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Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Program
The deadline to submit applications for the 2026/27 academic year is May 8, 2026, With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals...
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...
Navigating Transition Workshop Series
Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...
Transition Timeline & Tips for the Journey
Webinar, April 29th, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts.. We all go through it, but the path to becoming an adult is different for each of us. For families of teens with IDD or autism, the...
APPLE Institute Training for SEPACs, School Staff & Community Partners
Apply by April 30th, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. APPLE (Advancing Parent / Professional Leadership in Education) is a free, virtual training program that brings SEPAC members, school staff,...
Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium 2026
Marlborough, MA, in person on May 4th, Virtual Session, May 5th, 2026. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses, Physical and Occupational Therapists, Special Education Teachers, Psychologists, Social Workers,...
City of Boston Disability Community Forum
Suffolk University Law School, Boston MA, or virtually on Zoom, May 5th, 2026. The Mayor’s Commission for People with Disabilities invites the public to the annual City of Boston Disability Community Forum. * Please register...
Thinking About Your Future & Your Loved One’s Future
Webinar, May 5th, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. his session helps families plan for the long-term security of their loved ones with special needs. Participants will learn:* Financial planning basics for families*...
Charting the LifeCourse Series – Using LifeCourse Tools to Create an Effective Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Webinars, through – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...
“REV UP MA” Webinar
Virtual Event, May 14th, 2026, with the Disability Law Center, Inc. During this year’s webinar, the DLC will focus on the rights of voters with disabilities, including who has the right to vote; voter registration...
Supporting Successful Medical Care for Patients with Disabilities
Webinar, May 18th, 2026, with The Maxwell & Eleanor Blum Patient and Family Learning Center: Supporting Successful Medical Care: Social Stories and Caregiver-Guided Strategies for Patients with Disabilities. This program is free and open to...
Sharing Space – With the Sibling Support Network
Virtual, May 21st, 2026, with the Massachusetts Sibling Support Network. Space is a bi-monthly, participant-directed Zoom gathering for adult siblings of individuals with disabilities. It’s a space to connect with one another, share resources, talk...
If I Knew Then What I Know Now
Webinar, May 21st, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...
Inclusive Healthy Relationships For Men & Women
Malden, MA, May 26 – June 23, 2026, with Triangle, Inc. Disability Services. Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety (TAPS) for Heathy Relationships for Men & Women. This is a 4-part series is specifically for people...
Aging & Behavioral Health
Worcester, MA, May 27th, 2026, with Massachusetts Health Behavioral Health Partnership. This event will focus on practice, policy and partnership in the aging and behavioral health fields.* Discover how behavioral health and aging professionals can...
Legislative Breakfast with The Providers of Central Massachusetts
Worcester, MA, May 28th, 2026. Free. Hosted by Venture Community Services of Sturbridge, MA. Join the Providers of Central Massachusetts for our 35th Annual Legislative Breakfast. This year’s theme, “Staying the Course,” reflects a critical...
Department of Developmental Services Updates for Norfolk County
Virtual Meeting, June 9th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services Newton South Norfolk Citizens Advisory Board. All are welcome. This area office serves the following towns and communities: Canton, Dedham, Foxboro, Medfield, Millis,...
Charting the LifeCourse Series
Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...
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...
Self-Care That Actually Fits Into A Caregivers’s Life
Webinar, June 18th, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...
Inclusive Healthy Relationships For Men & Women
Salem, MA, July 8th – 29th, 2026, with Triangle, Inc. Disability Services. Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety (TAPS) for Heathy Relationships for Men & Women. This is a 4-part series is specifically for people served...
Finding the Funny in Frustrating
Webinar, July 16th, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...
Holding on to Faith When it Feels Impossible
Webinar, August 20th, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...
Especially for Me Sensory-Friendly Museum Evening for Adults 18+
Acton, MA, September 19th, 2026, 5 – 8 pm. A special free evening for visitors 18 years and older with developmental disabilities, including having autism or Downs Syndrome, and their families or caregivers.* Enjoy a...
New England Epilepsy Convention
Cambridge, MA, February 5th – 7th, 2027, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. This annual patient and caregiver conference will span the course of three full days including educational seminars, partners and resources in an expo...
