Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Program
The deadline to submit applications for the 2026/27 academic year is May 8, 2026, With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals...
Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program for Individuals w/ Paraplegia or Quad/Tetraplegia from Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder
With SCIboston. SCIboston has announted the continuation of its quality of life grant program for individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder and will rename it The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program. The Travis Roy...
Adaptive Swim Lessons for Those with Visual Impairments: Boston
Boston, MA, March & April 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are overseen by...
American Sign Language Classes for Youth: Beverly
Beverly, MA, March – May, 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from.ASL 101 – This...
Special Education Forum for Parents & Caregivers
Virtual Events, the last Wednesday of each month, through June 25th, 2026, with .Autism Connections of Western Massachusetts. The Special Education Forum is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students on IEPs to share...
Youth Wheelchair Track: West Roxbury
West Roxbury, MA, April 4th – August 15th, 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s track program is held on a weekly basis with experienced coaches who can aid athletes in improving...
Pap Camp: Your Health, Your Access, Your Power
Webinar, April 8th, 2026, Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare – Pap Camp: Your Health, Your Access, Your Power. The Perkins Transition Center free, five-part webinar series focuses...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, April 8th & 9th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Special Education Updates for Massachusetts Families
Webinar, April 8th, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 50+ languages. Join Attorney Dan Heffernan for a walk-through...
Living Well with Vision Loss: Sleep, Health & Balance
Virtual Event, April 8th, 2026, with The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA. This free, three-part virtual wellness series explores how sleep, physical health, and emotional well-being shape daily life for people with...
Pre-Employment Transition Services Employment Preparation Workshop Series
Virtual Series, Spring & Summer 2025. The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting four-week employment preparation workshop series. Eligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, April 8th & 9th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Special-Needs Schools Conference & Vendor Expo
Westborough, MA, April 4th, 2025, with the The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools. This is a professional conference for networking and informational purposes, not intended for students and families. MAAPS is the association...
Accessibility Performance of “Charlotte’s Web”
Boston, MA, April 12th, 16th, & 18th, 2026. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation and Audio Description (AD) are provided during Access Performances. However all performances offer accessible seating, assisted listening/FM receiver listening devices, Braille and...
Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages
Somerville, MA, April 12th, 2026. . 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...
“Especially for Me” Morning for Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind
Acton, MA, April 13th, 2026. Explore the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special free morning for visitors of all ages who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing or DeafBlind.* Enjoy a fun, friendly...
Visual Arts Without Vision: Creating accessible art-based opportunities for individuals
Virtual Group, April 14th & 15th, 2026, 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...
Facilitating Transition Age Youth Voice: Ways to Ensure Youth Participation in Health-Related Decision Making
Webinar, April 15th, 2026, Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. Facilitating Transition Age Youth Voice: Ways to Ensure Youth Participation in Health-Related Decision Making. The Perkins Transition Center free, five-part webinar series focuses on...
Accessibility Performance of “Charlotte’s Web”
Boston, MA, April 16th, & 18th, 2026. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation and Audio Description (AD) are provided during Access Performances. However all performances offer accessible seating, assisted listening/FM receiver listening devices, Braille and large...
Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Classroom Practices to Build Belonging
Framingham, MA, April 16th, 2026, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Classroom Practices to Build Belonging, a Full-Day Professional Development Workshop at FSU. In-person professional development experience focused on creating...
Accessibility Performance of “Charlotte’s Web”
Boston, MA, April 18th, 2026. American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation and Audio Description (AD) are provided during Access Performances. However all performances offer accessible seating, assisted listening/FM receiver listening devices, Braille and large print playbills,...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, April 18th, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages
Somerville, MA, April 19th, 2026. 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...
Building the Bridge: Strategies for an Inclusive Healthcare Transition for Individuals with Disabilities
Webinar, April 22nd, 2026, Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. Building the Bridge: Strategies for an Inclusive Healthcare Transition for Individuals with Disabilities. The Perkins Transition Center free, five-part webinar series focuses on supporting...
Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages
Somerville, MA, April 26, 2026. 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...
Putting the Good in Goodbye: Acknowledging, Managing and Celebrating the Shift to Adult Care
Webinar, April 29nd, 2026, Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. Putting the Good in Goodbye: Acknowledging, Managing and Celebrating the Shift to Adult Care. The Perkins Transition Center free, five-part webinar series focuses on...
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Celebrate 40 Years
Massachusetts State House in Boston, MA, April 30, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 2:30 PM (Registration begins at 10 AM) or, Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA; May 2, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 4...
APPLE Institute Training for SEPACs, School Staff & Community Partners
Apply by April 30th, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. APPLE (Advancing Parent / Professional Leadership in Education) is a free, virtual training program that brings SEPAC members, school staff,...
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Celebrate 40 Years
Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA, May 2, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 4 PM (Registration begins at 10 AM)* This milestone event will bring together community members, partners, and leaders to honor decades of...
Visual Impairment “Early Connections” Conference
Watertown, MA, May 2rd, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind. Learn, connect, and ask questions for your child, student and family in a supportive environment made up of experts and families like yours—with young...
Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium 2026
Marlborough, MA, in person on May 4th, Virtual Session, May 5th, 2026. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,...
City of Boston Disability Community Forum
Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA, or virtually on Zoom, May 5th, 2026. The Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities invites the public to the annual City of Boston Disability Community Forum. * Please register...
Supporting Families of Little Ones with Disabilities
Webinar, May 5th, 2026, with Children’s Trust of Boston. When young children are identified as having developmental delays or disabilities, families are often overwhelmed. They may struggle to connect with early intervention services, understand the...
Pre-Employment Transition Services Employment Preparation Workshop Series
Virtual Series, Spring & Summer 2025. The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting four-week employment preparation workshop series. Eligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a...
Innovative Housing Solutions for Life After High School
Watertown, MA, May 7th, 2026, 8:30 a.m., with the Transition Center at Perkins School for the Blind. A special half-day, in-person transition event focused on planning for life after high school. A meaningful morning of...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, May 7th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Group, May 12th & 13th, 2026, 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...
Living Well with Vision Loss: Sleep, Health & Balance
Virtual Event, May 13, 2026, with The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA. This free, three-part virtual wellness series explores how sleep, physical health, and emotional well-being shape daily life for people with...
Evening at Discovery Museum for Children & Adults with Disabilities
Acton, MA, Spring & Summer, 2025, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. A special free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy an accessible and universally...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, May 16, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
Transition Talks: Empowering Fathers
Webinar, May 19th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. Fathers are often underrepresented in conversations about supporting youth with disabilities especially during the critical transition to adulthood. This webinar aims to change...
Red Sox Disability Pride Day
Boston, May 26th, 2026. The annual Disability Pride Celebration at Fenway Park will be held on Tuesday, May 26th for the Red Sox versus Atlanta Braves Games. Ticket holders who purchase through this special offer...
DCR Universal Access Program /Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Group, June 2nd & 3rd, 2026, 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...
Pre-Employment Transition Services Employment Preparation Workshop Series
Virtual Series, Spring & Summer 2025. The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting four-week employment preparation workshop series. Eligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a...
Centering Students, Families, and Family Support Staff in the IEP Process
Webinar, June 5th, 2026, with Children’s Trust of Boston. This Family Support Friday session supports families, providers, and programs in building more inclusive, collaborative individualized education program (IEP) experiences. Participants will learn how to create...
World Deaf Expo in Hartford
Hartford, CT, June 6th, 2026, with New England Deaf. Free. The New England Deaf region comprising six states of the northeastern United States: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Welcome to public,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, June 10th & 17th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, June 13th, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Best Buddies Day with the Worcester Woo Sox
Worcester, MA, June 27th, 2026. Join Best Buddies at 4:05 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for Best Buddies Day. Get to the ballpark early to catch pregame ceremonies highlighting Best Buddies. And don’t forget...
Evening at Discovery Museum for Children & Adults with Disabilities
Acton, MA, Spring & Summer, 2025, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. A special free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy an accessible and universally...
Inclusive Sailing Programs for Those with Disabilities
East Boston, Summer 2026 classes, June 29th – August 10th, 2026, with Piers Park Sailing. Classes accommodate youth with disabilities age 6-22 who can enroll at a discounted rate in the Harbor Explorers, Science of...
Fall into “Focus”- Learn about “Focus” Vision Impairment Conference
Virtual Group, July 14th & 15th, 2026, 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...
Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment Family Conference
Boston, MA, July 19th – 21st, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. The 2026 CVI Conference dedicated to the leading cause of childhood blindness. Explore assessment tools, the latest research, and...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, July 30th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, August 20th & 27th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
DCR Universal Access Program /Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Group, September 8th & 9th, 2026, 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...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, September 10th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, September 26th, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, October 17th, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
“Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference
Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 18th, 2026, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 5th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
