Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant
Deadline to Apply is May 21st, 2026. For autistic self-advocates over the age of 13 living in the United States. The Flutie Foundation can provide grants to autism self-advocates 15 years of age and older...
Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program for Individuals w/ Paraplegia or Quad/Tetraplegia from Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder
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 it The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program. The Travis Roy...
Miracle League Baseball for Adults
Acton, MA, Spring 2026. The Miracle League of Massachusetts’ Adult Miracle League program is for athletes 22 and older. * The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and...
Miracle League Baseball for Youth & Teens
Acton, MA, Spring 2026. The Miracle League of Massachusetts’ Miracle League Youth program is for athletes ages 22 and under.* The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and...
Positive Solutions for Families: Virtual Family Training Series
Virtual Series, May 12 – June 2nd, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Designed for families of preschool-aged children. This interactive series provides practical strategies to support children’s social-emotional development...
Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts’ Families
Webinars, May 12th – June 9th, 2026, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. This virtual meeting meets...
Youth Wheelchair Track: West Roxbury
West Roxbury, MA, through August 15th, 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s track program is held on a weekly basis with experienced coaches who can aid athletes in improving their racing...
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...
If I Knew Then What I Know Now
Webinar, May 21st, 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?”...
Deaf & Hard of Hearing Awareness Night with the Woo Sox
Worcester, MA, May 22nd, 2026. The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) will welcome the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community at Polar Park with a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night game. Join HLAA at...
Celiac Awareness at Fenway Park
Boston, MA, May 22nd, 2026, with the Celiac Kids Connection at Boston Children’s Hospital. Join them for Celiac Disease Awareness Night at Fenway Park as the Boston Red Sox face off against the Minnesota Twins....
Red Sox Disability Pride Day
Boston, May 26th, 2026. The annual Disability Pride Celebration at Fenway Park will be held on Tuesday, May 26th for the Red Sox versus Atlanta Braves Games. Ticket holders who purchase through this special offer...
Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis
Webinar, May 26th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing...
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
May 26th, 2026, with LUK, Inc. and The Fitzpatrick Collaborative pf Pepperell. Just like regular first aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid is a way for adults (18+) who work with and/or care for young...
Adult Family Care (AFC) for Western Mass Families
Webinar, May 26, 6:30 p.m., 2026, with ServiceNet of Northampton, MA. Free. If you’re providing care for an adult 18+ at home and need financial assistance and support, this Adult Family Care (AFC) virtual information...
Caregiver Event & Disability Resource Fair
Framingham, MA, May 27th, 2026, with the Marlborough SEPAC.Free. Find self-care, support, creativity, and community at the Self Care Spa Night: Building Resilience for a Healthier Mind hosted by Christa McAuliffe. This special evening is...
Aging & Behavioral Health
Worcester, MA, May 27th, 2026, with Massachusetts Health Behavioral Health Partnership. This event will focus on practice, policy and partnership in the aging and behavioral health fields.* Discover how behavioral health and aging professionals can...
How the State is Assessing Your Child’s School’s Special Education Supports & Strategies
Webinars, May – June, 2026, free. Want to understand how the state is assessing your child’s school when it comes to special education? The FCSN and DESE (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) explains...
Legislative Breakfast with The Providers of Central Massachusetts
Worcester, MA, May 28th, 2026. Free. Hosted by Venture Community Services of Sturbridge, MA. Join the Providers of Central Massachusetts for our 35th Annual Legislative Breakfast. This year’s theme, “Staying the Course,” reflects a critical...
“Shut Up About Your Perfect Kid”
Middleborough, MA, May 28th, 2026, with the Parent Information Network. Hear Gina Gallagher and Patricia Terrasi, real life sisters, Massachusetts natives, parents of children with special needs, authors of the book, Shut Up About Your...
Special Needs Kids Protection Planning Workshop
Westford, MA, May 28th, 2026, with We Rock The Spectrum. If something happened to you tomorrow, would your kids be protected? It’s a small investment of time, but an essential investment in your family. Kids...
Springtime Sensory Trail Events at Wachusett Reservoir
May 29th, 2026. Mass Central Rail Trail-Sterling Spur, 25 Gates Road, Sterling, MA. Join DCR for accessible Springtime Sensory Trail Events at Wachusett Reservoir Watershed. Free and open to all abilities and ages. * Strollers...
Disability Resources Fair with the Brockton Arc
Brockton, MA, May 30th, 2026. The Arc of Greater Brockton is hosting their Family Support Center Resource Fair. This event will bring together community organizations, service providers, and families to connect, share resources, and build...
Family Leadership Story Hour
Virtual Event, June 1st, 2026, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Listen to the story of a Family Leadership Series graduate. Hear what compelled her and her son, John, to advocate for inclusion within school...
Expressive Arts Therapy for Individuals with Memory Loss / Down Syndrome Webinar
Webinar, June 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...
DCR Universal Access Program /Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Group, June 2nd & 3rd, 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...
Metro DDS 101 with a Mandarin Chinese Interpreter
Webinar, June 3rd, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). DDS Metro Region will be providing a virtual DDS 101/What You Need to Know session with a dedicated Mandarin Chinese interpreter. Topics will...
Adaptive Cycling in Western Mass
Worcester, MA, June 3rd, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Unviersal Access Program. The Universal Access Program’s adaptive cycling program in Blackstone is run by thier partner All Out Adventures. *They offer an array...
Race, Disability, & Intersectionality
Webinar, June 3rd, 2026, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services Autism Team’s Neurodiversity Series Training Sessions. Author, educator, and autistic self-advocate Gyasi Burks-Abbott will discuss the intersectionality between race and disability. * Drawing from...
“Someone I’m With Has Autism” Author in Hanover
Hanover, MA, June 4th, 2026, with Raising Harts Hub. Bring your questions, settle in for a fireside chat, and enjoy an intimate evening with one of the most beloved voices in the autism community. Carrie...
Centering Students, Families & Family Support Staff in the IEP Process
Webinar, June 5th, 2026, with the Children’s Trust in Boston. This Family Support Friday session supports families, providers, and programs in building more inclusive, collaborative individualized education program (IEP) experiences. * Participants will learn how...
Disability Legislative Breakfast
Needham, MA, June 5th, 2026, with Lifeworks, The Charles River Center and Riverside Community Care. Meet legislators, advocates, and community members for an important conversation on disability services and policy.* This is an opportunity 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...
Centering Students, Families, and Family Support Staff in the IEP Process
Webinar, June 5th, 2026, with Children’s Trust of Boston. This Family Support Friday session supports families, providers, and programs in building more inclusive, collaborative individualized education program (IEP) experiences. Participants will learn how to create...
American Sign Language “Critter Weekend” in Boston
Boston, MA, June 6th, 2026, with the Boston Children’s Musuem. The Boston Children’s Museum is hosting an ASL interpreted Critter Weekend program on June 6th. The program will run at 1PM, 1:40PM and 2:20PM.* Admission...
World Deaf Expo in Hartford
Hartford, CT, June 6th, 2026, with New England Deaf. Free. The New England Deaf region comprising six states of the northeastern United States: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Welcome to public,...
Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis
Webinar, June 9th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing...
Department of Developmental Services Updates for Norfolk County
Virtual Meeting, June 9th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,...
Braintree SEPAC Community Inclusion Awards
Braintree, MA, Town Hall, June 10th, 2026, with the Braintree Special Education Parent Advisory Council. For all ages and abilities. Come and celebrate the winners of the 13th Annual Community Inclusion Awards. Theywill have a...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, June 10th & 17th, 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...
All About ABLE Accounts
Webinar, June 10th, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Waltham, MA. This session covers ABLE (529A) Accounts, their uses, and how they interact with special needs trusts. Participants will learn: * What an ABLE...
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...
Tandem Adaptive Cycling:Hingham
Hingham, MA, June 12th, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join the DCR and their partner Waypoint Adventure for Tandem Cycling. During this program, small groups work together to cycle the...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, June 13th, 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...
Blind Sports Day with Adaptive Sports New England
Boston, MA, June 13th, 2026. For individuals who are blind or vision impaired ages 7 and up. Compete, play, and connect with peers at Blind Sports Day. Participants will be grouped by age and will...
Sensory-Friendly Touch-a-Truck: Holyoke
Holyoke, MA, June 13th, 2026, with Jericho. Get up close with a variety of trucks and vehicles and enjoy a hands-on experience for all ages. This free, sensory-friendly event is designed to be welcoming and...
Guardianship & Conservatorship Planning
Webinar, June 16th, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Plan for the future of your special needs child.Learn about the differences between guardianship and conservatorship, the responsibilities involved, and how these legal supports can help protect and advocate...
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...
How the State is Assessing Your Child’s School’s Special Education Supports & Strategies
Webinars, June 17, 2026, free. Want to understand how the state is assessing your child’s school when it comes to special education? The FCSN and DESE (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) explains it...
Self-Care That Actually Fits Into A Caregivers’s Life
Webinar, June 18th, 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?”...
Adaptive Sports New England Track Meet: Braintree
Braintree, MA, June 20nd, 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. This annual Adaptive Sports New England Track Meet, is a Move United Level 2 Sanctioned Competition open to wheelchair and ambulatory runners of all ability...
MDSC Dads Program Father’s Day at Kimball Farm
Westford, MA, June 21st, 2026, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Celebrate Father’s Day with a fun-filled family day at Kimball Farm! Enjoy great food, exciting activities, and plenty of time to relax and connect....
Race, Disability, & Intersectionality – Leading from Lived Experience
Webinar, June 26th, 2026, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services Autism Team’s Neurodiversity Series Training Sessions. * Author, educator, and autistic self-advocate Gyasi Burks-Abbott will discuss the role of lived experience in disability advocacy...
Best Buddies Day with the Worcester Woo Sox
Worcester, MA, June 27th, 2026. Join Best Buddies at 4:05 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for Best Buddies Day. Get to the ballpark early to catch pregame ceremonies highlighting Best Buddies. And don’t forget...
Acccessible Performances of “Mrs Doubtfire”
Worcester, MA, June 28th, 2026, American Sign Language. About the show: Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.* American...
Financial Planning for Two Generations: Supporting Aging Loved Ones While Building the Team to Carry On
Webinar, July 7th, 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...
Adaptive Canoeing & Kayaking: Western Mass
Goshen, MA, July & August 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...
Adaptive Kayaking: Cambridge
Cambridge, MA, July 11th, 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. Experience...
Rett Syndrome Angels Family Day with the Worcester Red Sox
Worcester, MA, July 12th, 2026, with the Rett Syndrome Angels of Massachusetts. Open to families everywhere. Rett Syndrome Angels Family Day at the Worcester Red Sox is a family outing at the WooSox with private...
Adaptive Kayaking: Cambridge
Great Barrington, MA, July & August, 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...
Fall into “Focus”- Learn about “Focus” Vision Impairment Conference
Virtual Group, July 14th & 15th, 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...
“Catatonia” From Diagnosis to Treatment Options & Prognosis
Webinar, July 15th, 2026, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The Coffee Convo presentation series is presented by the Lurie Center for Autism. Coffee Convo presentations are offered monthly. All events are conducted...
Adaptive Kayaking: Concord
Concord, MA, July & August, 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....
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...
Finding the Funny in Frustrating
Webinar, July 16th, 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?”...
Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment Family Conference
Boston, MA, July 19th – 21st, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. The 2026 CVI Conference dedicated to the leading cause of childhood blindness. Explore assessment tools, the latest research, and...
Disability Pride Fair: Methuen
Metheun, MA, July 25th, 2026, 11am-3pm, with the Methuen Commission on Disability. Free to and open to all disabilities and all ages. Where History Meets Progress Yes We Can! Disability Pride Fair. They will have...
Intermediate Adaptive Kayaking: East Boston
East Boston, MA, July 28th, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s antermediate level adaptive kayaking program – run by partner Waypoint Adventure.* This level program is meant for people looking...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, July 30th, 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...
Adaptive Kayaking: Cambridge
Cambridge, MA, July 39th, 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. Experience...
Proactive Wellness: Navigating Aging & Health in Down Syndrome
Webinar, August 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...
Adaptive Kayaking: Waltham
Waltham, MA, August 8th, 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....
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
