Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

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[...]

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,[...]

Worcester, MA, August 24th – November 15th, 2025. Train 4 Life program is a fitness program focused on fitness, nutrition and mental health for athletes aged 18+. The program runs from 8/24 to 11/16 (no[...]

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[...]

Wellesley, MA. September 12th – November 14th, 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages[...]

Wellesley, MA. September 12th – November 14th, 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Young Athletes program for ages 6 to 12 focusing on basketball skills. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive[...]

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:[...]

Merrimack College, North Andover, September 14th – December 6th, 2025, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. * The Level 1 group will be for children ages 2-6 with and without intellectual disabilities. * Level 1 will focus[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

Dorchester, MA, Fall & Winter 2025. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this program. Bowling program held on Sundays from 10am to 12pm  in Dorchester, starting September 21st through December 21st. To register or[...]

Amherst, MA, September 21st – November 2nd, 2025. Level 1 only. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2[...]

Amherst, MA, September 21st – November 2nd, 2025. Level 2 only. Focusing on soccer skills but open to other sport suggestions.Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for[...]

Dorchester, MA, September 25th – November 30th, 2025. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 16+. Program will be held at  in Dorchester on Thursday evenings from 6pm to 7pm, starting September 25th through November 20th.[...]

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[...]

Lynn, MA, September 27th – November 9th, 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages[...]

Brockton, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2025. Basketball skills center that will focus on the foundations of basketball for people with and without intellectual disabilities aged 8+. * No prior experience is required. Program[...]

Lynn, MA, September 28th – October 9th, 2025. Beginner level soccer skills center for athletes ages 8 to 22, no prior soccer experience required. Program will meet on Sunday mornings from 10am to 11am at[...]

Lynn, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2025.  Unified flag football team for the Lynn Special Olympics program for ages 16+. Practices will be held on Sundays from 11:00am to 12:00pm at  in Lynn. For[...]

Lynn, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2025. Unified soccer team for the Lynn Special Olympics program for ages 8 to 15 years old. Practices will be held on Sundays from 10:00am to 11:00am in[...]

Brockton, MA, September 28th – November 9th, 2025.  Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years[...]

Roxbury, MA, September 29th – November 3rd, 2025. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 8 to 22. Program will be held at the  on Monday evenings from 6 pm to 7 pm, starting September 29th through[...]

Northampton, MA, September 30th – November 22nnd, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. In person, for ages 13 to Adult 12 with special needs. * In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and[...]

Northhampton, MA, Fall 2025, 2025, with Whole Children Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills, with a[...]

Boston, MA, October 1st – November 19th, 2025, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Skating.  Whether your child is learning how to skate or wants to improve their stick handling, passing, and shooting, this program can assist.[...]

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.[...]

Mashpee, MA, Fall  2025 . Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 15 and over, no prior experience needed. Clinic will occur on Wednesday evenings, from 6 pm to 7 pm, July 16th through August 20th.[...]

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[...]

Springfield, MA, through April 2026 with the Center For Human Development- All In Program.  Sled hockey is hockey but players are seated on a sled. This version of ice hockey is played primarily by people[...]

Beverly, MA, Fall 2025.  Unified basketball skill development program for athletes and Unified partners aged 6 to 12 at the Greater Beverly YMCA. To register or for more information, visit www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you and scroll to your chosen[...]

Beverly, MA, October 5th – November 13th, 2025.  Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program will[...]

Roxbury, MA, Fall 2025. 2025 Fall Unified Soccer Skills Center powered by Tufts SAAC. Unified soccer skills center for athletes and Unified partners ages 8 to 15, and for ages 16+. Practices will be held[...]

Concord, October 6th – December 15th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Soccer & More – Learn basic soccer skills outdoors, enjoy a special park field outing, and switch indoors[...]

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,[...]

East Boston, MA, Fall 2025. Soccer skills program for athletes ages 8 to 25. Program will occur on Saturday afternoons from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm in East Boston between October 11th and November 22nd.[...]

Lawrence, MA, Fall 2025. A 6 week soccer skills program for athletes ages 8 to 22. Program will be held on Sundays from October 12th thru November 16th from 10 am to 11 am. To[...]

Kingston, South Dennis & Weymouth, MA, October 2025 – February 2026. An all-inclusive ice hockey team, The Great Blizzards are an affiliate of The Great Blizzards of Kingston, MA. For the 2025/2026 season, The Great[...]

Lawrence, MA, Fall 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Pittsfield, MA, Fall 2025. Pickleball clinic for athletes ages 8 and over. Clinic will be held on Saturday afternoons, from 2:30 pm to 4 pm, October 18th through November 22nd in Pittsfield. * Basic pickleball[...]

Hanover, MA, October 19th – November 23rd, 2025 .Pickleball program offered for athletes ages 12 and up, no prior experience needed. Program will occur on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:00 am in Hanover.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Application Deadline – October 25th, 2025. For families living in the Southeast, Northeast, Metro, West and Central Regions of Massachusetts.  The Family Leadership Series empowers parents and caregivers of people with disabilities to become strong[...]

On line, Fall & Winter 2025, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques. *[...]

North Attleboro, MA, Fall 2025. Volt Hockey is a power-chair sport designed for people with physical disabilities — especially for those with neuromuscular conditions — offering the chance to play independently, competitively, and as part[...]

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[...]

Haverhill, MA, Fall & Winter 2025. Unified candlepin bowling program for ages 8 to 12. Registration is required to  https://www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you and scroll down to your desired program, or contact  Ops@SpecialOlympicsMA.org     Share this event

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Danvers, MA, November 12th, 2025, with the Northeast Arc’s Family Support Centers Autism Lectures Series. When your child is diagnosed with autism, the emotions can feel huge and exhausting. Together, will explore how to move[...]

Murphy School, Dorchester, MA, 6 – 7:30 p.m., November 13th, 2025, with the Boston Public Schools SPEDPac. Free and open to all families. Hosted by the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (Boston SPEDPac) and[...]

Taunton, MA, November 15th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources.  Grandparents Lunch is a time join other grandparents from through SE Mass to learn about an important topic related to autism and have a great lunch[...]

Worcester, MA, November 18th, 2025, with the Seven Hills Foundation Join in an interactive session to learn the best ways to advocate for the benefits and services that make a difference in your family’s lives.[...]

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[...]

Webinar, November 19th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Learn about the Disabled Persons Protection Commission (DPPC), the state agency responsible for protecting adults with disabilities from the abusive or negligent acts of their caregivers.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 –[...]

Hingham, MA, January 3rd – February 7th, 2026, with the South Shore SNAP Programs. For those ages 4 – 22 with intellectual and physical disabilities. This six-week introductory program will provide your child with the opportunity to[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Boston, MA, February 24th, 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Brain Injury Advocacy Day is an opportunity for you to learn about BIA-MA’s legislative agenda, to meet with your legislators or their staff,[...]

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 –[...]

Marlborough, MA, March 25th & 26th, 2026.  BIA-MA is now accepting proposals for workshops and poster presentations for the 44th Annual Brain Injury Conference. This conference will take place at the Best Western Royal Plaza[...]

Boston, MA, April 16th – 17th, 2026, with the Profound Autism Alliance. The Profound Autism Summit conference brings together leaders from the areas of research, medicine, treatment, advocacy, and education to discuss the needs and[...]