Sensory & Inclusive Holiday Events in Massachusetts

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Winter & Spring 2025. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons,  for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with disabilities,[...]

Brighton, MA, March 27th – June 7th, 2025. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on[...]

Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2025, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been[...]

West Roxbury, MA, April 12th – August 9th, 2025, 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[...]

Brighton, MA, April 15th – June 6th, 2025. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on[...]

Marlborough, MA, Spring 2025, with Employment Options and Quinsigamond College. If you are 18 to 36 and have barriers with employment or have a disability, you may qualify for the Free Culinary Training Program. Transportation[...]

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[...]

Wakefield, MA, May 7th – June 25th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16+ with all disabilities. This 8 week session will consist of learning different signs, watching videos, and practicing with other[...]

West Roxbury, MA, May – August 2025, 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 their racing[...]

Virtual Groups with NAMI Cape Ann, Second Tuesday of each month, Third Monday of each month, through 2025. er your questions during a live Zoom Q&A. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Cape Ann Chapter[...]

Virtual Group, May 26 – June 26th, 2025, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Free but registration is required by May 22nd, 2025[...]

Needham, MA, May 31st, 2025, with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America New England Chapter.  AAFA New England Family Concert & Food Allergy EXPO Education – Awareness – Connection, is for: Parents, Adult Patients,[...]

Springfield, MA, May 31st, 2025, with the West Region Self Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Theme: The Legacy of Self Advocacy Past, Present & Future. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy. This[...]

Boston, MA, June 1st, 2025, 2 p.m. performance only. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know[...]

Boston, MA, June 1st, 2025, 2 p.m. performance only. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinar, June 2nd, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]

Boston, June 3rd, 2025. The annual Disability Pride Celebration at Fenway Park will be held on Tuesday, June 3rd. Ticket holders who purchase through this special offer will receive an exclusive Red Sox jersey featuring[...]

Boston, June 3rd, 2025. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is so excited to be included in Disability Pride Day at the Boston Red Sox. The Sox will be playing the Los Angeles[...]

Webinar, June 4th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Part of the Perkins “Let’s talk about Sexuality” webinar series. Join a virtual four-part series to help parents, caregivers, and professionals explore[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, June 5th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Boston, MA, June 5th, 2025, 10:30 a.m.. performance only. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know[...]

Boston, MA, June 5th, 2025, 7:30 pm. performance only. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom, they know[...]

Boston, MA, Spring & Summer 2025, with the Museum of Science. On the second Sunday of each month (May 12, June 9, and July 14), the Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live[...]

Virtual Event, June 10th, 2025, 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,[...]

Virtual Group, June 10th & 11th, 2025, 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[...]

Boston College, June 11th, 2025, with the Beautiful Lives Project. Join the Beautiful Lives Project and the Boston College Football Team for an indoor Field of Dreams event.  Individuals with disabilities will have the opportunity[...]

Webinar, June 11th, 2025, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL’s workshop series “Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options”  are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children[...]

Webinar, June 11th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Part of the Perkins “Let’s talk about Sexuality” webinar series. Join a virtual four-part series to help parents, caregivers, and professionals explore[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. When it comes to recognizing and treating mental health conditions, bipolar disorder (BD) and schizophrenia often stand out as especially challenging. While BD tends to[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Gain insights into the reality and impact of suicide, including its implication within specific demographic groups and its broader societal significance. * Participants[...]

Providence, RI, June 13th, 2025. Rare New England will host Empowering Rare Lives: Advocacy, Resilience, And Readiness For The Rare  Journey and is for patients and families. RNE invites you to be part of an[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Worcester, MA, June 17th, 2025, with Deaf YES: Center for Deaf Empowerment and Recovery . Deaf Yes conducts research on best practices in Deaf behavioral health care, training and community outreach about these state-of-the-art approaches,[...]

Online, June 17th – 26th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States and abroad.[...]

Webinar, June 18th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Part of the Perkins “Let’s talk about Sexuality” webinar series. Join a virtual four-part series to help parents, caregivers, and professionals explore[...]

Boston, MA, Juen 20th – 22nd, 2025, with Northeastern University’s American Sign Language & Interpreting Education Program. ASL Weekend Immersion Track: Led by Deaf instructors, and is designed to educate ASL students at various levels[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

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[...]

Aschusnet, MA, June 26th, 2025, with LifeStream, Inc. of New Bedford. Tech Night is for individuals, employees, guardians and community members. The focus for the event will be an introduction to low to high assistive technology[...]

Boston, MA, Jue 29th, 2025, with Bay State Games. Entry Deadline: June 20th. Eligibility: A full-time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. A full-time student at a recognized academic institution in[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Online, July 7th – August 7th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States and[...]

Boston, MA, Spring & Summer 2025, with the Museum of Science. On the second Sunday of each month (May 12, June 9, and July 14), the Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

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, July 22nd, 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This “deep dive” will review “Dunn’s Model of Sensory Processing”. Discuss questions such as “What is sensory processing?” and “What is[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Application Deadline: July 31th, 2025 at 9pm EST, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities Services in Boston. The goal of the Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship Program is to provide college students and recent graduates with[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, August 8th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. A comprehensive overview of conducting transition and vocational evaluations for incarcerated youth and adults with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on individuals with[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Webinar, August 14th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. People with eating disorders struggle to maintain healthy relationships with food and their bodies. Conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake[...]

Webinar, August 16th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers with[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinar, August 26th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. While it’s not uncommon for a child to be scared of imaginary foes or a teen to be afraid of social rejection, these and similar[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Online, September 16th – November 20th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States and[...]

Webinar, September 19th, 2025, with McLean Hosptial in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two very distinct mental health conditions—each marked by specific diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. But BPD[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

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[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Acton, MA, October 4th, 2025, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. A special free evening for adults and children who are blind, DeafBlind, or have a visual impairment. Enjoy theaccessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 7th. 2025, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference  – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability[...]

Webinar, October 7th, 2025, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This webinar is designed to equip therapists, educators, and parents with an effective, multisensory approach to teaching shoe tying. Using engaging, child-friendly manipulatives and an activity-analyzed[...]

Virtual Series, October 15th – November 19th, 2025, 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[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Southbridge, MA, October 24th – 26th, 2025, with Deaf YES: Center for Deaf Empowerment and Recovery in Worcester. Are you an interpreter, case manager, staff member, program manager, therapist, prescriber, or other provider who serves Deaf[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

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[...]

Cromwell, CT, November 1st, 2025, 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. They share the[...]

Marlborough, MA, November 1st, 2025. More information will be available about this event later in 2025. It’s a Brunch style banquet. To register or for more information visit  https://massdeaf.org/events/msad-50th-anniversary-hold-the-date/  or contact info@massdeaf.org Share this event

Manchester, NH, November 9th, 2025. Rare New England will host Empowering Rare Lives: Advocacy, Resilience, And Readiness For The Rare  Journey and is for patients and families. RNE invites you to be part of an[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, November 6th & 7th, 2025. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Norwood, MA, November 7th, 2025.  The Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy and Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association are hosting their Annual Conference – Shining and Thriving with Occupational Therapy. It will feature Keynote speaker Dr. Nancy[...]

Boston, MA, November 8th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

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[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

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[...]