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Jan 2
-May 31

“Just Us Women” & “Just Us Girls” Social Groups

Worcester, MA, January – May, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. Inclusive groups for girls, teens and women with disabilities, through May 2026.* JUST US WOMEN: 19 AND OVER AGE GROUP: 1 Friday...

Feb 5
-Dec 18

Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups

Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...

Mar 14
-May 17

American Sign Language Classes for Youth: Beverly

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 – This...

Mar 25
-Jun 25

Special Education Forum for Parents & Caregivers

Virtual Events, the last Wednesday of each month, through June 25th, 2026, with .Autism Connections of Western Massachusetts. The Special Education Forum is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students on IEPs to share...

Apr 9

Accelerating Research for Down Syndrome

Webinar, April 9th, 2026, with The Alana Down Syndrome Center (ADSC) at MIT. In this annual webinar, a diverse set of researchers from MIT, University of São Paulo and Rutgers University will present short talks...

Apr 10
-Apr 13

Trauma & Embodiment Annual Conference

Virtual Conference, April 10th – 12th, 2026,with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham, MA. The Center for Trauma and Embodiment’s annual conference – learn and share innovations in trauma healing that center the body. This...

Apr 10

Sensory Fun at Universal Playground: Waltham

Universal Playground in Waltham, MA, April 10th, 2026. Sensory Friendly Play Sessions – join in on some Inclusive Fun. Dates: Friday, April 10 & Friday, April 24, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. * These sessions...

Apr 14

Navigating the Special Education Process

Webinar, April 14th, 2026, with Gateways Access to Jewish Education in Newton, MA. Parents often enter the special education system because they know something isn’t working for their child. Their child is struggling academically, developmentally,...

Apr 14

Mental Health First Aid Training

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...

Apr 16
-Apr 17

Profound Autism Conference

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...

Apr 16

Disability Creative Housing Info Session.

Webinar, April 16th, 2026, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Building an Intentional Community. Are you looking for residential support for your individual? Is your present residential solution not working? Are they not currently...

Apr 24

Sensory Fun at Universal Playground: Waltham

Universal Playground in Waltham, MA, April 24th, 2026. Sensory Friendly Play Sessions – join in on some Inclusive Fun. Dates: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM. * These sessions are designed for all kids to play,...

May 4

Conference Neurodiversity: The New Culture

Framingham, MA, April 4th, 2026, with the Boston Coaliton for Autism. Conference Neurodiversity: The New Culture- Understanding Its Effects, Variants, And Late Diagnosis. Hear about: * Neurodiversisty * Late Diagnosis in Autism. * Diagnosis in...

May 5

Supporting Families of Little Ones with Disabilities

Webinar, May 5th, 2026, with Children’s Trust of Boston. When young children are identified as having developmental delays or disabilities, families are often overwhelmed. They may struggle to connect with early intervention services, understand the...

May 5

City of Boston Disability Community Forum

Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA, or virtually on Zoom, May 5th, 2026. The Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities invites the public to the annual City of Boston Disability Community Forum. * Please register...

May 12
-May 13

Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers

Virtual Group, May 12th & 13th, 2026, 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...

May 14

Mental Health First Aid Training

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...

Jun 11

Mental Health First Aid Training

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...

Oct 18

“Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference

Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 18th, 2026, 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...