Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Jan 12 – Feb 23 all-day 
12:00 am Marion, MA, January 12th – February 23rd, 2020. Developmental Sports is an extension of the Young Athletes program that focuses on a variety of sports and specific skills that children can use in future sports[...] Jan 21 all-day 
12:00 am Billerica, MA, January 21st, 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[...] Jan 22 all-day 
12:00 am Arc of GHN, Haverhill, MA, miércoles, 22 de enero del 2020, 10:30 am-12 pm. Venga y comparta con una próxima sesión de información de Cuidado Familiar de Adultos (AFC). Únase a nosotros para obtener más[...] Jan 23 all-day 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, January 23rd, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Presenter(s): * Tisha Nguyen, Solution Specialist, Boston and New England, US Education Management Microsoft – Assistive Technology[...] Jan 23 – Mar 5 all-day 12:00 am Marlborough, MA, January 23rd – March 5th, 2020. Developmental Sports is an extension of the Young Athletes program that focuses on a variety of sports and specific skills that children can use in future sports[...] Jan 25 – Feb 29 all-day 12:00 am Hanover, January 25th – February 29th, 2020. Developmental Sports is an extension of the Young Athletes program that focuses on a variety of sports and specific skills that children can use in future sports team[...] Jan 25 – Apr 18 all-day 12:00 am North Andover, MA, January 25th – April 18th, 2020. Developmental Sports is an extension of the Young Athletes program that focuses on a variety of sports and specific skills that children can use in future[...] Jan 27 all-day 
12:00 am Westwood, MA, January 27th, 2020. Free. This is a complimentary information session for parents on Adult Family Care (AFC). AFC is Masshealth program that allows individuals (16+) with disabilities to remain in their homes and receive[...] Feb 1 all-day 
12:00 am Dot House Health in Dorchester House, February 1st, 2020. Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – Hosted by The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents. Due to social stigma and different perspectives about disability within the Vietnamese community,[...] Feb 2 – Mar 15 all-day 
12:00 am Elms College, Chicopee, MA, February 2nd – March 15th, 2020. This is an early introduction to sports and the world of Special Olympics. A sports and play program for children ages 2-7 with and without[...] 
12:00 am Newton, MA, February 4th, 2020. Dan Habib’s film, Intelligent Lives film explores the possibilities of transforming the label of intellectual disability from lives of isolation into lives of possibilities. * Intelligent Lives follows the stories of three [...] 12:00 am Braintree High School, Braintree, MA, February 4th, 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[...] 
12:00 am Natick, MA, February 5th, 2020. Free. An interactive workshop focusing on exercise, nutrition, and wellness for neurodiverse people. Greg Austin, Founder of Inclusive Fitness and father of a 14-year old on the autism spectrum, will[...] Feb 6 all-day 
12:00 am Massachusetts State House, House Members Lodge, Boston, February 6th, 2020. Rare Diseases, Unmet Needs and Challenges – a Spotlight on Cardiac Amyloidosis is this year’s theme. Learn more about rare diseases and their impact upon[...] Feb 11 all-day 12:00 am Dedham Middle School, Dedham, MA, February 11th, 2020, 7 p.m – 9 p.m. Open to the public. The documentary Intelligent Lives explores the possibilities of transforming the label of intellectual disability from a lives of isolation[...] Feb 11 all-day 12:00 am Longmeadow High School, Longmeadow, MA , February 11th, 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)[...] Feb 13 all-day 
12:00 am State House in Boston, February 13th, 2020. The Arc of Massachusetts hosts Disability Advocacy Day, with Supporting Families and the Impact of the Workforce Shortage Crisis the theme of this year’s event. The guest speaker[...] Feb 18 – Mar 10 all-day 
12:00 am Brockton Area Arc, February 18th – March 10th, 2020. Sibshops is a recreation- based sibling support program for children, ages 8 to 12, who have brothers and sisters with special needs. Siblings will have the[...] Feb 25 all-day 
12:00 am Plymouth, MA, February 25th, 2020, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. A panel of individuals from state and local agencies will present information about services and programs that will help your child become more independent in adulthood. The workshop[...] 12:00 am Plymouth, MA, February 25th, 2019. A panel of individuals from state and local agencies will present information about services and programs that will help your child become more independent in adulthood. The workshop features presenters and/or[...] Feb 26 all-day 
12:00 am Wellington Elementary School, Belmont, MA, February 26th, 2020. Join Dr. Kat Boger, Belmont resident, co-founder and program director for the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program and the McLean School Consultation Program for a session focused on[...] Feb 27 all-day 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, January 23rd, 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[...] Feb 29 all-day 
12:00 am Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, February 29th, 2020. Free and open to the public. Moving Images uses films to raise awareness, educate the community, and fight prejudice and discrimination often faced by people who have psychiatric conditions,[...] Feb 29 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, February 29th, 2020. The Federation for Children with Special Needs annual statewide conference “Visions of Community, a Conference for Parents of Children with Special Needs and the Professionals Who Serve Them”. * 2020 Conference[...] Mar 4 all-day 
12:00 am The State House in Boston, March 4th, 2020. Join The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council for their 42ndt Annual Legislative Reception. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and[...] Mar 5 all-day 
12:00 am Westwood, MA, March 5th, 2019. The Westwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council hosts Financial Workshop for families of children and adults with special needs. The presenter will be Michael Weiner of Medfield. Michael specializes in financial[...] Mar 21 all-day 
12:00 am West Bolyston, March 21st, 2020. The Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Central Massachusetts Family Group is hosting. Join them in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day at an Indoor Playground. * Indoor gym will be open to[...] 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[...] 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, March 26th, 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[...] 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[...] Mar 28 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, March 28th, 2020. The Trailblazers – Paving the Way to a Bright Future Through Innovative Research conference will feature a special research-based focus, and delve deep into the promising developments in Down syndrome research[...] Apr 2 all-day 
12:00 am Marlborough, MA, April 2nd, 2020. For Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. Presentations will focus on essential components of programming for students with special needs. *[...] Apr 20 – Apr 21 all-day 
12:00 am Nashua, NH, April 2nd, 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 &[...] Apr 29 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, April 29th, 2020. The LEAD! “Inclusive Communities,” conference theme this year is Emerging, Promising and Innovative Collaborations. More 2020 Conference TBA Fees apply, registration is required to the Massachusetts Association of Developmental Disability Providers[...] 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[...]
Jan 12 – Feb 23 all-day
12:00 am
Marion, MA, January 12th – February 23rd, 2020. Developmental Sports is an extension of the Young Athletes program that focuses on a variety of sports and specific skills that children can use in future sports[...]
Jan 21 all-day
12:00 am
Billerica, MA, January 21st, 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[...]
Jan 22 all-day
12:00 am
Arc of GHN, Haverhill, MA, miércoles, 22 de enero del 2020, 10:30 am-12 pm. Venga y comparta con una próxima sesión de información de Cuidado Familiar de Adultos (AFC). Únase a nosotros para obtener más[...]
Jan 23 all-day
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, January 23rd, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Presenter(s): * Tisha Nguyen, Solution Specialist, Boston and New England, US Education Management Microsoft – Assistive Technology[...]
Jan 23 – Mar 5 all-day
12:00 am
Marlborough, MA, January 23rd – March 5th, 2020. Developmental Sports is an extension of the Young Athletes program that focuses on a variety of sports and specific skills that children can use in future sports[...]
Jan 25 – Feb 29 all-day
12:00 am
Hanover, January 25th – February 29th, 2020. Developmental Sports is an extension of the Young Athletes program that focuses on a variety of sports and specific skills that children can use in future sports team[...]
Jan 25 – Apr 18 all-day
12:00 am
North Andover, MA, January 25th – April 18th, 2020. Developmental Sports is an extension of the Young Athletes program that focuses on a variety of sports and specific skills that children can use in future[...]
Jan 27 all-day
12:00 am
Westwood, MA, January 27th, 2020. Free. This is a complimentary information session for parents on Adult Family Care (AFC). AFC is Masshealth program that allows individuals (16+) with disabilities to remain in their homes and receive[...]
Feb 1 all-day
12:00 am
Dot House Health in Dorchester House, February 1st, 2020. Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – Hosted by The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents. Due to social stigma and different perspectives about disability within the Vietnamese community,[...]
Feb 2 – Mar 15 all-day
12:00 am
Elms College, Chicopee, MA, February 2nd – March 15th, 2020. This is an early introduction to sports and the world of Special Olympics. A sports and play program for children ages 2-7 with and without[...]
12:00 am
Newton, MA, February 4th, 2020. Dan Habib’s film, Intelligent Lives film explores the possibilities of transforming the label of intellectual disability from lives of isolation into lives of possibilities. * Intelligent Lives follows the stories of three [...]
12:00 am
Braintree High School, Braintree, MA, February 4th, 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[...]
12:00 am
Natick, MA, February 5th, 2020. Free. An interactive workshop focusing on exercise, nutrition, and wellness for neurodiverse people. Greg Austin, Founder of Inclusive Fitness and father of a 14-year old on the autism spectrum, will[...]
Feb 6 all-day
12:00 am
Massachusetts State House, House Members Lodge, Boston, February 6th, 2020. Rare Diseases, Unmet Needs and Challenges – a Spotlight on Cardiac Amyloidosis is this year’s theme. Learn more about rare diseases and their impact upon[...]
Feb 11 all-day
12:00 am
Dedham Middle School, Dedham, MA, February 11th, 2020, 7 p.m – 9 p.m. Open to the public. The documentary Intelligent Lives explores the possibilities of transforming the label of intellectual disability from a lives of isolation[...]
Feb 11 all-day
12:00 am
Longmeadow High School, Longmeadow, MA , February 11th, 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)[...]
Feb 13 all-day
12:00 am
State House in Boston, February 13th, 2020. The Arc of Massachusetts hosts Disability Advocacy Day, with Supporting Families and the Impact of the Workforce Shortage Crisis the theme of this year’s event. The guest speaker[...]
Feb 18 – Mar 10 all-day
12:00 am
Brockton Area Arc, February 18th – March 10th, 2020. Sibshops is a recreation- based sibling support program for children, ages 8 to 12, who have brothers and sisters with special needs. Siblings will have the[...]
Feb 25 all-day
12:00 am
Plymouth, MA, February 25th, 2020, 6:30-8:30 p.m. Free. A panel of individuals from state and local agencies will present information about services and programs that will help your child become more independent in adulthood. The workshop[...]
12:00 am
Plymouth, MA, February 25th, 2019. A panel of individuals from state and local agencies will present information about services and programs that will help your child become more independent in adulthood. The workshop features presenters and/or[...]
Feb 26 all-day
12:00 am
Wellington Elementary School, Belmont, MA, February 26th, 2020. Join Dr. Kat Boger, Belmont resident, co-founder and program director for the McLean Anxiety Mastery Program and the McLean School Consultation Program for a session focused on[...]
Feb 27 all-day
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, January 23rd, 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[...]
Feb 29 all-day
12:00 am
Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, February 29th, 2020. Free and open to the public. Moving Images uses films to raise awareness, educate the community, and fight prejudice and discrimination often faced by people who have psychiatric conditions,[...]
Feb 29 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, February 29th, 2020. The Federation for Children with Special Needs annual statewide conference “Visions of Community, a Conference for Parents of Children with Special Needs and the Professionals Who Serve Them”. * 2020 Conference[...]
Mar 4 all-day
12:00 am
The State House in Boston, March 4th, 2020. Join The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council for their 42ndt Annual Legislative Reception. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and[...]
Mar 5 all-day
12:00 am
Westwood, MA, March 5th, 2019. The Westwood Special Education Parent Advisory Council hosts Financial Workshop for families of children and adults with special needs. The presenter will be Michael Weiner of Medfield. Michael specializes in financial[...]
Mar 21 all-day
12:00 am
West Bolyston, March 21st, 2020. The Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Central Massachusetts Family Group is hosting. Join them in celebration of World Down Syndrome Day at an Indoor Playground. * Indoor gym will be open to[...]
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[...]
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, March 26th, 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[...]
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[...]
Mar 28 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, March 28th, 2020. The Trailblazers – Paving the Way to a Bright Future Through Innovative Research conference will feature a special research-based focus, and delve deep into the promising developments in Down syndrome research[...]
Apr 2 all-day
12:00 am
Marlborough, MA, April 2nd, 2020. For Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. Presentations will focus on essential components of programming for students with special needs. *[...]
Apr 20 – Apr 21 all-day
12:00 am
Nashua, NH, April 2nd, 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 &[...]
Apr 29 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, April 29th, 2020. The LEAD! “Inclusive Communities,” conference theme this year is Emerging, Promising and Innovative Collaborations. More 2020 Conference TBA Fees apply, registration is required to the Massachusetts Association of Developmental Disability Providers[...]
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[...]
