Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Nov 3 2022 – Jun 29 2023 all-day 
12:00 am Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Fall/Winter 2022 – Winter/Spring 2023. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups for kids 8-12 and teens who have siblings with disabilities, chronic illness, or mental[...] Feb 2 – Mar 23 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar Series for Families in the Lowell, MA, communities, February 2nd – March 23rd, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...] Feb 9 – Mar 23 all-day 12:00 am Webinar Series for Families in the Lowell, MA, communities, February 9th – March 23rd, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...] Mar 4 – May 14 all-day 
12:00 am Framingham, MA, and Virtual, Kickoff Dates are March 4th & 5th, 2023. Free. A Family Leadership Training Series that guides parents and families to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and[...] 
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 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 21 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Leominster Public Library: Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, and other interested Adults are invited to join a workshop with Shannon LeClair. * This presentation will discuss the who, what, where, and[...] Mar 22 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, March 22nd, 2023, with the Shrewsbury, MA, SEPAC. Cosponsored by Northborough/Southborough and Nashoba SEPACs. * About the speaker: Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS. Brendan hosts the “ADHD Essentials” podcast and is an internationally known ADHD/Executive[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, March 23rd, 2023, with the Sudbury SEPACs. Cara Cohen, an experienced advocate helping families receive the the extra help and resources their children need, will lead a discussion on collaboration in the IEP process.[...] Mar 24 – Mar 26 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, March 24th & 25th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. This fully virtual conference will feature live Interactive Workshops, Specialty Workshops, and a Self-Advocate Track. The 2023 theme is “Reach”. “Join us[...] 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.[...] Mar 28 all-day 
12:00 am UMass iHub (Haverhill Campus), March 28th, 2023. An In-Person event with The Greater Haverhill System Of Care Community Resource Fair. The Systems of Care Committee supports the Community Service Agency (CSA) to establish and sustain[...] Mar 30 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, March 30th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing[...] Apr 3 all-day 
12:00 am Billerica, MA, April 3rd, 2023. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy burgers, chicken tenders, fries, soft drinks and dessert. * Autism Eats provides autism-friendly, non-judgmental[...] Apr 5 all-day 
12:00 am Sudbury, MA, April 5th, 2023. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is hosted by the SUDBURY SEPAC, and is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected[...] Apr 5 – Apr 26 all-day 12:00 am Lexington, MA, April 5th – 26th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts will be offering a three-session workshop on Future Planning and Developing a Letter of Intent for Aging Caregivers of[...] Apr 6 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, April 6th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...] Apr 8 – Apr 9 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, April 8 & 9, 2023, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham, MA. The Center for Trauma and Embodiment’s annual conference presents, yoga, movement, mental health facilitators delivering compelling keynotes, movement breaks, and[...] 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 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[...] Apr 15 all-day 
12:00 am Worcester, MA, April 15th, 2023 – Spring Fling Dance. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families to their Spring Fling Dance. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group[...] 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.[...] Apr 25 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, April 25th, 2023, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. In this webinar, Deborah Vinall, LMFT, Psy-D, defines trauma and discusses its impact on long-term wellness. * She[...] May 4 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Event, May 4th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...] 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[...] 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 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[...] 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.[...] Jul 6 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Event, July 6th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...] Aug 3 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Event, August 3rd, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...] 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 7 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Event, September 7th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...] 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 5 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Event, October 5th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...] 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 2 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Event, November 2nd, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...] 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 7 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Event, December 7th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...] 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.[...]
Nov 3 2022 – Jun 29 2023 all-day
12:00 am
Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Fall/Winter 2022 – Winter/Spring 2023. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups for kids 8-12 and teens who have siblings with disabilities, chronic illness, or mental[...]
Feb 2 – Mar 23 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar Series for Families in the Lowell, MA, communities, February 2nd – March 23rd, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...]
Feb 9 – Mar 23 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar Series for Families in the Lowell, MA, communities, February 9th – March 23rd, 2023, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...]
Mar 4 – May 14 all-day
12:00 am
Framingham, MA, and Virtual, Kickoff Dates are March 4th & 5th, 2023. Free. A Family Leadership Training Series that guides parents and families to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and[...]
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 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 21 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 21st, 2023, with the Leominster Public Library: Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, and other interested Adults are invited to join a workshop with Shannon LeClair. * This presentation will discuss the who, what, where, and[...]
Mar 22 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 22nd, 2023, with the Shrewsbury, MA, SEPAC. Cosponsored by Northborough/Southborough and Nashoba SEPACs. * About the speaker: Brendan Mahan, M.Ed., MS. Brendan hosts the “ADHD Essentials” podcast and is an internationally known ADHD/Executive[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, March 23rd, 2023, with the Sudbury SEPACs. Cara Cohen, an experienced advocate helping families receive the the extra help and resources their children need, will lead a discussion on collaboration in the IEP process.[...]
Mar 24 – Mar 26 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, March 24th & 25th, 2023, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. This fully virtual conference will feature live Interactive Workshops, Specialty Workshops, and a Self-Advocate Track. The 2023 theme is “Reach”. “Join us[...]
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.[...]
Mar 28 all-day
12:00 am
UMass iHub (Haverhill Campus), March 28th, 2023. An In-Person event with The Greater Haverhill System Of Care Community Resource Fair. The Systems of Care Committee supports the Community Service Agency (CSA) to establish and sustain[...]
Mar 30 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, March 30th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing[...]
Apr 3 all-day
12:00 am
Billerica, MA, April 3rd, 2023. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy burgers, chicken tenders, fries, soft drinks and dessert. * Autism Eats provides autism-friendly, non-judgmental[...]
Apr 5 all-day
12:00 am
Sudbury, MA, April 5th, 2023. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is hosted by the SUDBURY SEPAC, and is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected[...]
Apr 5 – Apr 26 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, April 5th – 26th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Arc of Massachusetts will be offering a three-session workshop on Future Planning and Developing a Letter of Intent for Aging Caregivers of[...]
Apr 6 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, April 6th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]
Apr 8 – Apr 9 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, April 8 & 9, 2023, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham, MA. The Center for Trauma and Embodiment’s annual conference presents, yoga, movement, mental health facilitators delivering compelling keynotes, movement breaks, and[...]
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 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[...]
Apr 15 all-day
12:00 am
Worcester, MA, April 15th, 2023 – Spring Fling Dance. Families of children with Down syndrome and expectant families are invited to join families to their Spring Fling Dance. Grandparents and siblings welcome. * This group[...]
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.[...]
Apr 25 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, April 25th, 2023, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. In this webinar, Deborah Vinall, LMFT, Psy-D, defines trauma and discusses its impact on long-term wellness. * She[...]
May 4 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, May 4th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]
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[...]
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 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[...]
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.[...]
Jul 6 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, July 6th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]
Aug 3 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, August 3rd, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]
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 7 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, September 7th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]
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 5 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, October 5th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]
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 2 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, November 2nd, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]
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 7 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, December 7th, 2023, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. A Family-Centered Mental Health Initiative program for caregivers and siblings in Massachusetts. ** Intended for parents/caregivers and[...]
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.[...]
