Weston, December 13th, 2018. This presentation is geared toward’s parents who are new to the IEP process, however it provides all families with an overview of their rights under federal and state special education laws. Parents[...]

Tri-Community YMCA in Southbridge, December 14th, 2018. Free. Open to all families with a child diagnosed with a developmental delay. Learn about special education law, accessing public supports and more. * When a family includes a child[...]

Framingham, January 10th, 2019. This open discussion will cover understanding the challenges, both practical and legal, once a child reaches 18 and beyond. The guest speaker will be Leo Rotman, father of a young man with[...]

James M. Quinn School, Dartmouth, MA, January 17th, 2019. The Dartmouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host speaker Rebecca Diaz-DaRosa, a Financial Services Professional Agent. Rebecca will discuss ways and supports that will help special-needs families plan[...]

Turner Free Library in Randolph, January 22nd, 2019. Free. Parents of children with special needs manage busy lives and often lots of paperwork. Many ask, how do I keep it all straight? This workshop helps[...]

Peabody, January 24th, 2019. For all those with the need to plan for the future of a loved one with special needs. Hear Marie Rubenis from Mefa discuss The Able Account Program, financial planners Caleb & Brendan Harty[...]

Seven Hills Family Support Center, Fitchburg,  January 29th, 2019.  Free and open to the public.  Cathy Keese, a Department of Developmental Services Supervisor for the State of Massachusetts will explain the steps to guardianship and alternatives[...]

Marlborough, February 7th, 2019.  This workshop offers a holistic perspective on benefit programs, ways to bridge funding gaps, and legal considerations. The workshop is presented by Leo Rotman, CFP Financial Advisor and Attorney Brendan J. King.[...]

Worcester, March 7th, 2019. Awareness of what entitlements your child is eligible for is important. Learn about Social Security programs; who is eligible, how and when to apply and general rules. Speakers Jeanne Clapper, HMEA Director[...]

West Bridgewater Middle/Senior School, March 20th, 2019. Cathy Hickey of the Brockton Arc and the Federation of Children with Special Needs, will discuss the ins and outs of special education rights, law, and advocacy. Join in[...]

Marlborough, March 27th, 2019. Find out more about the home loan modification program, eligibility, types of loans available and the application process. The Home Modification Loan Program in Massachusetts provides no interest loans to modify the[...]

Stony Brook Middle School in Westford, March 27th, 2019. The speaker will be Attorney David Feakes, who will discuss steps you can take to ensure that your children will always be taken care of in the[...]

Georgetown Peabody Library in Georgetown, MA, April 9th, 2019. Anatomy of a Special Education Case will be presented by Attorney Tim Sindelar, who specializes in the representation of children and adults with disabilities. He focuses on the[...]

Greater Worcester Seven Hills, April 11th, 2019. An overview of statewide training programs for parents and families including SESP, PCTI, PPAL, Advocacy Bootcamp, Family Leadership Series, etc. Eligibility, program specifics, and funding sources to cover or[...]

Georgetown Peabody Library in Georgetown, MA, May 14th 2019. Is Guardianship the Only Option? A Discussion about Guardianship and the Many Alternatives. The speaker will be Attorney Hillary J. Dunn, Esq. from the Disability Law Center. Attorney Dunn[...]

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[...]