Special-Needs Music & Dance Events in Massachusetts

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[...]

Concord, MA, Fall 2024 & Winter 2025. Physical, language, social, cognitive, and musical development are stimulated through musical play in a social group that is celebratory of all ages and skill levels. Each class will[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, November 23rd, 2024, with the Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education in Boston, MA. Free and open to the public. The ABLE Conversation symposium is a professional development opportunity in the field of[...]

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[...]

Westford, MA, December 1st, 2024.  Free. The Music Makes Me Happy Chorus will be taking the stage at Parish Center for the arts in a family-friendly, all-are-welcome concert in celebration of the season. * Admission[...]

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 –[...]

Online with Berkeley School of Music, Boston, MA, December 7th, 2024. The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education SEL–Music Education professional development opportunity offers both synchronous and asynchronous participation options to learn SEL-informed music education[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Online, throughout 2024, with Special Olympics of Massachusetts (SOMA). Special Olympics Massachusetts will continue their Monthly Virtual Dances throughout 2024. This year they are offering dances every other month. The 2024 dates for the Virtual[...]

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[...]

Webinar, January 6th, 2025, with the AANE in Watertown, MA. Figuring out what kind of jobs are a good fit for you is a really important part of a job search. While there’s no “perfect job”,[...]

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,[...]

Bridgewater, MA, January 8 – February 26, with the Bridge Center and Easterseals Massachusetts. For ages 18+ of all abilities. Culinary Creations – Learn to follow a recipe each week and try a new meal.[...]

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’[...]

Virtual Program, January 7th – February 11th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  The Berklee Institute for Accessible Arts Education (BIAAE) is offering free group music lessons to Autistic adults. Traditional[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Wakefield, MA, January 16th – March 6th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult. This partner fitness class will include 8-10 stations of cardio and strengthening exercises, challenging each participant at their[...]

Concord, MA, January 20th, 2025, with the Music Makes Me Happy Chorus. Free. Music Makes Me Happy brings adults with special needs together with volunteers to sing and bring joy to the community with sing-along-style[...]

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

Webinar, 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[...]

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)[...]

Brighton, MA, January 30th – March 27th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. Participants will learn a variety of dance steps and movements, as well as a fun dance combination to perform at the end[...]

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[...]

Lexington, MA, February 3rd – June 4th, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 16-80 years of age. There are two sets of classes. One meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00 PM,[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2025, with the Peabody SEPAC. The Peabody SEPAC will be joined by BSEA (Bureau of Special Education Appeals) mediator Beth Ross who will present: All about Special Education Mediation and/or IEP Facilitation How[...]

Webinar, 4 de febrero de 2025, con the Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts.  *  Primeros Pasos Hacia La Educación Especial  La Federación Para Niños Con Necesidades Especiales Le Invita A Participar En[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2025, with the Burlington, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or[...]

Webinar, February 10th, 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[...]

Applicaition taken through March 3rd, 2025. Recipients from 2024 are ineligible for this grant cycle. For families in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire and Maine that are in need of financial assistance for[...]

Northboro, MA, February 10th – May 17th, 2025, with Algonquin’s Unified Singing Group. Algonquin’s Unified Singing Group is now serving the community beyond high school and Northboro alone. Group members are 18+ and registration for[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. The Adult Family Care (AFC )program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either family* or non-family members a monthly tax-free[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Embracing The Arc Of Life: Preparing for Tomorrow – 12:00 PM. Join The Arc of Massachusetts for an educational panel session on future planning. This is in[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Special Needs  Housing & Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Guest speaker will be  Andrew Forman, Senior Disability Advocate for the Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL). * Andy will[...]

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 11th, 2025, with the (DDS) Comm of MA Dept Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens’ Advisory Board. John Lee Metro Region DDS Self Direction Manager, will discuss Self Direction and the Transition from[...]

Webinar, February 12th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Webinars, February 15th – April 12th, 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Bedford, MA. You must register for the full series that starts on February 15th. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series[...]

Needham, MA, February 15th, 2025, 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m., with the Charles River Center.  For those with disabilities ages – please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. *  All partygoers must be accompanied[...]

Chicopee, MA, February 19th, 2025, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). Enjoy dancing, dinner of hotdogs, chips, soda and cookies. * Receive a Valentines gift on the way out. * Jericho inclusive[...]

New Bedford, MA, through June 2025. Adaptive Ballet is an opportunity for children ages 8 and older with special needs to experience the joy of dance and music in a positive and supporting atmosphere; while[...]

Webinar, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Weymouth, MA, through September 20th 2025 with South Shore Support Services of Weymouth, MA. * Are you ready to party yourself into shape? That is exactly what the Zumba® program is all about. * It[...]

Weymouth, rhrough September 2025, with South Shore Support Services. Music therapy is an evidence-based practice that uses music and its effect on the mind and body to promote growth and positive change. Research has shown[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2025, with the Amesbury SEPAC. Free and open to the public. This workshop will help families and those working with students with disabilities understand the different sections of the IEP, and protections[...]

Webinar, Martes 25 de Febrero, con The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Cuidado Familiar para Adultos (AFC) es un programa financiado por Mass Health que le paga, un estipendio mensual libre de impuestos, al cuidador ya[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 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[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Lynnfield, MA, SEPAC. Free. Special Education Mediation is a voluntary and confidential dispute resolution process available at no cost through the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). When school[...]

Virual Event, February 26th, 2025, with Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School of Shrewsbury. The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities with inclusive employers.[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2025, with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health, UMASS Chan Medical School – Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. Free. “Lunch and Learn” Via Zoom. Navigating insurance for newly diagnosed families can be[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Lexington, MA, March 3rd – June 2nd, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP).  Vibrant Voices Chorus will introduce and work on skill development, providing opportunities for young people to develop their musical ailities[...]

Webinar, March 4th, 2025, with The Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Free. This presentation is “Housing 101” for parents. “Thinking about housing” introduces families to the range of public funds available to pay for housing and[...]

Wakefield, MA, March 5th – 19th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult. Grab your apron and Communitas in the kitchen. * Learning about cooking and preparing a meal. * Learn[...]

Needham, MA, March 7th, 2025, hosted by the League School of Walpole, MA. A conference designed for educators, administrators, consultants, therapists, and families in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts Special Education Summit: Collaborative Solutions to Current Issues[...]

Virtual Conference, March 7th, 2025, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating Public & Private Supports for Autistic Adults“ features expert-led sessions on government benefits, special needs trusts, Social Security,[...]

Webinar, March 11th – 13th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that[...]

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, March 11th – 13th, 2025, with Employment First Massachuestts. Presented by Work Without Limits, this training focuses on how earnings from work affect Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicaid, Medicare,[...]

Webinar, March 12th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Public Schools. The presenters will be representatives from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This presentation was developed to help families gain a deeper[...]

Bridgewater, MA, March 13th & 14th, 2025, with Bridgewater State Univeristy’s EXCEL program. Free. For parents, teachers, school leaders & adult service agency personnel. A legislative breakfast will be hosted on March 13th, 8:30-10.30 a.m.[...]

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

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

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

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

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[...]

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

Webinar, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. The concert unites singers with and without disabilities  of all ages to work toward the common goal of performing in concert. * Youth, peers, adults, teachers[...]

Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Milestones / Whole Children.  For ages 16+ with all abilities. Come join in the fun of making music with the Friendship Band, Whole Children’s resident rock group. They will play[...]

Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 16+ with special needs. * Move to the sounds of fabulous music at your own pace to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. Experience a[...]

Norfolk, MA, April 3rd – May 29th, 2025, with the Millis, MA, Recreation Department. For ages 13 – 22. The Exhale adaptive and inclusive dance program incorporates appropriate dance styles for individuals with special needs.[...]

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

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

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

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

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

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

Newton, April 9th – June 11th, 2025, with the JCC of Greater Boston. Enjoy karaoke? Love to sing and/or dance? Show off your inner super star as you learn about music performance! Participants will work on[...]

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

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people around[...]

Webinar, April 9th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

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

Concord, MA, April 14th – June 16th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Learning through music and dance you will achieve self-expression, self-confidence, and a few new groovy moves. *[...]

Concord, MA, April 14th – June 16th, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Warm up your vocals with some classic songs and grab the beat with some percussion instruments. * Minute Man[...]

Concord, MA, April 15th – June 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Join Chef Alex for a fun cooking class. You’ll learn classic recipes like baking, stovetop cooking, and[...]

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

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

Chicopee, MA, April 16th, 2025, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho).  Get your exercise with Jericho dances. The night flies by! And you won’t stop dancing. * Jericho inclusive dances are a[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

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

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

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

Easton, MA, May 1 – July 7th, 2025, A movement & rhythm-based fitness class for children. Kids will be able to get some energy out through easy and fun exercises while making music. For ages:[...]

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

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

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

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

Wakefield, MA, May 6th – August 12th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 22+  with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place for music[...]

Wakefield, MA, May 6th – August 12th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 4 – through adult with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place[...]

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

Springfield, MA, Winter  &  Spring 2025, with Kehillah of the JCC Springfield, MA. For ages 5+. Rusty, Board Certified Music Therapist, has a unique way of engaging all children through music. In his groups, he[...]