Douglas, MA, signups for Fall 2019 are now through August 1, 2019. The Central Massachusetts Pop Warner League  is for any individual with disabilities, between the ages of 5 and 18, living in Massachusetts. –  Learn[...]

Tewksbury, April 13th – July 20th, 2019.  For all abilities and all ages. A music class with Board Certified Music Therapist Maureen Young.  Express yourself through music and song Sessions will be limited to no more than[...]

Charlestown, Lexington, and Sandwich, MA, through October, 2019. Open to children and adults of all abilities. Riders Club is a group-based cycling ride offering three-wheeled hand cycles or recumbent leg cycles. Riders are paired with similarly[...]

The McGraw Center, Brewster, MA. All abilities and ages. Land sport days offer a variety of land-based activities for you to choose from. Each session is designed to help you reach your personal sport and[...]

Summer 2019 – Across Massachusetts. Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) beaches have universally accessible pathways directly to the water. Beaches in Massachusetts state parks are made accessible with boardwalks, beach mat, and ramps. * Many[...]

Hadley & Northhampton, Summer 2019. For all abilities and all ages. Many different styles of accessible cycles are available, including hand cycles, tandems, adult tricycles, and cycles offering more significant seating support. Participants are encouraged[...]

Through September 25th, 2019. All abilities and all ages. Whether paddling solo or in tandem, there will be a choice of options in a fleet of kayaks that can accommodate your needs, including extra seating[...]

Cliff Pond, Brewster, MA, through September 2019. All abilities welcome. Choose from a variety of adaptive water-based sports. Depending on the activity, you will either be one on one with a staff member, or in[...]

Belmont, June 17th – August 19th, 2019. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) Bocce or lawn bowling is a sport for all ability levels for athletes 12 and older. A Belmont Recreation[...]

Peabody, through September, 2019. For all ages and all abilities. Experience cycling on this 3-mile bike path of the Independence Greenway of Peabody. Each session helps you reach your personal sport and recreation goals while[...]

Belmont, June 23rd – August 20th, 2019. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) Unified Sports Special Olympics Baseball is divided into teams based on skill assessments. For all ability levels for athletes[...]

Boston, Newton and the North Shore, Fall Classes registration dates are June 24th – August 12th, 2019. Designed for individuals with disabilities ages 2-adult. Students are taught by Boston Ballet School faculty, supported by licensed physical[...]

Bridgewater, MA, June 24, 2019 – August 24, 2019. For children and adults of all abilities. Therapeutic horseback riding provides physical, cognitive, behavioral, social, and emotional benefits to participants. Participants are taught traditional riding skills using[...]

Hanover, June 25th – July 25th, 2019. The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22 with special needs offers physical, sensory, emotional, cognitive and social benefits. Children will be introduced to all[...]

Scituate, July 1st – August 5th, 2019. ACEing Autism is a tennis program for ages 6 – 22 with ASD disorders and make tennis available to children with special needs that cannot access a typical program.[...]

Belmont, July 1st – 29th, 2019. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) recreation pool time is for ability levels and all ages with special needs. A Belmont Recreation Department Program, Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T.,[...]

Tewksbury, July 3rd – August 28th, 2019. Instructor Ms. Robyn has many years of dance experience. This class will incorporate all types of dance ranging from ballet and jazz to Funk. All abilities welcome. *[...]

Lexington Community Center, July 6 – 27th, 2018. For ages 12 and up. Special Artists brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive[...]

Brookline Recreation Department, July 7th – 27th, 2019. For individuals with special needs ages 5 -8 and 9 – 12.  This program uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills to children with physical,[...]

Holyoke/Springfield, sign ups ongoing until August 19th, 2019.  The actual playing season runs September 15th – October 27th, 2019. The Miracle League of Western Massachusetts provide children and adults of all abilities the chance to[...]

East Bridgewater, Stoughton, & Taunton, Full Session: July 7 – August 25 2019. This is an introduction program for ages 12—17 with special needs  to develop the skills necessary to transition into a Special Olympics[...]

Adaptive Kayaking in Cambridge, Dorchester, Concord,  Goshen, Natick, Wayland & Worcester, July 8th – August 28th, 2019.  The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program offers adaptive and accessible kayaking in state parks. Kayaking with All Out[...]

Milestones in Hadley, July 8 – August 23rd, 2019. For ages 16 to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an accomplished artist or someone looking to[...]

Milestones in Hadley, July 8th – August 23rd, 2019. For ages 18+ with all abilities. If you’ve ever wanted to be in a band then now is your chance. Whether you already play an instrument[...]

Billerica, MA, July 8th – August 12th, 2019. Join with your child to sing, dance and play with folk, classical, jazz and pop music.  This group will combine developmentally appropriate strategies and social thinking concepts[...]

Billerica, MA, July 8th – August 12th, 2019. The Stay and Play group is designed for child age 3 and 4 and caregiver, the Creating Connections group is for children ages 5 and 6 who[...]

Easton, MA, July 8 – August 12,  2019. For ages 5+ with special needs. The program opens with reviewing Pool Rules followed by asking permission to enter the pool, as this is part of the[...]

Easton, MA, July 8 – August 12,  2019. For ages 5+ with special needs. This program introduces participants to the world of yoga using props, games, and structured activities. Your child will learn breathing techniques,[...]

Brighton, MA, July 9th – August 27th, 2019. Free. Adaptive Sports New England and Community Boating invite teens with a visual impairment and teens with a mobility impairment for afternoon sailing. No experience is necessary[...]

Billerica, MA, July 10th – August 14th, 2019. Instructor Tara Mukasa teaches Zumba kids Jr and Zumba kids and has experience working with children who are on the Autism spectrum and who have a varying[...]

Hadley & Franklin County, July 12th – August 23rd, 2019. For ages 13+ with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills, with a focus[...]

Holyoke, Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO, July 14th – August 24th, 2019. Free. Family pool times for people with disabilities and their families in the Western Massachusetts communities. Picnic tables on the[...]

Ristuccia Ice Skating Rink in Wilmington & Allied Veterans Rink in Everett, July – September, 2019.  Sled hockey enables youth and adults to play hockey sitting down and is played by athletes with spinal cord injuries, spina bifida,[...]

Newburyport, MA, July 15th – 18th, 2019. Free. The Possible Dream, a universally accessible catamaran, is dedicated to raising awareness of barrier-free design and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. The 2019[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

July 16th, 2019. New Hampshire locations – Manchester, Nashua & Pelham. The lights will be turned up, the sound will be turned down, no 3D will be shown, and audience members will be allowed to[...]

Marlborough, MA, July 17th – August 21st, 2019. A mid-week respite opportunity for children ages 5-12 with special needs.. Every Wednesday starting mid-July, head out for an afternoon of indoor activities and fun. Activities include[...]

Peabody, through September, 2019. For all ages and all abilities. Experience cycling on this 3-mile bike path of the Independence Greenway of Peabody. Each session helps you reach your personal sport and recreation goals while[...]

July 18th, 2019 –   Mt. Tom State Reservation, Holyoke. Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access and the DCR Universal Access Program. Adaptive equipment and staff assistance provided. Bring a lunch and enjoy nature[...]

Cambridge, MA, July 18th, 2019, 6 – 8 p.m. For ages 16 to adult – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on[...]

Marlborough, MA, July 18th – 15th, 2019. For teens and young adults with special needs. Come get your hands dirty while recognizing your inner artist with Instructor Jane Harrington, who holds a BFA from Mass[...]

July 19th, 2019 –  Dunn State Park (ADA Day), Gardner. Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access and the DCR Universal Access Program. Adaptive equipment and staff assistance provided. Bring a lunch and enjoy[...]

Spillane Field in Wareham, MA, July 19th, 2019. Join the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC) and The Wareham Gatemen collegiate summer baseball to celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness. It will featuring MDSC members throwing out the[...]

Waltham, MA, July 19th – August 9th, 2019. Open to adults with autism at all levels of physical and cognitive ability. Multiple visual supports are provided to ensure all participants can access the curriculum and[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 20th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]

Hammond Pond in Newton, July 20th, 2019. Climbers with special needs ages 6 and elder are welcome to join Adaptive Climbing Group New England for a day trip to Hammond Pond in Chestnut Hill. *[...]

July 20th, 2019, 10 a.m.. Cinemagic hosts sensory friendly movies at the Cinemagic Theaters in Sturbridge, MA, Hookset, Merrimac and  Portsmouth, NH, and Saco, South Portland, and Westbrook ME. • Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett NH[...]

Martha’s Vineyard, MA, July 21st – 25th, 2019. Free. The Possible Dream, a universally accessible catamaran, is dedicated to raising awareness of barrier-free design and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. The[...]

Winchester, MA, July 22nd – 26th, 2019. Week-long Acting Improv Workshop for Teens of all abilities, ages 13-17. Presented by Brio Integrated Theater. Brio is a registered nonprofit with a mission to collaborate and integrate[...]

Boston, Berklee School of Music. July 22nd – August 2nd, 2019. for musicians with disabilities ages 9–17  . Study your instrument in group lessons. Play or sing with other musicians in an ensemble. Experience music through[...]

Concord, MA, July 23rd, 2019. Accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. ** Please inquire with the host regarding exact ages and times for[...]

Burlington, Dartmouth, Framingham, Methuen, and Tyngsboro, July 23rd, 2019. AMC Theaters’ Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members may[...]

Sudbury, July 24th – August 8th, 2019. For individuals with special needs ages 4 and up –  an an adaptive martial arts program for individuals of all abilities. * The goal is to empower and[...]

Marlborough, MA, July 24th – August 28th, 2019. Special Olympics Massachusetts we will be running an informal unified basketball league in partnership with the Marlborough Police Department. Come play pick up basketball with local law[...]

July 25th, 2019 –  Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary, Norfolk. Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access and the DCR Universal Access Program. Adaptive equipment and staff assistance provided. Bring a lunch and enjoy nature[...]

Bridgewater, July 25th, 2019. This accessible, family-friendly, sensory-friendly performance of The Wizard of Oz is designed to create a welcoming experience for families with children with autism or with other disabilities that create sensory sensitivities, or[...]

Burlington, Dartmouth, Framingham, Methuen, and Tyngsboro, July 27th, 2019. AMC Theaters’ Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members may[...]

Portland, ME, July 27th – August 3rd, 2019. Free. The Possible Dream, a universally accessible catamaran, is dedicated to raising awareness of barrier-free design and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. The 2019[...]

Stoneham, MA, July 27th, 2019. This Family Day at the Zoo welcome families with children under 16 years old that have a developmental disability, and is hosted by Opportunities for Inclusion (formerly the Greater Waltham[...]

Watertown, MA, July 29th, 2019. Free. An open play with kids 0-5 of all abilities to build social skills while engaging in gross motor and fine motor play. Older siblings welcome. Hosted by the Redeemer[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Peabody, through September, 2019. For all ages and all abilities. Experience cycling on this 3-mile bike path of the Independence Greenway of Peabody. Each session helps you reach your personal sport and recreation goals while[...]

Uxbridge, MA. Free. appropriate for most people with special needs ages 4ys – 16ys. Participants don’t need to be receiving any services from Venture – all are welcome. Each month will feature a new theme.[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 3rd, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]

Dorchester, MA, August 3rd, 2019. For intermediate levels only, ages 16 to adult – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the[...]

Brookline Recreation Department, August 8th – 23rd, 2019. For individuals with special needs ages 5 -8 and 9 – 12.  This program uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills to children with physical,[...]

August 3rd, 2019. Millbury, Randolph, Revere, Warwick, RI. The theaters will provide a sensory-sensitive environment by reducing the volume, keeping the lights remain dim throughout the movie, no trailers will play prior to the film,[...]

Providence, August 3rd, 2019, 10 a.m – 12 p.m. This sensory-sensitive event is a special time for guests with different abilities and sensory sensitivity. This special time is kept separate general admission hours and is[...]

Marlborough, MA, August 3rd & 4th, 2019. The East Coast Jumbos is an organization whose goal is to provide a positive athletic and social experience for athletes with Autism and other developmental disabilities who wish[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Brookline Recreation Department, August 6th – August 27th,  For individuals with special needs ages 5 -8 and 9 – 12. Brookline Recreation and Viking Adaptive Martial Arts are offering an adaptive martial arts program for[...]

Belfast, ME, August 6th – 18th, 2019. Free. The Possible Dream, a universally accessible catamaran, is dedicated to raising awareness of barrier-free design and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. The 2019 Impossible[...]

Crescent Park Looff Carousel, Riverside, RI, August 6, 2019. A sensory-friendly event for all ages. Crescent Park will turn off the organ and keep it off for the entire day. The park invites those with[...]

West Springfield Fish & Game, Augsut 7th – 28th, 2019. CHD Disability Resources and Adapt Outdoors fishing program is for all ages and abilities. They provide the poles and the bait, you just register and[...]

Beverly, MA, through September 2019. Adaptive tennis program coaches new and returning players through drills and game play to improve technical skills and positioning on the court. Participants play from either a court sport wheelchair[...]

Acton, August 10th, 2019.  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, experiment, and image throughout[...]

Athol, August 10th, 2019. Sensory friendly screenings of current movies for individuals on the autism spectrum on the second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Lights stay up for the whole feature and the[...]

Chelmsford, August 11th, 2019, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Free to Kids with disabilities and their families. Typical age attending is 5 – 30. Over 17 games, a craft corner, parachutes activities and prizes awarded. *[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Peabody, through September, 2019. For all ages and all abilities. Experience cycling on this 3-mile bike path of the Independence Greenway of Peabody. Each session helps you reach your personal sport and recreation goals while[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 17th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]

Fenway Park, Boston, August 17th, 2018. Join Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA) to celebrate Special Olympics Night at Fenway Park. All families, friends and athletes are encouraged to come together an celebrate while watching the Boston[...]

August 17th, 2019, 10 a.m.. Cinemagic hosts sensory friendly movies at the Cinemagic Theaters in Sturbridge, MA, Hookset, Merrimac and  Portsmouth, NH, and Saco, South Portland, and Westbrook ME. • Cinemagic & IMAX in Hooksett NH[...]

Wayland, MA, Summer 2019. For for ALL ages and abilities – accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program and Kayaking with Waypoint Adventure Greater Boston Area. Based on the goals of a[...]

Newport, RI, August 23rd – September 1st, 2019. Free. The Possible Dream, a universally accessible catamaran, is dedicated to raising awareness of barrier-free design and improving the quality of life for people with disabilities. The[...]

August 26th, 2019  –  Robinson State Park, Feeding Hills.  Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access and the DCR Universal Access Program. Adaptive equipment and staff assistance provided. Bring a lunch and enjoy nature[...]

Peabody, through September, 2019. For all ages and all abilities. Experience cycling on this 3-mile bike path of the Independence Greenway of Peabody. Each session helps you reach your personal sport and recreation goals while[...]

Uxbridge, MA. Free. appropriate for most people with special needs ages 4ys – 16ys. Participants don’t need to be receiving any services from Venture – all are welcome. Each month will feature a new theme.[...]

Foxboro, Empower Field House, Gillette Stadium, August 1st, 2019. Massachusetts General Hospital and Spaulding Hospital are joining forces with the New England Revolution to offer a day of soccer fun exclusively for kids with disabilities. Last[...]

Springfield, MA, September 2nd – November 18th, 2019. For children  ages of 4 and 10 years with varying abilities and needs. The goal of SensiPlay is for children to have fun interacting with sensory, gross[...]

Beverly, MA, through September 2019. Adaptive tennis program coaches new and returning players through drills and game play to improve technical skills and positioning on the court. Participants play from either a court sport wheelchair[...]

Brookline Recreation Department, September 4th – November 13th, 2019.  For individuals with special needs ages 6 to adults. The Special Olympics Massachusetts Brookline Recreation Chapter offers this training program for Brookline children and adults are available[...]

September 5th, 2019 –  Halibut Point State Park, Rockport.  Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access and the DCR Universal Access Program. Adaptive equipment and staff assistance provided. Bring a lunch and enjoy nature[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 7th, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]

September 7th, 2019. Millbury, Randolph, Revere, Warwick, RI. The theaters will provide a sensory-sensitive environment by reducing the volume, keeping the lights remain dim throughout the movie, no trailers will play prior to the film,[...]

Providence, September 7th, 2019, 10 a.m – 12 p.m. This sensory-sensitive event is a special time for guests with different abilities and sensory sensitivity. This special time is kept separate general admission hours and is[...]

Boston, through December 2019, 8 a.m. See below for all dates. Designed specifically for those with special sensory processing needs, these events allow for early access to the Aquarium and a quieter experience with all your[...]

North Andover High School, September 8th – November 3rd, 2019. The local North Andover and Andover Special Olympics Unified soccer team for special needs is offering and opportunity for athletes, volunteers, families, and more. *[...]

Brookline Recreation Department, September 10th – November 11th, 2019. For individuals with special needs ages 5 -8 and 9 – 12. Brookline Recreation and Viking Adaptive Martial Arts are offering an adaptive martial arts program[...]

Brighton, September 11th – October 2nd, 2019. Adaptive and assistive biking for all ages and abilities with the DCR Universal Access Program. Explore a wide variety of adaptive bikes for adults and kids, including hand cycles,[...]

Peabody, through September, 2019. For all ages and all abilities. Experience cycling on this 3-mile bike path of the Independence Greenway of Peabody. Each session helps you reach your personal sport and recreation goals while[...]

Boston, September 13 – 15, 2019. For people of all ages and abilities. All workshops are for free and all attendees are welcome – you don’t need to register or sign up in advance. Just[...]

Needham, September 14th, 2019. Free. Athletes of all ages and abilities may participate in track and field events such as Ladder Ball, Ring Toss, Basketball Toss, Soccer Kick, Relay, Running & Wheelchair races * Every[...]

Brookline Recreation Department, September 14th – October 26th, 2019. For individuals with special needs ages 5 -7 and 8 – 13.  This program uses soccer as a vehicle to teach life skills to children with[...]

Athol, September 14th, 2019. Sensory friendly screenings of current movies for individuals on the autism spectrum on the second Saturday of the month at 11 a.m. Lights stay up for the whole feature and the[...]

Bridgewater State University, Moakley Auditorium, September 16th, 2019. Free and open to the public. Award-winning filmmaker Dan Habib’s “Intelligent Lives” initiated a catalyst to transform the label of intellectual disability from a life sentence of isolation[...]

North Andover, September – November, 2019. Therapeutic horseback riding for those with physical, socio-emotional, and cognitive disabilities. Small group lessons accommodate riders from beginner to experienced. * Hosted by Windrush Farm and Spaulding Adaptive Sports[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 21st, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]

Hartford, CT. The center will lower the volume and dim the lights for families with sensory disabilities. Includes activities, arts & crafts, and live Gallery Science Demonstrations without the usual loud sounds and bright lights. A[...]

Peabody, through September, 2019. For all ages and all abilities. Experience cycling on this 3-mile bike path of the Independence Greenway of Peabody. Each session helps you reach your personal sport and recreation goals while[...]

September 26th, 2019 –  Blackstone River & Canal Heritage State Park, Uxbridge.  Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access and the DCR Universal Access Program. Adaptive equipment and staff assistance provided. Bring a lunch[...]

Acton, September 28th, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free. Just for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can explore the museum while it is closed to the general public. The Children’s Discovery Museum and[...]

Acton, October 1st, 2019, 1:30 – 4:30.  Explore both museums during this special free early afternoon for families with children on the autism spectrum. During ASD (autism spectrum disorder) Friendly Hours, we will not host[...]

October 3rd, 2019  – Borderland State Park, North Easton.  Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access and the DCR Universal Access Program. Adaptive equipment and staff assistance provided. Bring a lunch and enjoy nature[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 5th, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]

Acton, October 7th, 2019, 9:30 a.m. Free but a reservation-only event. KODA refers to a child who is being raised deaf parents or guardians. ASL Interpreters will be available. Kids can explore, play, experiment, and image throughout the[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 19th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]

 Acton, October 19th, 2019, 5 p.m.- 8:30. Free for families with children with visual impairments. An evening at the museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible[...]

October 19th, 2019  – Maudslay State Park, Newburyport.  Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access and the DCR Universal Access Program. Adaptive equipment and staff assistance provided. Bring a lunch and enjoy nature activities,[...]

October 24th, 2019  – Pittsfield State Forest, Pittsfield.  Take a gentle hike with Stavros Outdoor Access and the DCR Universal Access Program. Adaptive equipment and staff assistance provided. Bring a lunch and enjoy nature activities,[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 2nd, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]

Acton, November 2nd, 2019.  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, experiment, and image throughout[...]

Waltham, MA, November 2nd, 2019. Free. The Foundation for Faces of Children hosts Michael Williams-Stark for a “Making Faces” workshop for FFC families.  Michael was born with a significant bilateral cleft lip and palate and[...]

Hartford, CT. The center will lower the volume and dim the lights for families with sensory disabilities. Includes activities, arts & crafts, and live Gallery Science Demonstrations without the usual loud sounds and bright lights. A[...]

Acton, November 12th, 2019, 1:30 – 4:30. Pre-registered families are given free admission. Explore both museums during this special free early afternoon for families with children on the autism spectrum. During these special Sensory-Friendly hours, although[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 16th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]

Acton, November 16th, 2019, 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. Free. Just for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can explore the museum while it is closed to the general public. The Children’s Discovery Museum and[...]

Acton, December 3rd, 2019, 1:30 – 4:30.  Explore both museums during this special free early afternoon for families with children on the autism spectrum. During these special Sensory-Friendly hours, although the museum is open to[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 7th, 2019. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]

Gardner, MA, December 7th, 2019. Hosted by the Arc of Opportunity and the Theatre at the Mount. Based on the book by Joseph Robinette.  Bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of[...]

Boston, through December 2019, 8 a.m. See below for all dates. Designed specifically for those with special sensory processing needs, these events allow for early access to the Aquarium and a quieter experience with all your[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 14th, 2019. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students then[...]