Expos, Speakers & Conferences
Your Differently-Abled Family Member CAN Participate in Fall Recreation Programs! Find inclusive arts and theater arts, museum programs, basketball, flag football, hockey, rock climbing, soccer and lots more on our Inclusive Recreation page. Categories such as Team Sports, Music & Dance, Special Olympics and more can all be found at the top of the page.
Deadline, January 30, 2023. The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts is offering scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Up to three scholarships may be awarded, including one for $3,000 and two for $1,500[...]
“Caring Santa”, in Malls across Massachusetts and New Hampshire (see below). . * A private photo experience for children with special needs and their families. * Children will have the opportunity to visit with Santa and[...]
Webinar, December 6th, 2022, with Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech, Boston and Northampton, MA. For families with school-age children who are deaf or hard of hearing. * Could your child benefit from working with[...]
Virtual Event, December 6th, 2022, 5 p.m., with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). Virtual focus groups for caregivers in Massachusetts will[...]
Brockton, MA, December 6th, 2022, with the Community and Family Center. Free. This workshop is for parents who already know the basics and have some experience in navigating the Special Education system but need help[...]
Webinar, December 8th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. This two-hour workshop will go over what you can expect raising a child/teen/young adult, up to 22, on the autism spectrum. *[...]
Webinars, December 8th, 2022, and the 2nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA. Free but exclusively for SESPs, PCTI Graduates and SEPAC Chairpersons. * For this Networking[...]
East Cambridge, MA, December 9th & 10th, 2022. Presented by United Dance Company, ages 13-22, families & friends. In order to ensure that classes are fully accessible and enjoyable for students with Down syndrome, United Dance[...]
Holyoke, MA and Virtual, Fall 2022. Spanish-speaking parents/caregivers of children with special needs are invited to participate in Supporting Families Raising Bilingual Children. This program takes place once a month on Zoom and at the[...]
Auditions in Acton, MA, December 12th – 14th, 2022, with Open Door Theater. All abilities are encouraged to audition for this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of underwater characters. * Open Door is[...]
Mondays, 2022, 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[...]
Virtual Event, December 12th, 2022, 5 p.m., with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). Virtual focus groups for caregivers in Massachusetts will[...]
Virtual Event, December 13th, 2022, with the MinuteMan Arc of Concord, MA. Free Parent / Guardian Training. As a follow-up to the MinuteMan Arc’s October 2022 meeting on different housing options, they will continue the[...]
Webinar, December 13th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. The confusing and challenging behaviors children often demonstrate cause parents, teachers, and therapists to ask the question: Is it sensory or is it behavior? * Hear about[...]
Webinar, December 13th, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
Webinar, December 13th, 2022, with the Autism Alliance of Framingham, MA. This workshop will focus on strategies parents can do in the home with their child to increase language skills / using technology in a way[...]
Webinar, December 14th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Nicole Simon, Senior Behavioral Consultant at Mass General Hospital, and Kirstin Birtwell, Instructor, Dept. of Psychiatry, Harvard Medical School.[...]
Webinar December 15th, 2022, with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities to save in a tax-advantaged account for health and personal expenses. * The Attainable Savings Plan is offered[...]
Webinar, December 15th, 2022, with the Wachusett, MA, SEPAC. Join the Wachusett Special Education Parent Advisory Council for a presentation about all things Sensory. You’ll learn: What is the sensory system (& why it matters!) Why[...]
Webinar, December 15th, 2022, with the Cardinal Cushing Centers in Hanover, MA. Free and open to the public. Join the Law Mom® team, Samantha Allen, Esq. and Amanda Wright, Esq. along with Mark Coletta and Kathy[...]
Webinar, December 15th, 2022, with the Autism / Asperger Network of New England. Free. This presentation on Special Needs Trusts will explain what a Special Needs Trust is, why opening one is beneficial to you[...]
Virtual Event, December 16th, 2022, with the DCR Universal Access Program. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities and[...]
Mondays, 2022, 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[...]
Boston, January 7th, 2023. “Masks Optional” 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 about[...]
Lynnfield, MA, January 8th, 2022. Free. Individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, families and friends are invited to join the MDSC for their second annual Ice Skating event. * Skates, snacks & drinks included. During the[...]
Webinar, January 10th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
Virtual Town Hall, January 10th, 2023 with The Parent/Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are only for people with lived experience, including Family Members, Family Partners, Family Support Specialists, Parent/Caregivers, Others in Family Support[...]
Webinar, January 10th & 24th, 2023, with the Autism / Asperger Network of New England. Free. Do you feel like you lose track of deadlines and due dates, or that you don’t know the best way[...]
Virtual Event, January 11th, 2023, 5 p.m., with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education (DESE). Virtual focus groups for caregivers in Massachusetts will[...]
Cambridge, MA, January 15th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]
Cambridge, MA, January 18th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]
Online, January 18th, 2023, with TechACCESS of RI. Digital technology is for everyone but can be overwhelming. If we aren’t an “expert”, we might feel like we can’t properly support our students. Additionally, digital tools already[...]
Webinar, January 18th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Kellsey Donovan, Associate Program Manager, Teen and Adult Services at the MGH Aspire Program, and Stephen DeFilippo, Associate Program[...]
Cambridge, MA, January 19th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]
Virtual Meeting, January 23rd, 2023, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Needham, Newton, Norfolk,[...]
Webinar, January 10th & 24th, 2023, with the Autism / Asperger Network of New England. Free. Do you feel like you lose track of deadlines and due dates, or that you don’t know the best way[...]
Webinar and Needham in person, January 26th, 2023, Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility with the Needham, MA, SEPAC-Special Education Parent Advisory Council. * This presentation covers the referral and evaluation processes that determine whether a[...]
Lexington, MA and Webinar, January 26th, 2022, with the Bridgewell Center. Ryan Plosker, Executive Director and Founder of New England Academy, will be the presenter. Identifying and Understanding the Bully – Dr. Plosker will discuss the[...]
Boston, February 4th, 2023. “Masks On” mandatory event. All Masks On! All staff and visitors ages 2 and older are required to wear masks with no exceptions. Families with any types of needs must be[...]
Webinar, February 6th, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Join a workshop with Q&A for parents and guardians on the ins and outs of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with[...]
Webinar, February 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
Webinar, February 15th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Yamini Howe, Assistant in Pediatrics, MGH Instructor Harvard Medical School, and Michelle Palumbo, Assistant in Pediatrics, Instructor in Pediatrics[...]
Boston, March 4th, 2023. “Masks Optional” 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 about[...]
Boston, MA, March 5th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]
Online, March 8th, 2023, with TechACCESS of RI. Are you working with a nonspeaking child for the first time? Do you have a student using AAC inconsistently or in ineffective ways? * You might be[...]
Boston, MA, March 9th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]
Boston, MA, March 11th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]
Springfield, March 12th & 13th, 2023, in-person at the JCC Springfield. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. * Housed out of the Kehillah (Special Needs) Department at the Springfield JCC, Project R.I.D.E.[...]
Webinar, March 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
Webinar, March 14th, 2023, with Inclusion Matters, the West Bridgewater, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. Talking with our kids and teens about sexuality can be hard–especially when they have special needs. *[...]
Webinar, March 15th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speaker will be Chris Keary, MD Behavioral Director, Angelman Syndrome Behavioral Clinic Staff Psychiatrist, Lurie Center for Autism, Assistant Program Director, Multidisciplinary[...]
Boston, March 17th, 2023. “Masks Optional” 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 about[...]
Auditions in Acton, MA, March 24th – 31st, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...]
Auditions in Acton, MA, April 1st & 2nd, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...]
Symphony Hall, Boston, April 1st, 2023. For All Ages. Family Concert: Young at Heart: A Musical Look at Curiosity, Creativity and Courage. * Sensory-friendly concerts are designed for people of any age with an autism[...]
Webinar, April 11th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
Virtual Conference, Marlborugh, Ma, May 1st & Virtual Session, May 2nd, 2023. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]
Webinar, May 9th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
Shirley, Massachusetts, June 4th 2023. Dr. Temple Grandin is a world-renowned adult with autism, autism spokesperson, professor of animal science at Colorado State University, and author of Thinking in Pictures, Emergence: Labeled Autistic, The Way[...]
Artesani Park/Herter Park, Brighton, MA, June 10th, 2023, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. With the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Universal Access Program. Free and open to the public. 2023 Vendors, Supports and[...]
Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. The confusing and challenging behaviors children often demonstrate cause parents, teachers, and therapists to ask the question: Is it sensory or is it behavior? * Hear[...]
Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
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