Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Mar 3 – Apr 21 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Events, through April 21st, 2021, with the Pathlight Group of Western MA. Join Karen Serra, Director of Family Empowerment and Autism Connections, and Nancy Farnsworth, Education Advocate at Autism Connections. This is a facilitated[...] Mar 27 – Apr 30 all-day 
12:00 am Throughout Massachusetts – through April 30th, 2021. In honor of April being National Sibling Month, the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network is holding a photo contest. * They are asking special needs siblings to send them[...] Apr 4 – Apr 29 all-day 
12:00 am Submission Deadlines for both April 29th 2021, with the the Institute for Community Inclusion of Massachusetts. Individuals with developmental disabilities and family members are invited to apply for two part-time PAID disability fellowships that begin[...] Apr 14 – May 12 all-day 
12:00 am Online, Session 2 is April 14th – May 12th 2021, with Mass Families and Multicultural Community Services. Creating Your Family Portfolio is a free interactive multi-session training designed to help families develop a vision for a[...] Apr 22 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 22nd, 2021, with Mass Match of Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. Working in this rapidly changing and challenging environment requires us to adapt quickly. * This will be a two part training to discuss[...] Apr 22 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar April 22, 2021, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. The brain is a complicated organ. When introduced to substances, its functions can be either enhanced or impaired. * While every person’s response to marijuana or[...] 
12:00 am Mondays, 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 and state[...] Apr 26 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 26, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, with the Autism Collaborative of Berkshire County (ACBC). Learn about the resources readily available for people and families living with autism in Berkshire County. This event[...] Apr 26 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 26th, 2021, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism will discuss, Ausome Connections, which is a dynamic, engaging look into friendships on the autism spectrum.[...] Apr 27 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Support Group, April 27th, 2021. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. * The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families[...] Apr 27 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 27th,2021, with the Weymouth, MA, SEPAC . Free workshop from the Federation for Children with special needs, for parents, guardians, caregivers, and professionals. This presentation describes how to be an effective communicator, explains[...] Apr 27 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 27th, 2021, with a Massachusetts based consultant. Free workshop open to the community. Help! My Kid Doesn’t Want to Go to School! will cover what to do when kids have major morning meltdowns,[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, April 27th, 2021, 7:00 pm, with UMass Boston. Presenter Kathleen M Bambrick, LICSW Director of Training and Social worker, Aspire Health Alliance, will discuss parents managing their child’s stress (and perhaps parents’ too) about returning[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, April 27th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs. A 51A report is generated when DCF receives a report of alleged abuse and/or neglect of a child somewhere in Massachusetts. A CRAs[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, April 28th, 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 Evidence-Based Communication Strategies In Autism Spectrum[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, April 28th, 2021,10:30 am with a Newton- based support organization. For parents and educators. This workshop will explain what a neuropsychological evaluation is, how it can be a vehicle to getting the appropriate supports[...] Apr 28 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 28th, 2021, with The Health Departments from Bedford, Carlisle and Concord, collaborators from the Bedford Public Schools Counseling Department and the Center for Parents and Teachers. * For parents and caregivers of High[...] Apr 28 – Jun 17 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 28th – June 17th, 2021, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals have diverse cultural, linguistic, technological, and accessibility needs. * Learn about the statistics, systemic barriers[...] 12:00 am Webinar, April 28th, 2021, with the Children’s Museum in Acton. Hear author Jessica Lahey speak about substance abuse prevention—based on her research in child welfare, psychology, substance abuse, and developmental neuroscience—and provide evidence-based strategies and[...] Apr 28 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 28th, 2021, with The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts offers an introductory educational series regarding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) via a Zoom platform. * These presentations have[...] Apr 29 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, April 29th, 2021 with Autism Connections of Easthampton & Pittsfield, MA. The 30th Annual Autism Conference – Managing a Changing World, is for professionals, educators, and families. * The morning keynote speaker will[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, April 30th, 2021, 10:00 a.m., with Autism Housing Pathways of Massachusetts. Free and open to the public. This presentation walks families and professionals through the range of affordable and subsidized housing options available to[...] Apr 30 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 30th, 2021, 10:30 a.m. with a Massachusetts’ based special needs planning firm. A free educational workshop open to any family and / or organization. * Panel discussion of elements involved in divorce when a[...] May 1 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, March 6th, 2021, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress and the 3-21 Foundation of Burlington, MA. Our social thinking and social skills directly impact how others feel about us. This impacts how we are treated,[...] May 1 all-day 
12:00 am Online, May 1st, 2021, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Free. The Early Connections Virtual Conference is designed for families of children with visual impairment, birth to 7 years old, and the[...] May 2 – Jun 29 all-day 
12:00 am Springfield, May 2nd, in-person at the JCC Springfield. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. * Project RIDE provides special-needs children and young adults with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs[...] May 2 all-day 12:00 am Springfield, May 2nd, in-person at the JCC Springfield. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. * Project RIDE provides special-needs children and young adults with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs[...] May 3 – May 4 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, May 3rd & 4th, 2021. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and Speech-Language[...] May 3 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, May 3rd, 2021, with The Health Departments from Bedford, Carlisle and Concord, collaborators from the Bedford Public Schools Counseling Department and the Center for Parents and Teachers. * For parents and caregivers of PreK[...] 12:00 am Webinar, May 5th, 2021, 6:00 pm, with UMass Boston. Presenter Kathleen M Bambrick, LICSW Director of Training and Social worker, Aspire Health Alliance, will discuss parents managing their child’s stress (and perhaps parents’ too) about[...] May 6 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, May 6th, 2021, Part of the Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Latest Policies & Departmental News” Webinars, with Arc of Massachusetts Director of Government Affairs Maura Sullivan. Join Maura for updates on the latest[...] May 6 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, May 6th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Back to School’ is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * Join in for an opportunity to talk with[...] 12:00 am Webinar, Mayo 6th, conthe Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Back to School – Conectando familias: Monthly Charla. * ¿Qué tienes en mente para la reapertura de las escuelas? Únete a nosotros mensualmente para[...] May 10 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, May 10th, 2021, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. The Same Side of the Table -Student-Centered Outcomes Through Dispute Resolution forum and discussion is open to parents and all professionals involved in[...] May 11 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, May 11, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Sensory sensitivities can interfere with education in many ways from having difficulty getting dressed, to standing in lines, to tolerating noisy lunchrooms, to trying to concentrate[...] 
12:00 am Virtual Support Group, May 11th, 2021, 5:30 p.m., with the the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts – Free. In collaboration with EEC, Winchendon Public School, You Inc., Luk, GCAT, and Project Apples/Leominster CFCE. *[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, May 12th, 2021, with the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Department of Public Health and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Free. This webinar will be presented by Dr. Barbara[...] May 12 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, May 12, 2021, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have died. Go beyond the limited boundaries of[...] 
12:00 am Virtual Group, May 13th, 2021, 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[...] May 13 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, May 13th, 2021, with the Waltham, 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[...] May 13 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, May 13th, 2021, 6 p.m., with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Are you wondering what a neuropsychological evaluation covers? Does your child struggle in school and you are not sure if[...] 
12:00 am On-line training, May 15th, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] May 17 – May 20 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, May 17-20, 2021, with Nonotuck of Massachusetts. The summit provides an educational and supportive forum for adult family care provider organizations to discuss, develop, and share knowledge. Its central mission is to impart best[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, May 19th, 2021, with a learning disability support school based in Newton, MA. Open to the public. Topic details TBA. * About the Speakers: * Maureen Austin; LMHC, is a Counselor at Learning Prep[...] May 20 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, May 20, 2021, with The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts offers an introductory educational series regarding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) via a Zoom platform. * These presentations have[...] May 21 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, May 21st, 2021, with the International OCD Foundation in Boston, MA. Free. Navigating Anxiety in Diverse Faith-Based Communities is the The International OCD Foundation’s first Faith and Mental Health Conference. This event was started[...] May 21 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, May 21, 2021, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., with the Center of Hope in Southbridge, MA. Families from Central Massachusetts are invited to virtually join the 30th Annual Legislative “Breakfast”, sponsored by the Central[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, May 25th, 2021, 6 p.m., with Massachusetts Families and the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. Part of the free Special Education Webinar Series for Massachusetts Families * This workshop will address the significant[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, May 25th, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. For elementary and middle school students and their caregivers. Celebrated disability rights activist and author Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins will share her book, “All the Way to the[...] May 26 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, May 26th, 2021, with a Family Support Agency in Massachusetts. This workshop will focus on how to engage youth in an exploration of their use without increasing defensiveness. * Explore the impact of chronic[...] May 26 – Jun 23 all-day 12:00 am Online, Session 3 is May 26th – June 23rd, 2021, with Mass Families and Multicultural Community Services. Creating Your Family Portfolio is a free interactive multi-session training designed to help families develop a vision for a[...] May 27 – May 28 all-day 
12:00 am Webinars, February 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...] Jun 4 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, June 4th, 2021, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. The Parent Professional’s Advocacy League’s family mental health conference is for all involved in family mental health challenges support and recovery for all[...] 12:00 am On-line training, June 5th, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, June 10th, 2021, 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[...] 12:00 am On-line training, June 12, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] Jun 17 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, June 17th, 2021, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. This two-hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child/teen/young adult, up to 22, on the autism spectrum. *[...] 12:00 am On-line training, July 3, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] 12:00 am On-line training, July 17, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] 12:00 am On-line training, July 31, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] Aug 3 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, August 3rd, 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,[...] Aug 12 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, August 12, 2021, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. This two-hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child/teen/young adult, up to 22, on the autism spectrum. *[...] 
12:00 am Online November 4th, 2021. Registration will open in May 2021. 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[...]
Mar 3 – Apr 21 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Events, through April 21st, 2021, with the Pathlight Group of Western MA. Join Karen Serra, Director of Family Empowerment and Autism Connections, and Nancy Farnsworth, Education Advocate at Autism Connections. This is a facilitated[...]
Mar 27 – Apr 30 all-day
12:00 am
Throughout Massachusetts – through April 30th, 2021. In honor of April being National Sibling Month, the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network is holding a photo contest. * They are asking special needs siblings to send them[...]
Apr 4 – Apr 29 all-day
12:00 am
Submission Deadlines for both April 29th 2021, with the the Institute for Community Inclusion of Massachusetts. Individuals with developmental disabilities and family members are invited to apply for two part-time PAID disability fellowships that begin[...]
Apr 14 – May 12 all-day
12:00 am
Online, Session 2 is April 14th – May 12th 2021, with Mass Families and Multicultural Community Services. Creating Your Family Portfolio is a free interactive multi-session training designed to help families develop a vision for a[...]
Apr 22 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 22nd, 2021, with Mass Match of Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. Working in this rapidly changing and challenging environment requires us to adapt quickly. * This will be a two part training to discuss[...]
Apr 22 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar April 22, 2021, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. The brain is a complicated organ. When introduced to substances, its functions can be either enhanced or impaired. * While every person’s response to marijuana or[...]
12:00 am
Mondays, 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 and state[...]
Apr 26 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 26, 2021, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, with the Autism Collaborative of Berkshire County (ACBC). Learn about the resources readily available for people and families living with autism in Berkshire County. This event[...]
Apr 26 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 26th, 2021, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism will discuss, Ausome Connections, which is a dynamic, engaging look into friendships on the autism spectrum.[...]
Apr 27 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Support Group, April 27th, 2021. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. * The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families[...]
Apr 27 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 27th,2021, with the Weymouth, MA, SEPAC . Free workshop from the Federation for Children with special needs, for parents, guardians, caregivers, and professionals. This presentation describes how to be an effective communicator, explains[...]
Apr 27 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 27th, 2021, with a Massachusetts based consultant. Free workshop open to the community. Help! My Kid Doesn’t Want to Go to School! will cover what to do when kids have major morning meltdowns,[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, April 27th, 2021, 7:00 pm, with UMass Boston. Presenter Kathleen M Bambrick, LICSW Director of Training and Social worker, Aspire Health Alliance, will discuss parents managing their child’s stress (and perhaps parents’ too) about returning[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, April 27th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs. A 51A report is generated when DCF receives a report of alleged abuse and/or neglect of a child somewhere in Massachusetts. A CRAs[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, April 28th, 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 Evidence-Based Communication Strategies In Autism Spectrum[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, April 28th, 2021,10:30 am with a Newton- based support organization. For parents and educators. This workshop will explain what a neuropsychological evaluation is, how it can be a vehicle to getting the appropriate supports[...]
Apr 28 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 28th, 2021, with The Health Departments from Bedford, Carlisle and Concord, collaborators from the Bedford Public Schools Counseling Department and the Center for Parents and Teachers. * For parents and caregivers of High[...]
Apr 28 – Jun 17 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 28th – June 17th, 2021, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals have diverse cultural, linguistic, technological, and accessibility needs. * Learn about the statistics, systemic barriers[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, April 28th, 2021, with the Children’s Museum in Acton. Hear author Jessica Lahey speak about substance abuse prevention—based on her research in child welfare, psychology, substance abuse, and developmental neuroscience—and provide evidence-based strategies and[...]
Apr 28 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 28th, 2021, with The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts offers an introductory educational series regarding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) via a Zoom platform. * These presentations have[...]
Apr 29 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, April 29th, 2021 with Autism Connections of Easthampton & Pittsfield, MA. The 30th Annual Autism Conference – Managing a Changing World, is for professionals, educators, and families. * The morning keynote speaker will[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, April 30th, 2021, 10:00 a.m., with Autism Housing Pathways of Massachusetts. Free and open to the public. This presentation walks families and professionals through the range of affordable and subsidized housing options available to[...]
Apr 30 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 30th, 2021, 10:30 a.m. with a Massachusetts’ based special needs planning firm. A free educational workshop open to any family and / or organization. * Panel discussion of elements involved in divorce when a[...]
May 1 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 6th, 2021, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress and the 3-21 Foundation of Burlington, MA. Our social thinking and social skills directly impact how others feel about us. This impacts how we are treated,[...]
May 1 all-day
12:00 am
Online, May 1st, 2021, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Free. The Early Connections Virtual Conference is designed for families of children with visual impairment, birth to 7 years old, and the[...]
May 2 – Jun 29 all-day
12:00 am
Springfield, May 2nd, in-person at the JCC Springfield. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. * Project RIDE provides special-needs children and young adults with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs[...]
May 2 all-day
12:00 am
Springfield, May 2nd, in-person at the JCC Springfield. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. * Project RIDE provides special-needs children and young adults with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs[...]
May 3 – May 4 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, May 3rd & 4th, 2021. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and Speech-Language[...]
May 3 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 3rd, 2021, with The Health Departments from Bedford, Carlisle and Concord, collaborators from the Bedford Public Schools Counseling Department and the Center for Parents and Teachers. * For parents and caregivers of PreK[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 5th, 2021, 6:00 pm, with UMass Boston. Presenter Kathleen M Bambrick, LICSW Director of Training and Social worker, Aspire Health Alliance, will discuss parents managing their child’s stress (and perhaps parents’ too) about[...]
May 6 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 6th, 2021, Part of the Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Latest Policies & Departmental News” Webinars, with Arc of Massachusetts Director of Government Affairs Maura Sullivan. Join Maura for updates on the latest[...]
May 6 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 6th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Back to School’ is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * Join in for an opportunity to talk with[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, Mayo 6th, conthe Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Back to School – Conectando familias: Monthly Charla. * ¿Qué tienes en mente para la reapertura de las escuelas? Únete a nosotros mensualmente para[...]
May 10 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 10th, 2021, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. The Same Side of the Table -Student-Centered Outcomes Through Dispute Resolution forum and discussion is open to parents and all professionals involved in[...]
May 11 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 11, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Sensory sensitivities can interfere with education in many ways from having difficulty getting dressed, to standing in lines, to tolerating noisy lunchrooms, to trying to concentrate[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Support Group, May 11th, 2021, 5:30 p.m., with the the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts – Free. In collaboration with EEC, Winchendon Public School, You Inc., Luk, GCAT, and Project Apples/Leominster CFCE. *[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 12th, 2021, with the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Department of Public Health and Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Free. This webinar will be presented by Dr. Barbara[...]
May 12 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 12, 2021, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have died. Go beyond the limited boundaries of[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, May 13th, 2021, 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[...]
May 13 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 13th, 2021, with the Waltham, 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[...]
May 13 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 13th, 2021, 6 p.m., with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Are you wondering what a neuropsychological evaluation covers? Does your child struggle in school and you are not sure if[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, May 15th, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
May 17 – May 20 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, May 17-20, 2021, with Nonotuck of Massachusetts. The summit provides an educational and supportive forum for adult family care provider organizations to discuss, develop, and share knowledge. Its central mission is to impart best[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 19th, 2021, with a learning disability support school based in Newton, MA. Open to the public. Topic details TBA. * About the Speakers: * Maureen Austin; LMHC, is a Counselor at Learning Prep[...]
May 20 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 20, 2021, with The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts offers an introductory educational series regarding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) via a Zoom platform. * These presentations have[...]
May 21 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, May 21st, 2021, with the International OCD Foundation in Boston, MA. Free. Navigating Anxiety in Diverse Faith-Based Communities is the The International OCD Foundation’s first Faith and Mental Health Conference. This event was started[...]
May 21 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, May 21, 2021, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., with the Center of Hope in Southbridge, MA. Families from Central Massachusetts are invited to virtually join the 30th Annual Legislative “Breakfast”, sponsored by the Central[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 25th, 2021, 6 p.m., with Massachusetts Families and the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. Part of the free Special Education Webinar Series for Massachusetts Families * This workshop will address the significant[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 25th, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. For elementary and middle school students and their caregivers. Celebrated disability rights activist and author Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins will share her book, “All the Way to the[...]
May 26 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 26th, 2021, with a Family Support Agency in Massachusetts. This workshop will focus on how to engage youth in an exploration of their use without increasing defensiveness. * Explore the impact of chronic[...]
May 26 – Jun 23 all-day
12:00 am
Online, Session 3 is May 26th – June 23rd, 2021, with Mass Families and Multicultural Community Services. Creating Your Family Portfolio is a free interactive multi-session training designed to help families develop a vision for a[...]
May 27 – May 28 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, February 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...]
Jun 4 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, June 4th, 2021, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. The Parent Professional’s Advocacy League’s family mental health conference is for all involved in family mental health challenges support and recovery for all[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, June 5th, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, June 10th, 2021, 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[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, June 12, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
Jun 17 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, June 17th, 2021, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. This two-hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child/teen/young adult, up to 22, on the autism spectrum. *[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, July 3, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, July 17, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, July 31, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
Aug 3 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, August 3rd, 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,[...]
Aug 12 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, August 12, 2021, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. This two-hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child/teen/young adult, up to 22, on the autism spectrum. *[...]
12:00 am
Online November 4th, 2021. Registration will open in May 2021. 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[...]
