Assistive Tech/Medically Complex Events in Massachusetts

Webinar, January 22nd, 225, with the Arc of Massachusetts. According to the FINDS Survey, approximately 80% of people with disabilities are cared for by family members. Who will take on this role when those caregivers are[...]

Concord, MA, Janaury 23rd, 2024. Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of the Transforming Childhood: Expertise, Innovation, and Community Engagement series. * Consider your options and ensure[...]

Haverhill, MA, January 24th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. This workshop is for caregivers & professionals in the following cities/towns: Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport,[...]

Virtual Group, January 25th, 2025. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and the Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program are co-hosting a quarterly support group for families of children with Down syndrome and special health care[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2025, with the Haverhill SEPAC. This interactive training is designed around PPAL’s Crisis Guide. Taking the time to prepare for mental health emergencies in a non-crisis situation can make a difficult time less[...]

Boston, MA, January 28th, 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Brain Injury Advocacy Day is an opportunity for you to learn about BIA-MA’s legislative agenda, to meet with your legislators or their staff,[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part four of their four-part Janaury 2025 Transition Centers Series on Housing. Part Four: Dive into housing options that[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The guest presenter will be from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains,[...]

Webinar, January 29th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Kelly Sandler M.S. BCBA LABA, will be presenting “Grow right where you are planted. A behavior analytic approach to setting up your child’s environment for[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 2025, with the Baker Center in Boston. Free.  Part of their monthly Children’s Mental Health Seminar Series. Each month, they explore a different topic related to children’s mental health and evidence-based treatments. *[...]

Webinar, January 31st, 2025, with the Regional Communications Director, Boston Region, Social Security Administration. The regional office invite you to join Social Security Administration Regional Communications Director, LaShonda Downing and the Boston Regional Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialists[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Understanding the Massachusetts Education System: This session will provide families—especially those new to Massachusetts or unfamiliar with the education system—with a foundation for working effectively[...]

Webinar, February 5th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Free. For health care professionals and parents and educators. Learn from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School faculty about how best to support the young[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Wayland, MA, February 6th, 2025, with the Sudbury SEPAC. Are you a parent or caregiver of a child with ADHD or executive functioning challenges? Join the Sudbury SEPAC ADHD & Executive Functioning Connections Group for[...]

Webinar, February 8th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers with[...]

Needham Public Library, Needham, MA, February 8th, 2025, with staff from the Understanding Our Differences. This program will present an Assistive Technology and Communication Station where visitors can engage with assistive technology and communication materials[...]

Natick, MA, February 9th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This event will feature service dogs in training from NEADS dog training of Princeton, MA. Participants can bring their favorite book to read to[...]

The deadline to submit applications for the 2025/26 academic year is May 16, 2025. With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Students with disabilities, Black and brown students, and students with a trauma history are more likely to be subjected to punitive discipline. In[...]

Online Group, November 14th – December 1th, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. Unmet needs is a broad category. Yet, unfortunately, many of our children fall into this group, be it at school,[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Attention-deficit /hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in kids and teens. However, it can also affect adults if left undiagnosed[...]

Boston, MA, February 15th, 2025, with the Boston Children’s Musuem. Boston Children’s Museum Presents ASL Interpreted Program Critter Weekend Animal World Experience – Saturday, February 15, 2025 1:30pm, 2:10pm, and 2:50pm. Meet and learn about[...]

Brockton, East Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, North Adams, Worcester, through March 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out Adventures.  Free. Lace up a pair of conventional skates or slide[...]

Webinar, February 24th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This session will focus on how to plan for the 13th to 15th years of schooling. With the MCAS no longer being a requirement for graduation,[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is highly treatable with evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Unfortunately, these treatments[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Lincoln-Sudbury SEPAC. Executive function skills have become increasingly important for students of all ages. Join Engaging Minds to learn actionable strategies you can use at home to help strengthen[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with Gateways Access to Jewish Education in Newton, MA. Free. Webinar in Honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month.  Join Gateways a webinar designed for parents, caregivers, and educators[...]

Virual Event, February 26th, 2025, with Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School of Shrewsbury. The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities with inclusive employers.[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children get[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Health and Disability Program, in collaboration with the Division of Community Engagement.This webinar will feature insightful discussions with guest speakers, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to[...]

Boston, MA, March 1st, 2025, 6 p.m. performance only. After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses and[...]

Webinar, March 4th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. The vestibular system is a sensory system in the inner ear that helps with spatial awareness and detects head movement and position.[...]

Boston, MA, March 6st, 2025, 11 a.m. performance only. After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses[...]

Concord, MA, March 6th, 2025. What will be written in the history books about how we cared for our kids? Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of[...]

Lynn, MA, with Bridgewell. The MBTA Mobility Center will be presenting on how to use the MBTA accessibly and comfortably. Topics to be covered will include: Accessibility Navigating the T and trip planning Safety How[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, March 8th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Join a baby sign language workshop for newer parents.  This workshop will provide an introduction to using American Sign Language vocabulary in order to facilitate[...]

Virtual Conference, March 8th, 2025, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community is a disability-related conference, bringing together families, youth and professionals who support and advocate for children with[...]

Boston, MA, March 8th, 2025, 2 p.m. performance only. After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses[...]

Virtual Event, March 8th, 2025, with the Massachusetts State Association of the Deaf (MSAD) and the New Jersey Association of the Deaf (NJAD). Join the  NAD Region 1: Virtual State Association Day on Saturday, March[...]

Waltham, MA, March 8th, 2025, with Waltham Public Schools Office of Pupil Services. Free. Keynote Speaker Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials. Presenting Parenting as Leadership – “Being a Leader Instead of a Boss”. Workshop Options Breakfast[...]

Quincy, MA, March & April, 2025, 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[...]

Webinar, March 15th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Aggression Reduction Center (MARC) of Bridgewater, MA. MARC’s bullying & cyberbullying prevention programs are offered to all K-12 schools in[...]

Virtual Group, March 11th & 12th, 2025, 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[...]

Webinar, March 12th,  2025, with The Arc of the South Shore in Hingham. Join a virtual discussion lead by Katy Hamilton, LMHC on Autism: The Effects on Caregiver Relationships. Kathy Hamilton is a licensed mental health[...]

Webinar, March 12th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Public Schools. The presenters will be representatives from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper[...]

UMass Lowell Coburn Hall, Lowell, MA, March 12th, 2025, 9:30 AM-2 PM. Hosted by multiple Community  and Disability Organizations across Massachusetts. Learn concrete strategies and techniques for supporting inclusion within programs, and have opportunities to[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Moving Forward Together: Building a Foundation of Support is designed for parents who are just starting out their behavioral/mental health journey for their[...]

Bridgewater, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2025, with Bridgewater State Univeristy’s EXCEL program. Free. For parents, teachers, school leaders & adult service agency personnel. A legislative breakfast will be hosted on March 13th, 8:30-10.30 a.m.[...]

Brighton, MA, March 15th, 2025, 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[...]

Boxborough & Winchester, MA, March 15 – May 10th, 2025, with NAMI Central Middlesex (part  of the Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness). Free. NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family[...]

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Winter & Spring 2025. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons,  for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with disabilities,[...]

Roxbury, MA, March 16th, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England.  Adaptive Sports New England’s 2025Wheelchair Track Clinic is for youth athletes with a lower-body mobility impairment with good use of both arms. Learn how to[...]

Brighton, MA, March 27th – June 7th, 2025. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on[...]

March 17th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Massachusetts. What do our seniors and caregivers need? How can we support seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? How can day programs be more accessible? Join Deaf[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and largely misunderstood mental health condition. While widely believed to be rare, it is actually more common than[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, March 19th, Boston, 2025. Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, March 20th, Boston, 2025. Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable[...]

Warwick, RI, March 20th, 2025. Hosted by TechACCESS of RI and ATAP Partners. Free and open to the public. Explore innovations, learn from the AT community, and have the opportunity to make some “AT tools”[...]

Webinar, March 20th, 2025, with the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. The host will look at Recognizing and Responding to Epilepsy and Seizures with a particular focus for law enforcement. * Established in 1983, Epilepsy Foundation[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2025, with PPal of Massachusetts. Free. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.[...]

Acton, MA, March 21 & 22, 7 pm, March 23, 1 pm. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom,[...]

March 21st, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Massachusetts. What do our seniors and caregivers need? How can we support seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? How can day programs be more accessible? Join Deaf[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free Your loved one is ready for therapy, but the waitlist seems endless. You want to support them, but you’re not sure how[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston SpEdPAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. They encourage all families to[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 1 in their Road Ahead series. This presentation will be focused on transition planning and the various factors that parents must consider[...]

Boston, MA, March 28th – 30th, 2025. The 23rd George W. Veditz ASL Festival will feature a Vendors Exhibit, Festival Performance, workshops, such as “Languaging: Exploring diverse language use in our Deaf communities”, and an[...]

Acton, MA, March 28th & 29th, 7 pm, March 30th, 1 pm.  Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town[...]

Douglas, MA, March 29th, 2025, with the Simon Fairfield Public Library. Douglas High School Seniors Taylor Morel and Riley Smith will be offering a Blue Envelope Information Session with Douglas Police Officer Brett Fulone and[...]

Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos, del 29 de marzo al 10 de mayo de 2025, con la FCSN en Massachusetts.  Para[...]

Webinar, March 31st, 2025, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Presenter Nicole Simon, Senior Behavioral Consultant, Lurie Center for Autism. Nicole is a behavior analyst using the applied behavior analysis (ABA) framework to[...]

With REquipment of Woburn MA – The application deadline is April 1st, 2025. The REquipment Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Assistive Technology (AT) Reuse Program, Inc. provides an annual $1,000 scholarship to help fund a student[...]

Virtual Advocacy Events, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts. A three-day event dedicated to mental health advocacy. Begin with information sessions on the future of NAMI Mass and on ways to stay[...]

Seminario web, Miercoles, 4/2/25,  con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Regístrese ahora para el taller de PPAL Los talleres de PPAL están destinados ÚNICAMENTE a padres / cuidadores / familiares / socios familiares de[...]

Worcester, MA, April 3rd, 2025, with Massachusetts APSE, the state chapter of APS (Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst). The 50/50 Conference is a unique event bringing together 50 career seekers with disabilities, 50 workforce professionals,[...]

Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2025, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 3rd, 2025, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport and the Merrimack Valley Citizen’s Advisory Board to the Department of Developmental Services. Free. The hosts will be recognizing our local legislators, honoring[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA.  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood condition: while often associated with the horrors of war, anyone who has witnessed or experienced[...]

Boston College, Boston, MA, April 4th, 2025, with Campus School at Boston College Campus School. Conference for Families and Professionals – Perspectives on Parenting Children with Extensive Support and Medical Needs. SPEAKERS * Nancy Frates –[...]

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[...]

Nashua, NH, April 4th – 6th, 2025 . The Spina Bifida Association of New England (SBAGreater NE)  Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England Teen Empowerment Weekend is for students grades 6 – 12 and[...]

Medfield, MA, April 5th, 2025.  Free. Massachusetts Miss Amazing provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities across Massachusetts to build self-esteem. The mission of Miss Amazing is to give girls and women with disabilities[...]

Webinar, April 6th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Presented by Advocate Caitlin Thomas, LLC, BSN, RN Child & Adult Social Security Disability Representation. Caitlin will discuss: -Best practices for age 18 +[...]

April 5th, 2025, with the Boston Fencing Club. Free. Wheelchair fencing (referred to as Parafencing) is a fast moving game of tactics and techniques. Parafencing is enjoyed by athletes with upper and lower limb differences,[...]

Waltham, MA, April 6th, 2025, with JF&CS. Free.elebrate Passover with JF&CS and Yachad New England. Enjoy a Kosher meat lunch and connect with your community. CHAI Services holds Jewish holiday celebrations  every quarter. These events[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, 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[...]

Northampton, MA, April 7th, 2025, with ReConnect Western with the support of Northampton Public Schools & Northampton High School PTO. Free and Open to Northampton & Surrounding Communities. A Community Conversation on Youth Mental Health[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Presented by Anne Arnett: Anne will discuss the impact of ADHD on behavior, the brain, learning, challenges, medications, and recommendations for IEPs/504[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with Understanding Our Differences in Newtonville, MA. Feeling like every interaction with your child becomes a battle? Incentives and consequences losing their impact? Helping children with challenging behaviors begins with understanding[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Join a round table discussion with Rania Markham, Founder of Families Like Ours and the Department of Disabilities (DDS). Come learn[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. * Learn more about the Massachusetts’[...]

Virtual Event, April 9th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Caring for an individual with a disability can feel overwhelming at times. Keeping track of doctors’ recommendations, referrals, specialists, therapy goals,[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Webinar, April 11th, 2025, with the Specian Needs Advocacy Network of Massachuetts. Join Tere Ramos, Attorney for this informative event. Learn about the different law and regulations that govern immigrant students with disabilities. Explore strategies[...]

Watertown, MA, April 12th, 2025, with Deaf Inc., of Boston. Whether yJoin us for The Seven Wonders of ASL—an immersive workshop experience designed for interpreters, interpreting students, and advanced ASL learners. With seven interactive workshops,[...]

West Roxbury, MA, April 12th – August 9th, 2025, 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[...]

Virtual Session, April 15th, 2025. The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.  This grant is administered by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD). The[...]

Brighton, MA, April 15th – June 6th, 2025. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on[...]

Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill MA Campus, April 16th, 2025, with the Institute for Community Inclusion. The host welcomes requests for sign language interpreting and other requests (i.e., Computer Aided Real Time (CART), food[...]

Webinar, Miercoles, 4/16/25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Planificación Para una Crisis de Salud Mental: Camino Hacia la Prepara. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 2 in their Road Ahead series. As students who have received services on IEPs and 504 plans enter the postsecondary arena, the[...]

Boston Museum of Science, April 17th, 2025, along with Perkins School for Blind in Watertown. Free. The Museum and Perkins School for the Blind team up for this program highlighting how end-to-end accessibility is crucial[...]

Webinar, April 17th, 2024, with NAMI Middlesex in Acton, MA.  The local NAMI National Alliance on Mental IllnessCentral Middlesex MA affiliate is gathering representatives from the South Asian community in Massachusetts to consider the opportunity[...]

Marlborough, MA, Spring 2025, with Employment Options and Quinsigamond College. If you are 18 to 36 and have barriers with employment or have a disability, you may qualify for the Free Culinary Training Program. Transportation[...]

Roxbury, MA, April 19th, 2025, with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free; For parents / caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. Gain critical information and support during this time[...]

Webinar, 4/23/25, con Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Herramientas PAX: Estrategias Simples para Mantener un Mejor Manejo a las Emociones de Nuestros Hijos. * ¿Qué son las herramientas PAX? Las herramientas PAX son una colección de[...]

Virtual Session, April 23rd, 2025. The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.  This grant is administered by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD).[...]

Webinar, April 24th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. [...]

Worcester, MA, April 24th, 2025. The UMass Epilepsy Education Conference at WorcLab in Worcester allows patients and families impacted by epilepsy to learn, share, ask and connect. Topics: Epilepsy & Memory, What your provider wants to know from[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2025, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham. Free. Designed to improve understanding of the various ways ADHD presents, to illuminate the reasons ADHD is often missed in young people as well[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Is your teen withdrawing from activities they once loved? Spending more time alone in their room? Having trouble feeling joy?  In[...]

Danvers, MA, Liberty Tree Mall, 11 am – 4 pm, April 30th, 2025, with the Northeast Arc and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Free. Learn about a range of assistive technology products from 30[...]

Wakefield, MA, April 30th, 2025, with Communitas Family Support. Come bring the whole family to destress and relax with therapy dogs from Pets and People. They will bring 3-5 therapy teams to pet and interact[...]

Westborough, MA, April 30th, 2025, with the Westborough Public Library. Caregivers of children with autism & disabilities frequently express frustration when teaching self-care skills. Occupational Therapists are consulted when a skill is needed in the[...]

Deadline, April 30th, 2025. . The SBAGNE Board of Directors is now accepting applications for the Annual Jean Driscoll Award. SBAGNE offers this award of up to $1,000 as a tribute to Jean Driscoll, an[...]

Virtual Event, May 1 & 22nd, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston.  DEAF, Inc is starting to plan for agency’s future – figuring the next strategic plan for 2026-2028. But first, we at DEAF, Inc.[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Andover, MA, May 1st, 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Presenter Jennifer Leighton, M.A., CCC-SLP, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 30+ years. She spent the first ten years of her career[...]

Apply by May 2nd, 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, and[...]

Webinar, May 2nd, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. This session provides an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed care principles and the Stages of Change Model, equipping participants with tools to meet clients[...]

Watertown, MA, May 3rd, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind . Free. The Early Connections Conference brings together families with children from birth to age 7 who are blind, deafblind, or low-vision, including those[...]

Webinar, May 5, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Marlborough, MA, in person on May 5th, Virtual Session, May 6th, 2025. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Virtual program, May 6 – 20th, 2025, with Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The FCSN is offering a free, three-part training series in Portuguese for families of children in special education.[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how individuals experience and connect with the world around them. While signs often emerge in[...]

Webinars, every Tuesday through 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The Federation’s Transition team is working with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to tell you about an innovative pilot project, NextGen[...]

Wakefield, MA, May 7th – June 25th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16+ with all disabilities. This 8 week session will consist of learning different signs, watching videos, and practicing with other[...]

Virtual Session, May 8th – 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention is hosting community listening sessions[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Join a series of engaging sessions to learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides[...]

Waltham, MA, May 10th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers[...]

Burlington, VT. May 10th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Vermont Symphone Orchestra is closing their season with a powerful[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, May 10th, Boston, 2025. A musical about growing up and growing old , KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards. Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with[...]

Somerville, MA, May 11th, 2025. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts (ACG) is hosting a youth adaptive climbing clinic is for children ages 5 – 17. Youth are encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, May 11th, Boston, 2025. A musical about growing up and growing old , KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards. Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with[...]

Cambridge, MA, May 11th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Me2 Chorus of Boston presents a free, hour-long concert[...]

Boston, MA, Spring & Summer 2025, with the Museum of Science. On the second Sunday of each month (May 12, June 9, and July 14), the Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live[...]

Webinars, May 12 – 14, 2025, with Pathways for Change Deaf Surviors Program in Massachusetts.  This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12[...]

Webinar, May 12th, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]