Special-Needs Financial & Legal Events in Massachusetts

Applications accepted July 1st – September 30th, 2023, with the Genesis Foundation of MA. A limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with genetic disorders,[...]

Webinar, July 5th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. What started during COVID has led to an annual summer event of SEPAC Summer School.  A topic will be introduced[...]

Webinar July 6th, 2023, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. In this previously recorded session, Dr. Fairlee C. Fabrett shares ways to support child and adolescent mental health, offers tips to initiate conversations about well-being,[...]

Hingham, MA, July 6th, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

July 8th – August 24th, 2023, Ayer, Boston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Milton, Stoneham, Waltham. With Waypoint Adventure. Waypoint Adventure makes kayaking programs accessible by utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, selecting accessible locations, recruiting & training volunteers, and creating[...]

July 8th – August 24th, 2023, Ayer, Boston, Cambridge, Lincoln, Waltham, with Waypoint Adventure . Free. For youth with disabilites up to age 21. Please check ages for adults. * Waypoint Adventure makes kayaking programs[...]

In-person at the State House or Virtually, July 11th, 2023 – Testimony Registration is Due July 7th. The Joint Committee on Housing will take testimony on the Affordability bills. * To register to testify, please provide contact[...]

Virtual Event, July 12th, 2023, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. Free And Open To The Public. The Disability Law Center is looking for your expertise on the issues you face as a person[...]

Webinar, July 12th, 2023, with the Seven Hills Family Support Centers. RCAP Solutions is a non-profit organization providing a wide array of independent living and safe housing programs to assist people with disabilities throughout Central[...]

Webinar, July 12th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. What started during COVID has led to an annual summer event of SEPAC Summer School.  A topic will be introduced[...]

Weston, MA, July 15th, 2023. Entry Deadline: June 16. Participants must be a minimum of age 8 as of June 25. Paralympic Swimming events will be conducted as independent heats with mixed gender without regard to age.[...]

Online, through September 1st 2023, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Virtual and in person options. An intensive training program designed to provide families and professionals with a[...]

Boston City Hall Plaza, MA, July 18th, 2023, with the City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities.  The City of Boston Mayor’s Commission for Persons with Disabilities invites you to honor the 33rd[...]

Webinar, July 19th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. What started during COVID has led to an annual summer event of SEPAC Summer School.  A topic will be introduced[...]

Hingham, MA, July  20th, 2023. This event is intended for families with disabilities, providing a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory friendly environment. * Any family that would benefit from a limited capacity visit[...]

Webinar, July 25th, 2023, with the Autism Alliance of Framingham, MA. Free Summer Parent Series with the Language and Play Project. All age groups and all levels are welcome to attend this series. Throughout this[...]

Springfield, MA, July 25th, 2023, with Kehillah at the Springfield JCC. Free. Kehillah families, parents, and caregivers are invited to discuss Positive Behavior Supports and Community Resources. * This panel will break down information to[...]

Webinar, July 25th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts.  Leo Sarkissian, Executive Director of The Arc of Massachusetts, will have guests join him live or via pre-recorded messages talking about the Americans with Disabilities Act[...]

Webinar, July 26th, 2023, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. What started during COVID has led to an annual summer event of SEPAC Summer School.  A topic will be introduced[...]

August 1st – September 15th, with the Massachusetts’ Office on Disability. The Massachusetts Office on Disability Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Cycle Opens August 1. This grant offers funding for your city or town’s accessibility projects[...]

Acton, MA, Deadline for Fall 2023 is August 3rd. Dates are approximate. Please check with the host for updates. The Miracle League of Massachusetts’ Miracle League Youth program is for athletes ages 22 and under.[...]

Webinar, August 3rd, 2023, with the North Reading, MA, SEPAC. Navigating IEPs can be challenging.  But if you know what to ask for- and how to ask for it – this can help a lot.[...]

Westfield, MA, August 5th 2023. With The Center for Human Development (CHD) All In program and the Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey team. There is an open sled hockey skate at Amelia Park Arena in Westfield[...]

Webinar, August 8th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Office on Disability. The Massachusetts Office on Disability Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Cycle Opens August 1. This grant offers funding for your city or town’s accessibility projects and[...]

Easton, MA, August 12, 2023. This event was rescheduled from it’s original April 30th, Autism Acceptance month 2023 date.  All donations will benefit Raising Harts – Sponsorship dollars go directly to programming, events, and fulfilling[...]

Campagnone Park in Lawrence, MA, August 12th, 2023. Resources, Health and Disability Expo. An opportunity to dance, laugh, play like children and with your children, Raffles, music with the Blacks of the Rumba giving love[...]

Webinar, August 16th, 2023, with the Asperger/Autism Network of Watertown, MA. Free. This presentation on Special Needs Trusts will explain what a Special Needs Trust is, why opening one is beneficial to you and your[...]

Boston, August 20th, 2023.  A special performance benefitting the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and in partnership with Rodman for Kids. Slight modifications will be made to the Blue Man Group performance including reduced sound[...]

Webinar, August 22nd, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what we need[...]

Peabody, MA, August 23rd, 2023.  Join MassNAELA, Northeast Arc, and other members of Massachusetts’s disability advocacy community for a screening of “Lives Worth Living,” a documentary film about the disability rights movement in the United[...]

Webinar, August 23rd, 2023, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. Free. For parents, caregivers, educators, and community members of all ages. Parent coach and author Caroline Maguire, will share “social sleuthing” strategies and tools to help[...]

Beverly, MA, with the Northshore Education Consortium. Free professional development workshop on Youth Substance Use sponsored by the Essex County Community Foundation. PDPs / CEUs will be provided.  Learn trends, brain research and effective strategies to[...]

Webinar, August 24th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Dr. Michelle Palumbo and Dr. Robyn Thom from the Lurie Center at Massachusetts General Hospital will present on depression in Down syndrome. * What are the[...]

Boston, MA, April 17th, 2025, hosted by the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick. Free entry for people with Autism and their families. STARS of the Spectrum is a sensory – inclusive club night at one[...]

Fenway Park, Boston, August 24th, 2023, hosted by the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick. Free entry for people with Autism and their families. The Flutie Foundation is celebrating their collective impact in the autism community[...]

Virtual Event, August 25th, 2023, with the DCR Universal Access Program. Topic – Learn About Universal Access Outdoor Camping in Massachusetts State Parks The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor[...]

Webinar, August 29th, 2023, with the Autism Alliance of Framingham, MA. Free Summer Parent Series with the Language and Play Project. All age groups and all levels are welcome to attend this series. Throughout this[...]

Webinar, August 31st, 2023, with Community Autism Resources in Taunton, MA. Join Community Autism Resources a conversation about learn about the services CAR offers, and how and why it is IMPORTANT to apply for DDS[...]

Northampton, MA, September 12th, 2023, with Family Empowerment of Northampton, MA.  Join Family Empowerment, Hampshire County’s Family Support Center and Melanie McLaughlin for a discussion about health insurance options, eligibility, and special programs. The workshop[...]

Haverhill, September 17th, 2023. Hosted hosted by South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation and South Shore YMCA. * The South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation is a 501(c3) non-profit organization established to promote wheelchair tennis throughout Southeastern[...]

Webinar, September 19th, 2023, with Commonwealth Autism Services of Plainville, MA. Home Safety 101 Training equips parents with fundamental knowledge and practical tips to create a safer home environment for their children. * This training[...]

Webinar, September 19th, 2023, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. The Charles River Center’s Department of Developmental Disability Services (DDS) Intake and Eligibility Team Coordinator Anthony Mavilla will be sharing information on what[...]

Virtual Event, September 20th, 2023, with the DCR Universal Access Program. Topic – Learn About Accessible Fall Programs in Massachusetts’ State Parks. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation[...]

Haverhill, MA and Webinar Option, September 20th & 21st, 2023, with The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of their Virtual Transition Coffee Hour for Parents & Caregivers. * The AFC program is[...]

Webinar, September 20th, 2023, with Autism Connections in Western Massachusetts.  With Susan Swan-Petrok, EDLD, MS Elementary Education, MS Special Education, BA Psychology. * This webinar will explore the brain structures that impact functioning in individuals on[...]

Webinar, September 20th, 2023, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. This webinar will include updates and news on voting rights as well as a training to evaluate polling sites in Massachusetts. ASL Interpreters and CART have[...]

Liberty Tree Mall in Davers, MA, September 20th, 2023, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers, MA. Learn about special needs trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future.[...]

Webinar, September 20th, 2023, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington “Coffee & Convo” Presentation Series. The Massachusetts Department of Education and Secondary Education has recently rolled out a new IEP form. The[...]

Webinars, September 21st, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Taunton, MA, September 22nd, 2023, with the Taunton SEPAC and the Family Resource Center – Taunton/Attleboro. Free and open to the Public. This IEP Basics Workshop will help families understand the IEP process and both[...]

Charlestown, September 24th, 2023, with Courageous Sailing.  Each year Courageous organizes and runs Charlestown Adaptive Sailing Day, in cooperation with the Friends of the Navy Yard, Spaulding Rehab, and Piers Park Sailing Center. * Adaptive[...]

Webinar, September 25th, 2023, with the UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education. Ryan Cowley has been a sportswriter and is an author of three books — including his first, All the Right Words:[...]

Webinar, September 25th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. Watch a prerecorded video which will shed light on the intricate topic of Estate Planning. * This viewing serves as a precursor to their live[...]

Virtual Support Group, September – October, 2023, with the Aspire Program at Mass General Hospital. Parents and caregivers will learn how to customize a parenting guide (a comprehensive toolbox for home, school, and the community)[...]

Webinar, September 27th, 2023. with the Massachusett Department of Developmental Services. What You Need to Know  – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services will provide this live webinar for individuals and families of all ages.[...]

Webinar, September 28th, 2023, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Hear about Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plans. What’s included in each plan. How should each be written. How to prepare for an[...]

Webinars, September 28th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Hartford, CT, September 28th, 2023. One-day special education law and advocacy program that focuses on special education law, rights and responsibilities, tests and measurements to measure progress & regression, SMART IEPs, introduction to tactics &[...]

Webinar, September 29th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in Massachusetts (SPAN). When the US Congress reauthorized IDEA in 2004, they identified the Purpose of the statute was to ensure that all children with disabilities[...]

Virtual Event, September 30th, 2023. The University of Massachusetts Lowell is hosting the 3rd annual Northeastern ABA virtual conference, which includes talks from a diverse group of exciting researchers and professionals in the field. * This[...]

Webinar, October 4th, 2023, with the MassPac at the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Attention Current MassPAC Members – MassPAC will be hosting a new SEPAC Officer Orientation on Wed., Oct. 4th at 7PM on[...]

Webinar, October 4th, 2023, with the Institute for Comunnity Inclusion at UMass Boston. Are you a parent of a youth with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD)? @CommunityInclusion Center on Youth Voice, Youth Choice (CYVYC) is[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, with the Arlington, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. * MassHealth’s Adult Family Care (AFC) and PCA programs both help pay for the caregiving of qualified adult children (including[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, 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[...]

Webinar, October 13th, 2023, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. Presented by Tim Sindelar & Michele Scavongeli. * Timothy A. Sindelar is a senior attorney at the EdLaw Project. Mr. Sindelar has represented hundreds[...]

Lexington, MA, October 14th, 2023, with Waypoint Adventures. Have you ever wanted to test out gear to see if it fits your needs? Have you ever wondered what the best off-road wheelchair or adaptive bike setup[...]

MIT Welcome Center, Cambridge, MA, October 15th, 2023. Cambridge Camping hosts Ron Suskind, a Pulitzer Prize winning who will share his story of raising a child with autism and the journey of love, connection, meaning[...]

Haverhill High School Library, Haverhill, MA, October 16th, 2023, with the Haverhill, SEPAC, 6:30 p.m. For seasoned parents, this is an opportunity to brush up on your knowledge of basic rights. Families that are new to[...]

Webinar, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas, con Arc of Massachusetts. Planeando una Transicion de Exito: Guia para los Padres, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas. * Este taller discutirá la importancia de[...]

Webinar, Ocober 18th, 2023, with the Wakefield, MA, SEPAC. Open to the Public, This Basic Rights workshop will provide families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under: * Individuals with Disabilities Education Act[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2023, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. This family training will be presented by Katie McDonald, CRC Director of Behavioral Services . * Katie will discuss how to use these[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington’s “Coffee & Convo” Parent Series.. The speaker will be Chris Keary, MD Behavioral Director, Angelman Syndrome Behavioral Clinic Staff Psychiatrist, Lurie Center for[...]

Weymouth, MA, October 19th, 2023, with South Shore Stars. A symposium and movie screening presenting “The Truth About Reading” featuring experts in the field of dyslexia, providing an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of[...]

Webinars, October 19th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Webinar, October 19th, 2023, with Wakefield Public Schools Parent University. Guest Speaker Dr. Nadine Gaab is an associate professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She will review typical and atypical reading[...]

Webinar, October 20th, 2023, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. This workshop will explore the highly individual ways that the work affects us as well as offering several strategies for chronic self-care. * Participants are welcome to[...]

Webinar Series, October 21st – December 16th, 2023, with Autism Housing Pathways of Winchester, MA. Learning About Housing is a 5 part Zoom series to help families determine housing options that might be appropriate for[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2023, with Boston Children’s Hospital. Join the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program’s Sign Language Workshop – Tiny Signs, Big Connection. * A baby sign language workshop for newer parents. * This workshop[...]

Sharon, MA, October 22nd, 2023, with the Sharon Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SSEPAC) in partnership with the Sharon Commission On Disabilities. Free. Learn about available no, low, and high tech devices. * Bring the[...]

Webinar, October 23rd, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. This IEP training session will be hosted by Rob Terreden, an ducational advocate with a background in Children’s Mental Health.  Rob also brings experience as[...]

Scituate, MA, October 24th, 2023, with the JBC PANS & PANDAs Foundation: Dr. Nancy O’Hara will be presenting to parents/caregivers of children & young adults with PANS/PANDAS and anyone with an interest in learning more[...]

Webinars, October 24th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Webinar, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas, con Arc of Massachusetts. Planeando una Transicion de Exito: Guia para los Padres, 17 y 24 de octubre a las 19:00 horas. * Este taller discutirá la importancia de[...]

Webinar, October 25th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Centner. Free. For families and providers in the community. Hear from Speeach Language Pathologists to learn about AAC. * This 90-minute presentation and Q and A will[...]

Webinar, October 25th, 2023, with the Northboro/Southboro SEPAC. Bullying: What Parents Need to Know. Workshop topics include: the school’s legal obligations to prevent bullying, strategies and tools for dealing with bullying, and how to address bullying[...]

Webinar, October 26th, 2023, with the May Institute in Randolph: Free virtual autism training with Paul (PJ) Simeone, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, ATP, Vice President of Allied Health and Supportive Technology. * Summary: This webinar will focus[...]

Webinar, October 26th, 2023, with the Quincy, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join Quincy SEPAC for a Free Virtual Presentation from Family TIES, which is a parent-to-parent program with the Federation for Children with Special[...]

Harvard Medical School in Boston, October 27th, 2024. Language Connections to Reading is for teachers, practitioners and parents to help them learn to identify, understand, and provide evidence-based teaching for students who have dyslexia and dyscalculia. *[...]

Dorchester, MA, November 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Explore various aspects of diverse cultures, such as food, music, dancing, and art. The event is scheduled for Saturday, November 4th, 2023, from[...]

Sutton, MA, November 4th, 2023, with the Massachusetts State Association for the Deaf. Free.  The “Stepping up. Breaking Down Walls. How? Together!”conference is open for everyone in Massachusetts. Enjoy workshops, panel discussions, general meeting and[...]

Brockton, MA, November 6th, 2023, with the Arc of Greater Brockton.. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility with the Needham, MA, SEPAC-Special Education Parent Advisory Council. * Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility provides an introduction of[...]

Lexington, MA, November 6th, 2023, with the Lexington SEPTA / SEPAC. Presentation by Dr. Sally Shaywitz, The Audrey G. Ratner Professor in Learning Development, Co-Director of the Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity and co-author of[...]

Webinars, English- November 7th, Spanish – November 9th, 2023. Part of the freewebinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. * The series is free, but[...]

Webinar, November 8th, 2023, with the Franklin and Medway Special Education Parent Advisory Councils. Tools for Learning. Skills for Life. -Executive Function Strategies for Creating Successful Students. For students of all ages. * Learn more[...]

Concord, NH, November 8th, 2023 with the Coalition of Caring. 17th Annual Statewide Caregiver’s Conference. Free. An Online Listening and Learning Series, “Embracing and Overcoming Caregiver Compassion Fatigue”. * The coalition was created in October of[...]

Webinar, November 9th, 2023, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Managing holiday stress is a challenge for all, but for Autistics and other Neurodivergent people, it is also the time of[...]

Webinars, November 9th, 2023, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]

Webinar, November 13th, 2023, with the The Arc of Bristol County Family Support Center . Hear Patricia Menzel, a “Happy Square Peg,” with an enlightening and personal look at living with an autism spectrum disorder[...]

Webinar, November 13th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. Guardianship, Healthcare Proxy, and Power of Attorney training with Betsy Johnson. * Virtual events may be attended outside of your typical geographical region. * Seven[...]

Webinar, November 14th, 2023, with Learning Prep School in Waltham, MA. Free. This session offers parents, guardians and educators an opportunity to reflect on practical strategies for managing our own social-emotional well-being while coaching our[...]

Webinar, November 14th, 2023, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Hear Jill Escher, President of the National Council on Severe Autism and the author of a landmark article on the[...]

Hingham, MA, November 14th, 2023, with the Arc of the South Shore. Free. Calling all dads navigating the autism journey. The Arc of the South Shore invites you to join us for dinner and a[...]

Location TBA, November  21st, 2024, with the Boston Public Schools SPEDPac. Free and open to the public. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (Boston SPEDPac) and the Office of Special Education at[...]

Webinar, November 16th, 2023, with the Arc of Greater Brockton, MA.  Are you a parent or caregiver of a person with developmental or intellectual disabilities, or autism spectrum disorder? Do you want to learn more[...]

Webinar, November 16th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center: This presentation will explore current research regarding how autistic children develop language. * Research shows that autistic individuals demonstrate unique learning and memory mechanisms for language, suggesting[...]

Webinars, November 16th,  2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Virtual and in person in Boston, November 18th, 2023. Free and Open to the Public. The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is hosting the 2023 ABLE Conversation Symposium, a professional development opportunity in[...]

Webinar, November 20th, 2023, with the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest at Framingham State University. Learn the skills necessary to advocate on behalf of your child from Leslie Leslie of The[...]

Webinar, November 21st, 2023, 4 p.m., with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Money Matters, – All About Rep Payees,  with guest speaker Marilenin Vasquez of Social Security. What You’ll Learn: • What is a Rep[...]

Webinar, November 26th, 2023, with HMEA Autism Resource Central of Worcester. In Memory of Harris Wolobah. An Online Parent Information Session on the Dangers of Social Media to Teens with Autism. * Join HMEA in[...]

Webinar, November 29th, 2023, with the Minute Man Arc in Concord, MA. Attend this free workshop to learn about navigating this often-tangled web as you pursue assisting your loved one. Do you have questions about[...]

Webinar, November 30th, 2023, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free – Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom, 2nd & 4th Thursdays of Each[...]

Webinar, December 1st, 2023, with Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech of Northampton, MA. Are you feeling frustrated with challenging behaviors displayed by your child who is deaf or hard of hearing? Does your child[...]

Application Deadline is December 1st, 2023. Live Virtual Training and in person, January 6th – March 2nd, 2024, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The PCTI program is an intensive training[...]

Gardner, MA, December 2nd, 2023. Hosted by the Arc of Opportunity and the Theatre at the Mount. Theatre at the Mount and The Arc of Opportunity have collaborated to offer a judgment-free, sensory-friendly theatre performance.[...]

Marlborough, MA, December 5th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Free and open to the public. Whether you are a provider, family member, or user of AT, this event offers options for AT,[...]

Franklin, MA, December 5th, 2023, hosted by the Franklin, MA, SEPAC. Free The Franklin SEPAC and SAFE Coalition are co-sponsoring a seminar on Mental Health & Suic!de Awareness for Tweens & Teens. Note: you do not[...]

Webinar, December 5th, 2023, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. In this workshop, discuss a method of assessing the factors that lead a student to refuse and avoid school and an approach that involves direct collaboration[...]

Webinar, December 5th, with Clarke Schools for Hearing and Speech of Northampton, MA. Are you feeling frustrated with challenging behaviors displayed by your child who is deaf or hard of hearing? Does your child have tantrums[...]

Webinars, English- December 5th, Spanish – December 7th, 2023. Part of the free webinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. The series is free, but[...]

Webinar, December 7th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Webinar, December 7th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts Senior Director of Government Affairs and Health Policy Maura Sullivan. Have you been thinking about getting involved in advocacy on a state and federal level, in order[...]

Webinar, December 7th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield, MA. Presented By Kathleen Kelly, Mpa, Cwic, Student Benefits Counselor. Learn About: Basic Information About Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDi) The Impact[...]

Haverhill High School Library, Haverhill, MA, December 11th, 2o23, with the Haverhill, SEPAC. Join the Haverhill SEPAC and Deborah Ibanez, M.Ed., CAGS, Executive Director of Student Support Services for Haverhill Public School Special Educatio Department[...]

Webinar, December 112th, 2023, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Health Insurance considerations for transition-age youth and young adults. Topics will include: · Keeping a dependent on a parent’s policy past[...]

Webinars, December 14th, 2023, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]

Webinar, December 14th, 2023. More webinars on the 3nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA.  Free but exclusively for SESPs, PCTI Graduates and SEPAC Chairpersons. * For[...]

Webinar, December 15th, 2023, with the The Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts (SPAN).  Join Kendra McCuine and fellow members of SPAN to delve into the critical aspects of language-based programs for students with dyslexia[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2023, with the Weymouth SEPAC. The Weymouth SEPAC will host Kim Petit – WPS assistive technology specialist and also our former co chair of the SEPAC. * The presentation will cover assistive[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Rehabilitation Commission. The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission hosts a quarterly forum for individuals with disabilities and family allies to engage, share information, and connect to the resources that are[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2023 ,with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. What Is Caregiver to Caregiver/C2C Respite Network? Join a 30 minute presentation about this innovative respite program, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.[...]

Webinar, December 21st, 2023, with the Parent / Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL staff will present the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s program Talk Saves Lives to teach participants about the second leading cause of[...]

Webinar, January 23rd, 2024, with the Collaborative Parent Leadership Action Network in Boston. Free. An interactive workshop designed to help families navigate the special education system. * All workshops can be provided in English, Spanish and[...]

Webinar, January 3rd, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. A caregiver with burnout often feels overwhelmed and may be physically, emotionally, and mentally exhausted from the stressors and weight of caring for loved ones.[...]

Webinar, January 4th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This meeting is for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health[...]

Webinar, January 5th, 2024, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Free. BIA-MA will be hosting four virtual Advocacy Training Workshops in January 2024 to prepare for Brain Injury Advocacy Day. * These virtual workshops[...]

Webinar, January 7th, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Presented by Arianna Coles, M.OT, Registered Occupational Therapist. This presentation will use the developmental progression of skills as an outline for supporting children and young adults with[...]

Webinar, January 8th, 2024,  with the Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide weekly summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what we need[...]

Attleboro, MA, January 8th & 9th, 2024, with the Arc of Bristol County. Bring your IEP documents such as IEP’s, evaluations, progress reports, behavioral plans, and any other relevant paperwork. * The Arc’s educational advocates[...]

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[...]

Virtual Town Hall, January 10th, 2024 with The Parent/Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL Statewide Meetings are only for people with lived experience, including Family Members, Family Partners, Family Support Specialists, Parent/Caregivers, Others in Family Support[...]

Webinar, Janury 10th, 2024, with the Minute Man Arc for Human Services in Concord, MA. Kathleen Kelly, is a benefits counselor working with Project IMPACT at the Massachusetts. Do you have questions about how Social Security[...]

Webinar, January 10th, 2024, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action series is a virtual educational forum where you will hear[...]

Webinar, January 10tj, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This meeting is for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health[...]

Webinar, January 11th, 2024, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar is part of their Disability Transition Bootcamp Series for 2024. Join the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport as they host a Transition Bootcamp Series[...]

Webinar, January 11th, 2024, with the Tantasqua Reg – Union 61, MA, SEPAC. Open to the Public, This Basic Rights workshop will provide families with an introduction to their rights and responsibilities under: * Individuals[...]

Webinars, January 11th, 2024, with Pathways for Change, Inc. of Worcester, MA. This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12 in the Deaf[...]

Webinar, January 11th, 2024. with the Massachusett Department of Developmental Services. What You Need to Know  – The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services will provide this live webinar for individuals and families of all ages.[...]

Webinar, January 11th, 2023, 5 pm. A collaboration between the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN). Learn about the Federal Indicators for Special Education: [...]

Webinar January 11th, 2024, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Sustained fear and worry can be symptoms of anxiety disorders, and persistent attention dysregulation can be a sign of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. *[...]

Webinar, January 12th, 2024, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Free. BIA-MA will be hosting four virtual Advocacy Training Workshops in January 2024 to prepare for Brain Injury Advocacy Day. * These virtual workshops[...]

Webinar, January 14th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. Many schools still struggle to become places of widespread and meaningful inclusion for children and youth with disabilities. Hear about a framework for reflecting upon[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2024, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. This workshop provides an overview of specific special education requirements addressing the unique needs of students with autism. * This workshop addresses current[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This meeting is for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health[...]

Webinars, English- January 16th, Spanish – January 18th, 20243. Part of the free webinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. * The series is free,[...]

Webinar, 18 de Enero, 2024, con Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. Este taller proporciona una descripción general de los requisitos específicos de educación especial que abordan las necesidades únicas de los estudiantes con autismo.[...]

Webinar, January 19th, 2024, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Free. BIA-MA will be hosting four virtual Advocacy Training Workshops in January 2024 to prepare for Brain Injury Advocacy Day. * These virtual workshops[...]

Webinar, January 19th, 2024, with the Early Intervention Parent Leadership Project in Massachusetts. Did you know that parents have rights if they have concerns or complaints about their Early Intervention (El) services? If you have a[...]

Webinar Series, January 22nd – March 10th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Review the purpose of AAC, the visual behaviors of CVI, and considerations around assessment, design, implementation, data collection,[...]