 all-day
12:00 am
Taunton, MA, November 7th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Angela Ferreira, Educational Consultant with The Arc of Bristol County, will discuss the different parts of the IEP document, what types of information belongs[...]
Nov 21 all-day
12:00 am
Leominster, November 21st, 2019. This workshop covers the considerations beyond the wills and trusts: the details of living. This workshop outlines how to build a team of legal, medical, social services and financial professionals, plus family and[...]
Jan 7 all-day
12:00 am
Weymouth, MA, January 7th, 2020. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...]
Feb 6 all-day
12:00 am
Taunton, MA, February 6th, 2020. Suspensions & Discipline in Special Education is a workshop that identifies school responsibilities for discipline, range of consequences for rule violations, difference between suspensions, expulsions and emergency removals, procedures for out[...]
Mar 3 all-day
12:00 am
Lynn, MA, March 3rd, 2020. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. A representative from the Federation[...]
Mar 24 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Mar 26 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Apr 30 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
