Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Sep 2 – Nov 18 all-day 
12:00 am Springfield, MA, September 2nd – November 18th, 2019. For children ages of 4 and 10 years with varying abilities and needs. The goal of SensiPlay is for children to have fun interacting with sensory, gross[...] Sep 9 – Dec 15 all-day 
12:00 am North Attleboro, MA, September 9th – December 15th, 2019. Free. Based on a grant from Special Olympics to pilot strategies for creating an inclusive environment for individuals living with intellectual disabilities in the YMCA ’[...] Sep 21 – Oct 31 all-day 
12:00 am Rockport, MA. Free. December 13, 2019 – March 28, 2020. *Application deadline: October 31st, 2019. The Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families to advocate for their family member with disabilities to live in their[...] Sep 22 – Nov 10 all-day 
12:00 am UMass Amherst, September 22nd – November 10th, 2019. For ages 3- 8 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on different sports skills each week (balance, running, throwing while working[...] Sep 26 – Nov 14 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, del 26 de septiembre al 14 de octubre de 2019. El Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos (PLPL) es un programa de capacitacion intensiva de 40 horas. Los presentadores incluyen abogados, expertos en el[...] Sep 26 – Nov 14 all-day 12:00 am Holyoke, MA, del 26 de septiembre al 14 de octubre de 2019. The Federation for Children with Special Needs’ Latino Parent Leadership Program – Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Lations (PLPL) helps parents improve their understanding[...] Sep 28 – Nov 9 all-day 12:00 am Milford, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2019. For ages 2- 7 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important to mental and physical growth. This[...] Sep 29 – Nov 10 all-day 12:00 am Elms College, Chicopee, MA, September 29th – November 10th, 2019. For ages 2- 7 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important to mental and physical[...] Oct 2 – Nov 6 all-day 12:00 am Marlboro, October 2nd – November 6th, 2019. For ages 2- 7 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important to mental and physical growth. This is[...] Oct 17 all-day 
12:00 am Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...] 
12:00 am South East Regional DDS Office, Middleboro, MA, October 22rd, 2019, 5 – 7 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all[...] 12:00 am Middleton, MA, October 23rd, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all families with loved ones living[...] 12:00 am Worcester, MA, October 24th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all families with loved ones living[...] Oct 24 all-day 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, October 24th, 2019. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...] 12:00 am -Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center, Holyoke, MA, October 29th, 2019, Time TBA. Department of Developmental Services, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all families[...] 12:00 am Greater Boston Area DDS Office, 65 Sprague Street, Hyde Park, MA, October 30th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services[...] Nov 7 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, November 7th, 2019. Shaping an Inclusive Future for Students, Schools, and Communities is designed to provide educators, parents, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support professionals, practical workshops that will support to meet the educational needs of students. The[...] 
12:00 am Worcester, MA, November 8th, 2019. Transition planning information and resources for and about students in special education ages 14-22. This event is for families of students on IEPs that will graduate with a high school[...] Nov 11 all-day 12:00 am Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...] Nov 14 all-day 
12:00 am Laliberte School, Raynham, MA, November 14th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Bridgewater-Raynham Special Education Parents Advisory Council (BR-SEPAC) will be hosting a Family Special Education Night that will provide[...] Nov 15 all-day 
12:00 am Brookline, MA, November 15th, 2019. The Brookline Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host representatives from Department of Developmental Services Greater Boston Area Office in Hyde Park . They will discuss with families about DDS[...] Nov 16 all-day 12:00 am Bridgewater State University, November 16th, 2019. A Voice at the Table: Lessons in Inclusion and Friendship is designed by parents for parents. Includes Todd’s Legacy: Lessons in Inclusion and Friendship, with Zack Rossetti, Associate Professor of[...] Nov 19 all-day 
12:00 am Merrimac Public Library, Merrimac, MA, November 19th, 2019. For Parents/Caregivers of those with special needs ages 0-19 An overview of MassHealth Programs with emphasis on CommonHealth, pathways to eligibility to MassHealth/CommonHealth, accessing benefits and services[...] Nov 21 all-day 12:00 am Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...] Dec 7 all-day 
12:00 am Burlington, MA, December 7th, 2019. For families of children with Down syndrome up to their Fourth Birthday, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and other new families for an informal[...] Dec 9 all-day 12:00 am Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...] Dec 19 all-day 12:00 am Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...] 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). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...] 
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 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[...] 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[...] 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 30 all-day 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, April 30th, 2020. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]
Sep 2 – Nov 18 all-day
12:00 am
Springfield, MA, September 2nd – November 18th, 2019. For children ages of 4 and 10 years with varying abilities and needs. The goal of SensiPlay is for children to have fun interacting with sensory, gross[...]
Sep 9 – Dec 15 all-day
12:00 am
North Attleboro, MA, September 9th – December 15th, 2019. Free. Based on a grant from Special Olympics to pilot strategies for creating an inclusive environment for individuals living with intellectual disabilities in the YMCA ’[...]
Sep 21 – Oct 31 all-day
12:00 am
Rockport, MA. Free. December 13, 2019 – March 28, 2020. *Application deadline: October 31st, 2019. The Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families to advocate for their family member with disabilities to live in their[...]
Sep 22 – Nov 10 all-day
12:00 am
UMass Amherst, September 22nd – November 10th, 2019. For ages 3- 8 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on different sports skills each week (balance, running, throwing while working[...]
Sep 26 – Nov 14 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, del 26 de septiembre al 14 de octubre de 2019. El Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos (PLPL) es un programa de capacitacion intensiva de 40 horas. Los presentadores incluyen abogados, expertos en el[...]
Sep 26 – Nov 14 all-day
12:00 am
Holyoke, MA, del 26 de septiembre al 14 de octubre de 2019. The Federation for Children with Special Needs’ Latino Parent Leadership Program – Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Lations (PLPL) helps parents improve their understanding[...]
Sep 28 – Nov 9 all-day
12:00 am
Milford, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2019. For ages 2- 7 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important to mental and physical growth. This[...]
Sep 29 – Nov 10 all-day
12:00 am
Elms College, Chicopee, MA, September 29th – November 10th, 2019. For ages 2- 7 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important to mental and physical[...]
Oct 2 – Nov 6 all-day
12:00 am
Marlboro, October 2nd – November 6th, 2019. For ages 2- 7 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important to mental and physical growth. This is[...]
Oct 17 all-day
12:00 am
Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...]
12:00 am
South East Regional DDS Office, Middleboro, MA, October 22rd, 2019, 5 – 7 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all[...]
12:00 am
Middleton, MA, October 23rd, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all families with loved ones living[...]
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, October 24th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all families with loved ones living[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, October 24th, 2019. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]
12:00 am
-Holyoke Community College Kittredge Center, Holyoke, MA, October 29th, 2019, Time TBA. Department of Developmental Services, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is inviting all families[...]
12:00 am
Greater Boston Area DDS Office, 65 Sprague Street, Hyde Park, MA, October 30th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Department of Developmental Services, Northeast Region, Family Support RFR Family Input Session. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services[...]
Nov 7 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, November 7th, 2019. Shaping an Inclusive Future for Students, Schools, and Communities is designed to provide educators, parents, administrators, paraprofessionals, and support professionals, practical workshops that will support to meet the educational needs of students. The[...]
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, November 8th, 2019. Transition planning information and resources for and about students in special education ages 14-22. This event is for families of students on IEPs that will graduate with a high school[...]
Nov 11 all-day
12:00 am
Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...]
Nov 14 all-day
12:00 am
Laliberte School, Raynham, MA, November 14th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Bridgewater-Raynham Special Education Parents Advisory Council (BR-SEPAC) will be hosting a Family Special Education Night that will provide[...]
Nov 15 all-day
12:00 am
Brookline, MA, November 15th, 2019. The Brookline Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host representatives from Department of Developmental Services Greater Boston Area Office in Hyde Park . They will discuss with families about DDS[...]
Nov 16 all-day
12:00 am
Bridgewater State University, November 16th, 2019. A Voice at the Table: Lessons in Inclusion and Friendship is designed by parents for parents. Includes Todd’s Legacy: Lessons in Inclusion and Friendship, with Zack Rossetti, Associate Professor of[...]
Nov 19 all-day
12:00 am
Merrimac Public Library, Merrimac, MA, November 19th, 2019. For Parents/Caregivers of those with special needs ages 0-19 An overview of MassHealth Programs with emphasis on CommonHealth, pathways to eligibility to MassHealth/CommonHealth, accessing benefits and services[...]
Nov 21 all-day
12:00 am
Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...]
Dec 7 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, December 7th, 2019. For families of children with Down syndrome up to their Fourth Birthday, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and other new families for an informal[...]
Dec 9 all-day
12:00 am
Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...]
Dec 19 all-day
12:00 am
Turners Fall, MA, Summer & Fall 2019. The United Arc hosts socials where caregivers may get to know and help support each other through all of the ins and outs of being a caregiver or[...]
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). Boston SpEd PAC provides voice and support for parents of children with special needs. * All[...]
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 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[...]
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[...]
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 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[...]
