Virtual Support Group, September – November, 2021. Group is open to youth ages 11-14 years old, living in MetroWest Massachusetts, who have siblings that struggle with mental health and behavioral health issues living in the home.[...]

Virtual Fall 2021 class will serve Boston area, Central Mass, Northshore & All Massachusetts families: September 28rd – December 8, 2021. Free. The Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMIMass). * NAMI[...]

Virtual Groups, Fall & Winter 2021, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This is a group of parents and other concerned caregivers in the Franklin County area who seek to support, educate, and provide resources[...]

Webinar, October 28th, 2021, 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? * This is a one hour,[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Webinar, October 29th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Are you interested in being a Special Education Decision-Maker for students in your community? * Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate[...]

Webinar, November 1st, 2021, with the Needham, MA, SEPAC- Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a free workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for[...]

Webinar, November 3rd, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Are you interested in being a Special Education Decision-Maker for students in your community? * Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate[...]

John Glen Middle School, Bedford, MA, 2021. Free. Masks are required. For Parents, Caregivers, Educators, Administrators and Community Members. * Speaker Caroline Mcguire is the author of Why Will No One Play With Me? * Anxiety[...]

November 4th, 2021, with UMass Med School. Free. Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative is a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts.  * Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative[...]

Webinar, November 5th, 2021, with Arc of Massachusetts Director of Government Affairs Maura Sullivan. Join Maura for updates on the latest policies and departmental news in Massachusetts. * October 8th Topic – Dentistry Practices for[...]

Worcester, MA, November 6th, 2021. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group is part of the Massachusetts’ Down[...]

Online, November 6th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]

Virtual Groups, November 8th, 2021, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This group of parents and concerned caregivers meets with a facilitator to make connections and share experiences. The group is for parents, caregivers, friends[...]

Virtual Event, November 9th, 2021, 7 p.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’s (MDSC) support group for family members who have a loved one with Down syndrome and a mental[...]

Webinar, November 9th, 2021, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. Rebekah Gibbons, LICSW, will discuss how parents and caring adults can build trusting relationships that help teens feel[...]

Webinar, November 9th, 2021, with the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport, MA. Hear a comprehensive overview of the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act and how it may benefit you and your loved ones. Presented by:[...]

Webinar, November 9th, 2021, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the MDSC’s Virtual Educators Forum Series, which aim to provide information and resources for school-aged youth to ensure that students with Down syndrome[...]

Virtual Group, November 11th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

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[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Webinar, November 13th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Are you interested in being a Special Education Decision-Maker for students in your community? * Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate[...]

Virtual Conference & Exhibitor Fair, November 16th, 2021, 8 am – 4 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Recruitment, Training, and Support Center for Special Education Surrogate Parents. * Attendees will come away with information and resources[...]

Webinar, November 17th, 2021, with Pathlight / Autism Connections of Hadley, MA. For parents, caregivers, friends, family, and professionals. *Do you have questions about autism topics? This presentation will discuss strengths and challenges experienced by[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2021, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism will discuss, The Challenges of Being Autistic, “Bright and Verbal. *  Embracing The Strengths Of Autism[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2021, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Free. Asperger/Autism 102: What’s Next? – A Workshop for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children/Teens/Young Adults (through age 22). * Families are often unsure[...]

Webinar, November 20th, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Are you interested in being a Special Education Decision-Maker for students in your community? * Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Webinar, December 2nd, 2021, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Are you interested in being a Special Education Decision-Maker for students in your community? * Volunteers, known as Special Education Surrogate[...]

Webinar, December 2nd, 2021, with UMass Med School. Free. Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative is a program for caregivers and  siblings for families in Massachusetts.  * Sibling Support Program: A Family-Centered Mental[...]

Online, December 4th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]

Webinar, December 7th, 2021, with the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport, MA. Hear a comprehensive overview of Special Needs Trusts, including how to determine if this may be a viable option for you and your loved ones.[...]

Virtual Group, December 9th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Virtual Groups, December 13th, 2021, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This group of parents and concerned caregivers meets with a facilitator to make connections and share experiences. The group is for parents, caregivers, friends[...]

Webinar, December 14th, 2021, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. * PPal Parent Network Socials Statewide meetings are meant only for parents / caregivers / family members / family partners of children with[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Webinar, JANUARY 11, 2022, Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility with the Westwood, MA, SEPAC-Special Education Parent Advisory Council * A free workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2022, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism discuss Inclusion. About the speaker: Patricia Menzel, is a member of autism’s “Lost Generation.” She has[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Webinar, March 24th 2022, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism discuss friendships. About the speaker: Patricia Menzel, is a member of autism’s “Lost Generation.” She has[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Webinar, April 28, 2022, with the Pilgrim Area Collaborative of Plymouth, MA. Hear Patricia Menzel, an adult with Autism will host a Q&A session. *About the speaker: Patricia Menzel, is a member of autism’s “Lost[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Online, 2021, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of young children up to age 12) who have been diagnosed with Asperger’s/autism[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]

Virtual Event, Fall 2021 / Winter 2022, on the fourth Thursday of every month. Hosted by the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. * For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages[...]