Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Jan 16 – May 22 all-day 
12:00 am Winter & Spring 2021, virtual and in Boston – for a wide range of ages and disabilities. The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs offers Arts education. These include: * Introduction to Musical Instruments[...] Feb 22 – May 29 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Training starts February 22nd – Spring 2021. Mass Families invites you to apply to participate in the Advanced Family Leadership Series, a four month-long intensive study of leadership, innovative and emerging best practices, strategies[...] Mar 4 – May 27 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Storytime Recreation, through May 27th, 2021, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Join SOMA for their Young Athletes Story Time series for ages 2-12 years. SOMA will be reading a fun book each week with light[...] Apr 24 – Jun 12 all-day 
12:00 am Weston, MA, April 24th – June 12, 2021. For ages 2-6 and 6 – 12 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important[...] May 1 – May 22 all-day 
12:00 am Acton, MA, May 1 – 22, 2021, with the Minute Man Arc. This in-person group for ages3 + is meant to support children who struggle with social connection as they build the skills to collaborate,[...] May 5 – Aug 8 all-day 
12:00 am Acton, MA, May 5th – August 8th, 2021, with the Minute Man Arc. This in-person group for ages 12 – 22 is will be group facilitated by Denise Kinney, MS Ed, BCBA, Certified PEERS facilitator.[...] May 8 – Jun 19 all-day 12:00 am Milford, MA, May 8th – June 19th, 2021. For ages 2- 12 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important to mental and[...] May 11 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, May 11th, 2021, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Housing & Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. * Kathy Kelly of Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission will discuss “Benefits 101: Social Security Benefits and Work Incentives.” *[...] 
12:00 am Virtual Group, May 13th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...] 12:00 am Webinar, May 13th, 2021, with the CASE Collaborative of Concord, MA. CASE is an educational collaborative agency made up of 11 regional and municipal districts serving the Greater Boston metropolitan area. * The guest speaker[...] May 13 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, May 13th, 2021, with Thrive Advocacy of Marlborough, MA. For parents and family members of persons with an intellectual or developmental disability, this seminar provides an overview of the legal consequences of reaching the[...] 
12:00 am On-line training, May 15th, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] May 15 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, MA, May 15th, 2021. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group is part of the Massachusetts’ Down[...] May 17 – May 20 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, May 17-20, 2021, with Nonotuck of Massachusetts. The summit provides an educational and supportive forum for adult family care provider organizations to discuss, develop, and share knowledge. Its central mission is to impart best[...] 12:00 am Webinar, May 20, 2021, 12:00 p.m., with a community support organization in the Bedford, MA, area. For parents and family members of persons with an intellectual or developmental disability, * This workshop provides an overview[...] May 20 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, May 20th, 2021, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...] May 21 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, May 21st, 2021, with The Providers of Central Massachusetts. The Providers of Central Massachusetts are hosting the 30th Annual Legislative Breakfast virtually. * The event brings awareness to our legislators about the needs[...] May 21 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, May 21, 2021, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., with the Center of Hope in Southbridge, MA. Families from Central Massachusetts are invited to virtually join the 30th Annual Legislative “Breakfast”, sponsored by the Central[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, May 25th, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. For elementary and middle school students and their caregivers. Celebrated disability rights activist and author Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins will share her book, “All the Way to the[...] May 27 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, May 27, 2021, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Free. The goal of this free conference is to provide a variety of information to individuals and families on[...] May 27 – May 28 all-day 
12:00 am Webinars, February 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...] 12:00 am Webinar, May 27th, 2021, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...] 12:00 am On-line training, June 5th, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] Jun 5 – Jun 25 all-day 12:00 am Acton, MA, June 5th – 25th, 2021, with the Minute Man Arc. This in-person group for ages3 + is meant to support children who struggle with social connection as they build the skills to collaborate,[...] Jun 6 all-day 
12:00 am Online, June 6th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...] 
12:00 am Virtual Support Groups, June 9th and the first Tuesday of each month, with Rare New England. Rare New England has created a new program, “Virtual Patient & Caregiver Support Groups”, to provide opportunities for adult[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, June 10th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...] 12:00 am On-line training, June 12, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] Jun 16 all-day 12:00 am Webinar, June 16th, 2021, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. If you have a loved one age 16 or older who has MassHealth, you may be eligible to receive funds and support through the[...] 12:00 am On-line training, July 3, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] Jul 3 all-day 12:00 am Online, June 3rd, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, July 8th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...] 12:00 am On-line training, July 17, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] Jul 17 all-day 12:00 am Worcester, MA, July 17th, 2021. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group is part of the Massachusetts’ Down[...] Jul 28 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, July 28, 2021, with the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island. Free and open to the public. Join in to learn more about how to keeping your loved ones safe and healthy. * About[...] 12:00 am On-line training, July 31, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...] Aug 8 all-day 12:00 am Online, August 8, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, August 12th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...] Sep 4 all-day 12:00 am Online, September 4th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, September 9th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...] Sep 18 all-day 12:00 am Worcester, MA, September 18th, 2021. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group is part of the Massachusetts’ Down[...] Oct 2 all-day 12:00 am Online, October 2nd, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, October 14th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...] Nov 6 all-day 12:00 am Online, November 6th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, November 11th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...] Dec 4 all-day 12:00 am Online, December 4th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...] 12:00 am Virtual Group, December 9th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...] Mar 31 all-day 
12:00 am Nashua, NH, March 31st, 2021. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...]
Jan 16 – May 22 all-day
12:00 am
Winter & Spring 2021, virtual and in Boston – for a wide range of ages and disabilities. The Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs offers Arts education. These include: * Introduction to Musical Instruments[...]
Feb 22 – May 29 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Training starts February 22nd – Spring 2021. Mass Families invites you to apply to participate in the Advanced Family Leadership Series, a four month-long intensive study of leadership, innovative and emerging best practices, strategies[...]
Mar 4 – May 27 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Storytime Recreation, through May 27th, 2021, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Join SOMA for their Young Athletes Story Time series for ages 2-12 years. SOMA will be reading a fun book each week with light[...]
Apr 24 – Jun 12 all-day
12:00 am
Weston, MA, April 24th – June 12, 2021. For ages 2-6 and 6 – 12 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important[...]
May 1 – May 22 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, May 1 – 22, 2021, with the Minute Man Arc. This in-person group for ages3 + is meant to support children who struggle with social connection as they build the skills to collaborate,[...]
May 5 – Aug 8 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, May 5th – August 8th, 2021, with the Minute Man Arc. This in-person group for ages 12 – 22 is will be group facilitated by Denise Kinney, MS Ed, BCBA, Certified PEERS facilitator.[...]
May 8 – Jun 19 all-day
12:00 am
Milford, MA, May 8th – June 19th, 2021. For ages 2- 12 with intellectual disabilities, a free, inclusive, unique sports and play program facilitated by trained volunteers, focusing on fun activities important to mental and[...]
May 11 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 11th, 2021, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Housing & Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. * Kathy Kelly of Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission will discuss “Benefits 101: Social Security Benefits and Work Incentives.” *[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, May 13th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 13th, 2021, with the CASE Collaborative of Concord, MA. CASE is an educational collaborative agency made up of 11 regional and municipal districts serving the Greater Boston metropolitan area. * The guest speaker[...]
May 13 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 13th, 2021, with Thrive Advocacy of Marlborough, MA. For parents and family members of persons with an intellectual or developmental disability, this seminar provides an overview of the legal consequences of reaching the[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, May 15th, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
May 15 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, May 15th, 2021. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group is part of the Massachusetts’ Down[...]
May 17 – May 20 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, May 17-20, 2021, with Nonotuck of Massachusetts. The summit provides an educational and supportive forum for adult family care provider organizations to discuss, develop, and share knowledge. Its central mission is to impart best[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 20, 2021, 12:00 p.m., with a community support organization in the Bedford, MA, area. For parents and family members of persons with an intellectual or developmental disability, * This workshop provides an overview[...]
May 20 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, May 20th, 2021, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]
May 21 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, May 21st, 2021, with The Providers of Central Massachusetts. The Providers of Central Massachusetts are hosting the 30th Annual Legislative Breakfast virtually. * The event brings awareness to our legislators about the needs[...]
May 21 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, May 21, 2021, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., with the Center of Hope in Southbridge, MA. Families from Central Massachusetts are invited to virtually join the 30th Annual Legislative “Breakfast”, sponsored by the Central[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 25th, 2021, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. For elementary and middle school students and their caregivers. Celebrated disability rights activist and author Jennifer Keelan-Chaffins will share her book, “All the Way to the[...]
May 27 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, May 27, 2021, 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Free. The goal of this free conference is to provide a variety of information to individuals and families on[...]
May 27 – May 28 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars, February 25th & 26th, 2021, with Massachusetts Act Early. Free. Massachusetts Act Early aims to educate parents and professionals about healthy childhood development, early warning signs of autism and other developmental disorders, the importance[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, May 27th, 2021, 6-8 pm with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents in Boston. Circle of Vietnamese parents is a group of Vietnamese speaking parents of children with special[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, June 5th, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
Jun 5 – Jun 25 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, June 5th – 25th, 2021, with the Minute Man Arc. This in-person group for ages3 + is meant to support children who struggle with social connection as they build the skills to collaborate,[...]
Jun 6 all-day
12:00 am
Online, June 6th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Support Groups, June 9th and the first Tuesday of each month, with Rare New England. Rare New England has created a new program, “Virtual Patient & Caregiver Support Groups”, to provide opportunities for adult[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, June 10th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, June 12, 2021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
Jun 16 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, June 16th, 2021, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. If you have a loved one age 16 or older who has MassHealth, you may be eligible to receive funds and support through the[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, July 3, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
Jul 3 all-day
12:00 am
Online, June 3rd, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, July 8th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, July 17, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
Jul 17 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, July 17th, 2021. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group is part of the Massachusetts’ Down[...]
Jul 28 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, July 28, 2021, with the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island. Free and open to the public. Join in to learn more about how to keeping your loved ones safe and healthy. * About[...]
12:00 am
On-line training, July 31, 021, with Mass Families Organizing for Change. Free. The Central Region invites families who speak Spanish and are caring for children who are eligible and likely eligible for services from the[...]
Aug 8 all-day
12:00 am
Online, August 8, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, August 12th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...]
Sep 4 all-day
12:00 am
Online, September 4th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, September 9th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...]
Sep 18 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, September 18th, 2021. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families for an informal get-together. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group is part of the Massachusetts’ Down[...]
Oct 2 all-day
12:00 am
Online, October 2nd, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, October 14th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...]
Nov 6 all-day
12:00 am
Online, November 6th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, November 11th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...]
Dec 4 all-day
12:00 am
Online, December 4th, 2021,1o a.m. with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome under four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC staff and[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, December 9th, 2021, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome. This is an[...]
Mar 31 all-day
12:00 am
Nashua, NH, March 31st, 2021. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...]
