Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups
Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...
Mental Health Support & Speakers for Boston Metro Communities
Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2026, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been...
Accessible Beaches & Beach Wheelchairs Across Massachusetts
Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts. Find beach mats to the water, sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Contact the beach or park in advance...
Accessible Pools & Spray Decks Across Massachusetts
Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts’ State Parks. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.*...
Challenger Baseball in Danvers
Danvers, MA, May 30th – September 30th, 2026. The Danvers National Little League Challenger program Adaptive Baseball Program baseball is division designed to provide children and young adults with physical, developmental, or intellectual challenges the...
Inclusive Hockey with the South Shore Ice Dragons: Plymouth
Pembroke, MA, May – August 2026, with Mass Youth Hockey and American Youth Special Hockey. South Shore Ice dragons Special hockey is a program for players, ages 5 yrs and up through adulthood, with physical,...
Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield
Springfield, MA, Spring & Summer, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. An hour of pool time set aside each week forKehillah friends who might benefit from a supportive, low-sensory swim...
TOPSoccer in Weymouth
Weymouth, MA, June – August 2026, with Weymouth Youth Soccer. he Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer or TOPS) is a program for children between 4 and 18 with diverse abilities. TOPS aims to foster physical,...
Golfing with the Massachusetts Para-Golfers Association
Canton & Weston, MA, Summer & Fall, 2026. The Massachusetts ParaGolfer Association (MPGA) promotes recreational and competitive adaptive golf for players with visual impairments, amputations, loss of mobility, and spinal cord injuries. * MPGA provides...
CheerAbilities & Special Olympics Cheering: Brockton
Brockton, MA, Summer 2026, with Outlaw Cheer and Dance. The CheerAbilities Team is for children with special needs ages 3 and up. Now accepting registrations for their 14th season. Outlaw Cheer Rebels is the cheerabilities...
Adaptive Rock Climbing in Western Massachusetts
Hadley, MA, Summer 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation, Adaptive rock climbing meets the first and third Monday of each month, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Open to anyone 4 years old and over with some upper body strength.
* Adaptive rock climbing equipment available for use at no charge.
* No more than 8 climbers allowed per session so space is very limited.
* Everyone entering the gym, including spectators and volunteers, must sign up through the Central Rock climbing website each time.|
* Participants may only be signed up for no more than 2 sessions at a time.
Fees apply, registration is required to the web icons below.
Para Open Rowing for Individuals with Physical and/or Intellectual Disabilities
Brighton, MA, June – August 2026. Community Rowing, Inc. offers programs for people with disabilities, from recreational and therapeutic to competitive rowing. Para Open Rowing – This program is ideal for new rowers and recreational...
Grant for Local New England Area Therapeutic Programs
Applications accepted June 1st – September 1st, 2026, with the Genesis Foundation in Boston. They offer a limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with...
Healthy Relationships Program for Autistic Adults Ages 18+
Taunton, MA, June 25th – August 20th, 2026, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.The...
Teen Para Rowing for Individuals with Physical and/or Intellectual Disabilities
Brighton, MA, June – August 2026. Community Rowing, Inc. offers programs for people with disabilities, from recreational and therapeutic to competitive rowing. Teen Para Rowing – The Para Rowing Teen Group will be an introduction...
Parent Consultant Training Institute For Massachusetts Families
Online, July 27th – October 4, 2026, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Join the 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) – a training program designed to...
Black Autism Coalition Support Groups
Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...
Para Rowing for Individuals with Physical and/or Intellectual Disabilities
Brighton, MA, June – August 2026. Community Rowing, Inc. offers programs for people with disabilities, from recreational and therapeutic to competitive rowing. Para PR3-ID Rowing – Summer – Tues & Thurs – 6pm, Jun 30,...
Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Burlington
Andover / Burlington, MA, July – August, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. In partnership with Burlington’s Disability Access Commission and Ironstone Farm – thirty minute private lessons at Ironstone Farm therapeutic riding program. *...
Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins
Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins. Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...
Inclusive Dance & Movement: Chicopee
Northampton, MA, Summer, 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation. Held on the first Thursday of each month. Dancers, regardless of ability, between the ages of 4-22 (with some wiggle room) will learn and...
Para Rowing Intake – New Participants Only
Brighton, through October 31st, 2026. With Community Rowing in Brighton. There are several Para programs offered at CRI that suit the needs of new, recreational, competitive & elite rowers with a wide range of physical...
Adaptive Swim & Open Swim in Greater Boston
Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury, through September 2026, with BCYF aquatics. Designed for swimmers who may have struggled in traditional classes but thrive with extra attention and a slower pace. This program welcomes individuals with: •...
Inclusive Arts & Crafts for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 6th – September 21st, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. * Create, explore, and have fun! Enjoy arts and crafts in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Express...
Inclusive Challenger Baseball for Youth & Adults: North Shore
Lynn, Massachusetts, regsitration through September 30th, 2026. The Alice O’Neil Challenger Little Leaguer division was established in Lynn over 20 years ago as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls...
Inclusive Basketball for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 6th – August 21st, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. Shoot hoops and join in. All abilities welcome. This is a non-competive sport program.* Shoot, pass, dribble, and have fun.* Learn basic...
Athlete & Caregiver Inclusive Fitness: Burlington
Burlington, MA, July 6th – August 14th, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. For Ages 12+ with a disability and their caregiver. The Caregiver & Me small group classes are designed so that the neurodivergent...
Autism Welcoming Drop In Groups for All Ages: Natick Mall
Natick Mall, MA, Mondays, July 6th – August 17th, 2026 ,with the Autism Alliance in Metrowest. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Autism Welcoming Center, Natick Mall, 2nd Floor. A drop-in, parent-supervised program for autistic children, teens,...
Inclusive Yoga for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 7th – September 22, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Stretch, move, and have fun! Enjoy yoga in a supportive, allinclusive environment. Build flexibility, improve balance, reduce...
Inclusive Walking Club for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 7 – September 22, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. TRAIL BLAZER CLUB – For ages 16+ with disabilities. Walk, explore, and have fun.* Join a walking club in a supportive, allinclusive...
Inclusive Bowling for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 8 – September 23, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score. This is a non-competitive group.* Ball, gutter,...
Inclusive Music & Movement for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 28th – September 23rd, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. * Move, groove, and have fun. Join Music & Movement class in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Enjoy...
Inclusive Cooking for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 9th – September 24, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Cook, create, and have fun! Join a 12-week cooking program in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Learn...
Accessible Martial Arts Virtual Classes with Easterseals MA
On line, Summer & Fall, 2026, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. 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.* For...
Easterseals MA Recreational Swim for All Ages: Worcester
Worcester, MA, Summer 2026, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. There currently is a waitlist for both sessions. Looking for adaptive swimming options this summer? The State of Massachusetts Universal Access Program offers a free recreational swimming...
Social Networking for Adolescents & Young adults on the Autism Spectrum
In person and online with UMass Lowell, twice a month, throughout 2026. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person and virtual (Discord) events. Please see...
Special Olympics Young Athletes: Westwood
Westwood, MA, July – August, 2026. Young athletes program for ages 2 to 7 in Westwood focusing on fine motor skills and activities. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15...
Special Olympics TopGolf Skills: Canton
Canton, MA, July – August, 2026. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required. Program...
Adaptive Art Classes: Brighton
Boston/Brighton, July & August, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. All abilities welcome. Adaptive Art at the YMCA is an inclusive, welcoming class where children of all abilities can explore creativity through a variety of...
Adaptive Kayaking: Concord
Concord, MA, July & August, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner Waypoint Adventure.* Paddlers will travel in small groups to explore the pond....
Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1: Dorchester
Dorchester, MA, July – August, 2026. Level 1. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years...
Special Olympics Basketball Skills: Dorchester
Dorchester, MA, July – August, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 8 to 15. Program will be held in Dorchester on Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon, starting July 18th through August 29th. No...
Special Olympics Trackr Skills Center: East Boston
East Boston, MA, July – August, 2026. STrack skills program for athlete between 8 and 22 years of age. Program will be held in East Boston on Saturday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:30 am...
Special Olympics Basketball Skills Center: Roxbury
Roxbury, MA, July – August , 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 8 to 15. Program will be held in Roxbury on Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon, starting July 18th through August 29th....
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Roxbury
Roxbury, MA, July – August, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Lawrence
Lawrence, MA, July – August, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to...
Special Olympics Basketball Skill for Ages 13+: Lawrence
Lawrence, MA, July – August, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 8 -22. Program will be held in Lawrence on Sunday mornings from 11am to 12 noon starting July 19th through August 30th. No...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: South Boston
South Boston, MA, July – August, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2...
Special Olympics Track and Field Skills: South Boston
South Boston, MA, July – August , 2026. Meets are on Mondays from 5:45pm to 8pm at various locations in Boston. Check-in will begin at 5pm.* Participants will be grouped by age and gender and...
Sensory Friendly Hours at the Sunderland Public Library
Sunderland, MA, Thursdays, 2026. The library is open to everyone during their Sensory Friendly Hours and features a modified, more accessible environment. Everyone is Welcome – all patrons are welcome to visit the library during...
Family Sensory-Friendly Song & Movement: Salem
Salem Public Library, Salem MA, Summer 2026. Bi Weekly, through May 30th. For ages 3-8 with siblings and caregiver(s). An adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children to share with their caregiver/family. * This...
Special Olympics Tennis: Boston
Boston, MA, July & August, 2026. The 2026 Summer Boston Tennis Clinic Powered by Let’s Tennis. Join a tennis clinic hosted by Let’s Tennis in Boston on Sundays 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, and 8/16 from 3:00...
Miracle League “Fall Ball” Baseball: Western Massachusetts
Holyoke/Springfield, MA. Waitlist only. For more information visit the registration link below. Games will be: September 13, 20, 27 and October 4, 18, 25, 2026.* For boys and girls ages 4-19 who have physical and...
Adaptive Cycling for All Ages & Abilities: Hadley
Hadley, MA, June – August, 2026. Join the State of Massachusetts’ Universal Access Programs adaptive cycling program in Hadley, run by their partner All Out Adventures. * They offer an array of cycles that can...
Northeastern Mass Pop Warner Adaptive Cheer
Winchester, MA, Fall 2026 season, with Winchester Pop Warner. Registration is now open for the 2025 season. This adaptive cheerleading program welcomes athletes from all surrounding towns. For all non-neurotypical children ages 5–18. The program...
Transition to Adulthood Disability Trainings
Webinars, the first Thursday of each month, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Join Diomaris Nieves-Lopez and Jayleene Noyes, Transition Coordinators from the North Shore Area Office of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS),...
Adaptive Kayaking: Worcester
Worcester, MA, August 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the pond....
Adaptive Sailing in Boston
Boston, MA, through October, 2026, with Community Boating. Community Boating’s nationally recognized Universal Access Program allows individuals to take responsibility for their learning, push themselves to overcome challenges, and experience the freedom sailing offers.* With...
Open Swim for Special-Needs Families
Holyoke, MA, Summer, 2026, with the Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults at JERICHO. Free. Family pool time for people with disabilities and their families in the Western Massachusetts communities.* Picnic tables on the grass...
Summer Equine Enrichment: Bridgewater
Bridgewater, MA, August 10 – 14th, 2026, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. Enjoy lots of 1:1 animal time alongside staff: Collaborate with your peers to design and ride your own obstacle course, create...
Accessible Voting Equipment Vendor Fairs
Across Massachusetts, August 10 – 14, 2026. The Massachusetts Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth is inviting blind, low vision, and voters with all disabilities to participate in a series of Accessible Voting Equipment...
Adaptive Canoeing & Kayaking: Western Mass
Goshen, MA, Summer 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the pond. Instruction,...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Cape Ann Communities
Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cape Ann, MA, communities, Summer/Fall 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cape Ann Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health...
Inclusive VOLT Hockey Training Clinic: Newton
Newton, MA, August 13 – 16, 2026. REGISTRATION CLOSES JULY 6, 2026. Open to players of all experience levels, this clinic is designed to build community, sharpen skills, and strengthen the growing volt hockey movement...
Adaptive Surf Therapy for Individuals with Visual Impairments.: Middletown, RI
Middletown, RI, August 8th, 2026, with Amp Surf New England. This is a special surfing clinic for visually impaired athletes in partnership and sponsored in part by the Foreseeable Future Foundation.All people living with a visual...
“EveningStar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, August 14th, 2026, 5 – 7 pm, “Mask Optional” event. Program offers children with special and medical needs the opportunity to enjoy the Boston Children’s Museum in an uncrowded environment, with few other...
Inclusive Sled Hockey Skate Event for Disabilities in Western Mass
Westfield, MA, August 14th, 2026, with CHD’s All In: Barrier-Free Recreation. The Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hocke Hockey offers individuals with disabilities the opportunity to participate in the popular winter sport in an inclusive and supportive...
Inclusive Family Community Day
Becket, MA, August 14th, 2026. For all ages and all abilities. A free, kid-friendly, all-ages Friday afternoon celebrating the Berkshire community hosted by Jacob’s Pillow. The day will feature movement classes led by local teaching...
Train the Trainer for Human Guide & Vision Loss Sensitivity
Holyoke MA & Virtual Group, Applications Due by August 14th, 2026 for August/September program. With the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). * Train the...
Optical Kinetic Art — A Shared Art-making Experience for People with IDD + Their Caregiverss: Northampton
Northampton, MA, August 15th, 2026, with Northampton Center for the Arts. This workshop is designed specifically for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities + their caregivers. It’s an inclusive and supportive class that welcomes everyone...
All Ability Day at the Beach: Revere
Revere, MA, August 15th, 2026, with the Revere Commission on Disabilities. This family-friendly event is accessible, free, and open to the public. Hosted by The Revere Commission on Disabilities, in conjunction with the Revere Parks...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 18th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries....
Evening at Discovery Museum for Children & Adults with Disabilities
Acton, MA, August 15th, 2026, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. A special free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy an accessible and universally designed...
Sensory-Friendly Picnic: Douglas
Douglas, MA, August 15th, 2026, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., with Picnic at the Park in Douglas, MA. The 4th Annual Sensory‑Friendly Community Event, hosted by Picnic at the Park Douglas, a local nonprofit dedicated...
Adaptive Indoor Climbing for For All Ages
Somerville, MA, August 16th, 2026. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the...
iCanBike Adaptive Program: Burlington
Burlington, MA, August 17th – 21st, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. iCan Shine is a non-profit organization that teaches individuals with disabilities to ride a conventional two-wheel bicycle using adapted bike equipment.* This is...
Summer Equine Enrichment: Bridgewater
Bridgewater, MA, August 17 – 21, 2026, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. Enjoy lots of 1:1 animal time alongside staff: Collaborate with your peers to design and ride your own obstacle course, create...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Next Stop: Adventure
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 7: August 17th-August 20th: Next Stop: Adventure. The Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living...
Upcoming Changes to MassHealth
Webinars, August 2026, with HealthCare for All in Boston. In July 2025, Congress passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OB3), which included the largest eligibility and funding cuts to Medicaid (MassHealth here in Massachusetts....
Inclusive Family Fun Day Carnival: Holyoke
Holyoke, MA, August 15th, 2026, with Jericho. For people with disabilities of all ages, their families, caregivers, friends, and anyone looking for an inclusive, accessible community event.The whole family may enjoy• Exciting games• Fun prizes...