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Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Program
The deadline to submit applications for the 2026/27 academic year is May 8, 2026, With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
Virtual Family Leadership Disability Training for Massachusetts
March 9th & 16th, 2026. With the Northeast Family Leadership Program. Are you a parent or caregiver of a loved one with disabilities in Massachusetts? Do you want to do more than advocate for your...
Legislative Breakfast with the Metrowest DDS Citizens Advisory Board
Framingham, MA, March 20th, 2026. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Middlesex West area office Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) is hosting a Legislative Breakfast to dialog with state legislators on how to improve and enhance community...
Miss Amazing Event for Girls, Teens & Women with Disabilities
Medfield, MA, March 21st, 2026. Massachusetts Miss Amazing – Celebrating The AbilitiesOf Girls And Women With Disabilities. Girls and women ages 5 and older who have an IEP, IPP, 504 plan, SSI, or a physician’s...
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101): Portuguese
Webinar – DDS 101: O que você precisa saber Com um intérprete em português – quinta-feira, 26 de fevereiro, das 18h30 às 20h30. Salve a data no seu calendário. Este sistema de inscrição não enviará...
Brighter Futures Conference on Adults with Down Syndrome & Aging
Worcester, MA, March 27th & 28th, 2025, with Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A transformative gathering featuring the latest research findings and timely information from national experts on a range...
Merrimack Valley Disability Legislative Reception
Haverhill, MA, April 2nd, 2026. Building a Strong Community Together – Merrimack Valley Disability Legislative Reception is about recognizing our local legislators, honoring personal stories and discussing critical issues facing our disability community.* Hosted by...
Charting the LifeCourse Series
Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...
Accelerating Research for Down Syndrome
Webinar, April 9th, 2026, with The Alana Down Syndrome Center (ADSC) at MIT. In this annual webinar, a diverse set of researchers from MIT, University of São Paulo and Rutgers University will present short talks...
Special-Needs Schools Conference & Vendor Expo
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...
ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference
Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 10th – 12th, 2026, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field of...
Especially for Me “Mask On, Play On” All Ages Musuem Event
Acton, MA, April 11th, 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm. Free- registration required. A special free evening for visitors who are more comfortable in a mask-wearing environment. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and...
Medical Updates for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
Webinar, April 13th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Foundations for Families webinar: Medical Updates for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome. Review the current AAP health care guidelines for children with Down syndrome...
Department of Developmental Services Updates for Norfolk County
Virtual Meeting, April 14th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,...
Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children Conference
Natick, MA, April 18th, 2026. This early childhood conference is designed for early childhood educators, caregivers, and professionals who are passionate about harnessing the transformative power of play to promote positive behavior and emotional development...
APPLE Institute Training for SEPACs, School Staff & Community Partners
Apply by April 30th, 2026, 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,...
Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium 2026
Marlborough, MA, in person on May 4th, Virtual Session, May 5th, 2026. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,...
Charting the LifeCourse Series
Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...
Department of Developmental Services Updates for Norfolk County
Virtual Meeting, June 9th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,...
Charting the LifeCourse Series
Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...
