NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Cape Ann Communities
Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cape Ann, MA, communities, Summer/Fall 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cape Ann Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health...
Young Adult Leaders Fellowship for Those with Disabilities
With Massachusetts Advocates for Children – Deadline to Apply is November 15th, 2026. Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) invites young adults 18 to 26 years old with an intellectual disability and/or autism to apply for MAC’s...
Inclusive Drama Club Adults 22+: Wakefield
Wakefield, MA, September – December, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield. This is an adaptive Drama Club for creative people ages 18+. All abilities are welcome. * In this session of Drama Club, participants will learn...
Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups
Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...
Special Olympics CheerAbilities: Stoughton
Stoughton, MA, September 12 – November 21, 2026. Free. The CheerAbilities Team is for children with special needs ages 3 and up. All Abilities Welcome.* Team will learn motions, cheers, jumps, tumbling. * This team will...
Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 2: Ashburnham
Ashburnham, MA, September 13 -November 22, 2026. Young Athletes program for ages 6-12 in Ashburnham. Program will focus on track and field, and kickball skills. Program will meet on Saturday mornings from 11 am to...
Sled Hockey for Disabilities – All Ages: Springfield
Springfield, MA, September 2026 – April 2027, with the Center For Human Development- All In Program. Sled hockey is hockey but players are seated on a sled. This version of ice hockey is played primarily...
Special Olympics Basketball for Ages 18+: Worcester
Worcester, MA, September 13 – November 22, 2026. Basketball skills program held at Holy Cross in Worcester on Sunday mornings from 11 am to 12 pm on the following dates: 9/13, 10/4, 10/25, 11/8 and...
Adaptive – Youth Group Dance Ages 6 to 11 : Hopkinton
Hopkinton, MA, Fall, 2026, with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. For ages 6 – 11, with but not limited to Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, IDD, LDs. This adaptive dance class invites students of all...
Adaptive – Youth Group Dance Ages 12 – 17: Hopkinton
Hopkinton, MA, Fall, 2026, with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. For ages 12- 17, with but not limited to Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, IDD, LDs. Dance in an inclusive and supportive environment designed for...
Adaptive Adult Group Dance in Hopkinton
Hopkinton, MA, Fall 2026, with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. For ages 18+ with but not limited to Autism, Down Syndrome, IDD, LDs, ADHD, ADD* This movement class is designed for adults with cognitive...
Easterseals MA Adaptive Swim: Worcester
Worcester, MA, September – December, 2026, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Session 1: Ages 5-12 (2:00-2:45 p.m.) Session 2: Ages 13+ and adults...
Support Group for Adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Webinar, September – November, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. This 8-meeting support group is for Autistic adults (18+) who are post k-12. Through this group, members can build an...
Support Group for Parents of Gender Diverse Adults & Teens 14 with Autism Spectrum
Online, October – December 2026, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. . This support group is designed for parents/family members of Autistic adults and teens with who are transgender or who...
Inclusive Dance & Movement: Chicopee
Northampton, MA, Fall & Winter 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation. Held on every Thursday of each month. Dancers, regardless of ability, between the ages of 4-22 (with some wiggle room) will learn and...
Transition to Adulthood Disability Trainings
Webinars, the first Thursday of each month, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Join Diomaris Nieves-Lopez and Jayleene Noyes, Transition Coordinators from the North Shore Area Office of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS),...
Accessible Martial Arts Virtual Classes with Easterseals MA
On line, Fall & Winter, 2026, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques.* For...
NAMI Mass Statewide Family-to-Family Groups for Caregivers of Individuals with Mental Health Conditions
Virtual Statewide, October 2 – November 20, 2026, with the Massachusetts Chapter of the National Alliance of Mental Illness / NAMI Mass. Free. NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family members of people diagnosed with...
Hispanic Parent Support Group / Grupo de apoyo para padres hispanos
Virtual Support, Mondays, Fall 2026/Winter 2027, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through education,...
Inclusive Soccer Ages 16+: Concord
Concord, October 6th – December 15th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Learn basic soccer skills. Shoot, pass, dribble, and have fun. Learn basic soccer skills in an allinclusive, supportive...
Autism Connections Online Forums for Autistic Adults in Western Mass
Online, the first Monday of each month, with Autism Connections, a Pathlight program of ServiceNet of Western Massachusetts. Body Doubling/ Co-Working Power Hour Session for Autistic adults 18+. * Body-doubling is the practice of working...
Support Groups for Caregivers of Neurodivergent Children & Teens
Virtual Groups, October – December, 2026, with the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest at Framingham State University. A welcoming space for caregivers of children with unmet needs. Sessions will be facilitated...
Inclusive Arts & Crafts for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, October – December, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. * Create, explore, and have fun! Enjoy arts and crafts in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Express your creativity,...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
Therapeutic Music: Springfield
Springfield, MA, Fall & Winter 2026, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he uses...
Social Networking for Adolescents & Young adults on the Autism Spectrum
In person and online with UMass Lowell, twice a month, throughout 2026. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person and virtual (Discord) events. Please see...
Inclusive Music Therapy for 16 through Adult: Wakefield
Wakefield, MA, through December 8, 2026, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place for music making...
Inclusive Yoga for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, October – December, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Stretch, move, and have fun! Enjoy yoga in a supportive, allinclusive environment. Build flexibility, improve balance, reduce stress, and...
Disability Support Group for Adult Caregivers
Virtual Support Groups, with the Bridgewell Center of Peabody, MA. The first Wednesday of each month Caregivers of adult with an intellectual disability meet monthly to share successes, challenges, questions – And also the knowledge...
Inclusive Bowling for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, October – December, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score. This is a non-competitive group.* Ball, gutter, frames, strikes,...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA, September 9 -November 25, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass...
Inclusive Music Classes for Teens & Young Adults
Middleborough, MA, Tuesday, through 2026, with The Heart In Art and The Middleboro Elks. Heart In Art (THIA) is an all inclusive, creative environment – The Arts Accessible To Everyone –regardless of age, ability, physical...
Inclusive Adult Painting Class
Middleborough, MA, Wednesdays and Thursdays, through 2026, with The Heart In Art and The Middleboro Elks. Heart In Art (THIA) is an all inclusive, creative environment – The Arts Accessible To Everyone –regardless of age,...
Inclusive Cooking for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 9th – September 24, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Cook, create, and have fun! Join a 12-week cooking program in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Learn...
Adaptive Wheelchair Basketball: Dedham
Dedham, MA, October 12th 2026 – March 29th, 2027, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Adaptive Sports New England and Franciscan Children’s wheelchair basketball program occurs weekly for youth ages 5 – 21 and brings athletes...
Women Autism Spectrum Disorder Support Groups
Fall & Winter 2026, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Multi-session support groups for women and femme people 18-35 and 35 – 50) who are on the autism spectrum. Through these groups,...
Adaptive Track in Jamaica Plain & Brighton
Boston, MA, October – December, 2026, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Looking for a way to help your child thrive and achieve their athletic potential? Join the Franciscan Adaptive Track program, in...
Adaptive Ice Skating: Boston/Brighton
Boston, MA, October 14 – December 9, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Skating. Whether your child is learning how to skate or wants to improve their stick handling, passing, and shooting, this program can assist.*...
Adaptive Gymastics for ages 5 – 21: Boston/Brighton
Boston/Brighton, October 14 – December 9, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. For ages 5–21: Build balance, coordination, and skating skills in a fun, supportive program with experienced instructors. * Helmets are required; skates are...
Job Lab for Youth with Disabilities Ages 14 – 21
Boston, MA, Fall 2026 – Spring 2027, the first Saturday of each month, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. Eligibility: Transition age youth (14-21) with a documented disability in high school or a post-secondary...
Internship Program for Youth with Disabilities Ages 14 – 21
Boston, MA, Fall 2026 – Spring 2027, the first Saturday of each month, with the Boston Center for Independent Living. Eligibility: Transition age youth (14-21) with a documented disability in high school or a post-secondary...
“Learning About Housing” for Families with Disabilities
Webinar Series, October 17 – December 19, 2026. Autism Housing Pathways is now part of the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series in which...
Adaptive Tumble Tots Gymastics for ages 2-5: Boston/Brighton
Boston/Brighton, October 17 – December 12th, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Your little one (ages 2 – 5 years) will learn basic gymnastics skills, including forward rolls, beam walks, and headstands.* IIntroduce your child to...
Sensory-Sensitive Swim on Fridays: Springfield
Fall/Winter 2026, with the JCC Springfield. * Facility includes a heated, six lane pool.* Entry to the pool includes stairs, ladder, and handicap lift access.* The pool area also includes a mid-sized wading pool.* Specially designed...
Adaptive Track for Youth in Somerville
Somerville, MA, October – December, 2026 with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children and Somerville Recreation. Free. This running club is designed to foster a supportive and inclusive team environment for those of all...
Adaptive Swim Program: Somerville
Somerville, MA, October – December, 2026, hosted by Somerville Recreation and Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Allowing children with developmental disabilities to learn water safety through an inclusive and personalized approach-because we believe every child deserves...
Adaptive Hockey in Rhode Island
Pawtucket, RI, October 2026 – March 2027, with Rhode Island Special Hockey. The GPYHA/RI Special Needs Hockey program offers Learn to Skate/Instructional Hockey for children age 4 to young adult with Down Syndrome, Autism, or any...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Roxbury
Roxbury, MA, October 18 – December 6, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages...
Sib Club for Boston Area Families
Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Fall 2026, Winter, Spring 2027. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons, for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with...
Special Olympics Basketball Skills Center: Roxbury
Roxbury, MA, October 18 – December 6, 2026. Weekly recreational basketball and drills program for athletes ages 8 to 22. Program will be held on Sundays from 12:00pm to 1:00 pm.To register or for more...
Special Olympics Bowling: Mansfield
Mansfield, MA, Fall 2026 & Winter 2027, with Mansfield SOMA Special Olympics. Looking for a place where your child can build confidence, make friends, stay active, and truly feel like they belong? Mansfield Special Olympics...
Black Autism Coalition Support Groups
Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...
Special Olympics Soccer Skills Program – Ages 8 to Adult: Williamstown
Williams College, Williamstown, MA, October 18 – November 22nd, 2026. Soccer skills program for athletes ages 8 to 15 and 16+. Program will be held at Williams College in Williamstown – starting on October 18th...
Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield
Springfield, MA, every Tuesday, Fall 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. An hour of pool time set aside each week forKehillah friends who might benefit from a supportive, low-sensory swim...
Adaptive Art Workshop in Springfield
Springfield, MA, October – December, 2026, with Kehillah, the JCC of Springfield. Adaptive Art Workshop – inclusive, creative hour for children in grades 2-5 to explore artistic expression. * Kehillah, the Special Needs Department of...
Me2 Choir: Boston
Brookline, MA, 2026 & 2027, weekly, on Wednesdays. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. Rehearsals and performances create opportunities to educate...
Me2 Orchestra: Manchester, NH
Manchester, NH, 2026 & 2027, weekly, on Wednesdays Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. Rehearsals and performances create opportunities to educate...
Inclusive Paint Night for Ages 18+
Lexington, MA, 2026 -2027, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). A therapeutic craft class for neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental & intellectual disabilities ages 18+.One Thursday Night a month, register one season at a...
Sensory Friendly Hours at the Sunderland Public Library
Sunderland, MA, Thursdays, 2026. The library is open to everyone during their Sensory Friendly Hours and features a modified, more accessible environment. Everyone is Welcome – all patrons are welcome to visit the library during...
Advocacy Bootcamp en español/El Campamento de Abogacía en español
Boston, MA, & Zoom, 24 de octubre, 7, 14 y 21 de noviembre, 2026, con MassFamilies. La región Metro de MassFamilies invita a las familias hispanohablantes con niños (desde el nacimiento hasta los 12 años)...
iCan Fly Goal For All Club – Adaptive Soccer: Waltham
Waltham, MA, October 25 – November 22, 2026, with i Can Fly. iCan Fly’s goal is to empower parents through specialized learning, counseling, support groups and advocacy services that promote positive development for neurodiverse children ages...
iCan Fly Goal For All Club – Adaptive Basketball: Waltham
Waltham, MA, October 25 – November 22, 2026, with iCan Fly. iCan Fly’s goal is to empower parents through specialized learning, counseling, support groups and advocacy services that promote positive development for neurodiverse children ages 5 –...
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
Webinard, Fall 2026 – Winter 2027, 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,...
Adaptive Play Circle: Westford
Westford, October – November, 2026, with We Rock the Spectrum, For children ages 3-16 with any disability or developmental difference, and their parents/caregivers. This 4-week series is designed for families looking for hands-on play strategies,...
Strengthening Partnerships in Action Workshop Series
Webinar Series, October 27 – December 3, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Want a taste of the Strengthening Partnerships framework before committing to the full Train the Trainer? The...
“Path to Healing” Peer Group led by Sexual Assault Survivors with Disabilities
The Fourth Tuesday of Each Month, with the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission. An independent state agency, the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) protects adults with disabilities ages 18 through 59 from abuse or neglect...
Steven F. Riley Educational Memorial Scholarship for Spinal Cord Injury
With Spinal Cord Injury Boston – Rolling Application Deadline through 2027. The Steven F. Riley Memorial Educational Scholarship assists individuals with paraplegia or quad/tetraplegia due to a Spinal Cord Injury who demonstrate the desire to...
MA Self-Advocates in the LGBTQ+ Community
Online, monthly meetings, with Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong. Massachusetts Advocates Standing Strong Rainbow groups are groups for self-advocates who are members of both the intellectual and developmental disability community as well as the LGBTQ+ community. *...
Therapeutic Horseback Riding for All Ages: Bridgewater
Bridgewater, MA, November 2 – December 23, 2026, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. Weekly horseback riding lessons and unmounted horsemanship lessons, are available to all ages and riding backgrounds in a welcoming setting. *...
Inclusive Animal Caretakers for Ages 18+
Bridgewater, MA, November 2 – December 23, 2026, with the Bridge Center. The Animal Caretakers program provides vocational and transferable skills for children and adults in a tranquil, inclusive setting. Participants join peers in weekly,...
Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins
Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins. Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...
Inclusive Culinary Program for Ages 18+
Bridgewater, MA, July 14 – August 25, 2027, with the Bridge Center. A supportive cooking group where participants learn to follow a recipe each week and try a new meal. * Participants create a recipe...
Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield
Springfield, MA, November – December, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out a...
“Santas Cares” Sensory Events for Special Needs
“Santa Cares”, in Malls across CT, MA, NH, & RI November 2026. Santa Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Santa Magic photo experiences in an inclusive environment that improves comfort,...
Adaptive “The Singing Sailors” Holiday Tour: Sandwich
Sandwich, MA, November 8 – December 6th, 2026. Free. For ages 8 through adulthood. This program provides individuals of all ages and varying developmental and intellectual abilities to learning about singing, dancing and experiencing music...
Sensory Storytime at the Waltham Public Library
Waltham, MA, the first Saturday of each month. Join in on sensory-friendly songs, stories, and playtime in this accessible storytime. This storytime is designed for children with sensory sensitivities, neurodiverse children, or those who do better in...
Adaptive/Therapeutic Skating: Norwood
Norwood, MA, November 2026 – January 2027. The Skating Club of Boston® believes everyone should have the opportunity to ice skate and is committed to providing positive and supportive programming for all to participate, learn...
Sensory Friendly Movies
Find sensory-friendly movies and events on our Sensory Events Page!
Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts’ Families
Webinars, November 2026 – January 2027. 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 every...
Inclusive Boxing: Woburn
Burlington, MA, November 10 – August 29, 2026, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult. Looking for a fun new way to get active? Come train in this adaptive boxing class, Thes...