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Open Swim for Special-Needs Families

When: July 8, 2024 – August 22, 2024 all-day

Holyoke, MA, Summer, 2025, Tuesdays and Fridays, with the Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO. Free. Family pool time for people with disabilities

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Sensory-Friendly Storytime: Concord

When: August 2, 2025 – February 14, 2026 all-day

Concord Free Public Library, Concord, MA. Held every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM, starting August 2nd, 2025. . This program is designed to support neurodivergent

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Disability Advocacy Workshop

When: July 29, 2025 all-day

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

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Sensory-Friendly “Smurfs” Movie

When: July 19, 2025 all-day

Weymouth, MA, July 19th, 2025, with the Arc of the South Shore. Open to the individuals/families served by our the Arc of the South Shore’s Autism

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Special Olympics Pickleball Clinics: Mashpee

When: July 16, 2025 – August 20, 2025 all-day

Mashpee, MA, July 16th – August 20th, 2025 . Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 15 and over, no prior experience needed. Clinic will occur

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Special Olympics Pickleball: Dorchester

When: July 17, 2025 – August 21, 2025 all-day

Dorchester, MA, July 17th – August 21st, 2025.  Unified Pickleball Skills Center for people with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 13+. No prior pickleball or

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Special Olympics Softball & TBall in Boston

When: July 15, 2025 – August 19, 2025 all-day

Boston, MA, July 15th – August 19th, 2025. Introductory level tee-ball/softball multi week training series powered by the Yawkey Foundation. The program is intended for

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Summer Adaptive Skating & BBQ

When: August 25, 2025 all-day

East Boston, MA, August 25th, 2025, with the DCR Universal Access Program and Spaulding Rehabilitation.  Join the State of Massachusetts Universal Access Program and Spaulding

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Suicide Prevention Summit: Hyannis

When: September 12, 2025 all-day

Hyannis, MA, Spetember 12th, 2025. Cape Cod Community College and the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition will host a Suicide Prevention Summit on Friday,

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Special Olympics Golf: Canton

When: July 23, 2025 – September 3, 2025 all-day

Canton, MA, July 23rd – September 3rd, 2025. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required. * Program will

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Advocating While Black

When: July 25, 2025 all-day

Webinar, July 15th, 2o25, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Led by renowned advocate Cheryl Poe, this session will explore the intersection of

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Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis

When: July 24, 2025 all-day

Webinar, July 24th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family

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Red Sox Down Syndrome Awareness Game

When: August 3, 2025 all-day

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

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Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Elio”

When: July 15, 2025 all-day

Manchester, NH, July 15th,  2025. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism

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Sensory-Friendly “Superman” Movie

When: July 23, 2025 all-day

July 23rd,  2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the

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Sensory-Friendly “Smurfs” Movie

When: July 26, 2025 all-day

July 26th, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the

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All Ability Day Event: Revere

When: August 9, 2025 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm

Revere, MA, August 9th, 2025, with the Revere Commission on Disabilities. Join in on a day at the beach – accessible sand and swim chairs

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Adaptive Sports Clinic: Somerville

When: July 15, 2025 – August 7, 2025 all-day

Somerville, MA, July 15th – August 7th, 2025, with the Somerville Parks and Recreation Department .These adaptive Sports Clinics are designed to empower children with

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Family Resource Fair in Quincy

When: June 26, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Quincy, MA, June 26th, 2025, with the Quincy Family Resource Center: Free – 11 am – 1 pm. “School’s Out” Event – All are invited

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Introduction to Self Direction

When: June 26, 2025 all-day

Zoom Event, June 26th, 2025, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. GA new monthly group – take charge with Self Direction. Want more choice

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Sensory Storytime at the Waltham Public Library

When: June 21, 2025 all-day

Waltham, MA, Summer 2025. Join in on sensory-friendly songs, stories, and playtime in this accessible storytime. This storytime is designed for children with sensory sensitivities, neurodiverse children,

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Accessible Pools & Spray Decks Across Massachusetts

When: May 1, 2025 @ 1:28 pm – September 3, 2025 @ 2:28 pm

Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts’ State Parks. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation

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Adaptive Youth Tennis in Lexington

When: June 23, 2025 – June 27, 2025 all-day

Lexington, MA, June 23rd – 27th, 2025. The Lexington Recreation Department offers this program for ages 6 – 11. Adaptive lessons will teach participants beginner level

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Buddy Baseball in Western Mass: Greenfield

When: May 10, 2025 – June 21, 2025 all-day

Greenfield, MA, May 10th – June 21th, 2025, with the Greenfield Recreation Department. Buddy Baseball is a program for children and adults with disabilities, ages

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Adaptive Cycling in Eastern Massachusetts

When: August 5, 2025 – October 21, 2025 all-day

Charlestown, Peabody and Brewster, MA, through October 21st, 2025, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. All abilities welcome. * Charlestown location – Cycling along the Charlestown area

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Open Shots Inclusive Basketball: Newton

When: July 7, 2025 – July 22, 2025 all-day

Lasell University, Newton, MA, July 2025. Open Shots is a free of charge, inclusive, basketball program for youth with physical challenges and neuro diversity. It is

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Sensory Painting Party Event: Marlborough

When: June 27, 2025 all-day

Marlborough, MA, June 27th, 2025. A Sensory-Friendly Painting Party, hosted by ABA Centers of America’s Wellesley Clinic. This event will offer pizza, drinks and a

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Sensory Touch-A- Truck: Natick

When: August 9, 2025 all-day

Natick, MA, August 9th, 2025. A day of free family fun at a Touch-a-Truck event, hosted by ABA Centers of America’s Wellesley Clinic. Open to

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IEP 101 & Beyond

When: August 19, 2025 all-day

Webinar, August 19th, 2025, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham.  JRI’s Family Advisory Council is offering a Caregiver Connection Series. These quarterly facilitated conversations

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No Perfect Parent

When: December 9, 2025 all-day

Webinar, December 9th, 2025, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham.  JRI’s Family Advisory Council is offering a Caregiver Connection Series. These quarterly facilitated conversations

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Estate Planning for Special Needs

When: July 15, 2025 all-day

Webinar, July 15th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law.

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Estate Planning for Special Needs

When: August 26, 2025 all-day

Webinar, August 26th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law.

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Estate Planning for Special Needs

When: September 16, 2025 all-day

Webinar, September 16th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law.

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Estate Planning for Special Needs

When: October 7, 2025 all-day

Webinar, October 7th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law.

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Estate Planning for Special Needs

When: October 28, 2025 all-day

Webinar, October 28th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law.

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Estate Planning for Special Needs

When: November 18, 2025 all-day

Webinar, November 18th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law.

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New England Wheelchair Football: Braintree

When: June 1, 2025 – October 19, 2025 all-day

Braintree, MA, June 1st – October 19th, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Join the New England Wheelchair Football Team, one of the newest members

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Inclusive Family Basketball Day in Fitchburg

When: June 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Fitchburg, MA, June 21st, with the Black Action Coalition. Free. Honey Badgers inclusive basketball program is for children and young people living with disabilities, autism,

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Adaptive Sailing in Boston

When: June 30, 2025 – September 27, 2025 all-day

Boston, MA, through September 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts’s DCR Universal Access Program. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor

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North Shore Rovers Inclusive Fall Soccer: Salem

When: June 8, 2025 – September 6, 2025 all-day

Salem, MA, Registration for Fall 2025 closes on September 6th, 2025. North Shore Rovers, Inc. “Rovers” is a free soccer program for kids with physical and/or

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Sensory-Friendly Open Barnyard in Hingham

When: July 27, 2025 all-day

Hingham, MA, Summer 2025,  This program offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would

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Special Olympics Inclusive Soccer: Boston

When: July 7, 2025 – August 4, 2025 all-day

Boston, MA, July 7th – August 4th, 2025. Unified Young Athletes program focusing on soccer skills, run In partnership with Soccer Unity Project, Program is

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Adaptive Outdoor Climbing in Massachusetts

When: July 13, 2025 all-day

Malden or Chestnut Hill locations TBA, July 13th, 2025, with Adaptive Climbing Group in Somerville. Eplore some incredible accessible climbing minutes from Boston. * Waitts Mt:

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