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Massachusetts' 2026 disability events are providing families info about inclusive choices and challenges. Healthcare options, advocacy/law trainings and Inclusive Recreation are driving this season's topics.
2026 Winter Disability Events Include:
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• Onewell Health Care: Massachusetts Services
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We are forecasting a blizzard of inclusive events and opportunities to keep you informed! Sharon Marie
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Onewell Health Care Presentation: Massachusetts Services Overview: January 5th, virtual, with in person watch parties at Seven Hills Family Support Centers in: N. Quabbin, Athol, Fitchburg, Lowell, Chelmsford, and Southbridge. OneWell is expanding services across Massachusetts. Learn about DDS waiver programs for eligibility, referrals, individualized Home Supports, Respite, Adult Companion...Read more
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Autism & Chronic Health Conditions: Webinar, January 27th, with the AANE in Watertown, MA. Living with chronic health conditions can be overwhelming and isolating—especially for autistic individuals whose medical symptoms are often misunderstood or dismissed. Many autistic people experience conditions such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, chronic fatigue, migraine, seizure disorders, and gastrointestinal or autoimmune conditions...Read more
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Why the State Budget Matters and How You Can Help: Part Two: Webinar, February 2nd, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Part twio of a webinar series that goes behind the scenes of the budget process. Learn how to make your voice heard. Part 2: The Governor’s Proposal & Next Steps -February 2. The Arc will break down what tthe budget means for you, share their top priorities and give you a clear roadmap for advocacy in the months ahead...Read more
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Supporting Siblings in Neurodivergent Families: Research-Based Strategies for Parents:Webinar, February 3rd, with Gateways of Newton. In this workshop, participants will explore: Research on sibling experiences in neurodivergent families, practical strategies for supporting emotional, social, and developmental needs of all children, tools for fostering connection, communication, and inclusion at home, ways to integrate research-based insights into family...Read more
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Department of Developmental Services Updates for Norfolk County: Virtual Meeting, February 10th, with the Massachusetts DDS's Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis, Needham, Newton, Norfolk, Norwood, Plainville, Sharon, Walpole, Wellesley, Weston, Westwood, Wrentham....Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Special Olympics Winter Programs Open House: Springfield, January 31st, with the JCC Springfield. Free and open to the general public. The J is hosting the Special Olympics of MA this winter for two indoor sports programs. Come learn about the Young Athletes and Floorball programs.
* Representatives from SOMA will be present to answer any questions....Read more
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Easterseals MA Adaptive Swim: Worcester, through June 28th. Free. Accessible swim sessions for ages 5-12, 13+ and adults . Open to individuals with disabilities of all ages & their families. Led by aquatics instructor & lifeguard. Pool is fully accessible. Led by aquatics instructors and a lifeguard, groups will participate in fun safety activities and water games that maximize independence in the water...Read more
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Adaptive Sit-Skiing: Wachusett Mountain in Westmister, through March 19th, with Spaulding Adaptive Sports. Designed to introduce beginners to adaptive sit ski equipment with Spaulding staff and volunteers. If you are a person with a disability and have never skied or have not skied since your disability, this program ...Read more
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Adaptive Skating : Brockton, East Boston, Fall River Gardner, Holyoke, North Adams, Worcester, with the DCR Universal Access Program. Free admission and equipment use. Use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates. There will be pucks and colorful balls to shoot around, obstacle courses, races, and a tower of blocks Ice grippers for those that don't skate...Read more
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Adaptive Snowshoeing, Kick Sledding & Cross-Country Sit Skiing in Massachusetts: Goshen, Millers Falls & Weston, through March 2026, with the State of Mass DCR Universal Access Program.. Enjoy the winter woods with hiking, outdoor ice skating, cross-country and sit cross-country skiing, ice sled skating, kicksledding, or snowshoeing. Instruction, adaptive equipment, and assist....Read more
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Volleyball for All Abilities: Worcester, January 26th - March 28th, with Open Sky Community Services and Worcester Volleyball Blazers. No experience needed to participate - open to all abilities/ youth up to age 24 served by Open Sky and from the community. Participants receive an introduction to volleyball, learn from trained coaches, develop...Read more
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Special Olympics Winter 2026
Attleboro - Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1 & 2
Canton- Special Olympics TopGolf Skills
Mashpee - Special Olympics Pickleball Clinics
Roxbury - Special Olympics Basketball Skills Center
Springfield - Special Olympics Floorball
Springfield - Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1 & 2:
Southborough - Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1
Worcester - Special Olympics Aquatics: Worcester
...Lots More Special Olympics
Adaptive Team Sports Page
Danvers - Inclyousion Sports Baseball & Soccer
HaverhillI- IncYOUsion Baseball & Soccer Sports
Swampscott -Inclyousion Sports Basketball & Floor Hockey
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Transition & Adult Events
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Navigating Special Education - Housing 101: Southbridge, and virtual, January 26th. First of a 4-part series. Open to all regions of the state. HOUSING 101: January 26. This session will explain fair housing policies with limited exceptions, how to request accommodations and modifications...Read more
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DDS 101: An Overview with Transition Focus: Webinar, January 28th, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Learn about the Mass Department of Developmental Services , the lead agency supporting people with intellectual and development disabilities and autism. Understand the system and how to develop sconnections with DDS Area Office...Read more
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Disability Transition Planning 101: Webinar, January 28th. The Haverhill SEPAC is hosting Dr. Matthew Scanlon (Haverhill Public Schools, Special Education Supervisor - Haverhill High School, and Transition Specialist) and Andrea Morris - Director of Family Support Center & Advocacy, The Arc of Greater Haverhill Newburyport)...Read more
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"Navigating Benefits in Uncertain Times" Virtual Conference, February 20th, 2026, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference - Navigating Benefits in Uncertain Times" will discuss how changing federal policies and budget cuts may impact benefits and services for Autistic adults and their families. Learn from...Read more
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Epic Community Service for Teens & Young Adults with Disabilities: Boston & Worcester, 2026-27 Service Warrior Applications deadline: January 30, 2026. EPIC Service Warriors are young people with disabilities between the ages of 16-23, who live or attend school in Massachusetts. Some Warriors enter the program with volunteer, academic, employment, and social experience, while others have had little access to....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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