Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

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[...]

Stockbridge, MA –  October 16th – 18th, 2024, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag[...]

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[...]

Boston Common Frog Pond, October 18th, 2024. This is not a disability specific event. Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival at the Boston Common Frog Pond. Adults and children[...]

Norwell, MA, October 18th, 2024, with the Arc of the South Shore. For ages 18+ with special needs. Dances are for individuals over the age of 18 and celebrate various holiday and times of the[...]

Needham, MA, October 18th, 2024, with the Charles River Center. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Join in on snacks, fun , dancing and more. * All attendees must be accompanied by a companion * The[...]

Burlington, MA, October 18th, 2024, hosted by the Burlington Recreation Department. Join in on a sensory friendly trick or treating experience for those with disabilities ages 13 and up. * Jjoin the RecTogether program for[...]

Hingham, MA, October 19th & 19th, 2024. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is an outing for preschool and elementary age kids and includes refreshments and activities in the[...]

Beverly, MA, September & October 2024, 4 – 5 p.m. time slots only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select[...]

Natick, October 19th, 2024 – One Night Out and the Boston Ability Center are hosting an  accessible trick-or-treating event. * Children and families are invited to trick-or-treat between rooms at their Natick facility. * Costumes are[...]

New Bedford, MA, October 19 & 20, 26 & 27, 10 am – 4 pm, 2024. “Boo at the Zoo” is here to fulfill all your autumnal and mildly eerie Halloween desires. With campus-wide daylight[...]

Plymouth, MA, October 19th, 2024, with the Cape Cod Arc and Monarc. Monarc is a no-cost respite program for caregivers and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. * Caregivers are invited to stay on site[...]

Holyoke, MA, October 19th, 2024, with the Bureau of Exceptional Children and Adults at Jericho. For families with special-needs the Holyoke communities. Enjoy: * Hayrides * Pumpkins * A spooky forest * Face Painting &[...]

Pembroke, MA, October 19th, 2024, 4 – 5 pm only. A sensory friendly Halloween party for all ages. Hosted by Raising Harts and City Arena,. A safe and inclusive Halloween experience with bouncy houses, face[...]

Holyoke, MA, October 19th, 2024, with JERICHO, The Bureau for Exceptional Children & Adults. Trick or Treat safely and at your own pace. * Take a hay ride to the Pumpkin Patch to find a[...]

Quincy, MA, October 19th, 2024, with the Quincy Parent Advisory Council To Special Education. Quincy SEPAC (formerly QPAC) invites Quincy families with IEPs and 504s to join for a fun-filled afternoon of spooky decorations, candy, sensory[...]

October 19th, 2024, with the Town Lexington, MA, Recreation Department. This event is sensory friendly, multi-generational, and fun for the whole family. * Celebrate the start of fall with family games, activities and crafts. *[...]

Hingham, MA, October 2024, 3 – 4 pm time slots only. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment.[...]

Marlbrough, MA, October 19th, 2024, with Marlborough Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  Families with a variety of disabilities of all ages may enjoy:. * Pumpkin Decorating * Face Painting * Lawn games *[...]

Norfolk, MA, October 19th, 2o24, with the Norfolk, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Council, and the Norfolk Lions and Norfolk Community League. In an effort to ensure that children with sensory issues and special needs[...]

Penn Brook School, Georgetown, MA, October 19th, 2024. The Georgetown Special Education Parent Advisory Council will host this special-needs family event. * Trick or Trunk is a SAFE trick or treating event. * Park and[...]

Holliston, MA, October 19th, 2024. The Holliston Special Education Parent Advisory Council is hosting a Trunk or Treat for the local community. There will be: * Trunk Decorating * Prizes for the Top Five Trunks[...]

Stockbridge, MA –  October 20th, 2024, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show[...]

Webinar, October 21st, 2024, with the Northampton Special Education Parent Advisory Council.  The speaker will be Matt Holloway, Director of Student Services, Northampton Public Schools. * The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) made[...]

Providence, RI, October 22nd & 23rd, 2024, 5- 6:00 p.m. only.  This year the Roger Williams Zoo will offer their annual Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular with sensory-friendly times at these designated hours only. * Join us for a[...]

Belmont, MA, October 23rd, 2024, with the Belmont Watertown United Methodist Church. This party welcomes everyone including those with different abilities. If in a wheelchair, please let the host know when you RSVP, so they can[...]

Webinar, October 23rd, 2024, with the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. Join Dr. George Culler as we discuss SUDEP (Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy). George W. Culler, MD, practices in Lebanon, New Hampshire, and specializes[...]

Stockbridge, MA –  October 23rd – 25th, 2024, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag[...]

Webinar, October 24th, 2024, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Contemporary approaches to supporting individuals with ADHD will be presented and reviewed. Specific areas of impairment, long-term outcomes, evidence-based interventions and supports, and current areas of controversy[...]

Foxboro, MA, October 24th, 2024, 4:30 – 6:30, pm,  hosted by the Foxboro, MA, recreation department. This is not a disability specific event. * Come carve a pumpkin with the Rec Department to display on the[...]

Uxbridge, MA, October 24th, 2024, with Venture Community Services.  Free. This indoor event is free and focused on children 18 and under with autism or sensory concerns and their families. All children must be accompanied[...]

Webinar, October 24th, 2024, with the May School in Randolph, MA.  Free. Elopement sometimes known as wandering, running away, or bolting can happen in the blink of an eye. One minute your child is right there[...]

Virtual Conference, October 25th, 2024, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity of Watertown, MA. The Daniel W. Rosenn AANE Connections Conference is a virtual gathering of Autistic individuals, their families, professionals, and allies to[...]

Lexington, MA, October 25th, 2024. The Lexington Recreation and Community Programs will be hosting the annual haunted house with specified Sensory-Friendly Times. For ages 5 to 18 years old with sensory challenges. * Come in[...]

October 25th, 2024, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Recreaton Therapy Program. For ages 8 and older with special needs. Join on for a Spook-tacular Halloween Dance. * Bring your friends, wear your favorite costume and[...]

Danvers, MA, October 25th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc.  For youth with special needs ages 16+. Hop on your broomsticks and celebrate Halloween. * Dress your best and participate in the Costume Contest. * !There[...]

Hingham, MA, October 25th – 26th, 2024. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is an outing for preschool and elementary age kids and includes refreshments and activities in the[...]

Hingham, MA, October25th & 26th, 2024. St. John’s Episcopal Church is hosting the Not So Spooky Haunted House is for preschool and elementary age kids and includes refreshments and activities in the lower church hall[...]

Bridgewater, MA, October 25th, 2024, 5:30 – 7:50 pm, with the Bridge Center. Free. Join the 2nd Annual Spooktacular Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat celebration.  Come in your best costume to enjoy our this sensory-friendly outdoor[...]

Beverly, MA, September & October 2024, 4 – 5 p.m. time slots only. Long Hill at the Trustees of the Reservation is offering a special showing Halloween on the Hill. This earlier timeframe on select[...]

Acton, MA, October 26th, 2024, 5 – 8 p.m. A special free Halloween event for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience[...]

New Bedford, MA, October 26 & 27, 10 am – 4 pm, 2024. “Boo at the Zoo” is here to fulfill all your autumnal and mildly eerie Halloween desires. With campus-wide daylight trick-or-treating, you have[...]

Westwood, MA, October 26th, 2024, with the Massachusetts General Hospital Aspire Program. Teens and adults aged 14+ are invited to join Aspire on Saturday October 26th for an outdoor special event. * Participants will socialize[...]

Sheffield, MA, October 26th, 2024,with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington. Holloween Party, Table and Treat at the Park. Enjoy treats, drinks, and giveaways from CATA, Taft Farm and Robins Candy. * Art and Crafts Tables,[...]

Wilbraham, MA, October 26th, 2024, with The Sensory Spot. Please inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. Engjoy a Halloween frightfully fun event with: * Music * Crafts * Games *Face painting * An[...]

R J Grey Junior High School gym, October 26th, 2024 3, 10 – 10:30 a.m. ONLY,  with the Acton-Boxborough Family Network. Open to the public. The first 30 minutes of the party (10-10:30am) will be[...]

Hingham, MA, October 2024, 3 – 4 pm time slots only. The Sensory-Friendly Boo in the Barnyard at Weir River Farm offers a dedicated hour with a reduced number of guests and quieter sensory-friendly environment.[...]

Boston, October 26th, 2024. This is not a disability specific event, however the museum is accessible  https://bostonchildrensmuseum.org/visit/accessibility/ * Celebrate and party with trick-or-treating, spooky activities and programs for frightfully safe fun for all. Throughout the[...]

Leominster, MA, October 27th, 2024, with the Leominster SEPAC and the Leominster United Methodist Church will host a spooktacular time for a night of **trick-or-treating** like no other. Free. * Dress up in your best[...]

Wilmington, MA, October 17th, 2024, with the WCTV Wilmington Community Television. The free event welcomes all, with special care and support given to those with sensory struggles or who have difficulty with Halloween. Costumes are[...]

Stockbridge, MA –  October 27th, 2024, 4 pm. The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show features pumpkins in the Naumkeag gardens as they transform it into a celebration of autumn.  * About The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show[...]

Dedham, MA, October 27th, 2024, with the Dedham Square Circle. Free. Registration is required by October 7th. Free. This is not a disability specific event. * The annual Trunk or Treat event is a free[...]

Webinar, October 28th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Student/Parent Concerns is an opportunity to have your concerns included and addressed in the IEP. You should carefully draft your concerns[...]

Leominster, MA, October 29th, 2024, with Luk, Inc. Free. This event is intended for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including Autism Spectrum Disorder, as well as their families and/or caretakers, living in North Central[...]

Taunton, MA, October 29th, 2024, with Community Autism Resources – Registration required by October 15th. Free. This event is open to autistic individuals, and their immediate family members, living within CAR’s service region. * This[...]

Whitinsville, MA, October 29th, 2024, with Open Sky Community Resources. Join Open Sky for The Blackstone Valley’s First Halloween Trunk or Treat with a twist. They are looking for those who love Halloween and having fun[...]

Natick, MA, October 31st, 2024, 3 – 4 p.m., with the Natick Mall and the Autism Alliance . The Natick Mall has invited the Autism Alliance to attend this year’s Mall-O-Ween. The Alliance will have a[...]

Sudbury, MA, October 31st, 2024. The Town of Sudbury’s Commission on Disability and Sudbury residents in the Meadowbrook Circle neighborhood are hosting an accessible and inclusive trick-or-treat option that can benefit any child and family.[...]

New Bedford, MA, October 31st, 2024. Baby Boo at the Zoo is a daytime Halloween-themed family-friendly event geared to ages 5 years old and younger. It is full of games, trick-or-treating, food, and fun. This[...]

Northampton, MA, October 31st, 2024, with Whole Children. Costumes are encouraged for this event .Sing your favorite songs while the rest of the groups cheer you on. * Meet new and old friends and spend[...]

Burlington, MA, November 2nd, 2024, 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[...]

Brookline, MA, November 2nd, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress AIM program.  For ages 13 – 22. November AIM Meetup – Teens and young adults are invited to throw on their Halloween costumes and join the[...]

Webinar, November 4th, 2024, with the Haverhill, MA, Public Schools. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs.[...]

Danvers, MA, November 6th, 2024, with the Northeast Arc’s Early Intervention Program. Ready, Set, Resource! Join the Northeast Arc and many other exhibitors for an event highlighting the many resources available to young children and[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 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[...]

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[...]

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, November 14th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. IThis webinar is inspired by the 3/29/2024 Boston Globe article, “Cut lose at 18 and still Struggling into Adulthood,” featuring +18[...]

Webinar, November 14th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. P2P Listening & Learning Training –  Become a Volunteer Support Parent. The FCSN’s Parent to Parent of Massachusetts program builds a bridge[...]

Taunton, MA, November 16th, 2024, with Community Autism Resources and the Arc of Bristol County.  The host is planning a Resource Fair and Bazaar to connect families and local supports, services and makers in the[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2024, with the  Northborough-Southborough Public Schools. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing an evaluation for support of suspected special needs. *[...]

Webinar, November 18th, 2024, with The Charles River Center of Needham, MA. Guardianship, also referred to as conservatorship, is a legal process that gives a person the authority to make choices and care for another[...]

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[...]

Manchester, NH, November 27th, 2024. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater[...]

Virtual Series, January 16th – March 20th, 2025 – application deadline is December 13th, 2024, with Northeast Family Leadership, Riverside Community Care.  Participants will explore topics including the history of the disability movement, Charting the[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 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, December 5th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. P2P Listening & Learning Training –  Become a Volunteer Support Parent. The FCSN’s Parent to Parent of Massachusetts program builds 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[...]

Burlington, MA, December 7th, 2024, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. For families of children with Down syndrome up to their 4th birthday, as well as expectant families. * Photographer[...]

Sheffield, MA, December 7th, 2024, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington. Free. Join some outdoor fun –  have Pizza and Salad at 12pm. Wear your ugly sweater. Best ugly sweater wins a prize. *[...]

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, December 10th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League. 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. (Peer leaders who work[...]

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[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 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 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 Classes for Families in Massachusetts, January & February, 2025, with the National Alliance of Mental Health Massachusetts Chapter.  A free course for parents and family caregivers of children and adolescents with emotional or behavioral[...]

Manchester, NH, January 8th, 2025. Chunky’s presents movies with open captions (english sub-titles). Chunkys will play movies once a month with open captions. * Open caption showtimes feature a text display of dialoogue on 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[...]

Chicopee, MA, January 11th – April 12th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. The West Region Family Leadership Training Series is a free training that guides parents and family caregivers to imagine better[...]

Webinar, January 14th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. The Letter of Intent is a practical and necessary tool in planning for the future. From a sibling perspective, Cindy Haddad will guide[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Online, January 14th – March 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, January 15th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region. While there will be a Spanish interpreter, all who are interested in attending are welcome. The presentation will be provided in English[...]

Manchester, NH, January 15th, 2025. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism or other special needs. * Chunky’s will keep the theater[...]

Virtual Event, January 15th, 2025. The Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange (MARE) and the Department of Children and Families (DCF) invite you to a virtual matching event featuring children with disabilities. Families new to the adoption process and those[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. First of a two-part webinar conference with the DLC’s Employment and Benefits Conference. In the first session, learn from DLC attorneys about reasonable accommodations[...]

Webinar, January 22nd, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc for a special, two-part series on Almost Everything You Need to Know About MassHealth. This presentation will be led by Jessica Russo, Director of[...]

Webinar, January 24rd, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. Second of a two-part webinar conference with the DLC’s Employment and Benefits Conference. The first session, learn from DLC attorneys about reasonable accommodations in[...]

Concord, MA, Janaury 23rd, 2024. Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of the Transforming Childhood: Expertise, Innovation, and Community Engagement series. * Consider your options and ensure[...]

Haverhill, MA, January 24th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. This workshop is for caregivers & professionals in the following cities/towns: Amesbury, Andover, Boxford, Georgetown, Groveland, Haverhill, Lawrence, Merrimac, Methuen, Newbury, Newburyport,[...]

Boston, MA, January 28th, 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,[...]

Webinar, January 29th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or[...]

Webinar, Janaury 30th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Effective advocacy is a learned art. Parents will learn soft skills, such as how to prioritize and collaborate, to best advocate[...]

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, 4 de febrero de 2025, con the Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts.  *  Primeros Pasos Hacia La Educación Especial  La Federación Para Niños Con Necesidades Especiales Le Invita A Participar En[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2025, with the Burlington, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility is a workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 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[...]

Webinar, February 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 with[...]

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. The Adult Family Care (AFC )program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either family* or non-family members a monthly tax-free[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Online Group, November 14th – December 1th, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. Unmet needs is a broad category. Yet, unfortunately, many of our children fall into this group, be it at school,[...]

Webinars, February 15th – April 12th, 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Bedford, MA. You must register for the full series that starts on February 15th. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series[...]

Webinar, February 25th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is highly treatable with evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and exposure and response prevention (ERP). Unfortunately, these treatments[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc for a special, two-part series on Almost Everything You Need to Know About MassHealth. This presentation will be led by Jessica Russo, Director[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with Gateways Access to Jewish Education in Newton, MA. Free. Webinar in Honor of Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month.  Join Gateways a webinar designed for parents, caregivers, and educators[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Lynnfield, MA, SEPAC. Free. Special Education Mediation is a voluntary and confidential dispute resolution process available at no cost through the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). When school[...]

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 2024/25 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[...]

Concord, MA, March 6th, 2025. What will be written in the history books about how we cared for our kids? Presented in partnership with Concord-Carlisle Regional SEPAC and their co-sponsors. This event is part of[...]

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, March 8th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Join a baby sign language workshop for newer parents.  This workshop will provide an introduction to using American Sign Language vocabulary in order to facilitate[...]

Waltham, MA, March 8th, 2025, with Waltham Public Schools Office of Pupil Services. Free. Keynote Speaker Brendan Mahan of ADHD Essentials. Presenting Parenting as Leadership – “Being a Leader Instead of a Boss”. Workshop Options Breakfast[...]

March 10th, 2025, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. Presented by parent child team Ilia and Ryan Walsh, this session offers a comprehensive exploration into the dynamics of parenting adult neurodivergent individuals. * Drawing[...]

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[...]

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, March 11th & 12th, 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[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2025, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Participants will delve into the impact of sexual trauma on individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) from both the perspectives of victims and, in some[...]

Boxborough & Winchester, MA, March 15 – May 10th, 2025, with NAMI Central Middlesex (part  of the Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness). Free. NAMI Family-to-Family is an education program for family[...]

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,[...]

March 17th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Massachusetts. What do our seniors and caregivers need? How can we support seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? How can day programs be more accessible? Join Deaf[...]

Webinar, March 20th, 2025, with the Epilepsy Foundation of New England. The host will look at Recognizing and Responding to Epilepsy and Seizures with a particular focus for law enforcement. * Established in 1983, Epilepsy Foundation[...]

March 21st, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Massachusetts. What do our seniors and caregivers need? How can we support seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias? How can day programs be more accessible? Join Deaf[...]

Boston, MA, March 28th – 30th, 2025. The 23rd George W. Veditz ASL Festival will feature a Vendors Exhibit, Festival Performance, workshops, such as “Languaging: Exploring diverse language use in our Deaf communities”, and an[...]

Webinar, March 31st, 2025, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. Presenter Nicole Simon, Senior Behavioral Consultant, Lurie Center for Autism. Nicole is a behavior analyst using the applied behavior analysis (ABA) framework 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[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 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 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 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 College, Boston, MA, April 4th, 2025, with Campus School at Boston College Campus School. Conference for Families and Professionals – Perspectives on Parenting Children with Extensive Support and Medical Needs. SPEAKERS * Nancy Frates –[...]

Lynn, MA, April 5th, 2025, with the Lynn Disability Network. Celebrate Autism Acceptance Day. Join the community in raising awareness and promoting acceptance for individuals and families affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder. This event will provide[...]

Webinar, April 7th, 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, April 8th, 2025, with Understanding Our Differences in Newtonville, MA. Feeling like every interaction with your child becomes a battle? Incentives and consequences losing their impact? Helping children with challenging behaviors begins with understanding[...]

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[...]

Boston, MA, April 9th – 11th, 2025, 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[...]

Webinar, April 11th, 2025, with the Specian Needs Advocacy Network of Massachuetts. Join Tere Ramos, Attorney for this informative event. Learn about the different law and regulations that govern immigrant students with disabilities. Explore strategies[...]

Waltham, MA, April 14th, 2025.  An entire local family restaurant will be only for Autism Eats families during designated times. * Autism families may join in for a very special dinner with Red Sox Wally.[...]

Webinar, Miercoles, 4/16/25, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Planificación Para una Crisis de Salud Mental: Camino Hacia la Prepara. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo[...]

Worcester, MA, April 24th, 2025. The UMass Epilepsy Education Conference at WorcLab in Worcester allows patients and families impacted by epilepsy to learn, share, ask and connect. Topics: Epilepsy & Memory, What your provider wants to know from[...]

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[...]

Webinar, April 29th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, 7:00 to 8:30 pm. Is your teen withdrawing from activities they once loved? Spending more time alone in their room? Having trouble feeling joy?  In[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2024/25 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[...]

Webinar, May 2nd, 2025, with Children’s Trust of Boston’s “Family Support Fridays”. This session provides an in-depth exploration of trauma-informed care principles and the Stages of Change Model, equipping participants with tools to meet clients[...]

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[...]