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May 17 (Tuesday)
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“My Time” Parent Space to Learn Calming & Soothing Strategies
"My Time" Parent Space to Learn Calming & Soothing Strategies
May 17 – Jun 28 all-day
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.[...]
May 25 (Wednesday)
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Bureau of Special Education Appeals “Mediation & Facilitation” for South Shore Families
Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation" for South Shore Families
May 25 all-day
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[...]
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What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit?
What is an Accessory Dwelling Unit?
May 25 all-day
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[...]
May 26 (Thursday)
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Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis
Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis
May 26 all-day
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[...]
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Therapeutic Program for Adults in Reading “Nature Connection”
Therapeutic Program for Adults in Reading "Nature Connection"
May 26 all-day
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[...]
May 28 (Saturday)
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Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham
May 28 all-day
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[...]
May 29 (Sunday)
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Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages
Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages
May 29 all-day
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[...]
May 31 (Tuesday)
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Mental Wellness for Kids and Teens
Mental Wellness for Kids and Teens
May 31 all-day
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[...]
June 2 (Thursday)
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Accessible Martial Arts Event with Easterseals Massachusetts
Accessible Martial Arts Event with Easterseals Massachusetts
Jun 2 all-day
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[...]
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Medical Necessity – What Is It & How Do You Document?
Medical Necessity – What Is It & How Do You Document?
Jun 2 all-day
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[...]
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What Is Neurodiversity?
What Is Neurodiversity?
Jun 2 all-day
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[...]
June 3 (Friday)
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Massachusetts’ Family Mental-Health Conference
Massachusetts' Family Mental-Health Conference
Jun 3 all-day
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[...]
June 4 (Saturday)
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“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
"Morningstar Access" Boston Children's Museum
Jun 4 all-day
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[...]
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Facilitating Independence Workshop
Facilitating Independence Workshop
Jun 4 all-day
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[...]
June 7 (Tuesday)
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Assistance for Applying for DDS Services
Assistance for Applying for DDS Services
Jun 7 all-day
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[...]
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Breaking Down Bike Riding Skills through the lens of a PT and OT
Breaking Down Bike Riding Skills through the lens of a PT and OT
Jun 7 all-day
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.[...]
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Scaling & Sustaining the Shift in Discipline School-wide
Scaling & Sustaining the Shift in Discipline School-wide
Jun 7 all-day
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[...]
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The Connections Between Parent & Child Mental Health
The Connections Between Parent & Child Mental Health
Jun 7 all-day
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[...]
June 8 (Wednesday)
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Sensory Friendly Performance of “Fairview”
Sensory Friendly Performance of "Fairview"
Jun 8 all-day
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[...]
June 9 (Thursday)
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Special Needs Workshop: Planning 101
Special Needs Workshop: Planning 101
Jun 9 all-day
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[...]
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The Trauma Sensitive IEP Part 2
The Trauma Sensitive IEP Part 2
Jun 9 all-day
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[...]
June 11 (Saturday)
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Adaptive Kayaking in Holyoke
Adaptive Kayaking in Holyoke
Jun 11 – Sep 17 all-day
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[...]
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Epilepsy Education Day with Epilepsy Foundation New England
Epilepsy Education Day with Epilepsy Foundation New England
Jun 11 all-day
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[...]
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Family Fun Day with the Department of Developmental Services
Family Fun Day with the Department of Developmental Services
Jun 11 all-day
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[...]
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Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham
Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham
Jun 11 all-day
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[...]
June 13 (Monday)
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Dual Recovery Conference with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Dual Recovery Conference with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
Jun 13 all-day
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[...]
June 14 (Tuesday)
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Assistive Technology Fair with the Department of Developmental Services
Assistive Technology Fair with the Department of Developmental Services
Jun 14 all-day
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
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Estate Planning for Special Needs
Estate Planning for Special Needs
Jun 14 all-day
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,[...]
June 15 (Wednesday)
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Co-Teaching & Collaboration in Inclusive Classrooms
Co-Teaching & Collaboration in Inclusive Classrooms
Jun 15 all-day
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[...]
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Navigating Disability Services & Supports -Identifying Options and Discovering Possibilities
Navigating Disability Services & Supports -Identifying Options and Discovering Possibilities
Jun 15 all-day
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[...]
June 16 (Thursday)
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Free Supports & Benefits From DDS and The Arc
Free Supports & Benefits From DDS and The Arc
Jun 16 all-day
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[...]
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Teaching Children with Autism How to Make Requests
Teaching Children with Autism How to Make Requests
Jun 16 all-day
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[...]
June 18 (Saturday)
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Adaptive Sports New England Track Meet: Braintree
Adaptive Sports New England Track Meet: Braintree
Jun 18 all-day
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. *[...]
June 24 (Friday)
Tickets
Adaptive Ski Day in Worcester
Adaptive Ski Day in Worcester
Jun 24 all-day
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[...]
Tickets
ASL, Open Captioning & Sensory-Friendly Performances of “The Lightening Thief”
ASL, Open Captioning & Sensory-Friendly Performances of "The Lightening Thief"
Jun 24 – Jun 25 all-day
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[...]
June 25 (Saturday)
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Audio Described, ASL, Open Captioning & Sensory-Friendly Performances of “The Lightening Thief”
Audio Described, ASL, Open Captioning & Sensory-Friendly Performances of "The Lightening Thief"
Jun 25 – Jun 26 all-day
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[...]
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Bay State Games Para Swim Meet
Bay State Games Para Swim Meet
Jun 25 – Jun 26 all-day
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[...]
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Introduction to Adaptive Cycling
Introduction to Adaptive Cycling
Jun 25 all-day
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.[...]
June 27 (Monday)
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Parent Consultant Training Institute For Massachusetts Families: Summer 2022
Parent Consultant Training Institute For Massachusetts Families: Summer 2022
Jun 27 – Jul 1 all-day
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[...]
June 29 (Wednesday)
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Bureau of Special Education Appeals “Mediation & Facilitation”
Bureau of Special Education Appeals "Mediation & Facilitation"
Jun 29 all-day
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[...]
June 30 (Thursday)
Tickets
Surfing with Smiles
Surfing with Smiles
Jun 30 all-day
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,[...]
July 16 (Saturday)
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Bay State Games Para Track & Field Meet
Bay State Games Para Track & Field Meet
Jul 16 – Jul 30 all-day
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[...]
July 21 (Thursday)
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2022 “REV UP MA” Conference
2022 "REV UP MA" Conference
Jul 21 all-day
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[...]
July 23 (Saturday)
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Introduction to Adaptive Cycling
Introduction to Adaptive Cycling
Jul 23 all-day
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.[...]
August 6 (Saturday)
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Introduction to Adaptive Cycling
Introduction to Adaptive Cycling
Aug 6 all-day
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.[...]
August 10 (Wednesday)
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Adaptive Ski Day in Webster
Adaptive Ski Day in Webster
Aug 10 all-day
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[...]
August 17 (Wednesday)
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ASD and Restricted Diets – Helping Your Child Stay Healthy
ASD and Restricted Diets - Helping Your Child Stay Healthy
Aug 17 all-day
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[...]
September 23 (Friday)
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Training for Special Education Parent Advisory Councils in Massachusetts
Training for Special Education Parent Advisory Councils in Massachusetts
Sep 23 all-day
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[...]
September 25 (Sunday)
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Special-Needs & Community Resource Fair
Special-Needs & Community Resource Fair
Sep 25 all-day
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[...]
September 27 (Tuesday)
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Is My Child a Picky Eater or a Problem Feeder?
Is My Child a Picky Eater or a Problem Feeder?
Sep 27 all-day
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[...]
October 27 (Thursday)
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Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s Summit 2022
Massachusetts' Office on Disability's Summit 2022
Oct 27 all-day
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[...]
November 2 (Wednesday)
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“A View from All Sides” Virtual Family Support Training Conference
"A View from All Sides" Virtual Family Support Training Conference
Nov 2 – Nov 3 all-day
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[...]
November 17 (Thursday)
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Assistive Technology Conference of New England
Assistive Technology Conference of New England
Nov 17 – Nov 18 all-day
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[...]
May – November 2022 May – Nov 2022

Transition to Adult Programs

Employment for People with Special Needs and Disabilities in Massachusetts DI 5251600027

  • City of Boston Summer Internship Program for College Students with Disabilities

    Boston, MA, Application for Summer 2022 accepted on a rolling basis. City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities  – Summer Internship Program for College …Read More »
  • Post-Secondary Success Starts Early through Participation and Engagement in CBI

    Online, May 3rd, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England. Youth with disabilities experience poor employment outcomes upon …Read More »
  • Threshold Program Virtual Information Session for Diverse Learners

    Virtual Information Session, May 4th & June 1st, 2022, with Lesley University Threshold Program in Cambridge, MA. This virtual open house will offer young adults with diverse learning differences and …Read More »
  • Disability Transition Support for Under-Resourced Individuals & Families In Greater Boston

    Webinar, May 4, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. A Forum for Families and Professional Partners ofTransition Age Youth, and Young Adults, ages 14-25.* Translation available in Chinese, Haitian Creole, …Read More »


 

 

  • Transition Forum: Supporting Under Resourced Individuals & Families in the Greater Boston Area

    April 27, 2022
    Webinar, May 4th, 2022, 6 p.m. with the Arc of Massachusetts. A Forum for Families and Professional Partners of Transition Age Youth, and Young Adults, ages …Read More »
  • Parents of Transition Age Youth Support Group

    April 27, 2022
    Virtual Support for Worcester area families, May 4th & 18th, 2022, with The Parent Professional Advocacy Network (PPAL) has Transition Age Youth parent-support group for those wanting …Read More »

  • North Central Massachusetts Parents of Transition Age Youth Support Group

    Virtual Event – May 5th – 26th, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League.  PPAL’s Social Support Group is a confidential support group for families raising a …Read More »
  • Supported Decision-Making Workshop: In Vietnamese

    Hội thảo trên web, 12 tháng 5, năm 2022 (May 5th). Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt. Hổ trợ Cộng Đồng Các Gia Đình Việt có Con Em …Read More »
  • MassRehab Transition Services Family Workshop

    Lakeville, MA, May 5th, 2022, with the Freetown Lakeville SEPAC. Join Freetown-Lakeville SEPAC for a presentation by Joe Fernandes and Michael Roussos from MRC about transition …Read More »
  • Disability Benefits & Transition Age Youth

    Webinar, May 10th, 2022, with the Employment First / Institute for Community Inclusion with UMass Boston. The Institute for Community Inclusion, with funding from the Department …Read More »
  • Merrimack Valley Transition Coffee Hour

    MassHealth funded Adult Family/Foster Care Program – Virtual Meetup, April 12th, 2022. TOPIC: TBA.With the Merrimack Valley Transition Coffee Hour at the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport Family Support …Read More »
  • What Happens When a Parent Retires when They Have a Child with a Disability

    Webinar, May 10th, 2022. Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts (AFAM) and the Autism Alliance will host Attorney Svetlana Uimenkova of the Disability Law Center . * Join …Read More »
  • Transition Support Groups for North Shore Families

    Webinars, May 11th – June 8th, 2022, with the Northeast Arc of Family Support Center of Danvers, MA.   Webinar Series to help guide and prepare …Read More »
  • Foundation for Faces Young-Adult Virtual Meetup

    Virtual Support, June 9th, 2022. Free, with Foundation for Faces of Children of Brookline, MA . This event is for those living in one of the …Read More »
  • Advocates in Motion Event with the MDSC

    May 15th, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Free. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’s Advocates in Motion (AIM) program provides an inclusive, interactive events each month for …Read More »
  • Paving the Way to Age 22 – To Whom Do I Turn (and when)?

    Webinar, May 17th, 2022, with the Minuteman Arc of Concord, MA. Presenters from the Department of Developmental Services will address the Chapter 688 referral process and its …Read More »
  • Vocational Rehabilitation How, Why & When: Part 2

    Webinar, May 17th, 2022, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. This is event is for families, Youth/Young adults with disabilities and Adult System representatives and …Read More »
  • The Merrimack Valley Self Advocates Meeting

    Virtual Event, May 17th, 2022, 5 p.m., with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, MA. The Merrimack Valley Self Advocates invites young adults with special needs to join …Read More »
  • Adult Siblings “Sharing Space” Workshop

    Virtual Event, May 18th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. Join in on their Sharing Space for adult siblings to share joys and concerns related …Read More »
  • Dating on the Spectrum

    Webinar, May 18th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join a Discussion with presenters Brett Mulder, PsyD and Alyssa Travers, PhDDating on …Read More »
  • B.A.D. Online Groups for Young Men with Disabilities in Massachusetts

    Virtual Groups, May 18th, 2022, with Easter Seals Massachusetts. Brothers Against Discrimination (B.A.D.): Empowering Young Men With Disabilities is a mentoring program for teens and young …Read More »
  • Navigating Services & Supports Transition Workshop

    Webinars, May 18th Spring/Summer, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Arc of Massachusetts Transition Webinars will offer different topics each month as group consultations. No matter …Read More »
  • College Admissions for Complex Students

    Webinar, May 24th, 2022, with Signet Education Lexington, MA. Especially for neurodiverse students, navigating key elements of this process. College Admissions for Complex Students: The process …Read More »
  • Self Advocacy Impact Lab

    Webinars, May 25th & June 22nd, 2022, with the Mass Advocates Standing Strong Monthly Meeting. Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy, in partnership with Massachusetts Advocates Standing …Read More »
  • Massachusetts Commission for the Blind Internship Virtual Soft-Skills Training

    Virtual Event, May 25th, 2022. The Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) works to increase the percentage of individuals with a disability in the workforce.* Their …Read More »
  • Support Group for Caregivers of Adults 18+ with Developmental Disabilities

    Virtual Group, May 12th – 26, 2022, with Brigham and Women’s Hospital of Boston. Support Group for Caregivers of Adults 18+ with Developmental Disabilities. Participants do …Read More »
  • Effective Transition Planning: In Vietnamese

    Hội thảo trên web, 26 tháng 5, năm 2022 (May 26th). Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt. Hổ trợ Cộng Đồng Các Gia Đình Việt có Con Em …Read More »
  • Boundaries & Relationships for Teens & Young Adults with Special Needs

    Hadley, MA, in Person, through May 27th, 2022, with Whole Children of Hadley, MA. For ages 16+ with special needs. Want to make a friend? Get …Read More »
  • Healthy Relationships Group for Young Adults with Special Needs

    Online group, May 27th, and the last Friday of each month, with the Arc of Opportunity in Fitchburg, MA. * The Healthy Relationships group is an …Read More »
  • Epic Community Service for Disabilities: Boston & Worcester

    Boston and Worcester, May 2022 – May 2023 Program. Application Deadline was May 1st, 2022,EPIC Service Warriors is a service learning and leadership development program for …Read More »
  • MA Self-Advocates in the LGBTQ+ Community

    Online, May 31st & June 8th, 2022, and the last Tuesday of each month, with Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong. Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong Rainbow groups are …Read More »
  • Easter Seals Paid Internship Opportunity for Worcester, Springfield/Holyoke & Greenfield Communities

    Enrollment Deadline is April 29th, for Summer 2022. Easterseals Massachusetts has been awarded a one-year grant from the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation to build a digital literacy …Read More »
  • LEND Advanced Leadership Fellowship Program Fellowship for Disabilities

    * The deadline for the 2022-23 academic year is due June 1, 2022. The UMass Medical School Eunice Kennedy Shriver Fellowship Advanced Leadership Fellowship Program is …Read More »
  • Let’s Demystify Chapter 688 Referral for Adult Services

    Webinar, June 8th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts: The primary goal of filing a Chapter 688 referral is to plan for needed adult services for students …Read More »
  • Basic Rights in Transition Planning

    Webinar, June 8th, 2022, with the Hoosac Valley Regional School District in Cheshire, MA. (Pittsfield area). The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) workshop Basic …Read More »
  • Self-Advocacy through a Cultural Lens: In Vietnamese

    Hội thảo trên web, Ngày 9 tháng 6 năm 2022 (June 9th). Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt. Hổ trợ Cộng Đồng Các Gia Đình Việt có Con …Read More »
  • Creating Your Roadmap for the Transition to Adulthood

    Webinar, June 15th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Join a Discussion with presenters Renee Green, PhD and Julie O’Brien, LMHCCreating Your Roadmap …Read More »
  • Work Experience Program with the Massachusetts Office on Disability

    Virtual and in person program takes place June 13-16, 2022. Deadline for participant applications was April 15, 2022.* Work Experience Program – Closing the Disability Employment …Read More »
  • Reasonable Accommodations in Disability Employment

    Webinar, June 22nd, 2022, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability. Free. This workshop is part of the MOD’s Disability Disclosure in Employment Series. Learn about workshops CAP …Read More »
  • The Decision to Disclose – Disability Disclosure in Employment

    Webinar, June 22nd, 2022, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability. Free. This workshop is part of the MOD’s Disability Disclosure in Employment Series. Learn about workshops CAP …Read More »
  • Creating Agreement Transition Workshop For Families with Special Needs: In Vietnamese

    Hội thảo trên web, Ngày 23 tháng 6 năm 2022 (June 23rd) Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt. Hổ trợ Cộng Đồng Các Gia Đình Việt có Con …Read More »
  • Temple Grandin Featured at the Self Advocacy Conference for Western Mass

    Springfield, MA, June 25th, 2022, with the West Region Self Advocacy, a network for local self-advocacy groups in Western Massachusetts to work together. Keynote Speaker Dr. …Read More »
  • Parents of Young Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders Support Group

    On-line Support Group, through April 25th, 2022. This closed group is designed for parents and family members of transition-age youth (18-22) who have been diagnosed with …Read More »
  • Transportation Options with the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority

    Webinar, April 26th, 2022, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill/Newburyport. The Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority (MVRTA) a public transportation service that serves the northeast corner …Read More »
  • Mental Health After High School: How To Help Your Young Adults Help Themselves

    Webinar, April 26th, 2022, with the Winchester Coalition For A Safer Community, Winchester, MA. Did You Know that 75% of all mental health conditions start by …Read More »
  • What’s New in Orientation & Mobility Workshop

    Webinar, April 27th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB).  What’s New in Orientation & Mobility – Virtual Town Hall -from 12:00 P.M. to …Read More »
  • “Where Do I Start?” Workshop for Siblings of Those with Disabilities

    Webinar, April 27, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Where Do I Start? Who Do I Speak To? And What Should I Do if I’m Stuck? …Read More »
  • “Guardianship 103” Virtual Transition Support Group for Parents

    Online, April 27th, 2022, and the fourth Wednesday of each month, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. Once you have successfully completed your guardianship …Read More »
  • Transition to Adult Services for Massachusetts Families

    Webinar, April 27th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Deparment of Developmental Services. Free. The Parent-Peer Partnership Program Presents “Transition to Adult Services” hosted by the Massachusetts Department …Read More »
  • Integrating Health into the Transition IEP: In Vietnamese

    Hội thảo trên web, 28 tháng 4, năm 2022 (April 28th). Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt. Hổ trợ Cộng Đồng Các Gia Đình Việt có Con Em …Read More »
  • Massachusetts Youth Leadership Disability Forum

    Application Deadline – April 30th, 2022. Virtual Event, June 25th – 30th, 2022.The Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) is for youth and young adults with disabilities held …Read More »
  • “Whole Selves” Self Esteem, Intimacy & Consent for Special Needs Young Adults

    Virtual Event, through August 19th, 2022, with Pathlight, Greenfield, MA. The February 16th workshop is for parents and caregivers, and will briefly discuss components of how …Read More »
  • Career Launch For Adults with Visual Impairments aged 18-29

    Watertown, Winter/Spring 2022, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This program goal is to put young adults on path to self discovery and …Read More »
  • LGBTQIA Virtual Support Group For Ages 18 -30 with Special Needs

    Worcester, MA, Spring 2022, with Thrive in Marlboro & Worcester MA. Thrive’s LGBTQIA Support Group is for all people with special needs that identify as lesbian, …Read More »
  • Transition Planning Training

    Webinar, March 3rd, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Transition Planning Training.This presentation provides an understanding of the transition planning process, …Read More »
  • College Fair for Students with Learning Challenges: Woburn

    Virtual Event, March 30th, 2022, with the Woburn, Massachusetts Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Free. Designed specifically for students who learn differently. however it is open …Read More »
  • Transition Requirements Workshop for Massachusetts Special Education Coordinators & Directors

    Dedham,  MA, April 1, 2022.. Hear an overview of the current and emerging process requirements, with resource materials and activities related to IEP and TPF development.* Following …Read More »
  • Transition Training for Families with Special Needs

    Webinar, April 25th, 2022, with Seven Hill Family Support Center of Worcester. Join in as Rebecca Davis, Transition Projects Manager of the Federation for Children with …Read More »
  • Disability Listening & Learning Forum with the Mass Rehab Commission

    Webinar, April 12, 2022, with the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) helps individuals with disabilities to live and work independently. MRC is responsible …Read More »
  • Massachusetts Easter Seals Youth Leadership: Bridgewater

    Bridgewater, MA, In Person, April 19th, 2022.. Through the support of Mass Rehab Commission, YLN promotes self-advocacy and self-awareness for teens and young adults with disabilities …Read More »
  • “Guardianship 101” Virtual Transition Support Group for Parents

    Online March 3rd & 17th, 2022, or the 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month, with the with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. …Read More »
  • Self-Directed Services for Adults with Disabilities

    Webinar, March 28th, 2022, with the Seven Hills Support Centers of Central Massachusetts. Pam Hickey, DDS Regional Self-direction Manager, will explain the concept and answers questions …Read More »
  • Disability is a Qualification for Employment and that Matters to Business

    Webinar, April 13th, 2022, with the UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research & Education. Free and Open to the Public. The UMass Lowell CARE Expert Speaker …Read More »
  • DDS 101 Disability Transition-to-Adult Workshop

    Webinar, March 14th, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Free. The Transition Years: A Mini Series DDS 101 Training. * This workshop will provide …Read More »
  • Skills for Employment & Independent Living

    Webinar, April 14th, 2022, with Exceptional Lives of Boston, MA. Free and open to the public. It’s critical for young adults with disabilities to learn and …Read More »
  • In Our Words: Navigating the Disability Transition Years

    Webinar, March 21st, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Free. This presentation will introduce you to three  women who currently receive supports from DDS.* …Read More »

 




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