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May 7
-Dec 18

Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups

Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...

May 24
-Sep 8

Accessible Beaches & Beach Wheelchairs Across Massachusetts

Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts. Find beach mats to the water, sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Contact the beach or park in advance...

May 25
-Sep 8

Accessible Pools & Spray Decks Across Massachusetts

Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts’ State Parks. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.*...

May 26
-Aug 7

Inclusive TOPSoccer: Methuen

Methuen, MA. Fall registration for grades 3-8 closes July 6. Grades PreK-2 closes August 7. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical...

May 30
-Sep 30

Challenger Baseball in Danvers

Danvers, MA, May 30th – September 30th, 2026. The Danvers National Little League Challenger program Adaptive Baseball Program baseball is division designed to provide children and young adults with physical, developmental, or intellectual challenges the...

Jun 2
-Oct 13

Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield

Springfield, MA, Spring & Summer, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. An hour of pool time set aside each week forKehillah friends who might benefit from a supportive, low-sensory swim...

Jun 7
-Aug 16

TOPSoccer in Weymouth

Weymouth, MA, June – August 2026, with Weymouth Youth Soccer. he Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer or TOPS) is a program for children between 4 and 18 with diverse abilities. TOPS aims to foster physical,...

Jun 7
-Oct 25

Golfing with the Massachusetts Para-Golfers Association

Canton & Weston, MA, Summer & Fall, 2026. The Massachusetts ParaGolfer Association (MPGA) promotes recreational and competitive adaptive golf for players with visual impairments, amputations, loss of mobility, and spinal cord injuries. * MPGA provides...

Jun 12
-Aug 15

CheerAbilities & Special Olympics Cheering: Brockton

Brockton, MA, Summer 2026, with Outlaw Cheer and Dance. The CheerAbilities Team is for children with special needs ages 3 and up. Now accepting registrations for their 14th season. Outlaw Cheer Rebels is the cheerabilities...

Jun 15
-Sep 21

Adaptive Rock Climbing in Western Massachusetts

Hadley, MA, Summer 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation, Adaptive rock climbing meets the first and third Monday of each month, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Open to anyone 4 years old and over with some upper body strength.
* Adaptive rock climbing equipment available for use at no charge.
* No more than 8 climbers allowed per session so space is very limited.
* Everyone entering the gym, including spectators and volunteers, must sign up through the Central Rock climbing website each time.|
* Participants may only be signed up for no more than 2 sessions at a time.
Fees apply, registration is required to the web icons below.

Jun 25
-Sep 1

Grant for Local New England Area Therapeutic Programs

Applications accepted June 1st – September 1st, 2026, with the Genesis Foundation in Boston. They offer a limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with...

Jun 25
-Aug 20

Healthy Relationships Program for Autistic Adults Ages 18+

Taunton, MA, June 25th – August 20th, 2026, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.The...

Jun 27
-Dec 26

Black Autism Coalition Support Groups

Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...

Jun 29
-Aug 10

Inclusive Sailing Programs for Those with Disabilities

East Boston, Summer 2026 classes, June 29th – August 10th, 2026, with Piers Park Sailing. Classes accommodate youth with disabilities age 6-22 who can enroll at a discounted rate in the Harbor Explorers, Science of...

Jul 1
-Mar 3

Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins

Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins.  Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...

Jul 1
-Aug 31

Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Burlington

Andover / Burlington, MA, July – August, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department.  In partnership with Burlington’s Disability Access Commission and Ironstone Farm – thirty minute private lessons at Ironstone Farm therapeutic riding program. *...

Jul 2
-Sep 3

Inclusive Dance & Movement: Chicopee

Northampton, MA,  Summer, 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation. Held on the first Thursday of each month. Dancers, regardless of ability, between the ages of 4-22 (with some wiggle room) will learn and...

Jul 5
-Oct 31

Para Rowing Intake – New Participants Only

Brighton, through October 31st, 2026. With Community Rowing in Brighton. There are several Para programs offered at CRI that suit the needs of new, recreational, competitive & elite rowers with a wide range of physical...

Jul 6
-Aug 14

Athlete & Caregiver Inclusive Fitness: Burlington

Burlington, MA, July 6th – August 14th, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. For Ages 12+ with a disability and their caregiver. The Caregiver & Me small group classes are designed so that the neurodivergent...

Jul 6
-Sep 15

Adaptive Swim & Open Swim in Greater Boston

Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury, through September 2026, with BCYF aquatics. Designed for swimmers who may have struggled in traditional classes but thrive with extra attention and a slower pace. This program welcomes individuals with: •...

Jul 6
-Sep 30

Inclusive Challenger Baseball for Youth & Adults: North Shore

Lynn, Massachusetts, regsitration through September 30th, 2026. The Alice O’Neil Challenger Little Leaguer division was established in Lynn over 20 years ago as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls...

Jul 6
-Sep 21

Inclusive Arts & Crafts for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, July 6th – September 21st, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. * Create, explore, and have fun! Enjoy arts and crafts in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Express...

Jul 6
-Aug 11

Water Safety Lessons

Worcester, MA, July – August, 2026, with the YMCA of Central Massachusetts. Free. These are not disability specific programs. Understanding water safety and learning to swim are absolutely essential. The YMCA of Central Massachusetts has...

Jul 6
-Aug 13

Inclusive Fitness Personal Training: Burlington

Burlington, MA, July 6th – August 14th, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. For Ages 12+ with a disabilit. Get your summer strength on – this program aims to help neurodivergent athletes and individuals withdisabilities...

Jul 6
-Sep 21

Inclusive Basketball for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, July 6th – August 21st, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. Shoot hoops and join in. All abilities welcome. This is a non-competive sport program.* Shoot, pass, dribble, and have fun.* Learn basic...

Jul 6
-Aug 17

Autism Welcoming Drop In Groups for All Ages: Natick Mall

Natick Mall, MA, Mondays, July 6th – August 17th, 2026 ,with the Autism Alliance in Metrowest. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Autism Welcoming Center, Natick Mall, 2nd Floor. A drop-in, parent-supervised program for autistic children, teens,...

Jul 7
-Sep 22

Inclusive Yoga for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, July 7th – September 22, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Stretch, move, and have fun! Enjoy yoga in a supportive, allinclusive environment. Build flexibility, improve balance, reduce...

Jul 8
-Sep 23

Inclusive Bowling for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, July 8 – September 23, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score. This is a non-competitive group.* Ball, gutter,...

Jul 8
-Aug 19

Adaptive Canoeing & Kayaking: Western Mass

Goshen, MA, July & August 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the...

Jul 9
-Sep 24

Inclusive Cooking for Teens & Young Adults: Concord

Concord, MA, July 9th – September 24, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Cook, create, and have fun! Join a 12-week cooking program in a supportive, all-inclusive environment. * Learn...

Jul 9
-Aug 13

Adaptive Track for Youth in Somerville

Somerville, MA, July 9th – August 13th, 2026 with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. THIS PROGRAM IS NOW FULL. Free. This running club is designed to foster a supportive and inclusive team environment...

Jul 10
-Oct 22

Accessible Martial Arts Virtual Classes with Easterseals MA

On line, Summer & Fall, 2026, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques.* For...

Jul 10
-Aug 14

Easterseals MA Recreational Swim for All Ages: Worcester

Worcester, MA, Summer 2026, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. There currently is a waitlist for both sessions. Looking for adaptive swimming options this summer? The State of Massachusetts Universal Access Program offers a free recreational swimming...

Jul 11
-Aug 16

Youth Wheelchair Track: West Roxbury

West Roxbury, MA, through August 15th, 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s track program is held on a weekly basis with experienced coaches who can aid athletes in improving their racing...

Jul 12
-Aug 23

Special Olympics Young Athletes: Westwood

Westwood, MA, July – August, 2026.  Young athletes program for ages 2 to 7 in Westwood focusing on fine motor skills and activities. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from 9:30 am to 10:15...

Jul 13
-Aug 31

Special Olympics TopGolf Skills: Canton

Canton, MA, July – August, 2026. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required. Golf skills program for athletes 15 years and older. No prior golf experience required. Program...

Jul 14
-Aug 11

Adaptive Kayaking: Cambridge

Great Barrington, MA, July & August, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner Waypoint Adventure.* Paddlers will travel in small groups to explore the...

Jul 15
-Aug 19

Adaptive Art Classes: Brighton

Boston/Brighton, July & August, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. All abilities welcome. Adaptive Art at the YMCA is an inclusive, welcoming class where children of all abilities can explore creativity through a variety of...

Jul 16
-Aug 7

Adaptive Rowing in Holyoke

Holyoke, MA, May – August, 28th, 2026, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join the Universal Access Program for adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program,...

Jul 16
-Aug 18

Adaptive Kayaking: Concord

Concord, MA, July & August, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner Waypoint Adventure.* Paddlers will travel in small groups to explore the pond....

Jul 18
-Aug 26

Special Olympics Basketball Skills Center: Roxbury

Roxbury, MA, July – August , 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 8 to 15. Program will be held in Roxbury on Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon, starting July 18th through August 29th....

Jul 18
-Aug 29

Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Roxbury

Roxbury, MA, July – August, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to...

Jul 18
-Aug 29

Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1: Dorchester

Dorchester, MA, July – August, 2026. Level 1.  Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years...

Jul 18
-Aug 29

Special Olympics Basketball Skills: Dorchester

Dorchester, MA, July – August, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 8 to 15. Program will be held in Dorchester on Saturdays from 11am to 12 noon, starting July 18th through August 29th. No...

Jul 18
-Aug 26

Special Olympics Trackr Skills Center: East Boston

East Boston, MA, July – August, 2026. STrack skills program for athlete between 8 and 22 years of age. Program will be held in East Boston on Saturday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:30 am...

Jul 19
-Aug 26

Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Lawrence

Lawrence, MA, July – August, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to...

Jul 19
-Aug 26

Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: South Boston

South Boston, MA, July – August, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2...

Jul 24
-Feb 11

Sensory Friendly Hours at the Sunderland Public Library

Sunderland, MA, Thursdays, 2026. The library is open to everyone during their  Sensory Friendly Hours and features a modified, more accessible environment. Everyone is Welcome – all patrons are welcome to visit the library during...

Jul 25
-Aug 22

Family Sensory-Friendly Song & Movement: Salem

Salem Public Library, Salem MA, Summer 2026. Bi Weekly, through May 30th. For ages 3-8 with siblings and caregiver(s). An adaptive sensory-friendly song and movement program for children to share with their caregiver/family. * This...

Jul 26
-Aug 16

Special Olympics Tennis: Boston

Boston, MA, July & August, 2026. The 2026 Summer Boston Tennis Clinic Powered by Let’s Tennis. Join a tennis clinic hosted by Let’s Tennis in Boston on Sundays 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, and 8/16 from 3:00...

Jul 27
-Aug 13

Inclusive & Adaptive Youth Swimming Lessons: Lexington

Lexington, MA, July 27th – August 13th, 2026. With the Town of Lexington Recreation Department .Adaptive swim lessons are designed for individuals ages 4 – 11 with a diagnosed disability or medical condition who require...

Aug 1
-Aug 21

Adaptive Cycling for All Ages & Abilities: Hadley

Hadley, MA, June – August, 2026. Join the State of Massachusetts’ Universal Access Programs  adaptive cycling program in Hadley, run by their partner All Out Adventures. * They offer an array of cycles that can...

Aug 1
-Nov 16

Northeastern Mass Pop Warner Adaptive Cheer

Winchester, MA, Fall 2026 season, with Winchester Pop Warner. Registration is now open for the 2025 season. This adaptive cheerleading program welcomes athletes from all surrounding towns. For all non-neurotypical children ages 5–18.  The program...

Aug 4
-Aug 6

Adaptive Sports Clinic: Somerville

Somerville, MA, Summer 2026, with the Somerville Parks and Recreation Department .These adaptive Sports Clinics are designed to empower children with disabilities by providing them with a fun, supportive, and adaptive environment to learn and...

Aug 6

Wellness Practices for Children and Youth with Disabilities

Webinar, August 5th, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Connecting Families invites the whole family to an interactive evening with Giselle Shardlow, who will share an array of wellness activities...

Aug 6
-Dec 3

Transition to Adulthood Disability Trainings

Webinars, the first Thursday of each month, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Join Diomaris Nieves-Lopez and Jayleene Noyes, Transition Coordinators from the North Shore Area Office of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS),...

Aug 6
-Aug 27

Adaptive Kayaking: Worcester

Worcester, MA, August 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program -run by partner All Out Adventures. Paddlers will travel in small groups (pods) to explore the pond....

Aug 7

Sensory Friendly Celebrate Burlington

Burlington, MA, August 7th, 2026, 6 – 8 p.m., on the Town Common, with the Burlington Recreation Department. Burlington residents only. Spots are extremely limited. For ALL AGES with a disability and their caregiver. The...

Aug 8

Inclusive Creative Minds Arts & Museum Program

Worcester, MA, August 8th and the 2nd Saturday of each month, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. For ages 18+. Immerse yourself in the art experience with us at the Worcester Art Museum. Meet...

Aug 8

Woo Sox Challenger Clinic for Fans with Disabilities

Worcester, MA, August 8, 2026, 10 a.m.. Free. Join the Worcester Red Sox for a Challenger Baseball Clinic at Polar Park. Athletes with disabilities are invited to participate  Young fans between the ages of 7-14...

Aug 8

Adaptive Kayaking: Waltham

Waltham, MA, August 8th, 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join UAP’s adaptive kayaking program – run by partner Waypoint Adventure.* Paddlers will travel in small groups to explore the pond....

Aug 8

BeyondTOPS Sensory-Friendly Night at the Revolution

Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, August 8, 2026. RSVPs required by August 5. BeyondTops Sensory Friendly Night at The New England Revolution has a limited number of tickets for this event. Watch the New England Revolution play...