Special Needs Disability Events Calendar Massachusetts

Dedham, MA, Friday nights, through 2024. Friday Night Fun Swim Swimming for all ages with special needs. The PathFinder Program is the division of the Dedham Parks & Recreation Department dedicated to providing recreational opportunities[...]

Northbridge, MA, July 22nd – December 8th, 2024, with Northbridge-Uxbridge AYF Football And Cheer. For youth of Northbridge, Uxbridge, and Douglas communities. Please use the contact information below to inquire about appropriate ages. * Practices[...]

Woburn, MA, August 1st – December 15th, 2024, with Woburn Pee Wee Football 2024 Challenger Division. The mission of the Pop Warner Challenger Division is to bring the Pop Warner experience to those special needs[...]

Dartmouth, MA, August – October 2024, with the Dartmouth Youth Football League. DYFL will be offering a Challenger Team for Cheerleadin.  The Challenger Division includes all athletes ages 5 to 18 with physical or mental[...]

Woburn, MA, August 1st – December 31st, 2024, with Woburn Pee Wee Football 2024 Challenger Division. The mission of the Pop Warner Challenger Division is to bring the Pop Warner experience to those special needs individuals.[...]

Winchester, MA, August – December, 2024 with Winchester Pop Warner. Registration closes on September 30th, 2024. This adaptive Cheerleading program welcome athletes from the surrounding towns. For  all non-neurotypical children ages 5 – 18.. *[...]

Brighton, through October 31st, 2024. 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[...]

Millis, MA, September 16th  – October 7th, 2024, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Music therapy experience for grades K – 5 with Mollie Caravello, board-certified music therapist. These groups will be accessible for participants[...]

Gloucester, MA, September 5th – October 24th, 2024, with NAMI Cape Ann (part of the Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness). NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family members of people[...]

Wakefield, MA, September 5th – December 19th, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 13 – 22. Join Certified Adaptive Theater Teacher and Director, Jen Morin, for Drama classes. The class will work on acting,[...]

Brookline, September 5th – November 21st, 2024, with the Brookline Recreation Department. For ages 8+  with special needs. Start date is an estimate. * Flag football is a less intensive adaptation of American Football that allows the[...]

Needham, MA, Fall 2024.  Aiming Beyond Limits CrossFit is a specialty box that offers classes for Kids, Teens and, Young Adults and Adults with all abilities and Disabilities. * There will also be an Inclusive[...]

Worcester, MA, Setember 7th, 2024 – February 23rd, 2024, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. An adapted recreational swim program led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard. Groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games[...]

East Boston, September & October 2024, with Piers Park Sailing. For youth ages 10 and older. Sailing After School is a program for youth to rapidly advance through PPSC’s sailing curriculum with a 4:1 student[...]

Marblehead, MA, September – November 2024. Open to all North Shore towns The Marblehead Youth Football & Cheer Program (MYF) is hosting athletes of all abilities ages 6 and up to join their Inclusive Cheer[...]

Bridgewater, MA, September 7th – November 16th, 2024  with Bridgewater Area Youth NFL Flag Football. The Bridgewater Area NFL Flag Football program will focus on giving your athlete instructional services so that they’re learning the fundamentals[...]

North Attleboro, MA, Fall 2024. Volt Hockey is for people living with physical disabilities, especially those who have limited upper and lower body mobility. All with physical disabilities are encouraged to sign up. * This[...]

Acton, MA, Fall 2024. The Miracle League of Massachusetts’ Miracle League Youth program is for athletes ages 22 and under. * The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping children[...]

South Dennis, MA, through May 2025. An all-inclusive ice hockey team, The Great Blizzards of Cape Cod are an affiliate of The Great Blizzards of Kingston, MA. * The Great Blizzards provides an opportunity for[...]

Norwood, MA, September 7th – November 9th, 2024, with Norwood Challenger Sports. Challenger is partnered with Norwood Youth Soccer to offer TOPS Challenger soccer in Norwood. Open to participants of all abilities aged 5 and[...]

Frankin, MA, September 8th- November 10th, 2024. Free and we welcome to all athletes ages 7 and up, with and without disabilities. Franklin Free Kicks is a unified soccer program run by Franklin Special Olympics. This[...]

Norwood, MA, September 8th – November 3rd 2024. The Skating Club of Boston® believes everyone should have the opportunity to ice skate and is committed to providing positive and supportive programming for all to participate,[...]

Framingham, MA, Fall 2024. Free. CP Soccer New England will once again partner with New England Youth Amputee Soccer this fall to offer free clinics. Soccer training for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic[...]

Pembroke, MA, September 2024 – May 2025, 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[...]

Ispwich, MA, September 8th – October 27th, 2024, with Cape Ann Mariners Inclusive TOPSoccer. Free. Joint Program by Ipswich Youth Soccer, Masco Youth Soccer, and Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer. Community-based program for children and teens with[...]

Acton, MA, September 8th – October 20th, 2024. The Miracle League of Massachusetts’ Adult Miracle League program is for athletes 22 and older. * The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated[...]

Topsfield, MA, through November 24th, 2024. The Special Olympics Massachusetts Walking Club in Topsfield will meet on Sunday’s at Bradley Palmer State Park thru the summer (skipping any major holiday weekends). * All ages welcomed. For[...]

Dover / Sherborn, MA, September 8th – October 20th, 2024. Open to children in any town that are in Pr – 12th grade. Adaptive soccer for children PreK – 12th grade with intellectual, emotional, and[...]

Wellesley, MA, September 8th – October 6th, 2024, with the Wellesley United Soccer Club. US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and[...]

Millis, MA, September 9th – October 7th, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Free. The Millis recreation staff will host an adaptive and inclusive social event for individuals with special needs. * For ages 13[...]

Lexington, MA, April 22nd – June 10th, 2024, with the Lexington Recreation Department. Quickball is a sport that blends baseball, softball and basketball into an exciting sport that emphasizes teamwork, coordination and friendly competition. * For[...]

Wilmington, MA, September 9th – November 4th, June 9th, 2024, with BeyondTops.  Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children with mental and physical disabilities into the community[...]

Lexington, MA, September 9th, 2024, to January 29th, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 16-80 years of age. There are two sets of classes. One meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00[...]

Virtual Series, September 9th – October 17th, 2024, the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity of Watertown, MA. Specifically curated for BIPOC (People of Color) Neurodivergent leaders aged 25 and above, this 5-session series embarks on[...]

Taunton, MA, September 8th – November 4th, with Community Autism Resources. Navigating social situations can sometimes be difficult and confusing. Community Autism Resources has created a space where we can figure things out together in[...]

Ashburham/Leominster, MA, September 9th 2024 – April 21st, 2025. Montachusett Area Special Sports Local Program – 2024 Fall and 2025 Winter Season. The MASS program in the Leominster Area will do soccer, flag football, fitness, senior[...]

Virtual Program with The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell.  Enrolling now for Fall 2024 (September – December). Horizons is a college preparation mentoring program for neurodiverse (e.g. autistic students, students with[...]

Canton / Norwood, MA, September 11th – October 30th, 2024, with the Town of Norwood’s Recreation Department. For ages 8 – 12 an 13+ with disabilities. These Adaptive Karate Classes provide all the same benefits[...]

Brookline, MA, Fall 2024, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. Join them for Forever Young, a social group for individuals 21 years-old and up, a way to make friends and enjoy the area with[...]

Norfolk, MA, September 12th – December 19th, 2024, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22. The Exhale adaptive and inclusive dance program incorporates appropriate dance styles for individuals with special needs.[...]

New Bedford, MA, through June 2025. Adaptive Ballet is an opportunity for children ages 8 and older with special needs to experience the joy of dance and music in a positive and supporting atmosphere; while[...]

Brookline, MA, September 14th – October 19th, 2024,with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. For ages 13th with disabilities and special needs. Enjoy local hiking in the Boston Area. *  This program is designed for[...]

Manchester-by-the Sea, September 14th – December 7th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc Family Resource Center. Ballet de Mar is collaborating with The Northeast Arc Autism Support Center and Family Resource Center to bring dance and[...]

Beverly, MA, September 14th – October 12th, 2024. The Miracle League of the North Shore is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that gives children with disabilities a chance to play baseball as part of a[...]

Concord, MA, September 15th – October 27th, with the Concord Recreation Department.  For ages 5 – 22 with a range of disabilities. In these 1:1 swim lessons, participants will work with American Red Cross Water Safety[...]

Springfield, MA, September 15th – October 28th, 2024, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. For ages: 11-19 years. This program provides recreational and enrichment programs for middle and high school students with[...]

Lexington, MA, September 16th – December 16th, 2024, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP).  Vibrant Voices Chorus will introduce and work on skill development, providing opportunities for young people to develop their musical ailities[...]

Concord, MA, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025. Physical, language, social, cognitive, and musical development are stimulated through musical play in a social group that is celebratory of all ages and skill levels. Each class will[...]

Brookline, MA, September 17th – October 29th, 2024,with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. Join them for a weekly walking club at Chestnut Hill Reservoir. * Each week, they will build on our mileage, intensity,[...]

Millis, MA, Septembe 18th – October 9th, 2024, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Adaptive & Inclusive for youth in grades K – 5. Set up so everyone has an participate in fitness & exercise[...]

Lexington, MA, September 18th – October 23rd, 2024. The Lexington Recreation Department offers this program for ages 6 – 11 and 12- 16 for youth with disabilities. * Adaptive Tennis Lessons are available to children[...]

On line, Fall, Winter 2024 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[...]

Jones Ferry in Holyoke, September 19th – October 31st, with Holyoke Rows and the DCR’s Universal Access Program with the State of Massachusetts. The DCR Universal Access Program is dedicated to providing outdoor recreation opportunities[...]

Cheshire & Hadley, MA, September 20th – October 23rd, 2024. Join the State of Massachusetts’ Universal Access Programs  adaptive cycling program in Hadley, run by their partner All Out Adventures. * They offer an array[...]

Pembroke, MA, September 20th – October 20th. Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 15 and over, no prior experience needed. Clinic will occur on Sunday afternoons, from 1:30 pm to 3 pm, September 22nd, October[...]

Boston, MA, September 24th – November 19th, 2024, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Classes are free and open to participants of all abilities ages 5-21.  Looking for an exciting way to help[...]

Lawrence, MA, with Virtual Options, September 24th – October 26th, 2024, with the Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. Five in-person classes will take place at DEAF Inc. in Lawrence, MA. Five[...]

Brookline, MA, September 24th – November 12th, 2024, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Recreaton Therapy Program. For ages 14+ with disabilities. Featuring Abilities Dance, which uses dance and arts to promote intersectional disability rights. *[...]

Springfield, MA, September 24th – October 29th, 2024, with Kehillah at the JCC in Springfield, MA. For teens and ages adults ages 20+.  This program provides recreational and enrichment programs for adults with different abilities.[...]

Boston, MA, September 25th – November 20th, 2024, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Skating.  Whether your child is learning how to skate or wants to improve their stick handling, passing, and shooting, this program can assist.[...]

Stockbridge, MA, September 27th – October 27th, 2024) The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn. Not a disability specific event. * The[...]

Boston, MA, September 28th – December 7th, 2024, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. During this class your child will learn basic gymnastics skills including forward rolls, beam walks and headstands. * Instructors will use[...]

Springfield, MA, September 2024 – April 2025.  CHDs All In program/Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey program. Programs serve ages up to 16, an 17 and older through adulthood. * Sled hockey, is HOCKEY but sitting down[...]

Marion/Wareham, September 28th – November 16ht, 2024. Tabor Academy and Special Olympics Massachusetts are partnering to host a Young Athletes program. *The student leaders will cover soccer skill. * The Level 2 group will be[...]

Boston, MA, Septembe 28th – November 2nd, 2024. Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 16 and over, no prior experience needed. * Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport. Two players or four players use[...]

Waltham, MA, September 29th – December 14th,  2024. Level 1 Class. Young athletes program for ages 2 to 7 focusing on foundational skills. Program is held at Chapel Hill-Chauncey Hall School in Waltham.  * Young[...]

Marlborough, MA, September 30th 2024 – March 31st, 2025. Join the SOMA Monday night bootcamps. * Program runs every Monday’s from 5:30 pm to 6:15 in Marlboro from fall to end of winter. * All[...]

North Reading, MA – Registration closes on September 30th, 2024. Season runs from September 15th – November 3rd, 2024. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a program for players 4 years of age and[...]

March 2024 – 2025, with the Riverside Family Support Center in Burlington, MA. Do you have an idea, or interest and thought, could this be a product or service? Are you searching for inspiration and guidance[...]

Webinars, every Tuesday through 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The Federation’s Transition team is working with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to tell you about an innovative pilot project, NextGen[...]

In person and online with UMass Lowell, usually the first and second Wednesday of each month throughout 2024. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person[...]

Marlborough, MA, October 2nd – November 20th, 2024. Dance program for athletes ages 16 and over. Program will meet on Wednesday nights from October 2nd thru November 20th,  Yawkey Sports Training Center, Registration is Required[...]

Boston, October 3rd – December 5th, 2024, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. For beginners and seasoned players alike – this tailored training covers essential skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting. * Participants will grow[...]

Boston, September 28th – December 7th,  with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Watch your child build confidence, improve balance and learn the sport of gymnastics in a safe, inclusiveenvironment. * Weekly sessions will be held for[...]

Online, Fall 2024, Winter & Spring 2025, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Free. This group always meets on the first Thursday of the month and is for post-high school Autistic[...]

Webinar, October 3rd, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Guest speaker is Sheilah M. Gauch, Principal and Clinical Director of Dearborn Academy, a therapeutic day school that services students with social/emotional[...]

Hingham, MA, October 3rd, 2024, with the Arc of the South Shore. The guest speakers will be from Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN). They offer ten (10) Licensed Social Workers[...]

Webinars, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join webinars to hear the latest in State and Federal disability news with Maura Sullivan, the Deputy Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts[...]

Worcester, MA, October 4th, 2024, with Deaf Inc of Boston and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. Featuring: Elisa Valles, Dr. Alex Wilkins, Dr. Melissa Anderson. *  Dr. Melissa Anderson. Melissa Anderson is a hearing,[...]

Lexington, MA, Recreation Department, October 4th, 2024. Drums Alive combines exercise with rhythm and movement in a fun and upbeat setting. Drums Alive uses stability balls to create a unique drumming experience that has been[...]

Beverly, MA, September & October 2024, 4 – 5 p.m. time slots only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select[...]

Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 5th, 2024. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied[...]

Boston, MA, October 5th, 2024, 8 – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar Access Morningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only[...]

Boston, MA, October 5th, 2024, with the Northeastern American Sign Language & Interpreting Education Program. Learn about local ASL resources and support local programs. The American Sign Language & Interpreting Education Program curriculum is an[...]

Acton, MA, October 5th, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally-designed museum while[...]

Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm,  with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum will be at low capacity, and sounds and lights will be turned down. This session[...]

Hingham, MA, October 2024, 3 – 4 pm time slots only. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment.[...]

Online with Berkeley School of Music, Boston, MA, October 5th, 2024. The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education SEL–Music Education professional development opportunity offers both synchronous and asynchronous participation options to learn SEL-informed music education[...]

Worcester, MA, October 5th – November 9th, 2024. Special Olympics Massachusetts Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2  – 12 years old. * Program[...]

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Fall 2024, Winter & Spring 2025. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons,  for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings[...]

Hadley, MA, October 2024, with CHD Disability Resources. First and third Monday of each month. Open to anyone 4 years old and over with some upper body strength. Adaptive rock climbing equipment available for use[...]

Scituate, MA, October 7th – November 25th, with Community of Resources for Special Education (C.O.R.S.E. Foundation) and the Scituate Recreation Department.  All-Stars Karate, for kids with special needs, in grades 1-8, is open to all[...]

Webinar, October 7th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Introduction to the New IEP Form- 6:00-7:30 pm. * Review and understand the new IEP form and understand why changes to[...]

Topsfield, October 7th, 2024, 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the Topsfield Fair for families who have family members with autism or sensory processing disorders. * Vendors[...]

Acton, MA, Summer & Fall 2024, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected *[...]

Northampton, MA, October 8th – December 7th, 2024, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an accomplished[...]

Webinar, October 8th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts and the Peabody Public Schools. This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. * Delve into the[...]

Northampton, MA, in Person, October 8th – December 7th, 2024, with Whole Children / Milestones of Western MA. For ages 18+ with special needs. The Boundaries and Relationships class provides students with the building blocks[...]

Virtual Events, Fall & Winter 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.  Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month,[...]

Webinar, October 8th, 2o24. Free. Please join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property,[...]

Northampton, MA, October 8th – December 7th, 2024, in person, with Whole Children / Milestones. The concert unites singers with and without disabilities  of all ages to work toward the common goal of performing in[...]

Northampton, MA, October 8th – December 7th, 2024, in person, with Whole Children. For ages 16+ with special needs. Come cook something up with your friends. * Students work on practical cooking skills while finding[...]

Northampton, MA, October 8th – December 7th, 2024, in person class with Whole Children.. For ages 16+ with special needs. Join us a class that helps you develop your theater skills to prepare for our[...]

Northampton, MA, October 8th – December 7th, 2024, with Whole Children / Milestones. In person, for ages 13 to Adult 12 with special needs. * In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and[...]

Northhampton, MA, October 8th – December 7th, 2024, with Whole Children Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts[...]

Seminarios web, la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales Massachusetts, la Oficina Regional de DDS Central/Oeste, Servicios Comunitarios Multiculturales y Centro se unen para presentar una serie de cinco partes sobre educación especial, en español,[...]

Virtual Events, throughout 2024 & 2025, on the second Tuesday of each month, with the  Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages 13-22 with disabilities[...]

Webinar, October 8th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Nuts and Bolts of CRAs (Child Requiring Assistance) with CPCS (Committee for Public Counsel Services). A CRA case is one where parents, guardians,[...]

Boston, MA, October 8th – November 19th, 2024. Inclusive Pickleball Training Series is for athletes ages 8-25. Tuesdays and Thursdays. October 8th will be an orientation day. * Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport.[...]

Northampton, MA, October 8th – December 7th, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 16+ with special needs. * Move to the sounds of fabulous music at your own pace to improve flexibility, strength, and[...]

Whitehall State Park in Hopkinton, MA, October 9th, 2024. The State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access program offers adaptive and accessible kayaking in small groups in state parks through Waypoint Adventure. * Join UAP for[...]

Webinar, October 9th, 2024, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Webinar, October 9th, 2o24, with the Commonwealth Learning Center in Needham, MA. Career educator and consultant Shadi Tayarani, M.Ed. will discuss the types of assessments used in schools to measure and track reading progress. * Review[...]

Worcester, MA, October 10th, 2024, with the Massachusetts APSE state chapter of APSE, the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst. 2024 Conference theme is Building Your Network. Come prepared to strengthen your networking skills, and connect[...]

Virtual Group, October 10th, 2024, 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[...]

Beartown State Forest, Monterey, MA, October 10, 17 & 24, 2024. Accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriates ages for this offering. * UAP’s adaptive[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Hear how participants and their families can design individualized services to meet their needs through the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice. *[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2024, with UMass Chan Eunice Kennedy Medical School, Shriver Center, and the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health in Worcester. A virtual conversation with Kelley Coleman, author of Everything No[...]

Virtual Event, October 10th, 2024, with the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind. The MCB invites employers to participate in their Virtual Reverse Job Fair, an innovative event designed to connect employers with talented, legally blind[...]

Webinars, October 10th, 2024, and the 2nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA. Are you a: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer?[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2024, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Springfield,MA, Fall & Winter 2024, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+ with different abilities. A board-certified music therapist will engaging children through music to increase social skills such as speech, non-verbal[...]

Needham, MA, October 11th, 2024, with the Charles River Center. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Join in on snacks, fun , dancing and more. * All attendees must be accompanied by a companion * The[...]

Wakefield, MA, October 11th, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 18+.  Grab your party attire and join a night of dancing with friends. * Music will be provided by DJ Kevin Sullivan and light[...]

Providence, RI, October 11th, 2024, 6 p.m. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is hosting an event for their members  at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Registration Deadline: October 1st,[...]

Beverly, MA, September & October 2024, 4 – 5 p.m. time slots only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select[...]

October 12th, 2024, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family friendly, accepting environment[...]

New Bedford, MA, October 12 & 13, 19 & 20, 26 & 27, 10 am – 4 pm, 2024. “Boo at the Zoo” is here to fulfill all your autumnal and mildly eerie Halloween desires. With[...]

Boston, MA,October 12th, 2024, with Easterseals Massachusetts. This free group is open to join at anytime throughout the year. The Youth Leadership Network is open to any youth with a disability 14 to 26. There is[...]

Worcester, MA, October 12th , 2024, with Easterseals Massachusetts. This free group is open to join at anytime throughout the year. The Youth Leadership Network is open to any youth with a disability 14 to 26.[...]

Hingham, MA, October 2024, 3 – 4 pm time slots only. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment.[...]

Taunton, MA, October 12th, 2024, with Community Autism Resources. Navigating social situations can sometimes be difficult and confusing. Community Autism Resources has created a space where we can figure things out together in a non-judgmental[...]

Amherst, MA, October 13th – November 10th, 2024. ACEing Autism offers tennis clinics tailored specifically for children with autism aged 5 to 18. The clinics are designed to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where[...]

Cambridge, MA, October 13th, 2024, with the United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA) at the American Amputee Soccer Association (AASA) Cup. Free. For any age, gender identity, and disability category. Players will have the opportunity to[...]

Springfield, MA, October 13th, 2024. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum, will host Sensory Friendly Saturdays, the second Saturday of each month, 9 am to 11 am. * Sensory[...]

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with the Weymouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council SEPAC.  They will host the Federation for Children with Special needs. This workshop provides an overview of the transition planning process for youth[...]

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with  Think College, Institute for Community Inclusion, at UMass Boston. Presenters: Rachel Adams-Duffy, Allison Hall, Sheila Johnson, UMass Boston. Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month with Think College. * Join a webinar about how[...]

October 15th, 2024, with the Transition Center at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Dr. Lance Clawson, a psychiatrist specializing in Autism and behavioral health, will guide particpants in creating a support plan[...]

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with Fletcher Tilton. Free. Fundamentals of Special Needs Trust Administration, Trustee Responsibilities, and Selecting a Trustee. Introduction and Overview of Special Needs Planning and Trust Administration. Registration is required to https://www.fletchertilton.com/Seminars [...]

Beverly, MA, October 15th – November 19th, 2o24, with the National Alliance Mental Illness Massachusetts Chapter (NAMIMass) and NAMI Cape Ann. A free course for parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional[...]

Manchester, NH, October 15th, 2024. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater[...]

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with the Communinitas Family Support Transition Services of Wakefield, MA. Presented by Mass Advocates for Children. Transition from School to Adult Life: Using the IEP to Create Success. * This workshop[...]

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham. What’s stopping your loved one from getting what they need to be mentally healthy? Is it the steep cost of treatment? The lack of nearby[...]

Virtual Groups, October 16th, and throughout 2024, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Brothers Against Discrimination (B.A.D.): Empowering Young Men With Disabilities is a mentoring program for teens and young men ages 14 to adult. * B.A.D. provides opportunities for[...]

Webinar, October 16th, 2024, with Boston Children’s Hospital Family Education and Advocacy Team.  College Transition Workshop For Deaf & Hard Of Hearing High School Juniors, Seniors And Their Families – , 6:30-8:30 p.m. Learn about:[...]

Virtual Event, October 16th, 2024, 7 p.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’s (MDSC) support group for family members who have a loved one with Down syndrome and a mental[...]

Hurley Family Branch, North Attleboro, MA, October 16th, 2024, with the Hockomock Area YMCA Integration Initiative in North Attleboro. Part of the Financial Group Financial Wellness Series Financial Planning Workshops For Families Of Individuals With[...]

Webinar, October 16th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PAX Tools: Simple Strategies for Teaching Kids Behavior. Do you want to reduce conflict? Have better relationships? Help your children manage their own behavior? You[...]

Boston, MA, October 17th, 2024, with The Arc of Massachusetts. Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts, has decided to retire from his full-time position as of November 1, 2024. Leo’s involement, leadership[...]

Webinar, October 17th, 2024, with the UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) Program. Free. Yenn Purkis, Autistic and ADHD advocate, author and consultant, will talk about their experiences of employment as a[...]

October 17h, 2024, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Recreaton Therapy Program. For ages 10 and older with special needs.  Need a relaxing evening getting your creativity flowing? Join an inclusive Nature Art Night. *  Your[...]

Virtual Meetup, Fall & Winter 2024, with the Massachuetts’ Sibling Support Network. The Sharing Space is a monthly participant-directed event for adult siblings of people with disabilities to share resources with each other and lend[...]

Boston Common Frog Pond, October 18th, 2024. This is not a disability specific event. Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival at the Boston Common Frog Pond. Adults and children[...]

Lexington, MA, Recreation Department, October 18th, 2024. Drums Alive combines exercise with rhythm and movement in a fun and upbeat setting. Drums Alive uses stability balls to create a unique drumming experience that has been[...]

Norwell, MA, October 18th, 2024, with the Arc of the South Shore. For ages 18+ with special needs. Dances are for individuals over the age of 18 and celebrate various holiday and times of the[...]

Burlington, MA, October 18th, 2024, hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in on a sensory friendly trick or treating experience for those with disabilities ages 13 and up. * Jjoin the RecTogether program for[...]

Concord, MA, October 18th – December 17th, 2024, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A slow flow yoga class that encompasses meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises to relax and rejuvenate[...]

Massachusetts State House, Boston, MA, October 18th 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Commission for the Blind and Perkins School for the Bind.  Celebrate the independence of the white cane and help raise awareness of the White Cane[...]

Hingham, MA, October 19th & 19th, 2024. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is an outing for preschool and elementary age kids and includes refreshments and activities in the[...]