Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

Webinar, September 26th, 2024, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Guest speaker  Myrese Nochomowitz, MPH, RD, LDN will explore the topic of eating. Many neurodivergent individuals present with Avoidant Restrictive Intake Disorder (ARFID) and/or extreme[...]

Webinar, September 26th, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This training describes: This training describes: different types of disciplinary offenses the school responsibilities for discipline range of consequences for rule violations[...]

Webinar, September 27th, 2024, with Bridgewell of Peabody, MA. Throughout the child and adolescent years, a child’s development can be impacted by a variety of social, emotional, developmental, and environmental factures. * Depending on the[...]

Webinar, October 1st, 2024, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services DDS Northeast Region. Department of Developmental Services (DDS) 101 is an introductory session designed for families, caregivers, and school personnel. DDS 101 is a[...]

Worcester, MA, October 4th, 2024, with Deaf Inc of Boston and the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. Featuring: Elisa Valles, Dr. Alex Wilkins, Dr. Melissa Anderson. *  Dr. Melissa Anderson. Melissa Anderson is a hearing,[...]

Webinar, October 7th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Introduction to the New IEP Form- 6:00-7:30 pm. * Review and understand the new IEP form and understand why changes to[...]

Webinar, October 8th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts and the Peabody Public Schools. This presentation is a comprehensive introduction into special education laws and procedures. * Delve into the[...]

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, October 8th, 2024, with the National Down Syndrome Congress. Join NDSS for this upcoming webinar with Dr. Hannah Graham, author of The Primary Care Provider’s Guide to Women’s Health and Down Syndrome. Dr. Graham will[...]

Virtual Group, October 10th, 2024, 7 pm., with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. A state-wide African American / Black Family parent and caregiver Support Group for those with a family member with Down syndrome.  This is an[...]

Webinars, October 10th, 2024, and the 2nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA. Are you a: RTSC Special Education Surrogate Parent, PCTI trained Parent Consultant, or SEPAC Officer?[...]

Virtual Support, Mondays, Fall & Winter 2024, 10:00 a.m., Virtual Hispanic Family Support Group Social with the Parent Professional Advocacy League in Massachusetts. Providing hope for children with mental health needs and their families through[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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, 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[...]

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 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 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[...]

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, Spring, 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 to provide teens with[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, May 29th, 2025, with The Western Mass Family Leadership Program at Multicultural Community Services. Law Enforcement and the I/DD Community: Continuing to Advocate for Greater Understanding. A conversation with Russell Lehmann – author and activist for autism,[...]

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, June 9th, 2025, with the Association for Autism and Neurdiversity, in Watertown, MA. Parents often wonder how to motivate their Autistic teens, particularly how much to push them and how much to let their[...]

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[...]

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[...]

South Hadley, MA, June 21st, withe the Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Mass. The toddler group and the school age group are meeting together and having a wonderful time – join a fun-filled morning[...]

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, 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.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar Support Group, July 22nd, 2025, with Rare New England. Caregivers, you’re not alone. This month’s Rare Connections Caregiver Support Group features special guest speaker Felice Searles, who will present on: Caregiver Burnout: Recognizing the Signs[...]

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 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[...]

Charlestown, MA and on Zoom. Apply by July 27th, 2025. This Federation for Children with Special Needs training takes place September 20 – December 13th, 2025, with in-person Saturday sessions. Participants must be the parent[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinars, Summer, Fall & Winter 2025, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics.  This virtual meeting meets every[...]

Webinar, 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[...]

Virtual Group, August 12 – 13th, 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, 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[...]

Fenway Park, Boston, August 17th, 2025, with SCIboston. Join in with SCIboston in raising awareness for spinal cord injury at the Red Sox vs. Miami Marlins game for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day at Fenway[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Newton, MA, August 22nd – 24th, 2025. Skill Builder Weekend: ‘Back-to-School’ for Blind Parents with hosted by Carroll Center for the Blind, and is specifically designed for legally blind parents. The program will offer hands-on[...]

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 27th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts.  Learn how you can create a Circle of Support for yourself or a loved one. Relationships and social networks are vital for all stages of life.[...]

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 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[...]

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

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

Webinar, September 9th, 2025, with Community Autism Resources of Taunton, MA. * Have you looked at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services application and felt overwhelmed and then set it aside? * Do you want[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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

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

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[...]

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, 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[...]

Boston, Massachusetts State House, September 17th, 2025, with SCIboston. Join in in on the Annual SCI Awareness Month Proclamation and Presentation on Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day, Wednesday, September 17, 2025, 1PM -3PM, Massachusetts State[...]