Special Needs Swim, Sail, Boating Events in Massachusetts

Boston, MA, through June 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. For ages 8+ with a visual or mobility impairment. Each swimmer receives an individualized program to help work on their technical and psychological skills. * This[...]

Wakefield/Medford, MA, September 5th – December 19th, 2024, with Communitas of Wakefield. For swimmers ages 6 – 12 who have a desire to improve their skills and have some fun in the pool- come join[...]

Dedham, MA, Friday nights, through 2025. Friday Night Fun Swim Swimming for all ages with special needs. The PathFinder Program is the division of the Dedham Parks & Recreation Department dedicated to providing recreational opportunities[...]

Springfield, MA, Winter & Spring 2024, with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation is offering a monthly social Group for those 15+ who have a physical disability. This group[...]

Locations in and around the Greater Boston area, Winter & Spring 2025. With the JF&CS of Waltham. Fun recreational groups on select Sunday afternoons,  for kids 8-12 and ages 13+ who have siblings with disabilities,[...]

Boston, MA, & Virtual con Federation for Children with Special Needs en Massachusetts. Programa de Liderazgo para Padres Latinos, del 29 de marzo al 10 de mayo de 2025, con la FCSN en Massachusetts.  Para[...]

Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones of Western MA. For ages 18+ with special needs. Boundaries and Relationships class provides students with the building blocks of creating relationships of all types and understanding[...]

Northampton, MA, Spring 2025, with Whole Children. For ages 16+ with special needs. Come cook something up with your friends. * Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to try. * They[...]

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[...]

Holyoke, MA, April 10th – May 29th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free. Join UAP for some adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program, uses specialized equipment,[...]

Bridgewater, MA, Information Sessions, throughout 2025, with the EXCEL 2025/2026 program at Bridgewater State University. The EXCEL Program at Bridgewater State University is a fully-inclusive postsecondary program for individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Interested[...]

Concord, MA, April 15th – June 17th, 2025, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A slow flow yoga class that encompasses meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises to relax and rejuvenate[...]

Webinar, April 17th, 2024, with NAMI Middlesex in Acton, MA.  The local NAMI National Alliance on Mental IllnessCentral Middlesex MA affiliate is gathering representatives from the South Asian community in Massachusetts to consider the opportunity[...]

Marlborough, MA, Spring 2025, with Employment Options and Quinsigamond College. If you are 18 to 36 and have barriers with employment or have a disability, you may qualify for the Free Culinary Training Program. Transportation[...]

Feeding Hills, MA, April 23 – May 14, 2025, Adaptive Fishing program with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive fishing program geared towards kids and adults with different ability levels. Families are welcome to[...]

Boston, MA, April 28th – September 27th, 2025, with the Massachusetts’s DCR Universal Access Program. The Department of Conservation and Recreation’s (DCR) Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors[...]

Online, March 10th – April 28th, 2025, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. AANE is offering an 8-week virtual group for Autistic and Neurodivergent teens aged 17-19. This group is designed[...]

Quincy, MA, May 4th – June 22nd, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s swim lesson program is held in partnership with the Hale Family YMCA and Simmons University. The lessons are[...]

Virtual program, May 6 – 20th, 2025, with Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The FCSN is offering a free, three-part training series in Portuguese for families of children in special education.[...]

Wakefield, MA, May 6th – August 12th, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 22+  with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place for music[...]

Webinars, every Tuesday through 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Free. The Federation’s Transition team is working with Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission to tell you about an innovative pilot project, NextGen[...]

In person and online with UMass Lowell, usually the first and second Wednesday of each month throughout 2025. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person[...]

Virtual Session, May 8th – 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention. The Massachusetts Department of Mental Health’s Office of Behavioral Health Promotion and Prevention is hosting community listening sessions[...]

Burlington, VT. May 10th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Vermont Symphone Orchestra is closing their season with a powerful[...]

Cambridge, MA, May 11th, 2025. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Me2 Chorus of Boston presents a free, hour-long concert[...]

Webinars, May 12 – 14, 2025, with Pathways for Change Deaf Surviors Program in Massachusetts.  This program provides support to survivors of, and others impacted by, sexual assault who are over the age of 12[...]

Webinar, May 12th, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with the Disability Law Center in Boston. The Disability Law Center is hosting series of discussions about our work at Bridgewater State Hospital (BSH), focusing on the findings and recommendations detailed[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant only for family members raising children with mental health needs, as well as[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. Speaker Ryan Hand, M.A., BCBA, Program Director at Crossroads Continuum, Adult Program will be presenting “Preparing Students for Adulthood: Strategies for Successful Transitions.” *[...]

Webinar, May 13th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Anxiety can create all kinds of challenges for people living with it, and the same can be said for anyone looking to support those individuals. Simply[...]

Webinar, May 15th, 2025, with the Boston Ability Center  Led by pediatric occupational therapist Stephanie Kerasiotes, this presentation is designed to empower parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals with the tools and knowledge to better support[...]

Ayer/Groton, MA, May 15th, 2025, with the State of Massachusetts Unviersal Access Program.  The Universal Access Program for accessible tandem cycling in Groton offers small groups working together to cycle the back roads and bike[...]

Marlborough, MA, May 15th, 2025, with Employment First Massachusetts. A statewide conference is designed for employment and CBDS providers, DDS staff, educators, individuals with disabilities, family members, and other state agency partners.. Do you support people[...]

Watertown, MA, May 17th, 2025, with Perkins School for the Blind. Planning for Life beyond Transition. This transition event is focused on how to adapt and evolve life plans for your young adult’s changing needs. Designed[...]

Newburyport, MA, May 18th, 2025. Free. Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them. The Me2 Chorus of Boston presents a free, hour-long[...]

Massachusetts State House, with Zoom options, May 19th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Starting at 10:30 am in person at the MA State House, room 428 or on zoom[...]

Webinar, May 20th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. Bullying is hardly a new phenomenon. Generations of kids have had to navigate playground bullies and other peers trying to leverage power over them. But in[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Middlebury, VT, May 20th, 2025. Free.  Me2/ (“me, too”) is a classical music organization created for individuals with mental illnesses and the people who support them.  Music Director & Conductor Michael Colburn leads the Me2[...]

Virtual Groups, May 21st, and throughout 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Brothers Against Discrimination (B.A.D.): Empowering Young Men With Disabilities is a mentoring program for teens and young men ages 14 to adult. * B.A.D. provides opportunities for[...]

Beartown State Forest, Great Barrington, MA, May 22nd, 2025. Accessible and adaptive kayaking with the DCR Universal Access Program. Please inquire with the host regarding appropriates ages for this offering. * UAP’s adaptive kayaking program[...]

Zoom Event, 10:30 a.m., with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Getting Started with Self Direction will be held the fourth Thursday of each month. Joining this groupi  for anyone who wants to learn about[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, with the May Institute in Randolph, MA. Free. Parenting Can Be Difficult: More Strategies for Helping Caregivers of Autistic Children Manage Anxiety and Stress. Presenter: Abigail Rix, Senior Program Director, May Center[...]

Webinar, May 22nd, 2025, with the Boston Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SPEDPAC). Boston SpEd PAC provides a voice and supports families of students with disabilities in Boston Public Schools. They encourage all families to[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, May 28th, 2025, with McLean Hosptial in Belmont, MA. While obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a chronic disorder, it can be managed in several ways that can change intrusive thoughts from a roar to a[...]

Online event, May 30st, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. This year’s conference will feature the community gathering virtually to recognize the importance of lived experience, award the Children’s Mental Health Community[...]

Springfield, MA, May 31st, 2025, with the West Region Self Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Theme: The Legacy of Self Advocacy Past, Present & Future. Celebrate the 30th anniversary of Massachusetts West Region Self Advocacy. This[...]

Southbridge, MA, with Virtual Option, June 2nd, 2025, with Seven Hills Southbridge Family Support Center. Designed for familiesof clients who are transitioning to adulthood. This session will cover key topicssuch as navigating independence,accessing available resources,and[...]

Webinar, June 2nd, 2025, with Transitions ACR,  iSPARC, Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, UMass Chan Medical School.  This two-part webinar series will present the developments in services, policies, and research from 1995-2025 from the[...]

Online, Winter & Spring 2025, with the Associaton for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Free. This group always meets on the first Thursday of the month and is for post-high school Autistic adults who[...]

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 5th, 2025, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts (PPal). Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,[...]

Duxbury, MA, with the ACCESSail Program at Duxbury Bay Marina. Sign up now for Summer 2025. This program welcomes beginners and encourages anyone new to the water or the sport to come aboard and join[...]

Brookline, MA, 2024 & 2025, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. MDSC Advocates in Motion (AIM) program provides fun, inclusive, interactive events for teens and young adults with Down syndrome ages 13 to 22. * AIM[...]

Webinar, June 13th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. When it comes to recognizing and treating mental health conditions, bipolar disorder (BD) and schizophrenia often stand out as especially challenging. While BD tends to[...]

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[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Boston, MA, June 26th – 28th, 2025, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Free. For youth and young adults with disabilities held annually in Massachusetts and other states across the country. YLF participants build leadership skills[...]

Boston, MA, Jue 29th, 2025, with Bay State Games. Entry Deadline: June 20th. Eligibility: A full-time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island or Vermont. A full-time student at a recognized academic institution in[...]

Lexington, MA, July 7 – 18th, 2025, with the Lexington Recreation Department. During the program participants will create meaningful relationships, learn new skills, participate in leadership opportunities, and gain hands-on experience in a summer camp setting.[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

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, August 14th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. People with eating disorders struggle to maintain healthy relationships with food and their bodies. Conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and avoidant/restrictive food intake[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, August 26th, 2025, with McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA. While it’s not uncommon for a child to be scared of imaginary foes or a teen to be afraid of social rejection, these and similar[...]

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, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to[...]

Webinar, September 19th, 2025, with McLean Hosptial in Belmont, MA. Borderline personality disorder (BPD) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are two very distinct mental health conditions—each marked by specific diagnostic criteria and treatment approaches. But BPD[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

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[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Massachusetts’ Location TBA. November 6th & 7th, 2024. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days will be filled[...]

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[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, meetings throughout 2025, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21). Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services 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[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

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[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]