Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Jul 1 – Sep 4 all-day 
12:00 am Applications accepted July 1st – September 4th, 2020, with the Genesis Foundation of MA. A limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with genetic disorders,[...] Aug 1 – Dec 31 all-day 
12:00 am Online June 14th until the end of 2020. The Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress has pivoted to an online event that will be accessible for most of 2020. The Trailblazers – Paving the Way to a[...] Aug 4 – Sep 8 all-day 
12:00 am Tuesdays, through September 8th, 2020. Kerry Mahoney, Director of Education and Outreach at The Arc of Massachusetts. If you have a question on access to resources, information or support during the COVID-19 Crisis, Kerry will[...] Aug 4 – Aug 27 all-day 
12:00 am Live on-line chats, Tuesdays & Fridays, through August 2020, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Miss getting together and working out with your fellow Special Olympics athlete’s? These sessions allow SOMA athlete’s to hang out with some[...] Aug 11 – Sep 8 all-day 
12:00 am Webinars August 11th – September 8th, 2020, 7 p.m., with the MassPac at the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Learn how to build and grow a successful SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory[...] Aug 12 – Oct 21 all-day 
12:00 am Online, September 12th – October 21st, 2020, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Application deadline – July 31, 2020. Free. This training is to support participation in coalitions, municipal Boards and Commissions, advisory councils, and[...] Aug 14 all-day 
12:00 am Brewster, MA, August 14th, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Experience Nickerson State Parks wooded trails and soak in Cape Cod’s splendor while getting fresh air and exercise. * Hiking participants should wear hiking boots or[...] Aug 14 – Oct 8 all-day 
12:00 am Live Virtual Training August 14th – October 8th, 2020, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid[...] Aug 15 – Aug 16 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, August 15th & 16th, 2020, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Students in Distress: School-Based Anxiety from Professional, Parent & Student Perspectives, is for parents of children and teens on[...] Aug 17 – Oct 11 all-day 12:00 am Self-Paced Virtual Training August 17th – October 11th, 2020, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid[...] Aug 18 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, August 18th, 2020, 7 p.m., with The Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. This business meeting will feature a discussion of the organizations of the last few months, a government update, review the outcome of the[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, August 18, 2020, 9 am, with the Northborough / Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Part of their series of conversations to help parents of children with IEPs and 504s with the changing realities[...] Aug 18 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, August 18th, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. CFiguring It Out: School Reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * Presenters (TBD). * A panel discussion on[...] Aug 19 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, August 19th, 2020 3:00 PM, with a Massachusetts’ based Occupational Therapist. For many students, this spring’s experience of remote learning and receiving integrated services was fraught with challenges. As children and their parents begin to[...] Aug 19 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, August 19th, 2020, with a social support center in Boxborough, MA. There will be many obstacles facing schools and families as we seek to educate and protect our children. * In this workshop, explore avenues[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, August 20th, 2020, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. As a society, we have been confronted with a great deal of uncertainty and face numerous challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and[...] Aug 20 all-day 
12:00 am Hampton, NH, August 20th, 2020. Free. An event for people with special needs and abilities to learn how to surf, and is open for any and all ages. Join in on a night of surfing,[...] 12:00 am Zoom Meeting Presentation, August 20th, 2020, 7:00 P.M., with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Hear from special education attorneys for Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP and Ethan D.Ablemont on your child’s right to[...] Aug 20 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar August 20th, 2020, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. As the ways to connect digitally continue to expand, having regular screen time can be good for you—and your family. But what’s the tipping point[...] Aug 21 all-day 12:00 am Brewster, MA, August 21st, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Experience Nickerson State Parks wooded trails and soak in Cape Cod’s splendor while getting fresh air and exercise. * Hiking participants should wear hiking boots or[...] Aug 25 all-day 
12:00 am Video Conference Conversation – August 25th, 2020. The Disability Law Center is looking for your input on the issues of concern impacting people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind. * They want[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, August 25, 2020, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Illegible handwriting, also known as dysgraphia, is the primary reason for referrals to therapists practicing in school-based settings. Although handwriting instruction is the responsibility of teachers, the[...] Aug 26 all-day 12:00 am Online, August 26, 2020, 6:30 p.m., with Mass Families Organizing for Change WEST. The Telling Your Story Workshop will be hosted by Charlie Fiske, Director of Public Policy at the Arc of Massachusetts. * Join[...] Aug 26 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, August 26th, 2020, 7:00, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child. This two hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a[...] Aug 26 all-day 12:00 am Webinar August 26th, 2020, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Whether children are returning full-time in person to school, part-time, or fully remote for their year, this uncharted territory for education has caused anxiety for[...] Aug 28 all-day 12:00 am Brewster, MA, August 28th, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Experience Nickerson State Parks wooded trails and soak in Cape Cod’s splendor while getting fresh air and exercise. * Hiking participants should wear hiking boots or[...] 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[...] 
12:00 am September 10th, 2020, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an invitation only[...] Sep 15 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, September 15th, 2020, 6:30 pm, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. School building closures in 2020 resulted in cessation of services and remote learning services that proved to be inappropriate and inadequate[...] Sep 15 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, September 15th, 2020, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Start Your School Year With S’cool Moves: Time saving and collaboration activities for teachers, therapists, and students to help enhance behavior, social-emotional skills, and academics at[...] Sep 19 all-day 
12:00 am Online, September 19th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...] Sep 23 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, 7:00 p.m., with Families for Depression Awareness of Waltham, MA. Free. This program is designed for parents, guardians, family members, youth workers, and any caring adults interested in teen mental health.[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, with Satillo Training. Free. This 30 minute session will show you how to use your PRC-Saltillo speech generating device with Alexa. * Learn about motivating ways to engage with Alexa for fun,[...] Sep 24 all-day 
12:00 am Nashua, NH, September 24th, 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 &[...] Oct 2 all-day 
12:00 am Location TBA, October 2nd, 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 MOD 2020 Summit will[...] Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...] 12:00 am October 8th, 2020, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an invitation only[...] Oct 9 all-day 12:00 am This event has been cancelled. Please check with the host link below for more information. For parents, professionals, or organizations who are interested in developing and running their own retreat. * * Gain specific skills[...] Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day 
12:00 am West Greenwich, RI, October 10th & 11th, 2020. The goal of this retreat is to provide a relaxing and supportive environment for parents or caregivers to reflect on, explore, and share the rewards and challenges[...] Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...] Oct 15 all-day 
12:00 am Online October 15th, 2020. This annual Family Support Training Conference offers learn from top experts in the field, meet colleagues from all over New England, earn Social Work and Early Childhood CEUs, and participate in[...] Oct 22 – Oct 23 all-day 
12:00 am Norwood, MA, October 22nd & 23rd, 2020. For those involved in trying too effectively meet the needs of youths with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This conference is about how to start moving things in[...] Oct 24 all-day 
12:00 am Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA, October 24th, 2020. A new summit for parents and allies of neurodivergent kids to be held during World Autism Month. Hear a sensory-first, relationship based perspective. Attendees will hear[...] Oct 24 all-day 
12:00 am Online conference October 24th, 2020. Rare New England will host their annual “Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community with Information and Support”, and is for patients and families to obtain information about[...] Oct 24 all-day 12:00 am Online, October 24th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...] Oct 29 all-day 12:00 am Worcester, MA, October 29th, 2020. 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[...] 12:00 am November 12th, 2020, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an invitation only[...] Nov 13 all-day 12:00 am Portland, ME, November 13th, 2020. For those involved in trying to effectively meet the needs of youths with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This conference is about how to start moving things in the right[...] Nov 21 all-day 12:00 am Online, November 21st, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...] Dec 19 all-day 12:00 am Online, December 19th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...] Apr 10 all-day 
12:00 am Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, April 10th, 2021. (Rescheduled from April 2020 due to Coronavirus concerns.) Morning Keynote Speaker Ellice Patterson is the founder and director of Abilities Dance, a Boston- based dance company that welcomes[...]
Jul 1 – Sep 4 all-day
12:00 am
Applications accepted July 1st – September 4th, 2020, with the Genesis Foundation of MA. A limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with genetic disorders,[...]
Aug 1 – Dec 31 all-day
12:00 am
Online June 14th until the end of 2020. The Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress has pivoted to an online event that will be accessible for most of 2020. The Trailblazers – Paving the Way to a[...]
Aug 4 – Sep 8 all-day
12:00 am
Tuesdays, through September 8th, 2020. Kerry Mahoney, Director of Education and Outreach at The Arc of Massachusetts. If you have a question on access to resources, information or support during the COVID-19 Crisis, Kerry will[...]
Aug 4 – Aug 27 all-day
12:00 am
Live on-line chats, Tuesdays & Fridays, through August 2020, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Miss getting together and working out with your fellow Special Olympics athlete’s? These sessions allow SOMA athlete’s to hang out with some[...]
Aug 11 – Sep 8 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars August 11th – September 8th, 2020, 7 p.m., with the MassPac at the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Learn how to build and grow a successful SEPAC (Special Education Parent Advisory[...]
Aug 12 – Oct 21 all-day
12:00 am
Online, September 12th – October 21st, 2020, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Application deadline – July 31, 2020. Free. This training is to support participation in coalitions, municipal Boards and Commissions, advisory councils, and[...]
Aug 14 all-day
12:00 am
Brewster, MA, August 14th, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Experience Nickerson State Parks wooded trails and soak in Cape Cod’s splendor while getting fresh air and exercise. * Hiking participants should wear hiking boots or[...]
Aug 14 – Oct 8 all-day
12:00 am
Live Virtual Training August 14th – October 8th, 2020, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid[...]
Aug 15 – Aug 16 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, August 15th & 16th, 2020, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Students in Distress: School-Based Anxiety from Professional, Parent & Student Perspectives, is for parents of children and teens on[...]
Aug 17 – Oct 11 all-day
12:00 am
Self-Paced Virtual Training August 17th – October 11th, 2020, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid[...]
Aug 18 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, August 18th, 2020, 7 p.m., with The Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. This business meeting will feature a discussion of the organizations of the last few months, a government update, review the outcome of the[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, August 18, 2020, 9 am, with the Northborough / Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Part of their series of conversations to help parents of children with IEPs and 504s with the changing realities[...]
Aug 18 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, August 18th, 2020, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. CFiguring It Out: School Reopening is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * Presenters (TBD). * A panel discussion on[...]
Aug 19 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, August 19th, 2020 3:00 PM, with a Massachusetts’ based Occupational Therapist. For many students, this spring’s experience of remote learning and receiving integrated services was fraught with challenges. As children and their parents begin to[...]
Aug 19 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, August 19th, 2020, with a social support center in Boxborough, MA. There will be many obstacles facing schools and families as we seek to educate and protect our children. * In this workshop, explore avenues[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, August 20th, 2020, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. As a society, we have been confronted with a great deal of uncertainty and face numerous challenges as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, and[...]
Aug 20 all-day
12:00 am
Hampton, NH, August 20th, 2020. Free. An event for people with special needs and abilities to learn how to surf, and is open for any and all ages. Join in on a night of surfing,[...]
12:00 am
Zoom Meeting Presentation, August 20th, 2020, 7:00 P.M., with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Hear from special education attorneys for Kotin, Crabtree & Strong, LLP and Ethan D.Ablemont on your child’s right to[...]
Aug 20 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar August 20th, 2020, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. As the ways to connect digitally continue to expand, having regular screen time can be good for you—and your family. But what’s the tipping point[...]
Aug 21 all-day
12:00 am
Brewster, MA, August 21st, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Experience Nickerson State Parks wooded trails and soak in Cape Cod’s splendor while getting fresh air and exercise. * Hiking participants should wear hiking boots or[...]
Aug 25 all-day
12:00 am
Video Conference Conversation – August 25th, 2020. The Disability Law Center is looking for your input on the issues of concern impacting people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, and DeafBlind. * They want[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, August 25, 2020, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Illegible handwriting, also known as dysgraphia, is the primary reason for referrals to therapists practicing in school-based settings. Although handwriting instruction is the responsibility of teachers, the[...]
Aug 26 all-day
12:00 am
Online, August 26, 2020, 6:30 p.m., with Mass Families Organizing for Change WEST. The Telling Your Story Workshop will be hosted by Charlie Fiske, Director of Public Policy at the Arc of Massachusetts. * Join[...]
Aug 26 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, August 26th, 2020, 7:00, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child. This two hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a[...]
Aug 26 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar August 26th, 2020, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Whether children are returning full-time in person to school, part-time, or fully remote for their year, this uncharted territory for education has caused anxiety for[...]
Aug 28 all-day
12:00 am
Brewster, MA, August 28th, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Experience Nickerson State Parks wooded trails and soak in Cape Cod’s splendor while getting fresh air and exercise. * Hiking participants should wear hiking boots or[...]
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[...]
12:00 am
September 10th, 2020, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an invitation only[...]
Sep 15 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, September 15th, 2020, 6:30 pm, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. School building closures in 2020 resulted in cessation of services and remote learning services that proved to be inappropriate and inadequate[...]
Sep 15 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, September 15th, 2020, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Start Your School Year With S’cool Moves: Time saving and collaboration activities for teachers, therapists, and students to help enhance behavior, social-emotional skills, and academics at[...]
Sep 19 all-day
12:00 am
Online, September 19th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...]
Sep 23 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, 7:00 p.m., with Families for Depression Awareness of Waltham, MA. Free. This program is designed for parents, guardians, family members, youth workers, and any caring adults interested in teen mental health.[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, with Satillo Training. Free. This 30 minute session will show you how to use your PRC-Saltillo speech generating device with Alexa. * Learn about motivating ways to engage with Alexa for fun,[...]
Sep 24 all-day
12:00 am
Nashua, NH, September 24th, 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 &[...]
Oct 2 all-day
12:00 am
Location TBA, October 2nd, 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 MOD 2020 Summit will[...]
Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...]
12:00 am
October 8th, 2020, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an invitation only[...]
Oct 9 all-day
12:00 am
This event has been cancelled. Please check with the host link below for more information. For parents, professionals, or organizations who are interested in developing and running their own retreat. * * Gain specific skills[...]
Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day
12:00 am
West Greenwich, RI, October 10th & 11th, 2020. The goal of this retreat is to provide a relaxing and supportive environment for parents or caregivers to reflect on, explore, and share the rewards and challenges[...]
Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...]
Oct 15 all-day
12:00 am
Online October 15th, 2020. This annual Family Support Training Conference offers learn from top experts in the field, meet colleagues from all over New England, earn Social Work and Early Childhood CEUs, and participate in[...]
Oct 22 – Oct 23 all-day
12:00 am
Norwood, MA, October 22nd & 23rd, 2020. For those involved in trying too effectively meet the needs of youths with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This conference is about how to start moving things in[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA, October 24th, 2020. A new summit for parents and allies of neurodivergent kids to be held during World Autism Month. Hear a sensory-first, relationship based perspective. Attendees will hear[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Online conference October 24th, 2020. Rare New England will host their annual “Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community with Information and Support”, and is for patients and families to obtain information about[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Online, October 24th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...]
Oct 29 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, October 29th, 2020. 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[...]
12:00 am
November 12th, 2020, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an invitation only[...]
Nov 13 all-day
12:00 am
Portland, ME, November 13th, 2020. For those involved in trying to effectively meet the needs of youths with social, emotional, and behavioral challenges. This conference is about how to start moving things in the right[...]
Nov 21 all-day
12:00 am
Online, November 21st, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...]
Dec 19 all-day
12:00 am
Online, December 19th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...]
Apr 10 all-day
12:00 am
Lesley University, Cambridge, MA, April 10th, 2021. (Rescheduled from April 2020 due to Coronavirus concerns.) Morning Keynote Speaker Ellice Patterson is the founder and director of Abilities Dance, a Boston- based dance company that welcomes[...]
