Assistive Tech/Medically Complex Events in Massachusetts

Baystate Health, Whitney Avenue Conference center, Holyoke, MA. Whole Children’s 10th anniversary celebration includes champion snowboarder and traumatic brain injury survivor Kevin Pearce and his brother David, along with a viewing of “The Crash Reel”, a[...]

Boston, March 5th, 2016. Dr. Josie Badger, the 2012 Ms. Wheelchair America winner, and current chair of the #IWantToWork Campaign, will be be Key Note Speaker at the 2016 Federation for Children with Disabilities (FCSN) Visions[...]

The National Autism Association is are now accepting applications for their Give A Voice Program grants. The intent of this program is to provide communication devices to individuals with autism who are non-verbal or minimally verbal, and[...]

Newton South High School, October 28th, 2016. The 5th “Annual Understanding Our Differences” Family Book Event will feature Kimberly Brubaker Bradley, author of “The War That Saved My Life.” This award-winning middle grade children’s book is a story[...]

10 Park Plaza, 2nd Floor, Conference Rooms 2 and 3 , Boston, December 19th, 2016. The Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the Office of the Attorney General jointly welcome interested members of the public,[...]

Scituate, January 10th, 2017.  The Scituate Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host Jamey Breen, a Scituate resident, disability advocate, and author of the book, “Keep it Rollin”.  Jamey is a person with cerebral palsy[...]

Natick, May 10th, 2017. For parents, caregivers and students of all ages. Travis Roy, author of “Eleven Seconds”,  is a former BU hockey player that speaks to students and parents about the importance of having high[...]

Minute Man Arc for Human Services, Concord, August 9th, 2017. Hear Christopher de Vinck is the author of the “Power of the Powerless”, which is about growing up with his severely disabled brother. Chris will discuss how parents[...]

Foxboro, September 13th, 2017.  Mary Ryan Woods, co-author of “I Didn’t Cause It, I Can’t Change It – How Mothers of Adult Children with Co-Occurring Disorders Have Coped”, will discuss how this book chronicles the journey taken[...]

Newton South High School Auditorium, November 2nd, 2017. Melissa Shang is a 14 year old disability activist, author and Newton resident. Born with a form of Muscular Dystrophy, Melissa got her start in activism when[...]

Natick, February 2nd, 2018. A Morning with DESE: Featuring An Overview of General and Special Education Funding will feature staff from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). They will provide an overview of[...]

Parker Middle School in Reading, May 19th, 2018. America’s Got Talent 2017 contestant, Mandy Harvey is an American singer and songwriter; she is also deaf. She was awarded the “Golden Buzzer” on America’s Got Talent and[...]

Moakley Park in South Boston, August 16th, 2018. Paralympic gold medalist and Boston Marathon winner Tatyana McFadden will lead a wheelchair racing clinic, autograph copies of her book, and cheer on the racers at the 5th[...]

For Massachusetts’ families that have two or more children diagnosed with a disability. Application process closes September 14th, 2018. Spectrum for Hope is a Peabody, MA, 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation  supporting families of multiple children with[...]

Boston, MA, July 14, 2024, with the Museum of Science. The Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live Animal, and Lightning! shows. Use code ASL24 for free admission to the Museum and[...]

Boston, MA, July 14, 2024, with the Museum of Science. The Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live Animal, and Lightning! shows. Use code ASL24 for free admission to the Museum and[...]

Boston, MA, July 14, 2024, with the Museum of Science. The Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live Animal, and Lightning! shows. Use code ASL24 for free admission to the Museum and[...]

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[...]

Northeastern University, Boston, October 5th, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. , 2019. All families of children with cerebral palsy are invited to hear Dr. Andy Gordon, Director of the Center for Cerebral Palsy Research at[...]

UConn Health Center, Farmington, CT, October 26th, 2019. Changing Behaviors and Optimizing Learning Through Integrated Interventions is for families, educators, therapists, and providers who care for children and adults with fragile x-associated disorders and autism spectrum[...]

Cambridge, MA, November 19th, 2019. This genetics conference, Your DNA: A 21st Century User’s Guide, How You and Your Physician Can Harness New Technology for Better Health, will feature a Key Note Presentation by Philip[...]

Online viewing, June 17, 2020, hosted by the Institute for Human Centered Design of Massachusetts. Valerie Fletcher will interview Judy Heumann, Author of Being Heumann: An Unrepentant, Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist.  * Presented by IHCD’s[...]

June 19th – 21st, 2020. Free. Due to COVID-19, the Abilities Expo Boston Event typically held in September will now be a Virtual Event in June 2020. * This Virtual Experience will be Available 24[...]

Virtual Class, July 13th – 23rd, with the Carroll Center of Newton, MA. Map it Out! is for ages 8 to 12 – 15 with visual impairments. *  This remote class will provide opportunities for[...]

Webinar, July 22, 2020, with TechACCESS of Rhode Island. Learn the basic features of Proloquo2Go. This training will provide participants with an introduction to Proloquo2Go Version 6. The following areas will be addressed: Describing the different[...]

Virtual Class, July 27th – 30th, with the Carroll Center of Newton, MA. Oh, the Places You’ll Go with Maps is for ages 8 to 12 with visual impairments. * In this remote course students will[...]

Webinar, July 29th, 2020, with TechACCESS of Rhode Island. Participants will learn the basics of the highly customizable GoTalk Now AAC app.  Some of the features that will be reviewed include: Designing pages and creating[...]

Webinar, August 11th, 2020, with TechACCESS of Rhode Island. Executive functioning defines skills required for everyday life like working memory, flexibility, problem solving, time management and organization. * For many educations, their students’ executive functioning[...]

Webinar, September 23rd, 2020, with Satillo Training. Free. This 30 minute session will show you how to use your PRC-Saltillo speech generating device with Alexa. * Learn about motivating ways to engage with Alexa for fun,[...]

The 2021 grant application will be open until Monday, November 30th, 2020, with the Challenged Grant Foundation. The CAF’s mission is to serve people with physical disabilities through sport and fitness with meaningful grants. *[...]

Webinar, November 3rd, 2020, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Telehealth is an alternative service delivery model that pediatric occupational therapists and physical therapists can use in school-based practice for implementing therapeutic interventions and conducting evaluations.[...]

For Massachusetts residents – applications close on January 30th, 2021. For graduating high school seniors in Massachusetts who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf-blind or have difficulty speaking to assist in their goals of continuing[...]

Webinar January 14th, 2021, with Commonwealth Learning Center of Needham and Danvers. Free. Remote learning has its ups and downs. It can rely on students to be self-starters, which sometimes feels impossible. *  Join in[...]

Webinar as Part of a Virtual Conference, March 8th, 2021, with the The Assistive Technology Conference of New England. For 2020 and 2021, the Conference will feature different AT/AAC-Focused sessions from November 2020 through May[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2021, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]

All nominations must be sent to the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) by August 8th, 2025. The 2025 Meg Robertson Mobility Award honors the impact white canes and dog guides have on the lives[...]

Webinar, March 31st, 2021, 10:30 a.m. with the New England ADA Center. Free. Hear about the rights of people with disabilities to have service animals in various environments with Jason Angel, ADA Information Specialist, Trainer,[...]

Webinar, April 12 – 14th, 2021. These meetings are for those that live in Southeastern Massachusetts, on the Cape, or on one of the Islands. The Human Service Transportation (HST) Office, MassHealth, and Brokers invite[...]

Webinar, April 22nd, 2021, with Mass Match of Easter Seals Massachusetts. Free. Working in this rapidly changing and challenging environment requires us to adapt quickly. * This will be a two part training to discuss[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2021, with The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts offers an introductory educational series regarding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) via a Zoom platform. * These presentations have[...]

Virtual Conference, May 3rd & 4th, 2021. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers, Mental Health Counselors and Speech-Language[...]

Virtual Conference, May 17-20, 2021, with Nonotuck of Massachusetts. The summit provides an educational and supportive forum for adult family care provider organizations to discuss, develop, and share knowledge. Its central mission is to impart best[...]

Webinar, May 20, 2021, with The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts offers an introductory educational series regarding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) via a Zoom platform. * These presentations have[...]

Webinar, May 25th, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. For elementary and middle school students and their caregivers. Celebrated disability rights activist and author Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins will share her book, “All the Way to the[...]

On-line training, June 5th, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]

Virtual Event, June 9th, 2021. This meeting is for those living in Western Mass, Central Mass, Metro Boston, or Northeastern Mass. The Massachusetts EOHHS Human Service Transportation Office is hosting a series of Virtual Orientation Sessions[...]

Virtual Support Groups, June 9th and the first Tuesday of each month, with Rare New England. Rare New England has created a new program, “Virtual Patient & Caregiver Support Groups”, to provide opportunities for adult[...]

Webinar, June 23rd – 30th, 2021, with The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. The Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts offers an introductory educational series regarding Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) via a Zoom platform. * These[...]

Webinar, July 8th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Boston. Connecting Families: A Conversation with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. *  Join in on an opportunity to talk with other[...]

Webinar, July 28, 2021, with the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island. Free and open to the public. Join in to learn more about how to keeping your loved ones safe and healthy. *  About[...]

Webinar August 12th, 2021, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. As the state and districts think through education post-pandemic and plans to reopen for the upcoming school year, what does that mean for students with[...]

Webinar, August 19th, 2021, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The community is reopening and, though Covid is slowly becoming a topic of the past, many families continue to have questions about vaccinations and returning[...]

Northampton, MA, August 20th, 2021. Meet new friends, and join the MCB Team & Partners at a local park in Northampton for family fun. * Learn about MCB services to promote independence and build community[...]

Quincy, MA, September 15th to December 8th 2021. Adaptive Sports Wheelchair Basketball. Are you a manual wheelchair user in the Greater Boston area between the ages of 16 and 26? * Are you interested in[...]

September 22nd, 2021, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. BCIL’s individual services and systemic advocacy address areas critical to people with disabilities, including housing, healthcare, employment, long-term care, transportation, adaptive technology, communications, civil rights[...]

Webinar, October 13th, 2021, with the Guild for Human Services of Concord, MA. Authors J.M. Crawford (Choices) and Nicole Donovan (A Life Suspended) will share their personal stories of love and determination while navigating the[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2021, 6:30 p.m., with the CASE Collaborative of Concord, MA. Free. Guest presenters will be Bonnie Thompson and Pauline Menchin, Northeast And Central Mass Regional Coordinators, Family Ties Of Massachusetts. ▪   Do you[...]

Webinar, November 3rd, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. For high school students and educators, parents/caregivers and community members. * Celebrated activist Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins will discuss the extraordinary efforts that led to the passage of[...]

Virtual Support, November 11th, 2021. 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[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2021, 6:30 p.m., with the CASE Collaborative of Concord, MA. Free. Guest presenters will be Gail Havelick, SSI/public benefits Training and policy specialist, Department of Public Health and Stephanie Porter, MSN, RN, MASSTART[...]

Deadline to submit the Application is May 13th, 2022. Interested students will fill out an online application and write short essays on their academic achievements, extracurricular activities, and how being cleft-affected has impacted their lives.[...]

Webinar, January 8th, 2022, with the Pathlight Program in Hadley, MA. Learn about the differences between the two programs, how to apply, issues related to a parents’ retirement and more. * SSI and SSDI are[...]

Webinar, January 11th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Sleep health is often overlooked in current care for children with sensory processing concerns. * In this short course, explore the neurological and clinical relationships between sleep[...]

Museum of Science, Boston, (second dose January 21, 2022). The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Network and their partners throughout Massachusetts have collaborated to offer VaxAbilities. * The goal of VaxAbilities is to support people with sensory[...]

Quincy, February 2nd – 23rd, 2022, with Spaulding Rehab. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this program. * Wheelchair basketball is played from sport wheelchairs designed for speed and agility and this recreational-level wheelchair basketball[...]

Online, February 7th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England.  This workshop will give participants an opportunity to learn the basics of video game accessibility and then apply[...]

Webinar, February 10th, 2022, with Temple Emanuel in Newton, MA. Celebrating Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month. Join a panel discussion to discuss: Making Inclusion Happen: Three Leaders Share What Works. The panel, moderated by Rabbi[...]

Online, February 14, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England.  People with intellectual and developmental disabilities are sexually assaulted at a rate seven times higher than those without[...]

Webinar, February 17th, 2022, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Presenter(s): * Presenters and Topics TBA in January 2022. For more information contact Boston SpEdPAC email: email@bostonspedpac.org website: http://www.bostonspedpac.org facebook: http://www.facebook.com/BostonSPEDPAC Instagram: @boston_spedpac[...]

Falmouth, MA, March 6th, 2022, with the Cape Cod Curling Club. Participants will learn how to play the game of curling from a two-time Paralympian With Paralympian Meghan Lino. * Those under 18 must be[...]

Webinar, March 9th, 2022, with a Family Support Center in Peabody, MA. This is the first workshop of a three-part series with Katie Greer, who will speak to parents and guardians about internet safety. * This[...]

Webinar, March 10th, 2022, with Inclusion Matters, the West Bridgewater, MA, SEPAC. Brennan Srisirikul is an actor, singer, author, fitness trainer, and motivational speaker. * Brennan was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at birth and was[...]

Virtual Conference, March 16th, 2022, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. This Visions of Community pre-conference event is free and open to the public. This session provides an opportunity to hear[...]

Online, March 16th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England.  The iPad has steadily improved as an assistive technology tool for students with learning disabilities. * The built-in[...]

Webinar, March 23rd, 2022, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. The iPad can be a great, comprehensive tool for language learning and communication. Find out how to help individuals with autism use an[...]

Webinar, March 23rd, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Attorney Karen Mariscal will walk attendees through the steps of applying for benefits via Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). * What[...]

Webinar, April 1, 2022, with the Children’s Trust of Boston.  Parenting a child with special needs comes with loads of paperwork, such as IEPs, assessments, and evaluations as well as several appointments with therapists, doctors,[...]

Online, April 11th, 2022. Part of the 2021-2022 workshop series with the Assistive Technology Conference of New England. Individuals across the US and around the globe are 3D-printing their keyguards. They’re saving upwards of 95%[...]

Webinar, April 12th, 2022, with a Family Support Center in Peabody, MA. This is the second of a three-part series with Katie Greer, who will speak to parents and guardians about internet safety. * The[...]

Webinar, April 13th, 2022, with the Epilepsy Foundation New England. Planning for Parents of Children who are Differently-Abled or have a Disability. A high-level overview of the concerns for most families, whether you are just[...]

Webinar, April 13th, 2022, with a Family Support Center in Peabody, MA. This is the third of a three-part series with Katie Greer, who will speak to parents and guardians about internet safety. * The[...]

Webinar, April 13th, 2022, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport Family Support Center. Widening The Circle: Expanding Opportunities for Friendships Between People With and Without Disabilities. Parents often struggle with how to help their children with[...]

Webinar, April 27th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Southeast Learning and Development office. Southeast Learning and Development. Facilitated by Jennifer Petersen, Director of Supportive Technology, Department of Developmental Services. * Assistive technology describes tools[...]

Virtual Event, May 5th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. This event will have simultaneous interpretation in the following languages: Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, Cantonese, Haitian Creole, and Vietnamese * Kate Ginnis, Mass[...]

Westborough, MA, May 4th, 2022.  The Association of Developmental Disability Providers of Massachusetts’ (ADDP) Inspire, Motivate, & Encourage conference is supports the political, financial, and educational health of their member organizations that serve people with disabilities,[...]

Webinar, May 5th, 2022, with the Taunton, MA, SEPAC. Free and open to the public. The Taunton SEPAC welcomes guest speaker, Community Autism Resources, for a virtual workshop on iPad basics. * This course will[...]

Newton, MA, May 5th, 2022, with The Carroll Center for the Blind. Recommended for current high school juniors, seniors, recent HS graduates, and college students ages 16 – 22 years. * WHAT IS THE 1TOUCH™?[...]

Webinar, May 6, 2022, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts. This workshop will help you grow your advocacy tools for parents and advocates of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing to ensure access to[...]

Boston, May 7th, 2022 the with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company in Boston. The public performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream on May 7 at 2:00 p.m. will be an “Access-Palooza” performance. “Access-Palooza” performances offer: * Open[...]

Dedham, MA, May 22th, 2022, with the Spina Bifida Association of Greater new England.  Youth living with Spina Bifida, their parents, and siblings may all join in. * Time: 12 PM – 3PM * Share[...]

Webinar, May 26th, 2022, with the Epilepsy Foundation New England. Do you know someone with epilepsy? Would you know what to do if they had a seizure with you? * The 90-minute Seizure First Aid[...]

Brighton, June 4th – July 16th, 2022. Join Community Rowing Inc. and Adaptive Sports New England for a program to prepare you to row on the Charles come spring. * The Para Rowing Teen Group[...]

Webinar, June 7th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. A rite of passage, bike riding is a path to independence that builds confidence, yet it’s not an activity that comes naturally or at a magical age.[...]

Webinar, July 12th, 2022, with a learning disability support group in Newton, MA. Dr. Sophie Bellenis OTD, OTR/L, and Dr. Lyndsay Wood OTD, OTR/L, will review the goal and intention of school-based occupational therapy (OT)[...]

Virtual Event, Thursday, July 21, 2022, with the Disability Law Center, Inc. Free. 2022 REV UP MA Conference will highlight barriers to accessible voting in Massachusetts, how to get out the disability vote, and why[...]

Virtual Support Group, July 28th, 2022. With the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Designed for medical professionals including lactation consultants, nurses, speech language pathologists, occupational therapists, and physicians. * Join Jill Rabin, SLP, IBCLC and Rachel Murphy,[...]

Webinar, August 10th, 2022, with a learning disability support group in Newton, MA. Dr. Sophie Bellenis OTD, OTR/L, and Dr. Lyndsay Wood OTD, OTR/L, will review the goal and intention of school-based occupational therapy (OT)[...]

Webinar, August 30, 2022, with the Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Are you eligible for MassHealth? Do you have questions about MassHealth eligibility? How can the My Ombudsman program help MassHealth[...]

Webinar, September 13th, 2022, with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB).  Join the MCB’s Virtual Town Hall, focusing on “The Importance of Rehabilitation Teaching”. * Presentations from MCB program experts and consumers will address[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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, 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 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[...]

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 –[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]

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 &[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]