Brookline, MA, Saturdays, December 5th, 2020 – March 6th, 2021, With the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. Join in for some Sensory Friendly Ice Skating. * The music will be turned down, and the host will[...]

Brookline, MA, December 5th, 2020 – March 27th, 2021, With the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. Strap on your snowshoes, its time for a fun time in the snow. * Dates listed are for the[...]

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

Springfield, through January 2021, in person. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. * Project RIDE provides special-needs children and young adults with modified tricycles and information about adaptive sports programs in Western[...]

Hadley, MA, January 4th – March 13th, 2021. For ages 13+ with special needs. Get your body moving and groove to some good tunes.   This class combines dance with strength and resistance movements. * Target[...]

Online January 4th – March 13th, 2020, with Whole Children / Milestones in Hadley. For ages 13+ with special needs. * Move to the sounds of fabulous music at your own pace to improve flexibility,[...]

Virtual Class, January 4th – March 13th, 2021, with Whole Children of Hadley, MA. The concert unites singers with and without disabilities ages 13 to adult to work toward the common goal of performing in[...]

On-Line Virtual Class with Milestones in Hadley, MA, January 4th – March 13th, 2021. For ages 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re[...]

Virtual Program, January 4, 2021 – March 13, 2021, with Milestones in Hadley Massachusetts. A workshop for writing and telling stories of all kinds. The participants will be collaborating on one big, group project. *[...]

Virtual Program, January 4th – March 13th, with 2021, with Milestones in Hadley. For ages 16+ with all abilities. Come join in the Fun of making Music with The Friendship Band, Whole Children’s resident rock[...]

Virtual Class, January 4th – March 13th, 2021, with Milestones in Hadley, MA. For ages 13 and older with special needs. Students will learn and practice basic skills and techniques of theater. * Theater Director[...]

Springfield, MA, January 5 – March 2nd, 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[...]

Webinars January 5th – 28th, 2021, 2:30 p.m., with Yachad of New England / Boston. Join in on Tuesdays and Thursdays for mindfulness and meditation as a way to pause and take a deep breath[...]

Online, January 7th – 28th, 2021, with Yachad New England, 4:30 pm. Connect through creativity with Yachad New England at Art Appreciation this fall. * Artist Shira Moss will teach participants about famous artists, and[...]

Webinars January 7th – 28th, 2021, 6:30 p.m., with Yachad of New England / Boston. Learn about nutrition, food safety and different ways to make cooking easy and fun. This is a public event open[...]

Virtual Event, January 10th – February 10th, 2021, with The Lexington Recreation Department. For All Ages. Spread the Valentine’s Day cheer by making a card for local group homes and organizations for people with disabilities.[...]

Virtual All Abilities Dance & Fitness Classes, Winter, 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[...]

Virtual online All Abilities Yoga Class, Winter 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. * Yoga Out Loud[...]

Virtual Class, January 11 – March 1, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages up to 8+,  with special needs. * Youth with all special needs are invited to express themselves through art[...]

Virtual All Abilities Dance & Fitness Classes, Winter 2021, M- F, with a Family Support Center serving all areas of Massachusetts. For special-needs youth and families. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriate ages for[...]

Virtual Class, January 12 – March 2, 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[...]

Virtual Classes, January 12th – March 16th, 2021, with the Burlington, MA, Recreation Department. Looking for a way to stay active from home? Get moving and grooving with this fun Zumba class designed for participants[...]

Springfield, MA, January 13th – March 2nd, 2021, with Kehillah at the JCC of Springfield. Adapted Basketball class for all ages. Join in to practice, improve and learn new basketball skills. * COVID-10 protocols – please[...]

Virtual or In-person Event TBA, January 13th – February 24th, 2021, with The Lexington Recreation Department. For ages 14+ with special needs. * Focus on breathing, mindfulness and developing yoga skills in a supportive and[...]

Sudbury, January 13th – February 24th, 2021 , with the Sudbury Recreation Department.  For ages 2 – 5 with a range of special needs. Challenger Sports provide boys and girls with an opportunity to receive[...]

Sudbury, January 13th – February 24th, 2021 , with the Sudbury Recreation Department.  For ages 8 – 14 with a range of special needs. Challenger Sports provide boys and girls with an opportunity to receive[...]

Springfield, MA, January 13 – March 10, 2021. In-Person Class with Kehillah at JCC Springfield – for ages 10+ with special needs. * J.R. individualizes work out sessions for all abilities in his class, emphasizing safety[...]

Virtual Classes, January 13th – March 17th, 2021.  The BIA-MA is offering a series of 10 creative movement classes on Zoom called BodyStories. * BodyStories has been created specifically for people with brain injuries, their[...]

Virtual and In Person Groups, January 13th – March 17th, with the Burlington, MA, Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 25 with a disability. T.R.I.B.E. stands for Therapeutic Recreation Inspires Belonging and Enjoyment. * This[...]

Virtual Class, January 13 – March 10, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages up to 3 – 8 with special needs. * Join Kati Otero, a board-certified Occupational Therapist from Bay Path[...]

Online, January 13 – March 10, 2021, with Kehillah of JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 10+ with special needs. This cooking class teaches kitchen safety skills and basic recipes. Participants can get ingredients prior to class[...]

Virtual Class, January 14 – March 11, 2021, with Kehillah, the JCC Springfield, MA. Classes for ages up to 8, and a separate class for 8+,  with special needs. * Michael “Rusty” Russell, MTBC, is[...]

January 14th – February 11th, 2021, location TBA with the Lexington, MA, Therapeutic Recreation Department. Fir ages 6-22 with special needs. * Learn the basic skills of basketball while engaging in fun drills, activities and[...]

Winter & Spring 2021, virtual and in Boston – for a wide range of ages and disabilities. The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs offers Arts education. These include: * Introduction to Musical Instruments[...]

Marlborough, MA, Sundays, through Winter, 2021, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Please check with the links below to confirm update information for the Marlborough Basketball Program, and for ages now served. To register or for more information[...]

Across Massachusetts, Winter 2021, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Weekly, varies for each team. For Winter 2021 SOMA will offer sports and fitness opportunities indoors and outdoors. * Embrace the snow and colder temperatures outside and[...]

Virtual or In-person Event TBA, January 21 – March 4th, 2021, with The Lexington Recreation Department. For ages those in grades 1 – 3 with special needs. * Each week the class will focus on[...]

Virtual Storytime Recreation, January 21st – May 27th, 2021, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Join SOMA for their Young Athletes Story Time series for ages 2-12 years. SOMA will be reading a fun book each week[...]

Virtual Class, January 21st – March 25th, 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[...]

Scituate, January 22 – March 5th, 2020. Social distancing protocols will be in place to assure safety. All-Stars Karate, for kids with special needs, in grades 1-8, is open to all towns. This program’s goals[...]

Kingston, MA, Winter and Spring 2021. The Great Blizz special needs ice hockey team program is for all ages 5 and older, all genders with intellectual and/or development disabilities who cannot otherwise play on any[...]

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

Live on-line chats, Tuesdays & Fridays, Winter 2021, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Miss getting together and working out with your fellow Special Olympics athlete’s?  These sessions allow SOMA athlete’s to hang out with some fellow[...]

Virtual Recreation, January 26th – March 1st, 2021, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. During each session, SOMA will be covering a variety of fun activities which aid in motor skill development through obstacle courses, animal games,[...]

Virtual Event, January 27th, 2021, 3:30 p.m., with The Lexington Recreation Department. For Ages 4 – 9. This program is inclusive, all abilities are welcomed to join. * Explore books with themes relating to feelings,[...]

Marston Mills, MA, January 30th, 2021. Are you looking for a new way to challenge yourself? This introduction to mountain biking will take place in the woods and on the relatively flat fire roads of[...]

Virtual Class, January 30th, 2021, 7 p.m. with Thrive of Marlborough, MA. Join this virtual viewing group to watch the games with friends and cheer on the Bruins together. This group is for ages 15-25. More[...]

Acton, January 31, 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,[...]

Zoom rehearsals, February 2021 – June 2021, with the The Special Needs Arts Sing Along Chorus and Sing Along Singer program in Lexington, MA. * Virtual Sing Along Chorus rehearsals now take place on Zoom.[...]

Virtual Class, February 1st –  March 29th, 2021, with Thrive of Marlborough, MA. For teens and young adults with intellectual and developmental special needs. Workout with youth staffer Coleman twice a week. Get fit and[...]

Virtual Class, February 22, 2021 through June 10, 2021, with a Needham, MA, non-profit music program.  A rock band program for young musicians ages 6 – 19. All levels and needs welcome. * In this[...]

Virtual Classes, February 7th – April 11th, 2021, with Horse SenseAbility of Sherborn, MA. Horse SenseAbility is a program of Wildstar Equine-Assisted Activities and Therapy, Inc., a 501(c)3 non-profit. * For ages 5 to adult.[...]

Online Only, February 6th, 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[...]

Virtual Class, February 6th, 2021, 7 p.m. with Thrive of Marlborough, MA. Join this virtual viewing group to watch the games with friends and cheer on the Bruins together. This group is for ages 15-25. More[...]

Virtual Event, February 10th, 2021, 3:30 p.m., with The Lexington Recreation Department. For Ages 4 – 9. This program is inclusive, all abilities are welcomed to join. * Explore books with themes relating to feelings,[...]

Virtual Recreation, February 12, 2021, with the Arc of the South Shore in Hingham. Join us for some Valentine’s fun at the Arc’s Virtual Valentines Dance Party. DJ MAXX will provide the festive music for the[...]

Virtual Event, February 12th, 2021, with The Burlington, MA, Recreation Department. Ages 13+ with a disability, Included in both of the Virtual Program Passes. Celebrate celebrate Valentine’s Day with a fun craft and a Zumba[...]

Online only, February 20th, 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[...]

Virtual Class, February 21st, 2021, 7 p.m. with Thrive of Marlborough, MA. Join this virtual viewing group to watch the games with friends and cheer on the Bruins together. This group is for ages 15-25. More[...]

Virtual Event, February 24th, 2021, 3:30 p.m., with The Lexington Recreation Department. For Ages 4 – 9. This program is inclusive, all abilities are welcomed to join. * Explore books with themes relating to feelings,[...]

Virtual or In-person Event, February 25th, 2021, with The Lexington Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22 with special needs. Now more than ever it is important to stay socially connected with peers. * Navigate[...]

Virtual Event, February 27th, 2021, with The Burlington, MA, Recreation Department. Ages 13+ with a disability, Included in both of the Virtual Program Passes. This themed Zumba class will be tons of fun for everyone.[...]

Acton, February 28, 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[...]

Virtual Class, March 7th, 2021, 7 p.m. with Thrive of Marlborough, MA. Join this virtual viewing group to watch the games with friends and cheer on the Bruins together. This group is for ages 15-25. More[...]

Acton, March 7th, 2021 – 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Come play and explore in an ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to[...]

Virtual or In-person Event, March 11th, 2021, with The Lexington Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22 with special needs. Now more than ever it is important to stay socially connected with peers. * Navigate[...]

Acton, March 28, 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[...]

Virtual Event, April 17th, 2021, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress.  For teens and adults with Down syndrome and friends, ages 13 and up. * Join in for a virtual dance class to learn some[...]

Acton, May 16, 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[...]

Acton, July 11, 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[...]

Acton, August 15, 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]