Online, January 11th – March 16th, 2022, with DEAF, Inc., of Massachusetts. The curriculum has been adapted to be taught in a Zoom presented format. * A strict cap of 15 students per class ensures[...]

Entrenamiento Virtual, el martes 25 de enero, El Programa de Autismo del Boston Medical Center. Público · Cualquier persona dentro o fuera de Facebook. *  El Programa de Autismo del Boston Medical Center está recibiendo[...]

Webinar, January 25th, 2022, with a learning disability support school based in Newton, MA. Open to the public. * In this session, Occupational Therapists Katie and Mandy will explain what sensory processing is, how difficulties[...]

January 26th, 2022, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment to all special kids. The auditoriums have their lights up, the sound turned down and audience members may dance,[...]

Webinar, January 26th, 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[...]

Webinar, January 26th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join an discussion with Elise Wulff, MEd and Shira Cohen. About the speakers * Elise Wulff, MEd, is Senior Program Manager, Child Services[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 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, January 27th, 2022, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPac). Presenters: Ellen Boiselle, Ph.D., Associate Director Learning Disabilities Program, Neurology Department, Boston Children’s Hospital Aidan Camman., YES! Ambassador, International Dyslexia[...]

Webinar January 27th, 2022, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Anxiety is something we all have, but too much anxiety has the potential to impact every part of a young person’s life, including their physical health,[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2022, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism discuss Inclusion. About the speaker: Patricia Menzel, is a member of autism’s “Lost Generation.” She has[...]

Virtual Support Group, January 28th, 2022. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. *  The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families[...]

Webinar, January 31st, 2022, with the Seven Hills Family Support Centers.Medical Ethicist Betsy Johnson of DDS will be presenting on the power of healthcare proxy and will discuss the intricacies of healthcare proxy and guardianship.[...]

Boston, February 5th, 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[...]

Online, February 7th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England.  This workshop will give participants an opportunity to learn the basics of video game accessibility and then apply[...]

Virtual Support, February 8th, 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[...]

Webinar, February 9th, 2022, Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility with the Brookline, MA, SEPAC-Special Education Parent Advisory Council * A free workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support[...]

Webinar, February 10th, 2022, with Inclusion Matters, the SEPAC of West Bridgewater, MA. The speaker will be the Chair of Inclusion Matters, Dr. Melissa Winchell. * Sharing from her own experiences including her child with[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2022, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress and the 3-21 Foundation of Burlington, MA. Inclusion is not a location, but a student-centered process. We want to see our children form fulfilling relationships,[...]

Lawrence, MA, 17 de febrero – 7 de marzo de 2022, con La Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales, Misa Defensores de los niños y defensa de padres/profesionales Liga. * Organizado por Change the World[...]

Webinar, February 16th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join an discussion with Nicole Simon, EdM, LABA, BCBA and Kirstin Birtwell, PhD. About the speakers: * Nicole Simon has extensive experience[...]

Webinar, February 17th, 2022, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Presenter(s): * Presenters and Topics TBA in January 2022. For more information contact Boston SpEdPAC email: email@bostonspedpac.org website: http://www.bostonspedpac.org facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BostonSPEDPAC Instagram: @boston_spedpac[...]

Webinar, January 11th, 2022, with the Groton Dunstable Regional School District SEPAC and Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. They welcome both parents and professionals to join this discussion. * Bullying: What Parents[...]

Worcester, February 17th, 2022, 1 – 2:30 p.m. The Center for Living & Working Monthly Housing Workshop provides a brief overview of eligibility for subsidized/accessible housing, private housing, review of housing search, application process, and[...]

Holyoke, MA, February 18th – March 12th, 2022. The West Region Family Leadership Series focuses on supporting families to advocate for their family member with disabilities to live in their communities as naturally and typically[...]

Manchester, Nashua & Pelham, NH, February 18th, 2022. Enjoy a stress-free trip to the theater with a special showing of “Gnomeo & Juliet” at 11:30AM with the lights slightly dimmed and without the fear of[...]

Webinar, February 23rd, 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[...]

Webinar, March 1st 2021, with Mass Advocates for Children, Massachusetts Families, and the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. Part of the free Special Education Webinar Series for Massachusetts Families. This workshop will address current[...]

Virtual Disability Legislative Reception for Massachusetts’ Families, March 9th, 2022, with The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and their staff, and legislators[...]

Webinar, March 10th, 2022, with Inclusion Matters, the West Bridgewater, MA, SEPAC. Brennan Srisirikul is an actor, singer, author, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. * Brennan was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth and was[...]

Webinar, March 15th, 2022, with the Littleton, MA, SEPAC. Open to the Public. Special Guest Presenter: Massachusetts Advocates for Children * This workshop provides an overview of specific legal requirements pertaining to the unique needs[...]

Online, March 16th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England.  The iPad has steadily improved as an assistive technology tool for students with learning disabilities. * The built-in[...]

Worcester, March 17th, 2022, 1 – 2:30 p.m. The Center for Living & Working Monthly Housing Workshop provides a brief overview of eligibility for subsidized/accessible housing, private housing, review of housing search, application process, and[...]

Virtual Conference, March 19th, 2022, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community  is the Federation’s annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. *  The[...]

Webinar, March 23rd, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join an discussion with Jacob Hooker, PhD. About the speakers: * Jacob Hooker, PhD, is with the MGH Research Scholars Program. The MGH[...]

Virtual Conference, March 26th & 27th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. 2022 Conference details TBA. * The 2022 Key Note Speaker will be Sujeet Desai. Sujeet is a Musician, Motivational Speaker, First Individual[...]

Virtual Event, March 30th & 31st, 2022. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) Conference is for brain injury survivors, caregivers, families and professionals to gather and discuss the challenges faced by the brain injury[...]

Webinar, March 30th, 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[...]

Nashua, NH, March 31st, 2022. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...]

Webinar, April 5th, 2022, with the Littleton, MA, SEPAC. Open to the Public. Guest presenter: Judith Ryan.  * Beyond sticker charts and time-outs. Are you wondering if the behavioral approach currently used with your child[...]

Virtual Event, April 5th, 2022, with Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts. The annual “Autism Spectrum Awareness and Acceptance Day” has gone virtual for 2022. AFAM invites the community to hear speakers, legislators, self advocates and[...]

Online, April 11th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England. Individuals across the US and around the globe are 3D-printing their keyguards. They’re saving upwards of 95%[...]

Webinar, April 27th, 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[...]

Webinar, April 27th,  2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. * Join an discussion with Chris McDougle, MD. * According to https://autismawarenesscentre.com/autism-related-catatonia/, ” Autism-related catatonia affects 4 – 17% of the autism population. The[...]

Webinar, April 28, 2022, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism will host a Q&A session. *About the speaker: Patricia Menzel, is a member of autism’s “Lost[...]

Virtual Conference, April 28th, 2022, with Autism Connections of Easthampton & Pittsfield, MA. The 31st Annual Autism Conference is for professionals, educators, and families. Keynote Speakers will be Jed Baker and Alix Generous. * Alix Generous[...]

Virtual Conference, May 2nd & 3rd, 2022. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and Speech-Language[...]

May 20th, 2022, With Vinfen Community Based Services of Cambridge, MA. Vinfen is dedicated to innovation and commitment to care for people with psychiatric conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges.[...]

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[...]