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Jan 10
-Feb 14

Winter 2026 Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI)

January 10th – February 14th, 2026, Live Virtual Training and in person in Boston and Metrowest locations. The Parent Consultant Training Institute (PCTI) is an intensive training program designed to provide all families and professionals...

Feb 15

Adaptive Skating in Holyoke

Holyoke, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates on the ice. Spin,...

Feb 20

Adaptive Skating in Gardner

Gardner, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates on the ice. Spin,...

Feb 22

Adaptive Skating in Brockton

Brockton, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates on the ice. Spin,...

Feb 25

Let’s Get Organized Binder Party

Peabody, MA, February 25th, 2026, with the Peabody MA and Danvers, MA, Special Education Parent Advisory Councils. Join an interactive event where participants will create a personalized binder system to organize medical and educational records....

Feb 25

Adaptive Skating in Fall River

Fall River, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates on the ice....

Mar 1

Adaptive Skating in Holyoke

Holyoke, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates on the ice. Spin,...

Mar 4

Adaptive Skating in East Boston

East Boston, MA, Winter and Spring 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Free admission and equipment use.  This event is for people with disabilities, their families, support staff, and friends.  Yaktrax...

Mar 5

Adaptive Skating in North Adams

Holyoke, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates on the ice. Spin,...

Mar 7

“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum

Boston, MA, March 7th, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “All Masks ON” event. Morningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a...

Mar 7

“Visions of Community” Virtual Disability Conference

Virtual Conference, March 7th, 2026, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. Visions of Community brings together parents, caregivers, educators, and professionals for a day of learning and connection. The 2026 virtual...

Mar 8

Adaptive Skating in Brockton

Brockton, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the DCR Universal Access Program.  Free admission and equipment use  Use your wheelchair, an ice sled, a skate walker, ice grippers, or conventional skates on the ice. Spin,...

Mar 10
-Mar 12

White Cane Law and Awareness

Virtual Group, March 10th & 11th, 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...

Mar 10

Adaptive Ice Skating in Worcester

Worcester, MA, Winter 2025 – 2026, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out Adventures. Entry and equiptment free. This event is for people with disabilities, their families, support staff, and...

Mar 14
-May 17

American Sign Language Classes for Youth: Beverly

Beverly, MA, March – May, 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from.ASL 101 – This...

Mar 25
-Mar 27

Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Annual Conference

Marlborough, MA, March 25th & 26th, 2026.  BIA-MA is now accepting proposals for workshops and poster presentations for the 44th Annual Brain Injury Conference. This conference will take place at the Best Western Royal Plaza...

Mar 27
-Mar 29

Brighter Futures Conference on Adults with Down Syndrome & Aging

Worcester, MA, March 27th & 28th, 2025, with Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress and the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. A transformative gathering featuring the latest research findings and timely information from national experts on a range...

Mar 28

Vinfen’s Virtual Disability Film Festival

Cambridge, MA, March 28th, 2026, with Vinfen of Cambridge, MA. Each year, Vinfen uses the power of film to raise awareness, foster important dialogue, and fight against the discrimination and stigma so often faced by...

Apr 10

Special-Needs Schools Conference & Vendor Expo

Westborough, MA, April 4th, 2025, with the The Massachusetts Association of Approved Special Education Schools.  This is a professional conference for networking and informational purposes, not intended for students and families. MAAPS is the association...

May 4
-May 6

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,...

May 12
-May 14

Vision Impairment & Blindness Support Group for Caregivers

Virtual Group, May 12th & 13th, 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...

May 19

Transition Talks: Empowering Fathers

Webinar, May 19th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. Fathers are often underrepresented in conversations about supporting youth with disabilities especially during the critical transition to adulthood. This webinar aims to change...

May 26

Red Sox Disability Pride Day

Boston, May 26th, 2026. The annual Disability Pride Celebration at Fenway Park will be held on Tuesday, May 26th for the Red Sox versus Atlanta Braves Games. Ticket holders who purchase through this special offer...

Jun 6

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,...

Oct 18

“Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference

Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 18th, 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...