Special-Needs Sibling, Family Support Events in Massachusetts

Framingham, MA, Fall 2024. Free. CP Soccer New England will once again partner with New England Youth Amputee Soccer this fall to offer free clinics. Soccer training for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic[...]

Framingham, MA, Fall 2024. Free. CP Soccer New England will once again partner with New England Youth Amputee Soccer this fall to offer free clinics. Soccer training for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic[...]

Framingham, MA, Fall 2024. Free. CP Soccer New England will once again partner with New England Youth Amputee Soccer this fall to offer free clinics. Soccer training for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

Webinar, December 14th, 2023. More webinars on the 3nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA.  Free but exclusively for SESPs, PCTI Graduates and SEPAC Chairpersons. * For[...]

Eventos virtuales, con el Congreso de Síndrome de Down de Massachusetts. Compartiendo en persona para madres latinas más jóvenes que tienen hijos con síndrome de Down. * Ocasionalmente el grupo también se reúne en persona.[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2023 ,with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. What Is Caregiver to Caregiver/C2C Respite Network? Join a 30 minute presentation about this innovative respite program, followed by 30 minutes of Q&A.[...]

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, January 4th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This meeting is for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health[...]

Fitchburg, MA, Winter & Spring, 2024, with the Seven Hills North Central Family Support Center. This Down Syndrome Family Social is meant for all ages. * Family Support Centers in Massachusetts offer information, resources, supportive services,[...]

Attleboro, MA, January 8th & 9th, 2024, with the Arc of Bristol County. Bring your IEP documents such as IEP’s, evaluations, progress reports, behavioral plans, and any other relevant paperwork. * The Arc’s educational advocates[...]

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 Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

Webinar, January 10tj, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This meeting is for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health[...]

Burlington, MA, January 13th, 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[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2024, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This meeting is for parents, caregivers, family members, family partners, and peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health[...]

Webinars, English- January 16th, Spanish – January 18th, 20243. Part of the free webinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. * The series is free,[...]

Webinar, January 19th, 2024, with the Early Intervention Parent Leadership Project in Massachusetts. Did you know that parents have rights if they have concerns or complaints about their Early Intervention (El) services? If you have a[...]

Webinar, January 25th, with the Northborough – Southborough, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP)[...]

Webinar, January 31th, with the Chicopee, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document, its[...]

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[...]

Fitchburg, MA, Winter & Spring, 2024, with the Seven Hills North Central Family Support Center. This Down Syndrome Family Social is meant for all ages. * Family Support Centers in Massachusetts offer information, resources, supportive services,[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  Designed for parents of children of all ages, this interactive virtual workshop series helps caregivers understand the basic principles of behavior to[...]

Webinars, English- February 6th, Spanish – February 8th, 2024. Part of the freewebinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. * The series is free, but[...]

Natick, MA, and Virtual, February 10th – May 4th, 2024, The Family Leadership Series is spread out over four sessions. It will be a combination in-person and virtual sessions. To participate you must attend all[...]

Webinar, February 13th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  Designed for parents of children of all ages, this interactive virtual workshop series helps caregivers understand the basic principles of behavior to[...]

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 Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

Worcester, MA, February 14th, 2024,Worcester Court Complex Atrium, 225 Main Street, 1st Floor, Worcester MA. Stop by and chat with local community agencies to connect with resources. There will be valuable information for families and[...]

Boston, MA, February 15th, 2024. Join the Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts for their 2024 Advocacy Day at the Massachusett State House. * Brain Injury Advocacy Day is anopportunity for you to learn about BIA-MA’s legislative[...]

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, February 27th, 2024, with the Millbury, MA, SEPAC and the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility  presentation will delve into the Individual Education Program (IEP) document,[...]

Webinar, February 27th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  Designed for parents of children of all ages, this interactive virtual workshop series helps caregivers understand the basic principles of behavior to[...]

Webinar, February 28th, 2024, with the Chris Walsh Center in Framingham, MA. AThis event is a casual discussion group that is a follow up to the cengter’s February 7th Sibling Support: Building Resiliency Among Siblings[...]

Amesbury, MA, Februry 28th – March 27th, 2024, with the Amesbury Soccer Association.  Free. For youth with disabilities in grades K-8. This is a soccer program for players with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities. Each[...]

Malden, MA, Registration is March 1st – May 30th, 2024,  for the April – June Session. Malden Youth Soccer’s TOPSoccer program is open to children ages 4-20 with any disabilities (physical, intellectual, etc.) * Children learn[...]

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, March 11th, 2024, with the Arc of Greater Brockton. Guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility.  This is a workshop for caregivers of children with[...]

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[...]

Webinars, English- March 12th, Spanish – March 14th, 2024. Part of the freewebinar series provided in partnership by Massachusetts Advocates for Children, The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport, and MassFamilies. * The series is free, but[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

Virtual Event, March 13th, 2024, with the Groden Network in Providence, RI. Open to all professionals, family members, advocates, students, service providers, and policymakers. * What does it take to care for someone with autism[...]

Webinar Series, March – June 2024. Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents of Boston, in collaboration with the Federation for Children with Special Needs, is offering a bilingual training series[...]

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[...]

March 21st, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress (MDSC). World Down Syndrome Day is a global day of celebration and awareness that has been observed by the United Nations since 2012.  Here are some[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2024, with the Acton-Boxborough SEPAC & ABRSD Special Ed Department. guest presenter is the Federation for Children with Special Needs with Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility.  This is a workshop for caregivers[...]

Webinar, March 27th, 2024, with Families for Depression Awareness of Waltham, MA. For caregivers to be effective, they need to have the right resources and support. This is when having a crisis plan – which may[...]

Billerica Memorial High School, Billerica, MA, registration in person is March 30th, 9  a.m. to 12 noon, for Fall 2024. Billerica Pop Warner is offering it’s first Adaptive Cheer Team for ages 5-18 years old.[...]

Auburn, MA, Registration is open until April 1st, 2024. TOPSoccer- (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through local US[...]

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[...]

Wilmington, MA, April 6th – June 9th, 2024, with BeyondTops.  Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children with mental and physical disabilities into the community through sports.[...]

Fitchburg, MA, Winter & Spring, 2024, with the Seven Hills North Central Family Support Center. This Down Syndrome Family Social is meant for all ages. * Family Support Centers in Massachusetts offer information, resources, supportive services,[...]

Holden, MA, April 7th – June 23rd, 2024 – Registration open until May 10th. The Holden Youth Soccer  Spring Unified (inclusion w/ Spec Olympics) teams are composed of players both with and without intellectual disabilities (ID)[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

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, April 16th, 2024, with the The Fathers and Family Network In Hampden, Hampshire and Franklin counties and the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children. Free event on behalf of the Fathers and[...]

Danvers, April – May, 2024, with Danvers Youth Socccer. DYS TOPSoccer (aka Special Kickers) is a developmental program for children with cognitive learning disabilities, with an emphasis on building skills, being active, developing sportsmanship, and having[...]

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[...]

Hingham, MA, April 21st – June 9th, 2024. South Shore Special Needs Athletic Partnership (SNAP)  has  offers soccer program for students with special needs. This program is offered to participants ages 4-22 who receive special[...]

Webinar, martes, 22 de abril, 2024, con Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. ¿Ha pensado en lo que hará si su hijo necesita ser examinado para hospitalización debido a conductas o pensamientos inseguros? ¿Cuáles son[...]

Webinar, April 23rd, 2024, with Massachusetts Advocates for Children. Basic Rights will provide an overview regarding the special education requirements of student with disabilities and the supports and services they are entitled to in order to[...]

Ipswich, MA, April 25th – June 15th, 2024. The Massachusetts Chapter of the  National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMIMass) Family-to-Family course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about[...]

Holden, MA, April 27th – June 23rd, 2024. The Holden Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Program is for  youth with special needs ages 5-14 and live in the central Massachusetts area. It is a volunteer-driven, community-based program[...]

Arlington, MA, April 28th – June 9th, 2024, with the Arlington Soccer Club. Free. Participants do not need to reside in Arlington or attend school in Arlington. TOPSoccer is a recreational soccer program for players[...]

Fitchburg, MA, April 28th – June 9th, 2024. Free. The Fitchburg Youth Soccer TOPSoccer Program is a program for children with special needs. Children who live in the Central Massachusetts area and are between the[...]

Webinar, April 30th, 2024, 6:30 p.m., at Wellesley High School Auditorium, with the Wellesley PTSO, Wellesley Health Department & WPS Department Of Student Services. Parents will learn dependable strategies to help their children manage anxiety,moods, social[...]

Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA, or virtually on Zoom. You are invited to learn about accessibility and inclusion priorities in the City of Boston. The Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities in partnership with 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[...]

Virtual Group, September 2023 – May 2023, on the second Wednesday of each month, with the Autism Alliance in Framingham, MA. An Autism Support Group for parents of children aged 10 and under. Family members[...]

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, May 15th, 2024, with Bristol Community College MAICEI in collaboration with Bridgewater State University (Excel), Massasoit Community College (MAICEI) and Cape Cod Community College (MAIHE). Guardianship – DECISION-MAKING OPTIONS. * Hillary Dunn Stanisz, Attorney[...]

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, May 23rd, 2024, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Meltdowns can be scary and emotional for all involved. During this webinar discuss strategies and helpful suggestions for preventing and managing meltdowns. * This[...]

Norwood, MA, June 2nd, 2024, with the MDSC. Free. For families whose child with Down syndrome is ages 4–12, Join them to meet other families and connect in a fun, safe space. * Everyone must[...]

Marlborough, MA, June 4th, 2024 . Join fellow caregivers and service providers for a day of listening, learning, and sharing. There will be a variety of workshops, group activities, and resource tables throughout the day. 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[...]

Burlington, MA, June 8th, 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 staff[...]

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, June 12th, 2024, with the The Arc of Bristol County.The Family Support Center is partnering with Community Autism Resources to present a webinar called Finding Resources in the Community for Children, Teens, and Adults[...]

Hoyoke & South Hadley, MA, June & July 2024, withe the Down Syndrome Resource Group of Western Mass. The program looks forward to connecting with families and building relationships as through play and curiosity children[...]

Virtual Group, June 24th, 2024, with Foundation for Faces of Children in Brookline, MA This event is for those living in one of the New England states. Want to meet other young adults within the[...]

Online, June 25th and througout Summer 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free and Open to open to all Special Education Parent Advisory Council members and families in Masachusetts. Attend[...]

Online, July 2nd, and throughout Summer 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free and Open to open to all Special Education Parent Advisory Council members and families in Masachusetts. Attend[...]

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, July 11th, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This event will be hosted with access to interpretation and transcription in 20+ languages. Accessing Interpretation. Review a wide range of[...]

Florence, MA, July 14th, 2024, 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. * Megan DeMorris, a board[...]

Online, July 16th, and throughout Summer 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free and Open to open to all Special Education Parent Advisory Council members and families in Masachusetts. Attend[...]

Webinar, July 17th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington’s “Coffee & Convo” Parent Series. The speakers will be Jill Pineda, PhD, and Jennifer Magee, DMD About the speakers: * Dr. Jill Pineda is[...]

Boston, MA, with the Boston Children’s Museum. Join in for excerpts from Abilities Dance Boston’s “The Banned Ballet” come to life! Abilities Dance Boston will be performing scenes across three weekends that showcase the vibrant[...]

Online, July 23rd, and throughout Summer 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free and Open to open to all Special Education Parent Advisory Council members and families in Masachusetts. Attend[...]

Webinar, July 24th, 2024, 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, July 25th, 2024, 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[...]

Fairhaven / South Shore, MA, July 28th, 2024.  The Fairhaven Commission on Disability and M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc. are hosting a Diverse Abilities Celebration. July marks the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a[...]

Online, July 30th, and throughout Summer 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free and Open to open to all Special Education Parent Advisory Council members and families in Masachusetts. Attend[...]

Virtual Event, August 1st, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. The premier of the C2C Network Community Live will be hosted by the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).[...]

Attleboro, MA, August 4th, 2024, with Rare New England. *This event now has a wait list. Please contact the host below for more information. Rare New England’s “Roaring For Rare” is a Rare disease for families.[...]

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, August 22nd, 2024, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. This training describes: different types of disciplinary offenses the school responsibilities for discipline range of consequences for rule violations the difference[...]

Webinar, August 27th, 2024, with the Arc of Haverhill-Newburyport. Learn more about this potential opportunity for both you and your loved one. The AFC program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth that pays either[...]

Webinars in English & Spanish, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. August 28th in English. August 29th in Spanish. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer[...]

Auburn, MA, August 31st 2024/Fall with The United Soccer of Auburn.  TOPSoccer- (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical disabilities offered only through[...]

Brookline, September 5th – November 21st, 2024, with the Brookline Recreation Department. For ages 8+  with special needs. Start date is an estimate. * Flag football is a less intensive adaptation of American Football that allows the[...]

Danvers, MA, September 19th, 2024, with the NortheastArc Family Resource Center. Support Group for Caregivers. If you are a parent/caregiver for an adult with special needs living at home and are ages 60 and older,[...]

Burlington, MA, September 7th, 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[...]

Frankin, MA, September 8th- November 10th, 2024. Free and we welcome to all athletes ages 7 and up, with and without disabilities. Franklin Free Kicks is a unified soccer program run by Franklin Special Olympics. This[...]

Framingham, MA, Fall 2024. Free. CP Soccer New England will once again partner with New England Youth Amputee Soccer this fall to offer free clinics. Soccer training for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic[...]

Ispwich, MA, September 8th – October 27th, 2024, with Cape Ann Mariners Inclusive TOPSoccer. Free. Joint Program by Ipswich Youth Soccer, Masco Youth Soccer, and Hamilton-Wenham Youth Soccer. Community-based program for children and teens with[...]

Dover / Sherborn, MA, September 8th – October 20th, 2024. Open to children in any town that are in Pr – 12th grade. Adaptive soccer for children PreK – 12th grade with intellectual, emotional, and[...]

Wellesley, MA, September 8th – October 6th, 2024, with the Wellesley United Soccer Club. US Youth Soccer TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community-based training program for all athletes with intellectual, emotional, and[...]

Wilmington, MA, September 9th – November 4th, 2024, with BeyondTops.  Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children with mental and physical disabilities into the community through sports.[...]

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, September 12th, 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[...]

Virtual Event, September 18th, 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[...]

Natick, MA, September 19th, 2024, 6 pm – 7 pm, with the Autism Alliance in Metrowest. Celebrate the opening of the Autism Welcoming Center.  A first of its kind, tje center will provide a welcoming and[...]

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 and in person in Burlington, Mattapoisett, Sturbridge, Wareham, MA. September 20th, 2024, is the deadline for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025 programs. Free.  This training that guides parents and caregivers, who have Department of[...]

Natick, MA, September 22nd – Novembe 3rd, 2024, with TOPSoccer of Natick. All physical and intellectual disabilities served in grades k – 12. * The Natick TOPSoccer program is a community-based program that is designed[...]

Wellesley High School, Wellesley, MA, September 23rd, 2024, with the Wellesley SEPAC- Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP is a free workshop for caregivers of children with special needs, or needing[...]

Webinar, September 24th, 2024, with the National Autism Center at May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Family school partnerships benefit everyone—students, parents, guardians, and teachers alike. When families get involved, children do better in school, graduate[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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?[...]

Cambridge, MA, October 13th, 2024, with the United Adaptive Soccer Association (UASA) at the American Amputee Soccer Association (AASA) Cup. Free. For any age, gender identity, and disability category. Players will have the opportunity to[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]