Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Events Massachusetts

Virtual Support Group, December 18th, 2024. Ages Up to 10 years old. Please see below for dates for ages 11 -17 and 18+. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2024, with Community Legal Aid.  Join Attorney Katie Madison of Community Legal Aid to learn more about their Disability Benefits Project, now available for Franklin and Hampshire County residents. Community Legal Aid’s Disability[...]

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

Deadline, February 15th, 2025. The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts is offering scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Up to four scholarships will be awarded: one in the amount of $3,000.00, 2 in[...]

Deadline, March 1st, 2025. with Foundatio for Faces in Brookline, MA. The Foundation for Faces of Children scholarship scholarship award program annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational/technical school) to promising students born with[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Brookline, MA, 2024 & 2025, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. MDSC Advocates in Motion (AIM) program provides fun, inclusive, interactive events for teens and young adults with Down syndrome ages 13 to 22. * AIM[...]

Virtually and in Person, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Their 2024-2025 program will include 8 monthly, online, parent sessions and two in-person Curriculum Days. Workshops cover academic topics and[...]

Webinar, January 6th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Learn about ways to support people with disabilities in making decisions about their lives. In Massachusetts, when a person turns 18 years old,[...]

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

Virtual Program, January 7th – February 11th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is offering free group music lessons to Autistic adults. Traditional[...]

Webinar, January 7th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part one of their four-part Janaury 2025 Transition Centers Series on Housing. Speaker: Denise D. Resnick, Founder & President/CEO,[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

Webinar in SPANISH, January 8th, 2025, sábado 18 de enero de 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful[...]

Chicopee, MA, January 11th – April 12th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. The West Region Family Leadership Training Series is a free training that guides parents and family caregivers to imagine better[...]

Bridgewater, MA, January 13th, 2025, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregivers of Young Adults & Adults Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Webinar, January 22nd, 225, with the Arc of Massachusetts. According to the FINDS Survey, approximately 80% of people with disabilities are cared for by family members. Who will take on this role when those caregivers are[...]

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

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

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

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

Virtual Group, January 25th, 2025. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and the Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program are co-hosting a quarterly support group for families of children with Down syndrome and special health care[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. This workshop will cover what you need to know if your young adult is ready to start working. Learn about: – Current resume[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part four of their four-part Janaury 2025 Transition Centers Series on Housing. Part Four: Dive into housing options that[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The guest presenter will be from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains,[...]

Online, January 29th – April 9th, 2025, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. Learn DIR® techniques developed by Stanley Greenspan, MD and Serena Wieder, PhD. DIR® focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as[...]

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

Virtual Support Group, January 29th, 2024. Ages 11 – 17 years old. Please see below for dates for ages up to 10 and 18+. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome[...]

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

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

Webinar, January 31st, 2025, with the Regional Communications Director, Boston Region, Social Security Administration. The regional office invite you to join Social Security Administration Regional Communications Director, LaShonda Downing and the Boston Regional Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialists[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2025, with the Peabody SEPAC. The Peabody SEPAC will be joined by BSEA (Bureau of Special Education Appeals) mediator Beth Ross who will present: All about Special Education Mediation and/or IEP Facilitation How[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

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

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

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Acton, MA, February 8th, 2025, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers. * Enjoy[...]

Needham, MA . Sábado, 8 de fevereiro e Domingo –  13 de abril, 2025. Série de liderança familiar em português da reião metropolitana. A Série de Liderança Familiar é um treinamento focado em como e[...]

Virtually and in Person, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Their 2024-2025 program will include 8 monthly, online, parent sessions and two in-person Curriculum Days. Workshops cover academic topics and[...]

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

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

The deadline to submit applications for the 2025/26 academic year is May 16, 2025. With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. The Adult Family Care (AFC )program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either family* or non-family members a monthly tax-free[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Boston, MA, February 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disability Council.  This event is an opportunity for the public to learn about state legislation being filed that will have an impact on individuals with developmental[...]

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

Charlestown, MA, February 17th – 19th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress.  The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center, and provides experiential training for[...]

Dorchester, MA, February 23, 2025, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – Hosted by The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents of Dorchester/Boston invites families of youth with disability to attend their annual lunar new year celebration.[...]

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

Webinar, February 24th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This session will focus on how to plan for the 13th to 15th years of schooling. With the MCAS no longer being a requirement for graduation,[...]

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

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

Virtual Support Group, February 26th, 2025. For Ages 18+. Please see below for dates for ages  0 – 10 and 11 -17.  The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism[...]

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

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

Virual Event, February 26th, 2025, with Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School of Shrewsbury. The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities with inclusive employers.[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free. “Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom. Navigating insurance for newly diagnosed families can be[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Health and Disability Program, in collaboration with the Division of Community Engagement.This webinar will feature insightful discussions with guest speakers, each bringing their unique perspectives and experiences to[...]

Webinar, March 4th, 2025, with The Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Free. This presentation is “Housing 101” for parents. “Thinking about housing” introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay for housing and[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

Great Hall, Massachusetts State House, Boston, March 6th, 2025.  Disability Legislative Reception for Massachusetts’ Families, March 6th, 2026, Check-in: 10:00 AM. Program: 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Registration is required. Reserve your spaces today while they[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

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

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

Webinar, March 8th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Join a baby sign language workshop for newer parents.  This workshop will provide an introduction to using American Sign Language vocabulary in order to facilitate[...]

Virtual Conference, March 8th, 2025, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community is a disability-related conference, bringing together families, youth and professionals who support and advocate for children with[...]

Waltham, MA, March 8th, 2025, with Waltham Public Schools Office of Pupil Services. Free. Keynote Speaker Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials. Presenting Parenting as Leadership – “Being a Leader Instead of a Boss”. Workshop Options Breakfast[...]

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

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

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

Webinar, March 12th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Public Schools. The presenters will be representatives from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper[...]

UMass Lowell Coburn Hall, Lowell, MA, March 12th, 2025, 9:30 AM-2 PM. Hosted by multiple Community  and Disability Organizations across Massachusetts. Learn concrete strategies and techniques for supporting inclusion within programs, and have opportunities to[...]

Bridgewater, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2025, with Bridgewater State Univeristy’s EXCEL program. Free. For parents, teachers, school leaders & adult service agency personnel. A legislative breakfast will be hosted on March 13th, 8:30-10.30 a.m.[...]

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

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

Webinar, March 13th, 2025, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Participants will delve into the impact of sexual trauma on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) from both the perspectives of victims and, in some[...]

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

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

Needham, MA, March 21st, 2025, with the Charles River Center. Join a Legislative Breakfast, hosted by Charles River Center and Lifeworks, on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. This is an opportunity[...]

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

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

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

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

Virtual Support Group, March 26th, 2025. Ages Up to 10 years old. Please see below for dates for ages 11 -17 and 18+. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston SpEdPAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. They encourage all families to[...]

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

Worcester, MA, March 29rd, 2025. Celebrate MDSC’s 41st Annual Conference on March 29, 2025. This event brings together self-advocates with Down syndrome, parents and caretakers, grandparents and siblings, health care professionals, educators and others —[...]

Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos, del 29 de marzo al 10 de mayo de 2025, con la FCSN en Massachusetts.  Para[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Worcester, MA, April 3rd, 2025, with Massachusetts APSE, the state chapter of APS (Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst). The 50/50 Conference is a unique event bringing together 50 career seekers with disabilities, 50 workforce professionals,[...]

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

Haverhill, MA, April 3rd, 2025, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport and the Merrimack Valley Citizen’s Advisory Board to the Department of Developmental Services. Free. The hosts will be recognizing our local legislators, honoring[...]

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[...]

Brookline, MA, 2024 & 2025, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. MDSC Advocates in Motion (AIM) program provides fun, inclusive, interactive events for teens and young adults with Down syndrome ages 13 to 22. * AIM[...]

Virtually and in Person, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Their 2024-2025 program will include 8 monthly, online, parent sessions and two in-person Curriculum Days. Workshops cover academic topics and[...]

Medfield, MA, April 5th, 2025.  Free. Massachusetts Miss Amazing provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities across Massachusetts to build self-esteem. The mission of Miss Amazing is to give girls and women with disabilities[...]

Webinar, April 6th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Presented by Advocate Caitlin Thomas, LLC, BSN, RN Child & Adult Social Security Disability Representation. Caitlin will discuss: -Best practices for age 18 +[...]

Providence, RI, April 6th, 2025, with Best Buddies MA & RI.  Join Best Buddies for a day with the Providence Bruins. All kids, family members, and friends receive this exclusive discounted offer  Everyone’s ticket for[...]

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

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

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

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Join a round table discussion with Rania Markham, Founder of Families Like Ours and the Department of Disabilities (DDS). Come learn[...]

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

Virtual Event, April 9th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Caring for an individual with a disability can feel overwhelming at times. Keeping track of doctors’ recommendations, referrals, specialists, therapy goals,[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 11th – 13th, 2025, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field of[...]

Framingham, MA, April 11th, 2025. 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[...]

Virtual Session, April 15th, 2025. The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.  This grant is administered by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD). The[...]

Northern Essex Community College – Haverhill MA Campus, April 16th, 2025, with the Institute for Community Inclusion. The host welcomes requests for sign language interpreting and other requests (i.e., Computer Aided Real Time (CART), food[...]

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

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

Webinar, April 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Free Parent/Guardian Training. As caregivers for children with special challenges, obtaining timely information is crucial for your loved one’s security, success, and above all, their[...]

Marlborough, MA, Spring 2025, with Employment Options and Quinsigamond College. If you are 18 to 36 and have barriers with employment or have a disability, you may qualify for the Free Culinary Training Program. Transportation[...]

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

Virtual Session, April 23rd, 2025. The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.  This grant is administered by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD).[...]

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

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

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

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

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Virtual Support Group, April 30th, 2025. Ages 11 – 17 years old. Please see below for dates for ages up to 10 and 18+. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome[...]

Deadline, April 30th, 2025. . The SBAGNE Board of Directors is now accepting applications for the Annual Jean Driscoll Award. SBAGNE offers this award of up to $1,000 as a tribute to Jean Driscoll, an[...]

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

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Canton, MA, May 2nd, 2025, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. MDSC Advocates in Motion (AIM) program provides fun, inclusive, interactive events for teens and young adults with Down syndrome ages 13 to 22. * AIM[...]

Apply by May 2nd, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. APPLE (Advancing Parent / Professional Leadership in Education) is a free, virtual training program that brings SEPAC members, school staff, and[...]

Webinar, May 2nd, 2025, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Explore the transition to adulthood from three different perspectives the transition of an individual from youth to adult, changes in relationships with family, caretakers and guardians[...]

Virtually and in Person, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Their 2024-2025 program will include 8 monthly, online, parent sessions and two in-person Curriculum Days. Workshops cover academic topics and[...]

Webinar, May 5, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

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

Marlborough, MA, in person on May 5th, Virtual Session, May 6th, 2025. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

Webinar, May 7th, 2025, with Bridgewell Family Support Center in Peabody, MA. Hosted by Cheryl Ryan Chan. Every single one of us has people in our lives that we rely on; it’s part of the human experience.[...]

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