Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Feb 18 – Apr 11 all-day 
12:00 am Springfield, MA, through April 11th, 2019. A new sensory motor program in collaboration with Bay Path University. Children will be grouped in ages 4-6 and 7-10.. Work on and enhance their fine and gross motor skills[...] Mar 12 – Apr 2 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[...] Mar 23 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, March 23rd, 2019. The Shaping the Future Conference will feature a special research-based focus, and delve deep into the promising developments in Down syndrome research and the exciting potential it has for the future. 2019 Conference[...] Mar 26 all-day 
12:00 am Family Support Center in Fitchburg, March 26th, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...] 
12:00 am Newton, MA, March 26th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Presenters Bob and Ginny Swain are parents of a young man who lives and works at High Spirit: A Therapeutic Lifesharing Community in Western Massachusetts.[...] Mar 27 all-day 
12:00 am HMEA’s Autism Resource Central in Worcester, March 27th, 2019. Free. Open to all families with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. Learn about special education law, accessing public supports and more. * The information is not[...] Mar 27 all-day 
12:00 am Lincoln- Sudbury Regional High School, March 27th, 2019. This is a workshop for guardians and parents regarding the unique needs of families in planning the financial and legal future of their relative with a disability.[...] Mar 28 all-day 12:00 am Family Support Center, Worcester, March 28th, 2019. This is a workshop for guardians and parents regarding the unique needs of families in planning the financial and legal future of their relative with a disability. Learn[...] Mar 28 all-day 
12:00 am Northhampton, March 25th, 2019. 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 disabilities can participate[...] Mar 29 all-day 
12:00 am Pittsfield, MA, March 29th, 2019. The Legislative Breakfast Committee Presents the The 19th Annual Berkshire Disabilities Legislative Breakfast – a legislative breakfast forum for people with disabilities, their families, and support organization staff. Legislators Invited to Appear[...] Mar 29 – May 31 all-day 
12:00 am Holyoke, March 29th – May 31st, 2019. The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid foundation in special education laws, procedures, and[...] Mar 30 – May 18 all-day 
12:00 am Duxbury, March 30th – May 18th, 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 on[...] Mar 31 all-day 
12:00 am Pittsfield, MA, March 31st, 2019. The Sprout Film Festival showcases short films about developmental disabilities. Hosted by the Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group, which works to advocate for and educate the public about Down Syndrome[...] Mar 31 – Apr 7 all-day 
12:00 am In Massachusetts, CT, ME, & NH, March 31st – April 7th, 2019. Free. Sensory Bunny is a Registration Only event for families all families with children with autism and other special needs to enjoy a[...] Mar 31 – Apr 28 all-day 12:00 am Amberst, March 31th – April 28th, 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 on[...] Mar 31 – May 12 all-day 12:00 am Ashburnham, March 31st – May 12th, 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 on[...] 12:00 am Fall River, April 1st, 2019. 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 disabilities can[...] 
12:00 am Westwood, MA, April 2nd, 2019. Free and open to any parent or guardian of a children with an intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. The ALEC (Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition) Program helps foster a[...] Apr 2 all-day 
12:00 am North Easton, MA, April 2nd, 2019. Free and open to the public. This workshop will cover the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document, its development, how to articulate a vision and write measurable annual goals, and how[...] 
12:00 am Trinity Episcopal Church in Milford, MA. This general support group for caregivers of children and teens with special needs is hosted by the The Parent Professional Advocacy League and The Massachusetts Department of Mental health. The meetings[...] Apr 4 all-day 
12:00 am Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School, April 4th, 2019. Describes how to be an effective communicator, explains why effective communication with the school is important, summarizes the methods of communication, clarifies how to establish effective communication[...] Apr 6 all-day 
12:00 am Fitchburg Family Support Center, April 6th, 2019. Open to all family members and caregivers and support staff that maybe caring for an individual with Down Syndrome. All ages are welcome. Childcare available but families must RSVP[...] Apr 8 all-day 12:00 am Advocates in Framingham, April 8th, 2019. Free. For those 18 and older or their guardians and caregivers, not currently on the Sec. 8 waiting list, and wishing assistance to sign up, Autism Housing Pathways holds a[...] Apr 9 – Apr 30 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[...] Apr 11 all-day 
12:00 am April 11th, 2019. Ages and Stages: Developmental Perspectives Throughout the Education of a Child, is for Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. Presentations will focus on essential[...] Apr 12 all-day 
12:00 am Westborough, April 12th, 2019. For those that have a child or children with special needs, this Special Easter Egg Hunt is a smaller version of the host’s Community Easter Egg Hunt, It will include face[...] Apr 12 – May 17 all-day 12:00 am Duxbury, April 12th – May 17th, 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 on[...] Apr 23 all-day 12:00 am Family Support Center in Fitchburg, April 23rd, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...] Apr 24 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, April 24th, 2019. Free. Every person deserves to live with as much independence and confidence as possible. Learn more about assistive technology, meet companies and organizations from around Massachusetts and explore a world of[...] Apr 25 all-day 
12:00 am Franklin, MA, April 25th, 2019. Speaker Amy E. Strand is a paralegal that has worked for over a decade in law, with a focus on Family/Probate Law and Estate Planning. Amy is a member of[...] May 1 – Jun 5 all-day 12:00 am Marlboro, May 1st – June 5th, 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[...] May 1 – Jun 5 all-day 12:00 am Lynn, May 1st – June 5th, 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 on[...] 12:00 am Trinity Episcopal Church in Milford, MA. This general support group for caregivers of children and teens with special needs is hosted by the The Parent Professional Advocacy League and The Massachusetts Department of Mental health. The meetings[...] May 4 all-day 12:00 am Fitchburg Family Support Center, May 4th, 2019. Open to all family members and caregivers and support staff that maybe caring for an individual with Down Syndrome. All ages are welcome. Childcare available but families must RSVP[...] May 6 – May 7 all-day 
12:00 am Marlborough, May 6th & 7th, 2019. 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 Pathologists and[...] May 9 all-day 
12:00 am Walpole, MA, May 9th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Presented by Dr. Laura Dudley, Department Head of the Applied Behavior Analysis Department at Northeastern University. Dr. Dudley has more than 20 years of experience in designing,[...] May 14 – Jun 4 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[...] May 15 – May 16 all-day 
12:00 am UMass Medical School, Shrewsbury, May 15th & 16th, 2019. This training focuses on how earnings from work affects SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare and other public benefits such as subsidized housing and food stamps. This training[...] May 28 all-day 12:00 am Family Support Center in Fitchburg, May 28th, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...] Jun 1 all-day 12:00 am Fitchburg Family Support Center, June 1st, 2019. Open to all family members and caregivers and support staff that maybe caring for an individual with Down Syndrome. All ages are welcome. Childcare available but families must RSVP[...] Jun 11 – Jul 2 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[...] Jun 25 all-day 12:00 am Family Support Center in Fitchburg, June 25th, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...] Jun 25 all-day 
12:00 am North Central Seven Hills in Fitchburg, June 25th, 2019. Catherine Boyle, of Autism Housing Pathways (AHP) will present a workshop that introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay for housing and[...] Jul 9 – Jul 30 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[...] 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[...]
Feb 18 – Apr 11 all-day
12:00 am
Springfield, MA, through April 11th, 2019. A new sensory motor program in collaboration with Bay Path University. Children will be grouped in ages 4-6 and 7-10.. Work on and enhance their fine and gross motor skills[...]
Mar 12 – Apr 2 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[...]
Mar 23 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, March 23rd, 2019. The Shaping the Future Conference will feature a special research-based focus, and delve deep into the promising developments in Down syndrome research and the exciting potential it has for the future. 2019 Conference[...]
Mar 26 all-day
12:00 am
Family Support Center in Fitchburg, March 26th, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...]
12:00 am
Newton, MA, March 26th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Presenters Bob and Ginny Swain are parents of a young man who lives and works at High Spirit: A Therapeutic Lifesharing Community in Western Massachusetts.[...]
Mar 27 all-day
12:00 am
HMEA’s Autism Resource Central in Worcester, March 27th, 2019. Free. Open to all families with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. Learn about special education law, accessing public supports and more. * The information is not[...]
Mar 27 all-day
12:00 am
Lincoln- Sudbury Regional High School, March 27th, 2019. This is a workshop for guardians and parents regarding the unique needs of families in planning the financial and legal future of their relative with a disability.[...]
Mar 28 all-day
12:00 am
Family Support Center, Worcester, March 28th, 2019. This is a workshop for guardians and parents regarding the unique needs of families in planning the financial and legal future of their relative with a disability. Learn[...]
Mar 28 all-day
12:00 am
Northhampton, March 25th, 2019. 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 disabilities can participate[...]
Mar 29 all-day
12:00 am
Pittsfield, MA, March 29th, 2019. The Legislative Breakfast Committee Presents the The 19th Annual Berkshire Disabilities Legislative Breakfast – a legislative breakfast forum for people with disabilities, their families, and support organization staff. Legislators Invited to Appear[...]
Mar 29 – May 31 all-day
12:00 am
Holyoke, March 29th – May 31st, 2019. The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program is an intensive training program designed to give parents and professionals a solid foundation in special education laws, procedures, and[...]
Mar 30 – May 18 all-day
12:00 am
Duxbury, March 30th – May 18th, 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 on[...]
Mar 31 all-day
12:00 am
Pittsfield, MA, March 31st, 2019. The Sprout Film Festival showcases short films about developmental disabilities. Hosted by the Berkshire County Arc Down Syndrome Family Group, which works to advocate for and educate the public about Down Syndrome[...]
Mar 31 – Apr 7 all-day
12:00 am
In Massachusetts, CT, ME, & NH, March 31st – April 7th, 2019. Free. Sensory Bunny is a Registration Only event for families all families with children with autism and other special needs to enjoy a[...]
Mar 31 – Apr 28 all-day
12:00 am
Amberst, March 31th – April 28th, 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 on[...]
Mar 31 – May 12 all-day
12:00 am
Ashburnham, March 31st – May 12th, 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 on[...]
12:00 am
Fall River, April 1st, 2019. 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 disabilities can[...]
12:00 am
Westwood, MA, April 2nd, 2019. Free and open to any parent or guardian of a children with an intellectual disability and/or autism spectrum disorder. The ALEC (Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition) Program helps foster a[...]
Apr 2 all-day
12:00 am
North Easton, MA, April 2nd, 2019. Free and open to the public. This workshop will cover the Individualized Education Program (IEP) document, its development, how to articulate a vision and write measurable annual goals, and how[...]
12:00 am
Trinity Episcopal Church in Milford, MA. This general support group for caregivers of children and teens with special needs is hosted by the The Parent Professional Advocacy League and The Massachusetts Department of Mental health. The meetings[...]
Apr 4 all-day
12:00 am
Dighton Rehoboth Regional High School, April 4th, 2019. Describes how to be an effective communicator, explains why effective communication with the school is important, summarizes the methods of communication, clarifies how to establish effective communication[...]
Apr 6 all-day
12:00 am
Fitchburg Family Support Center, April 6th, 2019. Open to all family members and caregivers and support staff that maybe caring for an individual with Down Syndrome. All ages are welcome. Childcare available but families must RSVP[...]
Apr 8 all-day
12:00 am
Advocates in Framingham, April 8th, 2019. Free. For those 18 and older or their guardians and caregivers, not currently on the Sec. 8 waiting list, and wishing assistance to sign up, Autism Housing Pathways holds a[...]
Apr 9 – Apr 30 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[...]
Apr 11 all-day
12:00 am
April 11th, 2019. Ages and Stages: Developmental Perspectives Throughout the Education of a Child, is for Parents, Special-Education Advocates, Attorneys, Administrators, Out of District Coordinators, Clinical, Therapeutic and all Related Service Providers. Presentations will focus on essential[...]
Apr 12 all-day
12:00 am
Westborough, April 12th, 2019. For those that have a child or children with special needs, this Special Easter Egg Hunt is a smaller version of the host’s Community Easter Egg Hunt, It will include face[...]
Apr 12 – May 17 all-day
12:00 am
Duxbury, April 12th – May 17th, 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 on[...]
Apr 23 all-day
12:00 am
Family Support Center in Fitchburg, April 23rd, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...]
Apr 24 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, April 24th, 2019. Free. Every person deserves to live with as much independence and confidence as possible. Learn more about assistive technology, meet companies and organizations from around Massachusetts and explore a world of[...]
Apr 25 all-day
12:00 am
Franklin, MA, April 25th, 2019. Speaker Amy E. Strand is a paralegal that has worked for over a decade in law, with a focus on Family/Probate Law and Estate Planning. Amy is a member of[...]
May 1 – Jun 5 all-day
12:00 am
Marlboro, May 1st – June 5th, 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[...]
May 1 – Jun 5 all-day
12:00 am
Lynn, May 1st – June 5th, 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 on[...]
12:00 am
Trinity Episcopal Church in Milford, MA. This general support group for caregivers of children and teens with special needs is hosted by the The Parent Professional Advocacy League and The Massachusetts Department of Mental health. The meetings[...]
May 4 all-day
12:00 am
Fitchburg Family Support Center, May 4th, 2019. Open to all family members and caregivers and support staff that maybe caring for an individual with Down Syndrome. All ages are welcome. Childcare available but families must RSVP[...]
May 6 – May 7 all-day
12:00 am
Marlborough, May 6th & 7th, 2019. 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 Pathologists and[...]
May 9 all-day
12:00 am
Walpole, MA, May 9th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Presented by Dr. Laura Dudley, Department Head of the Applied Behavior Analysis Department at Northeastern University. Dr. Dudley has more than 20 years of experience in designing,[...]
May 14 – Jun 4 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[...]
May 15 – May 16 all-day
12:00 am
UMass Medical School, Shrewsbury, May 15th & 16th, 2019. This training focuses on how earnings from work affects SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare and other public benefits such as subsidized housing and food stamps. This training[...]
May 28 all-day
12:00 am
Family Support Center in Fitchburg, May 28th, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...]
Jun 1 all-day
12:00 am
Fitchburg Family Support Center, June 1st, 2019. Open to all family members and caregivers and support staff that maybe caring for an individual with Down Syndrome. All ages are welcome. Childcare available but families must RSVP[...]
Jun 11 – Jul 2 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[...]
Jun 25 all-day
12:00 am
Family Support Center in Fitchburg, June 25th, 2019 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Each Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Region and Area has a Citizens Advisory Board (CAB). These citizens advise the regional or area director[...]
Jun 25 all-day
12:00 am
North Central Seven Hills in Fitchburg, June 25th, 2019. Catherine Boyle, of Autism Housing Pathways (AHP) will present a workshop that introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay for housing and[...]
Jul 9 – Jul 30 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[...]
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[...]
