Expos, Speakers & Conferences Events Calendar Massachusetts

Webinar Series, January 22nd – March 10th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Review the purpose of AAC, the visual behaviors of CVI, and considerations around assessment, design, implementation, data collection,[...]

Cambrige, MA, January 22–March 9, 2024, with The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. Free. Sundays 1:00–2:00 pm. Available for blind and visually impaired visitors, this tour explores the From Stone to Silicone exhibition[...]

Webinar, January 23rd, 2023, with the Collaborative Parent Leadership Action Network in Boston. Free. An interactive workshop designed to help families navigate the special education system. * Q&A: Ask questions directly to a special education[...]

Worcester, MA, January 23rd, 2024, with the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging. Free and open to the public. The guest speakers will be Kathy Vitello, LSW and Nancy Galvin of PLAN of MA. * Learn[...]

Webinar, January 23rd, 2024, with the Autism Alliance of Framingham, MA. The Alliance will host Speech-Language Pathologist Megan Romanczyk to learn about Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). * This presentation is intended for families of[...]

Norwell, MA, January 24th, 2024, with the Norwell SEPAC and The Autism Resource Center of The Arc of the South Shore. Join Stephen Abreu, Department of Developmental Services Area Director,  who will discuss DDS, the[...]

Webinar, January 25th, with the Northborough – Southborough, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP)[...]

Webinar, January 25th, 2024, with the The Lincoln – Sudbury Regional High School SEPAC. A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will introduce and discuss the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and[...]

Webinar, January 26th, 2024, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Free. BIA-MA will be hosting four virtual Advocacy Training Workshops in January 2024 to prepare for Brain Injury Advocacy Day. * These virtual workshops[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2024, with Dr. Eric Falke, MIT. A 40-minute webinar that will show caregivers how to navigate their child’s educational journey from K -12 and beyond. * Discuss the why behind reading difficulties,[...]

Methuen, MA, January 31st, 2024, in English & Spanish, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill Newburyport.  Join the Arc of Greater Haverhill Newburyport as they support parents and caregivers of individuals with ID/DD/ASD with organizing[...]

Webinar, January 31th, with the Chicopee, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document, its[...]

Webinar, January 31st, 2024, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Free and open to the public. The guest speakers will be Kathy Vitello, Director of Operations of PLAN of MA. *[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2024, free webinar sponsored by the Falmouth, Hamilton/Wenham, Hingham, North Andover, Northbridge, Northboro/Southboro, and Norwell SEPACS. “Anxiety in Relation to Learning/Developmental Disabilities and How to Address in the IEP”. When students experience[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  Designed for parents of children of all ages, this interactive virtual workshop series helps caregivers understand the basic principles of behavior to[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2024, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA.  Presented by SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone). Do you understand your Medicare coverage options? Join in as the host will[...]

Mansfield, MA, February 6th, with the Mansfield SEPAC. Mansfield SEPAC invites you to gain an advance look at the new IEP form which is coming out this year. Director of Special Education Jim Leonard will[...]

Webinars, English- February 6th, Spanish – February 8th, 2024. Part of the freewebinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. * The series is free, but[...]

Virtual and in person at Schrafft’s City Center in Boston, February 7th, 2024, with Best Buddies Massachusetts.  Join Best Buddies MARI’s trust partner, PLAN of MA & RI, for an informational hybrid seminar to learn about[...]

Webinar, February 7th, 2024, with the Shriver Center UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester. Free. Activating Family-Centered Routines to Promote Health for Children with Down Syndrome. Children with Down syndrome face unique barriers to building healthy[...]

Webinar, February 8th, 2024, with Commonwealth Learning Center of Needham, MA.  Free. Seasoned Assistive Technologist, Accessibility Expert, and Accommodation Specialist Diana Petschauer, M.Ed, ATP, will discuss and demonstrate assistive tech strategies and realistic implementation to[...]

Webinar, February 8th, 2024, with the Boston Ability Center: This  This presentation will give an overview of the different types of childhood speech disorders, how they’re diagnosed, and current research evidence on effective treatment techniques.[...]

Webinars, February 8th, 2024, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]

Bridgewater, MA, February 10th, 2024, 10 a.m – 1 p.m., with ESMA The Bridge Center, Bridgewater-Raynham SEPAC, and The Well. Bringing together local organizations specializing in education, social services, emotional health, inclusive recreation and more.[...]

Natick, MA, and Virtual, February 10th – May 4th, 2024, The Family Leadership Series is spread out over four sessions. It will be a combination in-person and virtual sessions. To participate you must attend all[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2024,with the Western Massachusetts Training Consortium. The Support Network Champions for Children’s Emotional Health. Has your child received Department of Mental Health Services? Or would you like to hear more about what[...]

Webinar, February 13th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  Designed for parents of children of all ages, this interactive virtual workshop series helps caregivers understand the basic principles of behavior to[...]

Webinar, February 13th, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Presented by Allan S Blume, Ed.S., Special Educator, Associate Professor of Practice, Educational Consultant. This presentation provides suggestions and practices that educators can embed in their[...]

Webinars, Fall & Winter, 2024, 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. * Some of the hot topics[...]

Worcester, MA, February 14th, 2024,Worcester Court Complex Atrium, 225 Main Street, 1st Floor, Worcester MA. Stop by and chat with local community agencies to connect with resources. There will be valuable information for families and[...]

Boston, MA, February 15th, 2024. Join the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts for their 2024 Advocacy Day at the Massachusett State House. * Brain Injury Advocacy Day is anopportunity for you to learn about BIA-MA’s legislative[...]

For Metrowest Families Only – Applications accepted until February 15th, 2024. For families in the greater MetroWest area who are caring for a loved one with a disability. The Fred Gaspari Fund for Families provides[...]

Dorchester, MA, February 18, 2024, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – Hosted by The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents of Dorchester/Boston.  Due to social stigma and different perspectives about disability within the Vietnamese community, many[...]

Webinar, February 22nd, 2024, with the May Institute of Randolph, MA. Free. For for parents and caregivers. Learning to express one’s wants and needs appropriately is a critical skill for all people so they can[...]

Boston, MA, February 25th, 2024, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts Chapter. The NAMI Mass Impact Summit is an event focused on addressing and advancing solutions to significant statewide, national, or global challenges.[...]

Virtual Meeting, February 26th, 2024, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. This area office serves Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Wellesley,[...]

Springfield, MA & Webinar Option, February 26th & 27th, 2024, with Kehillah of the Springfield JCC. Free. Steve Dane, Certified Public Accountant, has been an active Springfield JCC member and volunteer his whole life. Steve[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2024, with the Millbury, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  Designed for parents of children of all ages, this interactive virtual workshop series helps caregivers understand the basic principles of behavior to[...]

Webinar, February 28th, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. AThis event is a casual discussion group that is a follow up to the cengter’s February 7th Sibling Support: Building Resiliency Among Siblings[...]

Webinar, February 28th, 2024, with PPal of Massachusetts. For Police, First Responders, Mobile Crisis, Community Behavioral Health Centers, and all community members interested in supporting crisis. LEARN MORE ABOUT: Children’s Mental Health Understand child and adolescent[...]

Webinar, February 28th 2024, with the Longmeadow, MA, Public Schools. A representative from the Federation of Children with Special Needs will explain the rights and responsibilities of a 504 Plan, who is eligible, what it[...]

Webinar, February 29th, 2024, with the Norfolk, MA, SEPAC and Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Fre.. They welcome both parents and professionals to join this discussion. This presentation addresses: What is bullying? What[...]

Boston, MA, February 19th, 2024. The Disability Policy Consortium will be holding a legislative briefing on Thursday, February 29th from 10AM-12PM at the Mass. State House, Room 428. Join to hear the DPC’s top five[...]

Zoom Meeting Presentation, February 29th, 2024, 7:00 P.M., with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. * Interpretation services are available upon request 7 days in advance. Interpretation will be available in: ASL, Arabic, Cape Verdean[...]

Webinar, March 1st, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. Individuals with disabilities can use ABLE accounts to save and pay for qualified disability expenses. With an Attainable Savings Plan, individuals with disabilities and their families can[...]

Milford, MA, March 2nd, 2024, 2020, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m., with the Milford Commission on Disabilities and Milford Public Schools. At the Milford High School Cafeteria (Entrance around back near the gymnasium/cafeteria) Admission is[...]

Framingham, MA, March 2nd, 2024, with the Massachusetts Early Intervention Division, Bureau of Family Health and Nutrition. Department of Public Health. Free. The Universal Newborn Hearing Screening Program is hosting ttheir annual Parent Forum on March 2nd[...]

Hingham, MA, March 3rd, 2024, with The Arc of the South Shore Autism Resource Center. A Community Forum lead by Katy Hamilton, LMHC. Join a coffee and conversation where Katy will provide an overview based[...]

Springfield, MA, March 3rd, 2024, hosted by CHD Disability Resources. Join the Springfield Thunderbirds for the annual Sensory Friendly Sunday and Autism Awareness game. Exclusive $16 ticket rate, $3 hot dog, popcorn, and soda voucher[...]

Mansfield, MA, Robinson School Cafeteria, March 5th, 2024. With the Mansfield and Foxborough Special Education Advisory Councils. Bringing together local organizations specializing in family support, emotional health, social groups, education, and sports and enrichment. *[...]

Great Hall, Massachusetts State House, Boston.  Disability Legislative Reception for Massachusetts’ Families, March 6th, 2024, Check-in: 10:00 AM. Program: 10:30 – 11:30 AM. Registration is required. Reserve your spaces today while they are still available. With The[...]

Worcester, March 6th, 2024, with the Worcester Public Schools SEPAC. The purpose of this event is to provide an information session for parents/guardians regarding the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) new Individualized[...]

Webinar, March 7th, 2024, with Landmark of Prides Crossing, MA Free and open to the public. Presented by Melissa Orkin, Director of Crafting Minds Group, and Adam Hickey, Landmark Research Coordinator and Outreach. * Crafting Minds[...]

Webinar, March 7th, 2024, with Commonwealth Learning Center of Needham, MA. Executive Functions are the foundations of complex human behaviors. What do we know about them, and how can that knowledge and our own common[...]

In Massachusetts, CT & NH, March 8th & 15th, 2024. Bunny Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Bunny Magic photo experiences in an inclusive environment that improves comfort, enjoyment and participation[...]

Virtual Conference, March 9th, 2024, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community is a disability-related conference, bringing together families, youth and professionals who support and advocate for children with[...]

Scituate High School Gymnasium, Scituate, MA. Organized by the Scituate Commission on Disabilities. Free. Come learn about Accessible Services & Resources. For residents, and caregivers, friends, and families. Representatives and/or materials from the following organizations[...]

Wakefield, MA, March 9th, 2024, with the Wakefield Public Schools. Open to the public and local communities. Wakefield Parent University is a half-day conference for parents and caregivers of students in preschool through high school.[...]

Webinar, March 11th, 2024, with the Arc of Greater Brockton. Guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility.  This is a workshop for caregivers of children with[...]

Webinar, March 12th, 2024, the the Andover, MA, SEPAC. Dr. Nicholas Golden will speak on the topics of Executive Functioning and ADHD. Dr. Golden has always been inspired by helping people learn, heal and grow[...]

Webinars, Fall & Winter, 2024, 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. * Some of the hot topics[...]

Webinar, March 12th, 2024, with 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 up,[...]

Webinars, English- March 12th, Spanish – March 14th, 2024. Part of the freewebinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. * The series is free, but[...]

Virtual Event, March 13th, 2024, with the Groden Network in Providence, RI. Open to all professionals, family members, advocates, students, service providers, and policymakers. * What does it take to care for someone with autism[...]

In Massachusetts, CT & NH, March 15th, 2024. Bunny Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Bunny Magic photo experiences in an inclusive environment that improves comfort, enjoyment and participation among children[...]

Acton, MA, March 15th – 17th, 2024, with Open Door Theater. Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the[...]

Leominster, MA, March 15th, 2024, with the Leominster Pubic School Special EducationParent Advisory Council. Free event for the whole family. There will be representatives from police, fire, emergency management, some local autism agencies. * They[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2024, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. “Housing 101” is for any parent even “thinking about housing.” This presentation introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay[...]

Cambrige, MA, March 18–April 24, 2024, with The Harvard Museum of the Ancient Near East. Free. Sundays 1:00–2:00 pm. Available for blind and visually impaired visitors, this tour explores the From Stone to Silicone exhibition[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Free. For health care professionals and parents and educators. Learn from McLean Hospital and Harvard Medical School faculty about how best to support the young[...]

Webinar Series, March – June 2024. Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents of Boston, in collaboration with the Federation for Children with Special Needs, is offering a bilingual training series[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2024, with the Brookline SEPAC. Amy Weinstein from Kotin, Crabtree & Strong will be joining Brookline SEPAC. Amy is an attorney specializing in estate planning, with a focus on special needs planning.[...]

March 21st, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC). World Down Syndrome Day is a global day of celebration and awareness that has been observed by the United Nations since 2012.  Here are some[...]

Acton, MA, March 22nd – 24th, 2024, with Open Door Theater. Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow in this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the[...]

Webinar, March 22nd, 2024, with the Children’s Trust in Boston. Participants will learn about the development of children aged 0 to 5 years, developmental delays, and developmental disorders diagnosable during this age with a focus[...]

Dedham, MA, with the League School of Walpole, MA. Last spring, the distinctly different new Massachusetts IEP form was released with mandated use to begin during the 2024-2025 school year. * In addition to the focus on[...]

Boston, MA, March 23th, 2023, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Free and open to the public. Each year, Vinfen uses the power of film to raise awareness, foster important dialogue, and fight against the discrimination[...]

Webinar, March 24th, 2024, with the Burlington, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2024, with the Acton-Boxborough SEPAC & ABRSD Special Ed Department. guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility.  This is a workshop for caregivers[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2024, “Leo Live” Webinars, with the Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide  summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what[...]

Webinar, March 26th, 2024, Kelly Challen of NESCA in Newton. How can families of children on IEPs start thinking about planning for postsecondary adult life, even before the age of 14, when schools are mandated[...]

Danvers, MA, Liberty Tree Mall, 11 am – 5 pm, March 27th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Find: • In-person and virtual exhibits • Demonstrations • Presentations *[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2024, with Families for Depression Awareness of Waltham, MA. For caregivers to be effective, they need to have the right resources and support. This is when having a crisis plan – which may[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2024, with the Andover MA Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Andover SEPAC will host Dr. Amy Wheadon, who will discuss Recognizing Sensory Processing Challenges and Empowering Your Child. This parent workshop is[...]

Worcester, MA, March 27th, 2024.  An sensory-friendly game while watching the Worcester Railers Hockey Team play. For families and groups with individuals with sensory sensitivities. Sensory Friendly Game – What You Can Expect: Decreased Stimulation[...]

Webinar, March 28th, 2024, with the Minute Man Arc of Concord, MA. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have died. Go beyond the limited boundaries[...]

The deadline to submit applications for the 2024/25 academic year is May 17, 2024. With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals[...]

Virtual Program, March 7th – April 4th, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest at Framingham State University. Free. Better Together: Supporting and Informing Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children suppport group.[...]

Webinar April 4th, 2024, with with the Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what we need[...]

Burlington, MA, April 5th, 2024, with the Nashoba Learning Group and the Profound Autism Alliance. The Profound Autism Summit is a one day conference bringing together leaders from the areas of research, medicine, treatment, advocacy,[...]

Virtual Conference, April 6th, 2024, with Endicott College of Beverly, MA. Free. For families of individuals diagnosed with autism and BCBA professionals, find current and practical information about living with autism. Key Note Speakers: KEYNOTE SPEAKER-[...]

Shrewsbury, MA, April 6th, 2024.  Open to the Public . Experience the thrill of exploring all sorts of cool trucks and vehicles. As they celebrate Autism Acceptance Month in April, the event will have a[...]

Boston, MA, April 9th, 2024, with Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts. This is an in-person event with remote option through Facebook. The annual “Autism Spectrum Awareness and Acceptance Day” is hosted by Advocates For Autism[...]

Springfield, MA, April 10th, 2024, with Autism Connections (Pathlight) of Easthampton & Pittsfield, MA. The 32st Annual Autism Conference is for professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, and exhibitors to learn, inspire and make[...]

Suffolk University Law School, Boston, and Virtual Option available, April 10th, 2024. Free and open to the public. Registration is now open for Disability Connections, the Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s networking event for the Massachusetts[...]

Webinars, Fall & Winter, 2024, 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. * Some of the hot topics[...]

Webinar, April 10th, 2024, with Commonwealth Learning Center in Needham, MA. Free. Many parents ask how they can best strengthen their child’s reading comprehension and math skills at home to supplement schoolwork and tutoring. *[...]

The Atrium of the Dimitry Building Northern Essex Community College, Lawrence, MA, April 11th, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the The Northern Essex Community College Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Services, Gallaudet[...]

Worcester, MA, April 11th, 2024, with Epilepsy New England. The UMass Epilepsy Education Conference provides an opportunity for patients and families impacted by epilepsy to learn, share, ask and connect. Topics: Mozart and Epilepsy New[...]

Submission Deadlines for both are April 12th, 2024,  with the the Institute for Community Inclusion of Massachusetts. The Gopen and Crocker Fellowships are sponsored by Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities and their Network partners: The Institute for[...]

Framingham, MA, April 12th, 2024. Open to the public. The Citizen’s Advisory Board (CAB) to the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) Middlesex West area office is hosting a Legislative Breakfast to dialog with state legislators[...]

Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, April 13th, 2024, 11 a.m. performance.  The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]

Medford, MA, April 16th, 2024, with the Medford Police Department. Community Inclusion Day allows those with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or developmental and learning disabilities an opportunity to meet, interact and chat with the City of Medford’s[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2024, with the The Fathers and Family Network In Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Free event on behalf of the Fathers and[...]

Worcester, MA April 18th, 2024. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. * Join them at the Easterseals Worcester[...]

Virtual Event, April 18th, 2024, with the Autism Program at the Boston Medical Center.  Virtual Resource Fair For families, friends and professionals – 1 – 2:30 pm. Resources will include * AANE (Association for Autism[...]

Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 19th – 21st, 2024, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field of[...]

Boston, MA, April 20th, 2024, with Adaptive Sports New England. Open to the public. Adaptive Sports New England’s Boston Strong and the Association of Blind Citizens’ Boston Renegades will demonstrate an adaptive form of America’s[...]

Framingham, MA, April 22nd, 2o24, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Free and open to the public.  Join  a day of visiting with Assistive Technology vendors in the ballroom, participating in demonstrations, attending presentations,[...]

Webinar, martes, 22 de abril, 2024, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo necesita ser examinado para hospitalización debido a conductas o pensamientos inseguros? ¿Cuáles son[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2024, with Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Basic Rights will provide an overview regarding the special education requirements of student with disabilities and the supports and services they are entitled to in order to[...]

Maria Weston Chapman Playground, Weymouth, April 23rd, 2o24, with the Weymouth SEPAC and the Arc of the South Shore’s Autism Resource Center. They will bring together a diverse range of resources, support services, and educational opportunities[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2024, with the Charles River Center of Waltham, MA. This registration is for the workshop series hosted by Charles River Center and presented by Karen Lopez, FCSN Early Childhood Information Specialist. *[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2024, with the Canton Parent Advisory Council For Student Services. What Are Executive Functioning Skills? They Enable Us To Pay Attention, To Organize, And Plan Task And Materials, To Stay Focused On[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2024. Free. Rewarding Work is an online directory and job board designed to help individuals and families in Massachusetts find and hire caregivers. This webinar is for anyone who self-directs or is[...]

Webinar, April 24th, 2024, May 3rd, 2023, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region.  What You Need to Know  – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region presents this live webinar for[...]

Webinar, April 25rd, 2024. Free. Rewarding Work is an online directory and job board designed to help individuals and families in Massachusetts find and hire caregivers. This webinar is for anyone who self-directs or is[...]

Applications are due by April 26, 2024, chosen teams will be announced Monday, April 29th, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The APPLE Institute is a free training program to help[...]

Norwood, MA, throughout 2024, with Above the Clouds. The “Dream Flight” program with Above the Clouds brings the wonder of flight to children and teens who have a serious illness or disability, are underserved, or[...]

Amherst, MA, April 27th, 8 a.m. – 12:30 pm, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Free. Looking for information, support, and assistance as a parent, caregiver, or professionalworking with children with[...]

Peabody, MA, April 27th, with the Peabody Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Community Resource Fair – 10:30a-1p Higgins Middle School in Peabody. This event is open to the public. * Local and APR regional organizations[...]

April 27th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Free. The Early Connections Conference brings together families with children from birth to age 7 who are blind, deafblind, or low-vision, including those[...]

Somerset Public Library, Somerset, MA, April 29th 2024, with the Regional Special Education Parent Advisory Council of South Coast MA in partnership with Community Autism Resources. ASD Services, Supports and Rescources with Jan Randall. Learn[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2024, with the Northampton Massachusetts Public Schools: Caregivers are invited to join NPS Special Eduation Parent Advisory Council  SEPAC/SPED and Laurel Peltier of the Collaborative for Educational Services to familiarize yourself with[...]

Webinar, April 30th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services Southeast Region Training in Middleboro, MA. Join in to hear a panel discussion about friendship. The panelists all live with Autism and in honor[...]

Worcester, MA, and Virtual Option, April 30th & May 1st, 2024. The conference has reached in-person capacity and will not be able to accept walk-in registrations, however registration for Virtual Attendance is still open. The[...]

Webinar, April 30th, 2024, 6:30 p.m., at Wellesley High School Auditorium, with the Wellesley PTSO, Wellesley Health Department & WPS Department Of Student Services. Parents will learn dependable strategies to help their children manage anxiety,moods, social[...]

Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA, or virtually on Zoom. You are invited to learn about accessibility and inclusion priorities in the City of Boston. The Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities in partnership with the[...]

Worcester, MA, May 3rd, 2024. The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) will welcome the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Polar Park with a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing[...]

Bridgewater, MA, May 4th, 2024, with the Bridgewater Lions Club & Easterseals Massachusetts at The Bridge Center. Bring the family and join a fun morning of fishing and friendship-making. Open to novice anglers ages 14[...]

Worcester, MA. May 4th, 2024, with Deaf Inc., of Massachusetts. Have you ever wanted to learn how to row? Check out a Learn To Row: Deaf Rowing (in ASL) information session. * No previous experience[...]

Franklin Senior Center, Franklin, MA, May 4th, 2024, 11 am – 2 pm with the Franklin, MA, Disabities Commission. Free. The Franklin Disabilities Commission invites the public to their 2024 “Disability Expo”. This expo will[...]

East Boston, May 4th, 2024, with Piers Park Sailing. This open house with Piers Park Sailing will include information about how their summer programs are inclusive to participant with a cognitive or physical disability. *[...]

Athol High School Gym, Athol, MA.  10:00am – 3:00pm, with the Athol-Royalston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (AR-SEPAC). A free Children’s Fair. Featuring Community Agencies w/ Resources & Giveaways. GAMES –  Cornhole, Giant Checkers, Bean[...]

Webinar, May 7th, 2024, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA. Join part one of a two-part webinar series involving the prenatal and newborn care of children born with a cleft. Sessions will[...]

Webinar, May 7th, 2024, with the Charles River Center of Waltham, MA. This registration is for the workshop series hosted by Charles River Center and presented by Karen Lopez, FCSN Early Childhood Information Specialist. The[...]

Franklin, MA, and Webinar Option, May 9th, 2024, with the Franklin Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The IEP document will be seeing the first major change to the form in 20 years in the state of[...]

Weston, May 11th & 18th, 2024. For Waltham Youth and Adults. Golf For All seeks to reach the full spectrum of men, women and children who contend with chronic limitations including but not limited to: autism[...]

West Roxbury, MA, May 11th – August 10th, 2024, 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[...]

Boston, May 13th, 2024. The annual Disability Pride Celebration at Fenway Park will be held on Monday, May 13. Ticket holders who purchase through this special offer will receive an exclusive Red Sox hat with[...]

Webinar, May 14th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. This meeting is for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health[...]

Springfield, MA, May 14th, 2024, with the Springfield, MA, JCC. Free. Steve Dane, Certified Public Accountant, will be sharing information with you to help guide you through the Financial Planning process. Hear about: * Social Security Supplemental[...]

Webinars, Fall & Winter, 2024, 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. * Some of the hot topics[...]

Boston, MA, May 14th, 2024, with the National Alliance of Mental Health Massachusetts Chapter.  Hit a homerun for mental health. Join us at NAMI Massaachusetts for a special Mental Health Day game on May 14th,[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2024, with Bridgewell of Peabody. Overview of Transition Training. Presented by Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services Transition Coordinator Diomaris Nieves-Lopez. * Transition is a word that has a unique meaning to families with[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2024, with Bristol Community College MAICEI in collaboration with Bridgewater State University (Excel), Massasoit Community College (MAICEI) and Cape Cod Community College (MAIHE). Guardianship – DECISION-MAKING OPTIONS. * Hillary Dunn Stanisz, Attorney[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2024, with the Commonwealth Learning Center of Greater Boston. Free. The transition from high school to higher learning is challenging for any student. For students with disabilities, it also presents a disability services[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2024, with the NPS Early Childhood Center in Northampton, MA. A free workshop for caregivers and professionals. The guest presenter will be from the Association for Autism and Neurodiversityof Watertown, MA. * This[...]

Boston, May 16th, 2024, with the Museum of Fine Arts. Join the MFA’s seventh annual ASL Night, a celebration of Deaf culture welcoming members of the Deaf community and friends and features a Resource Fair.[...]

Webinar, May 16th, 2024, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA. Join part two of a two-part webinar series involving the prenatal and newborn care of children born with a cleft. Sessions will[...]

Newton, MA, May 16th & 17th, 2024, with MEDA (Multi-Service Eating Disorders Association). MEDA’s 2024 Conference is designed to provide the latest treatment modality updates for eating disorder diagnostic criteria per the revised edition of the[...]

Webinar, May 16th, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Dr. Jesse M. Crosby Shares How To Recognize and Address Obsessions, Compulsions, and Signs of Anxiety Disorders. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) manifests in all kinds of[...]

Chicopee, MA, and Virtual Option, May 17th. May 18th cancelled. Please contact the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts regarding this cancellation. Planning a Life (PAL) is a two-day transition conference for parents,[...]

Webinar, May 17th, 2024, with the Disability Law Center in Boston.  The Disability Law Center of Massachusetts presents Keep Kids in Classrooms – Stop the Use of Exclusionary Time Out Rooms in Schools.  Learn from top[...]

Norwood, MA, throughout 2024, with Above the Clouds. The “Dream Flight” program with Above the Clouds brings the wonder of flight to children and teens who have a serious illness or disability, are underserved, or[...]

Weston, May 11th & 18th, 2024. For Waltham Youth and Adults. Golf For All seeks to reach the full spectrum of men, women and children who contend with chronic limitations including but not limited to: autism[...]

East Boston, MA, May 18th, 2024, with Piers Park Sailing, in Partnership with the Arc of Massachusetts. This program is designed to create long lasting friendships between people with and without disabilities. Get on the[...]

Bristol, RI, May 18th 2024, with the Rhode Island Department of Health. Adaptive Bike Event – Open to ages 14+. All abilities and experience levels welcome. Refreshments and Equipment will be provided. * Transportation reimbursement[...]

Concord, MA, May 18th, 2024, cosponsored by Raising Moxie and The Concord Free Public Library.  Dr. Karin Hodges will shed light on the systems and professions that have inadvertently contributed to the rise of childhood[...]