Assistive Tech/Medically Complex Events in Massachusetts

Manchester, NH, January 8th, 2025. Chunky’s presents movies with open captions (english sub-titles). Chunkys will play movies once a month with open captions. * Open caption showtimes feature a text display of dialoogue on the[...]

Somerville, MA, January 12th, 2025. 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[...]

Webinar, 1/13/ 2025, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Este taller es para familias cuyos hijos están entrando, o han entrado recientemente, en el sistema de justicia juvenil. Aprenda a trabajar con el Departamento[...]

Webinar, January 14th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. The Letter of Intent is a practical and necessary tool in planning for the future. From a sibling perspective, Cindy Haddad will guide[...]

Webinar, January 14th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part two of their four-part Janaury 2025 Transition Centers Series on Housing. Part Two: Accessing Affordable Housing – talk[...]

Webinars, Winter & Spring, 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. * Some of the hot topics[...]

Online, January 14th – March 20th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States and[...]

Webinar, with the Boston Childrens Hospital Otolaryngology and Communication Enhancement Family Education and Advocacy Team. “Transitioning to High School: Support and Tips for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students and Their Families”. Topics include: Academic, social[...]

Webinar, January 14th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Speakers – Attorneys Pamela Milman and Nicole Mazer, alongside Beth Tremblay-Hall, will present  an essential workshop tailored to the SPaN community. Student records come[...]

Somerville, MA, January 15th, 2025. 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[...]

Webinar, January 15th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. While there will be a Spanish interpreter, all who are interested in attending are welcome. The presentation will be provided in English[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. First of a two-part webinar conference with the DLC’s Employment and Benefits Conference. In the first session, learn from DLC attorneys about reasonable accommodations[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2025, with the Western MA Family Leadership Program and the Multicultural Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Inc.Free. Planning for a family member who is about to be (or already is) a[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar, January 21st, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part three of their four-part Janaury 2025 Transition Centers Series on Housing. Part Three – take a a closer[...]

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[...]

Webinar, January 22nd, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc for a special, two-part series on Almost Everything You Need to Know About MassHealth. This presentation will be led by Jessica Russo, Director of[...]

Webinar, 22 de enero de 2025, con Bridgewell, Northeast Arc, Danvers, MA. Presentado por Laura Pérez de The Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Cómo abordar el Plan Educativo Individualizado (IEP) Este taller ayudará a las familias[...]

Webinar, January 24rd, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. Second of a two-part webinar conference with the DLC’s Employment and Benefits Conference. The first session, learn from DLC attorneys about reasonable accommodations in[...]

Zoom Event, 10:30 a.m., with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Getting Started with Self Direction will be held the fourth Thursday of each month. Joining this groupi  for anyone who wants to learn about[...]

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 Parent Professional Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. This workshop will cover what you need to know if your young adult is ready to start working. Learn about: – Current resume[...]

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,[...]

Via Zoom, January 29th, 2025, 7 p.m.Speaker Catherine Boyle, president of Autism Housing Pathways, will be the presenter. Please join them via Zoom for the annual meeting of Autism Housing Pathways. * Autism Housing Pathways (AHP)[...]

Webinar, Janaury 30th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Effective advocacy is a learned art. Parents will learn soft skills, such as how to prioritize and collaborate, to best advocate[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 2025, with the MinuteMan Arc in Concord, MA. Free Parent/Guardian Training. Ken Underwood and Michelle Algeri, from the Department of Developmental Services Central Middlesex Area office, will address the process of entering adult services[...]

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 Peabody SEPAC. The Peabody SEPAC will be joined by BSEA (Bureau of Special Education Appeals) mediator Beth Ross who will present: All about Special Education Mediation and/or IEP Facilitation How[...]

Webinar, 4 de febrero de 2025, con the Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts.  *  Primeros Pasos Hacia La Educación Especial  La Federación Para Niños Con Necesidades Especiales Le Invita A Participar En[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2025, with the Burlington, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or[...]

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[...]

Webinar, February 10th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. This workshop will cover what you need to know if your young adult is ready to start working. Learn about: – Current resume[...]

Applicaition taken through March 3rd, 2025. Recipients from 2024 are ineligible for this grant cycle. For families in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine that are in need of financial assistance for[...]

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 Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. The Adult Family Care (AFC )program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either family* or non-family members a monthly tax-free[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Embracing The Arc Of Life: Preparing for Tomorrow – 12:00 PM. Join The Arc of Massachusetts for an educational panel session on future planning. This is in[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Special Needs  Housing & Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Guest speaker will be  Andrew Forman, Senior Disability Advocate for the Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL). * Andy will[...]

Webinars, Winter & Spring, 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. * Some of the hot topics[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the (DDS) Comm of MA Dept Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens’ Advisory Board. John Lee Metro Region DDS Self Direction Manager, will discuss Self Direction and the Transition from[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

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[...]

Webinars, February 15th – April 12th, 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Bedford, MA. You must register for the full series that starts on February 15th. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series[...]

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, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2025, with the Amesbury SEPAC. Free and open to the public. This workshop will help families and those working with students with disabilities understand the different sections of the IEP, and protections[...]

Webinar, Martes 25 de Febrero, con The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Cuidado Familiar para Adultos (AFC) es un programa financiado por Mass Health que le paga, un estipendio mensual libre de impuestos, al cuidador ya[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc for a special, two-part series on Almost Everything You Need to Know About MassHealth. This presentation will be led by Jessica Russo, Director[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Lynnfield, MA, SEPAC. Free. Special Education Mediation is a voluntary and confidential dispute resolution process available at no cost through the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). When school[...]

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 Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free. “Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom. Navigating insurance for newly diagnosed families can be[...]

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 Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Free. This presentation is “Housing 101” for parents. “Thinking about housing” introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay for housing and[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Needham, MA, March 7th, 2025, hosted by the League School of Walpole, MA. A conference designed for educators, administrators, consultants, therapists, and families in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Special Education Summit: Collaborative Solutions to Current Issues[...]

Virtual Conference, March 7th, 2025, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating Public & Private Supports for Autistic Adults“ features expert-led sessions on government benefits, special needs trusts, Social Security,[...]

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[...]

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 11th – 13th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that[...]

Webinars, Winter & Spring, 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. * Some of the hot topics[...]

Webinars, March 11th – 13th, 2025, with Employment First Massachuestts. Presented by Work Without Limits, this training focuses on how earnings from work affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare,[...]

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 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[...]

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.[...]

Mansfield, MA, March 13th, 2024, with Mansfield Public Schools. Mansfield High School will host its annual Future Planning Fair this month to help students explore career paths and post-secondary opportunities. Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 6:30-8[...]

Danvers, MA, March 13th, 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Maura Sullivan, CEO, Arc of Massachusetts, took on this role in November 2024 after leading Government Affairs for The Arc for a decade. She is also[...]

Webinar, March 14th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Speakers – Join Gretchen Fishman of the Tri-Town SEPAC to hear about Parent Rights & Procedural Safeguards. This session will provide an in-depth[...]

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, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

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[...]

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, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Freeman Kennedy School Library in Norfolk, MA, March 25th, 2025. With the Nofolk SEPAC. For families with children with special needs, it’s crucial to plan for their future. This seminar will equip you with the[...]

Norfolk, MA, March 25th, 2025, with the Norfolk Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)l For families with children with special needs, it’s crucial to plan for their future. This seminar will equip you with the essential knowledge[...]

Haverhill, MA, March 25th, 2025, with the Haverhill Public Schools. Learn about the transition to adulthood process for students with disabilities. Presenters will be Dr. Matthew Scanlon, Haverhill Public Schools, Special Education Supervisor & Transition Specialist, and Andrea Morris,[...]

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[...]

Zoom Event, 10:30 a.m., with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Getting Started with Self Direction will be held the fourth Thursday of each month. Joining this groupi  for anyone who wants to learn about[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

Webinar, April 3, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Speakers – Join Ellen Chambers, Cyndi Moore, Gretchen Fishman, and Ben Tobin for an in-depth exploration of mediation as a tool to secure[...]

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,[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, with Work Without Limits at UMass Chan in Shrewsbury, MA. John Robinson, CEO of Jobs Ability will overview and demonstrate the Our Ability Jobs Board for existing and prospective subscribing organizations[...]

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[...]

Webinars, Winter & Spring, 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. * Some of the hot topics[...]

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[...]

Waltham, MA, April 8th, 2025, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield. The event will feature a panel on which Michael Weiner, Amy Weinstock, and Karen Mariscal will field and answer questions on many[...]

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 Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

North Attleboro, Hockomock Area YMCA, April 16th, 2025.  Part of a free financial wellness education series, addressing the financial management and planning issues unique to the families of individuals with special needs. * Speakers will[...]

Webinar, April 17th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc of Massachusetts’ Government Affairs team for a webinar focused on the federal landscape and their advocacy efforts. This session will recap The Arc’s[...]

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, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Free Parent/Guardian Training. As caregivers for children with special challenges, obtaining timely information is crucial for your loved one’s security, success, and above all, their[...]

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[...]

Deadline – April 20th, 2025. Partners for Youth With Disablities (PYD) in in Somerville is partnering with GEICO to award ten young adults with disabilities the GEICO Changemaker Scholarship to support them in furthering their[...]

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).[...]

Zoom Event, 10:30 a.m., with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Getting Started with Self Direction will be held the fourth Thursday of each month. Joining this groupi  for anyone who wants to learn about[...]

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[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance  of Natick, MA. Free. The presenter will be Catherine Boyle from Autism Housing Pathways, who will walk families through the range of affordable and subsidized housing options[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, May 1st, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc of Massachusetts’ Government Affairs team for a webinar focused on the federal landscape and their advocacy efforts. This session will recap The Arc’s[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Southbridge, MA, and Webinar option, with the Seven Hills Southbridge Familky Support Center, May 5th, 2025, Explore the various options available for ensuring the safety and well-being of your loved ones, providing valuable insights into[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, May 8th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join a webinar about the breadth and importance of programs funded by Medicaid. These supports allow individuals with disabilities to stay safe and have meaningful lives[...]