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[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 2025 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[...]

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[...]

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, 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[...]

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[...]

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 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, January 14th, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc of Concord, MA.  Honoring Choices is a non-profit organization focused on the rights of every adult to make choices and communicate these choices in a personal care[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

Webinar, May 14th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Free. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people[...]

Marlborough, MA, May 15th, 2025, with Employment First Massachusetts. A statewide conference is designed for employment and CBDS providers, DDS staff, educators, individuals with disabilities, family members, and other state agency partners.. Do you support people[...]

Massachusetts State House, with Zoom options, May 19th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Starting at 10:30 am in person at the MA State House, room 428 or on zoom[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Webinar Series, May 29th – July 1st, 2025, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. A 5-week workshop series that empowers people with disabilities to learn the tools and develop the skills to achieve healthier[...]

Needham, MA, May 31st, 2025, with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America New England Chapter.  AAFA New England Family Concert & Food Allergy EXPO Education – Awareness – Connection, is for: Parents, Adult Patients,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Brookline, MA, June 7th, 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[...]

Virtual Event, June 10th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Boston College, June 11th, 2025, with the Beautiful Lives Project. Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Boston College Football Team for an indoor Field of Dreams event.  Individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity[...]

Webinar, June 11th, 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, June 17th, 2025, with the Massachusetts state chapter of APSE, the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst. Explore how Medicaid impacts the employment of people with disabilities—and what you can do to support real inclusion.[...]

Webinar, June 17th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Nutrition and Down Syndrome: Supporting Health, Nutrient Needs, and Positive Eating Behaviors. This presentation explores how nutrition can play a key role in supporting individuals with Down[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

South Hadley, MA, June 21st, withe the Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Mass. The toddler group and the school age group are meeting together and having a wonderful time – join a fun-filled morning[...]

Online, June 25th – July 2nd, 2025, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Virtual. An intensive training program designed to provide families and professionals with a solid foundation[...]

Aschusnet, MA, June 26th, 2025, with LifeStream, Inc. of New Bedford. Tech Night is for individuals, employees, guardians and community members. The focus for the event will be an introduction to low to high assistive technology[...]

Hingham, MA, June 26th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Individuals with Down syndrome of all ages and their families and friends are invited to join the MDSC at Weir River Farm for an[...]

Marlborough, MA, Application Deadline is June 30th, 2025, for the September 29th/October 1st 2025 Summit. You must have a disability to apply to participate in this Leadership Summit. The Paul W. Spooner Generational Leadership Summit[...]

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 Program, July 2nd – August 6th, 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.[...]

  Newton Free Library, Newton, MA, and virtual option, July 9th, with the Newton Commission on Disability and the Newton Free Library. Demystifying Disability: A Community Conversation with Author Emily Ladau –  Moderated Conversation and[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Online, July 21st – October 27th, 2025, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Virtual and in person options. An intensive training program designed to provide families and professionals[...]

Foxboro, MA, July 22nd, 2025. This program is now at capacity. New England Revolution will be hosting a Soccer Clinic for Special Olympics athletes. For the first time the clinic is open to all ages[...]

Webinar, July 24th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN) of Massachusetts. Free. SPAN’s mission is to provide advocacy, education, and other actions that empower all families, professionals including advocates, and others with an[...]

Webinar, July 29th, 2025, with the Northeast in Danvers Northeast Transition Collaborative Network. Do you you want want to to become become a a better better ally ally to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities,[...]

Dunn State Park, Gardner, August 1st, 2025, with the Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council. Celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Hike, kayak, swim, listen to music, and hang out with friends. Light[...]

Fenway Park, Boston, August 3rd, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC). Join the Boston Red Sox and MDSC’s 2025 Down Syndrome Awareness Game at Fenway on Sunday, August 3, when the Red Sox[...]

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[...]

Florence, MA, August 16th, 2025,  with the Massachusetts Down Syndrone Congress (MDSC). Free to attend, for all ages, parents, caregivers, family members & friends. Join a fun afternoon at the park. * Families will have[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Webinar, August 27th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts.  Learn how you can create a Circle of Support for yourself or a loved one. Relationships and social networks are vital for all stages of life.[...]

Cambridge, MA, September 4th – 6, 2025, with Epilepsy Foundation New England.  The first ever New England Epilepsy Convention (NEEC) will consist of education, resources, and community building.  This convention will feature 6 different educational[...]

Webinar, September 9th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources of Taunton, MA. * Have you looked at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services application and felt overwhelmed and then set it aside? * Do you want[...]

Flint Memorial Library, North Reading, September 9th, 2025.  Resources for Caregivers of Adults with Disabilities: A Panel Discussion in their accessible, ground-floor activity room. Learn about: Voluntary services for eligible adults age 18-59 and their family[...]

Webinar, September 10th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse Thinking and[...]

Webinar, September 16th, 2025, with Bridgewell of Peabody.  This presentation offers parents a comprehensive overview of key topics covered in Part 1 of our Sexuality Training Series, including personal boundaries, respecting others’ boundaries, and understanding[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2025 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[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Peabody, MA, November 7th 2025 – May 2nd, 2026. Application deadline is September 26th, 2025, with Northeast Family Leadership and Riverside Community Care. Family members living in Northeast Massachusetts who care for a loved one[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2025 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[...]

Burlington, MA, October 4th, 2025, 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[...]

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[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Webinar, October 16th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc of Massachusetts. Do you want to learn how technology can enrich the life of your loved one? Join a presentation on how Assistive Technology (AT) can increase[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Little ones with Down Syndrome and their families are invited to learn some signs for common words and songs and discuss how including sign language[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Workshop Series. Presented by Pat Cameron, Project Director, Family TIES and MA Family Voices, The Federation for[...]

Virtual Group, October 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[...]

Application Deadline – October 25th, 2025. For families living in the Southeast, Northeast, Metro, West and Central Regions of Massachusetts.  The Family Leadership Series empowers parents and caregivers of people with disabilities to become strong[...]

Webinar, October 28th, 2025, with the Massachusetts’s Department of Developmental Services Central West Region.  As a family member of a child with a developmental disability, you might be wondering about the supports offered by the[...]

Virtual Support Group, Fall/Winter  2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection, an affiliate of MDSC, invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families who recently got an autism[...]

Webinar, October 28th, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Workshop Series. Presented by Sarah Jefferson, Mass Family Voices Coordinator, The Federation for Children with Special[...]

Webinar, October 29th, 2025, with the Institute for Community Inclusion at UMass.   Families, educators, and transition professionals will explore the value of college visits and learn strategies to make them more meaningful and inclusive. *[...]

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[...]

Online, November 5th – February 4th, 2025, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. An Astra Foundation on-line support group for parents who are familiar with principles of DIR/FloortimeTM. * The curriculum will respond to the[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2025 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, 6 de noviembre, 2025, con Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Como familiar de un niño con una discapacidad del desarrollo, quizás se pregunte sobre los apoyos que ofrece el Departamento de Servicios del Desarrollo. Acompañe[...]

Worcester, MA, November 6th, 2025, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress 2025 Educators Forum, The Power of Belonging: Building Stronger Schools Together, will hosts general and special educators, administrators, paraprofessionals,[...]

Wellesley, MA, register by October 17, 2025 for Winter 2025/26,  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[...]

Charlestown, MA, November 8th, Register by October 17, 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[...]

Webinar, November 11th, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Workshop Series. Presented by Karen B. Mariscal, Esq., Mariscal Special Needs Law. This training will help[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Webinars, November 2025 – February 2026, with Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) of Greater Boston. PIC’s Intro to Disability & Ableism Training gives participants a greater understanding of the Disability Community and Ableism. Participants will[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Workshop Series. Presented by Dotty Foley, advocate and trainer with extensive experience supporting inclusive communities and[...]

Virtual Support Group, Fall/Winter  2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection, an affiliate of MDSC, invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families who recently got an autism[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Learn about the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), the state agency responsible for protecting adults with disabilities from the abusive or negligent acts of their caregivers.[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Webinar, November 24th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts.  Join Arc of Massachusetts CEO and parent-caregiver Maura Sullivan as she facilitates honest conversations with three inspiring caregivers. Explore the demanding, exhausting, and deeply rewarding realities[...]

Webinar, December 2nd, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Workshop Series. Presented by Anthony Mavilia, Eligibility Coordinator for the DDS Metro Region, The Department of Developmental[...]

Webinars, November 2025 – February 2026, with Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) of Greater Boston. PIC’s Intro to Disability & Ableism Training gives participants a greater understanding of the Disability Community and Ableism. Participants will[...]

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 2025 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, December 6th, 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[...]

Boston, MA, December 6th & 7th, 2025. Presented by United Dance Company,, an inclusive dance company featuring artists who identify as having a disability and artists who don’t, united by their artistic excellence.  The 60[...]

Virtual Meeting, December 9th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,[...]

Webinar, December 9th, 2025. Have you ever wondered what type of support your legislator’s offices can provide? Join The Arc of Massachusetts Government Affairs team for an upcoming webinar on constituent services on December 9 at[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED UNTIL 2026. With the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Building satisfying and appropriate connections in the ID/D and autism population can be especially challenging. This training is designed to[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]