Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
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Jan 19 – Feb 18 all-day 
12:00 am Deadline – February 18th, 2023, 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 Education Technology Program was created[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, January 27th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield and The Arc of Greater Haverill- Newburyport Family Support Center. Catherine Boyle from Autism Housing Pathways will present a four-part series to help families learn steps they[...] 
12:00 am Deadline, January 30, 2023. The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts is offering scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Up to three scholarships may be awarded, including one for $3,000 and two for $1,500[...] Jan 30 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, January 30th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusets. Guest speaker Frederick M. Misilo, Jr., will discuss coming of age legal issues for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. * Fred is the Chair of[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, February 1st, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Guest speaker Michael Andrade, President and CEO of The Arc of Bristol County, will present in this webinar on ABLE, trusts, and other tools to address[...] Feb 2 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 2nd, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Rachael Zukus, Director of Strategy at MassHealth will give a short presentation that will cover the renewal process that is coming soon[...] Feb 6 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 6th, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Join a workshop with Q&A for parents and guardians on the ins and outs of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with[...] Feb 7 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 7th, 2023, with the Special Needs Housing and Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Carlos Hernandez, Director of Leased Housing and Admissions at the Brookline Housing Authority will be the speaker. * Carlos is familiar[...] Feb 9 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar for Western Massachusetts Families, February 9th 2023, with Mass Families. Family Leadership and Disability Justice – How Do We Get to Know the Disability Law Center and Community Legal Aid? How do each of[...] Feb 9 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 9th, 2023, with the North Reading Sepac. For families with children of all ages and all disabilities. The presenter will be Jack Yates, a teacher and consultant in and for a wide variety of[...] Feb 13 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 13th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...] Feb 13 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar February 13th, 2023, with HMEA’s Autism Resource Central in Worcester. Not all assets are the same in trusts. How planning for different stages can help the need for future goals. * The guest presenter[...] Feb 14 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...] Feb 15 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...] Feb 27 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 27th, 2023, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism and Sensor Processing * Guest speaker Mary Loughlin is parent of two adult with moderately[...] 12:00 am Webinar, February 27th, 2023, 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, and chat[...] 
12:00 am Deadline, March 1st, 2023. The Foundation for Faces of Children scholarship annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational / technical school) to promising students born with a facial difference. * The program annually awards[...] Mar 6 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, March 6th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * This presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document, its development, the[...] Mar 9 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, March 9th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, March 13th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest speaker Kristin Cariglia, who[...] Mar 14 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, March 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...] Mar 16 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, March 16, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, March 20th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Parents of children with special[...] Mar 23 all-day 
12:00 am March 23rd, 2023, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children get the[...] Mar 25 – Mar 26 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, March 25th & 26th, 2023, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating the Public Support Roadmap for Autistic Adults will include live and recorded presentations on public and[...] 12:00 am Webinar, March 27th, 2023, 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, and chat[...] Apr 4 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, April 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...] Apr 11 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, April 11th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...] Apr 12 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, April 12th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...] 12:00 am Webinar, April 24th, 2023, 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, and chat[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, May 8th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...] 12:00 am Webinar, May 9th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...] May 15 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, May 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...] 12:00 am Webinar, May 22nd, 2023, 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, and chat[...] 
12:00 am May 25th, 2023, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. This event will also include the Boston SPEDPAC’s Board Elections and General Meeting. The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC)[...] Jun 13 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...] 12:00 am Webinar, June 26th, 2023, 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, and chat[...] 12:00 am Webinar, July 24th, 2023, 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, and chat[...] 12:00 am Webinar, August 28th, 2023, 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, and chat[...] 12:00 am Webinar, September 25th, 2023, 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, and chat[...]
Jan 19 – Feb 18 all-day
12:00 am
Deadline – February 18th, 2023, 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 Education Technology Program was created[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, January 27th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield and The Arc of Greater Haverill- Newburyport Family Support Center. Catherine Boyle from Autism Housing Pathways will present a four-part series to help families learn steps they[...]
12:00 am
Deadline, January 30, 2023. The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts is offering scholarships for the 2023-2024 academic year. Up to three scholarships may be awarded, including one for $3,000 and two for $1,500[...]
Jan 30 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, January 30th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusets. Guest speaker Frederick M. Misilo, Jr., will discuss coming of age legal issues for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. * Fred is the Chair of[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, February 1st, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Guest speaker Michael Andrade, President and CEO of The Arc of Bristol County, will present in this webinar on ABLE, trusts, and other tools to address[...]
Feb 2 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 2nd, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Rachael Zukus, Director of Strategy at MassHealth will give a short presentation that will cover the renewal process that is coming soon[...]
Feb 6 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 6th, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network in Watertown, MA. Join a workshop with Q&A for parents and guardians on the ins and outs of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students with[...]
Feb 7 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 7th, 2023, with the Special Needs Housing and Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Carlos Hernandez, Director of Leased Housing and Admissions at the Brookline Housing Authority will be the speaker. * Carlos is familiar[...]
Feb 9 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar for Western Massachusetts Families, February 9th 2023, with Mass Families. Family Leadership and Disability Justice – How Do We Get to Know the Disability Law Center and Community Legal Aid? How do each of[...]
Feb 9 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 9th, 2023, with the North Reading Sepac. For families with children of all ages and all disabilities. The presenter will be Jack Yates, a teacher and consultant in and for a wide variety of[...]
Feb 13 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 13th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...]
Feb 13 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar February 13th, 2023, with HMEA’s Autism Resource Central in Worcester. Not all assets are the same in trusts. How planning for different stages can help the need for future goals. * The guest presenter[...]
Feb 14 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
Feb 15 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]
Feb 27 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 27th, 2023, with Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism and Sensor Processing * Guest speaker Mary Loughlin is parent of two adult with moderately[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, February 27th, 2023, 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, and chat[...]
12:00 am
Deadline, March 1st, 2023. The Foundation for Faces of Children scholarship annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational / technical school) to promising students born with a facial difference. * The program annually awards[...]
Mar 6 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 6th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * This presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document, its development, the[...]
Mar 9 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 9th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, March 13th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Guest speaker Kristin Cariglia, who[...]
Mar 14 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 14th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
Mar 16 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 16, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, March 20th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. Part of their “Autism 101″ parent webinars series. Open to anyone interested in learning more about supporting Autism. * Parents of children with special[...]
Mar 23 all-day
12:00 am
March 23rd, 2023, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children get the[...]
Mar 25 – Mar 26 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, March 25th & 26th, 2023, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating the Public Support Roadmap for Autistic Adults will include live and recorded presentations on public and[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, March 27th, 2023, 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, and chat[...]
Apr 4 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...]
Apr 11 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 11th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
Apr 12 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 12th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, April 24th, 2023, 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, and chat[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 8th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. Often families and school districts are able to work collaboratively and develop IEPs and 504s to meet the needs of their students; however when[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 9th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
May 15 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 15th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs and the The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P). Become a volunteer Support Parent. The Family TIES Parent-to-Parent Program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 22nd, 2023, 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, and chat[...]
12:00 am
May 25th, 2023, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. This event will also include the Boston SPEDPAC’s Board Elections and General Meeting. The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC)[...]
Jun 13 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, June 13th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series, in partnership with Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Multicultral Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Riverside Community Care, and the Nemasket Group. * Network with[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, June 26th, 2023, 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, and chat[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, July 24th, 2023, 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, and chat[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, August 28th, 2023, 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, and chat[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, September 25th, 2023, 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, and chat[...]
