Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

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[...]

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, June 25th – July 2nd, 2025, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Virtual. An intensive training program designed to provide families and professionals with a solid foundation[...]

All nominations must be sent to the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) by August 28th, 2025. The 2025 Meg Robertson Mobility Award honors the impact white canes and dog guides have on the lives[...]

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, throughout Summer 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free training, open to both current SEPAC leaders and interested members. This series  will have a basic “how-to” theme to help[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Natick Mall, MA, Mondays, July 7th – August 8th, 2025,with the Autism Alliance in Metrowest. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Autism Welcoming Center, Natick Mall, 2nd Floor. * Are you looking to help your child to[...]

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[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

Online, throughout Summer 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free training, open to both current SEPAC leaders and interested members. This series  will have a basic “how-to” theme to help[...]

Webinar, July 10th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc’s Government Affairs team for a series of webinars that will dive deeper into The Arc’s priority bills for the 2025-2026 legislative session. Over[...]

Webinar, July 11th, 2o25, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Led by renowned advocate Cheryl Poe, this session will explore the intersection of race, disability, and systemic inequities in special education advocacy. This training[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

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, July 15th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep[...]

Online, throughout Summer 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free training, open to both current SEPAC leaders and interested members. This series  will have a basic “how-to” theme to help[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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[...]

Worcester, MA, July 17th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center of Boston. A training on employment and benefits for people with disabilities. Attorneys from the DLC will provide information about reasonable accommodations in employment for[...]

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[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

Online, throughout Summer 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free training, open to both current SEPAC leaders and interested members. This series  will have a basic “how-to” theme to help[...]

Boston City Hall Plaza, July 23rd, 2025,12 – 2 p.m. Join the Boston Disability Commission, local organizations, and the disability community to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.[...]

Webinar, July 24th, 2025, 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, June 24th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Webinar, July 24th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network (SPAN) of Massachusetts. Free. SPAN’s mission is to provide advocacy, education, and other actions that empower all families, professionals including advocates, and others with an[...]

Webinar, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

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[...]

Online, throughout Summer 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free training, open to both current SEPAC leaders and interested members. This series  will have a basic “how-to” theme to help[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Application Deadline: July 31th, 2025 at 9pm EST, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities Services in Boston. The goal of the Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship Program is to provide college students and recent graduates with[...]

Virtual Program, Summer 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For adults of color (21+) exploring neurodiversity later in life—whether through ADHD, autism, dyslexia, or other learning differences (diagnosed or self-recognized). * Join[...]

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 8th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. A professional development opportunity during the summer when lives are not filled with IEP meetings. Designed to empower parents, educators, and advocates with[...]

Webinar, August 8th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. A comprehensive overview of conducting transition and vocational evaluations for incarcerated youth and adults with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on individuals with[...]

Webinar, August 12th, 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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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[...]

Florence, MA, August 16th, 2025,  with the Massachusetts Down Syndrone Congress (MDSC). Free to attend, for all ages, parents, caregivers, family members & friends. Join a fun afternoon at the park. * Families will have[...]

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, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

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, August 26th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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 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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Hyannis, MA, Spetember 12th, 2025. Cape Cod Community College and the Cape and Islands Suicide Prevention Coalition will host a Suicide Prevention Summit on Friday, September 12, 2025. This in-person event will be held at[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

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, September 16th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep[...]

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[...]

Webinar, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, October 7th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep[...]

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 and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Webinar, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

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 28th, 2025. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep[...]

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[...]

Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, November 6th & 7th, 2025. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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, 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. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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, Winter & Spring 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

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 and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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, 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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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 and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

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[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]

Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options in[...]