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 on building meaningful relationships between people with and without disabilities.
* This event is for everyone- community organizations, families, staff and people with disabilities.
* Hands-On Activities * Practical Strategies * Explore Building Meaningful Relationships And Inclusive Communities
Keynote speaker Dr. Ann Turnbull, isma nationally recognized leader in intellectual and developmental disabilities, known for her groundbreaking work in family support, inclusive communities, and quality of life.
In her keynote, “Creating Sustainable Friendships for Individuals with Disabilities across the Full Distance of Time,” Dr. Turnbull will share step-by-step strategies from her own professional and family experiences for choreographing “enviable lives’’ for those with IDD — lives characterized by dignity, belonging through friendships, joy, and support. Learn how friends, siblings, professionals, and community organizations can sustain valued relationships across the full distance of time.
Fees apply, registration is required.
