Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Movies and Events in Massachusetts

Boston, MA, through June 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. For ages 8+ with a visual or mobility impairment. Each swimmer receives an individualized program to help work on their technical and psychological skills. * This[...]

Wakefield/Medford, MA, September 5th – December 19th, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For swimmers ages 6 – 12 who have a desire to improve their skills and have some fun in the pool- come join[...]

Dedham, MA, Friday nights, through 2025. Friday Night Fun Swim Swimming for all ages with special needs. The PathFinder Program is the division of the Dedham Parks & Recreation Department dedicated to providing recreational opportunities[...]

Holyoke, MA, April 10th – May 29th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment,[...]

Feeding Hills, MA, April 23 – May 14, 2025, Adaptive Fishing program with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive fishing program geared towards kids and adults with different ability levels. Families are welcome to[...]

Boston, MA, April 28th – September 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts’s DCR Universal Access Program. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors[...]

Quincy, MA, May 4th – June 22nd, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are[...]

Providence, RI, May 10th, 2025, with Bailey’s Team for Autism. Bailey’s Animal Adventure Hours: TBA. Expanded check in time: 9 am to 11 am. Each guest on the autism spectrum and their caregiver will receive[...]

May 10th, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Webinar, May 12, 2025, with The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Free. Bridging the Gap: Making Government Benefits and Personal Assets Work Together is designed for families—especially parents and siblings—navigating the complex world of special needs[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 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[...]

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[...]

Manchester, NH, May 23th, 2025. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater[...]

Webinar, May 14th, 2025, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Free. Charting the LifeCourse is a powerful set of principles and tools that people[...]

May 14th, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Ayer/Groton, MA, May 15th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts Unviersal Access Program.  The Universal Access Program for accessible tandem cycling in Groton offers small groups working together to cycle the back roads and bike[...]

Virtual Session, May 19th, 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).[...]

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, May 21st, 2025, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA) The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. *[...]

Beartown State Forest, Great Barrington, MA, May 22nd, 2025. Accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriates ages for this offering. * UAP’s adaptive kayaking program[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, witht the Arc of Massachusetts. Join a Listening Session where they begin by sharing what they have learned over the past three months on this project. The Arc will also invite[...]

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, May 22nd, 2025, with the Northshore Education Consortium. Ever wonder what’s really going on inside the ADHD brain? This workshop helps parents make sense of how ADHD affects focus, emotions, and daily life. *[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, with the NAMI Cape Ann. Free. Planning Options for Family Caregivers. Have you thought about the future of your loved one who is living with a disability and/or has special needs after you[...]

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[...]

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[...]

May 18th, 2025, Burlington, Dartmouth Mall, Framingham, Methuen, Tyngsboro, AMC Theaters – Theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more information. Sensory Friendly films provides a family[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Review the latest future-planning tools to maximize an individual’s benefits and provide financial security. Learn more about trusts, trustees, and ABLE accounts, and how they can[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Review the latest future-planning tools to maximize an individual’s benefits and provide financial security. Learn more about trusts, trustees, and ABLE accounts, and how they can be[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, May 31st, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights for better visibility.[...]

Southbridge, MA, with Virtual Option, June 2nd, 2025, with Seven Hills Southbridge Family Support Center. Designed for familiesof clients who are transitioning to adulthood. This session will cover key topicssuch as navigating independence,accessing available resources,and[...]

Manchester, NH, June 3, 2025. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater[...]

Webinar, June 5th, 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, June 5th, 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,[...]

Duxbury, MA, with the ACCESSail Program at Duxbury Bay Marina. Sign up now for Summer 2025. This program welcomes beginners and encourages anyone new to the water or the sport to come aboard and join[...]

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, June 11th, 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[...]

Worcester, MA, June 17th, 2025. Join the Worcester Bravehearts Baseball Team for an Autism Acceptance night out at Fitton Field. This event will feature: Acceptance tables Lowered music volume A cool down zone Sensory friendly[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, June 21st, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights for better visibility.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Boston, MA, Jue 29th, 2025, with Bay State Games. Entry Deadline: June 20th. Eligibility: A full-time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. A full-time student at a recognized academic institution in[...]

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londondery, NH, June 28th, 2025. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights for better visibility.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Weston, MA, September 6th, 2025. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience. *[...]

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, 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Massachusetts’ Location TBA. November 6th & 7th, 2024. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days will be filled[...]

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[...]

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, 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]