Special-Needs Financial & Legal Events in Massachusetts

Mansfield, MA, March 13th, 2024, with Mansfield Public Schools. Mansfield High School will host its annual Future Planning Fair this month to help students explore career paths and post-secondary opportunities. Thursday, March 13, 2025, from 6:30-8[...]

Danvers, MA, March 13th, 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Maura Sullivan, CEO, Arc of Massachusetts, took on this role in November 2024 after leading Government Affairs for The Arc for a decade. She is also[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2025, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Participants will delve into the impact of sexual trauma on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) from both the perspectives of victims and, in some[...]

Webinar, March 14th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Speakers – Join Gretchen Fishman of the Tri-Town SEPAC to hear about Parent Rights & Procedural Safeguards. This session will provide an in-depth[...]

Brighton, MA, March 15th, 2025, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Each year, Vinfen uses the power of film to raise awareness, foster important dialogue, and fight against the discrimination and stigma so often faced by[...]

Boxborough & Winchester, MA, March 15 – May 10th, 2025, with NAMI Central Middlesex (part  of the Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness). Free. NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family[...]

Providence, RI, March 15th, 2024, at the Providence Performing Arts Theater. This is a story of resilience and friendship, inspired by true events, comes to life through large-scale puppetry, illusion, and magic. Jenny, a young elephant,[...]

Springfield, MA, March 16th, 2025 hosted by CHD Disability Resources. Join the Springfield Thunderbirds will be playing the Bruins for the annual Sensory Friendly Sunday and Autism Awareness game. Exclusive $17 ticket rate for clients,[...]

March 17th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Massachusetts. What do our seniors and caregivers need? How can we support seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? How can day programs be more accessible? Join Deaf[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a complex and largely misunderstood mental health condition. While widely believed to be rare, it is actually more common than[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, March 19th, Boston, 2025. Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an[...]

Webinar, March 19th, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, March 20th, Boston, 2025. Leo and Lucille Frank are a newlywed Jewish couple struggling to make a life in the old red hills of Georgia. When Leo is accused of an unspeakable[...]

Warwick, RI, March 20th, 2025. Hosted by TechACCESS of RI and ATAP Partners. Free and open to the public. Explore innovations, learn from the AT community, and have the opportunity to make some “AT tools”[...]

Webinar, March 20th, 2025, with the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. The host will look at Recognizing and Responding to Epilepsy and Seizures with a particular focus for law enforcement. * Established in 1983, Epilepsy Foundation[...]

Needham, MA, March 21st, 2025, with the Charles River Center. Join a Legislative Breakfast, hosted by Charles River Center and Lifeworks, on Friday, March 21, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. This is an opportunity[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Designed to help parents and providers understand and navigate the special education system. Whether you are supporting families with the process, your child[...]

Acton, MA, March 21 & 22, 7 pm, March 23, 1 pm. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town prom,[...]

March 21st, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Massachusetts. What do our seniors and caregivers need? How can we support seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? How can day programs be more accessible? Join Deaf[...]

Symphony Hall, Boston, March 22nd. Sensory-Friendly Concert: “Sounding Together: An Exploration of Courage, Caution, and Kindness”. Thomas Wilkins, conductor, is an Artistic Partner, Education and Community Engagement, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Germeshausen Youth and Family Concerts[...]

Charlestown, MA, March 22nd, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. Youth Visions of Community: Journey to Self-Discovery explores each person’s unique path to “the good life.” Transition-age youth (14-26), their[...]

Leominster, MA, March 22nd, 2025, with the Leominster Pubic School Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Free event for the whole family. There will be representatives from local family and community agencies and disability programs. * [...]

Winchester, MA, March 24th, 2025, with the Winchester Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Presented by Dr. Kate Radville. A speech-language pathologist and literacy specialist at the MGH Speech and Language Literacy Lab, Dr. Radville will[...]

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[...]

Freeman Kennedy School Library in Norfolk, MA, March 25th, 2025. With the Nofolk SEPAC. For families with children with special needs, it’s crucial to plan for their future. This seminar will equip you with the[...]

Norfolk, MA, March 25th, 2025, with the Norfolk Special Education Parents Advisory Council (SEPAC)l For families with children with special needs, it’s crucial to plan for their future. This seminar will equip you with the essential knowledge[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free Your loved one is ready for therapy, but the waitlist seems endless. You want to support them, but you’re not sure how[...]

Haverhill, MA, March 25th, 2025, with the Haverhill Public Schools. Learn about the transition to adulthood process for students with disabilities. Presenters will be Dr. Matthew Scanlon, Haverhill Public Schools, Special Education Supervisor & Transition Specialist, and Andrea Morris,[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston SpEdPAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. They encourage all families to[...]

Zoom Event, 10:30 a.m., with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Getting Started with Self Direction will be held the fourth Thursday of each month. Joining this groupi  for anyone who wants to learn about[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 1 in their Road Ahead series. This presentation will be focused on transition planning and the various factors that parents must consider[...]

Webinar, June 16, 2022, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Transitions Without Tears – Helping Your Autistic Child with Changes in Routine: An unexpected change in routine is often frustrating. A road being[...]

Boston, MA, March 28th – 30th, 2025. The 23rd George W. Veditz ASL Festival will feature a Vendors Exhibit, Festival Performance, workshops, such as “Languaging: Exploring diverse language use in our Deaf communities”, and an[...]

Acton, MA, March 28th & 29th, 7 pm, March 30th, 1 pm.  Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of a new stage. So when they hear that trouble is brewing around a small-town[...]

Worcester, MA, March 29rd, 2025. Celebrate MDSC’s 41st Annual Conference on March 29, 2025. This event brings together self-advocates with Down syndrome, parents and caretakers, grandparents and siblings, health care professionals, educators and others —[...]

Douglas, MA, March 29th, 2025, with the Simon Fairfield Public Library. Douglas High School Seniors Taylor Morel and Riley Smith will be offering a Blue Envelope Information Session with Douglas Police Officer Brett Fulone and[...]

Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos, del 29 de marzo al 10 de mayo de 2025, con la FCSN en Massachusetts.  Para[...]

Webinar, March 31st, 2025, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Presenter Nicole Simon, Senior Behavioral Consultant, Lurie Center for Autism. Nicole is a behavior analyst using the applied behavior analysis (ABA) framework to[...]

With REquipment of Woburn MA – The application deadline is April 1st, 2025. The REquipment Durable Medical Equipment (DME) & Assistive Technology (AT) Reuse Program, Inc. provides an annual $1,000 scholarship to help fund a student[...]

Virtual Advocacy Events, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Massachusetts. A three-day event dedicated to mental health advocacy. Begin with information sessions on the future of NAMI Mass and on ways to stay[...]

Springfield, MA, April 2nd, 2025, with Autism Connections (Pathlight) of Easthampton & Pittsfield, MA. This Annual Autism Conference is for professionals, families, parents, caregivers, individuals with autism, and exhibitors to learn, inspire and make meaningful[...]

Amesbury, MA, April 2nd, 2025, with the Amesbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).  For Autistic voices, caretakers, advocates and allies. This is the SEPAC’s first city event to connect the autistic community and for[...]

Seminario web, Miercoles, 4/2/25,  con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Regístrese ahora para el taller de PPAL Los talleres de PPAL están destinados ÚNICAMENTE a padres / cuidadores / familiares / socios familiares de[...]

Webinar, April 3rd, 2025, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Autistic individuals often struggle communicating effectively, especially with people they don’t know. In crisis situations, they may be anxious about what is going on[...]

Webinar, April 3, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Speakers – Join Ellen Chambers, Cyndi Moore, Gretchen Fishman, and Ben Tobin for an in-depth exploration of mediation as a tool to secure[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 3rd, 2025, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport and the Merrimack Valley Citizen’s Advisory Board to the Department of Developmental Services. Free. The hosts will be recognizing our local legislators, honoring[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA.  Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a complex and frequently misunderstood condition: while often associated with the horrors of war, anyone who has witnessed or experienced[...]

Boston College, Boston, MA, April 4th, 2025, with Campus School at Boston College Campus School. Conference for Families and Professionals – Perspectives on Parenting Children with Extensive Support and Medical Needs. SPEAKERS * Nancy Frates –[...]

Westborough, MA, April 4th, 2025, with the The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools.  This is a professional conference for networking and informational purposes, not intended for students and families. MAAPS is the association[...]

Nashua, NH, April 4th – 6th, 2025 . The Spina Bifida Association of New England (SBAGreater NE)  Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England Teen Empowerment Weekend is for students grades 6 – 12 and[...]

Webinar, April 4th, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Speaker Musu-will draw from her 15+ years of experience supporting families and children with developmental disabilities. * Learn how her collaboration with Developmental[...]

Lynn, MA, April 5th, 2025, with the Lynn Disability Network. Celebrate Autism Acceptance Day. Join the community in raising awareness and promoting acceptance for individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. This event will provide[...]

Norfolk, MA, April 5th, 2025, with the Norfolk, MA Police and Fire Depts. The Norfolk, MA Police and Fire Depts are hosting a walk/run and sensory friendly kids event. Meet first responders and explore emergency[...]

Virtually and in Person, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Their 2024-2025 program will include 8 monthly, online, parent sessions and two in-person Curriculum Days. Workshops cover academic topics and[...]

Medfield, MA, April 5th, 2025.  Free. Massachusetts Miss Amazing provides opportunities for girls and women with disabilities across Massachusetts to build self-esteem. The mission of Miss Amazing is to give girls and women with disabilities[...]

Webinar, April 6th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Presented by Advocate Caitlin Thomas, LLC, BSN, RN Child & Adult Social Security Disability Representation. Caitlin will discuss: -Best practices for age 18 +[...]

In Massachusetts, CT & NH, April 6th, 2025. Bunny Cares events allow people of all ages and abilities to enjoy Bunny Magic photo experiences in an inclusive environment that improves comfort, enjoyment and participation among children[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 2025, with Work Without Limits at UMass Chan in Shrewsbury, MA. John Robinson, CEO of Jobs Ability will overview and demonstrate the Our Ability Jobs Board for existing and prospective subscribing organizations[...]

Northampton, MA, April 7th, 2025, with ReConnect Western with the support of Northampton Public Schools & Northampton High School PTO. Free and Open to Northampton & Surrounding Communities. A Community Conversation on Youth Mental Health[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Presented by Anne Arnett: Anne will discuss the impact of ADHD on behavior, the brain, learning, challenges, medications, and recommendations for IEPs/504[...]

Boston, MA, April 8th, 2025, with Advocates for Autism of Massachusetts. 10TH Annual Autism Advocacy Day: Advocating for Rights and Opportunities across the Spectrum of Need. Tuesday, April 8, 2025 – 10:30AM | Great Hall,[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with Understanding Our Differences in Newtonville, MA. Feeling like every interaction with your child becomes a battle? Incentives and consequences losing their impact? Helping children with challenging behaviors begins with understanding[...]

Webinars, Winter & Spring, 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. * Some of the hot topics[...]

Webinar, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Join a round table discussion with Rania Markham, Founder of Families Like Ours and the Department of Disabilities (DDS). Come learn[...]

Waltham, MA, April 8th, 2025, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield. The event will feature a panel on which Michael Weiner, Amy Weinstock, and Karen Mariscal will field and answer questions on many[...]

Virtual Event, April 8th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. * Learn more about the Massachusetts’[...]

Virtual Event, April 9th, 2025, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington, MA. Free. Caring for an individual with a disability can feel overwhelming at times. Keeping track of doctors’ recommendations, referrals, specialists, therapy goals,[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, 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[...]

Boston, MA, April 9th – 11th, 2025, with the Profound Autism Alliance. The Profound Autism Summit conference brings together leaders from the areas of research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, and education to discuss the needs and[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, 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,[...]

Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 11th – 13th, 2025, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field of[...]

Framingham, MA, April 11th, 2025. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Middlesex West area office Citizens Advisory Board (CAB) is hosting a Legislative Breakfast to dialog with state legislators on how to improve and enhance community[...]

Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, MA, April 12th, 2025, 11 a.m. performance.  The sensory-friendly performance is specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental,[...]

Watertown, MA, April 12th, 2025, with Deaf Inc., of Boston. Whether yJoin us for The Seven Wonders of ASL—an immersive workshop experience designed for interpreters, interpreting students, and advanced ASL learners. With seven interactive workshops,[...]

West Roxbury, MA, April 12th – August 9th, 2025, 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[...]

Webinar, April 14th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurdiversity, in Watertown,, MA. This 90-minute workshop will address common misconceptions, investigate autistic identity, and explore autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. * This presentation will[...]

Virtual Session, April 15th, 2025. The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.  This grant is administered by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD). The[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to[...]

North Attleboro, Hockomock Area YMCA, April 16th, 2025.  Part of a free financial wellness education series, addressing the financial management and planning issues unique to the families of individuals with special needs. * Speakers will[...]

Webinar, Miercoles, 4/16/25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Planificación Para una Crisis de Salud Mental: Camino Hacia la Prepara. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2025, with Learning Prep School in West Newton, MA. Part 2 in their Road Ahead series. As students who have received services on IEPs and 504 plans enter the postsecondary arena, the[...]

Webinar, April 17th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc of Massachusetts’ Government Affairs team for a webinar focused on the federal landscape and their advocacy efforts. This session will recap The Arc’s[...]

Boston Museum of Science, April 17th, 2025, along with Perkins School for Blind in Watertown. Free. The Museum and Perkins School for the Blind team up for this program highlighting how end-to-end accessibility is crucial[...]

Webinar, April 17th, 2024, with NAMI Middlesex in Acton, MA.  The local NAMI National Alliance on Mental IllnessCentral Middlesex MA affiliate is gathering representatives from the South Asian community in Massachusetts to consider the opportunity[...]

Webinar, April 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Free Parent/Guardian Training. As caregivers for children with special challenges, obtaining timely information is crucial for your loved one’s security, success, and above all, their[...]

Roxbury, MA, April 19th, 2025, with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free; For parents / caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. Gain critical information and support during this time[...]

Deadline – April 20th, 2025. Partners for Youth With Disablities (PYD) in in Somerville is partnering with GEICO to award ten young adults with disabilities the GEICO Changemaker Scholarship to support them in furthering their[...]

Wellesley, MA, with the Doug Flutie Foundation for Autism. The Flutie Foundation is partnering with the B.A.A. in hosting the first-ever Sensory-Friendly Viewing Zone at the 2025 Boston Marathon® . The Sensory-Friendly Viewing Zone at[...]

Randolph, MA, April 22nd, 2025. 6 – 9 p.m. Autism, the Way I See It – Open to the Public. Higashi School presents Dr. Temple Grandin, a world-renowned autism spokesperson, scientist, and inventor, has served[...]

Cheshire, MA, April 23rd, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program: The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join the Arc of Massachusetts as they explore the state of autism today. Their lively panel of professionals with lived experience will discuss the types of[...]

Webinar, 4/23/25, con Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Herramientas PAX: Estrategias Simples para Mantener un Mejor Manejo a las Emociones de Nuestros Hijos. * ¿Qué son las herramientas PAX? Las herramientas PAX son una colección de[...]

Virtual Session, April 23rd, 2025. The Municipal ADA Improvement Grant provides funding to Massachusetts cities and towns to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.  This grant is administered by the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD).[...]

Zoom Event, 10:30 a.m., with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Getting Started with Self Direction will be held the fourth Thursday of each month. Joining this groupi  for anyone who wants to learn about[...]

Rockland, MA, April 24th & 15th, 2025, with Special Hockey International and The Great Blizzards of Massachusetts Special Hockey. All special hockey teams from around the world are welcome to participate in the SHI Boston[...]

Webinar, April 24th, 2025, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. [...]

Worcester, MA, April 24th, 2025. The UMass Epilepsy Education Conference at WorcLab in Worcester allows patients and families impacted by epilepsy to learn, share, ask and connect. Topics: Epilepsy & Memory, What your provider wants to know from[...]

Virtual Event, April 24th, 2025, with the Autism Program at the Boston Medical Center. The BMC (Boston Medical Center) Autism Program is hosting a Virtual Autism Resource Fair on Thursday, April 24th, from 1-3pm. *[...]

Canton & Weston, MA, Spring through Fall 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Golf for All runs year-round programming for veterans, people with autism, Parkinson’s Disease, spinal cord injuries and paralysis, cerebral[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 26th, 2025, with the Haverhill Senior Center.  TOUCH-A-TRUCK EXPERIENCE Climb aboard fire trucks, police cruisers and highway department vehicles.  Meet the real-life heroes who keep Haverhill safe. PROJECT LIFESAVER REGISTRATION – A[...]

Franklin Senior Center, Franklin, MA, April 26th, 2025, 11 am – 2 pm with the Franklin, MA, Disabities Commission. Free. The Franklin Disabilities Commission invites the public to their 2024 “Disability Expo”. This expo will[...]

Canton, Weston, MA, Spring, Summer & Fall, 2025. 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 adaptive[...]

Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA, April 27th, 2025. Free. Join the New England Patriots Wheelchair Football Team inside the Patriots practice facility. Learn how to throw a spiral, roll out for routes, meet the team and[...]

Boston, MA, April 28th – September 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts’s DCR Universal Access Program. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors[...]

Webinar, April 28th, 2025, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham. Free. Designed to improve understanding of the various ways ADHD presents, to illuminate the reasons ADHD is often missed in young people as well[...]

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, 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[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance  of Natick, MA. Free. The presenter will be Catherine Boyle from Autism Housing Pathways, who will walk families through the range of affordable and subsidized housing options[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Canton, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join guest speakers Massachusetts Advocates for Children to hear an overview of special education legal requirements to address the unique needs of[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Is your teen withdrawing from activities they once loved? Spending more time alone in their room? Having trouble feeling joy?  In[...]

Blackstone, MA, April 30th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Unviersal Access Program.  The UAP’s adaptive cycling program offers an array of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent[...]

Danvers, MA, Liberty Tree Mall, 11 am – 4 pm, April 30th, 2025, with the Northeast Arc and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Free. Learn about a range of assistive technology products from 30[...]

Wakefield, MA, April 30th, 2025, with Communitas Family Support. Come bring the whole family to destress and relax with therapy dogs from Pets and People. They will bring 3-5 therapy teams to pet and interact[...]

Westborough, MA, April 30th, 2025, with the Westborough Public Library. Caregivers of children with autism & disabilities frequently express frustration when teaching self-care skills. Occupational Therapists are consulted when a skill is needed in the[...]

Deadline, April 30th, 2025. . The SBAGNE Board of Directors is now accepting applications for the Annual Jean Driscoll Award. SBAGNE offers this award of up to $1,000 as a tribute to Jean Driscoll, an[...]

Webinar, May 1st, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc of Massachusetts’ Government Affairs team for a webinar focused on the federal landscape and their advocacy efforts. This session will recap The Arc’s[...]

Virtual Event, May 1 & 22nd, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston.  DEAF, Inc is starting to plan for agency’s future – figuring the next strategic plan for 2026-2028. But first, we at DEAF, Inc.[...]

Andover, MA, May 1st, 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). Presenter Jennifer Leighton, M.A., CCC-SLP, has been a Speech-Language Pathologist for 30+ years. She spent the first ten years of her career[...]

Cheshire, MA, May 2nd – 30th, 2025. 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[...]

Apply by May 2nd, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. APPLE (Advancing Parent / Professional Leadership in Education) is a free, virtual training program that brings SEPAC members, school staff, and[...]

Webinar, May 2nd, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. This session provides an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed care principles and the Stages of Change Model, equipping participants with tools to meet clients[...]

Beverly, MA or Virtual Option, May 3rd, 2025, with Endicott College of Beverly, MA. Free. For families of individuals diagnosed with autism and BCBA professionals, find current and practical information about living with autism. Key[...]

Virtually and in Person, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Their 2024-2025 program will include 8 monthly, online, parent sessions and two in-person Curriculum Days. Workshops cover academic topics and[...]

Marlborough, MA, May 3rd, 2025, witht the Marlborough Public Schools SEPAC.  Join the Marlborough SEPAC’s Sensory Friendly Touch A Truck on Saturday, May 3rd from. 1-3pm. They will have: -Demonstrations – Resources – Arts &[...]

Watertown, MA, May 3rd, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind . Free. The Early Connections Conference brings together families with children from birth to age 7 who are blind, deafblind, or low-vision, including those[...]

Webinar, May 5, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Southbridge, MA, and Webinar option, with the Seven Hills Southbridge Familky Support Center, May 5th, 2025, Explore the various options available for ensuring the safety and well-being of your loved ones, providing valuable insights into[...]

Marlborough, MA, in person on May 5th, Virtual Session, May 6th, 2025. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Virtual program, May 6 – 20th, 2025, with Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The FCSN is offering a free, three-part training series in Portuguese for families of children in special education.[...]

Webinar, May 6th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that shapes how individuals experience and connect with the world around them. While signs often emerge in[...]

Wakefield, MA, May 7th – June 25th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16+ with all disabilities. This 8 week session will consist of learning different signs, watching videos, and practicing with other[...]

Webinar, May 7th, 2025, with Bridgewell Family Support Center in Peabody, MA. Hosted by Cheryl Ryan Chan. Every single one of us has people in our lives that we rely on; it’s part of the human experience.[...]

Webinar, May 8th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation. he Accessible Trails Public Forum is an opportunity for people with disabilities, their loved ones, accessibility advocates, trail designers, and land managers[...]

Virtual Session, May 8th – 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention is hosting community listening sessions[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Join a series of engaging sessions to learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides[...]

Webinar, May 8th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join a webinar about the breadth and importance of programs funded by Medicaid. These supports allow individuals with disabilities to stay safe and have meaningful lives[...]

Waltham, MA, May 10th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, May 10th, Boston, 2025. A musical about growing up and growing old , KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards. Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with[...]

Somerville, MA, May 11th, 2025. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts (ACG) is hosting a youth adaptive climbing clinic is for children ages 5 – 17. Youth are encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers[...]

Colonial Theater at Emerson, May 11th, Boston, 2025. A musical about growing up and growing old , KIMBERLY AKIMBO is the winner of 5 Tony Awards. Kimberly is about to turn 16 and recently moved with[...]