Learn Floortime & Support Your Child’s Development
Webinar Series, March 11th – May 27th, 2026, with Acton/Boxborough Community Education. In this DIR/Floortime™ workshop, parents will learn DIR® techniques that focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as the heart of learning and...
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...
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...
Positive Me: Self‑Esteem Series for Ages 18 -22
Virtual Series, May 19th – June 4th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disability Council’s Self Advoacy and Training Team. If you’re a student with a disability between 18–22, this 6‑class program is a great chance...
“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: May 26, and June 30. I’ve Been There is a free virtual series where two young...
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...
Pathways to Friendship During the Transition to Adulthood Disability Workshop
Webinar, May 27th, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Explore pathways to friendship and community mapping to support your child’s transition to becoming an adult. Access to natural connections with peers changes when students leave...
How the State is Assessing Your Child’s School’s Special Education Supports & Strategies
Webinars, May – June, 2026, free. Want to understand how the state is assessing your child’s school when it comes to special education? The FCSN and DESE (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) explains...
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...
Mental Health Support in College: What’s Changing & What to Do About It
Webinar, May 28th, 2026, with the Ruderman Foundation in Boston. Join the Ruderman Family Foundation and The Public Good Projects for a timely webinar discussion: Mental Health Support in College: What’s Changing & What to...
Springtime Sensory Stations
Natick, MA, May 30th, 2026, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the Autism Welcoming Center located in the Natick Mall. Participants are invited to explore a variety of hands-on, spring-themed sensory activities designed to spark...
Wings for Autism®
Boston Logan Airport, May 30th, 2026, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Free. A program specifically designed to support families of children with autism, creating a travel test run to help ease the stress...
“Especially for Me” Sensory-Friendly Museum Afternoon
Acton, MA, Spring & Summer 2026,1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Free museum access and dedicated hours for families that would benefit from a sensory-friendly experience. Open to the public, but lower visitation is expected* For families...
Race, Disability, & Intersectionality
Webinar, June 3rd, 2026, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services Autism Team’s Neurodiversity Series Training Sessions. Author, educator, and autistic self-advocate Gyasi Burks-Abbott will discuss the intersectionality between race and disability. * Drawing from...
“Someone I’m With Has Autism” Author in Hanover
Hanover, MA, June 4th, 2026, with Raising Harts Hub. Bring your questions, settle in for a fireside chat, and enjoy an intimate evening with one of the most beloved voices in the autism community. Carrie...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
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...
DreamNight for Families of Children with Special Needs, Disabilities, or Complex Health Issues
New Bedford, MA, June 5th, 2026, with the Buttonwood Zoo. Free however this is an invitation only event for families with disabilities. Families with disabilities are invited to join Buttonwood Park Zoo’s DreamNight. This year’s...
Centering Students, Families & Family Support Staff in the IEP Process
Webinar, June 5th, 2026, with the Children’s Trust in 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...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, June 6th, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome, accompanied...
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,...
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...
Advocating for Older Adults & People with Disabilities Conference
June 11th, 2026, with National Association of Social Workers – Massachusetts Chapter. This conference will examine the growing challenges facing adults who age or live with disabilities without strong support systems. Keynote Presentation “Liberty, Justice...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, June 13th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries....
Sensory-Friendly Touch-a-Truck: Holyoke
Holyoke, MA, June 13th, 2026, with Jericho. Get up close with a variety of trucks and vehicles and enjoy a hands-on experience for all ages. This free, sensory-friendly event is designed to be welcoming and...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 18th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries....
Family Leadership Training for Special-Needs Caregivers in Massachusetts
Northeast and Central Regions, Applicaton Deadline is June 14th, 2026. The Metro region is announcing the 2026 Family Leadership Series for caregivers in the Metro region who have loved ones served by DDS (or may...
The Mental Health IEP
Webinar, June 16, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...
How the State is Assessing Your Child’s School’s Special Education Supports & Strategies
Webinars, June 17, 2026, free. Want to understand how the state is assessing your child’s school when it comes to special education? The FCSN and DESE (Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education) explains it...
Inclusive Prom in Holyoke
Holyoke, MA, June 18th, 2026, with Autism Connections. Autism Connections, the Autism Resource Center for Western MA will offer a prom with a buffet style meal available with poultry, seafood, pork and pasta options.* There...
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?”...
Race, Disability, & Intersectionality – Leading from Lived Experience
Webinar, June 26th, 2026, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services Autism Team’s Neurodiversity Series Training Sessions. * Author, educator, and autistic self-advocate Gyasi Burks-Abbott will discuss the role of lived experience in disability advocacy...
“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...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
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...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 11th 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
“Catatonia” From Diagnosis to Treatment Options & Prognosis
Webinar, July 15th, 2026, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington. The Coffee Convo presentation series is presented by the Lurie Center for Autism. Coffee Convo presentations are offered monthly. All events are conducted...
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?”...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, August 1st, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, July 18th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries....
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...
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?”...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 5, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, September 19th,2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries. Students...
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...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
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...
“Beyond the Spectrum” Autism/ASD Art Class
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 3rd, 2026. For kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 8 – 12. Artful Healing and Beyond the Spectrum offer a specially designed program for Autism Spectrum, including Asperger’s Syndrome,...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair
Topsfield, MA, October 6th, 2026. An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the Topsfield Fair for families who have family members with autism or sensory processing disorders.* Vendors will have no flashing lights,...
Especially for MeAutism Friendly Evening at the Museum: Acton
Acton, MA, October 10th, 2026, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free evening for visitors on the autism spectrum and their families or caregivers. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and universally-designed museum...
Temple Grandin Event: Norwood
Norwood, MA, October 16th, 2026, with the League School of Wapole. Dr. Temple Grandin is a leading autism advocate and revolutionary animal scientist who shares her unique visual thinking to explain autism. Dr. Temple Grandin...
“Beyond The Spectrum” Art Classes for Teens 13-18
Boston, Museum of Fine Arts, October 17th, 2026. For teens with Autism Spectrum and Aspergers Disorders ages 13 to 18. Focus on specific art topics and incorporate discussion, critical inquiry, and sketching in the galleries....
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...
Providers’ Council of Massachusetts Annual Conference
Boston, MA, October 26th, 2026. The Providers’ Council is the largest statewide membership association for community-based organizations providing social, rehabilitation, education and health care services.2026 Theme: Unshaken in Purpose.• Celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the...
“Sensory-Friendly” Halloween Evening for All Ages & Abilities: Acton
Acton, MA, October 30th, 2026, 5 – 8 p.m. Join a special free Halloween event for children and adults with disabilities or sensory sensitivities, including those that are deaf, blind, or autistic. Enjoy a fun, friendly...
Supporting Siblings of Youth with Autism, Developmental Disabilities & Mental Health Needs
Virtual Event, the first Thusday of each month, 2025, with UMass Chan Medical School | Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Worcester, MA. Free. For parents & caregivers, regardless of the age of the children. This includes all...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Every Child Initiative in Peabody
Peabody, MA, the first Saturday of each month, 2 – 4 pm, with the North Shore Children’s Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs. To ensure that friends with...
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...
