Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

Bridgewater, MA, Information Sessions, throughout 2025, with the EXCEL 2025/2026 program at Bridgewater State University. The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Interested[...]

Virtual Groups with NAMI Cape Ann, Second Tuesday of each month, Third Monday of each month, through 2025. er your questions during a live Zoom Q&A. The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Cape Ann Chapter[...]

Online, July 21st – October 27th, 2025, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Virtual and in person options. An intensive training program designed to provide families and professionals[...]

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Summer and Fall 2025. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons,  for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with disabilities,[...]

With SCIboston. SCIboston has announted the continuation of its quality of life grant program for individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder and will rename it The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program. The Travis Roy[...]

Virtual sessions the first Thursday of each month in 2025, with guest speakers, through the Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community. This is a peer-run community in the Metro Boston Area for people who have been[...]

Beverly, MA, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from. ASL 101 – This 5-week course teaches[...]

Virtual Program, September 8th – October 27th, 2025, Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  ANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and Neurodivergent teens aged 17-19. This group is designed to[...]

Webinars, every Tuesday through 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The Federation’s Transition team is working with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to tell you about an innovative pilot project, NextGen[...]

In person and online with UMass Lowell, usually the first and second Wednesday of each month throughout 2025. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person[...]

Worcester, MA, September 11th – October 30th, 2025. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 18+. Program will be held at on Thursdays from 6pm to 7pm, starting September 11th through October 30th. * No prior[...]

Winchester, MA, Fall 2025, Series for Families in the Winchester, MA, communities, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) NAMI Cambridge-Middlesex – Central Middlesex. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...]

Boston and Virtual Classes, September 13th– November 12th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.  Treinamento de Consultoria para Pais e Profissionais (PCTI) do outono de 2025 será oferecido em português.[...]

Worcester, MA, September 14th – November 23rd, 2025. 2025 Fall Holy Cross Goes Unified Basketball  skills program held at Holy Cross in Worcester on Sunday mornings from 11 am to 12 pm for the following dates:[...]

Greenfield, MA, Fall 2025, Series for Families in Western Massachusetts, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Western Mass. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information[...]

Online, September 16th – November 20th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States and[...]

Virtual Program, September 17th – December 10th, 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.[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cape Ann, MA, communities, Fall, 2025, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cape Ann Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions,[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

48 Main Street. Westford, MA, September 19th, with the Westford Commission on Disabilities. Disabilities Served: IDD, Physical, Neurological. This is an inclusive accessible event with music, food, fun, games, socialization, and crafts. * Open to[...]

Lexington, MA, September – October 2025, with All Stars Learning.  The Supermarket & Vet Series is a mingle of life skills and vocational skills, offered in a small group setting with 1:1 support from teacher,[...]

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[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Natick, MA, September 26th,  2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

Peabody, MA, November 7th 2025 – May 2nd, 2026. Application deadline is September 26th, 2025, with Northeast Family Leadership and Riverside Community Care. Family members living in Northeast Massachusetts who care for a loved one[...]

Needham, MA, September 27th – November 15th, 2025.  Basketball skills program held at  in Needham on Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm, starting September 27th through November 15th. * No prior basketball experience required. * All[...]

Worcester, MA, September 29th, 2025, with the Senior Connection. Dedicated to empowering caregivers and supporting older adults through education, access to services, and community connection. With keynote speakers, panels, breakout sessions, and resource tables, the[...]

Northampton, MA, Fall 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 and 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an[...]

Northampton, MA, in Person, Fall, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones of Western MA. For ages 18+ with special needs. The Boundaries and Relationships class provides students with the building blocks of creating relationships of[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Northampton, MA, Fall 2025, with Whole Children. For ages 16+ with special needs. Come cook something up with your friends. * Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to try. * They[...]

Plymouth, MA, Fall 2025, Series for Families, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available resources.[...]

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[...]

Taunton, MA, October 2nd – November 20th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Burlington, MA, October 4th, 2025, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome, ages 0 to four, and their siblings, as well as expectant families, are invited to join MDSC[...]

Leominster, MA, Fall 2025, Series for Families, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of North Central Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about[...]

Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 7th. 2025, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference  – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cambridge MA, and Middlesex communities, Fall, 2025, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cambridge-Middlesex Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions,[...]

Webinar, October 7th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Three Evenings of Friendship: Video Screening Series. Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad.  These short, friendship stories each tell the story of a[...]

Bristol Community College, Fall River, MA, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with M.O.L.I.F.E. Free. In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Empowerment Through Inclusion: Every Voice, Every Ability, hosted by M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc. in[...]

Worcester, MA, October 9th, 2025, with the Massachusetts APSE state chapter of APSE, the Association of People Supporting Employment First. Partners in Progress Conference 2025. Come prepared to strengthen your networking skills, and connect with[...]

Webinar Series, Fall/Winter 2025,  with Autism Housing Pathways of Winchester, MA. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series in which families are guided through materials that will help them to determine what housing[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 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.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Virtual Series, October 15th – November 19th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Compassion on the Autism Spectrum (PAUSE) is a 6-session online workshop for Autistic adults who[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Wellesley, MA, October 16th, 2025, with Mass Bay Community College. ebinar, March 2nd, 2022, with Riverside Community Care of Dedham, MA.  Connected Futures, Thursday, October 16, 2025, 12-2 Light Lunch MassBay Community College invites you[...]

Athol, MA, October 16th, 2025, with the The Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Join the MassGRG at the North Quabbin Family Resource Center in Athol for a relaxing and informative session tailored just for caregivers.[...]

Natick, MA, October 17th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

Virtual Conference, October 17th, 2025, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. The Daniel W. Rosenn AANE Connections Conference is for adults on the Autism Spectrum, parents, and professionals. Empowering Neurodivergent Self-Advocacy is designed[...]

Greenfield, MA, October 17th, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with Massachusetts Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Free but registration is required. The Massachusetts Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is hosting it’s third annual resource fair on 10/17/25 at[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Webinar, October 17th,  2025, with PPal of Massachusetts. Free. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs.[...]

West Boylston, MA, October 18th, 2025.  Join an inclusive book signing event to celebrate the the launch of “Sometimes It’s Hard”, a children’s book written especially for siblings of children who have autism or other[...]

Webinar, June 16th, 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. A presentation and discussion for Autistic adults to come and explore their understanding of autism through a neurological lens. * Discuss[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2025, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services. Free. Be Prepared for the Transition Years DDS 101 Info Session. This free workshop will provide need to know information about the Department of[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. Hear from experts about who qualifies for Personal Care Attendant (PCA) services and Adult Foster Care (AFC), how to apply, and what[...]

Plymouth, MA, Fall/Winter 2025, Series for Families, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) South Shore. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available resources. The[...]

Watertown, MA, October 23rd, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind. An event focused on planning the future for young adults with complex support needs. Designed for families and caregivers of young adults, these interactive[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Newton – Wellesly, MA, communities, Fall, 2025, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Newton – Wellesly Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...]

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[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Lexington, MA, October – December, 2025, with All Stars Learning.  The Supermarket & Vet Series is a mingle of life skills and vocational skills, offered in a small group setting with 1:1 support from teacher,[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

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[...]

Webinar, November 6th, 2025, with PLAN of MA & RI. Learn about Special Needs Trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future. Learning Objectives: Understand the purpose of a[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Wakefield, MA, November 7th, 2025, with Communitas of Wakefield. For ages 18+.  Grab your party attire and join a night of dancing with friends. * Music will be provided by DJ Kevin Sullivan and light[...]

Boston, MA, November 8th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers[...]

Wellesley, MA, register by October 17, 2025 for Winter 2025/26,  with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress.  The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center, and provides[...]

Charlestown, MA, November 8th, Register by October 17, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress.  The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center, and provides experiential[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 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.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Natick, MA, November 14th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center. This event Nintendo Switch Videogame Night is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17. Join a night of games on the Nintendo Switch and[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. Growing up with a brother or sister who has a disability can bring pride, love, responsibility—and sometimes guilt or confusion. This webinar[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

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[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Sep 16, 2025 – Know Your Rights: The DDS Appeals Process. 1:30PM.  Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century[...]

Webinar, December 2nd, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Three Evenings of Friendship: Video Screening Series. Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad.  These short, friendship stories each tell the story of[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

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[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Acton, MA, December 6th, 2025, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers. * Enjoy[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 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.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

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[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Beverly, MA, January – March 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from. ASL 101 –[...]

Watertown, MA, January 9th – 11th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind. Participants engage in hands-on activities focused on fostering independence, such as personal care, meal preparation, time management, and organization techniques.ally for young[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 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.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

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[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Three Evenings of Friendship: Video Screening Series. Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad.  These short, friendship stories each tell the story of[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 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.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Rigorous job preparation for young adults ages 14 to 22 who are blind or visually impaired. This is an overview of their[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Sudbury, MA, March 4th, 2026, with Academy Metrowest. This workshop equips parents of students with IEPs or 504 plans to navigate disagreements with their school districts—while keeping the focus where it belongs: on their child’s needs.[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 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.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Beverly, MA, March – May, 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from. ASL 101 –[...]