Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Jan 16 – May 22 all-day 
12:00 am Winter & Spring 2021, virtual and in Boston – for a wide range of ages and disabilities. The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs offers Arts education. These include: * Introduction to Musical Instruments[...] Jan 17 – May 9 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Group, Sundays, Winter and Spring 2021, with the South Shore Support Services of Weymouth, MA. The Let’s Talk Over Tea Parent/Caregiver Support Group is an opportunity for you to share common feelings, concerns, and fears[...] Jan 21 – May 27 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Storytime Recreation, January 21st – May 27th, 2021, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Join SOMA for their Young Athletes Story Time series for ages 2-12 years. SOMA will be reading a fun book each week[...] Jan 28 all-day 
12:00 am 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 – Jan 29 all-day 
12:00 am Webinars, January 28th & 29th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...] 12:00 am 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 [...] 
12:00 am 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 5 all-day 
12:00 am 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,[...] 
12:00 am 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 6 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Classes, February 6th, 2021, with the Arc of the South Shore in Hingham, MA. For ages 8 – 14 with special needs. This is a respite program for a structured morning of social skills,[...] 
12:00 am 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[...] 
12:00 am 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.[...] 
12:00 am 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 25 – Feb 26 all-day 12:00 am Webinars, February 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...] 
12:00 am 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[...] Mar 2 – Mar 6 all-day 
12:00 am 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.[...] 
12:00 am 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 3 all-day 
12:00 am Online, March 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[...] Mar 8 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar as Part of a Virtual Conference, March 8th, 2021, 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 through May[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, March 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[...] 12:00 am 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 17 all-day 12:00 am Online, March 17th, 2020, 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[...] Mar 18 all-day 
12:00 am 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 25 – Mar 26 all-day 12:00 am Webinars, March 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...] Apr 7 all-day 12:00 am Online, April 7th, 2020, 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[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, April 8th, 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[...] 
12:00 am 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 –[...] 
12:00 am Virtual Event, April 17th, 2021, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For teens and adults with Down syndrome and friends, ages 13 and up. * Join in for a virtual dance class to learn some[...] Apr 21 all-day 12:00 am Online, April 21st, 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[...] Apr 22 all-day 12:00 am 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[...] Apr 29 – Apr 30 all-day 12:00 am Webinars, April 29th & 30th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...] May 5 all-day 12:00 am Online, May 5th, 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[...] May 6 all-day 
12:00 am Nashua, NH, May 6th, 2021. 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 &[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, May 13th, 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[...] May 27 – May 28 all-day 12:00 am Webinars, February 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, June 10th, 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[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, July 8th, 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[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, August 12th, 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[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, September 9th, 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[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, October 14th, 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[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, November 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[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, December 9th, 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[...]
Jan 16 – May 22 all-day
12:00 am
Winter & Spring 2021, virtual and in Boston – for a wide range of ages and disabilities. The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs offers Arts education. These include: * Introduction to Musical Instruments[...]
Jan 17 – May 9 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Group, Sundays, Winter and Spring 2021, with the South Shore Support Services of Weymouth, MA. The Let’s Talk Over Tea Parent/Caregiver Support Group is an opportunity for you to share common feelings, concerns, and fears[...]
Jan 21 – May 27 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Storytime Recreation, January 21st – May 27th, 2021, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Join SOMA for their Young Athletes Story Time series for ages 2-12 years. SOMA will be reading a fun book each week[...]
Jan 28 all-day
12:00 am
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 – Jan 29 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, January 28th & 29th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...]
12:00 am
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 [...]
12:00 am
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 5 all-day
12:00 am
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,[...]
12:00 am
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 6 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Classes, February 6th, 2021, with the Arc of the South Shore in Hingham, MA. For ages 8 – 14 with special needs. This is a respite program for a structured morning of social skills,[...]
12:00 am
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[...]
12:00 am
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.[...]
12:00 am
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 25 – Feb 26 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, February 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...]
12:00 am
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[...]
Mar 2 – Mar 6 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
12:00 am
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 3 all-day
12:00 am
Online, March 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[...]
Mar 8 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar as Part of a Virtual Conference, March 8th, 2021, 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 through May[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, March 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[...]
12:00 am
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 17 all-day
12:00 am
Online, March 17th, 2020, 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[...]
Mar 18 all-day
12:00 am
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 25 – Mar 26 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, March 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...]
Apr 7 all-day
12:00 am
Online, April 7th, 2020, 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[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, April 8th, 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[...]
12:00 am
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 –[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Event, April 17th, 2021, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For teens and adults with Down syndrome and friends, ages 13 and up. * Join in for a virtual dance class to learn some[...]
Apr 21 all-day
12:00 am
Online, April 21st, 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[...]
Apr 22 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Apr 29 – Apr 30 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, April 29th & 30th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...]
May 5 all-day
12:00 am
Online, May 5th, 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[...]
May 6 all-day
12:00 am
Nashua, NH, May 6th, 2021. 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 &[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, May 13th, 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[...]
May 27 – May 28 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, February 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, June 10th, 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[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, July 8th, 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[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, August 12th, 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[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, September 9th, 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[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, October 14th, 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[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, November 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[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, December 9th, 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[...]
