Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
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Jun 21 – Jul 26 all-day 
12:00 am Online, June 21st – July 25th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. Open to all parents and family members in Massachusetts who want to learn more about participating on[...] Jun 27 – Jul 1 all-day 
12:00 am Online, June 27th – August 8th, 2022, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. The Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) is an intensive training program with 40-54 hours of[...] Jul 3 – Dec 18 all-day 
12:00 am Online group for Western Mass Families, through December 2022. This group is designed for moms /women caregivers/ grandmothers who are looking for Christian-based support for loved ones of all disabilities. * This group will be considered[...] 
12:00 am Virtual Event, July 6th, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. For moms of children with Down syndrome 0-18 months old. This is an invitation only group. * Priority will be given to moms who have[...] Jul 7 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Group, July 7th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, 7 de julio de 2022, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el[...] Jul 7 all-day 
12:00 am July 7th, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism Spectrum[...] 
12:00 am Webinar, July 8th, 2022, with the League School of Greater Boston. Free and open to the public. Presenter Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., PCC, will introduce the tools and demonstrate the coaching processes parents and professionals need to[...] Jul 12 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Support, July 12th, 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[...] Jul 12 – Jul 13 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Group, July 12th & 13th, 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[...] Jul 13 all-day 
12:00 am Holyoke, MA, July 13th, 2022, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This parent/caregiver group is in-person with refreshments. Please note that childcare will not be available during this group. * The Support Group is facilitated[...] 
12:00 am Virtual Group, July 14th, 2022, 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, July 14th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Free. Asperger/Autism 102: What’s Next? – A Workshop for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children/Teens/Young Adults (through age 22). * Families are often unsure[...] Jul 14 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, July 14th, 2022, with a Family Support Agency in Massachusetts. This workshop is designed for social workers, advocates, mental health providers, ABA therapists, behaviorists, and other professionals who want to enhance their understanding of[...] 12:00 am Webinar, July 19th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Free. Meet the AANE’s new executive director Brenda Dater, for a live, online community chat. * Whether you are an autistic adult,[...] Jul 20 all-day 
12:00 am Needham, MA, July 20th, 2022. Free. Hear about local resources for families, and the services that the host of the event offers to support those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. * There will be activities and crafts[...] Jul 20 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, July 20th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Join an discussion with Scott McLeod, PhD About the speaker: Dr. McLeod is the Principal Investigator for several studies that are looking at the[...] Jul 23 all-day 
12:00 am Florence, MA, July 23rd, 2022. A Family Gathering at a local playground with a mini shelter, playground, and water spray park. Please bring your own food and drinks. The hosts will bring some fun activities[...] Jul 27 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, July 27th, 2022, with Autism Housing Pathways in Bedford, MA, This is a business meeting, discussing updates on governmental affairs that affect disability housing, our family training and other outreach efforts, and a summary of[...] Aug 4 all-day 12:00 am August 4th, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism Spectrum[...] Aug 10 all-day 12:00 am Holyoke, MA, August 10th, 2022, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This parent/caregiver group is in-person with refreshments. Please note that childcare will not be available during this group. * The Support Group is facilitated[...] Sep 1 all-day 12:00 am September 1st, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism[...] Sep 10 all-day 
12:00 am Acton, MA, September 10th, 2022. For Families with Deaf or Hard of Hearing and KODA children. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine together while the museum is closed to the general public and headcount is limited. *[...] Oct 6 all-day 12:00 am October 6th, 2022, with the 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 siblings of youth with Autism[...] 
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[...] Nov 3 all-day 12:00 am November 3rd, 2022, with the 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 siblings of youth with[...] Dec 1 all-day 12:00 am December 1st, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental[...]
Jun 21 – Jul 26 all-day
12:00 am
Online, June 21st – July 25th, 2022, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. Open to all parents and family members in Massachusetts who want to learn more about participating on[...]
Jun 27 – Jul 1 all-day
12:00 am
Online, June 27th – August 8th, 2022, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. The Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) is an intensive training program with 40-54 hours of[...]
Jul 3 – Dec 18 all-day
12:00 am
Online group for Western Mass Families, through December 2022. This group is designed for moms /women caregivers/ grandmothers who are looking for Christian-based support for loved ones of all disabilities. * This group will be considered[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Event, July 6th, 2022, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. For moms of children with Down syndrome 0-18 months old. This is an invitation only group. * Priority will be given to moms who have[...]
Jul 7 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Group, July 7th, 2022, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Virtual Group, 7 de julio de 2022, con Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Gratis. El grupo se reúne el[...]
Jul 7 all-day
12:00 am
July 7th, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism Spectrum[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, July 8th, 2022, with the League School of Greater Boston. Free and open to the public. Presenter Caroline Maguire, M.Ed., PCC, will introduce the tools and demonstrate the coaching processes parents and professionals need to[...]
Jul 12 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Support, July 12th, 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[...]
Jul 12 – Jul 13 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Group, July 12th & 13th, 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[...]
Jul 13 all-day
12:00 am
Holyoke, MA, July 13th, 2022, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This parent/caregiver group is in-person with refreshments. Please note that childcare will not be available during this group. * The Support Group is facilitated[...]
12:00 am
Virtual Group, July 14th, 2022, 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, July 14th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Free. Asperger/Autism 102: What’s Next? – A Workshop for Parents of Newly Diagnosed Children/Teens/Young Adults (through age 22). * Families are often unsure[...]
Jul 14 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, July 14th, 2022, with a Family Support Agency in Massachusetts. This workshop is designed for social workers, advocates, mental health providers, ABA therapists, behaviorists, and other professionals who want to enhance their understanding of[...]
12:00 am
Webinar, July 19th, 2022, with the Autism / Aspergers Network in Watertown, MA. Free. Meet the AANE’s new executive director Brenda Dater, for a live, online community chat. * Whether you are an autistic adult,[...]
Jul 20 all-day
12:00 am
Needham, MA, July 20th, 2022. Free. Hear about local resources for families, and the services that the host of the event offers to support those with Autism Spectrum Disorders. * There will be activities and crafts[...]
Jul 20 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, July 20th, 2022, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Join an discussion with Scott McLeod, PhD About the speaker: Dr. McLeod is the Principal Investigator for several studies that are looking at the[...]
Jul 23 all-day
12:00 am
Florence, MA, July 23rd, 2022. A Family Gathering at a local playground with a mini shelter, playground, and water spray park. Please bring your own food and drinks. The hosts will bring some fun activities[...]
Jul 27 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, July 27th, 2022, with Autism Housing Pathways in Bedford, MA, This is a business meeting, discussing updates on governmental affairs that affect disability housing, our family training and other outreach efforts, and a summary of[...]
Aug 4 all-day
12:00 am
August 4th, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism Spectrum[...]
Aug 10 all-day
12:00 am
Holyoke, MA, August 10th, 2022, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment. This parent/caregiver group is in-person with refreshments. Please note that childcare will not be available during this group. * The Support Group is facilitated[...]
Sep 1 all-day
12:00 am
September 1st, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism[...]
Sep 10 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, September 10th, 2022. For Families with Deaf or Hard of Hearing and KODA children. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine together while the museum is closed to the general public and headcount is limited. *[...]
Oct 6 all-day
12:00 am
October 6th, 2022, with the 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 siblings of youth with Autism[...]
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[...]
Nov 3 all-day
12:00 am
November 3rd, 2022, with the 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 siblings of youth with[...]
Dec 1 all-day
12:00 am
December 1st, 2022, 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 siblings of youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental[...]
