Massachusetts Special-Needs Event Calendar
This page lists all Events. For a SPECIFIC DISABILITY, visit the TABS at the top of this page.
Aug 26 – Sep 30 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Events, August 26th – September 30th, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Free. Craig Bautz from Double Spirals will be guiding a weekly community drum circle and sound meditation using crystal and Tibetan bowls. *[...] Aug 28 – Oct 16 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Recreation, Friday’s through October 16th, 2020, with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA). Both the Young Athletes and Developmental Sports Athletes will begin at 5:o0 pm. * Start together as a larger group for introductions and[...] Aug 29 – Sep 26 all-day 
12:00 am Marston Mills, MA. August 29th, 2020. This introduction to mountain biking will take place in the woods and on the relatively flat fire roads of Cape Cod. * A fleet of recumbent mountain bikes, both[...] Sep 1 – Oct 20 all-day 
12:00 am Live on-line chats, Tuesdays & Fridays, through September 22nd, 2020, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Miss getting together and working out with your fellow Special Olympics athlete’s? These sessions allow SOMA athlete’s to hang out with[...] Sep 2 – Oct 30 all-day 
12:00 am Beverly, MA, through September 30th, with Spaudling Rehabilitation Network. This adaptive tennis program coaches new and returning player through drills and game play to improve technical skill and positioning on the court. * If full court[...] Sep 2 – Oct 28 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Sessions, September 2nd – October 28th, with the Arc of Bristol County in Attleboro, MA. Cha-boom is chair and regular Zumba combined. Adults and young adults with disabilities up to age 17 can get[...] Sep 5 – Oct 31 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Recreation, Saturdays, August – October 2020, 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[...] Sep 7 – Nov 30 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual All Abilities Dance & Fitness Classes, through November 30th, 2020, M- F, with a Family Support Center serving all areas of Massachusetts. For special-needs youth and families. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriate[...] Sep 7 – Oct 26 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Sessions, September 7th – October 25th, 2020, with the Arc of Bristol County in Attleboro, MA. Cha-boom is chair and regular Zumba combined. Adults and young adults with disabilities ages 18+ can get together[...] Sep 8 – Dec 22 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Choral Groups, September 8th – December 22nd, 2020, with The Special Needs Arts Program of Lexington, MA. The Special Needs Arts Sing Along Chorus and Sing Along Singer programs of brings together individuals with[...] Sep 9 – Oct 7 all-day 
12:00 am On line, with Easter Seals Massachusetts and YWCA Central Mass/ Worcester, through October 7th, 2020. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching,[...] Sep 9 – Oct 7 all-day 12:00 am South Street, Boston, MA, September 9th – October 7th, 2020. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. *[...] Sep 9 – Oct 30 all-day 
12:00 am Wednesdays and Fridays, On-Line until September 30th, 2020, with the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network. Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Mass., that[...] Sep 10 – Oct 29 all-day 
12:00 am Online through October 29th, 2020 with the Arc of Bristol County’s Family Support Center. For families with special needs of all ages. Drums Alive® is a movement-based fitness program that allows all participants to engage[...] Sep 11 – Nov 20 all-day 
12:00 am Jamaica Plain, MA, September 11th – November 20th, 2020. For ages 8-14 with an intellectual disability, learning disability, developmental delay, or anything that would make a small, slower-paced dance class more appropriate than one with[...] Sep 12 – Dec 12 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Classes with the Lexington MA Community Center, Saturdays, September – December, 2020. For ages 12 -18. Special Artists brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own[...] Sep 13 – Nov 8 all-day 
12:00 am Concord, Lexington, & N. Cambridge, September 13th – November 8th, 2020. For all athletic abilities, age 7 -12, with and without special needs. The fall program has noted there is a chance they may have[...] Sep 13 – Sep 29 all-day 
12:00 am Webinars September 13th – 29th, 2020, 2:30 p.m., with Yachad of New England / Boston. Join in on an mindfulness and meditation twice a week as a way to pause and take a deep breath[...] Sep 14 – Oct 26 all-day 
12:00 am Lexington, MA, September 14th – October 26th, 2020. The Recreation Department offer this for ages 6- 11 at Kinneens Park. Let’s Kick It is an inclusive soccer program that will teach the basics of the game[...] Sep 14 – Oct 29 all-day 12:00 am Virtual online class M, W, F, September 14th – October 29th, 2020, with Riverside & Bridgewell Family Support Centers. Serving people with disabilities. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriate ages for this class. A[...] Sep 15 – Oct 14 all-day 
12:00 am Peabody Bike Path & the Center for Adaptive Sports, Brewster, MA. through October 14th, 2020. Staff members help each participant find the most appropriate activities to meet their capabilities and help them find their strength.[...] Sep 15 – Oct 20 all-day 12:00 am Burlington, MA, September 15th – October 20th, 2020. Open to ages 3- 6 with a disability. Join in as the Burlington Recreation Department introduces fun sports to young children. * Practice practice skills from soccer,[...] Sep 15 – Oct 20 all-day 12:00 am Burlington, MA, September 15th – October 20th, 2020. Open to ages 6 – 12, and 13+ with a disability. Join in as the Burlington Recreation Department introduces fall soccer to youth with special needs. *[...] Sep 15 – Oct 29 all-day 
12:00 am Lexington, MA, September 15th- October 29th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department will host these walks for those ages: 45+ with a disability at the Center Recreation Track. * Stay active, social, and fit this fall.[...] Sep 16 – Oct 14 all-day 
12:00 am Lexington, MA, September 16th – October 14th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department will hold this program at their Recreation Complex for ages 13 – 22. * Navigate through life and adventures together. Each week the[...] Sep 19 – Dec 17 all-day 
12:00 am Kingston, MA, September 19th, 2020, through May 2021. The Great Blizz special needs ice hockey team program is for all ages 5 and older, all genders with intellectual and/or development disabilities who cannot otherwise play[...] Sep 20 – Oct 25 all-day 12:00 am Lexington, MA, September 20th – October 25th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department offers this program at the Gallagher Tennis Courts for ages 6 – 16. * These lessons will be offered to youth with disabilities[...] Sep 23 – Oct 28 all-day 12:00 am On-line Support, Wednesdays, through October 2020, 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[...] Sep 24 – Oct 15 all-day 
12:00 am Lexington, MA, September 24th- October 15th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department will hold these lessons at Kinneens Park for ages 6 – 10. * Over the course of the program participants will participate in a[...] Sep 24 – Oct 15 all-day 12:00 am Lexington, MA, September 24th- October 15th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department will hold these lessons at Kinneens Park for ages 11-17. * Join in their first ever inclusive buddy program. * Participants will be paired[...] Sep 25 all-day 
12:00 am Brewster, MA, September 25th, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Experience Nickerson State Parks wooded trails and soak in Cape Cod’s splendor while getting fresh air and exercise. * Hiking participants should wear hiking boots or[...] Sep 25 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, September 25th, 2020, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. This event is part of the MFA’s has specific programming for visitors with disabilities. * Cambridge-born Miranda Rae is a self-taught R&B vocalist. Growing[...] Sep 26 all-day 12:00 am Marston Mills, MA, September 26th, 2020. This introduction to mountain biking will take place in the woods and on the relatively flat fire roads of Cape Cod. * A fleet of recumbent mountain bikes, both[...] Sep 26 all-day 
12:00 am Acton, MA, Due to concerns from the Coronavirus, this event is postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please visit the event link below for more information from the host. For Families with[...] Sep 26 – Dec 12 all-day 
12:00 am Burlington, MA, September 26th – December 12th, 2020. Hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. For Adults 25+ with a disability * Spectacular Saturdays reimagined. The Burlington Recreation Department is offering a modified Spectacular Saturdays in person[...] Sep 26 – Dec 5 all-day 
12:00 am Burlington, MA, September 25th – December 5th, 2020. Virtual and In Person program hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 25 with a disability. T.R.I.B.E. stands for Therapeutic Recreation Inspires Belonging and[...] Sep 28 – Oct 31 all-day 12:00 am Online September 28th – October 31st, 2020, with Whole Children / Milestones in Hadley. Please inquire about the updates ages for this online class for youth and adults with special needs. * Move to the[...] Sep 28 – Oct 31 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Class, through October 31st, 2020, with Whole Children of Hadley, MA. The concert unites singers with and without disabilities ages 13 to adult to work toward the common goal of performing in concert. *[...] Sep 28 – Oct 31 all-day 
12:00 am On-Line Virtual Class with Milestones in Hadley, MA, September 28th – October 31st, 2020. For ages 16 to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an accomplished[...] Sep 29 all-day 12:00 am Webinar September 29th, 2020, 4:30 p.m., with Yachad of New England / Boston. This program, is offered only to New England Yachad members ages 25+s.. Get moving from home with a program that offers fun[...] Sep 30 all-day 
12:00 am Burlington, MA, September 30th, 2020. Hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in for outdoor movies. The Therapeutic Recreation Division offers year round specialized programming for individuals of all ages who have disabilities.For new participants,[...] Oct 1 – Dec 17 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Dance Parties, Thursdays, 4 p.m. October – December, 2020, with the JFCS of Newton / Waltham. Join Alex Maslow, JFCS’s Jewish Life Coordinator, for a weekly half-hour Zoom dance party. * These sessions are[...] Oct 1 – Dec 17 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Group, Thursdays, October – December 2020, 3 p.m, with JFCS of Newton / Waltham, MA. Join in with a JFCS Music Therapist for an hour of dancing and music with friends on Zoom. *[...] Oct 3 – Dec 19 all-day 
12:00 am Burlington, MA, October 3rd – December 19th, 2020. Open to ages 5 – 12 with a disability. This program will teach participants stance, breathing, stretching, coordination and basic self-defense in a supportive, accepting and encouraging[...] Oct 3 all-day 
12:00 am East Longmeadow, October 3rd, 2020. Outdoor Adaptive Recreation, Adaptive Fitness and Adaptive Yoga Classes. Lead by Special Ed Teacher and Fitness Pro, Kelly Phillips and also by OT Silvana Ayala. * All socially distanced. *[...] Oct 3 all-day 
12:00 am Providence, October 3rd, 2020, COVID-19 UPATE – All visits are now by appointment only. Please contact the museum for more information. This offers a sensory-friendly environment full of hands-on, open-ended exhibits and interactive activities for individuals[...] Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th,2020, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout[...] Oct 4 – Nov 15 all-day 
12:00 am Scitutate, October 4th – November 15th, 2020. Designed for ALL abilities in Grades 1 – 8 to help improve fitness level. Workouts will include a variety of approaches from running intervals, aerobic exercises, stretching and[...] Oct 6 all-day 
12:00 am Acton, October 6th, 2020, UPDATE – postponed until further notice. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not[...] Oct 7 all-day 12:00 am Burlington, MA, October 7th, 2020. Hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in for outdoor movies. The Therapeutic Recreation Division offers year round specialized programming for individuals of all ages who have disabilities.For new participants,[...] Oct 8 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Viewing, October 8th, 2020, time TBA, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and Federation for Children. This event is part of PPal’s support group for parents and caregivers of a child/youth/young adult[...] Oct 9 – Nov 14 all-day 
12:00 am Scituate, October 9th – November 14th, 2020. Social distancing protocols will be in place to assure safety. All-Stars Karate, for kids with special needs, in grades 1-8, is open to all towns. This program’s goals[...] Oct 9 – Dec 31 all-day 
12:00 am Boston, Newton and the North Shore will have Virtual Classes October – December 2020. The option for hybrid or in-studio classes will be explored for the spring (Mar-May). All classes will be held at the[...] Oct 9 – Oct 30 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Class, October 9th, 2020, with Thrive of Marlborough, MA. For youth of all ages with intellectual and developmental special needs. * Tap into your inner artist and in on “Go Remote Paint Night” to[...] Oct 10 all-day 
12:00 am Bristol, CT, Winter & Spring 2020. UPDATE: Due to concerns from the Coronavirus, this event is postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please visit the event link below for more information from[...] Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...] Oct 14 all-day 12:00 am Burlington, MA, October 14th, 2020. Hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in for outdoor movies. The Therapeutic Recreation Division offers year round specialized programming for individuals of all ages who have disabilities.For new participants,[...] Oct 17 all-day 
12:00 am Burlington, MA, October 17th, 2020. At various locations, hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. For all ages, 11 am – 5 pm. * This year the department will be having multiple trucks at different locations[...] 12:00 am Acton, MA, October 19th, 2020. KODA refers to a child who is being raised by deaf parents or guardians. Join in on a special morning with Early Intervention groups and other D/HH families while the[...] Oct 22 all-day 12:00 am Virtual Event, October 22nd, 2020, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Join in on a virtual dance dance class to learn some fun moves with other kids and families with MDSC mom Jacqueline Blankenberg *[...] Oct 24 all-day 
12:00 am Wenham, MA, October 24th, 2020. In partnership with Kupenda for the children and Waypoint Adventure. Free. In 2016, Kupenda for the Children partnered with Waypoint Adventure to take a group of three Kenyan youth with[...] Oct 24 all-day 
12:00 am Online, October 24th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...] Oct 24 all-day 12:00 am Acton,MA, October 24th, 2020, 5 – 8 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible areas. Meet and play with similar families while the museum is closed[...] Nov 3 all-day 12:00 am Acton, November 3rd, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...] Nov 7 all-day 12:00 am Providence, November 7th, 2020, COVID-19 UPATE – All visits are now by appointment only. Please contact the museum for more information. This offers a sensory-friendly environment full of hands-on, open-ended exhibits and interactive activities for individuals[...] Nov 7 all-day 
12:00 am Virtual Event, November 7th, 2020, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Join in on a virtual Zumba dance class to learn some fun moves with host Connor Fallon. * This event is for adults with Down[...] Nov 14 all-day 12:00 am Bristol, CT, Winter & Spring 2020. UPDATE: Due to concerns from the Coronavirus, this event is postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please visit the event link below for more information from[...] Nov 18 all-day 
12:00 am Webinar, November 18th, 2020, 1 p.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the MDSC’s Virtual Educators Forum Series, which aim to provide information and resources for school-aged youth to ensure that students with[...] 
12:00 am Acton, November 21st, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...] Nov 21 all-day 12:00 am Online, November 21st, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...] Dec 1 all-day 12:00 am Acton, December 1st, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...] Dec 5 all-day 12:00 am Providence, December 5th, 2020, COVID-19 UPATE – All visits are now by appointment only. Please contact the museum for more information. This offers a sensory-friendly environment full of hands-on, open-ended exhibits and interactive activities for individuals[...] Dec 12 all-day 12:00 am Bristol, CT, Winter & Spring 2020. UPDATE: Due to concerns from the Coronavirus, this event is postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please visit the event link below for more information from[...] Dec 19 all-day 12:00 am Online, December 19th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...] Feb 1 – Jun 16 all-day 12:00 am Zoom rehearsals, February 2021 – June 2021, with the The Special Needs Arts Sing Along Chorus and Sing Along Singer program in Lexington, MA. * Virtual Sing Along Chorus rehearsals now take place on Zoom.[...]
Aug 26 – Sep 30 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Events, August 26th – September 30th, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Free. Craig Bautz from Double Spirals will be guiding a weekly community drum circle and sound meditation using crystal and Tibetan bowls. *[...]
Aug 28 – Oct 16 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Recreation, Friday’s through October 16th, 2020, with Special Olympics Massachusetts (SOMA). Both the Young Athletes and Developmental Sports Athletes will begin at 5:o0 pm. * Start together as a larger group for introductions and[...]
Aug 29 – Sep 26 all-day
12:00 am
Marston Mills, MA. August 29th, 2020. This introduction to mountain biking will take place in the woods and on the relatively flat fire roads of Cape Cod. * A fleet of recumbent mountain bikes, both[...]
Sep 1 – Oct 20 all-day
12:00 am
Live on-line chats, Tuesdays & Fridays, through September 22nd, 2020, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Miss getting together and working out with your fellow Special Olympics athlete’s? These sessions allow SOMA athlete’s to hang out with[...]
Sep 2 – Oct 30 all-day
12:00 am
Beverly, MA, through September 30th, with Spaudling Rehabilitation Network. This adaptive tennis program coaches new and returning player through drills and game play to improve technical skill and positioning on the court. * If full court[...]
Sep 2 – Oct 28 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Sessions, September 2nd – October 28th, with the Arc of Bristol County in Attleboro, MA. Cha-boom is chair and regular Zumba combined. Adults and young adults with disabilities up to age 17 can get[...]
Sep 5 – Oct 31 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Recreation, Saturdays, August – October 2020, 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[...]
Sep 7 – Nov 30 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual All Abilities Dance & Fitness Classes, through November 30th, 2020, M- F, with a Family Support Center serving all areas of Massachusetts. For special-needs youth and families. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriate[...]
Sep 7 – Oct 26 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Sessions, September 7th – October 25th, 2020, with the Arc of Bristol County in Attleboro, MA. Cha-boom is chair and regular Zumba combined. Adults and young adults with disabilities ages 18+ can get together[...]
Sep 8 – Dec 22 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Choral Groups, September 8th – December 22nd, 2020, with The Special Needs Arts Program of Lexington, MA. The Special Needs Arts Sing Along Chorus and Sing Along Singer programs of brings together individuals with[...]
Sep 9 – Oct 7 all-day
12:00 am
On line, with Easter Seals Massachusetts and YWCA Central Mass/ Worcester, through October 7th, 2020. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching,[...]
Sep 9 – Oct 7 all-day
12:00 am
South Street, Boston, MA, September 9th – October 7th, 2020. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. *[...]
Sep 9 – Oct 30 all-day
12:00 am
Wednesdays and Fridays, On-Line until September 30th, 2020, with the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network. Wayside Youth & Family Support Network is a non-profit, nationally accredited human service agency headquartered in Framingham, Mass., that[...]
Sep 10 – Oct 29 all-day
12:00 am
Online through October 29th, 2020 with the Arc of Bristol County’s Family Support Center. For families with special needs of all ages. Drums Alive® is a movement-based fitness program that allows all participants to engage[...]
Sep 11 – Nov 20 all-day
12:00 am
Jamaica Plain, MA, September 11th – November 20th, 2020. For ages 8-14 with an intellectual disability, learning disability, developmental delay, or anything that would make a small, slower-paced dance class more appropriate than one with[...]
Sep 12 – Dec 12 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Classes with the Lexington MA Community Center, Saturdays, September – December, 2020. For ages 12 -18. Special Artists brings together individuals with developmental disabilities to work on art projects. Participants work at their own[...]
Sep 13 – Nov 8 all-day
12:00 am
Concord, Lexington, & N. Cambridge, September 13th – November 8th, 2020. For all athletic abilities, age 7 -12, with and without special needs. The fall program has noted there is a chance they may have[...]
Sep 13 – Sep 29 all-day
12:00 am
Webinars September 13th – 29th, 2020, 2:30 p.m., with Yachad of New England / Boston. Join in on an mindfulness and meditation twice a week as a way to pause and take a deep breath[...]
Sep 14 – Oct 26 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, September 14th – October 26th, 2020. The Recreation Department offer this for ages 6- 11 at Kinneens Park. Let’s Kick It is an inclusive soccer program that will teach the basics of the game[...]
Sep 14 – Oct 29 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual online class M, W, F, September 14th – October 29th, 2020, with Riverside & Bridgewell Family Support Centers. Serving people with disabilities. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriate ages for this class. A[...]
Sep 15 – Oct 14 all-day
12:00 am
Peabody Bike Path & the Center for Adaptive Sports, Brewster, MA. through October 14th, 2020. Staff members help each participant find the most appropriate activities to meet their capabilities and help them find their strength.[...]
Sep 15 – Oct 20 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, September 15th – October 20th, 2020. Open to ages 3- 6 with a disability. Join in as the Burlington Recreation Department introduces fun sports to young children. * Practice practice skills from soccer,[...]
Sep 15 – Oct 20 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, September 15th – October 20th, 2020. Open to ages 6 – 12, and 13+ with a disability. Join in as the Burlington Recreation Department introduces fall soccer to youth with special needs. *[...]
Sep 15 – Oct 29 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, September 15th- October 29th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department will host these walks for those ages: 45+ with a disability at the Center Recreation Track. * Stay active, social, and fit this fall.[...]
Sep 16 – Oct 14 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, September 16th – October 14th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department will hold this program at their Recreation Complex for ages 13 – 22. * Navigate through life and adventures together. Each week the[...]
Sep 19 – Dec 17 all-day
12:00 am
Kingston, MA, September 19th, 2020, through May 2021. The Great Blizz special needs ice hockey team program is for all ages 5 and older, all genders with intellectual and/or development disabilities who cannot otherwise play[...]
Sep 20 – Oct 25 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, September 20th – October 25th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department offers this program at the Gallagher Tennis Courts for ages 6 – 16. * These lessons will be offered to youth with disabilities[...]
Sep 23 – Oct 28 all-day
12:00 am
On-line Support, Wednesdays, through October 2020, 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[...]
Sep 24 – Oct 15 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, September 24th- October 15th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department will hold these lessons at Kinneens Park for ages 6 – 10. * Over the course of the program participants will participate in a[...]
Sep 24 – Oct 15 all-day
12:00 am
Lexington, MA, September 24th- October 15th, 2020. The Lexington Recreation Department will hold these lessons at Kinneens Park for ages 11-17. * Join in their first ever inclusive buddy program. * Participants will be paired[...]
Sep 25 all-day
12:00 am
Brewster, MA, September 25th, 2020, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Experience Nickerson State Parks wooded trails and soak in Cape Cod’s splendor while getting fresh air and exercise. * Hiking participants should wear hiking boots or[...]
Sep 25 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, September 25th, 2020, with the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. This event is part of the MFA’s has specific programming for visitors with disabilities. * Cambridge-born Miranda Rae is a self-taught R&B vocalist. Growing[...]
Sep 26 all-day
12:00 am
Marston Mills, MA, September 26th, 2020. This introduction to mountain biking will take place in the woods and on the relatively flat fire roads of Cape Cod. * A fleet of recumbent mountain bikes, both[...]
Sep 26 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, MA, Due to concerns from the Coronavirus, this event is postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please visit the event link below for more information from the host. For Families with[...]
Sep 26 – Dec 12 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, September 26th – December 12th, 2020. Hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. For Adults 25+ with a disability * Spectacular Saturdays reimagined. The Burlington Recreation Department is offering a modified Spectacular Saturdays in person[...]
Sep 26 – Dec 5 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, September 25th – December 5th, 2020. Virtual and In Person program hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 25 with a disability. T.R.I.B.E. stands for Therapeutic Recreation Inspires Belonging and[...]
Sep 28 – Oct 31 all-day
12:00 am
Online September 28th – October 31st, 2020, with Whole Children / Milestones in Hadley. Please inquire about the updates ages for this online class for youth and adults with special needs. * Move to the[...]
Sep 28 – Oct 31 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Class, through October 31st, 2020, with Whole Children of Hadley, MA. The concert unites singers with and without disabilities ages 13 to adult to work toward the common goal of performing in concert. *[...]
Sep 28 – Oct 31 all-day
12:00 am
On-Line Virtual Class with Milestones in Hadley, MA, September 28th – October 31st, 2020. For ages 16 to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an accomplished[...]
Sep 29 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar September 29th, 2020, 4:30 p.m., with Yachad of New England / Boston. This program, is offered only to New England Yachad members ages 25+s.. Get moving from home with a program that offers fun[...]
Sep 30 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, September 30th, 2020. Hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in for outdoor movies. The Therapeutic Recreation Division offers year round specialized programming for individuals of all ages who have disabilities.For new participants,[...]
Oct 1 – Dec 17 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Dance Parties, Thursdays, 4 p.m. October – December, 2020, with the JFCS of Newton / Waltham. Join Alex Maslow, JFCS’s Jewish Life Coordinator, for a weekly half-hour Zoom dance party. * These sessions are[...]
Oct 1 – Dec 17 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Group, Thursdays, October – December 2020, 3 p.m, with JFCS of Newton / Waltham, MA. Join in with a JFCS Music Therapist for an hour of dancing and music with friends on Zoom. *[...]
Oct 3 – Dec 19 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, October 3rd – December 19th, 2020. Open to ages 5 – 12 with a disability. This program will teach participants stance, breathing, stretching, coordination and basic self-defense in a supportive, accepting and encouraging[...]
Oct 3 all-day
12:00 am
East Longmeadow, October 3rd, 2020. Outdoor Adaptive Recreation, Adaptive Fitness and Adaptive Yoga Classes. Lead by Special Ed Teacher and Fitness Pro, Kelly Phillips and also by OT Silvana Ayala. * All socially distanced. *[...]
Oct 3 all-day
12:00 am
Providence, October 3rd, 2020, COVID-19 UPATE – All visits are now by appointment only. Please contact the museum for more information. This offers a sensory-friendly environment full of hands-on, open-ended exhibits and interactive activities for individuals[...]
Oct 3 – Oct 4 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th,2020, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout[...]
Oct 4 – Nov 15 all-day
12:00 am
Scitutate, October 4th – November 15th, 2020. Designed for ALL abilities in Grades 1 – 8 to help improve fitness level. Workouts will include a variety of approaches from running intervals, aerobic exercises, stretching and[...]
Oct 6 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, October 6th, 2020, UPDATE – postponed until further notice. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not[...]
Oct 7 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, October 7th, 2020. Hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in for outdoor movies. The Therapeutic Recreation Division offers year round specialized programming for individuals of all ages who have disabilities.For new participants,[...]
Oct 8 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Viewing, October 8th, 2020, time TBA, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts and Federation for Children. This event is part of PPal’s support group for parents and caregivers of a child/youth/young adult[...]
Oct 9 – Nov 14 all-day
12:00 am
Scituate, October 9th – November 14th, 2020. Social distancing protocols will be in place to assure safety. All-Stars Karate, for kids with special needs, in grades 1-8, is open to all towns. This program’s goals[...]
Oct 9 – Dec 31 all-day
12:00 am
Boston, Newton and the North Shore will have Virtual Classes October – December 2020. The option for hybrid or in-studio classes will be explored for the spring (Mar-May). All classes will be held at the[...]
Oct 9 – Oct 30 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Class, October 9th, 2020, with Thrive of Marlborough, MA. For youth of all ages with intellectual and developmental special needs. * Tap into your inner artist and in on “Go Remote Paint Night” to[...]
Oct 10 all-day
12:00 am
Bristol, CT, Winter & Spring 2020. UPDATE: Due to concerns from the Coronavirus, this event is postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please visit the event link below for more information from[...]
Oct 10 – Oct 11 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Conference, October 3 & 4, 10th & 11th, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. Open to the public. This conference will include live, synchronous keynote presentations, recorded breakout sessions,[...]
Oct 14 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, October 14th, 2020. Hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in for outdoor movies. The Therapeutic Recreation Division offers year round specialized programming for individuals of all ages who have disabilities.For new participants,[...]
Oct 17 all-day
12:00 am
Burlington, MA, October 17th, 2020. At various locations, hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. For all ages, 11 am – 5 pm. * This year the department will be having multiple trucks at different locations[...]
12:00 am
Acton, MA, October 19th, 2020. KODA refers to a child who is being raised by deaf parents or guardians. Join in on a special morning with Early Intervention groups and other D/HH families while the[...]
Oct 22 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, October 22nd, 2020, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Join in on a virtual dance dance class to learn some fun moves with other kids and families with MDSC mom Jacqueline Blankenberg *[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Wenham, MA, October 24th, 2020. In partnership with Kupenda for the children and Waypoint Adventure. Free. In 2016, Kupenda for the Children partnered with Waypoint Adventure to take a group of three Kenyan youth with[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Online, October 24th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...]
Oct 24 all-day
12:00 am
Acton,MA, October 24th, 2020, 5 – 8 p.m. Especially for families experiencing a visual impairment. Play, explore, experiment, and imagine in the accessible areas. Meet and play with similar families while the museum is closed[...]
Nov 3 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, November 3rd, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
Nov 7 all-day
12:00 am
Providence, November 7th, 2020, COVID-19 UPATE – All visits are now by appointment only. Please contact the museum for more information. This offers a sensory-friendly environment full of hands-on, open-ended exhibits and interactive activities for individuals[...]
Nov 7 all-day
12:00 am
Virtual Event, November 7th, 2020, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Join in on a virtual Zumba dance class to learn some fun moves with host Connor Fallon. * This event is for adults with Down[...]
Nov 14 all-day
12:00 am
Bristol, CT, Winter & Spring 2020. UPDATE: Due to concerns from the Coronavirus, this event is postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please visit the event link below for more information from[...]
Nov 18 all-day
12:00 am
Webinar, November 18th, 2020, 1 p.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the MDSC’s Virtual Educators Forum Series, which aim to provide information and resources for school-aged youth to ensure that students with[...]
12:00 am
Acton, November 21st, 2020, 5 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. A special evening event for families with members on the autism spectrum. Your family can play, explore, experiment, and imagine together, while the museum is closed to[...]
Nov 21 all-day
12:00 am
Online, November 21st, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...]
Dec 1 all-day
12:00 am
Acton, December 1st, 2020, 1:30 – 4:30. Sensory-Friendly Afternoons are all about inclusion. During these events, the museum is open to the general public, but group visits and birthday parties are not scheduled, to avoid[...]
Dec 5 all-day
12:00 am
Providence, December 5th, 2020, COVID-19 UPATE – All visits are now by appointment only. Please contact the museum for more information. This offers a sensory-friendly environment full of hands-on, open-ended exhibits and interactive activities for individuals[...]
Dec 12 all-day
12:00 am
Bristol, CT, Winter & Spring 2020. UPDATE: Due to concerns from the Coronavirus, this event is postponed and will be rescheduled to a later date. Please visit the event link below for more information from[...]
Dec 19 all-day
12:00 am
Online, December 19th, 2020, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). SOMA aims to spread inclusion to every town, every city, every school, every workplace, every community in Massachusetts. Join in with the athletes, coaches and[...]
Feb 1 – Jun 16 all-day
12:00 am
Zoom rehearsals, February 2021 – June 2021, with the The Special Needs Arts Sing Along Chorus and Sing Along Singer program in Lexington, MA. * Virtual Sing Along Chorus rehearsals now take place on Zoom.[...]
