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A wide array of Massachusetts' disability conferences, events, webinars and recreation are kicking off Spring 2024.
April/May Events Include:
• Hire Your Own Disability Supports
• Conferences for Western Mass Families, Arts Therapy, Vision Impairment and Early Intervention.
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• An Assistive Technology Fair in Framingham
• Department of Developmental Services (DDS 101)
• Inclusive Spring Sports & Special Olympics
• Transition-to-Adult Resource Fairs in Lexington and Lawrence.
• Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities
• Adult Family Care Information Session
Events and weather are warming up to bring you inclusiveness and accessibility! Sharon Marie
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Disability Resource & Camp Fairs 2024: (The Camp Fairs are not disability-specific).
* Boston Parents Paper’s Virtual Camp & Summer Expos - through June.
* Springfield - w/ the JCC Springfield: 4/17
* Peabody- Disability Community Resource Fair: 4/20
* Weymouth - Disability Resoure Fair: 4/23
* Franklin - Disability Resource Expo: 5/4 -...Read more
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Rewarding Work: Hire Your Own Disability Support Webinars, April 23rd & 25th. Free. Rewarding Work is an online directory and job board designed to help individuals and families in Massachusetts find and hire caregivers. This webinar is for anyone who self-directs or is eligible for support through MA Department of Develop..Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Sensory-Friendly Performance of "Finding Nemo Jr." Theater on the Mount, at Mount Wachusett Community College, Gardner, April 13th. For children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental, cognitive and physical disabilities and their families and caretakers. This is a judgment-free, fun experience for the entire family. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Caretakers and family members of individuals with special needs are encouraged to attend...Read more
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Sensory Friendly Morning in Cambridge: April 18th, Cambridge, with the MIT Museum. Pre-registration is required. The Museum is offering dedicated morning for visitors who would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. The museum will reduce ambient noise during this time, creating a calm space, offering sensory...Read more
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Beep Baseball at Fenway Park: April 20th - Open to the public. Adaptive Sports New England’s Boston Strong and the Association of Blind Citizens’ Boston Renegades will demonstrate an adaptive form of baseball. Hear the sounds of baseball as these two teams of blind children and adults compete with beeping baseballs and buzzing bases...Read more
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Beep Baseball for Those with Vision Impairments: Medford, April - July 2024. Adaptive Sports New England’s Boston Strong adaptive baseball that offers balls and bases that emit beeping and buzzing sounds so players can locate them. The team will travel and play in tournaments and also offer weekly practices for anyone who wants to get exercise and learn a new skill. No previous experience...Read more
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Bailey’s "Autism Family Day" at the Zoo: Boston, April 27th, Zoo New England and Bailey’s Team for Autism will be at the Franklin Park Zoo offering free entry to individuals on the Autism spectrum. Advance registration is required before April 20th. Individuals on the autism spectrum and their caregiver will each receive a gift card...Read more
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Inclusive Team Sports
* Arlington: TOPSoccer
* Bridgewater -Inclusive Flag Football
* Danvers -TOPSoccer
* Fitchburg- TOPSoccer
* Hingham - SNAP Inclusive Soccer
* Holden - TOPSoccer
* Lexington - Adaptive Quickball
* Quincy - Bambino Buddy Ball
* Wrentham - TOPSoccer
* Woburn - Challenger Baseball
* Worcester - Inclusive Basketball.Read More
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Special Olympics (SOMA)
* Asburnham: SOMA Young Athletes
* Boston - SOMA Walking Club
* Milton: SOMA Cornhole
* Topsfield: SOMA Walking Club
* Wakefield: Special Olympics Track
* Worcester: SOMA Young Athletes...Read More
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Miracle League Baseball for Youth & Teens: Acton April 27th - June 2024. The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides an opportunity for those with disabilities to play baseball as part of a team in an organized, non-competitive league. Games will be similar to the Miracle League except they will play...Read more
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Miracle League Baseball for Adults: Acton, May - June. The Adult Miracle League program is for athletes 22 and older. The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides an opportunity for those with disabilities to play baseball as part of a team in an organized, non-competitive league. Games will be similar to the Miracle League except they will...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Disability Transition-to-Adult Services Fair: Lexington; April 25th, with the LABBB Educational Collaborative. Free. Meet local recreation programs, government agencies, day programs, reps from college programs, financial planning and housing. Hear aumni-LABBB parents discuss “The Things We Wish Knew about life Post-22", and a rep from Massachusetts DDS...Read more
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Housing Models for People with Developmental Disabilities Webinar, April 22nd, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat in depth. Each monthly meeting comprises an overview of housing...Read more
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Adult Family Care Workshop & Webinar: April 23rd, with Pathlight of Western Massachusetts. Are you caring for an adult aged 18+ with a disability who has or is eligible for MassHealth? You may qualify for financial help and support from Pathlight’s Adult Family Care (AFC). Topics include:
* Requirements/Eligibility. * Approval/Appl...Read more
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SMART IEP Goals for High School Students: Webinar, April 30th, with the Massachusetts Rehabiliation Commission. The MRC's quarterly family workshop series provides valuable introductory information and resources to parents, families and individuals with disabilities on special education, transition and independent living topics...Read more
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Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Lawrence: May 16th. Local school districts, students, and families in the Merrimack Valley to attend. Transition resources include:
◦ Department of Developmental Services ◦ Department of Mental Health ◦ Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission
◦ Northeast Independent Living Center ◦ Northern Essex Community College ◦ The Arc of Greater...Read more
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There's just not enough room! The buttons below will take you directly to pages dedicated to lot more disability events for specific diagnoses.
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