Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Dec 3 2022 – Mar 11 2023 all-day 
12:00 am Brighton, December 3rd – March 11th,, 2023. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on the[...] Jan 8 – Mar 26 all-day 
12:00 am Quincy, MA, January 8th – March 25th, 2023. 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[...] Jan 16 – Mar 26 all-day 
12:00 am East Boston, Holyoke, Worcester & Across Massachusetts, January – March 2023, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out Adventures. Free. Lace up a pair of conventional skates or slide around the[...] Jan 29 all-day 
12:00 am Somerville, January 29th, 2023. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the climbing[...] Jan 30 all-day 
12:00 am Upton, MA, January 30th, 2023, with the Mendon-Upton SEPAC. Does your child struggle to read standard print due to low vision, dyslexia, or another disability? * The Worcester Talking Book Library (WTBL) can help. * A[...] 
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[...] 
12:00 am Acton, MA, February 4th, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join in on an evening at the Museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. * Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible Discovery[...] Feb 8 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, February 8th, 2023, with the Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board The Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) is sponsoring a free assistive technology webinar for families of individuals 18+. * The presenter[...] 12:00 am Online, February 8th, 2022, with TechACCESS of RI. Youth with disabilities experience poor employment outcomes upon graduation that impact mental health, physical health, and quality of life. * Engaging children in opportunities to develop transition[...] 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[...] 
12:00 am Acton, MA, February 13th, 2023. A special morning at the Discovery Museum with Early Intervention groups and other D/HH families while we are closed to the general public and headcount is limited. * Playing, exploring,[...] Feb 14 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Support, February 14th, 2023. 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[...] Feb 14 – Feb 15 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Group, February 14th & 15th, 2023, 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[...] 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 16 all-day 
12:00 am February 16th, 2023, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children[...] 
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 4 – Mar 8 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, March 4th, 2023, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community is the Federation’s annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. * The[...] Mar 5 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, MA, March 5th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...] Mar 8 all-day 12:00 am Online, March 8th, 2023, with TechACCESS of RI. Are you working with a nonspeaking child for the first time? Do you have a student using AAC inconsistently or in ineffective ways? * You might be[...] Mar 9 all-day 12:00 am Boston, MA, March 9th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...] Mar 11 all-day 12:00 am Boston, MA, March 11th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...] Mar 11 all-day 12:00 am Acton, MA, March 11th, 2023. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA children. * The Museum will[...] Mar 14 – Mar 15 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Group, March 14th & 15th, 2023, 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[...] 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[...] Mar 19 all-day 
12:00 am Pittsfield, MA, March 26th, 2023. Free. The Sprout Film Festival is a chance to experience short films that celebrate and address issues around the areas of developmental disabilities. * The Sprout Film Festival: a collection[...] Mar 21 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Service dogs are trained to help individuals with disabilities with specific tasks or duties. For autistic individuals these may include providing deep pressure[...] Mar 24 – Mar 31 all-day 
12:00 am Auditions in Acton, MA, March 24th – 31st, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...] Apr 1 – Apr 2 all-day 12:00 am Auditions in Acton, MA, April 1st & 2nd, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...] Apr 11 – Apr 12 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Group, April 11th & 12th, 2023, 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[...] 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[...] May 1 – May 2 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, Marlborugh, Ma, May 1st & Virtual Session, May 2nd, 2023. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...] 12:00 am Acton, MA, May 6th, 2023. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA children. * The Museum will[...] 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 Acton, May 20th, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...] 
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)[...] 12:00 am Acton, June 17th, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...] Jul 19 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, July 19th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Rebecca Doggett, PhD. About the speakers: * Rebecca Doggett, PhD, is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, August 16th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Maria Mody, PhD, Lisa Nowinski, PhD and Evan Bordt, PhD About the speakers: * Maria Mody, PhD, is Assistant[...] 12:00 am Acton, MA, September 11th, 2023. A special morning at the Discovery Museum with Early Intervention groups and other D/HH families while we are closed to the general public and headcount is limited. * Playing, exploring,[...] 12:00 am Acton, MA, October 7th, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join in on an evening at the Museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. * Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible Discovery[...] 12:00 am Acton, November 18th, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...] 12:00 am Acton, MA, December 2nd, 2023. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA children. * The Museum will[...]
Dec 3 2022 – Mar 11 2023 all-day
12:00 am
Brighton, December 3rd – March 11th,, 2023. Adaptive Sports New England’s rowing program is one of the para rowing programs that are offered by Community Rowing Inc. out of their boathouse in Brighton on the[...]
Jan 8 – Mar 26 all-day
12:00 am
Quincy, MA, January 8th – March 25th, 2023. 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[...]
Jan 16 – Mar 26 all-day
12:00 am
East Boston, Holyoke, Worcester & Across Massachusetts, January – March 2023, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out Adventures. Free. Lace up a pair of conventional skates or slide around the[...]
Jan 29 all-day
12:00 am
Somerville, January 29th, 2023. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the climbing[...]
Jan 30 all-day
12:00 am
Upton, MA, January 30th, 2023, with the Mendon-Upton SEPAC. Does your child struggle to read standard print due to low vision, dyslexia, or another disability? * The Worcester Talking Book Library (WTBL) can help. * A[...]
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[...]
12:00 am
Acton, MA, February 4th, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join in on an evening at the Museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. * Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible Discovery[...]
Feb 8 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, February 8th, 2023, with the Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board The Brockton Area DDS Citizen Advisory Board (CAB) is sponsoring a free assistive technology webinar for families of individuals 18+. * The presenter[...]
12:00 am
Online, February 8th, 2022, with TechACCESS of RI. Youth with disabilities experience poor employment outcomes upon graduation that impact mental health, physical health, and quality of life. * Engaging children in opportunities to develop transition[...]
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[...]
12:00 am
Acton, MA, February 13th, 2023. A special morning at the Discovery Museum with Early Intervention groups and other D/HH families while we are closed to the general public and headcount is limited. * Playing, exploring,[...]
Feb 14 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Support, February 14th, 2023. 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[...]
Feb 14 – Feb 15 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Group, February 14th & 15th, 2023, 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[...]
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 16 all-day
12:00 am
February 16th, 2023, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). The Boston Public Schools’ Special Education Parent Advisory Council (BPS SpEdPAC) works with the Boston Public Schools system to ensure that children[...]
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 4 – Mar 8 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, March 4th, 2023, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community is the Federation’s annual conference for parents and professionals caring for children with special needs. * The[...]
Mar 5 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, March 5th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]
Mar 8 all-day
12:00 am
Online, March 8th, 2023, with TechACCESS of RI. Are you working with a nonspeaking child for the first time? Do you have a student using AAC inconsistently or in ineffective ways? * You might be[...]
Mar 9 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, March 9th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]
Mar 11 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, MA, March 11th, 2023. Recommended for all ages. Access performances include, American Sign Language Interpretation, Audio Description, and Braille Playbills. About the Show – Mr. and Mrs. Mallard are exhausted from their search for[...]
Mar 11 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, March 11th, 2023. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA children. * The Museum will[...]
Mar 14 – Mar 15 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Group, March 14th & 15th, 2023, 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[...]
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[...]
Mar 19 all-day
12:00 am
Pittsfield, MA, March 26th, 2023. Free. The Sprout Film Festival is a chance to experience short films that celebrate and address issues around the areas of developmental disabilities. * The Sprout Film Festival: a collection[...]
Mar 21 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Service dogs are trained to help individuals with disabilities with specific tasks or duties. For autistic individuals these may include providing deep pressure[...]
Mar 24 – Mar 31 all-day
12:00 am
Auditions in Acton, MA, March 24th – 31st, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...]
Apr 1 – Apr 2 all-day
12:00 am
Auditions in Acton, MA, April 1st & 2nd, 2023, with Open Door Theater. April 3rd, 2016. Actors with all abilities will be featured in this production that will feature music and a diverse cast of[...]
Apr 11 – Apr 12 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Group, April 11th & 12th, 2023, 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[...]
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[...]
May 1 – May 2 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, Marlborugh, Ma, May 1st & Virtual Session, May 2nd, 2023. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]
12:00 am
Acton, MA, May 6th, 2023. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA children. * The Museum will[...]
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
Acton, May 20th, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...]
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)[...]
12:00 am
Acton, June 17th, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...]
Jul 19 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, July 19th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Rebecca Doggett, PhD. About the speakers: * Rebecca Doggett, PhD, is a clinical assistant professor in the Department of[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, August 16th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The speakers will be Maria Mody, PhD, Lisa Nowinski, PhD and Evan Bordt, PhD About the speakers: * Maria Mody, PhD, is Assistant[...]
12:00 am
Acton, MA, September 11th, 2023. A special morning at the Discovery Museum with Early Intervention groups and other D/HH families while we are closed to the general public and headcount is limited. * Playing, exploring,[...]
12:00 am
Acton, MA, October 7th, 2023, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. Join in on an evening at the Museum especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. * Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible Discovery[...]
12:00 am
Acton, November 18th, 2023, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. Free. Eexplore the accessible Discovery Museum and Discovery Woods during this free evening event especially for families with children with disabilities. * Your family can play, explore,[...]
12:00 am
Acton, MA, December 2nd, 2023. Explore in the Discovery Museum’s ADA-compliant and universally designed museum during this special, free afternoon dedicated to families with d/Deaf, hard of hearing, and KODA children. * The Museum will[...]
