Special Olympics & Other Disability Sport Events

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[...]

On line, Spring & Summer 2025, 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. *[...]

Haverhill, MA, May – July, 2025. For ages 8+ with disabilities. Please come with a waterbottle and glove, wear sneakers. They are looking for committed, patient, enthusiastic people willing to volunteer as coaches, assistant coaches[...]

Mendon, MA, April 23rd – July 9th,.Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. * The 12-week program will encompass[...]

Burlington, MA, April 26rd – July 12th, 2025. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. * The 12-week program[...]

Dorchester, MA, April 26rd – July 12th,.Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. * The 12-week program will encompass[...]

Braintree, MA, June 1st – October 19th, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Join the New England Wheelchair Football Team, one of the newest members of the USA Wheelchair Football League. * The USA Wheelchair[...]

Cambridge, MA, June 8th – July 13th, 2025, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 5 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized[...]

West Roxbury, MA, through August 9th, 2025, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s track program is held on a weekly basis with experienced coaches who can aid athletes in improving their racing[...]

Charlestown, Peabody and Brewster, MA, through October 21st, 2025, with Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. All abilities welcome. * Charlestown location – Cycling along the Charlestown area Harborwalk. An experienced clinician or staff member will work with[...]

Charlestown & Salem, MA, May 19th – June 23rd, 2025, with Spaulding Hospital Adaptive Sports.  Come practice your tennis game, or try the growing sport of pickleball. * This adaptive tennis and pickleball program will[...]

Brookline, MA, June 17th – July 29th, 2025, with the Brookline Recreation Department’s Therapy Programs. Join them for a weekly walking club at Chestnut Hill Reservoir. * Each week, they will build on our mileage,[...]

Haverhill, MA, June 18th  – August 13th, 2025. Unified candlepin bowling program for ages 8 to 17. Registration is required to  https://www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you and scroll down to your desired program, or contact  Ops@SpecialOlympicsMA.org     Share[...]

Virtual Program with The Center for Autism Research and Education at UMass Lowell.  Enrolling now for Fall 2025. UMass Lowell Center for Autism Research and Education (CARE) is recruiting for“Horizons” (for high schoolers) and “Horizons[...]

Brookline, MA, June 26th – August 14th, 2025, with the Brookline MA Recreation Department.  Get ready to roll into summer with Brookline Recreation Special Olympics.  Their summer Bocce session is for athletes of all skill[...]

Brookline, MA, June 26th – August 14th, 2025, with the Brookline MA Recreation Department.  Dust off that old glove, grab a pair of sunglasses, and join in onr an American tradition, Softball. They have spots[...]

Lawrence, MA, June 21st – August 3, 2025. asketball skills center that will focus on the foundations of basketball for people with and without intellectual disabilities aged 13+, no prior experience is required. To register[...]

Lawrence, MA, June 29th – August 3rd, 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages[...]

South Boston, MA, June 30th – August 18th, 2025.  Meets are on Mondays from 5:45pm to 8pm at various locations in Boston. Check-in will begin at 5pm. * Participants will be grouped by age and[...]

South End, Boston, MA, July 7th – August 4th, 2025.  Unified Young Athletes program focusing on soccer skills, run in partnership with Soccer Unity Project. * Program is for athletes and unified partners ages 5-12[...]

Boston, MA, July 7th – August 4th, 2025. Unified Young Athletes program focusing on soccer skills, run In partnership with Soccer Unity Project, Program is for athletes and unified partners ages 5-12 and will occur[...]

Northampton, MA, July 8 – August 23rd, 2025, with Whole Children / Milestones. In person, for ages 13 to Adult 12 with special needs. * In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat,” students learn both physical and[...]

Northhampton, MA, July 8 – August 22rd, 2025, with Whole Children Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts[...]

  Newton Free Library, Newton, MA, and virtual option, July 9th, with the Newton Commission on Disability and the Newton Free Library. Demystifying Disability: A Community Conversation with Author Emily Ladau –  Moderated Conversation and[...]

Webinar, July 11th, 2o25, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Led by renowned advocate Cheryl Poe, this session will explore the intersection of race, disability, and systemic inequities in special education advocacy. This training[...]

Hyde Park, MA, July 12th – August 1th, 2025. Unified Pickleball Skills Center for people with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 13+. No prior pickleball or sports experience is required to participate. * Program will[...]

Lynn, MA, July 12th – August 16thrd, 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages[...]

Lynn, MA, July 12th – August 16th, 2025. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages[...]

Dorchester, MA, July 12th – August 16th, 2025, with Special Olympics Masschusett. Level 1 & 2. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without[...]

Malden or Chestnut Hill locations TBA, July 13th, 2025, with Adaptive Climbing Group in Somerville. Eplore some incredible accessible climbing minutes from Boston. * Waitts Mt: This crag is located in a public park in the[...]

Mashpee, MA, July 13th – September 7th, 2025 . Pickleball program offered for athletes ages 16 and over, no prior experience needed. Program will occur on Sunday mornings from 9:00 am to 10:00 am, from[...]

West Newton, MA, July 14th – August 11th, 2025. Dance program for athletes ages 7 to 9. Program will be held on Mondays from 2pm to 3pm, starting July 14th thru August 11th * For more[...]

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[...]

Danvers, MA, Summer 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Changing lives. Discovering abilities. Mental Health First aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Free Mental Health First Aid Training Learn skills to help adults, including[...]

Boston, MA, July 15th – August 19th, 2025. Introductory level tee-ball/softball multi week training series powered by the Yawkey Foundation. The program is intended for athletes ages 8 to 15 and will be held in[...]

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[...]

Mashpee, MA, July 16th – August 20th, 2025 . Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 15 and over, no prior experience needed. Clinic will occur on Wednesday evenings, from 6 pm to 7 pm, July[...]

Dorchester, MA, July 17th – August 21st, 2025.  Unified Pickleball Skills Center for people with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 13+. No prior pickleball or sports experience is required to participate. * Program will take[...]

Weston, MA, July 19th, 2025, with Bay State Games. Registration Deadline: July 2nd. Eligibility: Athletes must meet at least one of the criteria below: A full time resident of Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island[...]

Roxbury, MA, July 19th, 2025.  This Jamboree is hosted by Soccer Unity Project and open to all youth ages 6-12 years old. The event will be held from 11 am to 1 pm on Saturday,[...]

Cambridge, MA, July 20th – August 24th, 2025, with Love Serving Autism. For ages 5 – 10 and 11- 18. Love Serving Autism’s mission is to expand life skills, especially functional communication, through multidisciplinary specialized[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Canton, MA, July 23rd – September 3rd, 2025. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required. * Program will occur at  in Canton on Wednesday evenings, from 7pm to[...]

Webinar, July 24th, 2025, 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, June 24th, 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,[...]

Western, MA, May-August 2025, Adaptive Cycling with CHD All In Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive cycling in Easthampton, East Longmeadow, and Westfield, MA. Bring your own bike or rent one from CHD with advance notice. Recumbent[...]

Webinar, July 25th, 2025, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL’s workshop series “Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options”  are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children[...]

Apply by July 27th, 2025, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Training takes place September 20 – December 13th, 2025,  with an in-person Saturday sessions. Participants must be the parent or primary[...]

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[...]

Western, MA, May-August 2025, Adaptive Cycling with CHD All In Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive cycling in Easthampton, East Longmeadow, and Westfield, MA. Bring your own bike or rent one from CHD with advance notice. Recumbent[...]

Webinar, August 8th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of MA. A comprehensive overview of conducting transition and vocational evaluations for incarcerated youth and adults with disabilities, with a particular emphasis on individuals with[...]

Webinar, August 12th, 2025, with PLAN of MA & RI. Learn about Special Needs Trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future. Learning Objectives: Understand the purpose of a[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Danvers, MA, Summer 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Changing lives. Discovering abilities. Mental Health First aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Free Mental Health First Aid Training Learn skills to help adults, including[...]

Bridgewater, MA, August 18th – 22nd, 2025, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. The Equestrian Center offers an inclusive atmosphere for traditional English and Western riding lessons to beginner and experienced equestrians alike, as[...]

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, August 19th, 2025, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham.  JRI’s Family Advisory Council is offering a Caregiver Connection Series. These quarterly facilitated conversations are intended to create spaces for support and resource sharing.[...]

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[...]

Webinar, August 22nd, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network in of Massachusetts (SPAN). As students grow, the demands on their executive functioning skills grow with them. These essential “soft skills”—like organization, time management, and[...]

Bridgewater, MA, August 18th – 22nd, 2025, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. The Equestrian Center offers an inclusive atmosphere for traditional English and Western riding lessons to beginner and experienced equestrians alike, as[...]

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, 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 Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, Setpember 5th, 2025, with SPAN of Massachusetts: Students in Massachusetts are no longer required to pass MCAS to graduate and receive a high school diploma. Parents, special education advocates and attorneys know from experience during[...]

Weston, MA, September 6th, 2025. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience. *[...]

Webinar, Spring 2025, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Learn about the importance of creating accessible digital material. Demonstrations will be provided on how to make Word documents, PDFs and PowerPoint Slides that are accessible to all disability[...]

Danvers, MA, Summer 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Changing lives. Discovering abilities. Mental Health First aid from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing. Free Mental Health First Aid Training Learn skills to help adults, including[...]

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 Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

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, October 7th, 2025, with Therapro of Framingham. Free. This webinar is designed to equip therapists, educators, and parents with an effective, multisensory approach to teaching shoe tying. Using engaging, child-friendly manipulatives and an activity-analyzed[...]

Norwood, MA, October 9th & 10th, 2025, with Social Thinking. Gain practical strategies to embed into your current teaching as well as brand new tools to support academic, executive functioning, and social concepts across the[...]

Kingston, South Dennis & Weymouth, MA, October 2025 – February 2026. An all-inclusive ice hockey team, The Great Blizzards are an affiliate of The Great Blizzards of Kingston, MA. For the 2025/2026 season, The Great[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, November 6th, 2025, with PLAN of MA & RI. Learn about Special Needs Trusts and how they can help you and your loved ones plan for the future. Learning Objectives: Understand the purpose of a[...]

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 Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, December 9th, 2025, with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham.  JRI’s Family Advisory Council is offering a Caregiver Connection Series. These quarterly facilitated conversations are intended to create spaces for support and resource sharing.[...]

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 Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]