Special Olympics & Other Disability Sport Events

Hadley / Northampton, MA, in Person, October 3rd – December 9th, 2023, with Whole Children of Western MA. For ages 18+ with special needs. For Fall 2023: This session we are focusing on the topic of[...]

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[...]

Hadley / Northampton, MA, October 3rd – December 9th, 2023, with Whole Children. In person, for ages 13 to Adult 12 with special needs. * In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and[...]

Hadley / Northhampton, MA, October 3rd – December 9th, with Whole Children of Western MA. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense[...]

Pawtucket, RI, October 2023 – March 2024, with Rhode Island Special Hockey. The GPYHA/RI Special Needs Hockey program offers Learn to Skate/Instructional Hockey for children age 4 to young adult with Down Syndrome, Autism, or any[...]

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,[...]

Andover, MA, November & December, 2023. With the Andover Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Special Olympics of Massachusetts unified basketball program for youth ages 8-21 years old who have a diagnosed cognitive or physical disability.[...]

West Springfield, through April 15th, 2024, with CHD Disability Resources. CRG Adaptive is for Paraclimbers, climbers with physical disabilities, and volunteers (able-bodied or physically disabled) who would like to learn more and participate in the[...]

On line, Fall, 2023 & Winter 2024 Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques.[...]

Brockton, East Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, North Adams, Worcester, December 2023 – March 2024, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out Adventures.  Free. Lace up a pair of conventional skates[...]

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[...]

Shrewsbury, MA, November 28th, 2023 – March 5th, 2024, with the Shrewsbury Recreation Department. This is a Unified Sports Basketball rather than a Traditional Special Olympics Basketball. Athletes may compete at 8 years of age.[...]

Shrewsbury, MA, November 30th, 2023 – March 7th, 2024, with the Shrewsbury Recreation Department. Athletes may compete at 8 years of age. Must be a Shrewsbury resident or current member of the program. * Only[...]

Auburn, MA,  December 3rd, 2023 – March 30th, 2024, with the Shrewsbury Recreation Department. Athletes may compete at 8 years of age. Must be a Shrewsbury resident or current member of the program. * Only athletes[...]

Wayland, MA, December 3 – 13th, 2023. ACEing Autism is a tennis programs for kids with ASD disorders ages aged 5 to 18. Clinics provide a supportive and inclusive environment where children can learn, grow,[...]

Webinar, December 5th, 2o23, with the Mansfield, MA, SEPAC. All kids need opportunities for physical activity and recreation, but how can you make programs in and out of school accessible to neurodiverse students? Hear speakers[...]

Mansfield, MA, December 5th 2023 – March 5th, 2024.  Athletes of any level are welcome to join in this is unified bowling team. If anyone knows of a unified partner that might want to join,[...]

Pembroke Community Middle School, Pembroke, MA, Information Night, December 6th, 7 p.m. Special Olympics Massachusetts Unified Basketball is seeing Seeking Athletes, Partners & Asst. Coaches ages  18+. Open to residents of Pembroke & surrounding communities.[...]

Uxbridge, December 7th – 28th, 2023, with Venture Community Services.  Free and appropriate for most people with special needs between the ages 12 – 22. * Classes are led by certified yoga instructor, Lisa Irvine,[...]

Marlborough, MA, December 7th, 2023, with Special Olympics Massachusetts. One day lacrosse clinic for athletes ages 16 and older on Thursday, December 7th from 6 pm to 7:30 pm. * No lacrosse experience required. * Equipment[...]

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,[...]

Brookline, December 9th, 2023 – March 9th, 202r, with the Brookline Recreation Department. Free. For ages 8+  with special needs. Date and Time are subject to change, so please confirm all information with the host[...]

Somerville, December 10th, 2023. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts (ACG) is hosting a youth adaptive climbing clinic is for children ages 5 – 17. Youth are encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers with[...]

Mansfield, MA, December 2023 – January 2024. For ages  8- 21. Registration is now open for the Mansfield SOMA Green and White Hornet basketball. There are two teams this year: Green Hornets: ages 13-21 White[...]

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[...]

Somerville, December 17th, 2023. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and equipment will help climbers with any disability get on the climbing[...]

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[...]

Online class, Fall/Winter 2023, with the Seven Hills Foundation of Massachusetts. For ages 14+ with special needs. Lisa Irvine from Brave Yoga joins in for Mindfulness and Yoga. Lisa is committed to sharing the practice[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

Westboro, MA, January 6th – March 9th, 2024. Free. For ages 7 – 22 with special needs. Open to surrounding communites, with Westborough residents given priority. Westborough Wallabies/Blue Sharks is a Special Olympics Massachusetts program[...]

South Dennis, MA, through May 18th, 2024. An all-inclusive ice hockey team coming to Cape Cod, the Great Blizzards will be based at Tony Kent Arena in Dennis, MA. The Great Blizzards of Cape Cod will[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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:[...]

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[...]

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,[...]

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,[...]

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:[...]