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Parent Consultant Training Institute For Massachusetts Families
Online, July 27th – October 4, 2026, with the The Federation for Children with Special Needs PCTI program in Massachusetts. Join the 2026 Asynchronous Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) – a training program designed to...
Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins
Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins. Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...
Leadership Certificate Programs For Ages 14–26 with Special Health Care Needs or Disabilities
Online, With Family Voices at the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Application Deadline is August 24th, 2026, for the 2026/27 sessions. Free. Whether you’re a youth leader, a family member, or part...
Grupo de Apoyo Familia
Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2027, 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...
Pathways to Friendship Disability Workshop
Webinar, August 19, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Supporting Friendship:A Presentation for Parents and Caregivers. Frienships matter, there is nothingmore human than our need for connection and relationships. Understand why friendship is essential for...
Holding on to Faith When it Feels Impossible
Webinar, August 20th, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...
Back to School Success: Managing the School Environment with Celiac Disease
Webinar, August 20, 2026, with the Celiac Kids Connection at Boston Children’s Hospital. The start of a new school year brings excitement and for families managing celiac disease, it also brings questions. Join BCH’s annual...
Overview of Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line Training
Webinar, August 26th, 2026, with the Bridgewell Center of Peabody, MA. Presented by Gail Cavanaugh-McAuliffe The Behavioral Health Help Line is a service of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, operated by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership...
Caring for the Caregiver
Southbridge, MA, August 26, 2026, with Seven Hills South Valley Family Support Center. Free. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm English and Spanish speaking caregivers welcome. Take a well-deserved break and join a special evening created...
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) & New In-Home Skill Building Program
Webinar, August 26, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. A webinar about new resources for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and a new in-home skill-building support program. * Learn about the newly launched ADU Incentive Program from...
Mindfulness for Siblings
Webinar, August 27, 2026, with the Massachusetts’ Sibling Support Network. Siblings with or without disablities are welcome to join. The session offers a dedicated space to step away from everyday responsibilities, slow down, and reconnect...
Adoption Meet & Greet for Children with Disabilities in Massachusetts
Bridgewater, MA, August 30th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Adoption Resource Exchange. Meet children with varying levels of support needs from across the state. Activities will include group games and arts & crafts. Light refreshments will...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
Aging with Grace: Strategies to Maximize Nutrition & Hydration for Adults with Down Syndrome
Webinar, September 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Public Benefit Programs & Advocacy
Webinar, September 9th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Presented by Annette M. Hines, Esq., Special Needs Law Group. This training will cover key aspects of public benefit programs and advocacy, including available benefits,...
Family Town Hall on Camera Policies in Group Homes
Webinar, September 15, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is currently developing policies regarding the use of cameras in the common areas of group homes. To ensure these policies...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Northeast Arc (Danvers), September 15, 2026 12pm-2pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism,...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Waystone’s Inclusion Center (Lawrence)- September 17, 2026, 1:30 – 3 pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental...
Especially for Me Sensory-Friendly Museum Evening for Adults 18+
Acton, MA, September 19th, 2026, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers.* Enjoy a...
New Hampshire Epilepsy Education Day
Lebanon, NH, September 19, 2026, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Session topics and speakers will be announced in the near future. Event will include breakfast and lunch, as well as community resources.Expected Schedule:• 8:00am: Registration...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Bridgewell (Peabody) – September 21, 2026, 12 – 2 pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities...
Affordable Housing: DDS Metro Region Disability Presentation
Webinar, September 22th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Presented by Karen Poutre, Community Systems Project Coordinator, Housing. This training will cover key aspects of affordable housing, including terminology, available subsidies, eligibility requirements, and...
Massachusetts Independent Living Conference
Marlborough, MA, September 23, 2026. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council MASILC Conference is an opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services, and to strategize better ways to achieve common goals. * Registration for the conference...
Navigating the Transition Together: Exploring DDS Adult Services
Webinar, September 29th, 2026 with the Northeast Arc of Danvers Northeast Transition Collaborative Network. This presentation will help begin building the bridge between school-based services and adult DDS services and provides essential information for families...
Create a Better Day Through Meaningful Engagement
Webinar, October 1st, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future
University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 6th, 2026. The University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Department of Elementary and...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Communitas (Wakefield) – October 6, 2026 12pm-2pm. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or autism,...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Edinburg Center (Bedford) – October 15 4:30pm-6pm 2026. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or...
Voting Rights Events with the Mass Department of Developmental Services
Seven Hills (Chelmsford) – October 20, 5:30pm-7:30, 2026. The Department of Developmental Services’ (DDS) Office of Human Rights and Family Support Centers in the Northeast Region invite individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and/or...
Massachusetts Independent Living Council Listening Session / Charla Educativa
Virtual Event, October 21, 2026. The Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council members are appointed by the Governor of Massachusetts. Members include persons who are knowledgeable about centers for independent living and the services they provide. The Council...
Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference
Pittsfield, MA, October 21st, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare provider, employer, neighbor, friend, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this conference may be for you. Have you...
Transition Conference: The Disability Transition Journey
Framingham, MA, October 24th, 2026. The Arc of Massachusetts 2026 Transition Conference theme is Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. This full‑day conference is designed for families of children with intellectual and...
Massachusetts Association For the Education of Young Children Conference
Holyoke, MA, October 24th, 2026. 2026 Theme – The Joy in the Journey: Recharging Our Passion for Play and Nurturing Self-Care. The Massachusetts Association is partnering with their colleagues at the Western Massachusetts Professional Development...
Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Summit
Worcester, MA, October 27th, 2026, with The Massachusetts Fatherhood Leadership Collaborative. This one-day conference brings together professionals across Massachusetts who are committed to father engagement by providing workshops, networking opportunities, and exhibitors / resources from across...
Caring for the Caregiver: Strategies for Your Own Well-Being
Webinar, November 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Adult Healthcare: Integrating Medical Guidelines and Psychosocial Well-Being
Webinar, December 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
New England Epilepsy Convention
Cambridge, MA, February 5th – 7th, 2027, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. This annual patient and caregiver conference will span the course of three full days including educational seminars, partners and resources in an expo...
