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Santa Cares and Sensory/Inclusive Holiday Events Await. Find them in this edition's Recreation section, and more on our Holiday Page. Plus find info on an inclusive music symposium, the Mass Dept of Dev. Services, special ed. appeals, and protecing adults w/ Disabilities from Abuse. November Events Include:
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• Symposium for Arts/Music Education & Disabilities
• Blind & Visual Impairment Technology Fair
• Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals
• Protecting Adults with Disabilities from Abuse
• Financial Resources for Individuals with Disabilities
Have an inclusive holiday event coming up? Use our Submit an Event link to send us info! Sharon Marie
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Extraordinary Every Day: A Caregiver Panel Webinar, November 24th. Join Arc of Massachusetts CEO and parent-caregiver Maura Sullivan as she facilitates honest conversations with three inspiring caregivers. Explore the demanding, exhausting, and deeply rewarding realities of caring for individuals with complex medical needs, multiple disabilities in one family, and profound impact...Read more
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Blind & Visual Impairment Technology Fair: Newton, November 25th, with Carroll Center for the Blind. Free and open to the public. Explore workshops and low vision and blindness-specific assistive technology exhibitors. Topics: Magnification Tools for iOS/Android, AI Live Video for Greater Independence, Google Work...Read more
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Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals Webinar, December 1st. Join the Haverhill SEPAC with Becca Stone, a Mediator with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA), for an informational session on BSEA Mediation and Facilitation. This webinar will: address what mediation is, how to access it...Read more
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Department of Developmental Services Eligibility: Webinar, December 2nd, with the Charles River Center Needham. Presented by the Eligibility Coordinator for the DDS Metro Region Region Intake & Eligibility Team. This session will cover: How to apply for DDS eligibility, required documentation, different types of eligibility:- Adult Eligibility, Children’s Eligibility...Read more
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Introduction to Autism for Families: Webinar, December 8th, with the AANE in Watertown. Hear aboutn common misconceptions, investigate autistic identity, and explore autistic traits, strengths, and challenges. This presentation will provide insights into your child’s neurotype, preparing you with an informed mindset for raising an autistic child. Parents, family members, and caregivers...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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☃️ Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Holiday Events ☃️
Acton: Sensory Friendly "Nutcracker"
Beverly: Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa
Boston: Boston Pops Sensory-Friendly Holiday Concert
Boston: Sensory Friendly & ASL "Nutcracker"
Bristol, RI: Sensory Santa House
Canton: Sensory-Friendly Hour at the Winterlights
Framingham: Spina Bifida Association of NE Holiday Party
Gardner: Sensory-Friendly Performance of “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
Northampton/Florence: Santa’s Train Sensory-Friendly
North Weymouth: Holiday Festival/Winter Sleigh Rides
Providence, RI: Sensory Friendly “A Christmas Carol”
Santa Cares: Dec 7th, Malls across MA, RI, NH & CT
Waltham: Chanukah Celebration For Adults With Disabilities And/Or Mental Health Challenges
Weston: Sensory Friendly "Nutcracker"
Worcester: Sensory “A Christmas Carol” Read More
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"Bounce Out The Stigma" Basketball Event: Winchester, November 23rd. All-Inclusive Special Needs Basketball Clinic for Boys & Girls, ages 7-21, facing the challenges of Autism, ADD, ADHD, Epilepsy, Learning Disabilities, and other Childhood Neurological Issues. Each Child Receives a free Basketball and T-Shirt. Clinic is non-competitive and seeks to empower each child through positive ...Read more
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Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield: Dec 2025 - Jan 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out a splash. All ages and all abilities welcome. Instructor: Kelly from Totally Adaptive...Read more
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Especially for Me Sensory-Friendly Museum Evening for Adults 18+: Acton, December 6th. Registration is required. Free for visitors 18+ with developmental disabilities, and their families or caregivers, or anyone who can benefit from a limited capacity visit are welcome. A medical diagnosis is not required. The Museum will be closed to the general public during the event. ASL may be requested...Read more
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Adaptive Skating in Holyoke: December 7th, with the DCR Universal Access Program. For people with disabilities, their families, support staff, and friends. Free admission and equipment. Use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates on the ice. Spin, slide and play gently competitive games. Yaktrax (ice grippers) are available for those that can’t skate...Read more
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Audio Described Perfomance of "Harry Potter and The Cursed Child" Colonial Theater at Emerson, Boston, December 11th. When Harry Potter’s head-strong son Albus befriends the son of his fiercest rival, Draco Malfoy, it sparks a new journey for them all—with the power to change the past and future forever. Captioning offered in English, Cantonese, Japanese, Mandarin, Portuguese...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Protecting Adults with Disabilities from Abuse: Webinar, November 19th, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Learn about the Disabled Persons Protection Commission, which is the state agency responsible for protecting adults with disabilities from the abusive or negligent acts of their caregivers. Hear how to report concerns of...Read more
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Exploring Financial Resources for Individuals with Disabilities: Worcester, December 4th, with the Massachusetts Educational Financing Authority (MEFA). Free. For staff, teachers, and advocates who support individuals with disabilities. Topics: Attainable®, the Massachusetts ABLE savings plan, myths related to SSI, SSDI, & work, disability supports in higher ed, special needs trusts...Read more
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Supporting Independent Lives: Webinar, November 19th, with the Boston Center for Independent Living and Partners for Youth with Disabilities. The workshop will focus on transition aged youth (14-21) and adult services available once students graduate and turn 22. Discuss: Services available, how to build a support system...Read more
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Introduction to Self Direction: Zoom Event, November 27th and through 2026, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Want more choice and control over your DDS services? This group is for individuals with disabilities and their families who are interested in Self-Direction—a model that empowers people to make decisions about their own services....Read more
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Overview of Disability Transition Training: Webinar, November 19th, with Bridgewell of Peabody. Presented by Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities Transition Coordinators. Discuss the differences between a Transition Coordinator and a traditional Adult Service Coordinator, along with a general timeline for parents related to the 688 process and DDS adult eligibility. The presentation will also cover the difference between Child and Adult eligibility, the Autism-only criteria, the distinctions between the IEP and ISP processes...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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