Assistive Technology/Medically Complex Events in Massachusetts

Taunton, MA, September 21st, 2022. Free. With the Massachusetts’ Department of Development Services Southeast Region. * Every person deserves to live with as much independence and confidence as possible. * Learn more about assistive technology,[...]

Worcester, MA, September 21st, 2022, with the Spina Bifida Association of New England. Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England, Coloplast, and medical professionals from Yale-New Haven on September 21st at the Woo Sox. *[...]

Webinar, This Event Has Been Cancelled by the Host.    This webinar will help parents, caregivers and professionals understand the difference between picky eaters and problem feeders. * Participants will learn the signs of these[...]

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

Worcester, MA, September 29th, 2022. This Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Conference is being sponsored by the HMEA’s Autism Resource Central of Worcester, MA. * Wrightslaw programs are designed to meet the needs of parents,[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This presentation will focus on the primary developmental milestones for motor, social-emotional, and communication skills for preschool-aged children. *Participants will learn about how to determine if it[...]

Acton, October 22nd, 2022, 5:00 – 8:00 pm.  Free but a reservation-only event. Join the museum for a special, afternoon event for all their previous Especially for Me families, as well as any family with[...]

Sudbury, MA, October 23rd, 2022, with the The Town of Sudbury’s Commission on Disability, the Goodnow Library, and Sudbury Cooperative Preschool’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative. * Open to all ages, but activities are geared[...]

October 23rd, 2022, Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Event, Ecotarium,  Worcester The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Network and their partners throughout Massachusetts have collaborated to offer VaxAbilities. The EcoTarium is offering free admission for those participating in the Family Vaccine[...]

Mass General Brigham in Somerville, MA, October 27th, 2022. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the disability community. * Join MOD[...]

Webinar, November 1st, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Viewers will learn how to break down the task of toothbrushing into manageable pieces and will learn strategies to make this necessary task more fun. *[...]

Virtual Conference, November 4th – 29th, 2022. THe ADA Coalition of CT State Conference 2022 is open to anyone, not just people in Connecticut. This year’s topics include current best practices, real-life examples and information to[...]

Nashua NH, November 4th & 5th, 2022. Registration Deadline October 21, 2022. SBAGNE serves individuals, families, and caregivers living in New England with Spina Bifida. * About the 2022 conference. Conference registration (closes Oct 21)[...]

Virtual Event, November 5th, 2022, with The Campus School at Boston College. For families, professionals, and students: Parenting, Communication and Emotions: Perspectives on Our Children with Extensive Support and Medical Needs. * KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: The Emotions of[...]

Lexington, MA, November 22nd, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]

Lexington, MA, November 29th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]

Virtual Support Group, November 30th, 2022. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. *  The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families[...]

Webinar, December 1st, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. This event will pilot FCSN’s new interpretation and transcription platform with access to 20+ languages. * CVI (Cortical Visual Impairment)[...]

Webinar, December 2nd, 2022, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. In this workshop, parents and advocates will learn how to determine if an evaluation report meets requirements, an IEP goal is well crafted,[...]

Brighton, December 3rd – March 11th,, 2023. 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 the[...]

Brighton, December 3rd – March 11th,, 2023. 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 the[...]

Webinar, December 6th, 2022, with Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech, Boston and Northampton, MA. For families with school-age children who are deaf or hard of hearing. * Could your child benefit from working with[...]

Auditions in Acton, MA, December 12th – 14th, 2022, with Open Door Theater. All abilities are encouraged to audition for this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of underwater characters. * Open Door is[...]

Webinar, December 13th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. The confusing and challenging behaviors children often demonstrate cause parents, teachers, and therapists to ask the question: Is it sensory or is it behavior? * Hear about[...]

Webinar, January 9th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind of  Watertown, MA. Perkins’ series of family workshops are designed to help you plan your blind or visually impaired young adult’s future. * Where will[...]

Cambridge, MA, January 15th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]

Cambridge, MA, January 18th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]

Online, January 18th, 2023, with TechACCESS of RI.  Digital technology is for everyone but can be overwhelming. If we aren’t an “expert”, we might feel like we can’t properly support our students. Additionally, digital tools already[...]

Cambridge, MA, January 19th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded on[...]

Cambridge, MA, January 19th, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]

Acton, January 21st, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...]

Cambridge, MA, January 21st, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]

Cambridge, MA, January 21st, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]

Cambridge, MA, January 22nd, 2023. Life of Pi. Sixteen-year-old Pi and his family set off to emigrate from India, but after their ship sinks in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Pi is left stranded[...]

Upton, MA, January 30th, 2023, with the Mendon-Upton SEPAC. Does your child struggle to read standard print due to low vision, dyslexia, or another disability? * The Worcester Talking Book Library (WTBL) can help. * A[...]

Deadline, January 30, 2023. The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts is offering scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Up to three scholarships may be awarded, including one for $3,000 and two for $1,500[...]

Acton, MA, February 4th, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join in on an evening at the Museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. * Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible Discovery[...]

Webinar, February 8th, 2023, with the Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board  The Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) is sponsoring a free assistive technology webinar for families of individuals 18+. * The presenter[...]

Online, February 8th, 2022, with TechACCESS of RI. Youth with disabilities experience poor employment outcomes upon graduation that impact mental health, physical health, and quality of life. * Engaging children in opportunities to develop transition[...]

Webinar, February 9th, 2023, with the North Reading Sepac. For families with children of all ages and all disabilities. The presenter will be Jack Yates, a teacher and consultant in and for a wide variety of[...]

Acton, MA, February 13th, 2023. A special morning at the Discovery Museum with Early Intervention groups and other D/HH families while we are closed to the general public and headcount is limited. * Playing, exploring,[...]

DCR’s Leo J. Martin Ski Track, Weston, MA, February 15th, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England. The Adaptive Sports New England 2023 Youth Para Nordic (cross-country) Skiing series will be held on three Wednesday afternoons[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

February 16th, 2023, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children[...]

DCR’s Leo J. Martin Ski Track, Weston, MA, March 1st, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England. The Adaptive Sports New England 2023 Youth Para Nordic (cross-country) Skiing series will be held on three Wednesday afternoons[...]

Virtual Conference, March 4th, 2023, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community  is the Federation’s annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. *  The[...]

Boston, MA, March 5th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]

Online, March 8th, 2023, with TechACCESS of RI. Are you working with a nonspeaking child for the first time? Do you have a student using AAC inconsistently or in ineffective ways? * You might be[...]

DCR’s Leo J. Martin Ski Track, Weston, MA, March 8th, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England. The Adaptive Sports New England 2023 Youth Para Nordic (cross-country) Skiing series will be held on three Wednesday afternoons[...]

Boston, MA, March 9th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]

Boston, MA, March 11th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]

Acton, MA, March 11th, 2023. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA children. * The Museum will[...]

Webinar, March 16, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Pittsfield, MA, March 26th, 2023.  Free. The Sprout Film Festival is a chance to experience short films that celebrate and address issues around the areas of developmental disabilities. * The Sprout Film Festival: a collection[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Service dogs are trained to help individuals with disabilities with specific tasks or duties. For autistic individuals these may include providing deep pressure[...]

Webinar, March 22nd, 2023, with the Suffolk University Law School in Boston. Problem Solving Clinic: Suffolk Law Students Present on Supported Decision Making. * Students from Suffolk Law School join Kerry Mahoney and Kathleen Amaral[...]

Acton, MA, March 24th – 31st, 2023, with Open Door Theater. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of underwater characters. For Audio Described[...]

UMass iHub (Haverhill Campus), March 28th, 2023. An In-Person event with The Greater Haverhill System Of Care Community Resource Fair. The Systems of Care Committee supports the Community Service Agency (CSA) to establish and sustain[...]

Marlborough, MA, March 29th & 30st, 2023. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts (BIA-MA) Conference is for brain injury survivors, caregivers, families and professionals to gather and discuss the challenges faced by the brain injury[...]

Acton, MA, April 1st & 2nd, 2023, with Open Door Theater. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of underwater characters. All shows will be:[...]

Lexington, MA, April 5th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts will be offering a three-session workshop on Future Planning and Developing a Letter of Intent for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual[...]

Dedham, MA, April 11th, 2023, with the Dedham and Westwood SEPACs. The Westwood and Dedham’s Special Education Parent Advisory Councils resource fair is bringing together the community’s best special education and special needs resources in[...]

Virtual Group, April 11th & 12th, 2023, 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[...]

Lexington, MA, April 12th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts will be offering a three-session workshop on Future Planning and Developing a Letter of Intent for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual[...]

Webinar, April 12th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA, April 22nd, 2023. Free. Hosted by the  Baystate Deaf Senior Citizens, New England Deaf Senior Citizens and HCC Deaf Studies Program & ASL Club. Speakers include: * Ivy Velez, MS, *[...]

Springfield, MA, April 24th, 2023, with the Central West Department of Developmental Services. Free. Whether you are a provider, family member, or user of AT, this event offers options for AT, demonstrations, and access to[...]

Danvers, MA, April 25th, 2023, with the Northeast Arc and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Find: • In-person and virtual exhibits • Demonstrations • Presentations * For a complete list of exhibitors, please use[...]

Webinar, April 26th, 2023, with Learning Prep School in Waltham, MA. Free. Assistive Technology in education is any tool used in the classroom to compensate for, or work around, student challenges. * This can be[...]

Lexington, MA, April 26th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts will be offering a three-session workshop on Future Planning and Developing a Letter of Intent for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Intellectual[...]

Worcester, MA, April 28th, 2023. The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) will welcome the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community on Friday, April 28, 2023 at Polar Park with a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night[...]

Watertown, MA, April 29th, 2023, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Free. The Early Connections Conference brings together families with children from birth to age 7 who are blind, deafblind, or low-vision,[...]

Somerville, April 30th, 2023. 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 climbing[...]

Marlborough, MA, in person on May 1st, Virtual Session, May 2nd, 2023. 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 3rd, 2023, with Mass Families. What You Need to Know  – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region presents this live webinar for individuals and families of all ages. * ASL interpreters provided.[...]

Webinar, May 3rd, 2023, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD). If you can’t equally enjoy your housing because of a disability-related obstacle, what do you do?  Join an interactive virtual workshop on the reasonable[...]

Acton, MA, May 6th, 2023. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA children. * The Museum will[...]

Boston, MA, May 7th, 2023. Recommended for ages 8+. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Based on the Coretta Scott King award-winning novel by Christopher[...]

Newton, MA, May 8th, 2023, with the Metro Region Department of Developmental Services. Free. Whether you are a provider, family member, or user of AT, this event offers options for AT, demonstrations, and access to[...]

Virtual Support, May 9th, 2023. Free, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA . This event is for parents living in one of the New England states. Parents of ALL craniofacial conditions and[...]

Boston, MA, May 11th, 2023. Recommended for ages 8+. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Based on the Coretta Scott King award-winning novel by Christopher[...]

Boston, Suffolk University Law School and Virtual, May 11th, 2023, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Learn about accessibility and inclusion priorities in the City of Boston. The City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Person with Disabilities has[...]

Boston, MA, May 13th, 2023. Recommended for ages 8+. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Based on the Coretta Scott King award-winning novel by Christopher[...]

The deadline to submit applications for the 2023-24 academic year is May 15, 2023. With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]

Webinar, May 16th, 2023, with Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech in Massachusetts. For families with infants, toddlers and school-age children who are deaf or hard of hearing. * Accessing high-quality Listening and Spoken Language[...]

Acton, May 20th, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...]

Somerville, May 21st, 2023. 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 climbing[...]

State House, Boston, May 23rd, 2023, from 10 am – 12 pm. Hosted by MCDHH Statewide Advisory Council (Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing0. * A gathering of Statewide Advisory Council members,[...]

Webinar, May 25th, 2023,  with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council and  Families for Depression Awareness. In this webinar, Jenny Woodworth, LISW, will define boundaries as they relate to familial relationships. * Participants will[...]

Webinar, May 26th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. *[...]

Somerville, May 28th, 2023. 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 climbing[...]

Webinar, June 1st, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A Bill on Parental Notification of Failed Health Screenings: Using Your Experience to Make a Change. Audrey Falk, EdD,[...]

Buttonwood Zoo, New Bedford, MA, June 2nd, 2023. A free evening of entertainment, education, and excitement for families of children with disabilities and chronic healthcare needs. * This is a private event not open to[...]

Boston, Fenway Park, June 3rd, 2023. The Red Sox are hosting a Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened awareness day. A portion of proceeds will go to DEAF, Inc. and Our Deaf Survivors Center,[...]

Boston, Fenway Park, June 4th, 2023. The Red Sox are celebrating their friends in the Blind and Low Vision Community. Come on out to see the Sox compete with the Tampa Bay Rays and show[...]

Webinar, June 7th, 2023, Quarterly Tea with the Massachusetts’ Office on Disability. There is a lot of misinformation about service animals and emotional support animals, such as where they are allowed to go, what questions[...]

Somerville, June 11th, 2023. 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 climbing[...]

Webinar, June 13, 2023, with the State of Massachusetts’ One Care Implementation Council. For One Care members, their guardians, family members, PCAs or support staff. A statewide listening session sponsored by the One Care Implementation Council[...]

Boston College, June 14th, 2023, with the Beautiful Lives Project. Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Boston College Football Team for an indoor Fieldhouse of Dreams event on June 14, 2023, from 11:30 am –[...]

Acton, June 17th, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...]

Somerville, June 18th, 2023. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts (ACG) is hosting a youth adaptive climbing clinic is for children ages 5 – 17 to come climb with accommodations and equipment that assist those with any disability[...]

Worcester, MA, June 29th, 2023, with Clark University. The UMass Epilepsy Education Conference provides an opportunity for patients and families impacted by epilepsy to learn, share, ask and connect. Speakers: Dr. Pegah Afra. Dr. Afra is[...]

Virtual Event, July 12th, 2023, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. Free And Open To The Public. The Disability Law Center is looking for your expertise on the issues you face as a person[...]

Boston City Hall Plaza, MA, July 18th, 2023, with the City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities.  The City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities invites you to honor the 33rd[...]

Webinar, July 19th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Rebecca Doggett, PhD. About the speakers: * Rebecca Doggett, PhD, is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of[...]

Boston, July 26th, 2023. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is so excited to be included in Disability Pride Day at the Boston Red Sox. * Join in to meet others in the[...]

Virtual Event, July 31st – August 11th, 2023, with Carroll School for the Blind in Newton, MA. The Accessibility Bootcamp (Tab) For High School And College Students. * Current College or High school students interested[...]

Virtual Group, August 8th & 9th, 2023, 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, August 16th, 2023, with the Asperger/Autism Network of Watertown, MA. Free. This presentation on Special Needs Trusts will explain what a Special Needs Trust is, why opening one is beneficial to you and your[...]

Webinar, August 16th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Maria Mody, PhD, Lisa Nowinski, PhD and Evan Bordt, PhD About the speakers: * Maria Mody, PhD, is Assistant[...]

Somerville, August 20th, 2023. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts (ACG) is hosting a youth adaptive climbing clinic is for children ages 5 – 17 to come climb with accommodations and equipment that assist those with any disability[...]

Warwick, RI, CANCELLED FOR 2023. Please contact TechACCESS of RI for more information. . The Assistive Technology Conference of New England is dedicated to technology, people with disabilities, families and professionals. Keynote Speaker: Sam Farmer.[...]

Webinars, September 5th 14th, 2023. The Community Health Equity Survey (CHES) aims to help communities address barriers to health by collecting data on the social and structural health needs facing Massachusetts residents, specifically those disproportionately[...]

Somerville, MA, September 10th, 2023. 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[...]

Acton, MA, September 11th, 2023. A special morning at the Discovery Museum with Early Intervention groups and other D/HH families while we are closed to the general public and headcount is limited. * Playing, exploring,[...]

Webinars, September 5th & 14th, 2023. The Community Health Equity Survey (CHES) aims to help communities address barriers to health by collecting data on the social and structural health needs facing Massachusetts residents, specifically those[...]

Webinars, September 14th, 2023, and the 2nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA.  Free but exclusively for SESPs, PCTI Graduates and SEPAC Chairpersons. * For this Networking[...]

Somerville, MA, September 17th, 2023. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts (ACG) is hosting a youth adaptive climbing clinic is for children ages 5 – 17 to come climb with accommodations and equipment that assist those with any[...]

Liberty Tree Mall in Davers, MA, September 20th, 2023, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Learn about special needs trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future.[...]

Somerville, MA, September 24th, 2023. 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[...]

Hadley, through December 2023, with the Center for Human Development of Western Mass. Open to anyone 4 years old and over with some upper body strength. They have adaptive rock climbing equipment available for use[...]

Virtual Support Group, September 27th, 2023. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. *  The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families[...]

Hartford, CT, September 28th, 2023. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...]

Marlborough, MA, September 29th & 30th, 2023. The Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit 2023 is a conference of the next generation of leaders to attend an all expenses paid leadership summit. Summit Description – The Massachusetts[...]

Webinar, September 30th, 2023, with Boston Children’s Hospital. Virtual Saturday coffee chats with Alison Leschinski, SCD and Kalie Buchman, AuD. Parents and caregivers of deaf and hard of hearing children of all ages are welcome.[...]

Boston, MA, September 30th, 2023, with the Boston Children’s Musuem. Boston Children’s Museum is hosting a Critter Weekend program and the live animal presentations will be ASL interpreted at 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. BCM has[...]

Norwood, MA, October 3rd, 2023. “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference  – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability & Vision Loss, is a multi-tracked Educational Program reaching out to the needs of individuals,[...]

Boston, MA, October 5th, 2023. The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting the Inaugural National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration at the Massachusetts State House. * This event will convene people with[...]

Brooks Elementary School, Medford, MA, October 7th, 2023. Hosted by the Commission for Persons with Disabilities, Saturday October 7, 2023 10 am – 2 pm. * Guest speakers include parents of children with disabilities &[...]

Acton, MA, October 7th, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join in on an evening at the Museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. * Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible Discovery[...]

Providence, RI, October 7th, 2023. Free. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is hosting an event for their members  at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo.  Saturday, October 7, 2023- Time:[...]

Somerville, MA, October 8th, 2023. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts (ACG) is hosting a youth adaptive climbing clinic is for children ages 5 – 17 to come climb with accommodations and equipment that assist those with any[...]

Webinars, October 12th, 2023, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]

Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA, with the Massachusetts’ Commission for the Blind (MCB).  Celebrate the independence of the white cane and help raise awareness of the White Cane Law in Massachusetts which requires drivers to[...]

Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Program de Liderzago para Padres Latinos. El Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos es un programa de capacitación de 25 horas diseñado para ayudar[...]

Lexington, MA, October 14th, 2023, with Waypoint Adventures. Have you ever wanted to test out gear to see if it fits your needs? Have you ever wondered what the best off-road wheelchair or adaptive bike setup[...]

Somerville, MA, October 15th, 2023. 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[...]

Boston, MA, October 15th – December 3rd, 2023, 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 their[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2023, with Boston Children’s Hospital. Join the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program’s Sign Language Workshop – Tiny Signs, Big Connection. * A baby sign language workshop for newer parents. * This workshop[...]

Whitman/Hanson Regional High School, Whitman, MA, October 21st, 2023.  The Whitman/Hanson Special Education Parent is hosting a Resource Fair and Sensory Friendly Touch-A-Truck. * Connect with 20+ agencies providing services to the special needs community[...]

Providence, RI, October 21st, 2023. Free. Rare New England will host their annual “Improving Health Care Experiences in the Rare Disease Community with Information and Support”, and is for patients and families to obtain information[...]

Somerville, MA, October 22nd, 2023. 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[...]

Sharon, MA, October 22nd, 2023, with the Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC) in partnership with the Sharon Commission On Disabilities. Free. Learn about available no, low, and high tech devices. * Bring the[...]

Webinar, October 25th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Centner. Free. For families and providers in the community. Hear from Speeach Language Pathologists to learn about AAC. * This 90-minute presentation and Q and A will[...]

Virtual Support Group, October 25th, 2023. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. *  The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families[...]

Somerville, MA, October 28th, 2023. 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[...]

Sutton, MA, November 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf. Free.  The “Stepping up. Breaking Down Walls. How? Together!”conference is open for everyone in Massachusetts. Enjoy workshops, panel discussions, general meeting and[...]

Somerville, November 5th, 2023. 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 climbing[...]

Tufts University, Medford, November 5th, 2023. Adaptive Sports New England and many fadaptive sports organizations from throughout New England for a day full of fun, games and new experiences. * This day is designed to[...]

Concord, NH, November 8th, 2023 with the Coalition of Caring. 17th Annual Statewide Caregiver’s Conference. Free. An Online Listening and Learning Series, “Embracing and Overcoming Caregiver Compassion Fatigue”. * The coalition was created in October of[...]

Webinars, November 9th, 2023, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]

Somerville, November 12th, 2023. 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 climbing[...]

Acton, November 18th, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...]

Brockton, East Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, North Adams, Worcester, December 2023 – March 2024, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out Adventures.  Free. Lace up a pair of conventional skates[...]

Newton, MA, and Virtual Option – November 21st, 2023, with Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA. Free and open to the general public, consumers, families, friends, and professionals. * Find low vision and blindness-specific[...]

Virtual Group, November 21st, 2023 with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA This event is for those living in one of the New England states. Want to meet other young adults within the[...]

Webinar, December 1st, 2023, with Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech of Northampton, MA. Are you feeling frustrated with challenging behaviors displayed by your child who is deaf or hard of hearing? Does your child[...]

Application Deadline is December 1st, 2023. Live Virtual Training and in person, January 6th – March 2nd, 2024, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training[...]

Acton, MA, December 2nd, 2023. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA children. * The Museum will[...]