Special-Needs Arts & Theater Events in Massachusetts

Virtual Classes, September 2023 – June 2024, with Special Art for All of Massachusetts. Special Arts for All is a group of students from Acton Boxborough, Brookline, Lexington, and Concord Carlisle High School in Massachusetts.[...]

Duxbury & Hingham, MA & Virtual Option, September 20th – December 15th, 2023.  An inclusive chorus designed for singers of all abilities, age 16 and up. * Repertoire includes master works, folk and traditional, seasonal,[...]

Virtual Class, MA, October 3rd – December 9th, 2023, in person, with Whole Children. Get ready to play and learn about the power of your voice in this introduction to the basics of voice acting. Over[...]

Dedham, MA, October 11th – December 6th, 2023, with the Museum of Leo’s Art and the Dedham Recreation Department’s Inclusive Pathfinder Program. Neuro-divergent, elementary aged children are invited to join this arts and crafts class[...]

Burlington, MA, and by Zoom, October 16th – December 11th, 2023, with Riverside Family Support Center. Express your creativity in a variety of mediums this year; from paint to clay, to paper mâché, and much[...]

Roxbury, MA, October 29th, 2023, through February 29th, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Registration for the full 5 months/10 groups is required. Limited space available. Adults with Down syndrome, ages 20+ are invited[...]

Bridgewater, MA, October 25th – December 20th, with the Bridgecenter and Easterseals Massachusetts. Young Adult & Adult Fall II Recreation Programs Mindful Movement – Engage in movement as a group with activities such as yoga,[...]

Bridgewater, MA, November 3rd – December 19th, 2023, with the Bridgecenter and Easterseals Massachusetts.  Children & Teen Fall II Recreation Programs. My Music Time 1:1 Lessons – Weekly music lessons with your choice of the following[...]

Dedham, MA, December 6th, 2023, with the Museum of Leo’s Art and the Dedham Recreation Department’s Inclusive Pathfinder Program. Neuro-divergent, elementary aged children are invited to join this arts and crafts class run. * The[...]

Boston, December 6th, 2023  This performance and in-theater experience is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet. * This one-of-a-kind performance has been[...]

Virtual Group, December 7th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down syndrome.[...]

Northampton, MA, December 8th, 2023, 4 p.m. performance. This sensory-friendly performance has lighting and sound accommodations for reduced sensory experiences. A narrator will assist the audience at the start of the performance. * Pioneer Valley[...]

East Cambridge, MA, December 8th – 10th, 2023. Presented by United Dance Company, ages 13-22, families & friends.  In order to ensure that classes are fully accessible and enjoyable for students with Down syndrome, United Dance[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Neurotypical and neurodiverse kids are empowered to have fun together and make social connections supervised by Westwood Recreation Staff. * Enjoy[...]

Webinar, December 13th, 2023, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 16th, 2023. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries.[...]

  Worcester, December 17th, 2023. Sensory Performance at 1 pm. Audio Description and ASL services at 6 pm. Adapted by the president and CEO Troy Siebels and featuring the Mighty Wurlitzer Organ, this annual production returns[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Stockbridge, MA, December 20th, 2023. The Berkshire Theatre Group’s “sensory-friendly” performance is a production that is slightly modified to accommodate individuals with sensory-input disorders, such as people on the autism spectrum. * At this performance,[...]

Virtual Group, December 21st, 2023, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

Westwood, MA, Fall 2023, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For ages 5 – 1o. Calling all creative neurotypical and neurodiverse kids. Join in for some artistic crafting during December break. * Sign up for one[...]

Virtual Group, Winter & Spring 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Webinar, January 10th, 2023, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]

Virtual Group, January 18th, 2024, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

Webinar, January 25th, 2024, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) is a group established under Massachusetts General Law who works with the Boston Public[...]

Virtual Group, Winter & Spring 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Webinar, February 14th, 2023, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]

Virtual Group, February 15th, 2024, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

Lenox, MA, Deadline to apply – February 18th, 2023. Program runs February 24th – May 4th, 2024. The West Region Family Leadership Training Series is a free that consists of two half-day workshops, plus three[...]

Webinar, February 29th, 2024, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) is a group established under Massachusetts General Law who works with the Boston Public[...]

Virtual Group, Winter & Spring 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Virtual Group, March 21st, 2024, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

Massachusetts’ Location TBA, March 23rd, 2024. TEach March, just after World Down Syndrome Day, MDSC brings together hundreds of people with Down syndrome, their family members, health care professionals and educators from across New England[...]

Virtual Group, Winter & Spring 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 19th – 21st, 2024, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. * The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field[...]

Virtual Group, Winter & Spring 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Marlborough, MA, in person on May 6th, Virtual Session, May 7th, 2024. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]

Virtual Group, Winter & Spring 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]