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: •...
Challenger Baseball for Adults
Shrewsbury, MA, Spring/Summer 2026, with the Shrewsbury Little League. You do not have to be a Shrewsbury resident to participate. The Adult/Senior Challenger Program is an adaptive baseball program open to any individual with an...
Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Burlington
Andover / Burlington, MA, April – June 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. *...
Challenger Baseball in Woburn for Youth & Adults
Woburn, MA, April 1st – July 31st, 2026, with Woburn Little League/ Challenger Baseball. Free. Woburn League Challenger Division enables players, boys and girls, ages 4 and above, and and Adult League, offers those with physical...
TOPSoccer – Lexington
Lexington MA United Soccer Club, Spring 2026. TOPS (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community based program that is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults that have physical and/or intellectual...
Inclusive Challenger Baseball: North Shore
Lynn, Massachusettds, 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 with...
Beep Baseball for Those with Vision Impairments: Medford
Medford, MA, April 19th – July 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s new beep baseball program, the Boston Strong, is an opportunity for individuals with a visual impairment to learn and...
Challenger Baseball/Softball in Foxboro & Norwood
Foxborough & Norwood, MA, April – June, 2026. Norwood Challenger Sports, with support from Norwood Little League and Foxborough Youth Baseball, offers baseball/softball for children and adults with intellectual and physial challenges ages 6 –...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Burlington
Burlington, MA, May 2nd – August 1st, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Danvers
Danvers, MA, May 3 – July 26th, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program...
Bambino Buddy Ball in Quincy
Quincy, MA, May & June 2026. Free. For players with physical and/or mental challenges, regardless of ability. Sunday afternoons, May through June. Age requirements: 5 years old to 19 years old for players; 12 years...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Newton
Newton, MA, May 5 – July 21st, Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass...
Inclusive Music Therapy for All Ages: Wakefield
Wakefield, MA, may 5th – August 11th, 2026, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place for...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dorchester
Dorchester, MA, May 5 – July 21st, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field.* The 12-week program will...
Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dartmouth
Dartmouth, MA, May 6 – July 229th, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program...
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...
Inclusive Buddy Ball in Greenfield
Greenfield, MA, May 9th – June 20th, 2026, with the Greenfield Recreation Department. Free. Buddy Baseball is a program for children and adults with disabilities, ages 6 – 18+. Each player has a peer Buddy...
Youth Wheelchair Track: West Roxbury
West Roxbury, MA, through August 15th, 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s track program is held on a weekly basis with experienced coaches who can aid athletes in improving their racing...
Accessible Martial Arts Virtual Classes with Easterseals MA
On line, Spring & Summer, 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...
Adaptive Rowing in Holyoke
Holyoke, MA, May – August, 28th, 2026, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join the Universal Access Program for adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program,...
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.*...
Inclusive TOPSoccer: Methuen
Methuen, MA. Fall registration for grades 3-8 closes July 6. Grades PreK-2 closes August 7. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical...
Inclusive Baseball Buddies: Burlington
Burlington, MA, May – June 2026, with Burlington Baseball and Softball. Free. Baseball Buddies is a program for children/adults of all ages with intellectual and physical disabilities ages: 6 & Up. * Designed for children...
Baseball Buddies: Burlington
Burlington, MA, May & June 2026, with the The James Gang (501C3 non profit). This is a 5 week program for all children and adults with physical and Intellectual disabilities. Its an inclusive baseball program...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
S.P.O.R.T. Inclusive Golf: Belmont
Belmont, MA, June – August, May 2026. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) provides activities for individuals with special needs. For ages 12. * Participants of all levels are welcome to enroll.*...
NAMI Cape Cod: Family-to-Family Mental Health Support
Virtual Series, June 8th – July 27th, 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available...
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 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...
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.
NAMI Massachusetts Statewide: Family-to-Family Mental Health Support
Virtual Series, June 18th – August 6th, 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available...
Para Sculling 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 Sculling – This program is for all new or intermediate level para...
“Path to Healing” Peer Group led by Sexual Assault Survivors with Disabilities
The Fourth Tuesday of Each Month, with the Massachusetts Disabled Persons Protection Commission. An independent state agency, the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC) protects adults with disabilities ages 18 through 59 from abuse or neglect...
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...
All Stars Inclusive Skateboarding Clinic
Scituate, MA, June 29th – July 2nd, 2026, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation and the Scituate Recreation Deparment. This program may be full – please check with the host for more information. For those in grade...
“Skyline” Swim: Natick
Natick, MA, June 24th – July 30th, 2026, with the Skyline adaptive program at the Natick Parks and Recreation Department. Serving the Natick Community and surrounding towns with adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals 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...
Youth Leadership Disability Forum: Boston
Boston, MA, June 25th – 29th, 2026, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Free. For youth and young adults with disabilities held annually in Massachusetts and other states across the country. YLF participants build leadership...
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...
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...
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...
Woo Sox Day with the Central Mass Down Syndrome Congress Group
Worcester, MA, June 28th, 2026. Members of the Central MA Down Syndrome Group will attend the WooSox take versus the Toledo Mud Hens.* Ticket purchase will get a reserved seat along the baseline. * After...
Acccessible Performances of “Mrs Doubtfire”
Worcester, MA, June 28th, 2026, American Sign Language. About the show: Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.* American...
Inclusive Sailing Programs for Those with Disabilities
East Boston, Summer 2026 classes, June 29th – August 10th, 2026, with Piers Park Sailing. Classes accommodate youth with disabilities age 6-22 who can enroll at a discounted rate in the Harbor Explorers, Science of...
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101) – What You Need to Know
Southbridge, MA, with Virtual Option, June 29th, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. Free. Live replay of a recorded ARC training led by Rebecca Anderson, DDS family support director. Learn best practices to...
“I’ve Been There” Series – Conversations About the Transition to Adult Life
Webinars with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Last Tuesday of each month through June 2026: June 30. I’ve Been There is a free virtual series where two young adults with disabilities...
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,...
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...
Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship for College Students & Recent Graduates with Disabilities
Application Deadline for the Fall Fellowship Program: July 31, 2026, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities Services in Boston. The goal of the Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship Program is to provide college students and...
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. *...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
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),...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, 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...
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...
Sensory-Friendly Fourth of July in Western Mass
Holyoke, MA, July 4th, 2026, with Jericho. Gather for an evening of reflection, community, and remembrance. Designed to be sensory-friendly and fireworks-free, the celebration offers a peaceful alternative to traditional holiday festivities.* As part of...
“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, July 4th, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a...
A Bug’s World Sensory-Friendly Morning
Providence, RI, July 5th, 2026, 8:00 – 9:00 am. A special sensory-friendly mornings an hour before the Roger Williams Zoo bug’s trail opens to the public.* Designed for those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) 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...
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 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...
Water Safety Lessons
Worcester, MA, July – August, 2026, with the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. Free. These are not disability specific programs. Understanding water safety and learning to swim are absolutely essential. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts has...
Inclusive Fitness Personal Training: Burlington
Burlington, MA, July 6th – August 14th, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. For Ages 12+ with a disabilit. Get your summer strength on – this program aims to help neurodivergent athletes and individuals withdisabilities...
Inclusive & Adaptive Youth Swimming Lessons: Lexington
Lexington, MA, July 6th – 23rd, 2026. With the Town of Lexington Recreation Department .Adaptive swim lessons are designed for individuals ages 4 – 11 with a diagnosed disability or medical condition who require individualized...
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...
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...
Financial Planning for Two Generations: Supporting Aging Loved Ones While Building the Team to Carry On
Webinar, July 7th, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
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...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Where oh Where I Work?
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 1: July 7th-10th: Where oh Where I Work? Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living...
Sensory Friendly Viewing of “Minions & Monsters”
Manchester, NH, July 7th, 2026. 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 lights...
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 Healthy Relationships For Men & Women
Salem, MA, July 8th – 29th, 2026, with Triangle, Inc. Disability Services. Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety (TAPS) for Heathy Relationships for Men & Women. This is a 4-part series is specifically for people served...
Adaptive Canoeing & Kayaking: Western Mass
Goshen, MA, July & 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...
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...