Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant
Deadline to Apply is May 21st, 2026. For autistic self-advocates over the age of 13 living in the United States. The Flutie Foundation can provide grants to autism self-advocates 15 years of age and older...
Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program for Individuals w/ Paraplegia or Quad/Tetraplegia from Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder
With SCIboston. SCIboston has announted the continuation of its quality of life grant program for individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder and will rename it The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program. The Travis Roy...
Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts’ Families
Webinars, May 12th – June 9th, 2026, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. This virtual meeting meets...
Disability Housing Options
Webinar, May 21st, 2026, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers, other service providers,...
Disability Housing Options
Webinar, May 21st, 2026, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers, other service providers,...
Adult Family Care (AFC) for Western Mass Families
Webinar, May 26, 6:30 p.m., 2026, with ServiceNet of Northampton, MA. Free. If you’re providing care for an adult 18+ at home and need financial assistance and support, this Adult Family Care (AFC) virtual information...
Legislative Breakfast with The Providers of Central Massachusetts
Worcester, MA, May 28th, 2026. Free. Hosted by Venture Community Services of Sturbridge, MA. Join the Providers of Central Massachusetts for our 35th Annual Legislative Breakfast. This year’s theme, “Staying the Course,” reflects a critical...
Special Needs Kids Protection Planning Workshop
Westford, MA, May 28th, 2026, with We Rock The Spectrum. If something happened to you tomorrow, would your kids be protected? It’s a small investment of time, but an essential investment in your family. Kids...
Mental Health Support in College: What’s Changing & What to Do About It
Webinar, May 28th, 2026, with the Ruderman Foundation in Boston. Join the Ruderman Family Foundation and The Public Good Projects for a timely webinar discussion: Mental Health Support in College: What’s Changing & What to...
Family Leadership Story Hour
Virtual Event, June 1st, 2026, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Listen to the story of a Family Leadership Series graduate. Hear what compelled her and her son, John, to advocate for inclusion within school...
Metro DDS 101 with a Mandarin Chinese Interpreter
Webinar, June 3rd, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). DDS Metro Region will be providing a virtual DDS 101/What You Need to Know session with a dedicated Mandarin Chinese interpreter. Topics will...
Centering Students, Families & Family Support Staff in the IEP Process
Webinar, June 5th, 2026, with the Children’s Trust in Boston. This Family Support Friday session supports families, providers, and programs in building more inclusive, collaborative individualized education program (IEP) experiences. * Participants will learn how...
Disability Legislative Breakfast
Needham, MA, June 5th, 2026, with Lifeworks, The Charles River Center and Riverside Community Care. Meet legislators, advocates, and community members for an important conversation on disability services and policy.* This is an opportunity to...
All About ABLE Accounts
Webinar, June 10th, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Waltham, MA. This session covers ABLE (529A) Accounts, their uses, and how they interact with special needs trusts. Participants will learn: * What an ABLE...
Charting the LifeCourse Series
Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, June 10th & 17th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Rewarding Work: Streamline the Caregiver-Hiring Process
Webinar, June 11th, 2026, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center Peabody. For anyone hiring their own care or eligible for services through DDS, as well as providers and support staff serving the Northeast region. Learn...
Advocating for Older Adults & People with Disabilities Conference
June 11th, 2026, with National Association of Social Workers – Massachusetts Chapter. This conference will examine the growing challenges facing adults who age or live with disabilities without strong support systems. Keynote Presentation “Liberty, Justice...
Guardianship & Conservatorship Planning
Webinar, June 16th, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Plan for the future of your special needs child.Learn about the differences between guardianship and conservatorship, the responsibilities involved, and how these legal supports can help protect and advocate...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, July 30th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, August 20th & 27th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, September 10th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Statewide Commission on Disability Meeting
Webinar, October 8th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability. Join the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) to learn about MOD’s support and resources for local Commissions on Disability (COD), including new initiatives; meet other...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
“A View from All Sides” Family Support Training Conference
Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, October 21st & 22nd, 2026. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 5th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...