Special-Needs Financial & Legal Events in Massachusetts

Webinar Series, Fall/Winter 2025,  with Autism Housing Pathways of Winchester, MA. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series in which families are guided through materials that will help them to determine what housing[...]

Marlborough, MA, with webinar option, October 23rd, 2025, with Fletcher Tilton. Join an in-depth seminar designed for families, trustees, and professionals involved in the administration of Special Needs Trusts. This program will provide both a[...]

Webinar, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, October 28th, 2025. Free. 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, keep[...]

Webinar, October 28th, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Workshop Series. Presented by Sarah Jefferson, Mass Family Voices Coordinator, The Federation for Children with Special[...]

Webinar, October 29th, 2025, with the Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee in Boston. Has your child been unfairly suspended or expelled from school? Hear from advocates from Mental Health Legal Advisors Committee on the rights you[...]

Webinar, October 30th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Learn about ways to support people with disabilities in making decisions about their lives. In Massachusetts, when a person turns 18 years old,[...]

Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, November 6th & 7th, 2025. 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[...]

Webinar, November 5th, 2026, with the Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Presented by Marcia Brennan, Disability Resource Specialist. This virtual, educational workshop will guide you through various housing options for individuals and families in[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Webinar, November 6th, 2025, 1 p.m. with the Boston Center for Independent Living.  In January, One Care benefits will change and may be reduced, due to federal changes. One Care may be affected by new[...]

Webinar, November 6th, 2025, with PLAN of MA & RI. Learn about Special Needs Trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future. Learning Objectives: Understand the purpose of a[...]

Webinar, November 9th – 11th, 2025, presented by Employment First Massachusetts.  This 3-day training focuses on how work earnings affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare, subsidized housing, food stamps,[...]

Webinar, November 11th, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Workshop Series. Presented by Karen B. Mariscal, Esq., Mariscal Special Needs Law. This training will help[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, 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 every[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Webinar, November 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. What You Need to Know – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services will provide this live webinar for individuals and families of[...]

Webinar, November 13th, 2025,  with the Mass Family Leadership Series. Learn how to share your personal testimony to advocate for your loved ones and influence positive change. Master the art of communicating your family’s unique[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2025. Free. 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, keep[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2025, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Workshop Series. Presented by Dotty Foley, advocate and trainer with extensive experience supporting inclusive communities and[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. What You Need to Know – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services will provide this live webinar for individuals and families of[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2025, with Bridgewell Family Support Center of Peabody. Presented by Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities Transition Coordinators: Diomaris Nieves-Lopez and Jayleene Noyes. * Discuss the differences between a Transition Coordinator and a[...]

Providence, RI, November 22nd, 2025, 12 p.m performance. Please note that children under the age of 5 are not permitted in the theater. his performance is modified and designed for people with autism, sensory processing[...]

Webinar, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Sep 16, 2025 – Know Your Rights: The DDS Appeals Process. 1:30PM.  Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century[...]

Thomaston, CT, November 30th, 2025, 12 pm and 2:15 pm, with the Railroad Museum of New England.  This Autism-friendly version of their Santa Express train ride is considered judgement-free with sensory considerations (lowered volume for[...]

Bristol, RI, through December 1 – 23, 2025, by scheduled appointment, with the James D. Rielly Foundation. Free. The Bristol Santa House welcomes the public but their core mission is serving families with special needs[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Worcester, MA, December 4th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Free. This is a conference dedicated to increasing the knowledge around finance for staff and advocates working with individuals with disabilities. This conference[...]

Canton, MA, December 2025. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more space to explore[...]

December 5th – 18th, 2025, Manchester, New Hampshire. *This family event is NOT a sensory-friendly or disability specific event – please see below for accessibility information.  Grab your jammies, hop on in and join a[...]

Boston, December 5th, 2025, 1:30 p.m. performance. This performance and in-theater experience is designed to welcome guests who are neurodiverse, have sensory sensitivities, and need additional accessibility accommodations to enjoy the ballet. * This one-of-a-kind performance[...]

Boston, December 6th, 2025. Inclusive and sensory-friendly holiday concert. Holiday Pops has all your festive favorites in a welcoming environment designed for families and people with sensory sensitivities alike * Modifications for the performance include:[...]

Beverly, MA, December 6th, 2025, at the Trustees of Longhill.  This program offers dedicated time slots with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a limited[...]

North Weymouth, MA, December 7th, 2025, with the Arc South Shore of Hingham, MA. The 5th Annual Holiday Festival Featuring Winter Sleigh Rides is an inclusive family event that requires ticket purchases for specific times.[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, 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 every[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Canton, MA, December 2025. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more space to explore[...]

Canton, MA, December 2025. A a gentle, less crowded, supported experience geared towards individuals with sensory needs. Each time slot will have a smaller number of tickets available, meaning you’ll have more space to explore[...]

North Andover, MA, December 14th, with the Trustees at Stevens Coolidge. This program offers dedicated time slots with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. Any family that would benefit from a[...]

Worcester, MA, December 17th, 2025. Sensory Performance at 4 pm only. This year’s production features  fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Boston, December 18th, 2025, in partnership with the Vilna Shul and Combined Jewish Philanthropies.  This is not a disability specific event, however The MFA offers a wide range of accessibility to visitors, including wheelchair acesss,[...]

Worcester, MA, December 21st, 2025 2 pm performance only.  This year’s production features  fresh scenery creating the perfect playground for state-of-the art projections and innovative lighting design. Featuring original music composed by Worcester’s own Steve[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Application opens in January 2026, and closes in February, 2026, with the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick, MA. For schools and organizations in Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island and Connecticut. * The Allison Keller[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, 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 every[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, 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 every[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Sudbury, MA, March 4th, 2026, with Academy Metrowest. This workshop equips parents of students with IEPs or 504 plans to navigate disagreements with their school districts—while keeping the focus where it belongs: on their child’s needs.[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, 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 every[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]