Accessible Beaches & Beach Wheelchairs Across Massachusetts
Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts. Find beach mats to the water, sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Contact the beach or park in advance...
Accessible Pools & Spray Decks Across Massachusetts
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 opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.*...
Grant for Local New England Area Therapeutic Programs
Applications accepted June 1st – September 1st, 2026, with the Genesis Foundation in Boston. They offer a limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with...
Parent Consultant Training Institute For Massachusetts Families
Online, July 27th – October 4, 2026, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Join the 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) – a training program designed to...
Adaptive Cycling for All Ages & Abilities: Hadley
Hadley, MA, June – August, 2026. Join the State of Massachusetts’ Universal Access Programs adaptive cycling program in Hadley, run by their partner All Out Adventures. * They offer an array of cycles that can...
Adaptive Sailing in Boston
Boston, MA, through October, 2026, with Community Boating. Community Boating’s nationally recognized Universal Access Program allows individuals to take responsibility for their learning, push themselves to overcome challenges, and experience the freedom sailing offers.* With...
Adaptive Canoeing & Kayaking: Western Mass
Goshen, MA, Summer 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the pond. Instruction,...
Pathways to Friendship Disability Workshop
Webinar, August 19, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Supporting Friendship:A Presentation for Parents and Caregivers. Frienships matter, there is nothingmore human than our need for connection and relationships. Understand why friendship is essential for...
Adaptive Kayaking: Waltham
Waltham, MA, August 20th, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner Waypoint Adventure.* Paddlers will travel in small groups to explore the pond....
Financing Future Goals for People with Disabilities
Webinar, August 20th, with The Bridge Center of Bridgewater. Free and open to all. Part of their Caring for Family Members with Disabilities financial serices. Planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities...
Holding on to Faith When it Feels Impossible
Webinar, August 20th, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, August 20th & 27th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, August 20, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...
Back to School Success: Managing the School Environment with Celiac Disease
Webinar, August 20, 2026, with the Celiac Kids Connection at Boston Children’s Hospital. The start of a new school year brings excitement and for families managing celiac disease, it also brings questions. Join BCH’s annual...
Autism Support Group for Parents of Children/Adults with Autism & Mental Health Conditions
Virtual, August 25, 2026, 6:00 pm, with the Autism Support Center, Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA. A collaboration between the The Autism Support Center & The Adult Autism Support Center. Join facilitators Amanda Spartichino Coordinator,...
“Path to Healing” Peer Group led by Sexual Assault Survivors with Disabilities
The Fourth Tuesday of Each Month, with the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission. An independent state agency, the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) protects adults with disabilities ages 18 through 59 from abuse or neglect...
Overview of Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line Training
Webinar, August 26th, 2026, with the Bridgewell Center of Peabody, MA. Presented by Gail Cavanaugh-McAuliffe The Behavioral Health Help Line is a service of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, operated by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership...
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & New In-Home Skill Building Program
Webinar, August 26, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. A webinar about new resources for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and a new in-home skill-building support program. * Learn about the newly launched ADU Incentive Program from...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Special Needs Family Day at the Cummington Fair / Western MA
Cummington, MA, August 28, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Cummington Fairgrounds – 97 Fairgrounds Rd, Cummington, MA. 3:00–5:00 PM. Join Families Like Ours for a private, sensory-friendly afternoon at the fair.* This special time is...
Accessible Adventures: A Fun Day at Deer Island
August 29th, 2026, 12 – 3 p.m., with the Winthrop Commission on Disabilities, MWRA, Mass Advocates Standing Strong, Access 2 Community and Friendship, WINARC, and Division of Marine Fisheries. Free. Join in on going to...
Adoption Meet & Greet for Children with Disabilities in Massachusetts
Bridgewater, MA, August 30th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange. Meet children with varying levels of support needs from across the state. Activities will include group games and arts & crafts. Light refreshments will...
Aging with Grace: Strategies to Maximize Nutrition & Hydration for Adults with Down Syndrome
Webinar, September 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Estate Planning for Special Needs
Webinar, September 8, 2026. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep...
DCR Universal Access Program /Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Group, September 8th & 9th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...
Transition to Adult Disability Info
Virtual Group, September 8th & 9th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...
Navigating a Holistic Approach to Healing
Webinar, September 8, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Masschusetts. Join the September Statewide virtual meeting with Ayanna Freedom, LICSW, RYT 500. She will will address how trauma shows up in the body...
Public Benefit Programs & Advocacy
Webinar, September 9th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Presented by Annette M. Hines, Esq., Special Needs Law Group. This training will cover key aspects of public benefit programs and advocacy, including available benefits,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, September 10th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention
Weston, MA, September 12, 2026. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience.* Calmer...
Deaf Culture Festival: Beverly
Beverly, MA, September 12, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.. Hosted by The Children’s Center For Communication / Beverly School For The Deaf. Join a vibrant Deaf Culture Festival celebrating language, identity, and community* Families...
Sensory & Inclusive Veronica Robles Mariachi Band Event
Boston, MA, September 12th, 2026, with the JFK Library. Part of the JFK Library’s Celebrate! series. Especially appropriate with children ages 5 and up, as well as people of all ages. This is an inclusive...
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day with the Red Sox
Fenway Park, Boston, September 13th, 2026, with SCIboston. Join in with SCIboston in raising awareness for spinal cord injury at the Red Sox vs. Royals game for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day at Fenway Park.*ADA...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Western Mass
Greenfield, MA, September 15th – November 3, 2026, for Families in Western Massachusetts, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Western Mass. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills...
Family Town Hall on Camera Policies in Group Homes
Webinar, September 15, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is currently developing policies regarding the use of cameras in the common areas of group homes. To ensure these policies...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Northeast Arc (Danvers), September 15, 2026 12pm-2pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism,...
Wellness Symposium for Support Professionals
Polar Park in Worcester, MA, September 16, 2026, with THRIVE of Worcester. Designed for executives, senior leaders, managers, clinicians, HR professionals, and direct service leaders, this symposium will bring together professionals from across our region...
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day At the State House
Massachusetts State House, Boston, September 16, 2026, with SCIboston. Join in with SCIboston in raising awareness for spinal cord injury. Featuring:– a Spotlight on the Thomas P. Kennedy SCI Trust Fund— Which has awarded $6M+...
Supporting Suicide Prevention in the Autistic Community
Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This session will cover recent research advances related to suicide prevention for the Autistic community from studies conducted in partnership with...
Housing Options Workshop
Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with the Bridgewell Family Center of Peabody, MA. Presented by Marcia Brennan, Disability Resource Specialist. This virtual, educational workshop will guide you through various housing options for individuals and families in...
Government Programs for Seniors with Disabilities
Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with The Bridge Center of Bridgewater. Free and open to all. Part of their Caring for Family Members with Disabilities financial serices. Planning for the future of a loved one with...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers. Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Waystone’s Inclusion Center (Lawrence)- September 17, 2026, 1:30 – 3 pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental...
New Hampshire Epilepsy Education Day
Lebanon, NH, September 19, 2026, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Session topics and speakers will be announced in the near future. Event will include breakfast and lunch, as well as community resources.Expected Schedule:• 8:00am: Registration...
Ellie Bloom Special Olympics
Needham, MA, September 19, 2026, with the Charles River Center. The annual Ellie Bloom Special Olympics is a free event that welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to participate and is structured so that...
Community Access Day: Wheelchair Skills & Community Connections
Boston, MA, September 19th, 2026, 12 – 3 p..m., with Spaulding Rehabilitation. A comprehensive event tailored to wheelchair users of all abilities and their care partners. This interactive experience will offer:• Resources to enhance community...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Bridgewell (Peabody) – September 21, 2026, 12 – 2 pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
Helping Youth Navigate Pressure, Perfectionism & the Value of Mistakes
Webinar, September 22nd, 2026, with Aspire Living and Learning of Leominster. Today’s children and adolescents are growing up in an increasingly high-pressure environment where academic achievement, extracurricular success, and constant comparison can leave them feeling...
Affordable Housing: DDS Metro Region Disability Presentation
Webinar, September 22th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Presented by Karen Poutre, Community Systems Project Coordinator, Housing. This training will cover key aspects of affordable housing, including terminology, available subsidies, eligibility requirements, and...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, September 26th, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
Autism in my Pocket Harvest Festival
Brimfield, MA, September 26th, 2026, with Autism in My Pocket. The 8th Annual Harvest Festival will feature music, food, lots of vendors, crafters . Plenty of family things to do. For 2026 they are adding...
Disability Resource Fair: Swampscott
Swampscott, MA, September 26, 2026, 2 – 4 p.m. With the Swampscott Commission on Disability. Free and open to the public. Open to all ages and all disabilities. * Open to all surrounding cities, towns and communities.*...
Deaf Awareness Day at King Richards’ Faire
Carver, MA September 27, 2026. All day: ASL Interpreters – Join the New England Finger Spellers throughout the realm as they celebrate Deaf Awareness Month on 9/27/26. * These ASL interpreters will be joining the...
Estate Planning for Special Needs
Webinar, September 29, 2026. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep...
Cape Cod Curling Club Wheelchair Bonspiel
Falmouth MA. Registration closes on September 30th for the November 13th – 15th event. With the Cape Cod Curling Club. The Cape Cod Curling Club dedicated to education and development of curling or all ages,...
Create a Better Day Through Meaningful Engagement
Webinar, October 1st, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair
Topsfield, MA, October 6th, 2026. An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the Topsfield Fair for families who have family members with autism or sensory processing disorders.* Vendors will have no flashing lights,...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Communitas (Wakefield) – October 6, 2026 12pm-2pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism,...
“Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference
Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 6th, 2026, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual...
Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future
University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 6th, 2026. The University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Department of Elementary and...
Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration at the State House
Massachusetts State House in the Great Hall of Flags, Boston, October 7th, 2026. The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting a celebration that brings together individuals with disabilities, employers, direct support...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Edinburg Center (Bedford) – October 15 4:30pm-6pm 2026. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Dyslexia Conference in Boston
Boston Univeristy with online Options, October 16th, 2026, with The Dyslexia Foundation. The 2026 theme will be Dyslexia in Schools: ADHD, Anxiety and Dyslexia. More speaker and workshop information will be available Summer 2026. *...
Temple Grandin Event: Norwood
Norwood, MA, October 16th, 2026, with the League School of Wapole. Dr. Temple Grandin is a leading autism advocate and revolutionary animal scientist who shares her unique visual thinking to explain autism. Dr. Temple Grandin...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers. Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, October 17th, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
Rare New England Conference 2026
Attleboro, MA, October 17, 2026. Rare New England will host Advancing Rare Together: Education, Empowerment and Connections. and is for patients and families. RNE invites you to be part of an engaging and impactful conference...
Estate Planning for Special Needs
Webinar, October 20, 2026. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Seven Hills (Chelmsford) – October 20, 5:30pm-7:30, 2026. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or...
Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference
Pittsfield, MA, October 21st, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare provider, employer, neighbor, friend, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this conference may be for you. Have you...
“A View from All Sides” Family Support Training Conference
Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, October 21st & 22nd, 2026. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Association For the Education of Young Children Conference
Holyoke, MA, October 24th, 2026. 2026 Theme – The Joy in the Journey: Recharging Our Passion for Play and Nurturing Self-Care. The Massachusetts Association is partnering with their colleagues at the Western Massachusetts Professional Development...
Providers’ Council of Massachusetts Annual Conference
Boston, MA, October 26th, 2026. The Providers’ Council is the largest statewide membership association for community-based organizations providing social, rehabilitation, education and health care services.2026 Theme: Unshaken in Purpose.• Celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the...
Deaf Mental Health Symposium: Worcester
Worcester, MA, October 26, 2026, with the Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital. This year’s symposium will focus on DBT in Deaf Mental Health, exploring culturally and linguistically responsive approaches to providing evidence-based behavioral health services...
Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Summit
Worcester, MA, October 27th, 2026, with The Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Collaborative. This one-day conference brings together professionals across Massachusetts who are committed to father engagement by providing workshops, networking opportunities, and exhibitors / resources from across...
Caring for the Caregiver: Strategies for Your Own Well-Being
Webinar, November 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 5th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf General Meeting
Location TBA, November 7th, 2026, with the Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf. Free. * This event welcomes individuals of all backgrounds who share a passion for promoting Deaf rights, raising awareness about Deaf culture,...
