Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant
Deadline to Apply is May 13th, 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Adaptive Sailing in Boston
Boston, MA, through April 27th – 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...
Danvers Rec Adaptive Sports Program With Northeast Arc
Danvers High School, Danvers, MA, April 28th – June 9th, 2026with the Northeast Arc and Danvers Recreation Department. Six Week Sports Frenzy -A Program That Explores Sports With Various Coaches. 6-Weeks* Ages 12-15 Interested In...
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...
Trauma & Attachment Symposium
Virtual Event, May 1st, 2026, with the Cutchins Program for Children and Families in Northampton, MA. This intermediate-level workshop brings together leaders in trauma and dissociation—Dr. Ruth Lanius, Dr. Bethany Brand, and Dr. Tina Champagne—to...
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...
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...
Sensory-Friendly Touch a Truck & Disability Resource Fair: Marlborough
Marlborough, MA, May 2nd, 2026, witht the Marlborough Public Schools SEPAC. Bring the whole family for an afternoon of hands-on fun, community connection, and sensory-friendly exploration. Kids and families will have the chance to explore...
Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf & Hard of Hearing Celebrate 40 Years
Holyoke Community College in Holyoke, MA, May 2, 2026 | 10:30 AM – 4 PM (Registration begins at 10 AM)* This milestone event will bring together community members, partners, and leaders to honor decades of...
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...
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...
Inclusive Norwood Community Day
Norwood High School, Norwood, MA, May 3rd, 2026, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Event by Norwood SEPAC and ABL Fitness. Free, all inclusive event includes games, sensory activities, bounce houses, treats, and more—fun for the whole...
Accessible MASS Audubon Boston Nature Center Birder Bird-a-Thon
Mattapan, MA, May 3rd, 2026, 9 – 11 a..m., with Michealle Larkins for Brookline Bird Club / Jerry Berrier for Birdability. For people of all ages who are blind, have low vision, have mobility issues,...
Sensory-Friendly Days with Mass Audubon: Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Lincoln, MA, May 4th, 2026. 10 a.m. – 1 pm. Enjoy a peaceful visit during sensory-friendly hours, when the sanctuary is closed to the public and open exclusively for individuals with autism or other sensory...
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,...
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...
The Science of Friendship: Practical Tools for Kids, Teens & Adults
Webinar, May 5th, 2026, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. Participants will explore the science and skill of building meaningful friendships across the lifespan, with a focus on the unique experiences of neurodivergent...
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*...
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...
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....
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...
Is It Alzheimer’s? Getting an Accurate Diagnosis for Those with Down Syndrome
Webinar, May 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...
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...
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...
Caring for the Caregiver Event & Resource Fair
Springfield, MA, May 8th, 2026, with Respiro Azul. Free event with speakers and resources for caregivers, families, and neurodivergent children. Connect, learn, and find support. Caring for a child with special needs can be overwhelming....
Disability Resource Fair for Families: Medford
Medford, MA, May 19th, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., 2026, with the Medford Commission on Disabilities. Free. Event with be held at the McGlynn School and Inclusive Playground. There will be resources tables from local...
Inclusive Early Childhood Fair: Southborough
Southborough, MA, May 9th, 2026, with the Northborough/Southborough Public Preschool Programs. Calling all families and providers (who have/serve children age birth to 5 years) to join the Fifth Annual Early Childhood Fair. * A family/community...
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...
Hear About a Massachusetts’ Bureau of Special Education Appeals Win
Webinars, May 12th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or...
Understanding Executive Functioning Across K–12
Webinar, May 12th, 2026, with the Arlington, MA,Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join Kelly Colon, “The Neurospicy Professor,” for a webinar on executive functioning (EF) through a neuroaffirming, real-world lens. Topics Covered Will Include: •What...
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...
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...
Put a Stop to the Summer Slide: For Parents of Students K- 5
Webinar, May 13th, 2026, with Commonwealth Learning Center in Needham, MA. Geared toward parents of students in grades K-5, but some strategies are adaptable for older students.* Don’t let the summer sun stamp out a...
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...
“REV UP MA” Webinar
Virtual Event, May 14th, 2026, with the Disability Law Center, Inc. During this year’s webinar, the DLC will focus on the rights of voters with disabilities, including who has the right to vote; voter registration...
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...
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...
Family Mental Health & Wellness Resource Fair
Tata Auditorium, City Hall, Leominster, MA, May 14, 2026, 5 – 7 p. m., with UMass Memorial Health and the City of Leominster. 4th Annual Health & Wellness Fair – Small Steps for a Big...
PPAL’s Annual Children’s Mental Health Conference
Online event, May 15th 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Recognize the importance of lived experience, watch PPal award their Children’s Mental Health Community Awards, and attend morning and afternoon workshops on...
Bill Blagg’s Family Magic Sensory Friendly Show: Providence
Providence, RI, May 16th, 2026, 2 pm show, at the Providence Performing Arts Center. Join an afternoon with renowned magician Bill Blagg as he presents the Family Magic show for all ages. Bill Blagg’s offers...
Spring Fling & Inclusive Community Fair: Athol
Athol High School, Athol, MA, May 16th, 2026, 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., with the Athol Royalston PTO & Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC). Featuring vendor and craft tables, a childrens’ sensory fair with...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, May 16, 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...
Acccessible Performances of “The Music Man”
Worcester, MA, May 17th, 2026, American Sign Language and Audio Description: About the show: There’s trouble in River City when a fast-talking salesman gets his heart stolen by the town librarian. Meredith Willson’s six-time, Tony®...
Resource & Relaxation Event For Family Caregivers Of Children With Medical Complexity
Boston, MA, May 17th, 2026, with the Respite Group at Boston Children’s Hospital. This event is aimed at creating a space for relaxation activities and an opportunity for family caregivers of children with medical complexity...
Supporting Successful Medical Care for Patients with Disabilities
Webinar, May 18th, 2026, with The Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center: Supporting Successful Medical Care: Social Stories and Caregiver-Guided Strategies for Patients with Disabilities. This program is free and open to...
Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Devens
Devens, MA, May 18th, 2026, 1 – 6 p.m, hosted by Seven Hills North Central Family Support Center. Building Community Transition Fair. Looking for support, guidance, and community as you or your loved one prepares...
Sensory-Friendly Days with Mass Audubon: Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary
Lincoln, MA, May 18th, 2026. 10 a.m. – 1 pm. Enjoy a peaceful visit during sensory-friendly hours, when the sanctuary is closed to the public and open exclusively for individuals with autism or other sensory...
Family Mental Health Fair in Worcester
Worcester, MA, May 19th, 2026, with the Worcester Special Education Parent Advisory Council in collaboration with Worcester Public Schools. They Invite all parents/guardians of students attending Worcester Public Schools to attend. Theme: “Bloom where you’re...
After Age 22: Preparing for Adult Autism Services
Webinar, May 20th, 2026, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year. All events are free and open to...
Adaptive Cycling: Cheshire
Cheshire, MA, May 20th, 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...
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?”...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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, 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...
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,...
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,...
