Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Program
The deadline to submit applications for the 2026/27 academic year is May 8, 2026, With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals...
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 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...
Steven F. Riley Educational Memorial Scholarship for Spinal Cord Injury
With Spinal Cord Injury Boston – Application Deadline is March 31st, 2026. The Steven F. Riley Memorial Scholarship assists individuals with paraplegia or quad/tetraplegia due to a Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder (SCI/D) who demonstrate...
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...
American Sign Language Classes for Youth: Beverly
Beverly, MA, March – May, 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from.ASL 101 – This...
“We Need to Talk”: A Panel Discussion about Augmentative & Alternative Communication
Webinar, April 2nd, 2026, with the Guild for Human Services in Concord, MA. This event is designed for a national audience seeking practical, inclusive communication strategies, including healthcare providers, educators, business owners, policymakers, and community...
Safety at Home & in the Community
Webinar, April 2nd, 2026, with the NortheastArc in Family Resource Center in Danvers. Guest speaker Nicole Simon, Senior Behavioral Consultant, Lurie Center for Autism, is a behavior analyst that utlizes the applied behavior analysis (ABA)...
Children Who Act Out Their Pain: Problematic Sexual Behaviors
Webinar, April 2ne, 2026, with the Bridgewell Center for Professional Development in Peabody, MA. CEUs for LMFTs, LICSWs, LMHCs and Psychologist. SEIU 509 paid for MA state employees to attend. With Linda T. (Lynn) Sanford, LICSW.* Children who...
Merrimack Valley Disability Legislative Reception
Haverhill, MA, April 2nd, 2026. Building a Strong Community Together – Merrimack Valley Disability Legislative Reception is about recognizing our local legislators, honoring personal stories and discussing critical issues facing our disability community.* Hosted by...
The Massachusetts State Budget: How does it support employment of people with disabilities?
Webinar, April 2nd, 2026. Massachusetts APSE is a state chapter of APSE, the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst, a national, non-profit membership organization dedicated to Employment First, a vision that all people with disabilities have...
Special Needs Resource Fair: Lexington
Lexington Community Center, Lexington MA, April 3rd, 2026, with the Lexington Special Education Parent Adviory Council (LexSEPTA). The LexSEPTA Resource Fair aims to connect families with special needs to valuable resources and support. This event...
Sensory-Friendly Performance of “Willy Wonka Jr.”
Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, April 4th, 2026, 2 pm performance. The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,...
Youth Wheelchair Track: West Roxbury
West Roxbury, MA, April 4th – 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...
ASL-Interpreted Spotlight Tour at the Harvard Art Museums
Cambridge, MA, April 5th, 2026. Free and Open to the Public. ASL-Interpreted Spotlight Tour: The Moods of Love, with Diana Ochoa-Chavez ’26. On this ASL-interpreted spotlight tour, Diana Ochoa-Chavez ’26 will lead this tour in...
Applying for Housing for People with disabilities in Massachusetts
Webinar, April 7th, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. Andria Entsminger from Autism Housing Pathways and the Federation for Children with Special Needs will join live to guide families through the range of affordable...
Disability Webinar: Applying For Housing
Webinar, April 7th, 2026, witht the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Andria Entsminger from Autism Housing Pathways and the Federation for Children with Special Needs will join a live event to guide families through the range...
Bureau of Special Education Appeals “Mediation & Facilitation”
Webinar, April 7th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’...
Rethinking Social Development in a Post-Pandemic World
Norfolk, MA, April 7th, 2026, with the Norfolk Special Education Parent Advisory Council. This workshop will explore the multifaceted impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on children’s social skill development. * From the loss of organic...
Living Well with Vision Loss: Sleep, Health & Balance
Virtual Event, April 8th, 2026, with The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA. This free, three-part virtual wellness series explores how sleep, physical health, and emotional well-being shape daily life for people with...
Adaptive Cycling: Cheshire
Cheshire, MA, April 8th, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program: The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, April 8th & 9th, 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...
Disability Resource Fair in Weymouth
Maria Weston Chapman Playground, Weymouth, MA, April 8th, 2026, with the Weymouth SEPAC and the Arc of the South Shore’s Autism Resource Center. An opportunity to connect with various resources and support available the community. Whether...
A Team to Carry On: Special Needs Financial Planning
Webinar, April 8th, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield. Communtas Family Support is hosting this training in collaboration with Sequoia Financial Group. Training will focus on five key areas of special needs planning: financial, legal, government...
Turning 3 Essentials: Spanish
Webinar, April 9th, 2026, con Peabody Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Derechos Basicos – Una presentación virtual Ggratuita para familias en español. Explica las diferencias entre la intervención temprana y la educación especial, la conferencia...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, April 8th & 9th, 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...
Accelerating Research for Down Syndrome
Webinar, April 9th, 2026, with The Alana Down Syndrome Center (ADSC) at MIT. In this annual webinar, a diverse set of researchers from MIT, University of São Paulo and Rutgers University will present short talks...
ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference
Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 10th – 12th, 2026, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field of...
Special-Needs Schools Conference & Vendor Expo
Westborough, MA, April 4th, 2025, with the The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools. This is a professional conference for networking and informational purposes, not intended for students and families. MAAPS is the association...
Trauma & Embodiment Annual Conference
Virtual Conference, April 10th – 12th, 2026,with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham, MA. The Center for Trauma and Embodiment’s annual conference – learn and share innovations in trauma healing that center the body. This...
Beep Baseball at Fenway Park
Boston, MA, and live streamed, April 12th, 2026, with the Boston Renegades. Free. The Boston Renegades will be playing against Adaptive Sports New England’s Boston Strong. This will be the first time in the stadium’s...
Medical Updates for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome
Webinar, April 13th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Foundations for Families webinar: Medical Updates for Children and Adolescents with Down Syndrome. Review the current AAP health care guidelines for children with Down syndrome...
Introduction to Autism for Families
Webinar, April 13th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurdiversity, in Watertown,, MA. This 90-minute workshop will address common misconceptions, investigate autistic identity, and explore autistic traits, strengths, and challenges.* This presentation will provide...
Special Needs Housing Webinar Panel Discussion
Waltham, MA, April 14th, 2026, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. The host will present a panel on which four different families will explain their child’s situation, discuss their current successes and...
Department of Developmental Services Updates for Norfolk County
Virtual Meeting, April 14th, 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,...
Navigating the Special Education Process
Webinar, April 14th, 2026, with Gateways Access to Jewish Education in Newton, MA. Parents often enter the special education system because they know something isn’t working for their child. Their child is struggling academically, developmentally,...
Special Education & the IEP Process Q&A: English and Spanish
Webinar, April 14th, 2026, with Advocates of Framingham and the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Sesion de preguntas y respuestas con Beth Doyle, la Gerente de Programas de Educacion dentro del DDS. Ella contestara todas...
Visual Arts Without Vision: Creating accessible art-based opportunities for individuals
Virtual Group, April 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...
Masshealth Enrollment Center Consultations for Families with Disabilities
Tewksbury, MA, April 15th, 2026, at MassHealth Enrollment Center, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. Free. Meet a family support specialist at the MassHealth Enrollment Center in Tewksbury to consult with enrollment center staff...
A Different Hand to Play: Organzing Special Needs Documents
Webinar, April 15th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Waltham, MA. This registration is for the workshop series hosted by Charles River Center and preA Different Hand to Play: Organzing Special Needs Documents This...
Adaptive Cycling in Western Mass
Blackstone, MA, April 15th, 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...
Autism & the Microbiome (Gut/Brain Link)
Webinar, April 15th, 2026, with the Lurie Center in Lexington, MA. The Coffee Convo presentation series is presented by the Lurie Center for Autism. Coffee Convo presentations are offered monthly. All events are conducted virtually,...
National Association of Social Workers MA & RI Virtual Symposium
Virtual Symposium, April 16th & 17th, 2026, with NASW Massachusetts and Rhode Island chapters. A gathering of social workers, mental health professionals, and community leaders across New England, with Keynote Speaker Tiziana C. Dearing, Host...
Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Classroom Practices to Build Belonging
Framingham, MA, April 16th, 2026, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Classroom Practices to Build Belonging, a Full-Day Professional Development Workshop at FSU. In-person professional development experience focused on creating...
Profound Autism Conference
Boston, MA, April 16th – 17th, 2026, with the Profound Autism Alliance. The Profound Autism Summit conference brings together leaders from the areas of research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, and education to discuss the needs and...
My Kid Is Not Going to School – What Now?
Webinar, April 16th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as...
Preparing for the New Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Regulations Around Time Out Practices
Webinar, April 17th, 2026, with the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts. This webinar focuses on providing information to schools about the tools available to them with the new DESE regulations. Information will be provided in...
Adaptive Cycling for All Ages & Abilities: Hadley
Hadley, MA, April 17th- May 29th, 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...
Autism Awareness Resource Fair: Great Barrington
Monument Mountain High School, Great Barrington, MA, April 18th, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Free and open to the community – 6th Annual Autism Awareness Walk & Resource Fair. Join a community event supporting individuals...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, April 18th, 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...
Massachusetts Association for the Education of Young Children Conference
Natick, MA, April 18th, 2026. This early childhood conference is designed for early childhood educators, caregivers, and professionals who are passionate about harnessing the transformative power of play to promote positive behavior and emotional development...
Stars of the Spectrum Concert in Boston with Kodi Lee
Boston, April 19th, 2026, hosted by the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick. You’re invited to the nation’s largest concert series BY autistic artists FOR the autism community at Big Night Live in Boston to celebrate...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, April 21, 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,...
Navigating Special Education – Making the Most of Your Meeting
Southbridge, MA, April 27th, 2026, with Virtual Options, which may be attended outside of your typical geographical region. Free. Seven Hills is hosting afour-part series to elevate your understanding of the special education process. Presenter...
Adaptive Cycling: Cheshire
Cheshire, MA, April 29th, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program: The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent...
“Autism Connections” Conference in Western Mass
Springfield, MA, April 30th, 2026, with Autism Connections of Western Massachusetts. This event is for parents, caregivers, individuals with autism and autistic individuals, extended family members and friends, educators, social workers, and other professionals. It...
APPLE Institute Training for SEPACs, School Staff & Community Partners
Apply by April 30th, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. APPLE (Advancing Parent / Professional Leadership in Education) is a free, virtual training program that brings SEPAC members, school staff,...
Eating Disorders Conference in Framingham
Framingham, MA, April 30th & May 1st, 2026, with the Multi Service Eating Disorders Association. he 2026 MEDA Conference will cover the most recent knowledge and research, and the most cutting-edge approaches in the eating...
Autism 101: For Parents Of Newly Diagnosed Children
Webinar Series, 2025 and 2026, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The Lurie Center for Autism invites parents, guardians and families to participate in our Parent and Caregiver Workshops. All workshops are held...
The New England Association for Play Therapy Conference
Nashua, NH, May 1st & 2nd, 2026, with the The New England Association for Play Therapy, Inc. The New England Association for Play Therapy, Inc is a branch of the Association for Play Therapy that...
Maine’s Family Epilepsy Conference
Freeport, ME, May 2nd, 2026. Join the Epilepsy Foundation of New England as they bring together families and providers for a day of epilepsy education. There will be dicussions about epilepsy, a brunch served for all...
Visual Impairment “Early Connections” Conference
Watertown, MA, May 2rd, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind. Learn, connect, and ask questions for your child, student and family in a supportive environment made up of experts and families like yours—with young...
Men’s Epilepsy Conference: Somerville
Somerville, MA, May 3rd, 2026, with Epilepsy Foudation New England. This is an educational conference designed specifically for males living with epilepsy. This meeting will feature doctors and professionals speaking on issues prevalent to men...
Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium 2026
Marlborough, MA, in person on May 4th, Virtual Session, May 5th, 2026. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,...
Conference Neurodiversity: The New Culture
Framingham, MA, April 4th, 2026, with the Boston Coaliton for Autism. Conference Neurodiversity: The New Culture- Understanding Its Effects, Variants, And Late Diagnosis. Hear about: * Neurodiversisty * Late Diagnosis in Autism. * Diagnosis in...
Thinking About Your Future & Your Loved One’s Future
Webinar, May 5th, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. his session helps families plan for the long-term security of their loved ones with special needs. Participants will learn:* Financial planning basics for families*...
City of Boston Disability Community Forum
Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA, or virtually on Zoom, May 5th, 2026. The Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities invites the public to the annual City of Boston Disability Community Forum. * Please register...
Supporting Families of Little Ones with Disabilities
Webinar, May 5th, 2026, with Children’s Trust of Boston. When young children are identified as having developmental delays or disabilities, families are often overwhelmed. They may struggle to connect with early intervention services, understand the...
Massachusetts Department of Mental Health Research Centers of Excellence Virtual Conference
Webinar, May 6th, 2026, with the MGH Center of Excellence for Psychosocial and Systemic Research Mass General Brigham and iSPARC UMass Chan Medical School. This year’s theme is “Building Solutions and Breaking Barriers: Advancing Behavioral...
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts: Night with the Woo Sox
Worcester, MA, May 6th, 2026, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Cheer on the Worcester Red Sox at Polar Park on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 for an exciting afternoon of baseball, community, and connection....
Adaptive Cycling: Cheshire
Cheshire, MA, May 6th, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program: The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent...
Mental Health First Aid Training in Topfield
Topsfield, MA, May 7th & 8th, 2026, with the Tri-Town Council. Learn how to support the young people in your life. Youth Mental Health First Aid teaches you how to identify, understand and respond to...
Community Health & Wellness Fair: Brockton
Department of Mental Health 165 Quincy Street Brockton, MA, May 7th, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. A free event for people of all ages. In partnership with Massachusetts Department of Mental Health and All Things...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, May 7th, 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...
Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Group, May 12th & 13th, 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...
Adaptive Cycling for All Ages & Abilities: Worcester
Worcester, MA, May 13th, 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 accommodate...
Living Well with Vision Loss: Sleep, Health & Balance
Virtual Event, May 13, 2026, with The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA. This free, three-part virtual wellness series explores how sleep, physical health, and emotional well-being shape daily life for people with...
Estate Planning for Parents
Webinar, May 13th, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. This session dives deeper into estate planning considerations for families with children with special needs. Participants will learn about:· Documents to consider for...
Mental Health First Aid Training
Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a...
Understanding & Navigating the Current Landscape of Health Insurance for People with Disabilities
Webinar, May 14th, 2026, with October 23rd, 2023, with Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities, UMass Chan Medical School, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. * Health Insurance...
