Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Jul 8 – Jul 29 all-day 
12:00 am Online event July 8th, 2020, with the Lexington, MA, Recreation Department. The TR Parent /Caregiver Open – is for parents and caregivers to attend an open forum that will allow the to chat with the[...] Jul 14 all-day 
12:00 am Online, July 14th 14 de julio, 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 de[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, July 14th, 2020, with the Arc of the South Shore in Hingham, MA. In the world of community recreation, programs being “inclusive” can have various meanings and be run in different ways. This two-part[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, July 15th from 7:00 p.m., with Community Autism Resources of Swansea, MA. Join in on the “A Conversation With…” webinar event. Wendy Fournier, President of the National Autism Association, will discuss Wandering and Safety[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, July 16th, 2020, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...] Jul 16 all-day 
12:00 am July 16th, 2020, with Exceptional Lives of Boston, MA. Free. Part of the Exceptional Lives Kitchen Conversations How Do I Help My Child Stay On Track From Home? webinar series for parents and caregivers, which[...] Jul 22 all-day 
12:00 am Part 3 of a Virtual Conference, June 22nd, 2020, with the International Fragile X Foundation. Part 3’s Theme is: Fragile X Research Roundup. This biennial event brings professionals, caregivers, self-advocates, and family members together—a truly[...] 12:00 am Webinar, July 23rd, 2020, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...] Jul 23 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, July 23rd, 2020, 7:00, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child. This two hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a[...] 
12:00 am Video Conference Conversation – July 28th, 2020. The Disability Law Center of Massachusetts is looking for your expertise on the issues you face as a person or a family member of a person with a disability.[...] 12:00 am Webinar, July 30th, 2020, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...] Jul 30 all-day 12:00 am July 30, 2020, Webinar hosted by Dr. Temple Grandin. Teenage Years (Bullying, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Self-Injurious Behavior & Defiance will be hosted by Dr. Temple Grandin. * Dr. Grandin is a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist,[...] Aug 4 all-day 12:00 am Online, August 4th / 4 de agosto, 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[...] 
12:00 am Acton, August 15th, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...] Aug 15 – Aug 16 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Conference, August 15th & 16th, 2020, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Students in Distress: School-Based Anxiety from Professional, Parent & Student Perspectives, is for parents of children and teens on[...] Aug 26 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, August 26th, 2020, 7:00, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child. This two hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a[...] Sep 1 all-day 12:00 am Online, September 1st / 1 de septiembre, 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[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, with Satillo Training. Free. This 30 minute session will show you how to use your PRC-Saltillo speech generating device with Alexa. * Learn about motivating ways to engage with Alexa for fun,[...] Sep 24 all-day 
12:00 am Nashua, NH, September 24th, 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 &[...] Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...] Oct 6 all-day 
12:00 am Acton, October 6th, 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[...] Oct 9 all-day 12:00 am This event has been cancelled. Please check with the host link below for more information. For parents, professionals, or organizations who are interested in developing and running their own retreat. * * Gain specific skills[...] Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day 
12:00 am West Greenwich, RI, October 10th & 11th, 2020. The goal of this retreat is to provide a relaxing and supportive environment for parents or caregivers to reflect on, explore, and share the rewards and challenges[...] Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...] Oct 24 all-day 
12:00 am Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA, October 24th, 2020. A new summit for parents and allies of neurodivergent kids to be held during World Autism Month. Hear a sensory-first, relationship based perspective. Attendees will hear[...] Oct 24 all-day 12:00 am Acton,MA, October 24th, 2020, 5 – 8 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible areas. Meet and play with similar families while the museum is closed[...] Nov 3 all-day 12:00 am Acton, November 3rd, 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[...] 12:00 am Acton, November 21st, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...] 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[...]
Jul 8 – Jul 29 all-day
12:00 am
Online event July 8th, 2020, with the Lexington, MA, Recreation Department. The TR Parent /Caregiver Open – is for parents and caregivers to attend an open forum that will allow the to chat with the[...]
Jul 14 all-day
12:00 am
Online, July 14th 14 de julio, 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 de[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, July 14th, 2020, with the Arc of the South Shore in Hingham, MA. In the world of community recreation, programs being “inclusive” can have various meanings and be run in different ways. This two-part[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, July 15th from 7:00 p.m., with Community Autism Resources of Swansea, MA. Join in on the “A Conversation With…” webinar event. Wendy Fournier, President of the National Autism Association, will discuss Wandering and Safety[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, July 16th, 2020, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]
Jul 16 all-day
12:00 am
July 16th, 2020, with Exceptional Lives of Boston, MA. Free. Part of the Exceptional Lives Kitchen Conversations How Do I Help My Child Stay On Track From Home? webinar series for parents and caregivers, which[...]
Jul 22 all-day
12:00 am
Part 3 of a Virtual Conference, June 22nd, 2020, with the International Fragile X Foundation. Part 3’s Theme is: Fragile X Research Roundup. This biennial event brings professionals, caregivers, self-advocates, and family members together—a truly[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, July 23rd, 2020, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]
Jul 23 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, July 23rd, 2020, 7:00, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child. This two hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a[...]
12:00 am
Video Conference Conversation – July 28th, 2020. The Disability Law Center of Massachusetts is looking for your expertise on the issues you face as a person or a family member of a person with a disability.[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, July 30th, 2020, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]
Jul 30 all-day
12:00 am
July 30, 2020, Webinar hosted by Dr. Temple Grandin. Teenage Years (Bullying, Anxiety, Panic Attacks, Self-Injurious Behavior & Defiance will be hosted by Dr. Temple Grandin. * Dr. Grandin is a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist,[...]
Aug 4 all-day
12:00 am
Online, August 4th / 4 de agosto, 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[...]
12:00 am
Acton, August 15th, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...]
Aug 15 – Aug 16 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, August 15th & 16th, 2020, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Students in Distress: School-Based Anxiety from Professional, Parent & Student Perspectives, is for parents of children and teens on[...]
Aug 26 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, August 26th, 2020, 7:00, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Start your journey with your wonderful, engaging, sometimes quirky child. This two hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a[...]
Sep 1 all-day
12:00 am
Online, September 1st / 1 de septiembre, 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[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, with Satillo Training. Free. This 30 minute session will show you how to use your PRC-Saltillo speech generating device with Alexa. * Learn about motivating ways to engage with Alexa for fun,[...]
Sep 24 all-day
12:00 am
Nashua, NH, September 24th, 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 &[...]
Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...]
Oct 6 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, October 6th, 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[...]
Oct 9 all-day
12:00 am
This event has been cancelled. Please check with the host link below for more information. For parents, professionals, or organizations who are interested in developing and running their own retreat. * * Gain specific skills[...]
Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day
12:00 am
West Greenwich, RI, October 10th & 11th, 2020. The goal of this retreat is to provide a relaxing and supportive environment for parents or caregivers to reflect on, explore, and share the rewards and challenges[...]
Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Northern Essex Community College, Haverhill, MA, October 24th, 2020. A new summit for parents and allies of neurodivergent kids to be held during World Autism Month. Hear a sensory-first, relationship based perspective. Attendees will hear[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Acton,MA, October 24th, 2020, 5 – 8 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible areas. Meet and play with similar families while the museum is closed[...]
Nov 3 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, November 3rd, 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[...]
12:00 am
Acton, November 21st, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...]
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[...]
