Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Events Massachusetts

Loudon, NH, November  28th, 2024 – January 5th, 2025. Enjoy 3.5 million twinkly LED lights for the 11th annual Gift of Lights display. Not disability specific or sensory friendly event. * The family tradition of driving through[...]

Lancaster, MA, through December 30th, 2024.  Drive-Through Light Show at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Not a disability specific or sensory-friendly event. * Over 1 mile of roadway is transformed into a glittering display of over 1[...]

Marshfield, MA, through December 30th, 2024. A drive-through holiday light spectacular, featuring larger-than-life holiday themed displays for the entire family.  Not disability specific or sensory friendly. * Visitors are welcomed to bundle up in their[...]

Methuen, MA, through December 30th, 2024.  Drive-Through Light Show at the Lancaster Fairgrounds. Not a disability specific or sensory-friendly event. * Over 1 mile of roadway is transformed into a glittering display of over 1[...]

Regis College, Weston, November 29th, 2024, 1 p.m. performance only. A special Sensory and Family-Friendly performance at a reduced price. * * Featuring a shortened, 1-hour performance, adjustments to sound and lighting, and chill out[...]

Providence, RI, November 30th, 2024, 12 p.m performance. Designed to meet the needs of guests on the autism spectrum, with sensory processing disorders, epilepsy, PTSD, or other sensitivities, Sensory-Friendly Plus! performances create an inclusive space[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 1st, 2024, with Community Autism Resources. Holiday Family Brunch and Santa Visit for individuals with ASD, along with their parents and siblings. * Bring your cameras, or utilize the professional photographer taking photos,[...]

Westford, MA, December 1st, 2024.  Free. The Music Makes Me Happy Chorus will be taking the stage at Parish Center for the arts in a family-friendly, all-are-welcome concert in celebration of the season. * Admission[...]

Bernardston, MA, December 1, 8 & 15, 2024, at Kring Candle. Specially designed for individuals with sensory needs. Free however appoints are required. For your child and family members with sensory and other special needs[...]

Mendon, MA, November & December 2024. Not disability specific or sensory friendly event. * Winter Wonderland and the Festival of Illumination will feature a Drive Thru tour through Southwick’s Zoo to view spectacular holiday lights[...]

Thomaston, CT, December 1s, 2022, 12 pm and 2:15 pm, with the Railroad Museum of New England.  This Autism-friendly version of their Santa Express train ride is considered judgement-free with sensory considerations (lowered volume for[...]

Seminarios web, la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales Massachusetts, la Oficina Regional de DDS Central/Oeste, Servicios Comunitarios Multiculturales y Centro se unen para presentar una serie de cinco partes sobre educación especial, en español,[...]

Virtual Series, January 16th – March 20th, 2025 – application deadline is December 13th, 2024, with Northeast Family Leadership, Riverside Community Care.  Participants will explore topics including the history of the disability movement, Charting the[...]

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[...]

Peabody, MA, December 6th, 2024, with Bridgewell Family Support Center. Join a Free Family Holiday Music Event with DJ Bethany. Come and sing along to your favorite holiday tunes. * Pizza and Beverages will be[...]

Brockton, MA, December 6th, 2024, with the Arc of Greater Brockton Get ready to dance the night away Arc of Greater Boston’s Holiday Dance. Join  an evening of music, dancing, and festive cheer. * This event[...]

Danvers, MA, December 6th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc.  For youth with special needs ages 16+.  Arrive in your comfiest jammies to celebrate the upcoming holiday. * There will be crafts, games, and more to[...]

Boston, December 6th, 2024, 1:30 p.m. performance. This performance and in-theater experience is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet. * This one-of-a-kind performance[...]

Webinar, December 6th, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Masschusetts. Host: Early Intervention Parent Leadership Program at the FCSN. This workshops explains: The differences between Early Education and Special Education The transition[...]

Boston, December 7th, 2024. The show is designed for all families with children or adults with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities. This is a shortened 60-minute version of their standard Holiday Pops concert,[...]

Burlington, MA, December 7th, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome up to their 4th birthday, as well as expectant families. * Photographer[...]

Fitchburg, MA, December 7th, 2024, with the Seven Hills North Central Support Center.  Holiday fun for the family. Pictures with Santa Christmas Carols Pancakes For more information visit https://www.sevenhills.org/whats-happening/calendar and scroll to your desired event,[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 7th, 2024, with the Knights of Columbus Council 488. The Knights would like to invite children with special needs to their annual Children’s Christmas Party. The party is free to special needs[...]

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[...]

Boston, MA, December 7th & 8th, 2024. Presented by United Dance Company. The United Dance Company is an inclusive dance company featuring artists who identify as having a disability and artists who don’t, united by[...]

Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, December 7th, 2024, 2 pm performance.  The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]

Brunswick, MAINE, December 7th, 2024. The Spina Bifida Association of New England (SBAGreater NE) welcomes all ages and abilities for their annual holiday party. The Spina Bifida Association of New England (SBAGreater NE) welcomes all[...]

Boston, MA, December 8th, 2024, 2 p.m. performance only. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best[...]

Fitchburg, MA, December 8th, 2024. Hosted by The Arc of Opportunity. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. * Join a formal, joyous evening of dinner and dancing at a local venue. Ticket[...]

North Weymouth, MA, December 8th, 2024, with the Arc South Shore of Hingham, MA. The 4th Annual Holiday Festival Featuring Winter Sleigh Rides is an inclusive  family event will be held from 11:00 am to[...]

Norwood, MA, December 8th, 2025, with The Norwood Knights of Columbus. A holiday party for families of individuals with special needs (all ages – kids and adults welcome). Featuring Big Joe The Storyteller and a[...]

Bernardston, MA, December 8 & 15, 2024, at Kring Candle. Specially designed for individuals with sensory needs. Free however appoints are required. For your child and family members with sensory and other special needs that[...]

Georgetown, MA (Northshore), December 8th, 2024, with the Georgetown SEPAC and Camp Dennison. This event is intended for  only children with special needs to meet Santa and enjoy holiday crafts in a sensory friendly environment.[...]

Lowell, MA, December 8th, 2024, with the New England Film Orchestra. Join in to kick off the holiday season with hot chocolate, cookies and your favorite holiday music, * Film favorites like Muppet Christmas Carol, The[...]

Weston Community Center, Weston, MA, December 8th, 2024. The Spina Bifida Association of New England (SBAGreater NE) welcomes all ages and abilities for their annual holiday party. The Spina Bifida Association of New England (SBAGreater[...]

Storrs, CT, December 8th, 2025, with the HELLO Lab at the University of Connecticut.  For children who are deaf and hard of hearing and their families. A family-oriented event with door prizes available for families[...]

December 9th, 2024, Manchester, New Hampshire. *This family event is NOT a sensory-friendly or disability specific event. * It’s time for hot chocolate, golden tickets, and comfy jammies and a visit from Santa. * The Polar[...]

Northampton, MA, December 10th, 2025, with Pathlight’s Inclusive Community Center. Join a workshop that breaks down how to effectively advocate for your child’s success in special education. Cover strategies that make a difference, from navigating[...]

Malden, MA, Deember 10th, 2024, with the Medford Family Network. Special Holiday Event for Caregivers & Their Children with ASD, Developmental and Learning disAbilities. A Partnership Of  The Medford Invitational Union Of Elves- Local 25[...]

Webinar, December 10th, 2024, with the Arc of Massachusetts. In the spirit of the holidays, join The Arc of Massachusetts for a special webinar about making friends and connecting with people in your community. * Presenter Jonathan[...]

Webinar, December 11th, 2024, 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[...]

December 11th, 2024, Manchester, New Hampshire. *This family event is a lights up and volume down viewing only, meant for families with that have sensory-friendly or disability needs. * It’s time for hot chocolate, golden tickets,[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 11th, 2024. Bring your family to see Santa and dine in at a local Italian Restaurant. Dine in a non-judgemental environment with families like yours. * Take pictures with Santa. * Please[...]

Stockbridge, MA, December 11th, 2024. The Berkshire Theatre Group’s “sensory-friendly” performance is a production that is slightly modified to accommodate individuals with sensory-input disorders, such as people on the autism spectrum. * At this performance,[...]

Middleborough, MA, December 11th, 2024, with the Middleborough Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Surrounding towns and families are welcome to this event. Join the Middleboro SEPAC for Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa at the Middleboro Early[...]

Boston, MA, December 12th, 2024, 2 p.m. performance only. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best[...]

Boston, December 12th, 2024, in partnership with the Jewish Arts Collaborative and Combined Jewish Philanthropies. Included with General Admission. * This is not a disability specific event, however The MFA offers a wide range of[...]

Northampton, MA, December 13th, 2024, 4 p.m. performance. A Sensory Safe performance for those with sensory processing disorders or with small children. It will feature a shortened runtime, reduced special effects, and general admission seating. The[...]

New Bedford, MA, with Deaf, Inc. Deaf, Inc.,  will explore different international cultures during the holiday party. Includes light refreshments, giveaways, games and crafts. * Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. Please[...]

Norwell, MA, December 13th, 2024.  The Arc of the South Shore will host an inclusive Holiday Dance for individuals over the age of 18 to celebrate various holiday and times of the year. * The goal[...]

Boston, MA, December 14th, 2024, 2 p.m. performance only. Waking from hibernation in the Spring, Frog and Toad plant gardens, swim, rake leaves, go sledding and learn life lessons along the way. The two best[...]

Boston, MA,  December 14th, 2024. Join Autism Eats for a very special brunch with Santa. * The group will have their own private room and delicious buffet. * This event like all Autism Eats events[...]

Leahy Holloran Community Center, Dorchester/Boston, MA, December 14th, 2024, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  Join in for festive fun and celebration. The event is free to all, and will feature food, activities[...]

Sturbridge, MA, December  14th, 2024, with Seven Hills South Valley Support Center. Join their annual Holiday Gathering at a local venue.The $10 entrance fee covers pizza, drinks, and a holiday craft with Rick and Judy.[...]

Brockton, MA, December 14th, 2024, with the Arc of Greater Brockton. Step into a magical Winter Wonderland at The Arc of Greater Brockton, Joina a day filled with holiday cheer and fun activities. * Hallways[...]

Hopkinton, MA, December 14th, 2024, with the Hopkinton Lions Club. Free. This event may be sold out – please check with the host. Accessible indoor location. *  The Hopkinton Lions club will host a Santa’s[...]

Leominster, MA, December 14th, 2024, with the Leominster Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Free. An event exclusively for families with children who have a disability or specific sensory needsmaking it difficult for them to access[...]

Holyoke, MA, December 14th, 2024, with Jericho Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults. You are invited to the Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults at Jericho for their 2024 Sensitive Santa Party. This annual event[...]

Needham, MA, December 14th, 2024, with Bierman Autism Centers. Enjoy a calm, welcoming atmosphere where your child can meet Santa, take free photos, and participate in festive activities designed with their unique needs in mind.[...]

Florence / Northampton, MA, December 15th – 23rd, 2024, at Look Park. This is not a sensory or disability event. Low sensory Holiday experiences will be held on December 18th and 24th. * Celebrate the[...]

Bristol, RI, through December 22nd, 2024, with the James D. Rielly Foundation. Free. The Bristol Santa House welcomes the public but their core mission is serving families with special needs children. There are times both[...]

Bernardston, MA, December 15, 2024, at Kring Candle. Specially designed for individuals with sensory needs. Free however appoints are required. For your child and family members with sensory and other special needs that would benefit[...]

Beverly, MA, December 15th, 2024. This program offers dedicated time slots with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. * Enjoy[...]

December 16th, 2024, Manchester, New Hampshire. *This family event is NOT a sensory-friendly or disability specific event. * It’s time for hot chocolate, golden tickets, and comfy jammies and a visit from Santa. * The Polar[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 16th, 2024, 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[...]

Worcester, MA, December 18th, 2024. Sensory Performance at 4 pm only. ASL Performance – December 22nd. Adapted by the president and CEO Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, this annual production returns to[...]

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[...]

Florence / Northampton, MA, December 18th, 2024. Please confirm times with the event host. Free. Join other local special-needs families to for a Santa’s Train for a reduced sensory afternoon at the Garden House at[...]

Natick Mall, Natick, MA, December 18th, 2025, at the Autism Welcoming Center, upper level, next to Newbury Comics, near Macy’s parking garage, Level A3. This is event is free of charge, no registration necessary to[...]

Middleboro, MA, December 19th, 2024, with Middleboro Elks Club and The Heart in Art: Inclusive Holiday Dance for Teens and Adults with Disabilities. There will be: * refreshments * socializing Fees applyy, RSVPs required to[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, Boston, December 21st – 28st, 2024. Six – The Musical– Emerson Stage Divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take[...]

Fitchburg, MA, December 21st, 2024. Celebrate the season with The Arc of Opportunity’s  In-House Holiday Party. Kick off the festivities with a holiday lunch, followed making your own festive ornaments. Please inquire about the appropriate ages[...]

Cambridge, MA, December 21st, 2024, with Empowering Connections Access 2.  Access 2 Community And Friendship is a Social Group Of Young Adults With & Without Disabilities 22+ Years Of Age. Un Grupo Social De Jóvenes[...]

Worcester, MA, December 22nd, 7 pm only. Sensory-Friendly Performance – December 18th. Adapted by the president and CEO Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, this annual production returns to the main stage with[...]

Worcester, December 24th, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free. This is not a disability-specific event but the venue does have accessibility, see the end of this post for more of the museum’s accessibility options.[...]

Florence / Northampton, MA, December 24th, 2024.  Please confirm times with the host. Free. Join other local special-needs families to for a Santa’s Train for a reduced sensory afternoon at the Garden House at Look[...]

Springfield, MA, December 25th, 2025, with the Springfield JCC and the Jewish Federation of Western Massachusetts. Free and open to the public. Not a disability specific event. Celebrate the light and miracle of the first[...]

North Andover, MA, December 26th & 27th, 2024. See the gardens aglow with enchanting light displays. What makes this time “Sensory-Friendly?” A gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will[...]

Canton, MA, December 26th & 27th, 2024. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more[...]

Dover, MA, December 27th, 2024. About Sensory-Friendly Walk and Learn: This program offers a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcomeNature’s[...]

Taunton, MA, December 29th, 2024, with Community Autism Resources. Autistic Adults 18+ are invited join CAR for a New Year’s Eve-Eve-Eve Party. They will send off 2024 with: * An Evening Of Games, Snacks *[...]

Springfield, MA, December 30th, 2024, with the Springfield JCC. New Year’s Eve Dance Party for Kehillah families and friends ages 11+. * Celebrate the beginning of the New Year with your friends and family at[...]

Worcester, December 31st, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. This is not a disability-specific event but the venue does have accessibility. See the end of this post for more of the museum’s accessibility options. *[...]

Framingham Public Library, December 31st, 2024, 10 a.m. to 12 noon. For All Ages. The Framingham Library will be hosting a “Noon” New Year’s Eve Party. Autism Specialist Katie Casavant will be at this event to support[...]

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[...]

Stoneham, MA, January 3rd, 2025, 4:00-6:00 p.m. only. Guests are welcome to stay past 6 p.m., but please note that lights and sounds will be adjusted for regular event by 6:15 p.m. * This event[...]

Medfield, MA, January 3rd, 2025. About Sensory-Friendly Winter Scavenger Hunt. This program offers a reduced number of guests and a quieter sensory-friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome. *[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Needham, MA, January 17th, 2025, with the Charles River Center. All partygoers must be accompanied by a chaperone. The Charles River’s mission is to  empower and support people with developmental disabilities by offering high-quality, individualized[...]

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, 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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, 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,[...]

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 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[...]

Boston, MA, March 1st, 2025, 6 p.m. performance only. After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses 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[...]

Boston, MA, March 6st, 2025, 11 a.m. performance only. After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses[...]

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[...]

Boston, MA, March 8th, 2025, 2 p.m. performance only. After getting sucked up by a vacuum cleaner, a (now hairless) squirrel is rescued by Flora Belle Buckman, a 10-year-old self-proclaimed cynic. She names him Ulysses[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Acton, MA, March 21 & 22, 7 pm, March 23, 1 pm. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom,[...]

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[...]

Acton, MA, March 28th & 29th, 7 pm, March 30th, 1 pm.  Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

Nashua, NH, April 4th – 6th, 2025 . The Spina Bifida Association of New England (SBAGreater NE)  Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England Teen Empowerment Weekend is for students grades 6 – 12 and[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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.[...]