Special-Needs Financial & Legal Events in Massachusetts

With the Arc of Massachusetts – Deadline to apply is August 2nd, 2024. The Arc of Massachusetts’ Pathways to Friendship, in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), announces the availability of Community Bridging[...]

Deadline to Apply is July 20th, 2024. For autistic self-advocates over the age of 13 living in the United States. Together with the legendary performer and autism self-advocate Kodi Lee, the Flutie Foundation is providing[...]

Millis, MA, July 8th – 29th, 2024, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. Free. The Millis recreation staff will host an adaptive and inclusive social event for individuals with special needs. * For ages 13[...]

Online, July 16th, and throughout Summer 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free and Open to open to all Special Education Parent Advisory Council members and families in Masachusetts. Attend[...]

Boston City Hall Plaza, July 17th, 2024. 12 – 2 p.m. Join the Boston Disability Commission, local organizations, and the disability community to celebrate the 34th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.[...]

Webinar, July 17th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington’s “Coffee & Convo” Parent Series. The speakers will be Jill Pineda, PhD, and Jennifer Magee, DMD About the speakers: * Dr. Jill Pineda is[...]

Northbridge, MA, July 22nd – December 8th, 2024, with Northbridge-Uxbridge AYF Football And Cheer. For youth of Northbridge, Uxbridge, and Douglas communities. Please use the contact information below to inquire about appropriate ages. * Practices[...]

Online, July 23rd, and throughout Summer 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free and Open to open to all Special Education Parent Advisory Council members and families in Masachusetts. Attend[...]

Westport, MA, July 21st – August 13th, 2o24.  Level 2 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to[...]

Webinar, July 25th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This training describes: This training describes: different types of disciplinary offenses the school responsibilities for discipline range of consequences for rule[...]

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

Online, July 30th, and throughout Summer 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free and Open to open to all Special Education Parent Advisory Council members and families in Masachusetts. Attend[...]

Woburn, MA, August 1st – December 15th, 2024, with Woburn Pee Wee Football 2024 Challenger Division. The mission of the Pop Warner Challenger Division is to bring the Pop Warner experience to those special needs[...]

Dartmouth, MA, August – October 2024, with the Dartmouth Youth Football League. DYFL will be offering a Challenger Team for Cheerleadin.  The Challenger Division includes all athletes ages 5 to 18 with physical or mental[...]

Woburn, MA, August 1st – December 31st, 2024, with Woburn Pee Wee Football 2024 Challenger Division. The mission of the Pop Warner Challenger Division is to bring the Pop Warner experience to those special needs individuals.[...]

Webinar, August 13th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. With The Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health (IRC) with The Shriver Center, a division of The UMass Chan Medical. *[...]

Webinar, August 14th, 2024, with MassFamilies. Having a disability does not cancel your right to vote. Join Jose Lopez, The Arc’s Policy Officer, for a voting rights webinar on Wednesday, August 14 at noon to[...]

Attleboro, MA, August 19th, 2024, with the Arc of Bristol County. Transition planning for students starts at age 14 in Massachusetts. Applications for adult services in many areas should take place at the age of 18.[...]

Webinar, August 22nd, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This training describes: different types of disciplinary offenses the school responsibilities for discipline range of consequences for rule violations the difference[...]

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

Webinar, August 27th, 2024, with the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport. Learn more about this potential opportunity for both you and your loved one. The AFC program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either[...]

Webinar, August 24th, 2024, with MassFamilies. With the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) last month, the past three decades have shown progress in many areas impacting the lives of people with disabilities,[...]

Marblehead, MA, September – November 2024. Open to all North Shore towns The Marblehead Youth Football & Cheer Program (MYF) is hosting athletes of all abilities ages 6 and up to join their Inclusive Cheer[...]

10 de septiembre 4:00-5:30 PM – Webinar – in Spanish, September 10th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Los modelos de prestación de servicios autodirigidos permiten al participante y a la familia la[...]

Webinar, September 11th, 2024, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Webinar, September 11th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Hear how participants and their families can design individualized services to meet their needs through the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice. *[...]

Quincy, MA, Fall & Winter, 2024. Join Adaptive Sports New England for weekly wheelchair basketball practice for youth 5- 21. Adaptive Sports New England and Franciscan Children’s Wheelchair basketball program is a weekly program that[...]

17 de septiembre 10:00-11:30 AM – Webinar – in Spanish, September 17th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Los modelos de prestación de servicios autodirigidos permiten al participante y a la familia la[...]

Webinar, September 17th, 2024, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Presented by Tom Sannicandro, JD, PHD. Join in to discuss important financial tools available to you and your family to help provide for[...]

Marlborough, MA, September 17th, 2024. Registration is now closed. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways to achieve common goals. *Conference[...]

  Webinar, September 18th, 2024, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc for a special presentation on transition services with the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) by Victor Hernandez, Deputy Assistant Commissioner. * Victor will discuss[...]

Webinar, September 18th, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Hear guest presenter, Fred Misilo, Attorney, Chair, Trust and Estate Department, Fletcher Tilton, PC, to learn the fundamental planning strategies used in creating an estate[...]

Webinar, September 18th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Join Elise Wulff, MEd, and Jillian Dyment, MEd, CAGS for a discussion about equipping parents and caregivers with strategies to support students in[...]

Hurley Family Branch, North Attleboro, MA, September 18th, 2024, with the Hockomock Area YMCA Integration Initiative in North Attleboro. Part of the Financial Group Financial Wellness Series Financial Planning Workshops For Families Of Individuals With[...]

Danvers, MA,  September 19th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc Family Resource Center.  Autism Support Group for Parents of School Age Children Middle & High School Age.  Transition Planning – a guest speaker from PLAN of[...]

Wellesley High School, Wellesley, MA, September 23rd, 2024, with the Wellesley SEPAC- Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a free workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing[...]

Webinar, September 24th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Hear how participants and their families can design individualized services to meet their needs through the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice. *[...]

25 de Septiembre a las 10:30AM, con Northeast Arc Family Support Center de Danvers, MA. Derechos Basicos –  Derechos Legales/Educación Especial. Presentadora Invitada Especial: Laura Perez, Coordinadora de la línea de ayuda y Defensora de[...]

Webinar, September 26th, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This training describes: This training describes: different types of disciplinary offenses the school responsibilities for discipline range of consequences for rule violations[...]

Webinar, September 26th, 2024, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Presented by Anthony Mavilia, Eligibility Coordinator for Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. * The DDS Metro Region Intake & Eligibility Team renders eligibility[...]

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

Webinar, September 27th, 2024, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Throughout the child and adolescent years, a child’s development can be impacted by a variety of social, emotional, developmental, and environmental factures. * Depending on the[...]

Webinar, October 2nd, 2024, with the Northeast Arc Autism Support Center in Danvers, MA.  Does your child with autism qualify for MassHealth Standard? Learn About the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Autism Waiver Program. *[...]

Hingham, MA, October 3rd, 2024, with the Arc of the South Shore. The guest speakers will be from Planned Lifetime Assistance Network of Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Inc. (PLAN). They offer ten (10) Licensed Social Workers[...]

Webinar, October 7th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Introduction to the New IEP Form- 6:00-7:30 pm. * Review and understand the new IEP form and understand why changes to[...]

Webinar, October 8th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts and the Peabody Public Schools. This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. * Delve into the[...]

Webinar, October 8th, 2o24. Free. Please join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property,[...]

Seminarios web, la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales Massachusetts, la Oficina Regional de DDS Central/Oeste, Servicios Comunitarios Multiculturales y Centro se unen para presentar una serie de cinco partes sobre educación especial, en español,[...]

Webinar, October 9th, 2024, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Worcester, MA, October 10th, 2024, with the Massachusetts APSE state chapter of APSE, the Association of People Supporting EmploymentFirst. 2024 Conference theme is Building Your Network. Come prepared to strengthen your networking skills, and connect[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Hear how participants and their families can design individualized services to meet their needs through the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice. *[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with the Weymouth Special Education Parent Advisory Council SEPAC.  They will host the Federation for Children with Special needs. This workshop provides an overview of the transition planning process for youth[...]

October 15th, 2024, with the Transition Center at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Dr. Lance Clawson, a psychiatrist specializing in Autism and behavioral health, will guide particpants in creating a support plan[...]

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with Fletcher Tilton. Free. Fundamentals of Special Needs Trust Administration, Trustee Responsibilities, and Selecting a Trustee. Introduction and Overview of Special Needs Planning and Trust Administration. Registration is required to https://www.fletchertilton.com/Seminars [...]

Webinar, October 15th, 2024, with the Communinitas Family Support Transition Services of Wakefield, MA. Presented by Mass Advocates for Children. Transition from School to Adult Life: Using the IEP to Create Success. * This workshop[...]

Hurley Family Branch, North Attleboro, MA, October 16th, 2024, with the Hockomock Area YMCA Integration Initiative in North Attleboro. Part of the Financial Group Financial Wellness Series Financial Planning Workshops For Families Of Individuals With[...]

Boston, MA, October 17th – 24th, 2024. The Massachusetts Guardianship Association and Social Law Library annual conference, Navigating Changes to the Powers of a Guardian or Conservator and Alternatives to Guardianship. Day 1 Webinar: Thursday,[...]

Beverly, MA, October 20th – November 24th, 2024. Unified basketball skill development program for athletes and Unified partners aged 13+ at the Greater Beverly YMCA on Sunday afternoons, from Sunday, October 20th to November 24th[...]

Attleboro, MA, October 21st, with the Arc of Bristol County.Transition planning for students starts at age 14 in Massachusetts. Applications for adult services in many areas should take place at the age of 18. Many[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2024, with the Northampton Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  The speaker will be Matt Holloway, Director of Student Services, Northampton Public Schools. * The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) made[...]

Seminarios web, la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales Massachusetts, la Oficina Regional de DDS Central/Oeste, Servicios Comunitarios Multiculturales y Centro se unen para presentar una serie de cinco partes sobre educación especial, en español,[...]

Webinar, October 22nd, 2024, with the Northeast Arc’ s Family Resource Center in Danvers. Navigating the Individualized Education Plan – IEP.  This workshop will help families and those working with students with disabilities understand the[...]

Webinar, October 22nd, 2024, with the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts. This webinar will include an overview of key voting rights; information about accessible voting equipment and procedures, including Accessible Vote by Mail; accessibility requirements[...]

Webinar, October 23rd, 2024, with Fletcher Tilton. Free. Fundamentals of Special Needs Trust Administration, Trustee Responsibilities, and Selecting a Trustee. Introduction and Overview of Special Needs Planning and Trust Administration. Registration is required to https://www.fletchertilton.com/Seminars [...]

Webinar, October 24th, 2024, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Contemporary approaches to supporting individuals with ADHD will be presented and reviewed. Specific areas of impairment, long-term outcomes, evidence-based interventions and supports, and current areas of controversy[...]

Webinar, October 24th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Hear how participants and their families can design individualized services to meet their needs through the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice. *[...]

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

Norfolk, MA, October 24th, 2024, at the Norfolk Public Library. Everyone needs to have a housing plan in place for their loved one. Join and watch a preview us to learn more about housing options[...]

Webinar, October 28th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Student/Parent Concerns is an opportunity to have your concerns included and addressed in the IEP. You should carefully draft your concerns[...]

Webinar, October 29th, 2024, with Fletcher Tilton. Free. Fundamentals of Special Needs Trust Administration, Trustee Responsibilities, and Selecting a Trustee. Introduction and Overview of Special Needs Planning and Trust Administration. Registration is required to https://www.fletchertilton.com/Seminars [...]

Webinar, October 29th, 2o24. Free. Please join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property,[...]

Danvers, MA, November 1st, 2024. The Northeast Arc Family Support Center’s Transition Conference “Let Start Thinking About Tomorrow” will feature: Keynote: Sam Farmer – Presentation: “Your Child’s Future Is in Your Hands”. Sam Farmer, identified[...]

Webinar, November 4th, 2024, with the Haverhill, MA, Public Schools. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs.[...]

Webinar, November 4th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Hear how participants and their families can design individualized services to meet their needs through the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice. *[...]

Reading, MA, November 5th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc of Danvers Adult Autism Support Center. Meet resources and organizations to help with disability services for adult living. Meet and learn about: Department of Developmental Services[...]

Seminarios web, la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales Massachusetts, la Oficina Regional de DDS Central/Oeste, Servicios Comunitarios Multiculturales y Centro se unen para presentar una serie de cinco partes sobre educación especial, en español,[...]

Warick, RI, November 8th, 2024, with the RIPIN of Rhode Island. Connect with providers, gain valuable resources, and network with individuals and families in the self-directed community. * Registration for individuals, their families, and their staff[...]

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, November 13th, 2024, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Webinar, November 14th, 5th, 2024, with the Communinitas of Wakefield, MA. With guest presenter Mass Advocates for Children. This workshop will help families and those working with students with disabilities understand the different sections of[...]

Webinar, November 14th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. P2P Listening & Learning Training –  Become a Volunteer Support Parent. The FCSN’s Parent to Parent of Massachusetts program builds a bridge[...]

November 16th, 2024, with the Transition Center at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. A free, in-person, half-day, Saturday transition event focused on building an effective life plan for young adults with disabilities.[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2024, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Join a workshop with Q&A for parents and guardians on the ins and outs of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2024, with the  Northborough-Southborough Public Schools. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. *[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2024, with The Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Guardianship, also referred to as conservatorship, is a legal process that gives a person the authority to make choices and care for another[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Hear how participants and their families can design individualized services to meet their needs through the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice. *[...]

Seminarios web, la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales Massachusetts, la Oficina Regional de DDS Central/Oeste, Servicios Comunitarios Multiculturales y Centro se unen para presentar una serie de cinco partes sobre educación especial, en español,[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2o24. Free. Please join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property,[...]

Worcester, MA, November 19th, 2024, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Free. This is a conference dedicated to increasing the knowledge around finance for staff and advocates working with individuals with disabilities. This conference[...]

November 19th, 2024, with the Transition Center at Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Discuss the importance of fostering inclusive social environments and opportunities to support the emotional growth and overall well-being of[...]

Hurley Family Branch, North Attleboro, MA, November 20th, 2024, with the Hockomock Area YMCA Integration Initiative in North Attleboro. Part of the Financial Group Financial Wellness Series Financial Planning Workshops For Families Of Individuals With[...]

Webinar, November 20th, 2024. Join The Arc for a special webinar about MassAbility (formerly known as the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission). Presenter Manel Desvallons will provide an overview of MassAbility programs, information on how to apply for[...]

Waltham, MA, November 21st, 2024. The Arc of Massachusetts Board of Directors Invites You to a Welcome Reception for New CEO Maura Sullivan. The Board welcomes Maura into this new role and excited to share in[...]

Winchester, MA, November 23rd, 2024. All-Inclusive Basketball Clinic with Bounce Out the Stigma. A  Special Needs Basketball Clinic for Boys & Girls, ages 7-21, facing the challenges of Autism, ADD, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities, and[...]

Webinar, November 25th, 2024,with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat in[...]

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

Boston, MA, November 29th, 2024, with the Boston University Athletics. Inclusive Basketball Clinic hosted by the Boston University Women’s Basketball team. Clinic is open to only female athletes, ages 8 and up, of any ability[...]

Wakefield, MA, December 1st, 2024 – March 9th, 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 16 – adultt with special needs.  Join Communitas on Sundays for skills, drills and scrimmages. * They will have initial[...]

Auburn, MA, December 2nd 2024- February 10th, 2025, with Auburn Youth Basketball. This program will incorporate adaptive techniques into basketball to create an inclusive and enjoyable experience for players of all abilities, preschool to high[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 2nd, 2024, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregiver Group Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals they care for. Learn[...]

Seminarios web, la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales Massachusetts, la Oficina Regional de DDS Central/Oeste, Servicios Comunitarios Multiculturales y Centro se unen para presentar una serie de cinco partes sobre educación especial, en español,[...]

Webinar, December 5th, 2024, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Hear how participants and their families can design individualized services to meet their needs through the Participant Directed Program or Agency with Choice. *[...]

Webinar, December 5th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. P2P Listening & Learning Training –  Become a Volunteer Support Parent. The FCSN’s Parent to Parent of Massachusetts program builds a[...]

Webinar, December 5th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc of Concord, MA. Maura Sullivan, CEO, Arc of Massachusetts, will present at this free parent/guardian training. There is deep concern among those in the disability community –[...]

Fitchburg, MA, December 7th – January 25th, 2025, with the Black Action Coalition. Free. Honey Badgers inclusive basketball program is for children and young people living with disabilities, autism, psychosocial challenges or additional support needs.[...]

Westminster, MA, December 7, 2024 – January 18th, 2025. Young athletes program for ages 6-12, focusing on basketball * The Level 2 group will be offered for children ages 6-12, and will focus more on[...]

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, December 11th, 2024, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Concord, MA, December 14th – January 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. Registration FULL. Please check with the host about 2025 programs. Shoot hoops and join in. All abilities welcome. This is a non-competive sport[...]

Bridgewater, MA, December 16th, 2024, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusett. Free. Part of their Parent & Caregivers of Young Adults & Adults Speaker Series dedicated to disability issues that directly affect the individuals[...]

Hurley Family Branch, North Attleboro, MA, December 18th, 2024, with the Hockomock Area YMCA Integration Initiative in North Attleboro. Part of the Financial Group Financial Wellness Series Financial Planning Workshops For Families Of Individuals With[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2024, with Community Legal Aid.  Join Attorney Katie Madison of Community Legal Aid to learn more about their Disability Benefits Project, now available for Franklin and Hampshire County residents. Community Legal Aid’s Disability[...]

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

Deadline, February 15th, 2025. The National Federation of the Blind of Massachusetts is offering scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year. Up to four scholarships will be awarded: one in the amount of $3,000.00, 2 in[...]

Deadline, March 1st, 2025. with Foundatio for Faces in Brookline, MA. The Foundation for Faces of Children scholarship scholarship award program annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational/technical school) to promising students born with[...]

West Barnstable, MA, January 4th – February 22nd 2024, with the Sandwich Recreation Department. Free. For ages 8 & up with disabilities. Join the Sandwich Sailors with the Sandwich Recreation Department for another season of[...]

Westboro, MA, January 4th – March 8th, 2025. Free. The Westborough Wallabies is a program of the Massachusetts Special Olympics/Unified Sports and is open to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities ages 7 and up.[...]

Quincy, MA, January 5th – March 30th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. In collaboration with Adaptive Sports New England. Learn from former collegiate wheelchair basketball players Paul Ward, Franciscan Children’s Director of Adaptive Sports[...]

Danvers, MA, January 5th – February 9th 2025, with Danvers Indoor Sports. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of basketball and floor hockey.  Classes are non-competitive and a fit for beginners or[...]

Grafton, MA, January 5th – February 9th, 2025, with the Grafton Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Baseball and Soccer. Classes are non-competitive and are a fit for beginners or[...]

Boston, MA, January 5th – 26th, 2025. Inclusive soccer clinic for ages 8 to 15 -this is an introductory clinic, all experience levels are welcome. * Participants will have the opportunity to participate in skill[...]

Webinar, January 6th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Learn about ways to support people with disabilities in making decisions about their lives. In Massachusetts, when a person turns 18 years old,[...]

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

Webinar, January 7th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part one of their four-part Janaury 2025 Transition Centers Series on Housing. Speaker: Denise D. Resnick, Founder & President/CEO,[...]

Webinar in SPANISH, January 8th, 2025, sábado 18 de enero de 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful[...]

Boston, MA, January 11th – March 1st, 2025. Special Olympics Massachusetts – Inclusive basketball training series powered by Paris Street Community Center for ages 8 to 22, no prior basketball experience is required. * Program[...]

Williams College, Williamstown, MA, January & February 2025, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Basketball clinic for athletes ages 5 thru 18 at Williams College. Program will run on Sundays.  Register on line to www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you  and scroll down[...]

Webinar, 1/13/ 2025, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Este taller es para familias cuyos hijos están entrando, o han entrado recientemente, en el sistema de justicia juvenil. Aprenda a trabajar con el Departamento[...]

Hingham, MA, January 14th – February 8th, 2025, with the South Shore SNAP Programs. For those ages 4 – 22 with intellectual and physical disabilities. This six-week introductory program will provide your child with the opportunity to[...]

Webinar, January 14th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. The Letter of Intent is a practical and necessary tool in planning for the future. From a sibling perspective, Cindy Haddad will guide[...]

Webinar, January 14th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part two of their four-part Janaury 2025 Transition Centers Series on Housing. Part Two: Accessing Affordable Housing – talk[...]

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, January 14th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Speakers – Attorneys Pamela Milman and Nicole Mazer, alongside Beth Tremblay-Hall, will present  an essential workshop tailored to the SPaN community. Student records come[...]

Webinar, January 15th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. While there will be a Spanish interpreter, all who are interested in attending are welcome. The presentation will be provided in English[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. First of a two-part webinar conference with the DLC’s Employment and Benefits Conference. In the first session, learn from DLC attorneys about reasonable accommodations[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2025, with the Western MA Family Leadership Program and the Multicultural Community Services of the Pioneer Valley, Inc.Free. Planning for a family member who is about to be (or already is) a[...]

Norwood, MA, Winter 2025. Norwood Challenger Sports is for children and young adults with special needs ages 6 and up. No experience necessary. Parent coaches and high school volunteers work with the players on a wide range[...]

Amherst, MA, January 18th, 2025.  Special Olympics Massachusetts –   Single day basketball clinic for ages 2-12 at UMass Amherst. To register or for more information, visit Special Olympics Massachusetts www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you  and scroll to your chosen[...]

Williams College, Williamstown, MA, January & February 2025, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Basketball clinic for athletes ages 5 thru 18 at Williams College. Program will run on Sundays.  Register on line to www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you  and scroll down[...]

Merrimack College, North Andover, January 19th – April 6th, 2025, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. * The Level 1 group will be for children ages 2-6 with and without intellectual disabilities. * Level 1 will focus[...]

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[...]

Lexington, MA, January 21st – March 11th, 2025, with the Lexington, MA, Therapeutic Recreation Department. For ages 6 – 11 and 12- 17 with special needs. An adaptive basketball program that teaches participants with disabilities[...]

Webinar, January 21st, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part three of their four-part Janaury 2025 Transition Centers Series on Housing. Part Three – take a a closer[...]

Webinar, January 22nd, 225, with the Arc of Massachusetts. According to the FINDS Survey, approximately 80% of people with disabilities are cared for by family members. Who will take on this role when those caregivers are[...]

Webinar, January 22nd, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc for a special, two-part series on Almost Everything You Need to Know About MassHealth. This presentation will be led by Jessica Russo, Director of[...]

Webinar, 22 de enero de 2025, con Bridgewell, Northeast Arc, Danvers, MA. Presentado por Laura Pérez de The Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Cómo abordar el Plan Educativo Individualizado (IEP) Este taller ayudará a las familias[...]

Webinar, January 24rd, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. Second of a two-part webinar conference with the DLC’s Employment and Benefits Conference. The first session, learn from DLC attorneys about reasonable accommodations in[...]

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

Lowell, MA, January 26th – March 30th, 2025, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. This is Unified basketball team for athletes and Unified partners 13 years and older. * Team will practice weekly from 6 pm to[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. This workshop will cover what you need to know if your young adult is ready to start working. Learn about: – Current resume[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part four of their four-part Janaury 2025 Transition Centers Series on Housing. Part Four: Dive into housing options that[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with the Norfolk County Agricultural High School. The guest presenter will be from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation explains 504 Plans, who qualifies, what it contains,[...]

Via Zoom, January 29th, 2025, 7 p.m.Speaker Catherine Boyle, president of Autism Housing Pathways, will be the presenter. Please join them via Zoom for the annual meeting of Autism Housing Pathways. * Autism Housing Pathways (AHP)[...]

Webinar, Janaury 30th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Effective advocacy is a learned art. Parents will learn soft skills, such as how to prioritize and collaborate, to best advocate[...]

Webinar, January 30th, 2025, with the MinuteMan Arc in Concord, MA. Free Parent/Guardian Training. Ken Underwood and Michelle Algeri, from the Department of Developmental Services Central Middlesex Area office, will address the process of entering adult services[...]

Webinar, January 31st, 2025, with the Regional Communications Director, Boston Region, Social Security Administration. The regional office invite you to join Social Security Administration Regional Communications Director, LaShonda Downing and the Boston Regional Metropolitan Public Affairs Specialists[...]

North Reading, MA, February 2nd – April 6th, 2025, with the North Reading Parks and Recreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are[...]

Williams College, Williamstown, MA, January & February 2025, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. Basketball clinic for athletes ages 5 thru 18 at Williams College. Program will run on Sundays.  Register on line to www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you  and scroll down[...]