Special Education Forum for Parents & Caregivers
Virtual Events, the last Wednesday of each month, through June 25th, 2026, with .Autism Connections of Western Massachusetts. The Special Education Forum is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students on IEPs to share...
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...
Adult/Junior Wheelchair and Para Standing Tennis
Central Falls, RH, May 21 – June 25, 2026, with the Southcoast Wheelchair Tennis Foundation. Hanover, MA. Free. Sessions are geared towards Adults and Teens. Wheelchair tennis is for people with a permanent, mobility-related physical...
Pre-Employment Transition Services Employment Preparation Workshop Series
Virtual Series, Spring & Summer 2025. The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting four-week employment preparation workshop series. Eligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a...
Centering Students, Families, and Family Support Staff in the IEP Process
Webinar, June 5th, 2026, with Children’s Trust of Boston. This Family Support Friday session supports families, providers, and programs in building more inclusive, collaborative individualized education program (IEP) experiences. Participants will learn how to create...
American Sign Language “Critter Weekend” in Boston
Boston, MA, June 6th, 2026, with the Boston Children’s Musuem. The Boston Children’s Museum is hosting an ASL interpreted Critter Weekend program on June 6th. The program will run at 1PM, 1:40PM and 2:20PM.* Admission...
World Deaf Expo in Hartford
Hartford, CT, June 6th, 2026, with New England Deaf. Free. The New England Deaf region comprising six states of the northeastern United States: Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. Welcome to public,...
Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program for Individuals w/ Paraplegia or Quad/Tetraplegia from Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder
With SCIboston. SCIboston has announted the continuation of its quality of life grant program for individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder and will rename it The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program. The Travis Roy...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, June 10th & 17th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Braintree SEPAC Community Inclusion Awards
Braintree, MA, Town Hall, June 10th, 2026, with the Braintree Special Education Parent Advisory Council. For all ages and abilities. Come and celebrate the winners of the 13th Annual Community Inclusion Awards. Theywill have a...
Pathways to Friendship 2026 Forum: Foundations of Friendship
Natick, MA, June 11th, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join Pathways to Friendship and The Arc of Massachusetts on Thursday, June 11, 2026 for an inspiring day of connection, learning, and hands-on experiences focused...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, June 13th, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
Blind Sports Day with Adaptive Sports New England
Boston, MA, June 13th, 2026. For individuals who are blind or vision impaired ages 7 and up. Compete, play, and connect with peers at Blind Sports Day. Participants will be grouped by age and will...
Guardianship & Conservatorship Planning
Webinar, June 16th, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Plan for the future of your special needs child.Learn about the differences between guardianship and conservatorship, the responsibilities involved, and how these legal supports can help protect and advocate...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Caregiver Disability Support Group
Virtual Group, June 18th, 2026, with the Northeast Recovery Learning Community in Lawrence, MA. This is a weekly Peer Support group on Thursdays from 12-1pm via zoom for parents or caregivers to talk about their...
Best Buddies Day with the Worcester Woo Sox
Worcester, MA, June 27th, 2026. Join Best Buddies at 4:05 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for Best Buddies Day. Get to the ballpark early to catch pregame ceremonies highlighting Best Buddies. And don’t forget...
Evening at Discovery Museum for Children & Adults with Disabilities
Acton, MA, Spring & Summer, 2025, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. A special free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy an accessible and universally...
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...
“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, July 4th, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a...
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...
Financial Planning for Two Generations: Supporting Aging Loved Ones While Building the Team to Carry On
Webinar, July 7th, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Rett Syndrome Angels Family Day with the Worcester Red Sox
Worcester, MA, July 12th, 2026, with the Rett Syndrome Angels of Massachusetts. Open to families everywhere. Rett Syndrome Angels Family Day at the Worcester Red Sox is a family outing at the WooSox with private...
Fall into “Focus”- Learn about “Focus” Vision Impairment Conference
Virtual Group, July 14th & 15th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...
Evening at Discovery Museum for Children & Adults with Disabilities
Acton, MA, July 18th, 2026, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. A special free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy an accessible and universally designed...
Cortical/Cerebral Visual Impairment Family Conference
Boston, MA, July 19th – 21st, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. The 2026 CVI Conference dedicated to the leading cause of childhood blindness. Explore assessment tools, the latest research, and...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, July 30th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
“BeachAbility” Day in East Boston
East Boston, MA, August 1st, 2026, with Triangle Inc. of Malden. Celebrate summer in Boston at the beach with Beach:Accessibility Day. * This family-friendly event is accessible, free, and open to the public. * Pack...
“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, August 1, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a...
Proactive Wellness: Navigating Aging & Health in Down Syndrome
Webinar, August 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
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...
Evening at Discovery Museum for Children & Adults with Disabilities
Acton, MA, August 15th, 2026, 5:00 – 8:00 pm. A special free evening for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy an accessible and universally designed...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, August 20th & 27th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Aging with Grace: Strategies to Maximize Nutrition & Hydration for Adults with Down Syndrome
Webinar, September 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum
Boston, MA, September 5th, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “ALL MASKS ON” event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only...
Transition to Adult Disability Info
Virtual Group, September 8th & 9th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...
DCR Universal Access Program /Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers
Virtual Group, September 8th & 9th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, September 10th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, September 26th, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
Create a Better Day Through Meaningful Engagement
Webinar, October 1st, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
“Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference
Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 6th, 2026, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone
Natick, MA, October 17th, 2026, with the The Town of Natick. The Town of Natick presents All Aboard, an accessible and adaptive cycling program. Anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Association For the Education of Young Children Conference
Holyoke, MA, October 24th, 2026. 2026 Theme – The Joy in the Journey: Recharging Our Passion for Play and Nurturing Self-Care. The Massachusetts Association is partnering with their colleagues at the Western Massachusetts Professional Development...
Caring for the Caregiver: Strategies for Your Own Well-Being
Webinar, November 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 5th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Adult Healthcare: Integrating Medical Guidelines and Psychosocial Well-Being
Webinar, December 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Especially for Me Evening for Blind, Visually Impaired, or DeafBlind Families
Acton, MA, December 12th, 2026, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. A special free evening for adults and children who are blind, DeafBlind, or have a visual impairment. Enjoy theaccessible and universally designed Discovery Museum and Discovery...
