Special Needs Swim, Sail, Boating Events in Massachusetts

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 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[...]

Worcester, MA, through February, 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Session 1: Ages 5-12 (2:00-2:45 p.m.) Session 2: Ages 13+ and adults (3:00-3:45[...]

Quincy, MA, September – December 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 overseen by[...]

Great Barrington, MA, Fridays, throughout 2025, with Families Like Us. Swim Sessions for All Abilities is happening every Friday throughout the year now from 12:00PM – 1:00 PM. This is a relaxed, open swim time[...]

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[...]

Fall 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Swimming classes are for children enrolled in Early Intervention and will be offered at multiple locations of the YMCA of the North Shore, YMCA of Metro North and JCC[...]

Holyoke, MA, November – December 2025, with the Holyoke YMCA. Adaptive class designed for parents/guardians and their children with disabilities to learn more about water safety and drowning prevention.  A specialized, hands-on safety classes. *[...]

Online, November 5th – February 4th, 2025, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. An Astra Foundation on-line support group for parents who are familiar with principles of DIR/FloortimeTM. * The curriculum will respond to the[...]

Charlestown, MA, through January 27th, 2026,  with the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. Adaptive Swim sessions focus on basic swim skill development and increasing comfort in the water. The 45-minute sessions are open to all abilities and[...]

Springfield, MA, Dec 2025 – Jan 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield, MA. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out[...]

Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]

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[...]

Newton, MA, Fall & Winter 2025, with the JCC in Newton Free. All Ages. Disabilities Served – Autism, Other Sensory Needs. JCC Greater Boston, in partnership with Autism Welcoming. Geared towards individuals of all ages[...]

Westfield, MA, Winter 2025, with Roots Aquatics. A fun supportive 30-minute guided swim designed specifically for children with special needs. Each child and parent will experience skill-building, confidence-boosting, and active play in a safe, encouraging[...]

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[...]

Holyoke, MA, January – February 2025, with the Holyoke YMCA. Adaptive class designed for parents/guardians and their children with disabilities to learn more about water safety and drowning prevention.  A specialized, hands-on safety classes. *[...]

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 –[...]

Wellesley, MA, January – June, 2026,  with Wellesley S.T.A.R.S. (Striving to Advance Recreational Services). Open to surrounding towns and communities. Wellesley S.T.A.R.S., Inc. offers comprehensive swim training and a competitive swim program for children and[...]

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[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Online, January 14th – March 25th, 2026, with the Astra Foundation in Acton, MA. Learn DIR® techniques developed by Stanley Greenspan, MD and Serena Wieder, PhD. DIR® focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as[...]

Webinar Series, January – March, 2026, with the Family Leadership Program of Massachusetts. Your Voice, Your Plan: Essential Advocacy Skills Bootcamp. Are you ready to transform your passion into a powerful, actionable plan for your child’s[...]

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[...]

Chicopee, MA and Virtual, January – April 2026. A free training that guides parents and family caregivers to imagine better and be effective leaders at the local level and beyond. This series of family workshops[...]

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[...]

Webinars, November 2025 – February 2026, with Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) of Greater Boston. PIC’s Intro to Disability & Ableism Training gives participants a greater understanding of the Disability Community and Ableism. Participants will[...]

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[...]

Lynnfield, MA, January 26th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress AIM program.  Free. The MDSC invite individuals with Down syndrome of all ages, along with their families and friends, to jointheir  5th Annual Ice[...]

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[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2025, with the Family Support Center of Bridgewell and the Northeast Arc Family Resource Center in Danvers, MA. One Well Health Care Overview of Services Training.  Presented by Ashley Courtemanche, IDD Program[...]

Virtual Meeting, February 10th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,[...]

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 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Webinars, November 2025 – February 2026, with Empowering People for Inclusive Communities (EPIC) of Greater Boston. PIC’s Intro to Disability & Ableism Training gives participants a greater understanding of the Disability Community and Ableism. Participants will[...]

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[...]

Dorchester, MA, February 22nd, 2026, with Vòng Tay Cha Mẹ Việt – Hosted by The Circle Of Vietnamese Parents of Dorchester/Boston invites families of youth with disability to attend their annual lunar new year celebration.[...]

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[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

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 –[...]

Medfield, MA, April 5th, 2025.  Free. Massachusetts Miss Amazing – Celebrating The Abilities Of Girls And Women With Disabilities.  This is a one-day event that gives girls and women with disabilities the opportunity to reach[...]

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[...]

Worcester, MA, March 27th & 28th, 2025, with Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A transformative gathering featuring the latest research findings and timely information from national experts on a range[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

Acton, MA, April 11th, 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm. Free- registration required. A special free evening for visitors who are more comfortable in a mask-wearing environment. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and[...]

Virtual Meeting, April 14th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,[...]

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[...]

Marlborough, MA, in person on May 4th, Virtual Session, May 5th, 2026. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

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 Meeting, June 9th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,[...]

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,[...]

Webinars: Fall 2025 – Spring 2026,  with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. Join the new LifeCourse in Action series kick-off webinar, Introducing Charting the LifeCourse[...]

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[...]