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Adult Family Care (AFC) Info Session

When: February 11, 2025 all-day

Webinar, February 11th, 2025, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill – Newburyport. The Adult Family Care (AFC )program is an Arc program funded by MassHealth

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Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

When: March 12, 2025 all-day

Webinar, March 12th, 2025, with the Winchester, MA, Public Schools. The presenters will be representatives from the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.

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Swim Buddies Adaptive Swim in Reading

When: February 1, 2025 – April 30, 2025 all-day

Reading, MA, Winter & Spring 2025, with the Burbank YMCA Adaptive Swim Program.  The Burbank YMCA will offer sessions of Adaptive Swim Lessons from February

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Inclusive Winter Bash in Boston

When: February 7, 2025 – February 12, 2025 all-day

Boston, MA, February 7th, 2025,  with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. This event will give PYD youth, families, and volunteers an opportunity to enjoy time

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Family “Disability Expo” in Franklin

When: April 26, 2025 all-day

Franklin Senior Center, Franklin, MA, April 26th, 2025, 11 am – 2 pm with the Franklin, MA, Disabities Commission. Free. The Franklin Disabilities Commission invites

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BEYONDTOPS Bowling for Special Needs

When: February 22, 2025 – March 29, 2025 all-day

Billerica, Wilmington, MA, February 22nd, – March 29th, 2025. Spring 2024. Free. Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to

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Adaptive Pickleball in Acton

When: January 25, 2025 all-day

Acton, MA, January 25th, 2025, with AccessSportsAmerica. TPlease inquire about the appropriate ages for this event. This is an afternoon of winter pickleball. This informal

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ADHD and Autism

When: May 21, 2025 all-day

Webinar, May 21st, 2025, with the MGH Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington, MA. The Lurie Center for Autism Coffee Convo presentation series runs monthly

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Supporting Loved Ones Through Waitlists

When: March 25, 2025 all-day

Webinar, March 25th, 2025, with Families for Depression Awareness in Waltham, MA. Free Your loved one is ready for therapy, but the waitlist seems endless.

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Adaptive Youth Small Group Fitness Training

When: January 16, 2025 – February 27, 2025 all-day

Rockland, MA, January 16th – March 27th, 2025, with Spaulding Adaptive Sports. The new Youth Small-Group Fitness Training is geared towards young athletes participating in

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Sled Hockey for Youth Ages 5 – 17: Everett

When: January 19, 2025 – March 9, 2025 all-day

Everett, MA, January 19th – March 9th, 2025, with Spaulding Adaptive Sports. Free. The Spaulding Sledgehogs Youth Sled Hockey Program is open to youth ages

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Massachusetts Early Intervention Consortium 2025

When: May 5, 2025 – May 6, 2025 all-day

Marlborough, MA, in person on May 5th, Virtual Session, May 6th, 2025. Open to caregivers and professionals such as Early Interventionists, Early Childhood Educators, Nurses,

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MDDC Biennial Disability Bill Sharing Session

When: February 13, 2025 all-day

Boston, MA, February 13th, 2025, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disability Council.  This event is an opportunity for the public to learn about state legislation being

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Newton: Teen Summer Program Expo

When: February 3, 2025 all-day

Lexington High School, February 3rd, 2025.  Free and open to the public. This is not a disability specific event. Meet the directors of more than

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Lexington: Teen Summer Program Expo

When: February 4, 2025 all-day

Lexington High School, February 4th, 2025.  Free and open to the public. This is not a disability specific event. Meet the directors of more than

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Sensory Friendly Viewing of “DogMan”

When: February 19, 2025 all-day

Manchester, NH, February 19th, 2025. Chunky’s presents Lights Up, Sound Down Sensory-Friendly Showings. These events are screenings of newly released movies for children with autism

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Inclusive Challenger Basketball: Norwood

When: January 17, 2025 – March 14, 2025 all-day

Norwood, MA, Winter 2025. Norwood Challenger Sports is for children and young adults with special needs ages 6 and up. No experience necessary. Parent coaches and high

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AMC Sensory Friendly “WolfMan” Movie

When: January 22, 2025 all-day

January 22nd, 2025, Burlington, Framingham, Methuen, North Dartmouth, and Tyngsboro – theater locations may not be showing any given movie. Please check with the site for more

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Adaptive Dance & Movement in Western Mass

When: January 16, 2025 – June 19, 2025 all-day

Chicopee, MA, through June 2025.  The Center for Human Development  (CHD) of Western Massachusetts offers an adaptive dance and movement program. * Dancers, regardless of

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The Role of Self-Care in Parenting

When: January 30, 2025 all-day

Webinar, January 30th, 2025, with the Baker Center in Boston. Free.  Part of their monthly Children’s Mental Health Seminar Series. Each month, they explore a different

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Inclusive Sing Along Concert in Lexington

When: February 3, 2025 – June 4, 2025 all-day

Lexington, MA, February 3rd – June 4th, 2025, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 16-80 years of age. There are two

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Inclusive Spring Dance: Chicopee

When: April 16, 2025 all-day

Chicopee, MA, April 16th, 2025, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho).  Get your exercise with Jericho dances. The night flies by! And

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Inclusive Summer Dance: Chicopee

When: June 25, 2025 all-day

Chicopee, MA, June 25th, 2025, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho).  Get your exercise with Jericho dances. The night flies by! And

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Inclusive Valentine’s Dance: Chicopee

When: February 19, 2025 all-day

Chicopee, MA, February 19th, 2025, with The Bureau for Exceptional Children and Adults, (Jericho). Enjoy dancing, dinner of hotdogs, chips, soda and cookies. * Receive

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Inclusive Music Therapy for All Ages: Wakefield

When: January 14, 2025 – April 14, 2025 all-day

Wakefield, MA, January 14th – April 22nd, 2025, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 4 – through adult with all disabilities.  These music therapy

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Parent Rights & Procedural Safeguards

When: March 14, 2025 all-day

Webinar, March 14th, 2025, with the Special Needs Advocacy Network of Massachusetts. Speakers – Join Gretchen Fishman of the Tri-Town SEPAC to hear about Parent

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Preparing for Life After 12th Grade

When: February 24, 2025 all-day

Webinar, February 24th, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. This session will focus on how to plan for the 13th to 15th years of schooling.

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Understanding the Massachusetts Education System

When: February 3, 2025 all-day

Webinar, February 3rd, 2025, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Understanding the Massachusetts Education System: This session will provide families—especially those new to Massachusetts or

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Autism Acceptance Day in Amesbury

When: April 2, 2025 all-day

Amesbury, MA, April 2nd, 2025, with the Amesbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC).  For Autistic voices, caretakers, advocates and allies. This is the SEPAC’s

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MassHealth 201: The Basics

When: February 26, 2025 all-day

Webinar, February 26th, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc for a special, two-part series on Almost Everything You Need to Know About

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MassHealth 101: The Basics

When: January 22, 2025 all-day

Webinar, January 22nd, 2025, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Join The Arc for a special, two-part series on Almost Everything You Need to Know About

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Adaptive Swimming in Dorchester

When: January 14, 2025 @ 6:00 pm – February 25, 2025 @ 8:00 pm

Dorchester, MA, January & February 2025, with the Boys and Girls Club of Dorchester. This program is exclusively for youth with disabilities. Please inquire about

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Preparing for a Mental Health Crisis

When: January 27, 2025 all-day

Webinar, January 27th, 2025, with the Haverhill SEPAC. This interactive training is designed around PPAL’s Crisis Guide. Taking the time to prepare for mental health emergencies

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Sudbury Summer Camp & Opportunities Fair

When: January 26, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Sudbury Summer Camp & Opportunities Fair – January 26th, 2025, Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 11:00 a.m – 2:00 pm. Not a disability-specific event. An opportunity

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Adaptive Ice Skating in Massachusetts

When: February 21, 2025 – March 29, 2025 all-day

Brockton, East Boston, Fall River, Gardner, Holyoke, North Adams, Worcester, through March 2025, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Univeral Access Program and All Out

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Summer Camp & Kids Activities Fair: Bedford

When: February 2, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Bedford, MA, February 2nd, 2025, with Macaroni Kid Lowell, Acton-Concord-Bedford-Lexington. Free. This is not a disability specific event. Gather information about summer camps and programs

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Central Massachusetts Summer Camp Expo

When: March 1, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Worcester, MA, March 1st, 2025, hosted by the Worcester Central Kids Calendar. Not Disability Specific. Free. Meet with summer camp representatives in person to find

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Adaptive Indoor Climbing for All Ages

When: January 15, 2025 all-day

Somerville, MA, January 15th, 2025. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and

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Adaptive Indoor Climbing for All Ages

When: January 12, 2025 all-day

Somerville, MA, January 12th, 2025. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and

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Adaptive Indoor Climbing for All Ages

When: January 26, 2025 @ 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Somerville, MA, January 26th, 2025. Adaptive Climbing Group-Massachusetts All Ages Adaptive Climbing Sessions includes youth participants. Everyone is encouraged to come climb – accommodations and

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Inclyousion Sports Soccer & Lacrosse: Danvers

When: February 23, 2025 – March 30, 2025 all-day

Danvers, MA, February 23rd – March 30th, 2025, with Danvers Indoor Sports. For children of all abilities to learn the fundamentals of soccer and lacrosse. 

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