Events for Families with Special Needs & Disabilities

Conferences, workshops, speaker events, accessible and adaptive recreation programs serving the Greater Massachusetts’ communities

Events for Families with Special Needs & Disabilities

Conferences, workshops, speaker events, accessible and adaptive recreation programs serving the Greater Massachusetts’ communities

Expos, Speakers & Conferences

Jan 25
- Mar 9

Sled Hockey for Adults: Everett

Everett, MA, November 2025 – March 2026, with Spaulding Adaptive Sports. Recreational sled hockey is open to individuals ages 17...

Feb 13

Special Kids, Special Diets

Webinar, February 13th, 2026, with Families Like Ours in Great Barrington.With Rania Markham, LICSW & Ashli Minor, MS, RDN, LDN....

Feb 19

Guardianship and Other Alternatives

Webinar, FEbruary 19th, 2026, with the Arc of Bristol County. This one-hour webinar focuses on the legal options for decision-making...

Feb 20

Adaptive Skating in Gardner

Gardner, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair,...

Feb 22

Adaptive Skating in Brockton

Brockton, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair,...

Feb 25

Adaptive Skating in Fall River

Fall River, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your...

Feb 25

Let’s Get Organized Binder Party

Peabody, MA, February 25th, 2026, with the Peabody MA and Danvers, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Councils. Join an interactive...

Mar 4

Disabilty Resource Fair: Mansfield

Ahern Middle School Cafeteria, Foxboro, MA, March 4th, 2026, 6 p.m.,  with the Mansfield and Foxborough Special Education Advisory Councils....

Mar 4

Adaptive Skating in East Boston

East Boston, MA, Winter and Spring 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free admission and equipment...

Mar 5

Adaptive Skating in North Adams

Holyoke, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair,...

Mar 8

Adaptive Skating in Brockton

Brockton, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair,...

Mar 10
- Mar 12

White Cane Law and Awareness

Virtual Group, March 10th & 11th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts...

Mar 10

Adaptive Ice Skating in Worcester

Worcester, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out Adventures. Entry...

Mar 21

Accessbile Performances of “Suff”

March 21st, 2026, Open Caption Performance. Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought...

Mar 22

Accessbile Performances of “Suff”

March 21st, 2026, Audio Described. Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly...

Mar 28

Accessbile Performances of “Suff”

March 21st, 2026, American Sign Language. Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought...

Apr 10
- Apr 13

Trauma & Embodiment Annual Conference

Virtual Conference, April 10th – 12th, 2026,with the Justice Resource Institute in Needham, MA. The Center for Trauma and Embodiment’s...

Apr 13

Introduction to Autism for Families

Webinar, April 13th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurdiversity, in Watertown,, MA. This 90-minute workshop will address common...

Apr 16
- Apr 18

Profound Autism Conference

Boston, MA, April 16th – 17th, 2026, with the Profound Autism Alliance. The Profound Autism Summit conference brings together leaders...

May 26

Red Sox Disability Pride Day

Boston, May 26th, 2026. The annual Disability Pride Celebration at Fenway Park will be held on Tuesday, May 26th for...

Jun 6

World Deaf Expo in Hartford

Hartford, CT, June 6th, 2026, with New England Deaf. Free. The New England Deaf region comprising six states of the...

Latest Transition to Adult Programs

Jan 2
-May 31

“Just Us Women” & “Just Us Girls” Social Groups

Worcester, MA, January – May, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. Inclusive groups for girls, teens and women with disabilities, through May 2026.* JUST US WOMEN: 19 AND OVER AGE GROUP: 1 Friday...

Jan 6
-Mar 18

Inclusive Yoga for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, January – March, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A slow flow yoga class that encompasses meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises to relax and rejuvenate the mind...

Jan 8
-Feb 27

Inclusive “Growing Up” Group: Northampton

Hadley / Northampton, MA, Winter 2026, with Milestones / Whole Children in Western Mass. For ages 10 – 13.  A class to learn about yourself, your body and all the wonderful mysterious changes that occur....

Jan 8
-Feb 27

Autism Social Skills Group for Youth 13 – 17: Taunton

Taunton, MA, Winter 2026, with Community Autism Resources. Navigating social situations can sometimes be difficult and confusing. Community Autism Resources has created a space where we can figure things out together in a non-judgmental setting...

Jan 9
-Feb 28

Inclusive Cooking Class for Ages 16+: Northampton

Northampton, MA, Winter 2026, with Whole Children. For ages 16+ with special needs. Come cook something up with your friends.* Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to try.* They will each...

Jan 10
-Mar 1

Inclusive Art for Special Needs: Northampton

Northampton, MA, Winter 2026, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 and 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an...

Feb 24

Basic Rights: Transition Planning – Westhampton

Westampton, MA, February 24th, 2026, with the Hampshire Regional High Schoo  They will host the Federation for Children with Special needs to present a workshop covering an overview of the transition planning process for youth...

Feb 24

Disability Transition Planning Community Drop In

Winchendon, MA, February 24th, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. All are welcome. Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism between the ages of 18-22? What...

Feb 25

Tools to Support Your Child’s Transition Journey

Webinar, February 25th, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The best way to prepare for your child’s transition to adult services is to begin early (even before age 14). Learn how Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) tools...

Feb 25

“Work Without Limits” Career Fair

Virtual Event, February 29th, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., with the Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School.  The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities...

Feb 26

Introduction to Self Direction

Zoom Event, Winter 2026, 1:30 pm, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A monthly group . Want more choice and control over your DDS services? Take Charge with Self Direction. New facilitator: Mary Kae...

Mar 11

Charting the LifeCourse Series

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...

Mar 12

Rethinking Demand Avoidance: Understanding PDA in Autistic Adults

Webinar, March 12th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. For Professionals Working with Autistic Adults and/or Families of Autistic Loved Ones, Autistic Adults, Parents. or Caregivers. This CE event invites professionals, caregivers, Autistic...

Mar 18

Life After Age 22 – For Adults with Autism

Webinar, March 18th, 2026, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to...

Mar 24

Disability Transition Planning Community Drop In

Groton, MA, March 24th, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. All are welcome. Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism between the ages of 18-22? What...

Apr 8

Charting the LifeCourse Series

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...

Apr 9

Disability Transition-to-Adult Services Fair: Lexington

Grace Chapel, Lexington, MA, April 9th, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., with LABBB Educational Collaborative. Free.  Connect with Community Resources. Representatives from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), MassAbility, recreation programs, CBDS programs, and many...

Apr 30

Disability Transition Planning Community Drop In

Barre, MA, April 30th, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. All are welcome. Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism between the ages of 18-22? What...

May 13

Charting the LifeCourse Series

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...

May 19

Transition Talks: Empowering Fathers

Webinar, May 19th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. Fathers are often underrepresented in conversations about supporting youth with disabilities especially during the critical transition to adulthood. This webinar aims to change...

May 20

Resources for Non-Verbal Autistic Adults

Webinar, May 20th, 2026, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year.  All events are free and open to...

Jun 10

Charting the LifeCourse Series

Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...

Aug 19

College Preparedness for Autistic Individuals

Webinar, August 19th, 2026, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA.  The  Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year. All events are free and open to the...

Recreation Programs

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Sensory & Inclusive Movies

Special Olympics

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