Managing Fears & Phobias in Kids and Teens
Webinar, August 26th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. While it’s not uncommon for a child to be scared of imaginary foes or a
Webinar, August 26th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. While it’s not uncommon for a child to be scared of imaginary foes or a
Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how individuals experience and connect
Webinar, May 20th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Bullying is hardly a new phenomenon. Generations of kids have had to navigate playground bullies and
Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Anxiety can create all kinds of challenges for people living with it, and the same can
Webinar, September 19th, 2025, with McLean Hosptial in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two very distinct mental health conditions—each
Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with McLean Hosptial in Belmont, MA. While obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder, it can be managed in several ways
Webinar, June 13th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. When it comes to recognizing and treating mental health conditions, bipolar disorder (BD) and schizophrenia
Beverly, MA or Virtual Option, May 3rd, 2025, with Endicott College of Beverly, MA. Free. For families of individuals diagnosed with autism and BCBA professionals,
Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, witht the Arc of Massachusetts. Join a Listening Session where they begin by sharing what they have learned over the past
Webinar, April 28th, 2025, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham. Free. Designed to improve understanding of the various ways ADHD presents, to illuminate the
Haverhill, MA, April 26th, 2025, with the Haverhill Senior Center. TOUCH-A-TRUCK EXPERIENCE Climb aboard fire trucks, police cruisers and highway department vehicles. Meet the real-life
Virtual Group, May 26 – June 26th, 2025, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services
Whitinsville, MA, April 30th, 2025, with Open Sky Community Services. Connect with local vendors and service providers offering resources for individuals with disabilities—covering everything from
Taunton, MA, May 17th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources. CAR’s Grandparents’ Lunch offers grandparents the opportunity to hear professionals in the autism field share information
Somerville, MA, June 28th & 29th, with the Arts at the Armory. The Sunday June 29th performance features a family centered activity for children, with
Beverly, MA, May 10th – June 7th, 2025. The Miracle League of the North Shore is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that gives children with disabilities a
Duxbury, MA, with the ACCESSail Program at Duxbury Bay Marina. Sign up now for Summer 2025. This program welcomes beginners and encourages anyone new to
Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Canton, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join guest speakers Massachusetts Advocates for Children to hear an overview of
Worcester, MA, May 24th, 2025, with the Rett Syndrome Angels of Massachusetts. Ticket purchase required and a extremely limited. The Woo Sox will be playing
Boston, MA, April 22nd, 2025. Part of the musuem’s The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up.This program highlights America’s
Boston, MA, May 10th, 2025. Part of the musuem’s The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up. This program highlights
Boston, MA, May 10th, 2025. Part of the musuem’s The Celebrate! series, appropriate for family audiences and children ages 5 and up. This program highlights
Bridgewater, MA, Information Sessions, throughout 2025, with the EXCEL 2025/2026 program at Bridgewater State University. The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University is a fully-inclusive
Kingston, South Dennis & Weymouth, MA, October 2025 – February 2026. An all-inclusive ice hockey team, The Great Blizzards are an affiliate of The Great
Southbridge, MA, and Webinar option, with the Seven Hills Southbridge Familky Support Center, May 5th, 2025, Explore the various options available for ensuring the safety
Lexington, MA, April 27th – June 8th, 2025, with the Lexington Recreation Department. The department is piloting a new unified high school league that will
Lexington, MA, July 7 – 18th, 2025, with the Lexington Recreation Department. During the program participants will create meaningful relationships, learn new skills, participate in leadership
Weymouth, MA, Registraiton ends on May 31st, 2025, for the Summer Season. Free. The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer or TOPS) is a program for
Webinar, May 5th, 2025, with the Athol-Royalston Regional School District. Free. Gues speaker will be from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.
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
Worcester & Virtual Options, May 2nd & 3rd, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. For families of students on IEPs between
Virtual Session, April 23rd, 2025. The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. This
Virtual Session, May 19th, 2025. The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. This
Virtual Session, April 15th, 2025. The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns to improve accessibility for people with disabilities. This grant
Virtual Event, April 24th, 2025, with the Autism Program at the Boston Medical Center. The BMC (Boston Medical Center) Autism Program is hosting a Virtual
Virtual Event, May 22nd, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc is starting to plan for agency’s future – figuring the next strategic plan
Virtual Event, May 1 & 22nd, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc is starting to plan for agency’s future – figuring the next
Webinars, May 12 – 14, 2025, with Pathways for Change Deaf Surviors Program in Massachusetts. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted
Deadline, April 30th, 2025. . The SBAGNE Board of Directors is now accepting applications for the Annual Jean Driscoll Award. SBAGNE offers this award of
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
Boston, MA, April 17th, 2025, hosted by the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick. Free entry for people with Autism and their families. STARS of the
Mendon, MA, April 23rd – July 9th,.Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on
Dorchester, MA, April 26rd – July 12th,.Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on
Burlington, MA, April 26rd – July 12th, 2025. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential,
Canton, Weston, MA, Summer & Fall, 2025. The Massachusetts ParaGolfer Association (MPGA) promotes recreational and competitive adaptive golf for players with visual impairments, amputations, loss
Grafton, MA, April 12th, 2025, with the Friends Of The Grafton Public Libraries Inc. A Spring Egg Hunt on The Common. This event will include: * An
Webinar, May 5, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or
Blackstone, MA, April 30th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Unviersal Access Program. The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that
Blackstone, MA, May 28th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Unviersal Access Program. The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that
Cheshire, MA, April 23rd, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program: The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that
Cheshire, MA, May 14th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program: The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that
Ayer/Groton, MA, May 15th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts Unviersal Access Program. The Universal Access Program for accessible tandem cycling in Groton offers small
Peabody, MA. May 10th – June 21st, 2025. Pickleball clinics offered for athletes ages 16 and over, no prior experience needed. * Pickleball is a
Peabody, MA, April 16th -June 4th, 2025. Pickleball clinics offered for athletes ages 16 and over, no prior experience needed. * Pickleball is a racket
Saugus, MA, May 7th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join the Universal Access Program for accessible small group hiking in
Wellesley, MA, May 17th – June 21st, 2025, with the Sandwich Recreation Department. Wellesley Spring Basketball Inclusive Skills Program – for ages 6 to 12.
Worcester, MA, May 21st, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts Universal Access Program. UAP’s adaptive cycling program offersa an array of cycles that can accommodate
Newburyport, MA, July 13 – August 17th, 2025, with the City of Newbury Recreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of
Boston, MA, October 22nd – December 17th, 2024. Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 15 and over, no prior experience needed. Held at the Yawkey Sports
Boston Museum of Science, April 17th, 2025, along with Perkins School for Blind in Watertown. Free. The Museum and Perkins School for the Blind team
Northampton, MA, April 6th, 2025, with Whole Children and Milestones of Hadley. They are hosting our first ever LGBTQIA+ Social for the community. This is
Worcester, MA, April 26th – May 31st, 2025. Special Olympics Massachusetts Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without
Roxbury, MA, April 18th – May 30th, 2025. Join SOMA at their Skill Center location in Roxbury for Track and Field training. Athletes starting as
Williams College, Williamstown, MA, May 4th, 2025. One day track and field event for athletes ages 6-18 at Williams College. Athletes will participate in different track
Webinar, April 11th, 2025, with the Specian Needs Advocacy Network of Massachuetts. Join Tere Ramos, Attorney for this informative event. Learn about the different law
Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Whole Children. For ages 16+ with special needs. Calling all actors and performers – theater class is back for all
Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. Free. The presenter will be Catherine Boyle from Autism Housing Pathways, who will walk
Wakefield, MA, April 30th, 2025, with Communitas Family Support. Come bring the whole family to destress and relax with therapy dogs from Pets and People.
Endicott College, Beverly, MA, April 27th, 2025. 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parking lot 14. Join the Endicott College Department of Public Safety & Police
Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. Speaker Ryan Hand, M.A., BCBA, Program Director at Crossroads Continuum, Adult Program will be
Lynn, MA, April 24th, 2025, with the Northeast Arc in of Danvers. ASC 18th Annual Bike Clinic – 11am-1pm. Is your child having difficulty learning
Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get
Webinar, October 7th, 2025, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This webinar is designed to equip therapists, educators, and parents with an effective, multisensory approach to
Lexington, MA, July 23rd – August 14th, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Vibrant Voices Chorus will introduce and work on skill development, providing
Hingham, MA, April 18th, 2025. This event is now sold out The Arc of the South Shore’s Easter Bunny Bash is offering two sessions of
Dedham Middle School, Dedham, MA, April 8th, 2025, with the Dedham Public Schools Special Eduation Parent Advisory Council. The Dedham SEPAC is a volunteer group
Dennis, MA, April 12th, 2025, with Cape Abilties Come hop on over to the lawn of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty’s Dennis office at in Dennis
Dennis, MA, April 19th, 2025, with Cape Abilties. Photos with the Easter Bunny, spring plants and flowers. Kids decorate your own egg. * Cape Abilities
Worcester, MA, June 17th, 2025. Join the Worcester Bravehearts Baseball Team for an Autism Acceptance night out at Fitton Field. This event will feature: Acceptance
Webinar, April 23rd, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join the Arc of Massachusetts as they explore the state of autism today. Their lively panel
Boston, June 3rd, 2025. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is so excited to be included in Disability Pride Day at the Boston
Pittsfield, MA, April 26th, 2025, with the Berkshire County Arc. Join the Arc’s new Youth Series for a sensory-friendly Easter egg hunt, crafts, and a
Holyoke, MA, April 13th, 2025. At the Wistariahurst Museum. Designed for families with sensory sensitivities, this egg-ceptional event is tailored so that every bunny feels comfortable
Athol High School, Athol, MA, May 3rd, 2025, with the Athol Royalston PTO & Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Featuring vendor and craft tables,
Webinar, April 17th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc of Massachusetts’ Government Affairs team for a webinar focused on the federal landscape
Webinar, May 1st, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc of Massachusetts’ Government Affairs team for a webinar focused on the federal landscape
Webinar, June 5th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc of Massachusetts’ Government Affairs team for a webinar focused on the federal landscape
Webinar, April 17th, 2024, with NAMI Middlesex in Acton, MA. The local NAMI National Alliance on Mental IllnessCentral Middlesex MA affiliate is gathering representatives from
Webinar, 4/23/25, con Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Herramientas PAX: Estrategias Simples para Mantener un Mejor Manejo a las Emociones de Nuestros Hijos. * ¿Qué son
Attleboro, MA, April 12th, 2025, with the Faith Alliance Church. An Egg-Ceptional Egg Hunt for Individuals with Special Needs and their families. Join us an
Worcester, MA, May 23rd, 2025. The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) will welcome the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community on May 23, 2025 at Polar
Bridgewater, MA, June 223rd – 27th, 2025, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. The Equestrian Center offers an inclusive atmosphere for traditional English and
Bridgewater, MA, August 18th – 22nd, 2025, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. The Equestrian Center offers an inclusive atmosphere for traditional English and
Bridgewater, MA, August 18th – 22nd, 2025, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. The Equestrian Center offers an inclusive atmosphere for traditional English and
Artesani Park/Herter Park, Brighton, MA, Due to inclement weather this event is cancelled. Free and open to the public. With the Massachusetts Department of Conservation
Webinar, April 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Free Parent/Guardian Training. As caregivers for children with special challenges, obtaining timely information is crucial
North Attleboro, Hockomock Area YMCA, April 16th, 2025. Part of a free financial wellness education series, addressing the financial management and planning issues unique to
Weston, MA, September 6th, 2025. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while
Boston, MA, Juen 20th – 22nd, 2025, with Northeastern University’s American Sign Language & Interpreting Education Program. ASL Weekend Immersion Track: Led by Deaf instructors,
Newton, April 9th – June 11th, 2025, with the JCC of Greater Boston. Enjoy karaoke? Love to sing and/or dance? Show off your inner super star