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Young Adult Leaders Fellowship for Those with Disabilities
With Massachusetts Advocates for Children – Deadline to Apply is November 15th, 2026. Massachusetts Advocates for Children (MAC) invites young adults 18 to 26 years old with an intellectual disability and/or autism to apply for MAC’s...
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...
Advocacy Bootcamp en español/El Campamento de Abogacía en español
Boston, MA, & Zoom, 24 de octubre, 7, 14 y 21 de noviembre, 2026, con MassFamilies. La región Metro de MassFamilies invita a las familias hispanohablantes con niños (desde el nacimiento hasta los 12 años)...
Strengthening Partnerships in Action Workshop Series
Webinar Series, October 27 – December 3, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Want a taste of the Strengthening Partnerships framework before committing to the full Train the Trainer? The...
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...
“Tiny Signs” Baby Sign Language Workshop
Webinar, November 7, 2026, with Boston Children’s Hospital. Free. Join the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Boston Children’s Hospital Down Syndrome Program’s Sign Language Workshop. * Geared toward families with infants and toddlers.* Spanish interpretation will be provided. Se ofrecerá...
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress Educators Forum
Worcester, MA, November 10, 2026, with the Massachusetts’ Down Syndrome Congress. The Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress 2026 Educators Forum, Empowering Every Learner: Strategies for Success at School and Beyondr, will host general and special educators,...
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...
Networking for Massachusetts’ SESPs, PCTI Graduates & SEPAC Chairpersons
Webinars, the 2nd Thursday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in MA. For SESPs, PCTI Graduates, & SEPAC Leaders – Join the Conversation. Second Thursday of Every Month | 12-1 PM...
New England Prader Willi Conference
Waltham, MA, November 14th, 2026. Join to connect, learn, and support each other’s journeys at the Supporting Every Step PWSANE 2026 conference. The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of New England is a chapter 501(c) (3) organization....
Finding a Provider: Practical Tips for Families
Webinar, November 17, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. The Alliance welcomes Terri Farrell, Senior Project Director with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health and Instructor in the Department of Psychiatry, for...
Building Post-High School Services for Students with Disabilities
Webinar, November 18, 2026, with the Institute for Community Inclusion MA Center in Boston. What do strong post-high school services look like in practice? Join Maria Paiewonksy and the MA Center to explore ways to...
Sensory Processing: Beginning Strategies for Parents (Part 2)
Virtual, November 18, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Sensory Processing: Beginning Strategies for Parents Part 1. Why does my child cover their ears? Why do they hate certain clothes? Why are they constantly moving, jumping,...
Family Leadership Series for Northeastern Massachusetts Families
Wakefield, MA, Deadline to Apply for 2027 is November 20, 2026. Are you a parent or caregiver of a family member with a disability who wants to build leadership skills, connect with other families, and...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, November 24, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. November topic – meet Dr. Lusa Lo, professor of special education, UMass Boston.* FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in...
Understanding DDS Eligibility
Webinar, December 1, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. Part of the Charles River Center’s Family Training Series. Presented by Anthony Mavilia, DDS Eligibility Coordinator for the Metro Region. This Training provides...
Pediatric Healthcare Summit with Boston Children’s Hospita
Virtual Event, December 2, 2026, hosted by Boston Children’s Hospital, Bradley Hospital, and Hasbro Children’s. This course provides clinicians with the latest updates and innovations in pediatric healthcare in order to improve patient care and...
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...
Massachusetts’ Sibling Support Holiday Gathering
Dedham, MA, December 5, 2026. Join the the MSSN Holiday Gathering – this gathering is open to everyone in their MSSN community and is a chance to connect, catch up, and enjoy good food and...
2027 Charting the LifeCourse Series – You & Your Vision
Webinars, January 14th and monthly through May 2027. How can we turn our hopes and visions into meaningful conversations, stronger supports, and better lives? Join the Northeast Family Leadership Director Maryann Welch for a five-part...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, January 26, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. January topic – meet Laurie VanderPloeg, Associate Director, Council for Exceptional Children* FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership...
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...
2027 Charting the LifeCourse Series – Reflect on your journey and consider the steps ahead
Webinars, February 11, monthly through May 2027. How can we turn our hopes and visions into meaningful conversations, stronger supports, and better lives? Join the Northeast Family Leadership Director Maryann Welch for a five-part lunchtime...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, February 23, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. February topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
2027 Charting the LifeCourse Series – Use the Integrated Supports Star to explore the supports available to you.
Webinars, March 11, and monthly through May 2027. How can we turn our hopes and visions into meaningful conversations, stronger supports, and better lives? Join the Northeast Family Leadership Director Maryann Welch for a five-part...
“Visions of Community” Virtual Disability Conference
Virtual Conference, March 13th, 2027, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community brings together parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals for a day of learning and connection. The 2026 virtual...
Miss Amazing Event for Girls, Teens & Women with Disabilities
Medfield, MA, March 13, 2027. Massachusetts Miss Amazing – Celebrating The AbilitiesOf Girls And Women With Disabilities. Miss Amazing is a national 501C3 non-profit organization dedicated to breaking the stigma around girls and women with both...
Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress 2026 Conference
Location TBA in 2027, March 20, 2027. Celebrate MDSC’s Annual Conference. This event brings together self-advocates with Down syndrome, parents and caretakers, grandparents and siblings, health care professionals, educators and others — to hear the...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, March 30, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. March topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
2027 Charting the LifeCourse Series – Turn your vision into meaningful, achievable steps using the Goal Attainment tool
Webinars, April 8, and monthly through May 2027. How can we turn our hopes and visions into meaningful conversations, stronger supports, and better lives? Join the Northeast Family Leadership Director Maryann Welch for a five-part...
ABLE Assembly: Arts Better the Lives of Everyone Conference
Boston, with Virtual Conference options available, April 10th – 11th, 2027, with the Berklee Institute for Arts Education and Special Needs in Boston. The ABLE Assembly is a professional development opportunity in the field of...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, April 27, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. April topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium 2027
Marlborough, MA, in person on May 3th, Virtual Session, May 4th, 2026. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,...
2027 Charting the LifeCourse Series – Explore reciprocal roles and the people who “care for” and “care about” you.
Webinars, May 13th, 2027. How can we turn our hopes and visions into meaningful conversations, stronger supports, and better lives? Join the Northeast Family Leadership Director Maryann Welch for a five-part lunchtime workshop series presented...
Developmental Relationship-Based Interventions (DRBI) Symposium
Marlborough, MA, May 14 – 16, 2026, with the Coalition for Developmental Approaches. The Coalition for Developmental Approaches, formerly the DIR/Floortime Coalition, are parents, families, and professionals promoting parent and family choice in treatments. They...
Let’s Talk Inclusion: Monthly Virtual Series
Virtual, May 25, 2027, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. May topic – TBA. FCSN’s Let’s Talk Inclusion series is offered in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary...
