Disability Camps, Workshops and Events in Greater Massachucetts
Expos, Speakers & Conferences
Inclusive summer camps and programs for families with special needs in the Greater Massachusetts communities may be viewed on our Camp Page. Find organizations from across the state that offer support for a variety of challenges, including Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, and more.
Your Differently-Abled Family Member CAN go to the Beach this Summer! Massachusetts’ has accessible spray pools, beaches and parks with ramps, and offer wheelchairs that navigate sand and/or can float in the water. Enjoy a fun summer that is accessible and includes everyone. More information may be found on our Beaches and Parks page for Families with Disabilities in Massachusetts.
July 8th – August 16th, 2022. Free. For ages 5 -12, and 13+. In partnership with the MA Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program, Easterseals Massachusetts is offering an adaptive recreational swim program.[...]
Medford, MA, July 9th – August 13th, 2022,with Adaptive Sports New England. Want to try to hit a beeping baseball? Run to a buzzing base? * Adaptive Sports New England is introducing Beep Baseball as[...]
Hadley, MA, July 11th – August 20th, 2022, in person, with Whole Children. For ages 10-16 with special needs. * In this clinic, students explore a wide range of emotions with a focus on happiness, anger,[...]
Webinar Series, July 18th – August 22nd, 2022, with HMEA’s Autism Resource Center of Worcester, MA. Are you very smart and do well in school but struggle with organizing, time management, prioritizing? These are examples of[...]
Adaptive Kayaking in Concord, Goshen, Natick, Worcester, July 6th – August 30th, 2022. The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program offers adaptive and accessible kayaking in state parks. * Goshen, Natick & Worcester: Join All[...]
Through through September 7th, 2022. Brewster, Charlestown, South Hamilton With Spaulding Rehabilitation. For All abilities and all ages – there are some limitations, please see below. * Adaptive kayaking. Whether paddling solo or in tandem,[...]
Esplanade, Boston, July 6th – August 31st, 2022, with Adaptive Sports New England. Free. Sailors ages 6-18 who have a visual or mobility impairment will meet to learn the basics of sailing. * This free[...]
Charlestown, Peabody and Brewster, MA, June 27th – October 19th, 2022, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. All abilities welcome. * Charlestown location – Cycling along the Charlestown area Harborwalk. An experienced clinician or staff member will[...]
Holyoke, MA, through September 2022. With the Center for Human Development (CHD) in Western Massachusetts. This program is for kids and adults of all ability levels. * If you need extra assistance they ask that[...]
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, August 8th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’s (MDSC) support group for family members who have a loved one with Down syndrome and a mental health diagnosis.[...]
East Sandwich, MA, August 9th, 2022. Free. Part of a Summer Autism Lecture Series for the general public to learn about Autism from leading researchers in the field. Co-hosted by Pediatric Neurologist Margaret Bauman, David[...]
Virtual Event, August 9th, 2022, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Register now for August PPAL Statewide Meeting. PPAL Statewide Meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health[...]
Virtual Support, August 9th, 2022. Free, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA . This event is for parents living in one of the New England states. Parents of ALL craniofacial conditions and[...]
Virtual Group, August 9th & 10th, 2022, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with[...]
Webster, MA, August 10th, 2022, with the Webster Water Ski Collective. * This event may be sold out – please check with the host. For any disability, ages 3-24 with disabilities skiing for the first[...]
Holyoke, MA, August 10th, 2022, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This parent/caregiver group is in-person with refreshments. Please note that childcare will not be available during this group. * The Support Group is facilitated[...]
Boylston, MA, June 15th, July 13th, August 10th. In partnership with HMEA’s Autism Resource Central of Worcester, the New England Botanic Garden at Tower Hill will host a series of sensory-friendly evenings. * They invite[...]
Hampton, NH, August 11th, 2022. Free. An event for people with special needs and abilities to learn how to surf, and is open for any and all ages. Join in on a night of surfing,[...]
Virtual Event, August 11th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts and its partners recently announced two upcoming nonpartisan Virtual Disability Forums for the Democratic and Republican candidates running for both Governor and[...]
Providence, RI, August 12th, 2022. Free. Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE), located in Providence, RI, in partnership with EPIC Players and the Die-Cast Collective, presents the 2nd Annual Neurodiversity New Play Festival. * This year’s festival[...]
Providence, RI, August 12th, 2022. Free. Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE), located in Providence, RI, in partnership with EPIC Players and the Die-Cast Collective, presents the 2nd Annual Neurodiversity New Play Festival. * This year’s festival[...]
Springfield, MA, Spring & Summer 2022. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum, will host Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the second Saturday of each month, 9 am to 11 am. *[...]
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[...]
Webinar, August 17th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Join an discussion with Presenters: Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN and Sarah Kadzielski, MD. About the speakers: *Dominica Nichols, PhD, RD, LDN is[...]
Webinar, August 17th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. It’s already “Back-to-School” time. In June, you and your child managed to transition from the structured routine of school to the jumble of childcare[...]
Webinar, August 18th, 2022, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. Addressing Back to School Anxiety: How to Plan for a Resilient Year Ahead. After more than two years of living with COVID, this back to[...]
Virtual Group, August 18th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, el 18 de agusto, 2022, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el[...]
Virtual Group, August 25th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, el 25 de agusto, 2022, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el[...]
Northhampton, MA, August 30th, 2022. Free. This is an informal event that offers an opportunity to network with other SEPAC chairs, discuss common challenges and brainstorm for the school year ahead. * Organized and coordinated[...]
Webinar, August 30, 2022, with the Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Are you eligible for MassHealth? Do you have questions about MassHealth eligibility? How can the My Ombudsman program help MassHealth[...]
Boston, Fenway Park, September 4th, 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[...]
Virtual Event, September 6th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’s (MDSC) support group for family members who have a loved one with Down syndrome and a mental health diagnosis.[...]
Virtual Event, September 8th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts and its partners recently announced two upcoming nonpartisan Virtual Disability Forums for the Democratic and Republican candidates running for both Governor[...]
Hadley, MA, September 10th, 2022, with Whole Children / Pathlight Program. Free. Whole Children will be hosting a free Open House Kids Carnival on September 10 from 10 am-2 pm. * All families welcome. * There[...]
Springfield, MA, Spring & Summer 2022. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum, will host Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the second Saturday of each month, 9 am to 11 am. *[...]
Webinar, September 13th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB). Join the MCB’s Virtual Town Hall, focusing on “The Importance of Rehabilitation Teaching”. * Presentations from MCB program experts and consumers will address[...]
Webinar, September 15th, 2022, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. This program is intended for parents, caregivers, family members, youth workers, and caring adults interested in learning[...]
Worcester, MA, September 21st, 2022, with the Spina Bifida Association of New England. Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England, Coloplast, and medical professionals from Yale-New Haven on September 21st at the Woo Sox. *[...]
Webinar, September 23rd, 2022, with The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). * 2021-2022 Family Engagement Professional Development Opportunities * Family Engagement Coordinators Networking & Professional Development Series. The MA Department of Elementary and[...]
Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth, MA, September 25th, 2022. Time TBA. Free. The Dartmouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council Southeastern MA Community Resource & Craft Fair will feature over 125 representatives from Local Community Resources, artists[...]
Webinar, September 27th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This webinar will help parents, caregivers and professionals understand the difference between picky eaters and problem feeders. * Participants will learn the signs of these issues[...]
Springfield, MA, September 29th, 2022. This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference is being sponsored by the HMEA’s Autism Resource Central of Worcester, MA. * Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents,[...]
Webinar, October 12th, 2022, with Inclusion Matters, the West Bridgewater, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. Inclusion Matters, in partnership with the East Bridgewater SEPAC, are hosting Dr. Ed Carter, professor of special[...]
Webinar, October 18th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This presentation will focus on the primary developmental milestones for motor, social-emotional, and communication skills for preschool-aged children. *Participants will learn about how to determine if it[...]
Mass General Brigham in Somerville, MA, October 27th, 2020. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the disability community. * Join MOD[...]
Virtual & In Person (Framingham, MA), November 2nd & 3rd, 2022. Registration will open in May 2022. This annual Family Support Training Conference offers learn from top experts in the field, meet colleagues from all[...]
Virtual Conference, November 5th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. The Daniel W. Rosenn AANE Connections Conference is for adults on the Autism Spectrum, parents, and professionals. The 2022 conference theme[...]
Warwick, RI, November 17th & 18th, 2022. State-of-the-art workshops, information and exhibits on the technologies that enhance and change the lives of persons with disabilities of all ages. * The conference focuses on uses of technology[...]
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. *[...]
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