Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Sep 14 – Oct 26 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, September 14th – October 26th, with Franciscan Children’s Hospital. Ages range from 5-21 years and all abilities are welcome. * Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Basketball will offer staff who will teach your child how to dribble,[...] Oct 2 – Dec 18 all-day 
12:00 am Quincy, MA, Fall & Winter 2022. Join Adaptive Sports New England for weekly wheelchair basketball practice for youth 5- 21. Adaptive Sports New England and Franciscan Children’s Wheelchair basketball program is a weekly program that[...] Oct 11 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Support, October 11th, 2022. Free, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA . This event is for parents living in one of the New England states. Parents of ALL craniofacial conditions and[...] Oct 11 – Oct 12 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Group, October 11th & 12, 2022, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with[...] Oct 14 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, October 14th, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Commission for the Blind (MCB). Join MCB online for an International White Cane Awareness Day Celebration. * Discuss the history of the white cane, the “White Cane[...] Oct 16 – Nov 20 all-day 
12:00 am Tufts University, Medford, October 16th, 2022. Free and open to all ages with a mobility or vision impairment. The Adaptive Sports New England 2022 Para Sports Day also have many adaptive organizations from throughout New[...] 
12:00 am Acton, MA, October 17th, 2022. Come for a special free morning at the Discovery Museum, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. * Come for a special morning at the Museum with Early Intervention groups and other[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, October 18th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This presentation will focus on the primary developmental milestones for motor, social-emotional, and communication skills for preschool-aged children. *Participants will learn about how to determine if it[...] 
12:00 am Acton, October 22nd, 2022, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free but a reservation-only event. Join the museum for a special, afternoon event for all their previous Especially for Me families, as well as any family with[...] Oct 23 all-day 
12:00 am Sudbury, MA, October 23rd, 2022, with the The Town of Sudbury’s Commission on Disability, the Goodnow Library, and Sudbury Cooperative Preschool’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative. * Open to all ages, but activities are geared[...] Oct 23 all-day 
12:00 am October 23rd, 2022, Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Event, Ecotarium, Worcester The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Network and their partners throughout Massachusetts have collaborated to offer VaxAbilities. The EcoTarium is offering free admission for those participating in the Family Vaccine[...] Oct 26 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Support Group, October 26th, 2022. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. * The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families[...] Oct 27 all-day 
12:00 am Mass General Brigham in Somerville, MA, October 27th, 2022. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the disability community. * Join MOD[...] Nov 1 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 1st, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Viewers will learn how to break down the task of toothbrushing into manageable pieces and will learn strategies to make this necessary task more fun. *[...] Nov 4 – Nov 5 all-day 
12:00 am Nashua NH, November 4th & 5th, 2022. Registration Deadline October 21, 2022. SBAGNE serves individuals, families, and caregivers living in New England with Spina Bifida. * About the 2022 conference. Conference registration (closes Oct 21)[...] Nov 17 – Nov 18 all-day 
12:00 am Warwick, RI, November 17th & 18th, 2022. State-of-the-art workshops, information and exhibits on the technologies that enhance and change the lives of persons with disabilities of all ages. * The conference focuses on uses of technology[...] Nov 22 all-day 
12:00 am Newton, MA, and Virtual Option – November 22nd, with Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA. Free and open to consumers, families, friends, and professionals. * Attend informative presentations, visit with assistive technology exhibitors[...] Nov 22 all-day 
12:00 am Lexington, MA, November 22nd, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...] Nov 29 all-day 
12:00 am Lexington, MA, November 29th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...] Dec 13 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, December 13th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. The confusing and challenging behaviors children often demonstrate cause parents, teachers, and therapists to ask the question: Is it sensory or is it behavior? * Hear about[...] Jan 30 all-day 
12:00 am 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.[...] Feb 27 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Mar 26 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Apr 24 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] May 22 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Jun 21 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Jun 26 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Aug 28 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Sep 13 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Sep 25 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Oct 30 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Nov 27 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...] Dec 18 all-day 12:00 am 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.[...]
Sep 14 – Oct 26 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, September 14th – October 26th, with Franciscan Children’s Hospital. Ages range from 5-21 years and all abilities are welcome. * Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Basketball will offer staff who will teach your child how to dribble,[...]
Oct 2 – Dec 18 all-day
12:00 am
Quincy, MA, Fall & Winter 2022. Join Adaptive Sports New England for weekly wheelchair basketball practice for youth 5- 21. Adaptive Sports New England and Franciscan Children’s Wheelchair basketball program is a weekly program that[...]
Oct 11 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Support, October 11th, 2022. Free, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA . This event is for parents living in one of the New England states. Parents of ALL craniofacial conditions and[...]
Oct 11 – Oct 12 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Group, October 11th & 12, 2022, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with[...]
Oct 14 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, October 14th, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Commission for the Blind (MCB). Join MCB online for an International White Cane Awareness Day Celebration. * Discuss the history of the white cane, the “White Cane[...]
Oct 16 – Nov 20 all-day
12:00 am
Tufts University, Medford, October 16th, 2022. Free and open to all ages with a mobility or vision impairment. The Adaptive Sports New England 2022 Para Sports Day also have many adaptive organizations from throughout New[...]
12:00 am
Acton, MA, October 17th, 2022. Come for a special free morning at the Discovery Museum, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. * Come for a special morning at the Museum with Early Intervention groups and other[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, October 18th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This presentation will focus on the primary developmental milestones for motor, social-emotional, and communication skills for preschool-aged children. *Participants will learn about how to determine if it[...]
12:00 am
Acton, October 22nd, 2022, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free but a reservation-only event. Join the museum for a special, afternoon event for all their previous Especially for Me families, as well as any family with[...]
Oct 23 all-day
12:00 am
Sudbury, MA, October 23rd, 2022, with the The Town of Sudbury’s Commission on Disability, the Goodnow Library, and Sudbury Cooperative Preschool’s Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiative. * Open to all ages, but activities are geared[...]
Oct 23 all-day
12:00 am
October 23rd, 2022, Sensory-Friendly Vaccine Event, Ecotarium, Worcester The Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Network and their partners throughout Massachusetts have collaborated to offer VaxAbilities. The EcoTarium is offering free admission for those participating in the Family Vaccine[...]
Oct 26 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Support Group, October 26th, 2022. The Down Syndrome-Autism Connection™ is dedicated solely to co-occurring Down syndrome and autism spectrum disorder. * The DSAC invites all families affected by Down syndrome and autism, including families[...]
Oct 27 all-day
12:00 am
Mass General Brigham in Somerville, MA, October 27th, 2022. Free and open to the public. The Massachusetts’ Office on Disability’s annual Summit is an opportunity to hear opinion leaders and agenda setters from the disability community. * Join MOD[...]
Nov 1 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 1st, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. Viewers will learn how to break down the task of toothbrushing into manageable pieces and will learn strategies to make this necessary task more fun. *[...]
Nov 4 – Nov 5 all-day
12:00 am
Nashua NH, November 4th & 5th, 2022. Registration Deadline October 21, 2022. SBAGNE serves individuals, families, and caregivers living in New England with Spina Bifida. * About the 2022 conference. Conference registration (closes Oct 21)[...]
Nov 17 – Nov 18 all-day
12:00 am
Warwick, RI, November 17th & 18th, 2022. State-of-the-art workshops, information and exhibits on the technologies that enhance and change the lives of persons with disabilities of all ages. * The conference focuses on uses of technology[...]
Nov 22 all-day
12:00 am
Newton, MA, and Virtual Option – November 22nd, with Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton, MA. Free and open to consumers, families, friends, and professionals. * Attend informative presentations, visit with assistive technology exhibitors[...]
Nov 22 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, November 22nd, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]
Nov 29 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, November 29th, 2022, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts Educational Series for Aging Caregivers of Individuals with Developmental & Intellectual Disabilities will focus on topics of interest to families and[...]
Dec 13 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, December 13th, 2022, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. The confusing and challenging behaviors children often demonstrate cause parents, teachers, and therapists to ask the question: Is it sensory or is it behavior? * Hear about[...]
Jan 30 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Feb 27 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Mar 26 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Apr 24 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
May 22 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Jun 21 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Jun 26 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Aug 28 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Sep 13 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Sep 25 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Oct 30 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Nov 27 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
Dec 18 all-day
12:00 am
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.[...]
