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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...
Youth Leadership Disability Forum: Boston
Boston, MA, June 25th – 29th, 2026, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Free. For youth and young adults with disabilities held annually in Massachusetts and other states across the country. YLF participants build leadership...
“I’ve Been There” Series – Conversations About the Transition to Adult Life
Webinars with the Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Last Tuesday of each month through June 2026: June 30. I’ve Been There is a free virtual series where two young adults with disabilities...
Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship for College Students & Recent Graduates with Disabilities
Application Deadline for the Fall Fellowship Program: July 31, 2026, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities Services in Boston. The goal of the Dinah F. B. Cohen Fellowship Program is to provide college students and...
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 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),...
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...
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...
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...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Where oh Where I Work?
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 1: July 7th-10th: Where oh Where I Work? Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living...
Inclusive Walking Club for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 7 – September 22, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. TRAIL BLAZER CLUB – For ages 16+ with disabilities. Walk, explore, and have fun.* Join a walking club in a supportive, allinclusive...
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,...
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...
Social Networking for Adolescents & Young adults on the Autism Spectrum
In person and online with UMass Lowell, twice a month, throughout 2026. A social networking program for adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum. Offering both in person and virtual (Discord) events. Please see...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Get Hired: Ready, Set, Apply
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 2: July 13th-16th: Get Hired: Ready, Set, Apply. Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Find Your Voice, Find Your Way
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 3: July 20th-23rd: Find Your Voice, Find Your Way. Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent...
Youth Leadership Disability Forum: Boston
Worcester, MA, July 26th – 29th, 2026, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Free. For youth and young adults with disabilities held annually in Massachusetts and other states across the country. YLF participants build leadership...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Making It Work: Accommodations at Work, School & Life
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 4: July 27th-30th: Making It Work: Accommodations at Work, School, and Life. Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Future You: College Edition
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 5: August 3rd-August 7th: Future You: College Edition. The Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent...
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...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Spend, Save, Succeed
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 6: August 10th-13th: Spend, Save, Succeed. The Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living and...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Next Stop: Adventure
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 7: August 17th-August 20th: Next Stop: Adventure. The Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living...
College Preparedness for Autistic Individuals
Webinar, August 19th, 2026, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly throughout the year. All events are free and open to the...
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...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to...
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...
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...
Epilepsy Teen Advocacy Program: Sturbridge
Sturbrige, MA, October 2 – 4th, 2026, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Are you or do you know a teen that loves to advocate for epilepsy. Jointhe Epilepsy Foundation New England for an intensive weekend...
Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration at the State House
Massachusetts State House in the Great Hall of Flags, Boston, October 7th, 2026. The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting a celebration that brings together individuals with disabilities, employers, direct support...
Statewide Commission on Disability Meeting
Webinar, October 8th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability. Join the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) to learn about MOD’s support and resources for local Commissions on Disability (COD), including new initiatives; meet other...
Transition Conference: The Transition Journey
Framingham, MA, October 24th, 2026. The Arc of Massachusetts 2026 Transition Conference theme is Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. This full‑day conference is designed for families of children with intellectual and...
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...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to...
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...
“Work Without Limits” Career Fair for People with Disabilities
Virtual Event, April 28th, 2027, with Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School. The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities with inclusive employers. Job Candidates...
