Virtual Conference, February 24th – April 30th, 20201, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – A Roadmap Through Adulthood: Making Sense of Public and Private Support Systems for Adults on the[...]

 For Metrowest Families Only – Applications accepted until April 23rd, 2021.  For families in the greater MetroWest area who are caring for a loved one with a disability. The Fred Gaspari Fund for Families provides[...]

Online, Session 2 is April 14th – May 12th 2021, with Mass Families and Multicultural Community Services. Creating Your Family Portfolio is a free interactive multi-session training designed to help families develop a vision for a[...]

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[...]

Webinar, April 22nd, 2021, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series held during the COVID-19 crisis. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest[...]

Mondays, Spring, 12 noon. Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state[...]

Webinar, April 27th,2021, with the Weymouth, MA, SEPAC . Free workshop from the Federation for Children with special needs, for parents, guardians, caregivers, and professionals. This presentation describes how to be an effective communicator, explains[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2021, 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[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2021, 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[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2021, 1:00 p.m. with the Waltham, MA, SEPAC.  Free. Coordinating Your Special Needs Financial & Estate Plan and maximizing government benefits will feature Caleb Harty, CFP®, Financial Advisor. Gain insight into the[...]

Webinar, April 30th, 2021, 10:00 a.m., with Autism Housing Pathways of Massachusetts.  Free and open to the public. This presentation walks families and professionals through the range of affordable and subsidized housing options available to[...]

Webinar, April 30th, 2021, 10:30 a.m. with a Massachusetts’ based special needs planning firm. A free educational workshop open to any family and / or organization. * Panel discussion of elements involved in divorce when a[...]

Webinar, May 4th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

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[...]

Webinar, May 6th,  2021, Part of the Arc of Massachusetts COVID-19 Updates “Latest Policies & Departmental News” Webinars, with Arc of Massachusetts Director of Government Affairs Maura Sullivan. Join Maura for updates on the latest[...]

Webinar, May 6th,  2021, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series held during the COVID-19 crisis. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. About the[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Back to School’ is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs. * Join in for an opportunity to talk with[...]

Webinar, Mayo 6th, conthe Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Back to School  – Conectando familias: Monthly Charla. * ¿Qué tienes en mente para la reapertura de las escuelas? Únete a nosotros mensualmente para[...]

Webinar, May 10th, 2021, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. The Same Side of the Table -Student-Centered Outcomes Through Dispute Resolution forum and discussion is open to parents and all professionals involved in[...]

Webinar, May 11th, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]

Webinar, May 12, 2021, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have died. Go beyond the limited boundaries of[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2021, with the Waltham, MA, SEPAC. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. * This[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2021, with Thrive Advocacy of Marlborough, MA. For parents and family members of persons with an intellectual or developmental disability, this seminar provides an overview of the legal consequences of reaching the[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

Webinar, May 17th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

Webinar, May 20, 2021, 12:00 p.m., with a community support organization in the Bedford, MA, area. For parents and family members of persons with an intellectual or developmental disability, * This workshop provides an overview[...]

Webinar, May 20th, 2021, 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[...]

Webinar, May 25th, 2021, 6 p.m., with Massachusetts Families and the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. Part of the free Special Education Webinar Series for Massachusetts Families * This workshop will address the significant[...]

Webinar, May 25th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

Online, Session 3 is May 26th – June 23rd, 2021, with Mass Families and Multicultural Community Services. Creating Your Family Portfolio is a free interactive multi-session training designed to help families develop a vision for a[...]

Webinar, May 27th, 2021, 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[...]

Webinar, June 1st, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]

Webinar, June 2nd, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

Webinar, June 11th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

Webinar, June 14th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

Webinar, June 16th, 2021, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. If you have a loved one age 16 or older who has MassHealth, you may be eligible to receive funds and support through the[...]

Webinar, June 23rd, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

Webinar, June 30th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. If you are interested in supporting students in your community, consider volunteering to become a Special Education Surrogate Parent (SESP) for[...]

Webinar, July 20th, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]

Webinar, August 3rd, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]

Webinar, August 31st, 2021, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]

Online November 4th, 2021. Registration will open in May 2021. This annual Family Support Training Conference offers learn from top experts in the field, meet colleagues from all over New England, earn Social Work and[...]