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...
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...
Inclusive “Bunny Cares” Sensory Events in New England
In Massachusetts, CT & NH, March 6th & 13th, 2026. 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...
Planificación Para una Crisis de Salud Mental: El Camino Hacia la Preparación
Webinar, 9 marzo, 2026, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Grati Fortalezca su confianza para su próxima reunión de IEP con consejos específicos para niños y jóvenes con necesidades de salud mental. Conozca las evaluaciones...
Project RIDE “Tune Up Clinic”: Springfield
Springfield, March 9th, 2026, with Kehilliah at the JCC Springfield. Project RIDE stands for Recreation, Independence, Development and Equipment. The J will host tune up clinics for all Project RIDE trikes.
* Volunteer professional bicycle techs will be on hand to make size adjustments, make minor repairs and get our bicyclists ready for a year of pedaling adventures.
* If you already have tricycle on loan from the JCC and need to schedule your annual tune-up, please contact the web icons below.
Virtual Family Leadership Disability Training for Massachusetts
March 9th & 16th, 2026. With the Northeast Family Leadership Program. Are you a parent or caregiver of a loved one with disabilities in Massachusetts? Do you want to do more than advocate for your...
Potty Time for Children with Down Syndrome: Lose the Diapers Not Your Patience
Webinar, March 9th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congres. Foundations for Families webinar: Potty Time for Children with Down Syndrome: Lose the Diapers Not Your Patience. This presentation offers a holistic approach to potty training,...
Adaptive Ice Skating in Worcester
Worcester, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out Adventures. Entry and equiptment free. This event is for people with disabilities, their families, support staff, and...
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...
White Cane Law and Awareness
Virtual Group, March 10th & 11th, 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...
Arc of Massachusetts 48th Annual Legislative Reception
Great Hall, Massachusetts State House, Boston, March 10th, 2026, with the The Arc of Massachusetts and the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Protecting Our Lives: Now More Than Ever. * Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates,...
MassHealth for Your Child with Autism
Webinar, March 10th, 2026, 6:30 p.m., with Community Autism Resources in Swansea. A Conversation About MassHealth – Do you have questions about MassHealth for your child with Autism? Are you wondering about the application process,...
Family Mental Health Webinar with NAMI Massachusetts
Webinar Series, February & March 2026, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts Chapter.This is an online education series designed for families of people with mental health conditions. Each session blends personal stories, research...
Special Education & the IEP Process Q&A: English and Spanish
Webinar, March 10th, 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...
Housing 101: Thinking About Housing
Webinar, March 10th, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Framingham, MA. Andria Entsminger from Autism Housing Pathways and the Federation for Children with Special Needs will join in on a live informative presentation designed specifically...
NAMI New Hampshire Annual Conference 2026
Virtual Conference, March 10th, 2026, with NAMI New Hampshire. The 2026 theme Moving Forward and creating Hope in Action, highlights how we can unite to address mental health priorities across New Hampshire. * The confernece...
Bureau of Special Education Appeals
Webinar, March 10th, 2026, with the North Reading SEPAC. A virtual informational session with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals. The speaker will be Becca Stone, a Mediator with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals...
School Refusal Webinar
Webinar, March 12th, 2026, with the Wayside Youth & Family Support Network of Waltham. Presented by Wayside’s Family Support Specialist Carol Silva. School avoidance numbers have increased significantly since the pandemic. * Hear about her...
Legislative Briefing Priority Bills Focused On Wheelchair Repair Reform In Massachusetts
Massachusetts State House, Hearing Room B1, March 12th, 2026, and Zoom option, with the Boston Center for Independent Living . Tired of waiting for your wheelchair to get repaired? Join BCIL Thursday, March 12, from...
Success-Fest Mental Health Conference for Young Adults
Nichols College, Dudley, MA, March 13th, 2026. Illuminating Your Journey Celebrate. Inspire. Empower. Join a high-energy event designed to shine a light on the strength, accomplishments, and limitless potential of • Celebrate the uniqueness and...
Home & Community Expo: Whitensville
Whitensville, MA, March 14th, 2026, hosted by the Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce. This year’s event will feature an Autism Welcoming and Sensory Sensitivity Room by the Autism Alliance Program of Advocates, Inc. * Discover...
Sensory-Friendly Concert with the Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston, MA, March 14th, 2026. Sensory Friendly-Something Borrowed, Something True: What is American Music. What is American music? Our national soundscape is rich in diversity: diversity of style, of language, and of cultural contexts. It is...
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...
Sensory Friendly Hours at the New England Aquarium
Boston, MA, March 15th, 2026 Special sensory-friendly hours at the Aquarium- spend a morning at the Aquarium in a welcoming environment for those with sensory needs. During the event, guests will enjoy reduced noise levels,...
Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Production of “Alice in Wonderland
Boston, MA, March 15th & 16th, with the BU Dance Theatre. The United Dance Company is an inclusive dance company featuring artists who identify as having a disability and artists who don’t, united by their...
Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis
Webinar, March 17th, 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 up, please indicate in your email that you are a parent or a family member of a child with behavioral health needs.
* Pre-Planning for a Mental Health Crisis: The Road to Readiness
* Planning ahead for a mental health emergency can help make a difficult situation less stressful. PPAL provides a step-by-step guide with tools, resources and strategies in order to help families be well-prepared for a mental health crisis involving their children.
RSVPS required for the Zoom link to (866)815-8122 or training@ppal.net.
Massachusetts Special Education Summit: Navigating Current Issues with a Purpose
East Walpole, MA, March 18th, 2026, hosted by the League School of Walpole, MA. A conference designed for educators, administrators, consultants, therapists, and families in Massachusetts. This event targets the unique needs of our region...
Being The Calm Within The Storm. Understanding Your Child’s Emotions and Behaviors
Webinar, March 18th, 2026, with the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. The presenters will be Neuropsychologists Dr. Britt Emerton Carlson and Dr. Agnes Chung from MassGeneral Brigham. They will explain how both emotions and behaviors...
Legislative Advocacy for Disabilities
Webinar, March 18th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Presented by Nora Bent, Director of Government Affairs and Strategic Partnerships, The Arc of Massachusetts.* In these times defined by unprecedented challenges, advocacy is no...
Deciphering the Medical Insurance Maze
Webinar, March 19th, 2026, with the MinuteMan Arc in Concord, MA. Do you have questions about how MassHealth (Medicaid), Medicare, and private insurance work for your adult disabled dependent?What happens when you retire? What is...
Inclusive “Bunny Cares” Sensory Events in New England
In Massachusetts and Connecticut, March 13th, 2026. 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...
Legislative Breakfast with the Metrowest DDS Citizens Advisory Board
Framingham, MA, March 20th, 2026. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Middlesex West area office Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) is hosting a Legislative Breakfast to dialog with state legislators on how to improve and enhance community...
Miss Amazing Event for Girls, Teens & Women with Disabilities
Medfield, MA, March 21st, 2026. Massachusetts Miss Amazing – Celebrating The AbilitiesOf Girls And Women With Disabilities. Girls and women ages 5 and older who have an IEP, IPP, 504 plan, SSI, or a physician’s...
Accessbile Performances of “Suff”
March 21st, 2026, Open Caption Performance. Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. This musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of...
“Sensory Street” Sensory-Friendly Viewing Area for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade
Holyoke, MA, March 22nd, 2026. The St. Patrick’s Committee of Holyoke is proud to introduce Sensory Street, a designated sensory-friendly viewing area for the 2026 Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade. This special section of the route...
Accessbile Performances of “Suff”
March 21st, 2026, Audio Described. Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. This musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, March 23rd, 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,...
Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Townsend
Townsend, MA, March 24th, 2026, 6 p.m., hosted by the North Middlesex Regional School District and North Middlesex SEPAC. Who should attend: Students (Grades 8-12), Students with an IEP or 504 Plan, Parents & Guardians,...
NAMI New Hampshire Mental Health Conference
Virtual Event, March 25th & 26th, 2026. Participants come from communities all around New Hampshire and are interested in learning more about mental illness. This includes broadening their understanding of ways to support each other,...
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101): Portuguese
Webinar – DDS 101: O que você precisa saber Com um intérprete em português – quinta-feira, 26 de fevereiro, das 18h30 às 20h30. Salve a data no seu calendário. Este sistema de inscrição não enviará...
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Annual Conference
Marlborough, MA, March 25th & 26th, 2026. Registration for this event will close on Friday, March 20, 2026. No walk-ins will be accepted. Target Audience: Professionals involved in all areas and aspects of support for...
Transition Planning & the IEP
Webinar, March 25th, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Explore transition planning within the IEP process, focusing on how schools, families, and students work together to prepare for life after...
Brighter Futures Conference on Adults with Down Syndrome & Aging
Worcester, MA, March 27th & 28th, 2025, with Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A transformative gathering featuring the latest research findings and timely information from national experts on a range...
Meeting the Moment -A Community Conversation & Resource Fair
UMass Lowell, with virtual options, March 27th, 2026. Hosted by Mass Abilities and the Massachusetts Commission On The Status Of Persons With Disabilities. The event will also provide an opportunity to connect with local organizations,...
Vinfen’s Virtual Disability Film Festival
Cambridge, MA, March 28th, 2026, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Each year, Vinfen uses the power of film to raise awareness, foster important dialogue, and fight against the discrimination and stigma so often faced by...
Leominster SEPAC Safety & Resource Fair
Leominster, MA, March 28nd, 2026, with the Leominster Pubic School Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Free event for the whole family and all ages. There will be representatives and vendors from local family and community...
Accessbile Performances of “Suff”
March 21st, 2026, American Sign Language. Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. This musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of...
New England Revolution Unified Soccer Tryouts
Foxboro, MA, March 29th, 2026. Open to the first 50 individuals. Special Olympics Massachusetts will be hosting a Tryout for the 2026 Revs Unified Soccer Team. The tryout will take place in Foxboro on Sunday, March...
Navigating Special Education – Safe Guards for Parents
Southbridge, MA, March 30th, 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...
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...
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)...
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...
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,...
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’...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...