Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

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 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[...]

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[...]

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 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[...]

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[...]

Lawrence, MA, September 18th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center of Massachusetts. Join a training on employment and benefits for people with disabilities. Attorneys from the DLC will provide information about reasonable accommodations in employment for[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cape Ann, MA, communities, Fall, 2025, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cape Ann Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions,[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Peabody, MA, November 7th 2025 – May 2nd, 2026. Application deadline is September 26th, 2025, with Northeast Family Leadership and Riverside Community Care. Family members living in Northeast Massachusetts who care for a loved one[...]

Worcester, MA, September 29th, 2025, with the Senior Connection. Dedicated to empowering caregivers and supporting older adults through education, access to services, and community connection. With keynote speakers, panels, breakout sessions, and resource tables, the[...]

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[...]

Plymouth, MA, Fall 2025, Series for Families, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available resources.[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2025 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Burlington, MA, October 4th, 2025, 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[...]

Leominster, MA, Fall 2025, Series for Families, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of North Central Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about[...]

Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 7th. 2025, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference  – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

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

Virtual 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[...]

Danvers, MA, October 15th, 2025, with the Northeast Arc’s Family Support Centers Autism Lectures Series. Meltdowns can leave parents feeling helpless, frustrated, or overwhelmed — but there are simple ways to respond with confidence. In[...]

Athol, MA, October 16th, 2025, with the The Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Join the MassGRG at the North Quabbin Family Resource Center in Athol for a relaxing and informative session tailored just for caregivers.[...]

Virtual Conference, October 17th, 2025, with the Asperger / Autism Network of New England. The Daniel W. Rosenn AANE Connections Conference is for adults on the Autism Spectrum, parents, and professionals. Empowering Neurodivergent Self-Advocacy is designed[...]

Greenfield, MA, October 17th, 2025, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., with Massachusetts Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Free but registration is required. The Massachusetts Commission on Grandparents Raising Grandchildren is hosting it’s third annual resource fair on 10/17/25 at[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

West Boylston, MA, October 18th, 2025.  Join an inclusive book signing event to celebrate the the launch of “Sometimes It’s Hard”, a children’s book written especially for siblings of children who have autism or other[...]

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[...]

Plymouth, MA, Fall/Winter 2025, Series for Families, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) South Shore. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available resources. The[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Newton – Wellesly, MA, communities, Fall, 2025, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Newton – Wellesly Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health[...]

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

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, with the Massachusetts’s Department of Developmental Services Central West Region.  As a family member of a child with a developmental disability, you might be wondering about the supports offered by the[...]

Webinar, October 28th, 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[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2025 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Webinar, November 6th, 2025, with PLAN of MA & RI. Learn about Special Needs Trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future. Learning Objectives: Understand the purpose of a[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

Boston, MA, November 8th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers[...]

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

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

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

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

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

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

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

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Virtual Support Groups, the first Tuesday of each month throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A virtual support group for parents and caregivers of aging loved ones with Down syndrome who are experiencing[...]

Virtual Group, Fall & Winter 2025 with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome. Join this group the first Thursday of every month for a virtual support group for breastfeeding, pumping, and expectant mothers of babies with Down[...]

Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all[...]

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

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2025, with the Association for Autism & Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA.  When a child, parent, or relative receives a diagnosis of autism or ADHD, it can be a moment of recognition—not just[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Beverly, MA, January – March 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from. ASL 101 –[...]

Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cambridge MA, and Middlesex communities, Winter 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cambridge-Middlesex Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions,[...]

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]

Webinar, January 12th, 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[...]

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, January 13th, 2026,  with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPal Parent Network Socials Statewide meetings are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing up, please[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange. Virtual informaiton and adoption matching event. Nearly 20% of waiting children registered with MARE are diagnosed with autism, and these children wait significantly longer for permanency.[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts. Join virtual educational workshops designed specifically for brain injury survivors and family caregivers. Gain valuable knowledge, practical tools, and emotional support to help navigate the[...]

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2025, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos[...]

Virtual Series, January & February 2026, 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 would[...]

Needham, MA, and on Zoom, with Mass Families. For Metro Boston Families.  Free.  The Metro region is announcing the 2026 Family Leadership Series for caregivers in the Metro region who have loved ones served by[...]

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, January 27th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Join a deep dive into Executive Functioning. In this 90 minute webinar, the presenter and participants will explore executive functioning through[...]

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

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]

Virtual Grupo, 2025- 2026, con Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC). Conoce a otros padres de niños y jóvenes con necesidades especiales & aprende cómo tu hijo/a puede obtener los servicios que necesita para tener éxito[...]

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

Sudbury, MA, March 4th, 2026, with Academy Metrowest. This workshop equips parents of students with IEPs or 504 plans to navigate disagreements with their school districts—while keeping the focus where it belongs: on their child’s needs.[...]

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

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]

Beverly, MA, March – May, 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from. ASL 101 –[...]

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

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]

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

Danvers, MA, monthly through June 2026, with the Northeast Arc.  Do you want to learn how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental health crises? The Northeast Arc is offering a[...]