Special-Needs Financial & Legal Events in Massachusetts

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[...]

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 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[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinar, November 1st, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Parent programs are designed for parents and caregivers of individuals with ASD (an Asperger profile) or a related social profile. * Parent participants[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

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 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[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

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[...]

Webinar, November 15th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Parent programs are designed for parents and caregivers of individuals with ASD (an Asperger profile) or a related social profile. * Parent participants[...]

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[...]

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: [...]

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[...]

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[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, Summer & Fall 2023, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of young children up to age 10. 6:30 p.m., 2nd Monday monthly. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitators Cassie Diorio and Lauren Steadman.[...]

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[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

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[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

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.[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

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[...]

Fitchburg, MA, Winter & Spring, 2024, with the Seven Hills North Central Family Support Center. This Down Syndrome Family Social is meant for all ages. * Family Support Centers in Massachusetts offer information, resources, supportive services,[...]

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 Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Burlington, MA, January 13th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome, ages 0 to four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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. *[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Fitchburg, MA, Winter & Spring, 2024, with the Seven Hills North Central Family Support Center. This Down Syndrome Family Social is meant for all ages. * Family Support Centers in Massachusetts offer information, resources, supportive services,[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  Designed for parents of children of all ages, this interactive virtual workshop series helps caregivers understand the basic principles of behavior to[...]

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[...]

Webinars, English- February 6th, Spanish – February 8th, 2024. 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[...]

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, and Virtual, February 10th – May 4th, 2024, The Family Leadership Series is spread out over four sessions. It will be a combination in-person and virtual sessions. To participate you must attend all[...]

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 Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  Designed for parents of children of all ages, this interactive virtual workshop series helps caregivers understand the basic principles of behavior to[...]

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[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

Worcester, MA, February 14th, 2024,Worcester Court Complex Atrium, 225 Main Street, 1st Floor, Worcester MA. Stop by and chat with local community agencies to connect with resources. There will be valuable information for families and[...]

Boston, MA, February 15th, 2024. Join the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts for their 2024 Advocacy Day at the Massachusett State House. * Brain Injury Advocacy Day is anopportunity for you to learn about BIA-MA’s legislative[...]

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[...]

Virtual Meetup, Fall & Winter 2024, with the Massachuetts’ Sibling Support Network. The Sharing Space is a monthly participant-directed event for adult siblings of people with disabilities to share resources with each other and lend[...]

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.[...]

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 Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  Designed for parents of children of all ages, this interactive virtual workshop series helps caregivers understand the basic principles of behavior to[...]

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, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. AThis event is a casual discussion group that is a follow up to the cengter’s February 7th Sibling Support: Building Resiliency Among Siblings[...]

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[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

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[...]

Webinars, English- March 12th, Spanish – March 14th, 2024. 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, 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[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

Virtual Event, March 13th, 2024, with the Groden Network in Providence, RI. Open to all professionals, family members, advocates, students, service providers, and policymakers. * What does it take to care for someone with autism[...]

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[...]

Plymouth, MA, March 20th – April 24th, 2024, with Plymouth County Family Support Inc. Transition Informational Sessions with Anne Williams. In this 6 week series, discuss all things transition. Topics include: * Chapter 688 process[...]

Webinar, March 20th, 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, March 21st, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Develomental Services. This invitation is extended to: Family members of people who receive community-based day supports or employment services through DDS. Please note that this session[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2024, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport, MA.  The free informational session .learn about other ways to support people with disabilities in making decisions about their lives. * The Arc[...]

Webinar Series, March – June 2024. Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents of Boston, in collaboration with the Federation for Children with Special Needs, is offering a bilingual training series[...]

Webinar, March 21st, 2024, with the Brookline SEPAC. Amy Weinstein from Kotin, Crabtree & Strong will be joining Brookline SEPAC. Amy is an attorney specializing in estate planning, with a focus on special needs planning.[...]

Virtual Meetup, Fall & Winter 2024, with the Massachuetts’ Sibling Support Network. The Sharing Space is a monthly participant-directed event for adult siblings of people with disabilities to share resources with each other and lend[...]

March 21st, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC). World Down Syndrome Day is a global day of celebration and awareness that has been observed by the United Nations since 2012.  Here are some[...]

Webinar, March 22nd, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Develomental Services. Who can come to this session: Anyone who receives employment or Community Based Day Support Services. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is[...]

Dedham, MA, with the League School of Walpole, MA. Last spring, the distinctly different new Massachusetts IEP form was released with mandated use to begin during the 2024-2025 school year. * In addition to the focus on[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2024, with the Acton-Boxborough SEPAC & ABRSD Special Ed Department. guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility.  This is a workshop for caregivers[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2024, “Leo Live” Webinars, with the Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide  summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what[...]

Webinar, March 26th, 2024, Kelly Challen of NESCA in Newton. How can families of children on IEPs start thinking about planning for postsecondary adult life, even before the age of 14, when schools are mandated[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2024, with Families for Depression Awareness of Waltham, MA. For caregivers to be effective, they need to have the right resources and support. This is when having a crisis plan – which may[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2024, with REAL Transition Network, the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachsetts, and the SPAN Parent Advocacy Network. In English and Spanish. This event is for Families, Youth/Young adults with[...]

Ayer Shirley Regional Middle School Art Roo, and a Webinar Option, March 27th, 2024, with the Ayer/Shirley SEPAC.  The SEPAC meeting will host Peter A. Moustakis, ESQ, from Moody Street Group, who will discuss special[...]

Webinar, March 28th, 2024, with the Minute Man Arc of Concord, MA. Many children with a disability must be supported their entire lives, even long after their parents have died. Go beyond the limited boundaries[...]

Lawrence, MA, March 28th, 2024, with the Northeast Independent Living Program. The NILP Legislative Forum will take place on Thursday, March 28th, from 10 am to 12 noon, at the Elks Lodge, 652 Andover Street,[...]

Webinar, April 2nd, 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, April 2nd – 4th, 2024, presented by Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School. Free for DDS staff and providers. This training is geared toward employment professionals, case managers and rehabilitation counselors. Training[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Webinar April 4th, 2024, with with the Arc of Massachusetts Executive Director Leo Sarkissian. Leo will provide summaries on what has been accomplished and/or resolved on the Federal and state level and what we need[...]

Fitchburg, MA, Winter & Spring, 2024, with the Seven Hills North Central Family Support Center. This Down Syndrome Family Social is meant for all ages. * Family Support Centers in Massachusetts offer information, resources, supportive services,[...]

Foxboro, MA, Foxboro Invensys Foxboro Branch YMAC, with the Hockomock Area YMCA Integration Initiative. Free. A financial wellness educational series addressing the financial management and planning issues unique to the families of individuals with special[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

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[...]

The Atrium of the Dimitry Building Northern Essex Community College, Lawrence, MA, April 11th, 2024, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Hosted by the The Northern Essex Community College Deaf And Hard Of Hearing Services, Gallaudet[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2024, with the The Fathers and Family Network In Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Free event on behalf of the Fathers and[...]

Webinar, April 16th, 2025, with Employment First Massachusetts. Presented by Work Without Limits, this training asks, “What are the main barriers to employment for people who receive Social Security disability benefits?” Learn about your rights, existing[...]

Webinar, April 18th, 2024, with the Disability Resource Center of Salem, MA. Free. This educational workshop will guide you through the various housing options for individuals and families in living in Massachusetts. * The speaker[...]

Webinar, April 18th,  2024, with the  Institute for Community Inclusion, UMass Boston. The presenter will share tools and resources for facilitating academic success for students with intellectual disability in the college classroom. * Also learn[...]

Virtual Meetup, Fall & Winter 2024, with the Massachuetts’ Sibling Support Network. The Sharing Space is a monthly participant-directed event for adult siblings of people with disabilities to share resources with each other and lend[...]

Webinar, martes, 22 de abril, 2024, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo necesita ser examinado para hospitalización debido a conductas o pensamientos inseguros? ¿Cuáles son[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2024, with Pathlight of Western Massachusetts. Are you caring for an adult aged 18+ with a disability who has or is eligible for MassHealth? You may qualify for financial help and support[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2024, with Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Basic Rights will provide an overview regarding the special education requirements of student with disabilities and the supports and services they are entitled to in order to[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2024. Free. Rewarding Work is an online directory and job board designed to help individuals and families in Massachusetts find and hire caregivers. This webinar is for anyone who self-directs or is[...]

Ipswich, MA, April 25th – June 15th, 2024. The Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMIMass) Family-to-Family course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about[...]