Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Aug 13 – Sep 3 all-day 
12:00 am Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...] 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 5 all-day 
12:00 am Riverside Elementary School, Danvers, September 5th, 2019, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The Danvers Special Education Parents’ Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Resource Fair hosting local and regional organizations that work with families of special needs[...] Sep 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[...] 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 18 all-day 
12:00 am Randolph Intergenerational Community Center, September 18th, 2019. Free. The Education Takes a Village Special Education Resource Fair, hosted by Autism Sprinter, will have representatives from a wide variety of special needs programs, organizations and services[...] Sep 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[...] 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 all-day 
12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, September 26th, 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[...] Sep 26 all-day 12:00 am Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, September 26th, 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[...] Sep 27 all-day 
12:00 am Marlborough, MA, September 27th, 2019. Registration deadline for the conference is September 14, 2019. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways[...] Sep 27 all-day 
12:00 am Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, September 27th, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the[...] Sep 28 all-day 
12:00 am Waltham, September 28th, 2019. Behavior and Down Syndrome is the topic. Families of children with Down syndrome and special health care needs can learn how to best support your needs, network with other families, share resources,[...] 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 4 – Oct 5 all-day 
12:00 am Lawrence, MA, October 4th & 5th, 2019. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics[...] Oct 5 all-day 
12:00 am Burlington, October 5th, 2019, Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress office. For families of children with Down syndrome three years old (up to 4th birthday), as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...] Oct 12 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, MA, October 12th, 2019. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. This group is part of the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome[...] Oct 14 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[...] 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[...] 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[...] 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[...] 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 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 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[...] 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[...]
Aug 13 – Sep 3 all-day
12:00 am
Brockton Public Library, through August 2019. Support Group on the second Tuesday of every month. Parents of children with special needs requiring educational accommodations will come together for a little social time, find out how[...]
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 5 all-day
12:00 am
Riverside Elementary School, Danvers, September 5th, 2019, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. The Danvers Special Education Parents’ Advisory Committee is sponsoring a Resource Fair hosting local and regional organizations that work with families of special needs[...]
Sep 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[...]
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 18 all-day
12:00 am
Randolph Intergenerational Community Center, September 18th, 2019. Free. The Education Takes a Village Special Education Resource Fair, hosted by Autism Sprinter, will have representatives from a wide variety of special needs programs, organizations and services[...]
Sep 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[...]
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 all-day
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, September 26th, 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[...]
Sep 26 all-day
12:00 am
Richard J. Murphy School in Dorchester, September 26th, 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[...]
Sep 27 all-day
12:00 am
Marlborough, MA, September 27th, 2019. Registration deadline for the conference is September 14, 2019. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways[...]
Sep 27 all-day
12:00 am
Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, September 27th, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the[...]
Sep 28 all-day
12:00 am
Waltham, September 28th, 2019. Behavior and Down Syndrome is the topic. Families of children with Down syndrome and special health care needs can learn how to best support your needs, network with other families, share resources,[...]
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 4 – Oct 5 all-day
12:00 am
Lawrence, MA, October 4th & 5th, 2019. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics[...]
Oct 5 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, October 5th, 2019, Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress office. For families of children with Down syndrome three years old (up to 4th birthday), as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]
Oct 12 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, October 12th, 2019. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. This group is part of the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome[...]
Oct 14 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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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 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 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[...]
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[...]
