Special Olympics & Other Disability Sport Events

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[...]

West Roxbury, MA, May – August 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[...]

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[...]

All nominations must be sent to the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind (MCB) by August 28th, 2025. The 2025 Meg Robertson Mobility Award honors the impact white canes and dog guides have on the lives[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Online, July 7th – August 7th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States 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[...]

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[...]

Boston, MA, Spring & Summer 2025, with the Museum of Science. On the second Sunday of each month (May 12, June 9, and July 14), the Museum is providing ASL interpretation for select Omni, Planetarium, Live[...]

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 Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Boston City Hall Plaza, July 23rd, 2025,12 – 2 p.m. Join the Boston Disability Commission, local organizations, and the disability community to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act.[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Application Deadline: July 31th, 2025 at 9pm EST, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities Services in Boston. The goal of the Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship Program is to provide college students and recent graduates with[...]

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[...]

Dunn State Park, Gardner, August 1st, 2025, with the Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council. Celebrate 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act.  Hike, kayak, swim, listen to music, and hang out with friends. Light[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

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[...]

Webinar, August 16th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers with[...]

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[...]

Newton, MA, August 22nd – 24th, 2025. Skill Builder Weekend: ‘Back-to-School’ for Blind Parents with hosted by Carroll Center for the Blind, and is specifically designed for legally blind parents. The program will offer hands-on[...]

East Boston, MA, August 25th, 2025, with the DCR Universal Access Program and Spaulding Rehabilitation.  Join the State of Massachusetts Universal Access Program and Spaulding Adaptive Sports Centers for some cool summer skating at Porrazzo[...]

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 Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

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[...]

Online, September 16th – November 20th, 2025, with Deaf Inc of Boston. DEAF, Inc. offers American Sign Language (ASL) classes for adults interested in learning the language and Deaf culture in the United States and[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Acton, MA, October 4th, 2025, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. A special free evening for adults and children who are blind, DeafBlind, or have a visual impairment. Enjoy theaccessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 7th. 2025, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference  – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Southbridge, MA, October 24th – 26th, 2025, with Deaf YES: Center for Deaf Empowerment and Recovery in Worcester. Are you an interpreter, case manager, staff member, program manager, therapist, prescriber, or other provider who serves Deaf[...]

Cromwell, CT, November 1st, 2025, with New England Deaf. Free. The New England Deaf region comprising six states of the northeastern United States: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. They share the[...]

Marlborough, MA, November 1st, 2025. More information will be available about this event later in 2025. It’s a Brunch style banquet. To register or for more information visit  https://massdeaf.org/events/msad-50th-anniversary-hold-the-date/  or contact info@massdeaf.org Share this event

Manchester, NH, November 9th, 2025. Rare New England will host Empowering Rare Lives: Advocacy, Resilience, And Readiness For The Rare  Journey and is for patients and families. RNE invites you to be part of an[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]

Norwood, MA, November 7th, 2025.  The Massachusetts Association for Occupational Therapy and Rhode Island Occupational Therapy Association are hosting their Annual Conference – Shining and Thriving with Occupational Therapy. It will feature Keynote speaker Dr. Nancy[...]

Boston, MA, November 8th, 2025,with Boston Children’s Hospital Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program. The virtual Ask an Audiologist session is happening on Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 am. This is for parents and caregivers[...]

Webinars, throughout 2025, with the Disability Policy Consortium in Boston. Bi-Weekly Series Launching: Unstuck: A Community in Motion. The Disability Policy Consortium is launching a new space by and for wheelchair users and allies — because[...]