Mental Health Support & Speakers for Boston Metro Communities
Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2026, 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...
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...
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...
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...
Grupo de Apoyo Familia
Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2027, 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...
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...
CP Soccer for Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury
Framingham, MA, Fall 2026. Dates are only an estimate. Please contact the host for exact dates. Free. CP Soccer New England will once again partner with New England Youth Amputee Soccer this fall to offer...
Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth
Fall 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Through swim classes, children can acclimate to the water while building comfort and confidence, while parents can learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. Swim lessons are...
Sensory & Inclusive Fall/Halloween Events
Fall 2026. Visit our Sensory and Inclusive Fall Events page at the link below. Find adapative and accessible Trunk or Treats, Hayrides, Haunted Houses, Harvest Festivals, Halloween dances and parties, and more. * Events are...
Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield
Springfield, MA, September 10 – October 29th, 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...
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 Artists Art Classes for Youth, Teens & Adults: Lexington
Lexington, MA, and virtual, Fall 2026, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Special Artists classes are for neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilitie. In the 2026-2027 season there will be 2 classes each...
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...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Lynn
Lynn, MA, September 12 -Novembe 14, 2026. Level 1 only. 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...
BEYONDTOPS Fall Soccer for Special Needs
Wilmington, MA, September 6th – November 8th, 2025, with BeyondTops. Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children with mental and physical disabilities into the community through sports.*...
Special Olympics Soccer Skills Center: Lynn
Lynn, MA, September 12 – November 14, 2026. Soccer skills program for athletes ages 8 and older. Program will be held in Lynn on Saturdays from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, starting September 12th through...
TOPSoccer: Wakefield
Wakefield, MA, September 13 – November 1, 2026, with the Wakefield Soccer Association. Free. US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional,...
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...
“Free-Kicks” Inclusive Soccer in Frankin
Frankin, MA, September 13- November 15, 2026. Franklin Free Kicks is a unified soccer program run by Franklin Special Olympics. This unified soccer program joins people with and without intellectual disabilities on the same team. It...
“Love Serving Autism” Tennis Program: Boston
Cambridge, MA, September – October, 2026, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 7 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s empowers individuals with autism and other developmental abilities by providing specialized therapeutic racquet sports...
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...
Inclusive Hockey with the South Shore Ice Dragons: Plymouth
Pembroke, MA, May – August 2027, with Mass Youth Hockey and American Youth Special Hockey. South Shore Ice dragons Special hockey is a program for players, ages 5 yrs and up through adulthood, with physical,...
Special Olympics Young Athletes 1: North Andover
Merrimack College, North Andover, September 13th – November 5, 2026, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. * Level 1 groups will be for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities.* Level 1 will focus on fun...
All-Stars Inclusive Karate
Scituate, MA, September – November, 2026, with Community of Resources for Special Education (C.O.R.S.E. Foundation) and the Scituate Recreation Department. All-Stars Karate, for kids with special needs, in grades 1-8, is open to all towns....
Me2 Orchestra: Boston
Boston, MA, 2026 & 2027, weekly, on Mondays. 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...
All Stars “Nautical Mile” Running Program
Scitutate, MA, September – November, 2026, with Community of Resources for Special Education (C.O.R.S.E. Foundation) and the Scituate Recreation Department. Designed for ALL abilities in Pre-K, Grades 3 -5 and 6 – 8, to help...
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...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Western Mass
Greenfield, MA, September 15th – November 3, 2026, for Families in Western Massachusetts, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Western Mass. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills...
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...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Winchester Communities
Winchester, MA, September 19th – November 7th, 2026, for Families in the Winchester, MA, communities, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) NAMI Cambridge-Middlesex – Central Middlesex. The course provides family caretakers with education...
Little League Challenger Baseball: Medway
Medway, MA, Fall 2026, with Medway Youth Baseball – Challenger Division.. Any individual with a physical or intellectual disability may participate. If an individual can participate in the traditional youth baseball or softball program with...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Braintree
Braintree, MA, September – November, 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 2 to...
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...
Buddy Up Tennis Clinics: Springfield
Springfield, MA, Clincis Held September – November, 2026. A program by Buddy Up for Life, Inc. Buddy Up Tennis is a high-energy fitness and tennis program that builds coordination, confidence, and community through fun drills, match...
TOPS Soccer – Winchester
Winchester, MA, September 21th – November 2nth, 2025. Free. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) provides children with different abilities the opportunity to play soccer through rule and equipment adaptation.* Players age 5 and older...
Adaptive Arts Class for Ages 15+: Hopkinton
Hopkinton, MA, Fall, 2026, with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. A creative and inclusive art class designed for individuals of all abilities. This class provides a supportive environment where participants can explore various art...
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...
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular in Providence
Providence, RI, October 1 – November 1, 2026. * Not a disability specific event, however the venue is wheelchair accessible, and has wheelchairs to that may be reserved at least 48 hours ahead of time....
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...
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),...
Adaptive Rock Climbing in Western Massachusetts
Hadley, MA, Fall & Winter 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation, Adaptive rock climbing meets the first and third Monday of each month, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Open to anyone 4 years old and over with some upper body strength.
* Adaptive rock climbing equipment available for use at no charge.
* No more than 8 climbers allowed per session so space is very limited.
* Everyone entering the gym, including spectators and volunteers, must sign up through the Central Rock climbing website each time.|
* Participants may only be signed up for no more than 2 sessions at a time.
Fees apply, registration is required to the web icons below.
American Sign Language Classes
With the JCC of Springfield, MA, October 1, 2026 – November 5, 2026. Have you ever wanted to learn how to communicate using American Sign Language (ASL)? Learn the basics of signing and begin having...
Para Rowing Intake – New Participants Only
Brighton, through October 31st, 2026. With Community Rowing in Brighton. There are several Para programs offered at CRI that suit the needs of new, recreational, competitive & elite rowers with a wide range of physical...
Stockbridge – The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show
Stockbridge, MA – October 2026. This is not a disability specific event. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn, with over 1,500...
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...
Stockbridge – The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Sensory Friendly “Early Hour”
Stockbridge, MA – October 2026. Advanced purchase of specifically timed tickets is required. Tickets will not be sold on site.The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into...
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...
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...
Special Olympics Flag Football in Haverhill
Haverhill, MA, August – November, 2026. The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport and Special Olympics are hositing the Haverhill Stars Unified Sports Flag Football Team. * Starting August 29th* For Boys & Girls Ages 16+* Season Runs...
Old Sturbridge Village: Phantoms & Fire Outdoor Exploration
Outdoor Venue, Sturbridge, MA, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, October 2026. Not a disability-specific event. This venue is only partially wheelchair accessible. Pre-registration is required. As the sun sets at Old Sturbridge Village this October, come see...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Kingston
Kingston, MA, August – November, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 16 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass pre-and-post-biometric...
Special Olympics Young Athletes 2: North Andover
Merrimack College, North Andover, October 3 -November 5, 2026, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. * Level 1 groups will be for children ages 2-6 with and without intellectual disabilities.* Level 1 will focus on fun activities...
Northeastern Mass Pop Warner Adaptive Cheer
Winchester, MA, Fall 2026 season, with Winchester Pop Warner. Registration is now open for the 2025 season. This adaptive cheerleading program welcomes athletes from all surrounding towns. For all non-neurotypical children ages 5–18. The program...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: East Longmeadow
East Longmeadow, MA, August – November, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 16 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass...
Golfing with the Massachusetts Para-Golfers Association
Canton & Weston, MA, Summer & Fall, 2026. The Massachusetts ParaGolfer Association (MPGA) promotes recreational and competitive adaptive golf for players with visual impairments, amputations, loss of mobility, and spinal cord injuries. * MPGA provides...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Danvers
Danvers, MA, through November 8th, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 16 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program will encompass...
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,...
Tween/Teen Inclusive Social Groups for Ages 12 -18- Springfield
Springfield, MA, through November 7, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. For ages: 11-19 years. This program provides recreational and enrichment programs for middle and high school students with different abilities.*...
Varsity Level Unified Basketball
Bridgewater, MA, with the Bridgewater-Rahynam School District. Free. BR high school offers Unified Sports, a Special Olympics program dedicated to promoting social inclusion through shared sports training and competition experiences. Unified Sports joins people with...
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...
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,...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dorchester
Dorchester, MA, through November 11, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 16 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field.* The 12-week program will encompass pre-and-post-biometric...
Me2 Orchestra: Vermont
Burlington, VT, 2026 & 2027, weekly, on Tuesdays. 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 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...
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...
Inclusive Sing Along Chorus in Lexington for Adults
Lexington, MA, Fall 2026 – Winter 2027, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). For neurodivergent individuals, individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities ages 18+. The SNAP Sing-Along Chorus brings together neuro-divergent individuals to learn...
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 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...
Networking for Massachusetts’ SESPs, PCTI Graduates & SEPAC Chairpersons
Webinars, the 2nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA. For SESPs, PCTI Graduates, & SEPAC Leaders – Join the Conversation. Second Thursday of Every Month | 12-1 PM...
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...