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Over 60+ Sensory, Santa, Inclusive Hanukkah and Holiday Events are in this edition's Recreation section or can be found on our Holiday Page. There are also the first 2026 Disability Advocacy and Leadership trainings, and webinars for Autism and the DDS & state agencies.
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• Demystifying Insurance for Autism & Behavioral Health
• 2026 Advocacy & Family Leadership Trainings
• Adaptive Skiing/Sit Skiing, Snowshoeing, Kick Sledding
• Nuts & Bolts of SSI/SSDI, Public Benefits & Insurance
• Foster Healthy Relationships for Those with II & ID
Have an inclusive holiday event coming up? Use our Submit an Event link to send us info! Sharon Marie
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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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The Mental Health IEP: Webinar, December 9th, with PPal of Massachusetts .Forcaregivers family/family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or mental health needs. Hear about: understanding federal laws that govern special education, the School Code of Conduct, accommodations ...Read more
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Essential Advocacy Skills Bootcamp: Webinars, January - March, 2026, with the Family Leadership Program of Massachusetts. Join a focused, four-part virtual workshop designed for parents and caregivers of school-aged children with disabilities to equip you with strategic communication methods and a framework for long-term planning. Learn systematic techniques building a compre.... Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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🟢 Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Holiday Events 🔴
Beverly: Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa
Boston: Boston Pops Sensory Holiday Concert
Boston: Sensory/Accessible "Extraordinary Nutcracker"
Boston: Sensory Friendly & ASL "Nutcracker"
Bristol, RI: Sensory Santa House
Canton: Sensory-Friendly Hour at the Winterlights
Gardner: Sensory “Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat”
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Hingham: Sensory Holiday Hour with Mrs. Claus
Leominster: Sensory “Breakfast with Santa”
Northampton/Florence: Santa’s Train Sensory-Friendly
North Weymouth: Holiday Sensory Sleigh Rides
Manchester, NH: Sensory Polar Express Showing
Santa Cares: Dec 7th, Malls across MA, RI, NH & CT
Stockbridge: Sensory-Friendly “A Christmas Carol
Waltham: Chanukah Celebration For Adults With Disabilities And/Or Mental Health Challenges
Watertown: Perkins School for the Blind Holiday Concerts
Worcester: Sensory “A Christmas Carol” Lots More!
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Auditions for Inclusive Performances of "Honk!" Acton, December 9th & 10th, with Open Door Theater. Auditions open to all abilities. HONK! is a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story and is a celebration of being different for audiences of all ages. The theater offers ASL interpretation, sighted guides, alternative format print, materials in advance, adaptive choreography, wheeled music stands...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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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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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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Sensory-Friendly Sundays at the Museum: Charlestown, December 14th, 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. only' Learn about the history of America’s Ship of State in a quieter setting, without loud sounds or flashing lights, and before the museum opens to the public at 10:00 AM. Open to all ages, friends, families, and caregivers. Registration is limited...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Fostering Healthy Relationships: Webinar, December 11th, with the Minute Man Arc in Concord. Building satisfying/appropriate connections in the ID/D and autism population can be challenging. This will be a confidential, judgment-free environment so parents guardians can feel comfortable discussing boundaries, hygiene, safety, and more...Read more
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Introduction to Self Direction: Zoom Event, December 18th, 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. 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 supports...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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