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Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar

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    ADHD
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Mar
27
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Walking & Running Club in Leominster with Special Olympics Massachusetts
Jan 23 – Mar 27 all-day
Walking & Running Club in Leominster with Special Olympics Massachusetts
12:00 am
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Leominster, MA, Winter 2021. Enjoy the winter weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. * Mask & COVID screening required. * Please ask the host about appropriate ages for[...]
Jan
25
Mon
Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Webinar: “Leo Live” with ADA Updates
Jan 25 all-day
Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Webinar: "Leo Live" with ADA Updates
12:00 am
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Mondays, Winter & Spring, 12 noon. Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal[...]
Jan
25
Mon
Webinar: Mental Health & the IEP
Jan 25 all-day
Webinar: Mental Health & the IEP
12:00 am
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Webinar January 25th, February 1st & 8th, 2021, 11 a.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League. Free for Parent and Caregivers. If you have been looking for guidance understanding the IEP, or the IEP process and[...]
Jan
28
Thu
Assistive Technology for Special-Needs Students
Jan 28 all-day
Assistive Technology for Special-Needs Students
12:00 am
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Webinar, January 28th, 2021, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPac). The speaker will be Aubrey Rubin, MS. CCC-SLP, Boston Public Schools Coordinator of Assistive Technology and Vanessa (Nessie) Ruiz, Tech[...]
Jan
28
Thu
Basic Rights in Special Education – Understanding the IEP
Jan 28 all-day
Basic Rights in Special Education - Understanding the IEP
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, January 28th, 2021, with the Taunton, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of[...]
Jan
28
Thu
Basic Rights in Special Education: Evaluation & Eligibility
Jan 28 all-day
Basic Rights in Special Education: Evaluation & Eligibility
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, January 28th, 2021, 6 p.m. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a free workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. The speaker will[...]
Jan
28
Thu
Caregiving Around the Clock: Caregiver Power Hour
Jan 28 all-day
Caregiving Around the Clock: Caregiver Power Hour
12:00 am
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Webinar, January 28th, 2021, 12 noon, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services and The Arc of Massachusetts. Caregiving Around the Clock – National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time[...]
Jan
28
Thu
Crisis Planning for Families with Mental Health Challenges
Jan 28 all-day
Crisis Planning for Families with Mental Health Challenges
12:00 am
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Webinar, January 28, 2021, 6:00 p.m, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs.[...]
Feb
1
Mon
Webinar: Mental Health & the IEP
Feb 1 all-day
Webinar: Mental Health & the IEP
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar February 1st & 8th, 2021, 11 a.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League. Free for Parent and Caregivers. If you have been looking for guidance understanding the IEP, or the IEP process and how you[...]
Feb
2
Tue
Clinical Care Coordinator:Open Sky / Coordinadora de Servicios Clinicos de OpenSky
Feb 2 all-day
Clinical Care Coordinator:Open Sky / Coordinadora de Servicios Clinicos de OpenSky
12:00 am
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February 2nd, 2021, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through education, advocacy, outreach and[...]
Feb
2
Tue
Let’s Do It Write! Writing Readiness
Feb 2 all-day
Let's Do It Write! Writing Readiness
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 2, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free.  Explore sensory-motor, cognitive and executive functioning activities for preschoolers crucial in building the foundation to achieve lifetime handwriting skills. The focus will include activities geared to[...]
Feb
3
Wed
Autism Insurance: Advocacy & Beyond
Feb 3 all-day
Autism Insurance: Advocacy & Beyond
12:00 am
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Webinar, February 3, 2021, with UMass Lowell. Free and open to the public. The UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) Online Expert Speaker Event will feature “Autism Insurance: Advocacy and Beyond.” * [...]
Feb
3
Wed
Basic Rights in Special Education: Evaluation & Eligibility
Feb 3 all-day
Basic Rights in Special Education: Evaluation & Eligibility
12:00 am
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Webinar, February 3rd, 2021 –  Co-hosted by Lincoln-Sudbury, Acton-Boxborough, Maynard, Concord-Carlisle, and Sudbury SEPACs. The guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility.  This is a workshop[...]
Feb
3
Wed
Building Resilience in Middle School Students (ASL Interpretation Available)
Feb 3 all-day
Building Resilience in Middle School Students (ASL Interpretation Available)
12:00 am
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Webinar, February 3rd, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. Free. Parenting a middle school child can be hard. This talk will share share tools and strategies to support your middle schooler’s mental health. About[...]
Feb
3
Wed
Virtual Housing Workshop
Feb 3 all-day
Virtual Housing Workshop
12:00 am
Tickets
Online, February 3rd, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]
Feb
4
Thu
An Introduction to Internet Safety with Easter Seals MA
Feb 4 all-day
An Introduction to Internet Safety with Easter Seals MA
12:00 am
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Webinar, February 4th, 2021, with Mass Match of Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. The internet is full of possibilities and opportunities to learn, make friends and access community services. It’s also the perfect place for people[...]
Feb
4
Thu
Caregiving Around the Clock: A Little Negativity Goes a Long Way
Feb 4 all-day
Caregiving Around the Clock: A Little Negativity Goes a Long Way
12:00 am
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Webinar, February 4th, 2021, 12 noon, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services and The Arc of Massachusetts. Caregiving Around the Clock is designed to recognize and honor family caregiversa time to celebrate their contributions [...]
Feb
4
Thu
Special-Needs Financial Planning & Saving with ABLE Accounts
Feb 4 all-day
Special-Needs Financial Planning & Saving with ABLE Accounts
12:00 am
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Webinar, February 4, 2021, with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Discuss special needs financial, estate and benefits planning, including Special Needs Trusts, Social Security, MassHealth and other benefits. * Also hear about about potential financial[...]
Feb
4
Thu
What is a 504 Plan & How Can It Help My Student?
Feb 4 all-day
What is a 504 Plan & How Can It Help My Student?
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 4th, 2021, 6 p.m, with the Belmont, MA, SEPAC. A representative from the Federation of Children with Special Needs will explain the rights and responsibilities of a 504 Plan, who is eligible, what it[...]
Feb
5
Fri
Developing a Safety Plan in the IEP
Feb 5 all-day
Developing a Safety Plan in the IEP
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 5, 2021, 10:00 am, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. Developing a Safety Plan in the IEP:Connecting the Dots and Learning how to Pivot, with be presented by guest speaker Carrie Noseworthy,[...]
Feb
6
Sat
Accessing the Curriculum in Our New Socially-Distanced Normal
Feb 6 all-day
Accessing the Curriculum in Our New Socially-Distanced Normal
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 6th, 2021, with the 321 Foundation of Burlington, MA.  “Accessing the Curriculum in Our New Socially-Distanced Normal” explores ways to support your child’s growth within the general education curriculum by understanding how to use[...]
Feb
8
Mon
Webinar: Mental Health & the IEP
Feb 8 all-day
Webinar: Mental Health & the IEP
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar February 8th, 2021, 11 a.m., with the Parent Professional Advocacy League. Free for Parent and Caregivers. If you have been looking for guidance understanding the IEP, or the IEP process and how you can use[...]
Feb
9
Tue
Foundation for Faces Parent Support in New England
Feb 9 all-day
Foundation for Faces Parent Support in New England
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Support, February 9th, 2021. Free, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA . This event is for parents living in one of the New England states. Parents of ALL craniofacial conditions and[...]
Feb
11
Thu
21 Shades Family Support On-Line Group with Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress
Feb 11 all-day
21 Shades Family Support On-Line Group with Massachusetts' Down Syndrome Congress
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Group, February 11th, 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[...]
Feb
11
Thu
ADHD – Strategies for Limiting the Impact
Feb 11 all-day
ADHD - Strategies for Limiting the Impact
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 11, 2021, 6:00 p.m., 2021, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPal Parent Network Socials are a place where you can find and share resources, be[...]
Feb
11
Thu
Medications & Mental Health
Feb 11 all-day
Medications & Mental Health
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 3, 2021, 6:00 p.m., 2021, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPal Parent Network Socials are a place where you can find and share resources, be[...]
Feb
11
Thu
Planning a Life: Considerations for Your Child’s Future
Feb 11 all-day
Planning a Life: Considerations for Your Child’s Future
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 11th, 2021, 7 p.m., with the THRIVE Advocacy Program of Marlborough.  This workshop offers a holistic perspective on benefit programs, ways to bridge funding gaps, and legal considerations. F * Figure out a[...]
Feb
11
Thu
Public Benefits for Children with Special Medical Needs.
Feb 11 all-day
Public Benefits for Children with Special Medical Needs.
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 11, 2021, 7:00 p.m., hosted by the CASE Collaborative of Concord, MA. Representatives from the Department of Public Health and United Cerebral Palsy will present information and resources about Public Benefits, how to[...]
Feb
13
Sat
Creating a Circle of Support for Your Family with Special Needs
Feb 13 all-day
Creating a Circle of Support for Your Family with Special Needs
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 13th, 2021, with a Massachusetts’ based Person Centered Planning Expert. For parents, adult siblings, caregivers, family members of people with disabilities. It will be most beneficial to those caring for adults over 22.[...]
Feb
16
Tue
Hispanic Parent Support Group / Grupo de apoyo para padres hispanos
Feb 16 all-day
Hispanic Parent Support Group / Grupo de apoyo para padres hispanos
12:00 am
Tickets
February 16th, 2021, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through education, advocacy, outreach and[...]
Feb
17
Wed
Supporting Families with Disabilities Advocacy Day in Massachusetts
Feb 17 all-day
Supporting Families with Disabilities Advocacy Day in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Event, February 17th, 2021, with The Arc of Massachusetts and multiple support agencies in Massachusetts. This virtual event will be broadcast to the public; portions will be recorded and photographed. * This year’s theme[...]
Feb
17
Wed
Virtual Housing Workshop
Feb 17 all-day
Virtual Housing Workshop
12:00 am
Tickets
Online, February 17th, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil[...]
Feb
18
Thu
Webinar: Asperger’s/Autism 101 – Workshop for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children & Teens
Feb 18 all-day
Webinar: Asperger’s/Autism 101 - Workshop for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children & Teens
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 18th, 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. *[...]
Feb
23
Tue
Creative & Fun Activity Ideas for the School Based Occupational Therapist
Feb 23 all-day
Creative & Fun Activity Ideas for the School Based Occupational Therapist
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 23, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Therapists new to school based practice or those looking for some fresh treatment ideas will learn creative and resourceful tips and techniques to use during school[...]
Feb
24
Wed
Apr
30
Fri
Making Sense of Public & Private Support Systems for Adults on the Spectrum
Feb 24 – Apr 30 all-day
Making Sense of Public & Private Support Systems for Adults on the Spectrum
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Conference, February 24th – April 30th, 20201, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – A Roadmap Through Adulthood: Making Sense of Public and Private Support Systems for Adults on the[...]
Feb
25
Thu
Basic Rights in Special Education – Understanding the IEP
Feb 25 all-day
Basic Rights in Special Education - Understanding the IEP
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 25th, 2021, with the Bridgewater-Rahynam SEPAC. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. * This presentation[...]
Feb
25
Thu
Basic Rights in Special Education – Understanding the IEP
Feb 25 all-day
Basic Rights in Special Education - Understanding the IEP
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, March 25th, 2021, with the Belmont, MA, SEPAC. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. * This[...]
Feb
25
Thu
Strengthening Your Student’s Executive Function Skills and Independence (ASL Interpretation Available)
Feb 25 all-day
Strengthening Your Student's Executive Function Skills and Independence (ASL Interpretation Available)
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 25th, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. Free. Hybrid? All remote? In the classroom? Regardless of the environment the demand on children’s executive function skills is greater than ever. * More and more independence[...]
Feb
26
Fri
Parenting & Educating Children with Special Needs During COVID-19
Feb 26 all-day
Parenting & Educating Children with Special Needs During COVID-19
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 26, 2021, 11:30 p.m., with Newton Wellesley Hospital Resilience Council. For parents and caregivers. A discussion of tools and strategies to support parents during this unusual school year. Topics will include: strategies to assist[...]
Feb
26
Fri
Technicool: Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
Feb 26 all-day
Technicool: Keeping Kids Safe on the Internet
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 26, 2021, with the The Children’s Trust of Massachusetts. This training is for professionals who work with children, parents, caregivers, grandparents, and foster parents. * Technology is continually advancing. There are risks to[...]
Mar
2
Tue
6
Sat
“Visions of Community” Special-Needs Conference
Mar 2 – Mar 6 all-day
"Visions of Community" Special-Needs Conference
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Conference, March 2nd – 6th, 2021, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community  is the Federation’s annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs.[...]
Mar
3
Wed
Virtual Disability Legislative Reception for Massachusetts’ Families
Mar 3 all-day
Virtual Disability Legislative Reception for Massachusetts' Families
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Event, March 3rd, 2021, with The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and their staff, and legislators to meet and catch up[...]
Mar
4
Thu
Phones & Tablets Accessibility – with Easter Seals MA
Mar 4 all-day
Phones & Tablets Accessibility - with Easter Seals MA
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, March 4th, 2021, with Mass Match of Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. Tablet and smartphone use are increasing during Covid times. * Explore how to make these devices more accessible to the novice user. *[...]
Mar
15
Mon
Creating a Circle of Support for Your Family with Special Needs
Mar 15 all-day
Creating a Circle of Support for Your Family with Special Needs
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, March 15th, 2021, with a Massachusetts’ based Person Centered Planning Expert. For parents, adult siblings, caregivers, family members of people with disabilities. It will be most beneficial to those caring for adults over 22.[...]
Mar
18
Thu
Accessing Community Services- with Easter Seals MA
Mar 18 all-day
Accessing Community Services- with Easter Seals MA
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, March 18th, 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[...]
Mar
18
Thu
Grandparenting a Child with Autism
Mar 18 all-day
Grandparenting a Child with Autism
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, March 18, 2021, with the Children’s Museum in Acton. Free with pre-registration.  Panelists Charlie Washburn and Donna Danielewski bring both professional expertise in the accessibility field and personal experience as grandparents of children with[...]
Mar
24
Wed
25
Thu
Brain Injury Conference for Massachusetts’ Families
Mar 24 – Mar 25 all-day
Brain Injury Conference for Massachusetts' Families
12:00 am
Tickets
Marlborough, March 24th & 25th, 2021. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) Conference is for brain injury survivors, caregivers, families and professionals to gather and discuss the challenges faced by the brain injury community. [...]
Mar
29
Mon
How to do Distance with Learners Who Won’t Watch Your Screen
Mar 29 all-day
How to do Distance with Learners Who Won’t Watch Your Screen
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar as Part of a Virtual Conference, March 29th, 2021, 2 p.m., with the The Assistive Technology Conference of New England. For 2020 and 2021, the Conference will feature different AT/AAC-Focused sessions from November 2020[...]
Apr
6
Tue
May
11
Tue
Supporting Your Student’s Emotional Wellness
Apr 6 – May 11 all-day
Supporting Your Student's Emotional Wellness
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, April 6th, 2021, 6:00-8:00 p.m., with Boston Public Schools Parent University. For all families. Hear how to identify and understand common factors that contribute to their student’s mental health. * Strategies to help navigate[...]
Apr
8
Thu
Special-Education Conference & School Fair for Massachusetts’ Families
Apr 8 all-day
Special-Education Conference & School Fair for Massachusetts' Families
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Conference, April 8th, 2021, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. For Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. *  Breakout Sessions: Social Emotional Disorder –[...]
Apr
22
Thu
Accessing Community Services- with Easter Seals MA
Apr 22 all-day
Accessing Community Services- with Easter Seals MA
12:00 am
Tickets
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[...]
May
11
Tue
Are Sensory Sensitivities Interfering with Learning? Strategies for Evaluation & Treatment
May 11 all-day
Are Sensory Sensitivities Interfering with Learning? Strategies for Evaluation & Treatment
12:00 am
Tickets
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[...]
January – May 2021 Jan – May 2021

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    ADHD
    Arts & Theater
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    Autism/Aspergers
    Baseball
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    Camps and Camp Fairs
    Downs and Intellectual Disabilities
    Financial/Legal
    Learning Disabilities
    Massachusetts Disability Events
    Mental Health
    Museum Programs
    Music & Dance
    Other Recreation
    Parents Workshops & Support
    Parks & Beach Accessibility
    Recreation
    Sensory Friendly & Inclusive movies
    Seven Hills Worcester
    Siblings & Families
    Soccer
    Sports & Special Olympics
    Support/SEPACs
    Swim, Sail & Boating
    Teens & Young Adults
    Vacation Camp FALL
    Vacation Camp SPRING Break
    Vacation Camp Winter Break
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