Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts’ Families
Webinars, May 12th – June 9th, 2026, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. This virtual meeting meets...
Metro DDS 101 with a Mandarin Chinese Interpreter
Webinar, June 3rd, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). DDS Metro Region will be providing a virtual DDS 101/What You Need to Know session with a dedicated Mandarin Chinese interpreter. Topics will...
Centering Students, Families & Family Support Staff in the IEP Process
Webinar, June 5th, 2026, with the Children’s Trust in Boston. This Family Support Friday session supports families, providers, and programs in building more inclusive, collaborative individualized education program (IEP) experiences. * Participants will learn how...
Disability Legislative Breakfast
Needham, MA, June 5th, 2026, with Lifeworks, The Charles River Center and Riverside Community Care. Meet legislators, advocates, and community members for an important conversation on disability services and policy.* This is an opportunity to...
Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program for Individuals w/ Paraplegia or Quad/Tetraplegia from Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder
With SCIboston. SCIboston has announted the continuation of its quality of life grant program for individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder and will rename it The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program. The Travis Roy...
All About ABLE Accounts
Webinar, June 10th, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Waltham, MA. This session covers ABLE (529A) Accounts, their uses, and how they interact with special needs trusts. Participants will learn: * What an ABLE...
Charting the LifeCourse Series
Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, June 10th & 17th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Rewarding Work: Streamline the Caregiver-Hiring Process
Webinar, June 11th, 2026, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center Peabody. For anyone hiring their own care or eligible for services through DDS, as well as providers and support staff serving the Northeast region. Learn...
Advocating for Older Adults & People with Disabilities Conference
June 11th, 2026, with National Association of Social Workers – Massachusetts Chapter. This conference will examine the growing challenges facing adults who age or live with disabilities without strong support systems. Keynote Presentation “Liberty, Justice...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, June 16, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...
Guardianship & Conservatorship Planning
Webinar, June 16th, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Plan for the future of your special needs child.Learn about the differences between guardianship and conservatorship, the responsibilities involved, and how these legal supports can help protect and advocate...
MEFA Attainable Conference: Exploring Financial Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
Virtual Conference, June 16th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). This conference is designed for individuals with disabilities, their families and caretakers, and professional staff, teachers, and advocates who support individuals with disabilities....
Learn About the Massachusetts’ Department of Developemental Services
Virtual Event, June 17th, 2026, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Join us an informative round table discussion with Rania Markham, Founder of Families Like Ours, and representatives from the Department of Developmental...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Basics of Financial Planning for Family Members with Disabilities
Webinar, June 18th, 2026, with The Bridge Center of Bridgewater. Free and open to all. Part of their Caring for Family Members with Disabilities financial serices. Planning for the future of a loved one with...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Understanding the Autism Commission: Advancing Autism Policy and Services in Massachusetts
Webinar, June 22nd, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc and Advocates For Autism of Massachusetts for the launch of their new autism-focused webinar series featuring Carolyn Kain, Executive Director of the Massachusetts...
Disability Legislative Luncheon: Leominster
Leominster, MA, June 25th, 2026. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disability Services North Central Citizens Advisory Board invites you to a Legislative Luncheon. The topic will be A Team to Carry Onwith Keynote Speaker: Alex...
Trusts and Estate Planning for People with Disabilities
Webinar, July 16th, 2026, with The Bridge Center of Bridgewater. Free and open to all. Part of their Caring for Family Members with Disabilities financial serices. Planning for the future of a loved one with...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, July 30th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, August 20th & 27th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Financing Future Goals for People with Disabilities
Webinar, August 20th, with The Bridge Center of Bridgewater. Free and open to all. Part of their Caring for Family Members with Disabilities financial serices. Planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, September 10th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Government Programs for Seniors with Disabilities
Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with The Bridge Center of Bridgewater. Free and open to all. Part of their Caring for Family Members with Disabilities financial serices. Planning for the future of a loved one with...
Statewide Commission on Disability Meeting
Webinar, October 8th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability. Join the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) to learn about MOD’s support and resources for local Commissions on Disability (COD), including new initiatives; meet other...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
“A View from All Sides” Family Support Training Conference
Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, October 21st & 22nd, 2026. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 5th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...