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Sep 17 – Dec 10 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Program, September 17th – December 10th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is offering free group music lessons to Autistic adults.[...]
Sep 24 – Dec 17 all-day
12:00 am
Duxbury & Hingham, MA & Virtual Option, September 24th – December 17th, 2025, with South Shore Conservatory. An inclusive chorus designed for singers of all abilities, age 16 and up. Repertoire includes master works, folk[...]
Sep 30 – Nov 22 all-day
12:00 am
Northampton, MA, Fall 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 and 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an[...]
Sep 30 – Nov 22 all-day
12:00 am
Northampton, MA, Fall 2025, with Whole Children. Interested in exploring your acting skills? Then join Theater Games. In this group you will be able to use your creativity and imagination to come up with characters,[...]
Oct 2 – Nov 20 all-day
12:00 am
Taunton, MA, October 2nd – November 20th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.[...]
Oct 6 – Dec 15 all-day
12:00 am
Concord, MA, October 6th – December 15th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Explore foundational art concepts while exploring new mediums and creating personal works of art. * Opportunity for[...]
Oct 25 2025 – Mar 7 2026 all-day
12:00 am
Concord Free Public Library, Concord, MA. Held every Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM, through 2nd, 2025. This program is designed to support neurodivergent children, including those with autism, sensory processing challenges, and any child who[...]
Nov 5 2025 – Feb 4 2026 all-day
12:00 am
Online, November 5th – February 4th, 2025, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. An Astra Foundation on-line support group for parents who are familiar with principles of DIR/FloortimeTM. * The curriculum will respond to the[...]
Nov 14 all-day
12:00 am
Newburyport, MA, November 14th, 2025. Come to the annual Autism family friendly Friendsgiving Dinner. All ages and behaviors are welcome. * Autism Eats provides autism-friendly, non-judgmental family dinners at restaurants. * Join other families to[...]
Nov 15 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, November 15th, 2025, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. * Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and[...]
12:00 am
Taunton, MA, November 15th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources. Grandparents Lunch is a time join other grandparents from through SE Mass to learn about an important topic related to autism and have a great lunch[...]
Nov 15 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, November 15th, 2025, 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[...]
Nov 15 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]
Nov 18 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2025, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 18th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance in Natick, MA . Presented by Kelly Sandler, M.S., BCBA, LABA. Join a virtual presentation designed to support caregivers of children with autism through the principles of Acceptance[...]
Nov 18 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual, November 18th, 2025, 6:30 pm, with the Autism Support Center, Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA. A collaboration between the The Autism Support Center & The Adult Autism Support Center. Join facilitators Amanda Spartichino Coordinator,[...]
Nov 18 – Dec 9 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, November 18th – December 9th, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 16+. through adulthood. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental[...]
Nov 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
6:00 pm
Webinar, November 18th, 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,[...]
12:00 am
Colonial Theater at Emerson, Boston, December 11th, 2025. Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Boston. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at winner of six Tony[...]
Nov 19 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]
Nov 19 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 19th, 2025, with the Lurie Center in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism invites you to join Chris Keary, MD and Emily Hartnett, PhD for a presentation and discussion on the intersection[...]
Nov 19 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 19th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Learn about the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), the state agency responsible for protecting adults with disabilities from the abusive or negligent acts of their caregivers.[...]
Nov 20 all-day
12:00 am
Warwick, RI, November 20th, 2025. Hosted by TechACCESS of Rhode Island. This annual conference on assistive technology offers state-of-the-art workshops, information, and exhibits highlighting technologies that change and enhance the lives of people with disabilities[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Event, November 22nd, 2025, 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., with the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education in Boston, MA. Free and open to the public. The ABLE Conversation symposium is a professional development[...]
Nov 22 all-day
12:00 am
Providence, RI, November 22nd, 2025, 12 p.m performance. Please note that children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theater. his performance is modified and designed for people with autism, sensory processing[...]
Nov 22 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, November 25th,2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. The interoception sense monitors your entire body, including body parts like your lungs, stomach, bladder, and skin and collects information about how these[...]
Nov 28 all-day
12:00 am
Regis College, Weston, November 28th, 2025, 1 p.m. performance only. A special Sensory and Family-Friendly performance. The matinee performance of “The Nutcracker” will feature a 1- hour running time. This performance will include all of[...]
Nov 29 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]
Nov 30 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, Summer & Fall 2025, 8 a.m – 9 a.m. These dates only: August 3, September 7th, November 30th, December 7th. Access Off Hours is a welcoming, sensory-aware program for people with disabilities, their[...]
Dec 1 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 1st, 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. A presentation and discussion for Autistic adults to come and explore their understanding of autism through a neurological lens. * Discuss[...]
Dec 2 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2025, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]
Dec 2 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, November 2025 – February 2026, with Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) of Greater Boston. PIC’s Intro to Disability & Ableism Training gives participants a greater understanding of the Disability Community and Ableism. Participants will[...]
Dec 4 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]
Dec 4 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Dec 4 – Dec 23 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, December 4th – 23rd, 2025, hosted by Polar Park. This is not a disability specific event however the venue is accessible. Polar Park transforms into a sparkling holiday wonderland. Winter in Wooville offers[...]
12:00 am
Boston, December 5th, 2025, 1:30 p.m. performance. 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[...]
Dec 6 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, December 6th, 2025. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,[...]
12:00 am
Acton, MA, December 6th, 2025, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers. * Enjoy[...]
Dec 6 – Dec 7 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, December 6th & 7th, 2025. Presented by United Dance Company,, an inclusive dance company featuring artists who identify as having a disability and artists who don’t, united by their artistic excellence. The 60[...]
Dec 6 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]
12:00 am
Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, December 6th, 2025, 2 pm performance. The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]
12:00 am
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]
Dec 7 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, Summer & Fall 2025, 8 a.m – 9 a.m. These dates only: August 3, September 7th, November 30th, December 7th. Access Off Hours is a welcoming, sensory-aware program for people with disabilities, their[...]
Dec 8 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 8th, 2025, 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[...]
Dec 9 – Dec 10 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, December 9th & 10th, 2025, with Open Door Theater. Audtions open to all abilities. HONK! is a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a celebration of being different for audiences[...]
Dec 9 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 9th, 2025, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham. JRI’s Family Advisory Council is offering a Caregiver Connection Series. These quarterly facilitated conversations are intended to create spaces for support and resource sharing.[...]
Dec 10 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]
12:00 am
Colonial Theater at Emerson, Boston, December 11th, 2025. Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Boston. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before at winner of six Tony[...]
Dec 13 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, December 13th, 2025, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. * Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and[...]
Dec 13 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]
Dec 17 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, December 17th, 2025. Sensory Performance at 4 pm only. This year’s production features fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s[...]
Dec 17 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, December 19th, 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. When a child, parent, or relative receives a diagnosis of autism or ADHD, it can be a moment of recognition—not just[...]
Dec 20 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]
Dec 21 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, December 21st, 2025 2 pm performance only. This year’s production features fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s own Steve[...]
Jan 1 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Jan 2 – Feb 28 all-day
12:00 am
Application opens in January 2026, and closes in February, 2026, with the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick, MA. For schools and organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut. * The Allison Keller[...]
12:00 am
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure their friends with[...]
Jan 3 – Jan 31 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, and virtual, January 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by connecting to the classroom[...]
Jan 8 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]
Jan 12 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, January 12th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurdiversity, in Watertown, MA. Parents often wonder how to motivate their Autistic teens, particularly how much to push them and how much to let their[...]
Jan 14 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]
Jan 14 – Mar 25 all-day
12:00 am
Online, January 14th – March 25th, 2026, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. Learn DIR® techniques developed by Stanley Greenspan, MD and Serena Wieder, PhD. DIR® focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as[...]
Jan 14 – Feb 25 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar Series, January – March, 2026, with the Family Leadership Program of Massachusetts. Your Voice, Your Plan: Essential Advocacy Skills Bootcamp. Are you ready to transform your passion into a powerful, actionable plan for your child’s[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]
Jan 17 – Apr 18 all-day
12:00 am
Chicopee, MA and Virtual, January – April 2026. A free training that guides parents and family caregivers to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and beyond. This series of family workshops[...]
Jan 21 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]
Jan 22 – Feb 26 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Jan 22 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, November 2025 – February 2026, with Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) of Greater Boston. PIC’s Intro to Disability & Ableism Training gives participants a greater understanding of the Disability Community and Ableism. Participants will[...]
Jan 24 – Apr 18 all-day
12:00 am
Needham, MA, and on Zoom, with Mass Families. For Metro Boston Families. Free. The Metro region is announcing the 2026 Family Leadership Series for caregivers in the Metro region who have loved ones served by[...]
Jan 27 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Feb 3 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 2nd, 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[...]
Feb 5 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]
Feb 11 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]
Feb 12 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, November 2025 – February 2026, with Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) of Greater Boston. PIC’s Intro to Disability & Ableism Training gives participants a greater understanding of the Disability Community and Ableism. Participants will[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]
12:00 am
Dorchester, MA, February 22nd, 2026, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – Hosted by The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents of Dorchester/Boston invites families of youth with disability to attend their annual lunar new year celebration.[...]
Mar 5 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, reoccures through March 2026, with SNAP of Lexington MA. Special Artists brings together teens and adults with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own pace in a supportive and[...]
Mar 11 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]
Mar 14 – May 9 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, and virtual, March 14th – May 9th, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by connecting[...]
Mar 20 – Mar 29 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, March 20th – 29th, 2026, with Open Door Theater. Featuring theater performers of all all abilities. HONK! is a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story. HONK! is a celebration of being different[...]
12:00 am
Medfield, MA, April 5th, 2025. Free. Massachusetts Miss Amazing – Celebrating The Abilities Of Girls And Women With Disabilities. This is a one-day event that gives girls and women with disabilities the opportunity to reach[...]
Apr 4 all-day
12:00 am
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,[...]
Apr 4 all-day
12:00 am
Logan Airport, Boston, April 4th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of children with autism, creating a travel test run to help ease the[...]
Apr 8 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]
Apr 13 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
Apr 16 – Apr 17 all-day
12:00 am
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[...]
May 4 – May 5 all-day
12:00 am
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,[...]
May 13 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]
Jun 2 – Jun 23 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, June 2026, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). A therapeutic craft class for special needs youth ages 16+. through adulthood. Special Art Classes brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on[...]
Jun 10 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]
Jul 11 – Aug 1 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, and virtual, July 11th – August 1st, 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by[...]