“Sometimes It’s Hard” Sibling Book Event
West Boylston, MA, October 18th, 2025. Join an inclusive book signing event to celebrate the the launch of “Sometimes It’s Hard”, a children’s book written
West Boylston, MA, October 18th, 2025. Join an inclusive book signing event to celebrate the the launch of “Sometimes It’s Hard”, a children’s book written
Worcester, MA, October 9th, 2025, with the Massachusetts APSE state chapter of APSE, the Association of People Supporting Employment First. Partners in Progress Conference 2025.
Gardner, MA, September 10th, 2025, with the Gardner Disability Commission. The City of Gardner Disability Commission, in collaboration with The Arc of Massachusetts, will present training
Boston and Virtual Classes, September 13th– November 12th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Treinamento de Consultoria para Pais e
Webinar, September 9th, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Presented by Sarah Jefferson, Mass Family Voices Coordinator at The Federation for Children with
Webinar, September 30th, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Presented by Sarah Jefferson, Mass Family Voices Coordinator at The Federation for Children with
Lexington, MA, September 18th – October 30th, 2025, with the Lexington, MA, Therapeutic Recreation Department. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. This program
Lexington, MA, November 6th – December 11th, 2025, with the Lexington, MA, Therapeutic Recreation Department. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. This program
Webinar, September 9th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources of Taunton, MA. * Have you looked at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services application and felt
Beverly, MA, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available
Beverly, MA, January – March 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety
Beverly, MA, March – May, 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety
Medford, MA, Fall 2025. For ages 5 – 12 and 13 – 18. Hoops Without Limits’s mission is to empower and inspire neurodivergent youth through
Webinar, October 22nd, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free. Join Families for Depression Awareness and the National Eating Disorders Association for
Lexington, MA, September 24 – October 22nd, 2025. The Lexington Recreation Department offers this program for ages 6 – 12 and 13 – 18. Adaptive
Lexington, MA, September 27, 2025. Sunschein Photography is joining forces with Lexington Recreation and Community programs to provide an opportunity for families with individuals with disabilities
Webinar, August 20th, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly
Peabody, MA, November 7th 2025 – May 2nd, 2026. Application deadline is September 26th, 2025, with Northeast Family Leadership and Riverside Community Care. Family members
Virtual and at all four Seven Hills Family Support Centers – Athol, Southbridge, Fitchburg and Lowell, September 8th, 2025. Free. Are you prepared for the
Waltham, MA, September 14th, 2025, with JF&CS and Yachad New England. Free. Enjoy a kosher dairy lunch and connect with your community. Mindful Musicians will
Webinars, with the Mass Family Leadership Series. Learn how ideas become laws and how you can turn your concerns into action. This session will explore how
Webinar, October 22nd, 2025, with the Mass Family Leadership Series. Learn how to track bills, contact lawmakers, and stay informed about important policies. This webinar
Webinar, November 13th, 2025, with the Mass Family Leadership Series. Learn how to share your personal testimony to advocate for your loved ones and influence
Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share
Webinar, August 26th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family
Virtual Event,, August 12. 2025, with with the Northeast Transition Collaborative Network and Northeast Arc in Danvers. Looking to get out there and have fun? There
With SCIboston. SCIboston has announted the continuation of its quality of life grant program for individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder and will rename
Lake Wallace Sensory Trail, Belchertown, MA, October 4th, 2025. The 2025 Lake Wallace Fall Fest will feature a 5K Race, 1K Fun Run, an All-Abilities
Haverhill, MA, with the Riverside-Bradford Baseball League. Registration closes on August 20th, 2025, for the Fall 2025 season. The Buddy Ball Division is for children
Fenway Park, Boston, August 17th, 2025, with SCIboston. Join in with SCIboston in raising awareness for spinal cord injury at the Red Sox vs. Miami
Boston, Massachusetts State House, September 17th, 2025, with SCIboston. Join in in on the Annual SCI Awareness Month Proclamation and Presentation on Spinal Cord Injury
August 23rd, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the
August 27rd, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the
Millis, MA, Fall/Winter, 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Music therapy experience for preteens and older, with Mollie Caravello, board-certified music therapist. These groups
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, August 9th, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, November 4th, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, November 29th, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, December 6th, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with
Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, December 27th, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with
The State House, 24 Beacon St, Boston, MA, September 9th, 2025. Connect with experts and innovators focused on driving progress, research, education, and meaningful change
Millis, MA, August, 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Free. The Millis recreation staff will host an adaptive and inclusive social event for individuals
Norfolk, MA, Fall and Winter 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Join an adaptive and inclusive, non-contact, fitness boxing program. The environment is safe,
Millis, MA, Fall 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Adaptive & Inclusive for youth. Eeveryone should have the opportunity to participate in fitness &
Norfolk, MA, Fall and Winter 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22. The Exhale adaptive and inclusive dance program incorporates
Boston, MA, September 6th, 2025, with the Boston Children’s Musuem. Boston Children’s Museum Presents ASL Interpreted Program Critter Weekend Animal World Experience – Saturday, September
Virtual Group, August 12 – 13th, 2025, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).
Uxbridge, MA, August 19th, 2025, with Venture Community Services. Join an inclusive line dancing class led by Ashley of Beyond Yoga and Wellness. Learn the basics
Uxbridge, MA, August 19th, 2025, with Venture Community Services. Free and appropriate for most yuouth with special needs. Join us for a special sensory friendly
Melrose, MA, August 23rd, 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. With the assistance of trained professionals at MetroRock in Everett, the group is to autobelay. MetroRock
Melrose, MA, August 4th – September 29th, 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. Looking for a great way keep your family active this summer? This is a
Melrose, MA, August 6th – September 17th, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield. For adults with disabilities. Are you over the age of 45 and looking
Wakefield, MA, August 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 13 – 22, and 22+. Join Certified Adaptive Theater Teacher and Director, Jen Morin, for
Wilmington, MA, September 6th – November 8th, 2025, with BeyondTops. Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children
Cambridge, MA, September 4th – 6, 2025, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. The first ever New England Epilepsy Convention (NEEC) will consist of education, resources,
Ipswich, MA, Fall 2025, with Cape Ann Mariners Inclusive TOPSoccer. Free. Joint Program by Ipswich Youth Soccer, Masco Youth Soccer, and Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer. Community-based
Webinar, September 24th, 2025, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Part of their Wedneday Webinar series. About the speaker: Attorney Annette Hines is also a mother,
Wellesley, MA, September 7th – October 25th, 2025, with the Wellesley United Soccer Club. US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a
Somerville, MA, August 17th, 2025. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and
Somerville, MA, September 28th, 2025. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts Adaptive hosts monthly youth adaptive climbing clinics. Children ages 5–17 are encouraged to come climb – accommodations
Application opens in January 2026, and closes in February, 2026, with the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick, MA. For schools and organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont,
Webinar, August 12th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for parents,
Somerville, MA, September 12th – October 31st, 2025, with Somerville Youth Soccer. Somerville Youth Soccer will conduct its inaugural TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) Program
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 6th, 2025. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, November 1st, 2025. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 6th, 2025. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 20th, 2025. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics
Warwick, RI, November 20th, 2025. Hosted by TechACCESS of Rhode Island. This annual conference on assistive technology offers state-of-the-art workshops, information, and exhibits highlighting technologies
Manchester, NH, November 1st, 2025. Rare New England will host Empowering Rare Lives: Advocacy, Resilience, And Readiness For The Rare Journey and is for patients
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 4th, 2025. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a
Nashua, NH, October 17 – 19, 2025. The mission of the Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is to build a better and brighter
Providence, RI, October 9th, 2025, 6 p.m. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is hosting an event for their members at the Jack-O-Lantern
Bridgewater, MA, September 2nd – December 22nd, 2025, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. Weekly horseback riding lessons and unmounted horsemanship lessons, are available to
Boston, MA, December 13th, 2025, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. * Focus
Boston, MA, October 18th, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. * Focus on
Boston, MA, November 15th, 2025, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. * Focus
Natick, MA, September 12th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Insurance can be complicated. This workshop will provide information on accessing services and supports
With Massachusetts Advocates for Children – Deadline to Apply is September 15th, 2025. Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) invites young adults 18 to 26 years old
Webinar, September 3rd, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free. In this webinar, Dr. Chris Segrin will guide you through four real-world scenarios
Great Barrington, MA, July 26th, 2025, with Families Like Ours. Free. Empowered Parenting: Tools for Connection & Support Workshop. Join a workshop with Caitlin Greer
Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Summer and Fall 2025. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons, for
Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester, MA, September 13th, 2025, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of
Virtual Conference with the Autism Program at the Boston Medical Center, August 15th, 2025. A day of learning about tips, strategies, and resources to best
Needham, MA, September 2oth, 2025, with the Charles River Center. The annual Ellie Bloom Special Olympics is a free event that welcomes athletes of all
Westford, July 24th, 2025, with We Rock the Spectrum, For ages 0 – 18 with any disability. Join a welcoming evening where every child’s unique
Fitchburg Stste University, Fitchburg, MA, with the Fitchburg Commssion on Disability. Open to the Public. A Sensory-Friendly Screening of How to Train Your Dragon Please
Boston, MA, August 22nd, 2025, with Revolutionary Spaces in Boston. Free for all visitors ages 18 and under. Revolutionary Spaces’ Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old
Attleboro, MA, August 14th, 2025, with the Arc of Bristol County’s Family Support Center. Transition planning for students starts at age 14 in Massachusetts. Applications for
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
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
Virtual groups, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, with JFCS of Greater Boston. Join in with a JFCS CHAI Services Respite and Recreation Virtual Music Group
Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 7th. 2025, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness
Boston, July 26th – August 2nd, 2025, with Commonwealth Shakespeare Company. There will be Accessible Performances during the run of Shakespeare’s As You Like It
Charlestown, MA, August 9th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs. Free. Join the FCSN for a Special One-Night Film Screening of The
Webinar, August 12th, 2025, with Holliston Massachusetts Youth and Family Service. Learn to support your child with back-to-school anxiety using SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood
Webinar, August 19th, 2025, with Holliston Massachusetts Youth and Family Service. Learn to support your child with back-to-school anxiety using SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious
Webinar, July 24th, 2025, with the Arc of Bristol County. Free and Open to the public.The Arc of Bristol County’s Family Support Center will host
Colonial Theater at Emerson, Boston, December 11th, 2025. Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Boston. Join the next adventure and experience the
Colonial Theater at Emerson, Boston, December 11th, 2025. Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Boston. Join the next adventure and experience the
Belmont, MA, July 17th – August 15th, 2025, with the Belmont Recreation Department. A summer basketball clinic for children of ages 8-17 with special needs
North Elementary School Gym, Somerset, MA, August 20th, 2025, 4 – 6 pm. The Somerset/Berkely resource fair is a one stop opportunity to learn about