Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

Springfield, MA, May 23rd – June 21st, 2023.  The Springfield JCC’s Kehillah Department is partnering with Bay Path University and students in the Master’s of Occupational Therapy Department to offer new groups for Western Massachusetts’[...]

Webinar, June 12th, 2023, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program of  Massachusetts. How organizing can help you be the best advocate for your child. * Creating a digital binder enables you to access information at[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

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.[...]

Mattaposiett, MA, June 24th, 2023, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program of  Massachusetts. A Compassion Fatigue workshop for parents and caregivers of loved ones with disabilities, chronic illness, or mental health challenges. * It can[...]

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.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Brighton, MA, July 8th – August 5th, 2023, with Deaf Inc., of Massachusetts. The Deaf Inc., Summer 2023 Semester is adding a new class: In-Person ASL 1 Class every Saturday from July 8 to Aug[...]

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.[...]

In English and Spanish, Virtual and in Person/Peabody, MA, with Bridgewell Family Support Center. This support group is a safe space designed for caregivers of individuals with disabilities to come together as a group and share[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Danvers, MA, MA, July 20th, 6 pm, with the Northeast Arc. For parents of children who are in Middle School and High School. Join the Northeast Arc’s facilitator and program director Nancy Lucier. * The[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

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.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

Boston, August 20th, 2023.  A special performance benefitting the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism and in partnership with Rodman for Kids. Slight modifications will be made to the Blue Man Group performance including reduced sound[...]

Webinar, August 23rd, 2023, with SPARK Kindness of Natick, MA. Free. For parents, caregivers, educators, and community members of all ages. Parent coach and author Caroline Maguire, will share “social sleuthing” strategies and tools to help[...]

Webinar, August 24th, 2023, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Dr. Michelle Palumbo and Dr. Robyn Thom from the Lurie Center at Massachusetts General Hospital will present on depression in Down syndrome. * What are the[...]

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.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

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.[...]

Webinars, Spring & Summer 2023. This is a  “Closed” Support Group for Parents of Tweens (grades 4-9). This group is designed for parents and other adult family members of tweens who have been diagnosed with[...]

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[...]

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, September 19th, 2023, with Commonwealth Autism Services of Plainville, MA. Home Safety 101 Training equips parents with fundamental knowledge and practical tips to create a safer home environment for their children. * This training[...]

Taunton, MA, September 22nd, 2023, with the Taunton SEPAC and the Family Resource Center – Taunton/Attleboro. Free and open to the Public. This IEP Basics Workshop will help families understand the IEP process and both[...]

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, October 4th, 2023, with the MassPac at the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Attention Current MassPAC Members – MassPAC will be hosting a new SEPAC Officer Orientation on Wed., Oct. 4th at 7PM on[...]

Webinar, October 4th, 2023, with the 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[...]

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, October 10th, 2023, with the Arlington, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Webinar, October 10th, 2023, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers. PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents / caregivers / family members / family partners of children[...]

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[...]

Haverhill High School Library, Haverhill, MA, October 16th, 2023, with the Haverhill, SEPAC, 6:30 p.m. For seasoned parents, this is an opportunity to brush up on your knowledge of basic rights. Families that are new to[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 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[...]

Webinar, October 18th, 2023, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free and open to the public. In this webinar, Bruce Cohen, MD, PhD, will discuss the role of genetics in mental health and[...]

Webinar, October 19th, 2023, with Wakefield Public Schools Parent University. Guest Speaker Dr. Nadine Gaab is an associate professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She will review typical and atypical reading[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2023, with Boston Children’s Hospital. Join the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program’s Sign Language Workshop – Tiny Signs, Big Connection. * A baby sign language workshop for newer parents. * This workshop[...]

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 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[...]

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.[...]

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[...]

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 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.[...]

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, 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[...]

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[...]

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 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.[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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, 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, 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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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, 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 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, 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, 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[...]

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 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[...]

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 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[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2025 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,[...]

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, 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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, April 30th, 2024, 6:30 p.m., at Wellesley High School Auditorium, with the Wellesley PTSO, Wellesley Health Department & WPS Department Of Student Services. Parents will learn dependable strategies to help their children manage anxiety,moods, social[...]

Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA, or virtually on Zoom. You are invited to learn about accessibility and inclusion priorities in the City of Boston. The Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities in partnership with the[...]

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, May 15th, 2024, with Bristol Community College MAICEI in collaboration with Bridgewater State University (Excel), Massasoit Community College (MAICEI) and Cape Cod Community College (MAIHE). Guardianship – DECISION-MAKING OPTIONS. * Hillary Dunn Stanisz, Attorney[...]

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, May 23rd, 2024, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Meltdowns can be scary and emotional for all involved. During this webinar discuss strategies and helpful suggestions for preventing and managing meltdowns. * This[...]

Norwood, MA, June 2nd, 2024, with the MDSC. Free. For families whose child with Down syndrome is ages 4–12, Join them to meet other families and connect in a fun, safe space. * Everyone must[...]

Marlborough, MA, June 4th, 2024 . Join fellow caregivers and service providers for a day of listening, learning, and sharing. There will be a variety of workshops, group activities, and resource tables throughout the day. The[...]

Virtual Events, throughout 2024 & 2025, on the second Tuesday of each month, with the  Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages 13-22 with disabilities[...]

Webinar, June 12th, 2024, with the The Arc of Bristol County.The Family Support Center is partnering with Community Autism Resources to present a webinar called Finding Resources in the Community for Children, Teens, and Adults[...]

Virtual Group, June 24th, 2024, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA This event is for those living in one of the New England states. Want to meet other young adults within the[...]

Online, June 25th and througout 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[...]

Online, July 2nd, 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[...]

Virtual Events, throughout 2024 & 2025, on the second Tuesday of each month, with the  Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages 13-22 with disabilities[...]

Webinar, July 11th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 20+ languages. Accessing Interpretation. Review a wide range of[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, July 24th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing[...]

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[...]

Fairhaven / South Shore, MA, July 28th, 2024.  The Fairhaven Commission on Disability and M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc. are hosting a Diverse Abilities Celebration. July marks the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, August 1st, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The premier of the C2C Network Community Live will be hosted by the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).[...]

Attleboro, MA, August 4th, 2024, with Rare New England. *This event now has a wait list. Please contact the host below for more information. Rare New England’s “Roaring For Rare” is a Rare disease for families.[...]

Virtual Events, throughout 2024 & 2025, on the second Tuesday of each month, with the  Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages 13-22 with disabilities[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinars in English & Spanish, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. August 28th in English. August 29th in Spanish. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer[...]

Danvers, MA, September 19th, 2024, with the NortheastArc Family Resource Center. Support Group for Caregivers. If you are a parent/caregiver for an adult with special needs living at home and are ages 60 and older,[...]

Virtual Events, throughout 2024 & 2025, on the second Tuesday of each month, with the  Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages 13-22 with disabilities[...]

Virtual Group, September 12th, 2024, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

Virtual Event, September 18th, 2024, 7 p.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’s (MDSC) support group for family members who have a loved one with Down syndrome and a mental[...]

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[...]

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 National Autism Center at May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Family school partnerships benefit everyone—students, parents, guardians, and teachers alike. When families get involved, children do better in school, graduate[...]

Webinar, September 26th, 2024, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Guest speaker  Myrese Nochomowitz, MPH, RD, LDN will explore the topic of eating. Many neurodivergent individuals present with Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder (ARFID) and/or extreme[...]

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 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 1st, 2024, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services DDS Northeast Region. Department of Developmental Services (DDS) 101 is an introductory session designed for families, caregivers, and school personnel. DDS 101 is a[...]

Worcester, MA, October 4th, 2024, with Deaf Inc of Boston and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. Featuring: Elisa Valles, Dr. Alex Wilkins, Dr. Melissa Anderson. *  Dr. Melissa Anderson. Melissa Anderson is a hearing,[...]

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[...]

Virtual Events, throughout 2024 & 2025, on the second Tuesday of each month, with the  Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. For parents/caregivers who live in the Merrimack Valley with children ages 13-22 with disabilities[...]

Webinar, October 8th, 2024, with the National Down Syndrome Congress. Join NDSS for this upcoming webinar with Dr. Hannah Graham, author of The Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Women’s Health and Down Syndrome. Dr. Graham will[...]

Virtual Group, October 10th, 2024, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

Webinars, October 10th, 2024, and the 2nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA. Are you a: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer?[...]

Virtual Support, Mondays, Fall & Winter 2024, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through[...]

Beverly, MA, October 15th – November 19th, 2o24, with the National Alliance Mental Illness Massachusetts Chapter (NAMIMass) and NAMI Cape Ann. A free course for parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional[...]

Virtual Event, October 16th, 2024, 7 p.m., with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’s (MDSC) support group for family members who have a loved one with Down syndrome and a mental[...]