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...
Steven F. Riley Educational Memorial Scholarship for Spinal Cord Injury
With Spinal Cord Injury Boston – Application Deadline is March 31st, 2026. The Steven F. Riley Memorial Scholarship assists individuals with paraplegia or quad/tetraplegia due to a Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder (SCI/D) who demonstrate...
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...
Miss Amazing Event for Girls, Teens & Women with Disabilities
Medfield, MA, March 21st, 2026. Massachusetts Miss Amazing – Celebrating The AbilitiesOf Girls And Women With Disabilities. Girls and women ages 5 and older who have an IEP, IPP, 504 plan, SSI, or a physician’s...
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...
Blind Open Skate with Mass Adaptive Hockey: Newton
Newton, MA, March 22nd, 2026. Join Mass Adaptive Hockey for a Blind Hockey Open Skate Night on March 22, 2026, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Blind Hockey Open Skate designed for players who are blind or have...
American Sign Language Easter Celebration: Worcester
Worcester, MA, March 22nd, 2026, with the Voice of the Deaf Community in Massachusetts. Join in for games, crafts, food, and drinks and prizes. Families, children, and adults are all welcome. Interpreters provided* With any...
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Annual Conference
Marlborough, MA, March 25th & 26th, 2026. Registration for this event will close on Friday, March 20, 2026. No walk-ins will be accepted. Target Audience: Professionals involved in all areas and aspects of support for...
Disability Travel Training on the PVTA in Western MA:
March 26, 2026, Springfield, with remote option, March 12, 2026, Northampton, with remote option. This training course is open to anyone interested in using Pioneer Valley Transit (PVTA) and looking for guidance on how to...
All In for Employment Conference
Stoughton, MA, March 26th, 2026, with Massachusetts APSE, the state chapter of APS (Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst). This conference brings together career seekers with disabilities, family advocates, and workforce professionals to develop collaborative approaches...
Brighter Futures Conference on Adults with Down Syndrome & Aging
Worcester, MA, March 27th & 28th, 2025, with Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A transformative gathering featuring the latest research findings and timely information from national experts on a range...
Vinfen’s Virtual Disability Film Festival
Cambridge, MA, March 28th, 2026, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Each year, Vinfen uses the power of film to raise awareness, foster important dialogue, and fight against the discrimination and stigma so often faced by...
Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages
Somerville, MA, March 29th, 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...
Understanding Agitation in I/DDSupported Decision-Making for Independence & Growth
Webinar, April 1st, 2026, Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare -Seeing Beyond the Behavior: Understanding Agitation in I/DDSupported Decision-Making for Independence & Growth. The Perkins Transition Center...
Safety at Home & in the Community
Webinar, April 2nd, 2026, with the NortheastArc in Family Resource Center in Danvers. Guest speaker Nicole Simon, Senior Behavioral Consultant, Lurie Center for Autism, is a behavior analyst that utlizes the applied behavior analysis (ABA)...
ASL-Interpreted Spotlight Tour at the Harvard Art Museums
Cambridge, MA, April 5th, 2026. Free and Open to the Public. ASL-Interpreted Spotlight Tour: The Moods of Love, with Diana Ochoa-Chavez ’26. On this ASL-interpreted spotlight tour, Diana Ochoa-Chavez ’26 will lead this tour in...
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...
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...
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-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...
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...
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...
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 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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
