Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Nov 3 – Dec 15 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar Support Groups on the first and third Tuesday of each month, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. Held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Free. * Receiving a new[...] Nov 3 – Dec 22 all-day 
12:00 am On-line Support, Tuesdays, through December, 2020, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Emotional support for parents. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents[...] Nov 4 – Dec 9 all-day 
12:00 am Online, October 21st- December 9th, 2020, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. In this series learn techniques that focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as the heart of learning and development. * Learn information[...] Nov 12 2020 – Jan 14 2021 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 12 2020 – January 2021, 7:00 p.m., with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Getting “cabin fever” from COVID-19? Want to chat with some other parents who are feeling the same way? * Join Vinfen’s[...] Nov 16 2020 – Jan 5 2021 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Group, Mondays, 2 p.m., November 2020 – January 2021. Hosted by a Massachusetts’ based adult with lived experience. * If you have Fragile X Syndrome and are interested in participating in weekly Zoom calls[...] Nov 18 – Dec 30 all-day 
12:00 am Online line groups, Wednesdays at noon, through December, 2020, with the JFCS of Newton / Waltham, MA. JF&CS Sibshops is a free support group for kids ages 8-14 who have siblings with special needs. This[...] Nov 19 – Dec 17 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Support, Fall & Winter 2020, Thursdays, 6:30 PM., with the Kennedy Donovan Center of Massachusetts. Are you feeling isolated during quarantine time? Looking for tips from other parents / caregivers of children with special[...] Nov 30 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 30th, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...] Dec 1 all-day 
12:00 am Acton, December 1st, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...] Dec 1 all-day 
12:00 am Online Training, December 1st, 2020, 9 a.m., with the Massachusetts’ Aggression Reduction Center. Co-Sponsored by Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz. Participants will be trained and certified by MARC to educate their colleagues in[...] 
12:00 am Webinar December 1st, 12 p.m., with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. The MSSN want to improve the range and availability of their sibling services, and is particularly interested in learning about multi-cultural sibling experiences. *[...] Dec 1 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 1st, 2020, with the The Autism Insurance Resource Center of Massachusetts. This webinar will give an overview of coverage for people with autism and other conditions and a discussion of how to access[...] Dec 1 all-day 
12:00 am Online, December 1st, 1 de diciembre, 2020, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. 2020 Padres latinos de niños y adolescentes. 1:30 pm, Free / GRATIS, facilitado por Laura Pérez, se reunirá en línea[...] Dec 2 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, December 2nd, 2020, with an Autism Support Center in Massachusetts. Review the key concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This i an introductory webinar for family members and caregivers of children that have started ABA[...] 
12:00 am Webinar December 2, 2020, 6:00 PM, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. This presentation will guide families and professionals through the process of neuropsychological and psychological testing from when adults are first concerned about[...] Dec 2 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, December 2nd, 2020, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. This business meeting will review the annual report and hold elections. * Autism Housing Pathways supports families in forming a variety of housing models by providing[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, December 4th, 2020, presented by the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. SPaN and the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts will Co-host a Conversation with DESE Senior Associate Commissioner Russell Johnston.[...] Dec 5 all-day 
12:00 am Online Only, December 5th, 2020, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including[...] Dec 8 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, December 8th, 2020, 6:30 p.m., with the Northborough / Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Zach Smith, a 23-year-old Worcester State Graduate from Connecticut. At two years old, he was diagnosed with high-functioning autism. He[...] Dec 8 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, December 8th, 2020, 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 to recognize[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, December 8, 2020, 10 a.m., with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This webinar meant only for parents / caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. Gain critical information and[...] Dec 9 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, December 9th, 2020, webinar with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. Register for the Massachusetts’s Sibling Support Network’s next virtual Sharing Space gathering to share joys and concerns related to having a brother/sister with disabilities.[...] Dec 10 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar December 15th, 2020, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Everything You Should Know About Autism – Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) starts early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. It can impact how a[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, December 14th, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...] Dec 15 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, December 15th, 2020, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Hear creative and resourceful tips and techniques to use during push-in therapy or during virtual groups. * Examples of collaborative consultation will be given with the focus[...] Dec 19 all-day 
12:00 am Online only, December 19th, 2020, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. * Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and[...] Dec 21 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, December 21st, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...] Dec 21 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, December 21, 2020, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Boston Public Schools Parent University. Marcia E. Fitzpatrick, M. Ed, Assistant Director of Transition with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Department, will be the speaker. * This workshop[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, January 8th, 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 18 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar as Part of a Virtual Conference, January 18th, 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[...] Jan 21 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, January 21st, 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 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[...] Feb 2 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 2, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Explore sensory-motor, cognitive and executive functioning activities for preschoolers crucial in building the foundation to achieve lifetime handwriting skills. The focus will include activities geared to[...] 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[...] Mar 16 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, March 16th, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Did you know that the cerebellum makes up only 10% of the brain’s volume but embodies approximately two thirds of the neurons of our brain? In[...] 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 &[...]
Nov 3 – Dec 15 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar Support Groups on the first and third Tuesday of each month, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. Held on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays, 12:00-1:00 p.m. Free. * Receiving a new[...]
Nov 3 – Dec 22 all-day
12:00 am
On-line Support, Tuesdays, through December, 2020, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Emotional support for parents. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents[...]
Nov 4 – Dec 9 all-day
12:00 am
Online, October 21st- December 9th, 2020, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. In this series learn techniques that focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as the heart of learning and development. * Learn information[...]
Nov 12 2020 – Jan 14 2021 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 12 2020 – January 2021, 7:00 p.m., with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Getting “cabin fever” from COVID-19? Want to chat with some other parents who are feeling the same way? * Join Vinfen’s[...]
Nov 16 2020 – Jan 5 2021 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Group, Mondays, 2 p.m., November 2020 – January 2021. Hosted by a Massachusetts’ based adult with lived experience. * If you have Fragile X Syndrome and are interested in participating in weekly Zoom calls[...]
Nov 18 – Dec 30 all-day
12:00 am
Online line groups, Wednesdays at noon, through December, 2020, with the JFCS of Newton / Waltham, MA. JF&CS Sibshops is a free support group for kids ages 8-14 who have siblings with special needs. This[...]
Nov 19 – Dec 17 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Support, Fall & Winter 2020, Thursdays, 6:30 PM., with the Kennedy Donovan Center of Massachusetts. Are you feeling isolated during quarantine time? Looking for tips from other parents / caregivers of children with special[...]
Nov 30 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 30th, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...]
Dec 1 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, December 1st, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
Dec 1 all-day
12:00 am
Online Training, December 1st, 2020, 9 a.m., with the Massachusetts’ Aggression Reduction Center. Co-Sponsored by Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz. Participants will be trained and certified by MARC to educate their colleagues in[...]
12:00 am
Webinar December 1st, 12 p.m., with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. The MSSN want to improve the range and availability of their sibling services, and is particularly interested in learning about multi-cultural sibling experiences. *[...]
Dec 1 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 1st, 2020, with the The Autism Insurance Resource Center of Massachusetts. This webinar will give an overview of coverage for people with autism and other conditions and a discussion of how to access[...]
Dec 1 all-day
12:00 am
Online, December 1st, 1 de diciembre, 2020, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. 2020 Padres latinos de niños y adolescentes. 1:30 pm, Free / GRATIS, facilitado por Laura Pérez, se reunirá en línea[...]
Dec 2 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 2nd, 2020, with an Autism Support Center in Massachusetts. Review the key concepts of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This i an introductory webinar for family members and caregivers of children that have started ABA[...]
12:00 am
Webinar December 2, 2020, 6:00 PM, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. This presentation will guide families and professionals through the process of neuropsychological and psychological testing from when adults are first concerned about[...]
Dec 2 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 2nd, 2020, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. This business meeting will review the annual report and hold elections. * Autism Housing Pathways supports families in forming a variety of housing models by providing[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, December 4th, 2020, presented by the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. SPaN and the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts will Co-host a Conversation with DESE Senior Associate Commissioner Russell Johnston.[...]
Dec 5 all-day
12:00 am
Online Only, December 5th, 2020, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including[...]
Dec 8 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 8th, 2020, 6:30 p.m., with the Northborough / Southborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Zach Smith, a 23-year-old Worcester State Graduate from Connecticut. At two years old, he was diagnosed with high-functioning autism. He[...]
Dec 8 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 8th, 2020, 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 to recognize[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, December 8, 2020, 10 a.m., with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This webinar meant only for parents / caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. Gain critical information and[...]
Dec 9 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 9th, 2020, webinar with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. Register for the Massachusetts’s Sibling Support Network’s next virtual Sharing Space gathering to share joys and concerns related to having a brother/sister with disabilities.[...]
Dec 10 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar December 15th, 2020, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Everything You Should Know About Autism – Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) starts early in childhood and lasts throughout a person’s life. It can impact how a[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, December 14th, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...]
Dec 15 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 15th, 2020, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Hear creative and resourceful tips and techniques to use during push-in therapy or during virtual groups. * Examples of collaborative consultation will be given with the focus[...]
Dec 19 all-day
12:00 am
Online only, December 19th, 2020, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. * Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and[...]
Dec 21 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 21st, 2020, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Part of the Adult Autism Specialist Virtual Speaker Series. For families of Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder without an Intellectual Disability, and their[...]
Dec 21 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 21, 2020, 6:00-8:00 p.m., Boston Public Schools Parent University. Marcia E. Fitzpatrick, M. Ed, Assistant Director of Transition with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Department, will be the speaker. * This workshop[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, January 8th, 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 18 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar as Part of a Virtual Conference, January 18th, 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[...]
Jan 21 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, January 21st, 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 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[...]
Feb 2 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 2, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Explore sensory-motor, cognitive and executive functioning activities for preschoolers crucial in building the foundation to achieve lifetime handwriting skills. The focus will include activities geared to[...]
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[...]
Mar 16 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 16th, 2021, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Did you know that the cerebellum makes up only 10% of the brain’s volume but embodies approximately two thirds of the neurons of our brain? In[...]
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 &[...]
