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June brings graduation and/or transition for Massachusetts' families with disabilities. Find your next local inclusive opportunties with events focusing on Keeping Safe Over the Summer, SEPAC Summer and more. For accessible recreation, enjoy waterskiing, surfing and Special Olympics programs. Summer Events Include:
• SEPAC Summer School for Massachusetts
• Rare New England Conference
• Keeping Our Autistic Loved Ones Safe This Summer
• American Sign Language Symposium: Boston
• Autism Acceptance Night w/ Worcester Bravehearts
• Deaf & Hard of Hearing Night w/ NE Revolution
• Accessible Beaches, Pools, Spray Decks
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• Medicaid Impacts on Employment of People w/ Disabilities
• Guardianship is Not the Only Option
Have an upcoming disability resource fair? Send the info to us at info@spedchildmass.com. Sharon Marie
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Rare New England Conference: Providence, RI, June 13th. Empowering Rare Lives: Advocacy, Resilience, And Readiness For The Rare Journey will feature round table discussions, workshops, an exhibitor showcase, and networking. Learn how to organize critical medical information for improved care. Explore strategies for emergency...Read more
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Virtual Accessibility Trainings: Webinar June 12th, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Designed for document creators tasked with making material more inclusive for all. June 12th - Accessibility in PowerPoint. For anyone interested in learning how to make slide decks more inclusive and ensure that the final version is accessible to people of all...Read more
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Nutrition and Down Syndrome: Webinar, June 17th, with the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Nutrition and Down Syndrome: Supporting Health, Nutrient Needs, and Positive Eating Behaviors. Hear about common health conditions associated with Down syndrome that may be influenced by dietary choices, strategies to encourage healthy...Read more
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American Sign Language Summer Symposium in Boston Boston, MA, June 20th - 22nd, with Northeastern University's American Sign Language & Interpreting Education Program. ASL Weekend Immersion Track: Led by Deaf instructors, and is designed to educate ASL students at various levels in an ASL-only environment....Read more
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Introduction to Autism for Families: Webinar, June 23rd, with the AANE in Watertown. This 90-minute workshop will address common misconceptions, investigate autistic identity, and explore autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. Hear insights into your child’s neurotype, preparing you with an informed mindset for raising an autistic child.* Parents, family members, and caregivers of...Read more
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Health Equity Legislation: June 26th. Join The Arc of Masachusetts' Government Affairs team for a series of webinars that will dive deeper into The Arc's priority bills for the 2025/26 legislative session. June 26 - Health Equity Legislation, will cover: Healthcare Standards, MassHealth ABA Coverage, Preventing Discrimination...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Sensory Event: Chatham, June 22nd. A dedicated time for families with disabilities that offers accommodations that increase access to exhibits in an ADA-compliant environment. A medical diagnosis is not required. The museum limits the number of visitors, lowers lightings and sounds..Read more
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Adaptive Ski Day Holland / Sturbridge: June 19th, with the Webster Water Ski Collective, Team Hoyt New England and the Aqua Riders of Holland Show Ski Team. This inclusive, family-friendly event brings together adaptive skiers across two sessions (morning and afternoon), all supported by trained volunteers, certified instructors, and the welcoming spirit of the New England water ski community....Read more
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Inclusive Family Basketball Day in Fitchburg: June 21st, with the Black Action Coalition. Free. Honey Badgers inclusive basketball program is for children and young people living with disabilities, autism, psychosocial challenges or additional support needs. BAC 3RD Annual Inclusive Family Basketball Day. All ages and abilities welcome. Activities include: Inclusive basketball drills & games, family fun...Read more
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Inclusive "School's Out for Summer" Surf-Bash: Westport, June 25th - 27th, with Gnome Surf. A family-centric fully inclusive surf therapy clinic. The clinic is for all kids and specializes in Neurodivergent Athletes (Athletes with Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, Depression and/or Anxiety.) They equip Athletes with a team of surf therapists... ...Read more
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Surfing with Smiles: Hampton, NH, June 26th. Free. Surfing With Smiles gives those with intellectual, physical, sensory, and mental disabilities the chance to learn to surf. Sign ups are required for all surfers, and are limited to 80 surfers per event on a first-come, first-served basis. It’s also required that all surfers are accompanied...Read more
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Special Olympics Summer Sports
Boston/Brighton: Adaptive Soccer
Brookline: Special Olympics Softball
Brookline: Special Olympics Bocce
Haverhill: Special Olympics Candlepin Bowling:
Lawrence: Special Olympics Basketball Skills and Young Athletes...Read more
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Evening at The Museum for Children & Adults with Disabilities: Acton, June 28th, 5- 8:00 pm. A free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Any family that can benefit from a limited capacity visit is welcome at this even. A medical diagnosis is not required...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Moving from a Friend to a Partner in the Age of Technology: Webinar, June 18th, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown. Part of the Perkins "Let’s talk about Sexuality" webinar series. June 18th - Moving from a Friend to a Partner in the Age of Technology. People with developmental disabilities want to form positive, healthy relationships, but may not know how to meet others and develop these relationships. When we add the latest technology and social...Read more
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Autistic Sex, Sexuality & Relationships: Webinar, June 17th, with the AANE of Watertown. Join an Autistic-led workshop and explore the intimacy, sexuality, and relationships within the Autistic community. Learn about the presence and impact of Autistic LGTBQ+ identities, and the increasingly visible Autistic representation in Ethically...Read more
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Guardianship is Not the Only Option: Webinar, June 24th, with PPAL of Massachusetts. Parents of youth with disabilities are often incorrectly told that the only way to remain involved in their child’s adult life is to become a legal guardian. But there are other options—including Supported Decision-Making—that may work better for...Read more
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Assistive Technology That Can Increase an Individual’s Independence: Aschusnet, June 26th, with LifeStream, Inc. of New Bedford. An introduction to low to high assistive technology that can increase an individual’s independence in the kitchen, living room, bedroom, bathroom and community, such as a Brava oven or a device to assist in meal preparation , motion sensor faucets, soap dispensers, and...Read more
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Youth Leadership Disability Forum: Boston, June 26th - 28th, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Free. For youth and young adults with disabilities. YLF participants build leadership skills and leave better prepared for future employment, higher education, and independent living.
* YLF dives into four themes of leadership: Self-Capacity, Self-Advocacy, Self-Realization, Self-Sufficiency. Participants will have the opportunity to: Experience living on a college campus, Choose from a variety of workshop...Read more
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Our Inclusive Camp Page for Massachusetts families lists over 100 programs in Massachusetts and Greater New England. The page shows programs starting alpabetically by name, with a "Load More" option to contine to view.
Additionally, the page also features an option to filter and search by town or region....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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