Down Syndrome & Intellectual Disability Events Massachusetts

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with Fletcher Tilton. Free. Fundamentals of Special Needs Trust Administration, Trustee Responsibilities, and Selecting a Trustee. Introduction and Overview of Special Needs Planning and Trust Administration. Registration is required to https://www.fletchertilton.com/Seminars [...]

Virtual Event, October 16th, 2024, 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[...]

Stockbridge, MA –  October 16th – 18th, 2024, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag[...]

Boston Common Frog Pond, October 18th, 2024. This is not a disability specific event. Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival at the Boston Common Frog Pond. Adults and children[...]

Norwell, MA, October 18th, 2024, with the Arc of the South Shore. For ages 18+ with special needs. Dances are for individuals over the age of 18 and celebrate various holiday and times of the[...]

Needham, MA, October 18th, 2024, with the Charles River Center. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Join in on snacks, fun , dancing and more. * All attendees must be accompanied by a companion * The[...]

Burlington, MA, October 18th, 2024, hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in on a sensory friendly trick or treating experience for those with disabilities ages 13 and up. * Jjoin the RecTogether program for[...]

Hingham, MA, October 19th & 19th, 2024. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is an outing for preschool and elementary age kids and includes refreshments and activities in the[...]

Beverly, MA, September & October 2024, 4 – 5 p.m. time slots only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select[...]

Natick, October 19th, 2024 – One Night Out and the Boston Ability Center are hosting an  accessible trick-or-treating event. * Children and families are invited to trick-or-treat between rooms at their Natick facility. * Costumes are[...]

New Bedford, MA, October 19 & 20, 26 & 27, 10 am – 4 pm, 2024. “Boo at the Zoo” is here to fulfill all your autumnal and mildly eerie Halloween desires. With campus-wide daylight[...]

Plymouth, MA, October 19th, 2024, with the Cape Cod Arc and Monarc. Monarc is a no-cost respite program for caregivers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. * Caregivers are invited to stay on site[...]

Holyoke, MA, October 19th, 2024, with the Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults at Jericho. For families with special-needs the Holyoke communities. Enjoy: * Hayrides * Pumpkins * A spooky forest * Face Painting &[...]

Pembroke, MA, October 19th, 2024, 4 – 5 pm only. A sensory friendly Halloween party for all ages. Hosted by Raising Harts and City Arena,. A safe and inclusive Halloween experience with bouncy houses, face[...]

Holyoke, MA, October 19th, 2024, with JERICHO, The Bureau for Exceptional Children & Adults. Trick or Treat safely and at your own pace. * Take a hay ride to the Pumpkin Patch to find a[...]

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[...]

Quincy, MA, October 19th, 2024, with the Quincy Parent Advisory Council To Special Education. Quincy SEPAC (formerly QPAC) invites Quincy families with IEPs and 504s to join for a fun-filled afternoon of spooky decorations, candy, sensory[...]

October 19th, 2024, with the Town Lexington, MA, Recreation Department. This event is sensory friendly, multi-generational, and fun for the whole family. * Celebrate the start of fall with family games, activities and crafts. *[...]

Hingham, MA, October 2024, 3 – 4 pm time slots only. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment.[...]

Marlbrough, MA, October 19th, 2024, with Marlborough Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  Families with a variety of disabilities of all ages may enjoy:. * Pumpkin Decorating * Face Painting * Lawn games *[...]

Norfolk, MA, October 19th, 2o24, with the Norfolk, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council, and the Norfolk Lions and Norfolk Community League. In an effort to ensure that children with sensory issues and special needs[...]

Penn Brook School, Georgetown, MA, October 19th, 2024. The Georgetown Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host this special-needs family event. * Trick or Trunk is a SAFE trick or treating event. * Park and[...]

Holliston, MA, October 19th, 2024. The Holliston Special Education Parent Advisory Council is hosting a Trunk or Treat for the local community. There will be: * Trunk Decorating * Prizes for the Top Five Trunks[...]

Stockbridge, MA –  October 20th, 2024, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show[...]

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,[...]

Providence, RI, October 22nd & 23rd, 2024, 5- 6:00 p.m. only.  This year the Roger Williams Zoo will offer their annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular with sensory-friendly times at these designated hours only. * Join us for a[...]

Boston, MA, and Virtual Options, October 23rd, 2024. The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting the Inaugural National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration at the Massachusetts State House. This event will[...]

Webinar, October 23rd, 2024, with Fletcher Tilton. Free. Fundamentals of Special Needs Trust Administration, Trustee Responsibilities, and Selecting a Trustee. Introduction and Overview of Special Needs Planning and Trust Administration. Registration is required to https://www.fletchertilton.com/Seminars [...]

Belmont, MA, October 23rd, 2024, with the Belmont Watertown United Methodist Church. This party welcomes everyone including those with different abilities. If in a wheelchair, please let the host know when you RSVP, so they can[...]

Stockbridge, MA –  October 23rd – 25th, 2024, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag[...]

Norfolk, MA, October 24th, 2024, at the Norfolk Public Library. Everyone needs to have a housing plan in place for their loved one. Join and watch a preview us to learn more about housing options[...]

Foxboro, MA, October 24th, 2024, 4:30 – 6:30, pm,  hosted by the Foxboro, MA, recreation department. This is not a disability specific event. * Come carve a pumpkin with the Rec Department to display on the[...]

Uxbridge, MA, October 24th, 2024, with Venture Community Services.  Free. This indoor event is free and focused on children 18 and under with autism or sensory concerns and their families. All children must be accompanied[...]

Lexington, MA, October 25th, 2024. The Lexington Recreation and Community Programs will be hosting the annual haunted house with specified Sensory-Friendly Times. For ages 5 to 18 years old with sensory challenges. * Come in[...]

October 25th, 2024, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Recreaton Therapy Program. For ages 8 and older with special needs. Join on for a Spook-tacular Halloween Dance. * Bring your friends, wear your favorite costume and[...]

Danvers, MA, October 25th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc.  For youth with special needs ages 16+. Hop on your broomsticks and celebrate Halloween. * Dress your best and participate in the Costume Contest. * !There[...]

Hingham, MA, October 25th – 26th, 2024. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is an outing for preschool and elementary age kids and includes refreshments and activities in the[...]

Hingham, MA, October25th & 26th, 2024. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is for preschool and elementary age kids and includes refreshments and activities in the lower church hall[...]

Bridgewater, MA, October 25th, 2024, 5:30 – 7:50 pm, with the Bridge Center. Free. Join the 2nd Annual Spooktacular Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat celebration.  Come in your best costume to enjoy our this sensory-friendly outdoor[...]

Beverly, MA, September & October 2024, 4 – 5 p.m. time slots only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select[...]

Acton, MA, October 26th, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m. A special free Halloween event for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience[...]

New Bedford, MA, October 26 & 27, 10 am – 4 pm, 2024. “Boo at the Zoo” is here to fulfill all your autumnal and mildly eerie Halloween desires. With campus-wide daylight trick-or-treating, you have[...]

Virtual Group, October 26th, 2024. 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[...]

Westwood, MA, October 26th, 2024, with the Massachusetts General Hospital Aspire Program. Teens and adults aged 14+ are invited to join Aspire on Saturday October 26th for an outdoor special event. * Participants will socialize[...]

Sheffield, MA, October 26th, 2024,with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington. Holloween Party, Table and Treat at the Park. Enjoy treats, drinks, and giveaways from CATA, Taft Farm and Robins Candy. * Art and Crafts Tables,[...]

Wilbraham, MA, October 26th, 2024, with The Sensory Spot. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. Engjoy a Halloween frightfully fun event with: * Music * Crafts * Games *Face painting * An[...]

R J Grey Junior High School gym, October 26th, 2024 3, 10 – 10:30 a.m. ONLY,  with the Acton-Boxborough Family Network. Open to the public. The first 30 minutes of the party (10-10:30am) will be[...]

Hingham, MA, October 2024, 3 – 4 pm time slots only. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment.[...]

Boston, October 26th, 2024. This is not a disability specific event, however the museum is accessible  https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/accessibility/ * Celebrate and party with trick-or-treating, spooky activities and programs for frightfully safe fun for all. Throughout the[...]

Leominster, MA, October 27th, 2024, with the Leominster SEPAC and the Leominster United Methodist Church will host a spooktacular time for a night of **trick-or-treating** like no other. Free. * Dress up in your best[...]

Wilmington, MA, October 17th, 2024, with the WCTV Wilmington Community Television. The free event welcomes all, with special care and support given to those with sensory struggles or who have difficulty with Halloween. Costumes are[...]

Stockbridge, MA –  October 27th, 2024, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show[...]

Dedham, MA, October 27th, 2024, with the Dedham Square Circle. Free. Registration is required by October 7th. Free. This is not a disability specific event. * The annual Trunk or Treat event is a free[...]

Webinar, October 29th, 2024, with Fletcher Tilton. Free. Fundamentals of Special Needs Trust Administration, Trustee Responsibilities, and Selecting a Trustee. Introduction and Overview of Special Needs Planning and Trust Administration. Registration is required to https://www.fletchertilton.com/Seminars [...]

Leominster, MA, October 29th, 2024, with Luk, Inc. Free. This event is intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as their families and/or caretakers, living in North Central[...]

Taunton, MA, October 29th, 2024, with Community Autism Resources – Registration required by October 15th. Free. This event is open to autistic individuals, and their immediate family members, living within CAR’s service region. * This[...]

Whitinsville, MA, October 29th, 2024, with Open Sky Community Resources. Join Open Sky for The Blackstone Valley’s First Halloween Trunk or Treat with a twist. They are looking for those who love Halloween and having fun[...]

Virtual Support Group, October 30th, 2024. Ages 11 – 17 years old. Please see below for dates for 0 – 10 and and 18+. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome[...]

Natick, MA, October 31st, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m., with the Natick Mall and the Autism Alliance . The Natick Mall has invited the Autism Alliance to attend this year’s Mall-O-Ween. The Alliance will have a[...]

Sudbury, MA, October 31st, 2024. The Town of Sudbury’s Commission on Disability and Sudbury residents in the Meadowbrook Circle neighborhood are hosting an accessible and inclusive trick-or-treat option that can benefit any child and family.[...]

New Bedford, MA, October 31st, 2024. Baby Boo at the Zoo is a daytime Halloween-themed family-friendly event geared to ages 5 years old and younger. It is full of games, trick-or-treating, food, and fun. This[...]

Northampton, MA, October 31st, 2024, with Whole Children. Costumes are encouraged for this event .Sing your favorite songs while the rest of the groups cheer you on. * Meet new and old friends and spend[...]

Boston, MA, November 1st & 2nd, 2024, at Boston Children’s Hospital. The Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Family Symposium and Exhibitor Expo brings together families, patients, and professionals for a day of learning and connection. Through interactive workshops,[...]

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[...]

Burlington, MA, November 2nd, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome, ages 0 to four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC[...]

Brookline, MA, November 2nd, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress AIM program.  For ages 13 – 22. November AIM Meetup – Teens and young adults are invited to throw on their Halloween costumes and join the[...]

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,[...]

Danvers, MA, November 6th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc’s Early Intervention Program. Ready, Set, Resource! Join the Northeast Arc and many other exhibitors for an event highlighting the many resources available to young children and[...]

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[...]

Pittsfield, MA, November 11th, 2024. This early childhood conference is focused on “The Power of Play: Unleashing Positive Behavior in Young Children.” It is designed for early childhood educators, caregivers, and professionals who are passionate[...]

Webinar, November 13th, 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[...]

Worcester, MA, November 13th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Join general and special educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, support professionals, and parents from around the state for a full-day of presentations led by experts in the[...]

Taunton, MA, November 16th, 2024, with Community Autism Resources and the Arc of Bristol County.  The host is planning a Resource Fair and Bazaar to connect families and local supports, services and makers in the[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2024, with the Weymouth SEPAC. IEP This workshop will help families and those working with students with disabilities understand the different sections of the IEP, and protections in the law that help[...]

Virtual Support Group, November 20th, 2024. 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[...]

Manchester, NH, November 27th, 2024. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Sheffield, MA, December 7th, 2024, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington. Free. Join some outdoor fun –  have Pizza and Salad at 12pm. Wear your ugly sweater. Best ugly sweater wins a prize. *[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Manchester, NH, January 8th, 2025. Chunky’s presents movies with open captions (english sub-titles). Chunkys will play movies once a month with open captions. * Open caption showtimes feature a text display of dialoogue on the[...]

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[...]

Manchester, NH, January 15th, 2025. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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.[...]