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.
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[...]
Online, June 21st – July 25th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. Open to all parents and family members in Massachusetts who want to learn more about participating on[...]
Through June 24th – 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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Online, July 7th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network of Watertown, MA. For parents of children, teens and young adults up to age 22. * Parenting in the time of COVID-19 is especially difficult[...]
Virtual Group, July 7th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, 7 de julio de 2022, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el[...]
Hingham, MA, July 7, 2022. This event is intended 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[...]
Webinar, July 7th, 2022, with the MGH Aspire Program for Autism in Lexington. Free. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of elementary school-aged children with ASD or a similar social profile who are[...]
Webinar, July 8th, 2022, with the League School of Greater Boston. Free and open to the public. Presenter Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., PCC, will introduce the tools and demonstrate the coaching processes parents and professionals need to[...]
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.[...]
East Boston, July 9th, 2022. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England’s Sailing with Piers Park Sailing Center presents an event for ages 18+. * This is a great chance to meet other adults[...]
Hadley, MA, July 11th – August 2oth, 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,[...]
Virtual Support, July 12th, 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, July 12th & 13th, 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[...]
Holyoke, MA, July 13th, 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[...]
Virtual Group, July 14th, 2022, 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[...]
Webinar, July 14th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Free. Asperger/Autism 102: What’s Next? – A Workshop for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children/Teens/Young Adults (through age 22). * Families are often unsure[...]
Webinar, July 14th, 2022, with an Autism Support Center in Needham, MA. Free. Many children develop restrictive eating habits that can make meals more difficult for the whole family. * Learn how to best support[...]
Hampton, NH, July 14th, 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,[...]
Submission Deadlines for both are July 15th, 2022 – with the the Institute for Community Inclusion of Massachusetts. The Gopen and Crocker Fellowships are sponsored by Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities and their Network partners: The Institute[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Webinar, July 19th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Free. Meet the AANE’s new executive director Brenda Dater, for a live, online community chat. * Whether you are an autistic adult,[...]
Webinar, July 20th, 2022, with the MGH Aspire Program for Autism in Lexington. Free. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of elementary school-aged children with ASD or a similar social profile who have[...]
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.[...]
Webinar, July 27th, 2022, with Autism Housing Pathways in Bedford, MA, This is a business meeting, discussing updates on governmental affairs that affect disability housing, our family training and other outreach efforts, and a summary of[...]
Webinar, August 3rd, 2022, with the MGH Aspire Program for Autism in Lexington. Free. This workshop is intended for parents and caregivers of elementary school-aged children with ASD or a similar social profile who have[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
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[...]
Holyoke/Springfield, sign ups ongoing until August 5th, 2022, or when they hit their max participants of players. The actual playing season runs September 11th – October 16th, 2022. * The Miracle League of Western Massachusetts[...]
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,[...]
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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