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July 2023 – June 2024 Jul 2023 – Jun 2024
Jul
1
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Sep
30
Sat
Jul 1 – Sep 30 all-day
Grant for Local New England Area Therapeutic Programs
12:00 am
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Applications accepted July 1st – September 30th, 2023, with the Genesis Foundation of MA. A limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with genetic disorders,[...]
Sep
26
Tue
Oct
31
Tue
Sep 26 – Oct 31 all-day
Build Your ASD Parenting Binder for Home, School & Community
12:00 am
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Virtual Support Group, September – October, 2023, with the Aspire Program at Mass General Hospital. Parents and caregivers will learn how to customize a parenting guide (a comprehensive toolbox for home, school, and the community)[...]
Sep
30
Sat
Sep 30 all-day
"Ask an Audiologist" with Boston Children's Hospital
12:00 am
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Webinar, September 30th, 2023, with Boston Children’s Hospital. Virtual Saturday coffee chats with Alison Leschinski, SCD and Kalie Buchman, AuD. Parents and caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing children of all ages are welcome.[...]
Sep
30
Sat
Sep 30 all-day
Ellie Bloom Special Olympics
12:00 am
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Needham, September 30th, 2023, with the Charles River Center. Free. This event welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to participate in track and field events such as running and wheelchair dashes, basketball throws, ladderball,[...]
Sep
30
Sat
Sep 30 all-day
Family Leadership Training for Special-Needs Caregivers in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual and in person in Mansfield, Peabody, and Worcester, MA. September 30th, 2023, is the deadline for Fall 2023 and Winter 2024 programs. Free. Empowering families through TLC. This training that guides parents and caregivers,[...]
Sep
30
Sat
Sep 30 all-day
Northeastern ABA Virtual Conference with UMass Lowell
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Event, September 30th, 2023. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is hosting the 3rd annual Northeastern ABA virtual conference, which includes talks from a diverse group of exciting researchers and professionals in the field. * This[...]
Oct
3
Tue
Oct 3 all-day
"Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference
12:00 am
Tickets
Norwood, MA, October 3rd, 2023. “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference  – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability & Vision Loss, is a multi-tracked Educational Program reaching out to the needs of individuals,[...]
Oct
4
Wed
Oct 4 all-day
New SEPAC Officer Orientation
12:00 am
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Webinar, October 4th, 2023, with the MassPac at the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Attention Current MassPAC Members – MassPAC will be hosting a new SEPAC Officer Orientation on Wed., Oct. 4th at 7PM on[...]
Oct
7
Sat
Oct 7 all-day
Disability Resource Fair: Medford
12:00 am
Tickets
Brooks Elementary School, Medford, MA, October 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Saturday October 7, 2023 10 am – 2 pm. * Guest speakers include parents of children with disabilities &[...]
Oct
10
Tue
Oct 10 all-day
Stop It! Caregiver Behaviors that Impede Progress
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 10th, 2023, with Autism Connections in Northampton, MA. Parents and caregivers – How many of us are doing things for our children or loved ones with disabilities that we really shouldn’t continue to[...]
Oct
10
Tue
Oct 10 all-day
The IEP Team: Building Skills To Help Prepare For Your Child’s Next IEP Meeting
12:00 am
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Webinar, October 10th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]
Oct
10
Tue
Oct 10 all-day
Where Is The Data? A School Advocacy Conversation
12:00 am
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Webinar, October 10th, 2023, 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[...]
Oct
11
Wed
Oct 11 all-day
Charting the LifeCourse in Action Caregivers Series
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 11th, 2023, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]
Oct
12
Thu
Oct 12 all-day
Deaf Survivors Sexual Assault Awareness Webinars
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, October 12th, 2023, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]
Oct
13
Fri
Oct 13 all-day
Massachusetts's Celebrates International White Cane Day
12:00 am
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Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA, with the Massachusetts’ Commission for the Blind (MCB).  Join MCB online for an International White Cane Awareness Day Celebration. * Discuss the history of the white cane, the “White Cane[...]
Oct
13
Fri
Oct 13 all-day
State Complaints & School Discipline
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 13th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. Presented by Tim Sindelar & Michele Scavongeli. * Timothy A. Sindelar is a senior attorney at the EdLaw Project. Mr. Sindelar has represented hundreds[...]
Oct
14
Sat
Nov
4
Sat
Oct 14 – Nov 4 all-day
The Latino Leadership Program/Program de Liderzago para Padres Latinos
12:00 am
Tickets
Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Program de Liderzago para Padres Latinos. El Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos es un programa de capacitación de 25 horas diseñado para ayudar[...]
Oct
14
Sat
Oct 14 all-day
Waypoint on Wheels Adaptive Mobility Event
12:00 am
Tickets
Lexington, MA, October 14th, 2023, with Waypoint Adventures. Have you ever wanted to test out gear to see if it fits your needs? Have you ever wondered what the best off-road wheelchair or adaptive bike setup[...]
Oct
15
Sun
Oct 15 all-day
Ron Suskind "Life Animated" Autism Author
12:00 am
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MIT Welcome Center, Cambridge, MA, October 15th, 2023. Cambridge Camping hosts Ron Suskind, a Pulitzer Prize winning who will share his story of raising a child with autism and the journey of love, connection, meaning[...]
Oct
16
Mon
Oct 16 all-day
Basic Rights in Special Education Parent Training
12:00 am
Tickets
Haverhill High School Library, Haverhill, MA, October 16th, 2023, with the Haverhill, SEPAC, 6:30 p.m. For seasoned parents, this is an opportunity to brush up on your knowledge of basic rights. Families that are new to[...]
Oct
18
Wed
Oct 18 all-day
Basic Rights in Special Education
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, Ocober 18th, 2023, with the Wakefield, MA, SEPAC. Open to the Public, This Basic Rights workshop will provide families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under: * Individuals with Disabilities Education Act[...]
Oct
18
Wed
Oct 18 all-day
Psychopharmacology 102 for ASD
12:00 am
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Webinar, October 18th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington’s “Coffee & Convo” Parent Series.. The speaker will be Chris Keary, MD Behavioral Director, Angelman Syndrome Behavioral Clinic Staff Psychiatrist, Lurie Center for[...]
Oct
19
Thu
Oct 19 all-day
"The Truth About Reading" Dyslexia Screening
12:00 am
Tickets
Weymouth, MA, October 19th, 2023, with South Shore Stars. A symposium and movie screening presenting “The Truth About Reading” featuring experts in the field of dyslexia, providing an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of[...]
Oct
19
Thu
Oct 19 all-day
21 Shades Family Support On-Line Group with Massachusetts' Down Syndrome Congress
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Group, October 19th, 2023, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]
Oct
19
Thu
Oct 19 all-day
Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: Preschool Outcomes & State Systemic Improvement Plan
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, October 19th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]
Oct
20
Fri
Oct 20 all-day
Compassion Fatigue & the Art of Chronic Self-Care for Support Professionals
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 20th, 2023, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. This workshop will explore the highly individual ways that the work affects us as well as offering several strategies for chronic self-care. * Participants are welcome to[...]
Oct
21
Sat
Oct 21 all-day
Rare New England Virtual Conference "Power of Community"
12:00 am
Tickets
Providence, RI, October 21st, 2023. Free. Rare New England will host their annual “Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community with Information and Support”, and is for patients and families to obtain information[...]
Oct
21
Sat
Oct 21 all-day
Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention
12:00 am
Tickets
Weston, MA, October 21st, 2023. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience. *[...]
Oct
22
Sun
Oct 22 all-day
Assistive Technology Resource Fair for All Ages: Sharon
12:00 am
Tickets
Sharon, MA, October 22nd, 2023, with the Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC) in partnership with the Sharon Commission On Disabilities. Free. Learn about available no, low, and high tech devices. * Bring the[...]
Oct
23
Mon
Oct 23 all-day
IEP Parent Training
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 23rd, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. This IEP training session will be hosted by Rob Terreden, an ducational advocate with a background in Children’s Mental Health.  Rob also brings experience as[...]
Oct
23
Mon
24
Tue
Oct 23 – Oct 24 all-day
Sensory-Friendly hours at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Providence
12:00 am
Tickets
Providence, RI, October 23rd & 24th, 2023, 5 – 6:00 p.m. This year the Roger Williams Zoo will offer their annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular with sensory-friendly times at these designated hours only.  * Join a for[...]
Oct
24
Tue
Oct 24 all-day
Be Prepared for the Disability Transition-to-Adult Years: DDS 101
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 24th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Free. Be Prepared for the Transition Years DDS 101 Info Session. This free workshop will provide need to know information about the Department of[...]
Oct
24
Tue
Oct 24 all-day
Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: Disproportionate Representation
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, October 24th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]
Oct
27
Fri
28
Sat
Oct 27 – Oct 28 all-day
Daniel W. Rosenn Autism Connections Conference
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Conference, October 27th, 2023, with the Association for Asperger and Neurodiversity of Watertown, MA. The Daniel W. Rosenn AANE Connections Conference is a virtual gathering of Autistic individuals, their families, professionals, and allies to[...]
Nov
1
Wed
2
Thu
Nov 1 – Nov 2 all-day
"A View from All Sides" Virtual Family Support Training Conference
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual & In Person (Framingham, MA), November 1st & 2nd, 2023. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days[...]
Nov
4
Sat
Nov 4 all-day
Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf Conference
12:00 am
Tickets
Sutton, MA, November 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf. Free.  The “Stepping up. Breaking Down Walls. How? Together!”conference is open for everyone in Massachusetts. Enjoy workshops, panel discussions, general meeting and[...]
Nov
8
Wed
Nov 8 all-day
Charting the LifeCourse in Action Caregivers Series
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, November 8th, 2023, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]
Nov
8
Wed
Nov 8 all-day
New Hampshire Annual Statewide Caregiver’s Conference
12:00 am
Tickets
Concord, NH, November 8th, 2023 with the Coalition of Caring. 17th Annual Statewide Caregiver’s Conference. Free. An Online Listening and Learning Series, “Embracing and Overcoming Caregiver Compassion Fatigue”. * The coalition was created in October of[...]
Nov
9
Thu
Nov 9 all-day
Deaf Survivors Sexual Assault Awareness Webinars
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, November 9th, 2023, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]
Nov
13
Mon
Nov 13 all-day
Guardianship, Healthcare Proxy & Power Of Attorney
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, November 13th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. Guardianship, Healthcare Proxy, and Power of Attorney training with Betsy Johnson. * Virtual events may be attended outside of your typical geographical region. * Seven[...]
Nov
14
Tue
Nov 14 all-day
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Educators Forum
12:00 am
Tickets
College of the Holy Cross, Worcester, MA, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Join general and special educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, support professionals, and parents from around the state for a full-day of presentations led by experts[...]
Nov
16
Thu
Nov 16 all-day
21 Shades Family Support On-Line Group with Massachusetts' Down Syndrome Congress
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Group, November 16th, 2023, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]
Nov
16
Thu
Nov 16 all-day
Boston Special-Needs Resource Fair
12:00 am
Tickets
November 17th, 2023, with the Boston Public Schools SPEDPac. Location TBA. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (Boston SPEDPac) and the Office of Special Education at[...]
Nov
16
Thu
Nov 16 all-day
Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: Child Find & Early Childhood Transitions
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, November 16th,  2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]
Nov
16
Thu
17
Fri
Nov 16 – Nov 17 all-day
The Assistive Technology Conference of New England
12:00 am
Tickets
Warwick, RI, November 16th – 17th, 2023, hosted by TechACCESS of RI. The Assistive Technology Conference of New England is dedicated to technology, people with disabilities, families and professionals. Keynote Speaker: Sam Farmer. Sam Farmer[...]
Nov
27
Mon
Nov 27 all-day
Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation"
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, November 27th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’[...]
Dec
2
Sat
Dec 2 all-day
Boston Pops Sensory-Friendly Holiday Concert
12:00 am
Tickets
Boston, December 2nd, 2023. The show is designed for all families with children or adults with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities. This is a shortened 60-minute version of their standard Holiday Pops concert,[...]
Dec
5
Tue
Dec 5 all-day
School Avoidance & Refusal: The What, The Why and How To Help
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, December 5th, 2023, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. In this workshop, discuss a method of assessing the factors that lead a student to refuse and avoid school and an approach that involves direct collaboration[...]
Dec
6
Wed
Dec 6 all-day
Sensory Friendly & ASL "Nutcracker" with the Boston Ballet
12:00 am
Tickets
Boston, December 6th, 2023  This performance and in-theater experience is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet. * This one-of-a-kind performance has been[...]
Dec
7
Thu
Dec 7 all-day
Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: Secondary Transition & Post-School Outcomes
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, December 7th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]
Dec
13
Wed
Dec 13 all-day
Charting the LifeCourse in Action Caregivers Series
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, December 13th, 2023, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]
Dec
14
Thu
Dec 14 all-day
Deaf Survivors Sexual Assault Awareness Webinars
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, December 14th, 2023, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]
Dec
21
Thu
Dec 21 all-day
21 Shades Family Support On-Line Group with Massachusetts' Down Syndrome Congress
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Group, December 21st, 2023, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]
Jan
10
Wed
Jan 10 all-day
Charting the LifeCourse in Action Caregivers Series
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, January 10th, 2023, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]
Jan
11
Thu
Jan 11 all-day
Deaf Survivors Sexual Assault Awareness Webinars
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, January 11th, 2024, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]
Jan
11
Thu
Jan 11 all-day
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101)
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, January 11th, 2023. with the Massachusett Department of Developmental Services. What You Need to Know  – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services will provide this live webinar for individuals and families of all ages.[...]
Jan
11
Thu
Jan 11 all-day
Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: Assessment & Parent Involvement
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, January 11th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]
Jan
18
Thu
Jan 18 all-day
21 Shades Family Support On-Line Group with Massachusetts' Down Syndrome Congress
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Group, January 18th, 2024, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]
Feb
8
Thu
Feb 8 all-day
Deaf Survivors Sexual Assault Awareness Webinars
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, February 8th, 2024, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]
Feb
14
Wed
Feb 14 all-day
Charting the LifeCourse in Action Caregivers Series
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 14th, 2023, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]
Feb
15
Thu
Feb 15 all-day
21 Shades Family Support On-Line Group with Massachusetts' Down Syndrome Congress
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Group, February 15th, 2024, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]
Feb
26
Mon
Feb 26 all-day
Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation"
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, Februar 26th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’[...]
Feb
28
Wed
Feb 28 all-day
Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation"
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, Februar 28th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’[...]
Mar
21
Thu
Mar 21 all-day
21 Shades Family Support On-Line Group with Massachusetts' Down Syndrome Congress
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Group, March 21st, 2024, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]
Apr
2
Tue
Apr 2 all-day
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101)
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, April 2nd, 2023. with the Massachusett Department of Developmental Services. What You Need to Know  – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services will provide this live webinar for individuals and families of all ages.[...]
Apr
10
Wed
Apr 10 all-day
"Autism Connections" Conference in Western Mass
12:00 am
Tickets
Springfield, MA, April 10th, 2024, with Autism Connections (Pathlight) of Easthampton & Pittsfield, MA. The 32st Annual Autism Conference is for professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, and exhibitors to learn, inspire and make[...]
May
1
Wed
May 1 all-day
Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation"
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, May 1st, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’[...]
Jun
5
Wed
Jun 5 all-day
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101)
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, June 5th, 2023. with the Massachusett Department of Developmental Services. What You Need to Know  – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services will provide this live webinar for individuals and families of all ages.[...]
July 2023 – June 2024 Jul 2023 – Jun 2024

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Oct
2
Mon
Oct 2 all-day
Disability Transition Assessment: What, When, How
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 2nd, 2023, with the Riverside Family Support Center in Burlington. Every student on an IEP has the right to planning and services that prepare the student for postsecondary learning, independent living, community engagement,[...]
Oct
3
Tue
Dec
12
Tue
Oct 3 – Dec 12 all-day
Inclusive Social Enrichement Program for Ages 13+: Burlington
12:00 am
Tickets
Burlington, MA, October 3rd – December 12th, 2023, with Riverside Family Support Center. Free. Social Enrichment will be getting together as a group, working on social skills and building connections. Maximum 6 participants for each[...]
Oct
4
Wed
Oct 4 all-day
Supported Decision Making for Youth with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 4th, 2023, with the Institute for Comunnity Inclusion at UMass Boston. Are you a parent of a youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD)? @CommunityInclusion Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice (CYVYC) is[...]
Oct
5
Thu
Oct 5 all-day
Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration at the State House
12:00 am
Tickets
Boston, MA, October 5th, 2023. The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting the Inaugural National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration at the Massachusetts State House. * This event will convene people with[...]
Oct
7
Sat
Oct 7 all-day
The NextGen Careers Program at the Massachusetts Rehab Commission
12:00 am
Tickets
East Boston, MA, October 7th, 2023, with the the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join Diana Biagoli, NextGen Family Coordinator at The Federation for Children with Special Needs, to learn more about[...]
Oct
10
Tue
Oct 10 all-day
Connecting YOU(th) for Young Adults with Disabilities
12:00 am
Tickets
Virtual Event, October 10th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly virtual conversation for young adults by young adults. Ask questions. Meet other young adults like[...]
Oct
10
Tue
Oct 10 all-day
MassHealth's Adult Family Care & PCA programs for Adult Children with Disabilities
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 10th, 2023, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. * MassHealth’s Adult Family Care (AFC) and PCA programs both help pay for the caregiving of qualified adult children (including[...]
Oct
13
Fri
14
Sat
Oct 13 – Oct 14 all-day
"Planning a Life" - Making the Most Out of Disability Transition
12:00 am
Tickets
Northampton, MA, and Virtual Option, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Planning a Life (PAL) is a two-day transition conference for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with postsecondary transition-age youth with[...]
Oct
15
Sun
Oct 15 all-day
Open House for Diverse Learners
12:00 am
Tickets
Cambridge, MA, October 15th, 2023. With the Threshold Program at Lesley University. Expore a two-year, non-degree postsecondary program for young adults with diverse learning, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. * Find out more about dorm living,[...]
Oct
16
Mon
Nov
28
Tue
Oct 16 – Nov 28 all-day
Access to Arts Program in Boston & Cambridge
12:00 am
Tickets
Boston & Cambridge, October 16th – November 28th, 2023. Free. Open to youth ages 14-22. Access to Arts is an inclusive arts program for teens and young adults. The focus of the program is to explore[...]
Oct
17
Tue
Oct 17 all-day
Planeando una Transicion de Exito: Guia para los Padres
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas, con Arc of Massachusetts. Planeando una Transicion de Exito: Guia para los Padres, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas. * Este taller discutirá la importancia de[...]
Oct
18
Wed
Oct 18 all-day
"The Hangout" Inclusive Social Program for Ages 13 -22
12:00 am
Tickets
Millis, MA, September – November, 2023, with the Millis Recreation Department. Free. An inclusive and adaptive social event for teens and young adults of all abilities. Music, fun and lightly structured activities bring friends together each[...]
Oct
18
Wed
Oct 18 all-day
Problem-Solving Transition-to-Adult Workshops
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, with the Arc of Massachusetts, throughout 2023. Virtual Navigation Help with ARC staff. * Having issues navigating services? * Want tips on Turning 22? * Where do you start? Noon-1pm Jun 21 Jul 19th Aug 16[...]
Oct
21
Sat
Dec
16
Sat
Oct 21 – Dec 16 all-day
"Learning About Housing" for Families with Disabilities
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar Series, October 21st – December 16th, 2023, with Autism Housing Pathways of Winchester, MA. Learning About Housing is a 5 part Zoom series to help families determine housing options that might be appropriate for[...]
Oct
21
Sat
Oct 21 all-day
Community Game Day for Neurodivergent Pre-Teens & Teens
12:00 am
Tickets
Natick, MA, October 21st, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships. * This is[...]
Oct
21
Sat
Oct 21 all-day
Community Game Day for Neurodivergent Pre-Teens & Teens
12:00 am
Tickets
Natick, MA, October 21st, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships. * This is[...]
Oct
21
Sat
Oct 21 all-day
The NextGen Careers Program at the Massachusetts Rehab Commission
12:00 am
Tickets
Codman Square Library Branch, Boston, MA, October 21st, 2023, with the the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join Diana Biagoli, NextGen Family Coordinator at The Federation for Children with Special Needs, to[...]
Oct
23
Mon
Oct 23 all-day
Best Buddies Greater Boston Resource Fair
12:00 am
Tickets
Danvers, MA, October 23rd, 2023. Best Buddies in Massachusetts and Rhode Island works to enrich the lives of youth and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through their Friendship program, Jobs program, and Leadership Development[...]
Oct
23
Mon
Oct 23 all-day
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 23rd, 2023, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]
Oct
24
Tue
Oct 24 all-day
"Employment Matters" Conference in Worcester @ Worcester | Massachusetts | United States
12:00 am
Tickets
Worcester, MA, October 24th, 2023, with the Massachusetts APSE state chapter of APSE, the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst. Employment Matters! Coaching Practices and Management Strategies for an Inclusive Workforce is the theme for the 2023[...]
Oct
24
Tue
Oct 24 all-day
Disability Transition Planning: Transition from School to Adult Life
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, October 24th, 2023, with the Riverside Family Support Center of Burlington, MA. This webinar, hosted by Mass Advocates for Children’s Johanne Pino, addresses the transition planning and services required for youth with disabilities ages[...]
Oct
24
Tue
Oct 24 all-day
Planeando una Transicion de Exito: Guia para los Padres
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas, con Arc of Massachusetts. Planeando una Transicion de Exito: Guia para los Padres, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas. * Este taller discutirá la importancia de[...]
Oct
28
Sat
Oct 28 all-day
"Your Next Star Academy” Hands-on Training: Semester 1
12:00 am
Tickets
Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]
Nov
4
Sat
5
Sun
Nov 4 – Nov 5 all-day
"Planning a Life" - Making the Most Out of Disability (College and Beyond)
12:00 am
Tickets
Charlestown, MA, and Virtual Option, November 4th & 5th, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Planning a Life (PAL) is a two-day transition conference for parents, caregivers, and professionals working with[...]
Nov
14
Tue
Nov 14 all-day
Advocacy for MA DDS Self-Directed Services as Envisioned by the 2014 Real Lives Law
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]
Nov
15
Wed
Nov 15 all-day
"The Hangout" Inclusive Social Program for Ages 13 -22
12:00 am
Tickets
Millis, MA, September – November, 2023, with the Millis Recreation Department. Free. An inclusive and adaptive social event for teens and young adults of all abilities. Music, fun and lightly structured activities bring friends together each[...]
Nov
15
Wed
Nov 15 all-day
Problem-Solving Transition-to-Adult Workshops
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, with the Arc of Massachusetts, throughout 2023. Virtual Navigation Help with ARC staff. * Having issues navigating services? * Want tips on Turning 22? * Where do you start? Noon-1pm Jun 21 Jul 19th Aug 16[...]
Nov
18
Sat
Nov 18 all-day
Community Game Day for Neurodivergent Pre-Teens & Teens
12:00 am
Tickets
Natick, MA, November 18th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships. * This is[...]
Nov
18
Sat
Nov 18 all-day
Open House for Diverse Learners
12:00 am
Tickets
Cambridge, MA, November 18th, 2023. With the Threshold Program at Lesley University. Expore a two-year, non-degree postsecondary program for young adults with diverse learning, developmental, and intellectual disabilities. * Find out more about dorm living,[...]
Nov
27
Mon
Nov 27 all-day
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, November 27th, 2023, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]
Dec
9
Sat
Dec 9 all-day
"Your Next Star Academy” Hands-on Training: Semester 1
12:00 am
Tickets
Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]
Dec
18
Mon
Dec 18 all-day
Disability Transition Training for Massachusetts Families
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, December 18th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. This workshop addresses the transition planning and services required for youth with disabilities, ages 14-22, and focuses on the transition special education services needed to[...]
Dec
18
Mon
Dec 18 all-day
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, December 18th, 2023, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]
Dec
19
Tue
Dec 19 all-day
Community Game Day for Neurodivergent Pre-Teens & Teens
12:00 am
Tickets
Natick, MA, December 18th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships. * This is[...]
Dec
20
Wed
Dec 20 all-day
Problem-Solving Transition-to-Adult Workshops
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, with the Arc of Massachusetts, throughout 2023. Virtual Navigation Help with ARC staff. * Having issues navigating services? * Want tips on Turning 22? * Where do you start? Noon-1pm Jun 21 Jul 19th Aug 16[...]
Jan
6
Sat
Jan 6 all-day
"Your Next Star Academy” Hands-on Training: Semester 1
12:00 am
Tickets
Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]
Jan
16
Tue
Jan 16 all-day
Advocacy for MA DDS Self-Directed Services as Envisioned by the 2014 Real Lives Law
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]
Jan
22
Mon
Jan 22 all-day
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, January 22nd, 2024, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]
Feb
3
Sat
Feb 3 all-day
"Your Next Star Academy” Hands-on Training: Semester 1
12:00 am
Tickets
Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]
Feb
14
Wed
Feb 14 all-day
Supporting Young Adults with Autism After High School
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 14th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington’s “Coffee & Convo” Parent Series. The speaker will be Julie O’Brien, MEd, LMHC, is a family support clinician at the Lurie Center for[...]
Feb
26
Mon
Feb 26 all-day
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, February 26th, 2024, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]
Feb
28
Wed
Feb 28 all-day
"Work Without Limits" Career Fair
12:00 am
Tickets
February 29th, 2023, with the Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School.  The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities with inclusive employers. Job Candidates will:[...]
Mar
9
Sat
Mar 9 all-day
"Your Next Star Academy” Hands-on Training: Semester 2
12:00 am
Tickets
Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]
Mar
13
Wed
Mar 13 all-day
Combatting Unemployment in Autistic Adults
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, March 13th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington’s “Coffee & Convo” Parent Series. The speakers will Brett Mulder, PsyD, and Elise Wulff, MEd. About the speakers: * Elise Wulff oversees the[...]
Mar
19
Tue
Mar 19 all-day
Advocacy for MA DDS Self-Directed Services as Envisioned by the 2014 Real Lives Law
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]
Mar
25
Mon
Mar 25 all-day
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, March 25th, 2024, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]
Apr
6
Sat
Apr 6 all-day
"Your Next Star Academy” Hands-on Training: Semester 2
12:00 am
Tickets
Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]
Apr
22
Mon
Apr 22 all-day
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, April 22nd, 2024, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]
May
4
Sat
May 4 all-day
"Your Next Star Academy” Hands-on Training: Semester 2
12:00 am
Tickets
Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]
May
21
Tue
May 21 all-day
Advocacy for MA DDS Self-Directed Services as Envisioned by the 2014 Real Lives Law
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]
May
27
Mon
May 27 all-day
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinar, May 27th, 2024, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]
Jun
1
Sat
Jun 1 all-day
"Your Next Star Academy” Hands-on Training: Semester 2
12:00 am
Tickets
Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]
Sep
17
Tue
Sep 17 all-day
Advocacy for MA DDS Self-Directed Services as Envisioned by the 2014 Real Lives Law
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]
Nov
19
Tue
Nov 19 all-day
Advocacy for MA DDS Self-Directed Services as Envisioned by the 2014 Real Lives Law
12:00 am
Tickets
Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]
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