Special-Needs Financial & Legal Events in Massachusetts

Hanover, June 26th – 30th 2023, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation of Scituate.  The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22 with special needs offers benefits for children with special needs including[...]

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,[...]

Hanover, July 3 – 6, 2023, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation of Scituate.  The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22 with special needs offers benefits for children with special needs including[...]

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[...]

July 6th – 27th, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For youth teens & young adults ages 13 -22 . Open to residents & non-residents. * Are you looking for a fun physical activity[...]

Attleboro, MA, July 8th, 2023. In collaboration with the Friendship Project. For families with Sensory Needs. Tickets are intended for families with sensory challenges. Limited tickets are available and must be pre purchased via the[...]

East Longmeadow, MA, July 10th – August 24th, weekly four day sessions that you can sign up for separately. The Whispering Horse Therapeutic Riding Center is offering an an inclusive summer program where children ages[...]

Hanover, July 10th – August 3rd, 2023, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation of Scituate.  The C.O.R.S.E. Foundation’s Therapeutic Riding Program for youth ages 6 – 22 with special needs offers benefits for children with special needs[...]

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[...]

Concord, through September 14th, 2023, with the Minute Man. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score.. * This is a non-competitive group. * The group does[...]

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[...]

Marston Mills, MA, June – August 2023. Introductory Adaptive Mountain Biking (aMTB) is an entry level program with a selection of trails to meet the rider’s needs, from flat wide trails to swooping single tracks with[...]

July 22nd, 2023, with Special Olympics Massachusetts and Andover Recreation. Andover Recreation is organizing a fully inclusive pickleball tournament that brings pickleball enthusiasts and the greater North Shore community together in support of Special Olympics[...]

Haverhill, through August 21st, 2023. Register now for the USTA All Comers Wheelchair Tennis Training hosted by South Coast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation and USTA New England. * Open to all individuals who use a wheelchair[...]

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[...]

Hanover, MA, July 30th, 2023. Free. With Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis and held at the South Shore YMCA . For beginner to Intermediate Player Levels for teens and adults. • Clinics focus on ages 18 and[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

August 31st, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For youth with disabilities ages 10+ . Open to residents & non-residents. * Join friends for a night of BINGO and fun. * Featuring a surprise[...]

Lexington, MA, Registration closes September 2nd, 2023. September 10th – November 12th class. An outdoor running, walking, and wheelchair workout program for all abilities, ages 7 – 12, and 13+. *  Every person (age 7+)[...]

Hingham, September 10th – October 29th, 2023.  The South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP) and Hingham Youth Hockey are hosting a learn to skate/learn to play hockey program for students with special needs. *[...]

Needham, MA, September & October, 2023. Adaptive CrossFit class for individuals with physical and visual challenges. All exercises are adapted as needed. * Must be 12 years old and able to separate from adults/guardians and[...]

Needham, MA, September & October, 2023. For youth with special needs. Fitness & Friendship will be for those in grades 5 – 8, and 9th grade and above, and will be offered in small groups[...]

Brighton, MA, September 11 & 13, 2023, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Free. For individuals with Down syndrome ages 20+.  The MDSC encourages participants to attend both days to build upon their skills, but if[...]

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 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[...]

Online class, Fall/Winter 2023, with the Seven Hills Foundation of Massachusetts. For ages 14+ with special needs. Lisa Irvine from Brave Yoga joins in for Mindfulness and Yoga. Lisa is committed to sharing the practice[...]

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 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 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[...]

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: [...]

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[...]

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[...]

Millis, MA, October 7th – 28th, 2023, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For  ages 12 – 22 with special needs. Open to residents & non-residents. Don’t sit on the bench, get in the game.[...]

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 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[...]

Merrimack College, North Andover, October 15th – November 19th, 2023. Register by October 18th. * The Level 1 group will be for children ages 2-7 with and without intellectual disabilities. * Level 1 will focus[...]

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[...]

Watertown, MA, October 10th, 2023, with Waypoint Adventure of Lexington, MA. Designed for beginner rock climbers with disabilities who want to progress their skills over the course of a few weeks. * Participants will be[...]

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[...]

Online class, Fall/Winter 2023, with the Seven Hills Foundation of Massachusetts. For ages 14+ with special needs. Lisa Irvine from Brave Yoga joins in for Mindfulness and Yoga. Lisa is committed to sharing the practice[...]

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[...]

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 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 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[...]

Watertown, MA, October 24th, 2023, with Waypoint Adventure of Lexington, MA. Designed for beginner rock climbers with disabilities who want to progress their skills over the course of a few weeks. * Participants will be[...]

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 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[...]

Stoughton, MA. Sign ups are open until October 31st, 2023.  The CheerAbilities Team is for children with special needs ages 3 and up. * This is a full year competition team that practices once a[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Somerville, MA, November 14th, 2023. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy  burgers, chicken tenders, fries, soft drinks and dessert. * Autism Eats provides autism-friendly, non-judgmental[...]

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[...]

Online class, Fall/Winter 2023, with the Seven Hills Foundation of Massachusetts. For ages 14+ with special needs. Lisa Irvine from Brave Yoga joins in for Mindfulness and Yoga. Lisa is committed to sharing the practice[...]

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[...]

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: [...]

Holyoke, MA, Winter 2024 – 2025, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use. Lace up a pair of conventional skates or slide around the ice in your wheelchair. * Ice sleds, skate[...]

Newburyport, MA, November 17th, 2023. An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. Enjoy  burgers, chicken tenders, fries, soft drinks and dessert. * Autism Eats provides autism-friendly, non-judgmental[...]

Natick, MA, November 18th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships. * This is[...]

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 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[...]

Westfield, MA, December 3rd, 2023. With The Center for Human Development (CHD) All In program and the Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey team. Join the Springfield Thunderbirds sled hockey team at their home rink in Springfield,[...]

Webinar, December 5th, 2o23, with the Mansfield, MA, SEPAC. All kids need opportunities for physical activity and recreation, but how can you make programs in and out of school accessible to neurodiverse students? Hear speakers[...]

Mansfield, MA, December 5th 2023 – March 5th, 2024.  Athletes of any level are welcome to join in this is unified bowling team. If anyone knows of a unified partner that might want to join,[...]

Marlborough, MA, December 7th, 2023, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. One day lacrosse clinic for athletes ages 16 and older on Thursday, December 7th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. * No lacrosse experience required. * Equipment[...]

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[...]

Natick, MA, December 18th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships. * This is[...]

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[...]

Online class, Fall/Winter 2023, with the Seven Hills Foundation of Massachusetts. For ages 14+ with special needs. Lisa Irvine from Brave Yoga joins in for Mindfulness and Yoga. Lisa is committed to sharing the practice[...]

Brookline, MA, January 1st – March 25th, 2024. With the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. It’s time for the crisp, cold air and peaceful scenery offered by winter sports. * If you’re looking for a way[...]

Shrewsbury, MA, January 1 – March 6th, 2024. Rec Connect is a collaboration between Northboro, Southboro, & Shrewsbury Rec Departments,  This adaptive/inclusive social program is designed for those with and without disabilities to come together[...]

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[...]

Winchester, MA, January 7th – February 12th, 2023. TOPS for Hoops serves disabled youth basketball players ages 6 to 16. Offered by the Winchester Youth Basketball Association, this program provides an opportunity for all children 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[...]

Sudbury, MA, January 8th – March 9th, 2o24, with Timbernook Middlesex County and Minute Man Arc for Human Services . For ages 18 months – 12 years old. Activities are meant to support gross motor[...]

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, 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 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[...]

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 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[...]

Wellesley Hills, MA, January 13th, 2024, with the Boston Ability Center and Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Free. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet[...]

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, 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.[...]

Pawtucket, RI, through March 2024, with Rhode Island Special Hockey. The GPYHA/RI Special Needs Hockey program offers Learn to Skate/Instructional Hockey for children age 4 to young adult with Down Syndrome, Autism, or any other developmental[...]

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[...]

Worcester, MA, January 23rd, 2024, with the Central Massachusetts Agency on Aging. Free and open to the public. The guest speakers will be Kathy Vitello, LSW and Nancy Galvin of PLAN of MA. * Learn[...]

Norwell, MA, January 24th, 2024, with the Norwell SEPAC and The Autism Resource Center of The Arc of the South Shore. Join Stephen Abreu, Department of Developmental Services Area Director,  who will discuss DDS, the[...]

Longmeadow, MA, January 24th – March 27th, 2024, with Kehillah of JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 11+ with special needs. Learn about healthy eating choices, kitchen safety skills, and practice cooking and baking while preparing[...]

Webinar, January 25th, with the Northborough – Southborough, 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)[...]

Webinar, January 25th, 2024, with the The Lincoln – Sudbury Regional High School SEPAC. A speaker from the Federation for Children with Special Needs will introduce and discuss the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and[...]

Webinar, January 25th, 2024, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) is a group established under Massachusetts General Law who works with the Boston Public[...]

Webinar, January 25th, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center for Educators and Families of MetroWest at Framingham State University. Learn what is known about who contemporary U.S. college students are, and the rates with which[...]

Webinar, January 26th, 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[...]

DCR’s Leo J. Martin Ski Track, Weston, MA, January 27th, 2024, with Adaptive Sports New England. The Adaptive Sports New England 2024 Youth Para Nordic (cross-country) Skiing clinic is an introduction to Para Nordic skiing[...]

Westfield, MA, January 28th 2024, With The Center for Human Development (CHD) All In program and the Springfield Thunderbirds Sled Hockey team. Join the Springfield Thunderbirds sled hockey team at their home rink in Springfield,[...]

Webinar, January 29th, 2024, with the Haverhill MA, SEPAC and the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A presentation on transition planning (re: ages 14-22) featuring Andrea Morris, Director of Family Supports at the Arc GHN. Discuss[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 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[...]

Methuen, MA, January 31st, 2024, in English & Spanish, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill Newburyport.  Join the Arc of Greater Haverhill Newburyport as they support parents and caregivers of individuals with ID/DD/ASD with organizing[...]

Webinar, January 31th, with the Chicopee, 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, its[...]

Webinar, January 31st, 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 31st, 2024, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Free and open to the public. The guest speakers will be Kathy Vitello, Director of Operations of PLAN of MA. *[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part of their 2023 – 2024 Transition Talks Family Workshops. These workshops are designed to help you plan your[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2024, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA.  Presented by SHINE (Serving the Health Insurance Needs of Everyone). Do you understand your Medicare coverage options? Join in as the host will[...]

Virtual and in person at Schrafft’s City Center in Boston, February 7th, 2024, with Best Buddies Massachusetts.  Join Best Buddies MARI’s trust partner, PLAN of MA & RI, for an informational hybrid seminar to learn about[...]

Natick, MA, August 19th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages grades 4 – 12 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships.[...]

Webinar, February 10th, 2024, with the Wayside Youth & Family Support Network in Framingham. Parent-Peer Partnership Program – Understanding Disability and Social Security Benefits. Presented by: * Advocate Caitlin Thomas BSN, RN.  Caitlin has 8[...]

Webinar, February 13th, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Presented by Allan S Blume, Ed.S., Special Educator, Associate Professor of Practice, Educational Consultant. This presentation provides suggestions and practices that educators can embed in their[...]

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, February 15th 2024, 6:30 pm, with the Minute Man Arc of Concord, MA. The journey to safe, affordable, and accessible housing for our loved ones can be long, but Minute Man Arc is not[...]

For Metrowest Families Only – Applications accepted until February 15th, 2024. For families in the greater MetroWest area who are caring for a loved one with a disability. The Fred Gaspari Fund for Families provides[...]

Boston, MA, February 25th, 2024, with the National Alliance on Mental Illness Massachusetts Chapter. The NAMI Mass Impact Summit is an event focused on addressing and advancing solutions to significant statewide, national, or global challenges.[...]

Rockland, MA, (Brockton Area), February 25th, 2024, with USA Hockey Massachusetts. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. For a wide variety of disabilities and physical limitations. Each discipline will have a game[...]

Springfield, MA & Webinar Option, February 26th & 27th, 2024, with Kehillah of the Springfield JCC. Free. Steve Dane, Certified Public Accountant, has been an active Springfield JCC member and volunteer his whole life. Steve[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2024, with the Millbury, 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, February 27th, 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, February 27th, 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, February 27th, 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[...]

Virtual Event, February 29th, 2024, with the Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School.  The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities with inclusive employers. Job[...]

Webinar, February 28th, 2o24, 12 noon, with the Northeast Arc in Danvers, MA. Free. Social Security Benefits for People with Disabilities – Everything you wanted to know. A free workshop from Social Security. Hear: •[...]

Boston, MA, February 19th, 2024. The Disability Policy Consortium will be holding a legislative briefing on Thursday, February 29th from 10AM-12PM at the Mass. State House, Room 428. Join to hear the DPC’s top five[...]

Zoom Meeting Presentation, February 29th, 2024, 7:00 P.M., with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council. * Interpretation services are available upon request 7 days in advance. Interpretation will be available in: ASL, Arabic, Cape Verdean[...]

Webinar, February 29th, 2024, with the Boston Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. The Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SpEdPAC) is a group established under Massachusetts General Law who works with the Boston Public[...]

Webinar, March 1st, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. Individuals with disabilities can use ABLE accounts to save and pay for qualified disability expenses. With an Attainable Savings Plan, individuals with disabilities and their families can[...]

Webinar, March 5th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part of their 2023 – 2024 Transition Talks Family Workshops. These workshops are designed to help you plan your[...]

Webinar, March 6th, 2024, with the  Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston. Are you interested in learning what supports are available on a college campus for students with intellectual disabilities? Our presenters will explore the comprehensive[...]

Worcester, March 6th, 2024, with the Worcester Public Schools SEPAC. The purpose of this event is to provide an information session for parents/guardians regarding the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) new Individualized[...]

Webinar, March 11th, 2024, with the Arc of Greater Brockton. Guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility.  This is a workshop for caregivers of children with[...]

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, March 13th, 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[...]

Middleboro, MA, Registration closes on March 17th, 2o24. The Middleboro Little League Challenger baseball is a regional baseball league for those ages 5 and up with physical and/or mental disabilities. * The Challenger league plays[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2024, with the Charles River Center of Needham, MA. “Housing 101” is for any parent even “thinking about housing.” This presentation introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay[...]

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[...]