Virtual online All Abilities Yoga Class, August 2nd – September 27th, 2021, with a Family Support Center in Bridgewater, MA. For special-needs youth and families. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriate ages for this[...]

Wakefield, MA, September 18th – November 6th, 2021. Come out and join the Xtra Mile Community where opportunities to get out and be active should not be limited by anyone’s ability. * Going the Xtra[...]

Worcester, MA, September 15th – November 3rd, 2021. Come out and join the Xtra Mile Community where opportunities to get out and be active should not be limited by anyone’s ability. * Going the Xtra[...]

Weymouth, MA, August 6th – 27th, 2021, with South Shore Support Services of Weymouth, MA. Please inquire with the host regarding the ages and abilities for this event. * Everyone is here to have fun[...]

Forge Pond Park in Hanover, MA, August 22nd – October 17th, 2021. Enjoy the fall weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. *** All athletes must have a medical[...]

Virtual All Abilities Dance & Fitness Classes, September 1 – November 3, M- F, with a Family Support Center serving all areas of Massachusetts. For special-needs youth and families. Please inquire with the host regarding[...]

Virtual Class, September 2nd – 30th, 2021, with Thrive of Marlborough, MA. For teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental special needs. Join in for some gentle yoga and stretching. * Instructor  Sharon Santello[...]

Fall 2021, with the JCC Springfield. For all ages with special needs. One instructor for each participant. The program usually runs on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays with 1:1 student to instructor ratios. * The instructors[...]

Hopkinton, MA, September 5th – October 24th, 2021. Enjoy the fall weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. * Mask & COVID screening required. * Please ask the host[...]

Virtual All Abilities Singing Classes, Fall 2021, with a Family Support Center in Bridgewater, MA. For special-needs youth and families. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriate ages for this class. * Bethany Vahn is[...]

Carver, MA, Fall 2021 -Every first and third Monday. Enjoy the Fall weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. * Going the Xtra Mile means doing a little more[...]

Marlborough, September 7th – October 25th, 2021. Enjoy the Fall weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. *** All athletes must have a medical form on file with Special[...]

Online class, September 8th – December 29th, 2021, with the Seven Hills Foundation of Massachusetts. For ages 12+ with special needs. Lisa Irvine from Brave Yoga joins in for Mindfulness and Yoga. * Lisa is[...]

Springfield, MA, Fall 2021. For children ages of 4 -10 years with varying abilities and needs. The goal of SensiPlay is for children to have fun interacting with sensory, gross motor and fine motor activities[...]

Wellesley, MA, September 9th – October 28th, 2021. Come out and join the Xtra Mile Community where opportunities to get out and be active should not be limited by anyone’s ability. * Going the Xtra[...]

Leominster, MA, Fall / Winter 2021.  Enjoy the fall weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. * Mask & COVID screening required. * Please ask the host about appropriate[...]

Virtual Classes September 11th – November 5th, 2021, with SNAP of Lexington MA Community Center. Special Artists brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * Participants work at their own pace[...]

Weymouth, September 11th – November 5th, 2021. Enjoy the Fall weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. * Going the Xtra Mile means doing a little more than you[...]

Frankin, MA, September 12th – November 14th, 2021. Free and we welcome all athletes ages 8 and up, with and without disabilities. Franklin Free Kicks is a unified soccer program run by Franklin Special Olympics. *[...]

Brighton, MA, September 13th – October 25th, 2021.  This program is ideal for new rowers and recreational rowers with physical and/or intellectual disabilities. The focus is on learning and improving the rowing stroke, increasing knowledge,[...]

Quincy, MA, September 14th – November 16th, 2021. For ages 10 – 14 years old with special needs. In this adaptive drama class, students will explore a variety of performance elements, such as mask work,[...]

Brighton, MA, September 14th – October 28th, 2021. This program is for youth up to age 25 with physical and/or cognitive disabilities without significant mobility issues. The focus is on learning and improving the rowing[...]

Virtual Choral Groups, September 15th, 2021  – January 31st, 2022, with The Special Needs Arts Program of Lexington, MA. The Special Needs Arts Sing Along Chorus and Sing Along Singer programs of brings together individuals[...]

Worcester, MA, September 15th – November 3rd, 2021. Come out and join the Xtra Mile Community where opportunities to get out and be active should not be limited by anyone’s ability. * Going the Xtra[...]

Chicopee, MA, September 16th, 2021 – June 16th, 2021. The Center for Human Development of Western Massachusetts offers an adaptive dance and creative movement program, tailored for individuals ages 4-22 who are confronting various challenges.[...]

Southborough, MA, September 16th – 30th, with THRIVE of Marlborough. For ages 7 – 25 with Special Needs. * This class mixes low-impact cardio moves with strength training using light weights, balls, bands, and other[...]

Foxboro, September 18th, 2021. Join the New England Revolution Unified Special Olympics Massachusetts team for their annual night at Gillette Stadium as the Revs take on Columbus Crew SC. * Bring your teammates, friends & family[...]

Needham, September 18th, 2021, with the Charles River Center. Free. This event welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in track and field events such as running and wheelchair dashes, basketball throws, ladderball,[...]

Brighton, September 18th – October 30th, 2021. The Para Rowing Teen Group will be an introduction group to rowing on the water. Any athlete between the ages of 12-18 is encouraged to register for the[...]

Wakefield, MA, September 18th – November 6th, 2021. Come out and join the Xtra Mile Community where opportunities to get out and be active should not be limited by anyone’s ability. * Going the Xtra[...]

Acton, September 19, 2021, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free with pre-registration. Come play and explore in an ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with members on the[...]

Boston, Fenway Park, September 19th, 2021. The Red Sox are hosting a Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened awareness day. A portion of proceeds will go to ODSC and DEAF Inc. * The Red Sox will[...]

Worcester State University, September 19th – October 17th, 2021.  Athletes must be over 13 years old for flag football, and 8 years old for cheerleading. * Athletes will be introduced to the sport of flag[...]

Cambridge, MA, September 19th – November 7th, 2021. Enjoy the spring weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. * How can you help to create such a community while[...]

Hadley, September 20th, 2021, with the Center for Human Development of Western Mass. Open to anyone 4 years and up, this adaptive program helps participants climb to new heights. * Health & Safety: All participants[...]

Lincoln, MA, September 20th, 2021, 4 – 6:00 pm. Free.  In order to continue making nature accessible to all, the Mass Audubon Society has launching a series of Sensory Friendly Days at sanctuaries throughout Massachusetts for[...]

Pittsfield, MA, September 21st – November 7th, 2021. Enjoy the Fall weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. * Going the Xtra Mile means doing a little more than[...]

September 22nd, 2021. Free. For this date, locations are: Habitat Education Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Belmont September 22, 2021, 8:00 a.m. -10:00 a.m. Wachusett Meadow Wildlife Sanctuary, Princeton September 22, 2021, 10:00 am -1 2:00[...]

West Springfield, MA, September 23rd – October 28th, 2021. Enjoy the spring weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA), meet some new friends and get active. * Mask & COVID screening required. * Please ask the[...]

Boston, September 24th, 2021. Mask Exceptions Considered Event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors and  less concern[...]

September 25th – Ashley Reservoir in Holyoke:  Enjoy the fall weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA). Stay fit while enjoying the  weather, being in nature and making new friends. COVID-19 Protocols – please ask the host[...]

Online only, September 25th, 2021, 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[...]

Acton, September 26th, 2021, 3:00 – 4:30 pm.  Free but a reservation-only event. KODA refers to a child who is being raised by deaf parents or guardians. ASL Interpreters will be available. Kids can explore, play,[...]

Somerville, September 26th, 2021. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the climbing[...]

Scitutate, September 26th – October 31st, 2021.  Designed for ALL abilities in Grades 1 – 8 to help improve fitness level. Workouts will include a variety of approaches from running intervals, aerobic exercises, stretching and[...]

Beverly Sports Skills Center, September 26th – October 31st, 2021. For athletes ages 6 and up with special needs. * COVID-19 protocols – please contact the host for the most current updates. To register or[...]

Scituate, October 1st – November 5th, 2021.  All-Stars Karate, for kids with special needs, in grades 1-8, is open to all towns. * This program’s goals are to help children improve balance and coordination; strength,[...]

Marlborough, MA, October 2nd, 2021. The Autism Alliance and Advocates host as they bring back Sensory Friendly Saturdays with special Superhero & Snow Queen guests. * They want to ensure that everyone feels included and[...]

Online Only, October 2nd, 2021, 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[...]

Dorchester,  October 3 – November 7, 2021, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 5 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized therapeutic[...]

Weymouth, October 3rd, 2021. For ages 13+. Halloween dance, and costumes are optional but welcome. Snacks and refreshments served, and a professional DJ will play music. For those wishing to attend, a registration form on[...]

Springfield, MA, October 4th – December 6th, 2021, with Kehillah at the JCC of Springfield. Adapted Basketball for those in grades K – 2. * In conjunction with our the Health & Wellness Department, learn[...]

Springfield, MA, October 4th – December 6th, 2021. In-Person Class with Kehillah at JCC Springfield – for ages 10 – 22 with special needs. * Athletes will start with a group warm-up, then have one-on-one[...]

October 4th, 2021. Free. For this date, locations are: Broad Meadow Brook Conservation Center and Wildlife Sanctuary, Worcester, October 4th, 2021, 10 a.m. – 12 noon. Sensory Friendly Days In order to continue making nature[...]

Springfield, October 1st – December 5th, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages up to 10+,  with special needs. * A social-emotional program that puts mindfulness, empathy, and social awareness at the forefront.[...]

Springfield, MA, October 5th – December 7th, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages up to 8+,  with special needs. * Get up and move to the beat, accommodating all abilities then cool-down[...]

Springfield, October 4th – November 5th, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. For those in grades K – 5  with special needs. * Youth with all special needs are invited to express themselves through[...]

Springfield, October 6th – December 1st, 2021, with Kehillah of JCC Springfield, MA. For those in grades K – 5  with special needs. * It’s never too early to learn about healthy habits. In this[...]

Springfield, October 6th – December 1st, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. For those in grades K – 5  with special needs. * Students will get to hike on the trails behind the fields[...]

Springfield, October 6th – December 1st, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. For those in grades K – 2  with special needs. * Participants will be part of this inclusive, supportive class that offers[...]

Springfield, October 7th – December 9th, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. A board-certified music therapist will engaging children through music to increase social skills such as speech, non-verbal communication, interaction, and confidence building.[...]

October 9th, 2021. Boston, Braintree, Burlington, Danvers, Dorchester, Framingham, Methuen, Somerville, and Tyngsboro. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and[...]

Boston, October 11th, 2021. All Masks On. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors and  less concern about[...]

Boston, October 11th, 2021 / Columbus Day. Mask Exceptions Considered Event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors[...]

October 16th, 2021 – Springfield Reservoir in Ludlow:  Enjoy the fall weather with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA). Stay fit while enjoying the  weather, being in nature and making new friends. COVID-19 Protocols – please ask[...]

Online only, October 16th, 2021, 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[...]

Penn Brook School, Georgetown, MA, October 23rd, 2021. The Georgetown Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host this special-needs family event. * Trick or Trunk is a SAFE trick or treating event. Park and decorate[...]

Acton, October 24, 2021, 3:00 – 4:30 pm.  Free but a reservation-only event. Join the museum for a special, afternoon event for all their previous Especially for Me families, as well as any family with[...]

Westwood, MA, October 24th, 2021, with the Massachusetts General Hospital Aspire Program. Open to new, current and past participants ages 5-13. * Join in on am Aspire Halloween Special Event. *  In matched peer cohorts,[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 6th, 2021. This is scheduled to be an in person event. Please check with the host for confirmation. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing[...]

Boston, November 12th, 2021. Mask Exceptions Considered Event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors and  less concern[...]

Virtual Classes, November 16th – December 7th, 2021, with the Special Needs Arts Programs, of Lexington, MA.  A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 13+. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 20th, 2021. This is scheduled to be an in person event. Please check with the host for confirmation. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18.[...]

Boston In Person & Virtual Conference, November 20th, 2021, with the Berklee College of Music in Boston. Free and open to the public. Anti-Ableism, Representation, and Accessibility in Arts Education is a professional development opportunity in[...]

Acton, November 21st, 2021, 3:00 – 4:30 pm.  Free but a reservation-only event. KODA refers to a child who is being raised by deaf parents or guardians. ASL Interpreters will be available. Kids can explore, play,[...]

Acton, December 5th, 2021, 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free with pre-registration. Come play and explore in an ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with members on the[...]

Boston, December 27th, 2021. All Masks On Event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other visitors and  less concern[...]

Virtual Classes January 8th – 29th, 2022, with SNAP of Lexington MA Community Center. Special Artists brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * Participants work at their own pace in[...]

Virtual Choral Groups, February 2nd – June 8th, 2022, with The Special Needs Arts Program of Lexington, MA. The Special Needs Arts Sing Along Chorus and Sing Along Singer programs of brings together individuals with[...]

Virtual Classes March 12th – April 30th, 2022, with SNAP of Lexington MA Community Center. Special Artists brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * Participants work at their own pace[...]

Virtual Classes, June 7th – 28th, 2021, with the Special Needs Arts Programs, of Lexington, MA.  A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 13+. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities[...]

Virtual Classes July 9th – 30th, 2022, with SNAP of Lexington MA Community Center. Special Artists brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. * Participants work at their own pace in[...]