Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Winter & Spring 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,[...]

Canton, MA, March 25th – June 20th, 2025, with the Canton Little League Challenger Division. The Challenger Division aims to give developmentally and physically challenged boys and girls the opportunity to enjoy the full benefits[...]

Virtual Fairs, through June, 2025.  Not disability specific. 6 Virtual Camp Expos. Links are emailed out monthly for each of the 6 Virtual Camp Expos to parents who subscribed to receive this specially created flipbook based on[...]

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[...]

Foxborough & Norwood, MA, April & May 2025. Norwood Challenger Sports, with support from Norwood Little League and Foxborough Youth Baseball, offers baseball/softball for children and adults with intellectual and physial challenges ages 6 – 60.[...]

Canton, MA, April 26th – June 21st, 2025, with the Canton Parks and Recreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Track & Field and Football. Classes are non-competitive and are[...]

Andover, MA, April 26th – June 21nd, 20254, with the AndoverRecreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or for[...]

Haverhill, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with Haverhill Recreation. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or for children[...]

Westwood, MA, April 27th – June 22nd, 2025, with the Westwood Recreation Department. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and baseball. Classes are non-competitive and are suitable  for beginners or[...]

Lexington, MA, April 27th – June 8th, 2025, with the Lexington Recreation Department. The department is piloting a new unified high school league that will pair athletes (individuals with disabilities) and partners (individuals without disabilities)[...]

Online, March 10th – April 28th, 2025, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and Neurodivergent teens aged 17-19. This group is designed[...]

Lexington, MA, May 7th – June 11th, 2025. The Lexington Recreation Department offers this program for ages 6 – 11 and 12- 22 for youth with disabilities. * Adaptive Tennis Lessons are available to children[...]

Haverhill, MA, May – July, 2025. For ages 8+ with disabilities. Please come with a waterbottle and glove, wear sneakers. They are looking for committed, patient, enthusiastic people willing to volunteer as coaches, assistant coaches[...]

Waltham, MA, May 10th, 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[...]

Beverly, MA, May 10th – June 7th, 2025, with the Community Sports Programs at Children’s Center for Communication. The Community Sports Program at CCCBSD gives children with disabilities and their families a chance to play sports,[...]

Beverly, MA, May 10th – June 7th, 2025. The Miracle League of the North Shore is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that gives children with disabilities a chance to play baseball as part of a team in[...]

Lexington, MA, May 12th – June 23rd, 2025, with the Lexington Recreation Department. Quickball is a sport that blends baseball and softball into an exciting sport that emphasizes teamwork, coordination and friendly competition. * For[...]

Virtual Group, May 13th & 14th, 2025, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Hanover, MA, May 17th, 2025, with Raising Harts Foundation of Cohasset. Free. Autism Allies in Blue is a community focused event, dedicated to fostering mutual understanding, respect and collaboration between the State Police and families[...]

Taunton, MA, May 17th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources. CAR’s Grandparents’ Lunch offers grandparents the opportunity to hear professionals in the autism field share information on important topics, and a chance to meet and chat[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Worcester, MA, May 23rd, 2025. The Worcester Red Sox (WooSox) will welcome the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community on May 23, 2025 at Polar Park with a special Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night[...]

Worcester, MA, May 24th, 2025, with the Rett Syndrome Angels of Massachusetts. Ticket purchase required and a extremely limited. The Woo Sox will be playing the Durham Bulls. Your ticket includes: -Private 2 Hour VIP[...]

Virtual Group, May 26 – June 26th, 2025, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). Free but registration is required by May 22nd, 2025[...]

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[...]

Boston, June 3rd, 2025. The Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England is so excited to be included in Disability Pride Day at the Boston Red Sox. The Sox will be playing the Los Angeles[...]

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[...]

Artesani Park/Herter Park, Brighton, MA, June 7th, 2025, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free and open to the public. With the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Universal Access Program – celebrate accessible outdoor[...]

Chelmsford, MA, Spring & Summer 2025. The Patriot Division is a program for physically & mentally disabled children of all ages. The youths participate in a program designed to their abilities. The participants learn more than[...]

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 13th, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. Gain insights into the reality and impact of suicide, including its implication within specific demographic groups and its broader societal significance. * Participants[...]

Online, June 17th – 26th, 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 abroad.[...]

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 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[...]

Online, July 7th – August 7th, 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[...]

Canton, MA, July 12th – August 16th, 2025, with the Canton Parks and Recreation Department. Ffor children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of Lacrosse and Soccer.  Classes are non-competitive and are perfect for[...]

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 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 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[...]

Webinar, August 16th, 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 with[...]

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 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 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[...]

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 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 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[...]

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[...]

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 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 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[...]

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[...]

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 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 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[...]

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 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[...]

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 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[...]