Special Needs Swim, Sail, Boating Events in Massachusetts

Quincy, MA, September 10th – December 17th, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England.  This program is specifically designed for those with visual or mobility impairments. Participating children should demonstrate typical cognitive and behavioral development. *[...]

September 17th – December 17th, 2023, with Adaptive Sports New England. For ages 8+ with special needs. Each swimmer receives an individualized program to help work on their technical and psychological skills. * This program[...]

Burlington, MA, October 3rd – December 12th, 2023, with Riverside Family Support Center. Free. Social Enrichment will be getting together as a group, working on social skills and building connections. Maximum 6 participants for each[...]

Roxbury, MA, October 29th, 2023, through February 29th, 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Registration for the full 5 months/10 groups is required. Limited space available. Adults with Down syndrome, ages 20+ are invited[...]

Dedham, MA, October 13th – December 8th, 2023, with the Dedham Recreation Department’s Inclusive Pathfinder Program. The group practices socializing and enjoys various activities, while supporting each other. * This is an inclusive group welcoming to[...]

Webinar Series, October 21st – December 16th, 2023, with Autism Housing Pathways of Winchester, MA. Learning About Housing is a 5 part Zoom series to help families determine housing options that might be appropriate for[...]

Hadley / Northampton, MA, October 3rd – December 9th, 2023, with Whole Children. In person, for ages 13 to Adult 12 with special needs. * What does it mean to be a girl or woman[...]

Bridgewater, MA, October 25th – December 20th, with the Bridgecenter and Easterseals Massachusetts. Young Adult & Adult Fall II Recreation Programs Mindful Movement – Engage in movement as a group with activities such as yoga,[...]

Online groups, through March 12th, 2o24, with Autism Connections and Family Empowerment of Western Massachusetts. Free but registration is required. This online Forum provides a sounding board for all adults on the Spectrum. The host[...]

Webinar, December 7th, 2023, with Communitas of Wakefield, MA. Presented By Kathleen Kelly, Mpa, Cwic, Student Benefits Counselor. Learn About: Basic Information About Supplemental Security Income (SSI) & Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDi) The Impact[...]

Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]

Boston, MA, December 9th, 2023, with Easterseals Massachusetts. This free group is open to join at anytime throughout the year. The Youth Leadership Network is open to any youth with a disability 14 to 26. There[...]

East Bridgewater, MA, December 9th, with Easterseals Massachusetts. This free group is open to join at anytime throughout the year. The Youth Leadership Network is open to any youth with a disability 14 to 26. There[...]

Worcester, MA, December 9th, 2023, with Easterseals Massachusetts. This free group is open to join at anytime throughout the year. The Youth Leadership Network is open to any youth with a disability 14 to 26. There[...]

Webinar, December 112th, 2023, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA. Health Insurance considerations for transition-age youth and young adults. Topics will include: · Keeping a dependent on a parent’s policy past[...]

Webinar, December 12th, 2023, with the Andover, MA, SEPAC. The Andover SEPAC will host Andrea Morris, the Director of Family Supports at The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport to discuss Transition Planning. * Join in to discuss[...]

Hybrid Meeting, Worcester, MA, and via Zoom. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council invites the public to join their December meeting. View the agenda and get information on how to join the quarterly meeting. * MASILC[...]

Pembroke, MA, December 2023 – March 2024. Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Basketball is open to Athletes, Partners & Asst. Coaches ages  18+. Open to residents of Pembroke & surrounding communities. * Pembroke Recreation, in partnership[...]

Webinar, December 18th, 2023, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusetts. This workshop addresses the transition planning and services required for youth with disabilities, ages 14-22, and focuses on the transition special education services needed to[...]

Webinar, December 18th, 2023, 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[...]

Natick, MA, December 18th, 2023, with the Boston Ability Center. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships. * This is[...]

Webinar, December 19th, 2023, with the Massachusetts’ Rehabilitation Commission. The Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission hosts a quarterly forum for individuals with disabilities and family allies to engage, share information, and connect to the resources that are[...]

Springfield, MA, December 19th, 2023, with Easterseals Massachusetts. This free group is open to join at anytime throughout the year. The Youth Leadership Network is open to any youth with a disability 14 to 26. There[...]

Virtual Groups, December 20th, 2023, and throughout 2024, 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[...]

Webinars, with the Arc of Massachusetts, throughout 2023. Virtual Navigation Help with ARC staff. * Having issues navigating services? * Want tips on Turning 22? * Where do you start? Noon-1pm Jun 21 Jul 19th Aug 16[...]

Lowell in Person and Virtual Options, enrolling now for February 2024. The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell is offering the “Horizons”, mentoring and prep program for neurodiverse college students (e.g. autistic[...]

Deadline, March 1st, 2024. The Foundation for Faces of Children scholarship annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational / technical school) to promising students born with a facial difference. * The program annually awards[...]

Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]

Webinar, January 9th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part of their 2023 – 2024 Transition Talks Family Workshops. These workshops are designed to help you plan your[...]

Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]

Webinar, January 16th, 2023, with the Collaborative Parent Leadership Action Network in Boston. Free. An interactive workshop designed to help families navigate the special education system. * Transitional Period: Prepare for post-graduation options; whether it’s[...]

Brookline, MA, January – May 2024, with the Boston Peers Program. For teens and young adults with social skills challenges, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, social anxiety and other behavioral challenges, to thrive in their[...]

Northampton, MA, in Person, January 17th -March 10th, 2024, with Whole Children / Milestones of Western MA. For ages 18+ with special needs. * In Boundaries and Relationships classes they focus on setting and respecting boundaries,[...]

Northampton, MA, January 20th – March 30th, 2024, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an accomplished[...]

Webinar, January 22nd, 2024, 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, January 23rd, 2023, with the Collaborative Parent Leadership Action Network in Boston. Free. An interactive workshop designed to help families navigate the special education system. * Q&A: Ask questions directly to a special education[...]

Boston and Worcester, 2024-2025 Service Warrior Applications are Now Available. Final Deadlines for Applications are due January 31st, 2024. * EPIC is now recruiting young people with disabilities between the ages of 16 and 23 who[...]

Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part of their 2023 – 2024 Transition Talks Family Workshops. These workshops are designed to help you plan your[...]

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[...]

Avon, MA, February 9th, 2023, with the Tim Tebow Foundation and the Grace Church. Night to Shine is a complimentary event for people with special needs hosted by local churches around the world. The event is[...]

Webinar, February 14th, 2023, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington’s “Coffee & Convo” Parent Series. The speaker will be Julie O’Brien, MEd, LMHC, is a family support clinician at the Lurie Center for[...]

Webinar, February 18th, 2023, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This is an overview of their Pre-Employment Program PEP), which is an intensive one-week residential workshop that equips young adults with the[...]

Webinar, February 26th, 2024, 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[...]

February 29th, 2023, with the Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School.  The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities with inclusive employers. Job Candidates will:[...]

Webinar, March 5th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part of their 2023 – 2024 Transition Talks Family Workshops. These workshops are designed to help you plan your[...]

Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]

Webinar, March 13th, 2024, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington’s “Coffee & Convo” Parent Series. The speakers will Brett Mulder, PsyD, and Elise Wulff, MEd. About the speakers: * Elise Wulff oversees the[...]

Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]

Webinar, March 25th, 2024, 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, April 2nd, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part of their 2023 – 2024 Transition Talks Family Workshops. These workshops are designed to help you plan your[...]

Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]

Webinar, April 22nd, 2024, 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[...]

Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]

Webinar, May 14th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part of their 2023 – 2024 Transition Talks Family Workshops. These workshops are designed to help you plan your[...]

Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]

Webinar, May 27th, 2024, 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[...]

Burlington and Boston, MA, Fall & Winter, 2023 – 2024, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Semester 1. The Your Next Star Academy is part of the MDSC’s Philip Donahue Your Next Star Employment Center,[...]

Webinar, February 6th, 2024, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. This workshop is part of their 2023 – 2024 Transition Talks Family Workshops. These workshops are designed to help you plan your[...]

Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]

Webinars, 2023 & 2024, with MassFamilies. MA21 Advocates: Your voice is needed. You can help improve regulations and waivers at the Dept. of Developmental Services (DDS) to increase transparency, flexibility, and self-determination. September 19th, 2023 Topic:[...]