Operation House Call: Introduction & How to Get Involved
Webinar, June 28th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc’s Operation House Call program is seeking new self-advocate co-teachers and volunteer host families. * Learn
Webinar, June 28th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc’s Operation House Call program is seeking new self-advocate co-teachers and volunteer host families. * Learn
Webinar, June 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Health Connector. Free and open to the public. Are you a current MassHealth member? Did you recently receive
Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Socials Statewide meetings are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners
Webinar, June 12th, 2023, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program of Massachusetts. How organizing can help you be the best advocate for your child. *
Mattaposiett, MA, June 24th, 2023, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program of Massachusetts. A Compassion Fatigue workshop for parents and caregivers of loved ones with
Charlestown, September 24th, 2023, with Courageous Sailing. Each year Courageous organizes and runs Charlestown Adaptive Sailing Day, in cooperation with the Friends of the Navy
Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. This training describes different types of disciplinary offenses, the school
Duxbury Senior Center, June 5th, 2023, with the Duxbury Special Education Department in collaboration with Duxbury SEPAC. Guest speaker Dr. Nadine Gaab is an Associate
Springfield, MA, May 23rd – June 21st, 2023. The Springfield JCC’s Kehillah Department is partnering with Bay Path University and students in the Master’s of
This event is now sold out. Shirley, Massachusetts, June 4th 2023. Dr. Temple Grandin is a world-renowned adult with autism, autism spokesperson, professor of animal
Virtual Training, June 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will
Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other
Virtual Group, June 1st, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, el 1 de junio, 2023, con Asperger / Autism
Webinar, May 25th, 2023, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council and Families for Depression Awareness. In this webinar, Jenny Woodworth, LISW, will define
Westfield, MA, August 5th 2023. With The Center for Human Development (CHD) All In program and the Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey team. There is an
Webinar, June 1st, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Connecting Families: A Bill on Parental Notification of Failed Health Screenings:
Ristuccia Ice Skating Rink in Wilmington & Allied Veterans Rink in Everett, July & August, 2023. The sport of sled hockey enables youth and adults to
Marston Mills, MA, June – August 2023. Introductory Adaptive Mountain Biking (aMTB) is an entry level program with a selection of trails to meet the rider’s
Buttonwood Zoo, New Bedford, MA, June 2nd, 2023. A free evening of entertainment, education, and excitement for families of children with disabilities and chronic healthcare
Webinar, June 8th, 2023, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch
Charlestown, MA, through June 26th, 2023, with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the
Brewster, MA, June & July, 2023, with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the
Boston, Fenway Park, June 4th, 2023. The Red Sox are celebrating their friends in the Blind and Low Vision Community. Come on out to see
Webinar, May 31st, 2023, with the Scituate, MA, SEPAC. PANS/PANDAS stands for Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infection
Webinar July 6th, 2023, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. In this previously recorded session, Dr. Fairlee C. Fabrett shares ways to support child and
Webinar, June 13, 2023, with the State of Massachusetts’ One Care Implementation Council. For One Care members, their guardians, family members, PCAs or support staff. A
Natick, MA, May 23rd, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc of Massachusetts Annual Meeting, Tuesday, May 23, 2023 | 5:00 – 8:30
Hanover, June 26th – 30th 2023, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation of Scituate. The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22 with
Hanover, July 3 – 6, 2023, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation of Scituate. The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22 with
Hanover, July 10th – August 3rd, 2023, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation of Scituate. The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22
Virtual Event, May 19th, 2023, with the DCR Universal Access Program. Topic – Summer Programs and Opportunities Across Massachusetts. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s
Lexington, May 21st, 2023. Free and open to the public. The Special Needs Arts Programs will present their Spring concert by the Sing Along Chorus
Brookline, June 22nd – August 24th, 2023, with the Brookline Recreation Department. For ages 8+ with special needs. Start date is an estimate. * Dust off that
Brookline, September 7th – November 16th, 2023, with the Brookline Recreation Department. For ages 8+ with special needs. Start date is an estimate. * Support the
Virtual Event, May 18th, 2023, with the Western Mass Family Leadership Program at Multicultural Community Services. Legislative Testimony For Families & Caregivers. * Join a
Webinar, May 17th, 2023, with Kerry Mahoney, Director of Education and Outreach at The Arc of Massachusetts. In this edition of The Arc’s ongoing Problem-Solving
Online, May 24th, 2023, with MassFamilies. Join Mass Families for a virtual event in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a
Webinar, May 11th, 2023, with the Hingham, MA, SEPAC and Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. They welcome both parents and professionals to join
Acton, MA, May 19th, 2024, with the Masschusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress and the Discovery Museum. Free. Event is for youth with Down Syndrome 8-12 year
Easton, MA, August 12, 2023. This event was rescheduled from it’s original April 30th, Autism Acceptance month 2023 date. All donations will benefit Raising Harts
Weston, MA, July 15th, 2023. Entry Deadline: June 16. Participants must be a minimum of age 8 as of June 25. Paralympic Swimming events will be conducted
Hingham, MA, May 13th, 2023. This program offers a dedicated hour for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-sensitive environment.
Hanover, MA, May 17th – July 5th, 2023, with Arts & Rec LLC. Drums Alive is an original evidence-based drumming fitness, health, wellness program that
Hanover, MA, June 6th – August 1st, 2023, with Arts & Rec LLC. These classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays are for adults with special needs.
Salem, MA, May 6th – June 10th, 2023. Level 1 & 2 Classes Special Olympics Massachusetts . Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport
Webinar, June 7th with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Friendships are personally valuable and developmentally important relationships for all people, yet friendships between individuals with
Webinar, June 26th, 2023, with the Seven Hills Family Support Centers. Tom Alessi and Craig Richardson of The Moody Street Group will present on estate
Webinar, July 12th, 2023, with the Seven Hills Family Support Centers. RCAP Solutions is a non-profit organization providing a wide array of independent living and
Reading, MA, Postponed. The Reading SEPAC will reschedule this event in the near future. Presenter: Lynn Lyons will discuss “Helping Your Family’s Emotional Health: Practical
Webinar, June 7th, 2023, Quarterly Tea with the Massachusetts’ Office on Disability. There is a lot of misinformation about service animals and emotional support animals,
Webinar, May 9th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. . The PPal Family Network’s Meet the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in
Webinar, May 3rd, 2023, 6 – 8 p.m., with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA, and the Middlesex County District Attorney’s Office . A training
Webinar, May 16th, 2023, with Maynard, MA, SEPAC and Maynard Public Schools . Hear strategies for parents who want to help their children develop independent
State House, Boston, May 23rd, 2023, from 10 am – 12 pm. Hosted by MCDHH Statewide Advisory Council (Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf & Hard
Webinar, May 23rd, 2023, with The Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline. Hear from a panel of experts in dental, medical, and Mass Health
Mansfield, MA, Spring 2023. For ages 6 – 21 with intellectual disabilities. Registration is now open for the Mansfield SOMA Green and White Hornets track
Stoughton, MA. Sign ups are open until October 31st, 2023. The CheerAbilities Team is for children with special needs ages 3 and up. * This
Applications accepted July 1st – September 30th, 2023, with the Genesis Foundation of MA. A limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and
Boston, Suffolk University Law School and Virtual, May 11th, 2023, 2 – 3:30 p.m. Learn about accessibility and inclusion priorities in the City of Boston. The
Attleboro High School, April 29th, 2023, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Family Literacy & Community Resource Fair is presented by Project Connect and the Early
Dartmouth High School, Dartmouth, MA, May 7th, 2023. Free. The Dartmouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council Southeastern MA Community Resource & Craft Fair will feature
Tufts University, Boston, MA, May 4th, 2023. Free. This conference will provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, people with disabilities, family members, and other
Somerville, MA, April 23rd, 2023, with the Cambridge Symphony Orchestra. The Cambridge Symphony Orchestra’s annual Family Concert is a chance for music lovers of all ages
Webinar, April 25th, 2023, Arc of Massachusetts Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide summaries on what has been accomplished
May 15th, 2023. Arc of Massachusetts Updates “Leo Live” Webinars, with Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide summaries on what has been accomplished
Westborough, MA, April 30th, 2025, with the Westborough Public Library. Caregivers of children with autism & disabilities frequently express frustration when teaching self-care skills. Occupational
South Weymouth, May 7th, 2023, with Community Autism Resources. Free. This event is for individuals with ASD, along with their parents/ guardians & siblings only.
Great Barrington, MA, April 19th, 2023, with Autism Connections of Western Massachusetts. Sensory Friendly Dance Workshop at with Community Access to the Arts (CATA). *
Webinar, April 25th, 2023, with Seven Hills Family Services in Central Massachusetts. Join Pat Carney, who will discuss the topic of Healthy Relationships and Sexuality for
Fairhaven, MA, April 14th, 2023, at the Millicent Library. Lego “Brick Club” club social group for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids offered by the folks at
Fairhaven, MA, May 12th, 2023, at the Millicent Library. Lego “Brick Club” club social group for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids offered by the folks at
Fairhaven, MA, June 9th, 2023, at the Millicent Library. Lego “Brick Club” club social group for neurodivergent and neurotypical kids offered by the folks at
Webinar, April 29th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Socials Statewide meetings are meant only for parents / caregivers
Webinar, April 25th, 2023, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Free. Presented by Kim Carvette, A Family Support Specialist with Parent Professional Advocacy
Haverhill, through August 21st, 2023. Register now for the USTA All Comers Wheelchair Tennis Training hosted by South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation and USTA New
Hanover, MA, May 15th – June 26th, 2023, with Arts & Rec LLC. This class is designed to focus on the basic yoga poses and
Burlington, MA, May 13th, 2023. Free. Hosted by the Burlington Mall and open to the public. Discover firetrucks, big rigs and emergency vehicles at this
Pembroke, MA, May 21st, 2023. For those ages 3 – 22 with intellectual and physical disabilities. Coastal SNAP is hosting a mini session where athletes
Virtual Event, May 19th, 2023, with the Parent Professional’s Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPals’ Virtual Conference & Celebration 2023 will feature Keynote Presenter Elizabeth Sweet
Virtual Q&A, April 26th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchage. Nearly 20% of waiting children registered with MARE are diagnosed with autism, and these
Holyoke Community College, Holyoke, MA, April 22nd, 2023. Free. Hosted by the Baystate Deaf Senior Citizens, New England Deaf Senior Citizens and HCC Deaf Studies
Marlborough, MA, in person on May 1st, Virtual Session, May 2nd, 2023. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses,
Webinar, May 4th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Are you interested in being a Special Education Decision-Maker for students
Webinar, April 26th, 2023, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts. Every parent is concerned about what the future holds for their children. Have you considered opening
Webinar, April 19th 2023, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. The risk factors for suicide in people with Autsm can be very different to those in the
Boston, May 4th, 2023, at Tufts University Health Sciences Campus. Free. This conference will provide a forum for researchers, practitioners, policymakers, people with disabilities, family
Attleboro, MA, April 1st – May 7th, 2023. Level 1 & 2 Classes Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and
Georgetown, MA (Northshore Area), Spring 2023, with the Healthy Kids Running Series. The Challenger Division was created to support children with special needs that may
Webinar, May 3rd, 2023, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD). If you can’t equally enjoy your housing because of a disability-related obstacle, what do
Hopkinton, MA, April 28th & 29th, 2023. Free tickets. New Direction Spelling Center is is hosting a private screening of SPELLERS the movie, inspired by
Hingham, MA, May 21st, 2023. Free. The South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) will host a baseball program for students with special needs, ages
Webinar, April 11th, 2023, with the Wachusett SEPAC and the Tri-Town SEPAC of Boxford, Middleton and Topsfield, MA. The Tri-Town and Wachusett SEPAC are hosting Jordyn
Middleboro, MA, Registration closes on March 17th, 2o24. The Middleboro Little League Challenger baseball is a regional baseball league for those ages 5 and up
World Autism Awareness Day Flag Raising with the City of Chicopee, MA, April 3rd, 2023. For more information on Chicopee Light it up BLUE for
Concord, MA, April 4th, 2023. Free. The Concord and Concord-Carlisle SEPAC, Carlisle SEPAC, Willard PTG, Alcott PTG & CMS PTG invites the community to a free
Webinar, April 26th, 2023, with Learning Prep School in Waltham, MA. Free. Assistive Technology in education is any tool used in the classroom to compensate
Webinar, May 11th, 2023, hosted by the Franklin, MA, SEPAC. This workshop will address best practices regarding the MA anti-bullying prevention law. * The content
Virtual Group, April 20tj, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, el20 de abril, 2023, con Asperger / Autism Network
Burlington, MA, May 10th – 31st, 2023, with the Burlington, MA, Recreation Department. Open to ages 5 – 12 with a disability. This program will
Newton, MA, May 8th, 2023, with the Metro Region Department of Developmental Services. Free. Whether you are a provider, family member, or user of AT,