Transition to Adulthood Disability Trainings
Webinars, the first Thursday of each month, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Join Diomaris Nieves-Lopez and Jayleene Noyes, Transition Coordinators from the North Shore Area Office of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS),...
Steven F. Riley Educational Memorial Scholarship for Spinal Cord Injury
With Spinal Cord Injury Boston – Rolling Application Deadline through 2027. The Steven F. Riley Memorial Educational Scholarship assists individuals with paraplegia or quad/tetraplegia due to a Spinal Cord Injury who demonstrate the desire to...
“Learning About Housing” for Families with Disabilities
Webinar Series, October 17 – December 19, 2026. Autism Housing Pathways is now part of the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series in which...
Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities in Massachusetts
Webinard, Fall 2026 – Winter 2027, 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,...
Disability Housing Workshops
Boston and Virtual/Webinar option, Wednesdays, with The Boston Center for Independent Living. Join the BCIL on the first and third Wednesday of every month to learn more about and how to apply for affordable housing options...
Disability Youth Services Job Lab
July 23rd, 2026, with Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR). Disability Advocates is hosting the Advancing our Healthcare Rights (DAAHR) virtual forum on changes and threats to Medicaid-funded home and community-based services (HCBS) in...
A 4-Part Road Map Series: The Spectrum of Support Options
Webinar, November 9, 2026, with Seven Hills of Central Massachusets. Session 4: The Spectrum of Support Options: Exploring the specific powers of Healthcare Proxies, Supported Decision-Making, and Guardianship. Part 4 of a 4-Part Training Series...
Estate Planning for Special Needs
Webinar, November 10, 2026. Free. Join Fletcher Tilton Tax Attorney and Certified Elder Law Attorney Michael T. Lahti to discuss Estate Planning and Elder Law. Learn essential strategies on how to protect your property, keep...
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101) – What You Need to Know
Webinar, November 10, 2026, with the Special Needs Housing and Transition of Wakefield, MA Free. * Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region presents: DDS 101: What you need to know. Anyone interested to learn more...
MassHealth Updates for Adult Children with Disabilities
Webinar, November 10, 2026, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA.* MassHealth’s Adult Family Care (AFC) and PCA programs both help pay for the caregiving of qualified adult children (including care...
Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts’ Families
Webinars, November 2026 – January 2027. Presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. This virtual meeting meets every...
Turning 18 – Legal, Benefits & Adult Service Considerations
Webinar, November 12, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. Spea Turning 18 brings important changes in legal rights, decision-making, benefits, education, and adult services. Join attorney Meredith Greene for an overview of key...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Finding a Provider: Practical Tips for Familie
Webinar, November 17, 2026, with the Autism Alliance of Natick, MA. The Center will welcome Terri Farrell, Senior Project Director with the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health and Instructor in the Department...
Our Ability Jobs Board Webinar with Work Without Limits
Webinar, November 17, 2026, with Work Without Limits at UMass Chan in Shrewsbury, MA. Join us for a webinar on the Our Ability Jobs Board and how it can help job seekers with disabilities connect...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to...
Finding Your Voice Series: There Ought to Be a Law
Webinars, with the Mass Family Leadership Series. Have you ever encountered a problem in the disability system and thought, “There ought to be a law!”? Explore the legislative process, identify issues affecting families, and learn...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Introduction to Self Direction
Zoom Event, Winter 2026/27, the third Thursday of each month, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Want more choice and control over your Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) services? This group is for...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, November 23, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...
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...
MEFA Attainable Conference: Exploring Financial Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
Worcester, MA, December 1, 2026, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Free but registration is required. Navigating finances for individuals with disabilities is challenging and MEFA wants to help. This conference is designed for...
Transportation Adult Children with Disabilities
Webinar, December 8, 2026, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA.
* Speaker and workshop topics specifics TBA
* Registration is required.
Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101) – What You Need to Know
Webinar, December 9, 2026, with the Special Needs Housing and Transition of Wakefield, MA Free. * Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Metro Region presents: DDS 101: What you need to know. Anyone interested to learn more...
Bureau of Special Education Appeals “Mediation & Facilitation”
Webinar, January 5, 2027, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’...
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...
All About Special Education Mediation and IEP Facilitation
Webinar, January 14, 2027, with the Peabody SEPAC. Join Peabody SEPAC and Leslie Bock, Mediator with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals, with a discussion All About Special Education Mediation and IEP Facilitation.
Registration is required.
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
January 19, 2027, and webinar meetings throughout 2027, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy. Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS...
Succession Planning (Part 1) for Families of Children with Disabilities
Webinar, February 9, 2027, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA.
* Speaker and workshop topics specifics TBA
* Registration is required.
Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Advocacy Day
State House in Boston, MA, February 10, 2027. Brain Injury Advocacy Day is a great opportunity for you to learn about the BIA-MA’s legislative agenda, to meet with your legislators or their staff, to advocate...
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...
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...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
March 16, 2027 and webinar meetings throughout 2027, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy. Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS...
Succession Planning (Part 2) for Families of Children with Disabilities
Webinar, March 19, 2027, 7 p.m, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield, MA.
* Speaker and workshop topics specifics TBA
* Registration is required.
Massachusetts’ Anti-Bullying Law and IEP & School-Wide Strategies To Prevent Bullying Of Students with Disabilities
Webinar, March 22, 2027, with the Peabody SEPAC. Peabody SEPAC is collaborating with Massachusetts Advocates for Children to bring you Anti-Bullying Training- Massachusetts Anti-Bullying Law: IEP and Schoolwide Strategies to Prevent Bullying of Students with...
Autism & Neurodiversity: Advancing Autism Awareness Forum
Harvard Medical School, Boston, with Virtual Options, March 27 – 30, 2027. Autism & Neurodiversity: Advancing Autism Awareness Forum – Research, clinical care, education & community. This event brings together research, clinical care, education and...
Bureau of Special Education Appeals “Mediation & Facilitation”
Webinar, April 6, 2027, with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals. In an effort to ensure that they are meeting the needs of families and school districts in Massachusetts, the Mediators at the Massachusetts’...
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...
Neurodiversity in the Workplace: Navigating a Changing Workforce
Webinar, April 14, 2027, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington: Learn with Lurie webinars are held monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–7:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. *...
“Work Without Limits” Career Fair for People with Disabilities
Virtual Event, April 28th, 2027, with 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...
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...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
May 18, 2027 and webinar meetings throughout 2027, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy. Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS...
Attainable Savings Plan: The Massachusetts ABLE Program
Webinar, May 18, 2027, with the Massachusetts’ Educational Financing Authority. The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. * In...
Parent Panel: Guardianship & Rogers Monitor Experience
Webinar, May 19, 2027, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington: Learn with Lurie webinars are held monthly on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm–7:30pm. All events are free and open to the public. *...
Neurodiversity Family Grant Program
Deadline, July 31st, 2027, with Neurodiversity Support for Children, Inc., in Ashland, MA. NSC provides financial assistance to families with a neurodivergent child (ages 1-17). Financial assistance is offered to families for neuropsychological evaluations, advocacy...
Attainable Savings Plan: The Massachusetts ABLE Program
Webinar, August 12, 2027, with the Massachusetts’ Educational Financing Authority. The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. * In...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
September 21, 2027 and webinar meetings throughout 2027, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy. Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS...