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.
Virtual Support Class, May 17th – June 26th, 2022, with Together for Kids, Worcester Family Partnership and Worcester Community Connections & the Worcester Family Resource Center of YOU, Inc., an affiliate of Seven Hills Foundation.[...]
Webinar, May 25th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...]
Winchester, MA, May 25th, 2022, with the Jenks Center. Sponsored by the Winchester Planning Board and the Housing Partnership Board. * Are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) allowed in Town? What is an ADU, isn’t that[...]
Webinar, May 26th, 2022, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing[...]
Reading Public Library, May 26, 2022. Join the Nature Connection for therapeutic and educational nature-based programs. * Participants will engage with plants, small animals, natural materials, and expressive arts. * Each month explore natural elements[...]
Hingham, MA, May 28th, 2022. This program offers a dedicated hour for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]
Somerville, May 29th, 2022. 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[...]
Webinar May 31st, 2022, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Growing up is difficult—it always has been. But more recently, the challenges that kids and teens face seem even more daunting. * From cyberbullying to[...]
Boston, June 2nd, 2022. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. * Join them at the Easterseals Boston office[...]
Webinar, June 2nd, 2022, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each[...]
Webinar, June 2nd, 2022, with the Carlisle, MA, SEPAC. Join Beverly Montgomery—a clinician specializing in executive functioning and social communication—in a virtual discussion about how a neurodiversity lens can help parents and the community around them[...]
Virtual Event, June 3rd, 2022, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. The Parent Professional’s Advocacy League’s family mental health conference is for all involved in family mental health challenges support and recovery for[...]
Boston, June 4th, 2022. “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[...]
Webinar, June 4th, 2022, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress and the 3-21 Foundation of Burlington, MA. The 3-21 Foundation’s mission is to promote advances in education and cognition for people with Down syndrome so[...]
Weymouth, MA, June 7th, 2022, with South Shore Support Services. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) provides supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder to enhance opportunities to become fully[...]
Webinar, June 7th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. A rite of passage, bike riding is a path to independence that builds confidence, yet it’s not an activity that comes naturally or at a magical age.[...]
Webinar, June 7th, 2022, with Think:Kids at Massachusetts General Hospital. The School Discipline Fix Book Club is a free book club with three separate sessions to discuss The School Discipline Fix by Stuart Ablon and[...]
Webinar June 7th, 2022, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. A child’s mental health is not just supported by their parents or caregivers—it can be shaped by them. * Mentally healthy children rely heavily on them[...]
Providence, RI, June 8th, 2022, with Trinity Rep Theater. This theater offers a series of moderately-adjusted performances of every show to meet the needs of audience members with autism, PTSD, and/or sensitivities to light and[...]
Virtual Event or In-person options in Rockland, MA, June 9, 2022. As a parent, you have the responsibility for making sure that your child’s future is well planned for, even after you are no longer[...]
Webinar, June 9th, 2022, with the Recruitment, Training, and Support Center (RTSC), a Project of the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. * Are you a Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent[...]
Holyoke, MA, June – 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[...]
Virtual Event, June 11th, 2022, with Epilepsy New England. Free. The Dartmouth-Hitchcock Epilepsy Center partners with Epilepsy Foundation New England to provide epilepsy education in New Hampshire and across northern New England (EFNE). * The Education[...]
Pope John Paul II Park, Dorchester, MA. June 11th, 2022. (Rain Date is June 18th, 2022) The Greater Boston Department Of Developmental Services And Greater Boston Family Support Centers Family Fun Day will have: • Face[...]
Hingham, MA, June 11th, 2022. This program offers a dedicated hour for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]
Virtual Event, May 18th & June 13th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and the New England ATTC Network. Learn about approaches to support and engage individuals in Dual Recovery. * Each date[...]
Danvers, MA, June 14th, 2022, with the Northeast Arc and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. * More information TBA from the DDS and the Northeast Arc. Share this event
Webinar, June 14th, 2022, 10 a.m., with a Massachusetts’ based special-needs law firm. Free. Learn why some wills do not work, even when drafted correctly, the necessary steps to protect your home from future nursing home expenses,[...]
Webinar, June 15th, 2022, with The Family Leadership Program at Multi Cultural Services of the Pioneer Valley in Western Massachusetts (MCS). MCS is an associate of Mass Families / MFOFC. The Family Leadership Program at[...]
Webinar, June 15th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts: No matter the age or stage, finding the right supports and services can be confusing and complicated. * This workshop is designed to help you with this[...]
Family Resource Center – Taunton/Attleboro, June 16th, 2022, with the Taunton, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. * The Taunton Special Education Parent Advisory Council welcomes representatives from both DDS (Department of Developmental[...]
Webinar, June 16, 2022, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Join a virtual training that provides families and caregivers with the basics on teaching requests. * Teaching a child functional communication by making requests[...]
Braintree, June 18th, 2022, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England hosts its 2022 Track Meet and Running Clinic. * Registrants can compete in the 60m, 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, and 1500m events. *[...]
Shrewsbury / Worcester, June 24th, 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[...]
Acton, MA, June 24th & 25th, 2022. There will also be two audio-described performances – on the evening of June 25 and the June 26 matinee. * Open Door Theater presents a rock musical that highlights[...]
Acton, MA, June 25th & 26th, 2022. The audio-described performances – are on the evening of June 25 and the June 26 matinee ONLY. * Open Door Theater presents a rock musical that highlights neurodiversity[...]
Wellesley, MA, June 25 & 26, 2022. Entry Deadline: June 17. Eligibility: * A full-time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. * A full-time student at a recognized academic institution in MA. * A[...]
Boston, Moakley Park, June 25th, 2022, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, MA. For summer 2022 the Boys & Girls club of Dorchester is offering Introduction to Cycling Clinic with the Northeast Passage.[...]
Online, June 27th – August 8th, 2022, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. The Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) is an intensive training program with 40-54 hours of[...]
Webinar, June 29th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...]
Hampton, NH, June 30th, 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,[...]
Weston, MA, July 16th, 2022. Registration deadline July 1st, 2022. Eligibility: Athletes must also meet at least one of the criteria below: A full time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont A[...]
Virtual Event, Thursday, July 21, 2022, with the Disability Law Center, Inc. Free. 2022 REV UP MA Conference will highlight barriers to accessible voting in Massachusetts, how to get out the disability vote, and why[...]
Boston, Moakley Park, July 23rd, 2022, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, MA. For summer 2022 the Boys & Girls club of Dorchester is offering Introduction to Cycling Clinic with the Northeast Passage.[...]
Boston, Moakley Park, August 6th, 2022, with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, MA. For summer 2022 the Boys & Girls club of Dorchester is offering Introduction to Cycling Clinic with the Northeast Passage.[...]
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[...]
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, 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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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