Transition-to-Adult Disability Program​s & Workshops

Concord, MA, October 7th – December 16th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A slow flow yoga class that encompasses meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises to relax and rejuvenate[...]

Webinar Series, Fall/Winter 2025,  with Autism Housing Pathways of Winchester, MA. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series in which families are guided through materials that will help them to determine what housing[...]

Webinars, every Tuesday through 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The Federation’s Transition team is working with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to tell you about an innovative pilot project, NextGen[...]

Bridgewater, MA, Information Sessions, throughout 2025, with the EXCEL 2025/2026 program at Bridgewater State University. The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Interested[...]

Woburn, MA, the 2nd Sunday of each Month through 2026, with the LaRoche Family at the North Church of Woburn. The founding principle of  the “Where I Can” group is that both the young adult[...]

Boston and Worcester, 2026-20276 Service Warrior Applications are Now Available. Early Action Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025. Final Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026. EPIC Service Warriors are young people with disabilities between the ages of 16-23,[...]

THIS EVENT IS NOW CANCELLED UNTIL 2026. With the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Building satisfying and appropriate connections in the ID/D and autism population can be especially challenging. This training is designed to[...]

Brookline, MA, December 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress AIM program.  Teens and young adults ages 13-22 are invited to join a morning of movement and music with Drums Alive. Drums Alive combines[...]

Springfield, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the Springfield JCC. Free.  Best Buddies fosters one-to-one friendships between high school students with and without intellectual disabilities. In this time of heightened social and emotional development that[...]

Webinar, December 15th, 2025, with PPal 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, or mental health needs.[...]

Virtual Groups – December 17th 2025 and throughout 2026, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Brothers Against Discrimination (B.A.D.): Empowering Young Men With Disabilities is a mentoring program for teens and young men ages 14 to adult. * B.A.D. provides[...]

Zoom Event, Winter 2025 – 2026, 1:30 pm, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A monthly group . Want more choice and control over your DDS services? Take Charge with Self Direction. New facilitator:[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Taunton, MA, Winter 2026, with Community Autism Resources. Navigating social situations can sometimes be difficult and confusing. Community Autism Resources has created a space where we can figure things out together in a non-judgmental setting[...]

Watertown, MA, January 9th – 11th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind. Participants engage in hands-on activities focused on fostering independence, such as personal care, meal preparation, time management, and organization techniques.ally for young[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. High school doesn’t last forever, so what comes next? This workshop explores supported employment for young adults with complex needs and how[...]

Virtual Series, January & February 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Compassion on the Autism Spectrum (PAUSE) is a 6-session online workshop for Autistic adults who would[...]

Zoom Event, Winter 2025 – 2026, 1:30 pm, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A monthly group . Want more choice and control over your DDS services? Take Charge with Self Direction. New facilitator:[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Join a deep dive into Executive Functioning. In this 90 minute webinar, the presenter and participants will explore executive functioning through[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Three Evenings of Friendship: Video Screening Series. Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad.  These short, friendship stories each tell the story of[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Rigorous job preparation for young adults ages 14 to 22 who are blind or visually impaired. This is an overview of their[...]

Virtual Conference, February 20th, 2026, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating Benefits in Uncertain Times“ will provide insights and practical tools for Autistic and other Neurodivergent individuals navigating the complexities[...]

Virtual Event, February 29th, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., with the Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School.  The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities[...]

Zoom Event, Winter 2025 – 2026, 1:30 pm, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A monthly group . Want more choice and control over your DDS services? Take Charge with Self Direction. New facilitator:[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Acton, MA, April 11th, 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm. Free- registration required. A special free evening for visitors who are more comfortable in a mask-wearing environment. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar, May 19th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. Fathers are often underrepresented in conversations about supporting youth with disabilities especially during the critical transition to adulthood. This webinar aims to change[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy    Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]