Transition-to-Adult Disability Program​s & Workshops

Boston and Worcester, 2026-20276 Service Warrior Applications are Now Available. Early Action Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025. Final Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026. EPIC Service Warriors are young people with disabilities between the ages of 16-23,[...]

Worcester, MA, January – May, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. Inclusive groups for girls, teens and women with disabilities, through May 2026. * JUST US WOMEN: 19 AND OVER AGE GROUP: 1[...]

Deadline, March 1st, 2026. with Foundatio for Faces in Brookline, MA. The Foundation for Faces of Children scholarship scholarship award program annually awards post-secondary education scholarships (college or vocational/technical school) to promising students born with[...]

Concord, MA, January – March, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities.  Relax, laugh, and play a mix of classic and new board games. Connect with friends, meet new people, and[...]

Concord, MA, January – March, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A slow flow yoga class that encompasses meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises to relax and rejuvenate the mind[...]

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[...]

Taunton, MA, Winter 2026, with Community Autism Resources. Navigating social situations can sometimes be difficult and confusing. Community Autism Resources has created a space where we can figure things out together in a non-judgmental setting[...]

Hadley / Northampton, MA, Winter 2026, with Milestones / Whole Children in Western Mass. For ages 10 – 13.  A class to learn about yourself, your body and all the wonderful mysterious changes that occur.[...]

Northampton, MA, Winter 2026, with Whole Children. For ages 16+ with special needs. Come cook something up with your friends. * Students work on practical cooking skills while finding new foods to try. * They[...]

Northampton, MA, Winter 2026, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 and 13+ to adult with special needs. For everyone with an interest in exploring the visual arts – whether you’re an[...]

Woburn, MA, the 2nd Sunday of each Month through 2026, with the LaRoche Family at the North Church of Woburn. The founding principle of  the “Where I Can” group is that both the young adult[...]

Virtual Events, Winter & Spring 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.  Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month,[...]

Lunenburg, MA, January 13th, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. All are welcome. Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism between the ages of 18-22? What[...]

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,[...]

Webinar, January 14th, 2026,, with PPal of Massachusetts. PPAL’s workshop series “Moving to Young Adult Life: A Guide for Parents Transition Planning and Post Secondary Options”  are meant only for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children[...]

Webinar, January 14th, 2026, with PPal 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, or mental health needs.[...]

Webinar, January 19th, 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Boston. When you’re thinking about transition activities in high school, it’s also the time to plan for that transition from pediatric to[...]

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[...]

Webinar, January 20th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. High school doesn’t last forever, so what comes next? This workshop explores supported employment for young adults with complex needs and how[...]

Virtual Series, January & February 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Depression, Anxiety, and Self-Compassion on the Autism Spectrum (PAUSE) is a 6-session online workshop for Autistic adults who would[...]

Monthly Webinars, throughout 2025, with Autism Housing Pathways in Massachusetts. The Autism Housing Pathways’s Family Action Meetups (FAMS) are monthly opportunities for families to get together, learn about two housing models per month, and chat[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2026, with the Association for Autism and Neurodiversity in Watertown, MA. Join a deep dive into Executive Functioning. In this 90 minute webinar, the presenter and participants will explore executive functioning through[...]

Virtual Events, every fourth Tuesday, 3:30 pm, with the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. The Massachusetts DMH (Department of Mental Health) SWAC (Statewide Young Adult Council) is a monthly virtual gathering hosted by youth for[...]

Webinar, January 27th, 2026, with Learning Prep School in Waltham, MA. Free. When families begin thinking about life after high school, the conversation often centers on what comes next-college, work, or adult programs. In this presentation,[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Start the new year learning more about the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS), the lead agency supporting people with intellectual and development disabilities and autism.[...]

Webinar, January 28th, 20246, with the Haverhill MA, SEPAC. The Haverhill SEPAC is hosting  Dr. Matthew Scanlon (Haverhill Public Schools, Special Education Supervisor – Haverhill High School, and Transition Specialist) and Andrea Morris (Director of[...]

Zoom Event, Winter 2026, 1:30 pm, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A monthly group . Want more choice and control over your DDS services? Take Charge with Self Direction. New facilitator: Mary Kae[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Three Evenings of Friendship: Video Screening Series. Friendships matter, bringing joy and comfort during good times and bad.  These short, friendship stories each tell the story of[...]

Webinar, February 3rd, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind’s “Transition Talks” series. Discover practical, easy-to-use tech that helps young adults build independence and stay connected. Look at tools like Voiceitt (speech support), Cognitopia (goal-setting and[...]

Salem, MA, February 6th, 2026, with the Community of Inclusive Scholars Program at Salem State University. The Community of Inclusive Scholars Program at Salem State University is designed to support post-secondary access for adults with[...]

Virtual Events, Winter & Spring 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.  Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month,[...]

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,[...]

Webinar, February 15th, 2026, with Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown, MA. Rigorous job preparation for young adults ages 14 to 22 who are blind or visually impaired. This is an overview of their[...]

Virtual Conference, February 20th, 2026, with the AANE of Watertown, MA. The Jody Acford Conference – Navigating Benefits in Uncertain Times“ will provide insights and practical tools for Autistic and other Neurodivergent individuals navigating the complexities[...]

Winchendon, MA, February 24th, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. All are welcome. Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism between the ages of 18-22? What[...]

Virtual Event, February 29th, 2026, 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., with the Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School.  The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities[...]

Zoom Event, Winter 2026, 1:30 pm, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. A monthly group . Want more choice and control over your DDS services? Take Charge with Self Direction. New facilitator: Mary Kae[...]

Virtual Events, Winter & Spring 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.  Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month,[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

Webinar, March 18th, 2026, with the MGH 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[...]

Groton, MA, March 24th, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. All are welcome. Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism between the ages of 18-22? What[...]

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,[...]

Acton, MA, April 11th, 2026, 5 pm to 8 pm. Free- registration required. A special free evening for visitors who are more comfortable in a mask-wearing environment. Enjoy a fun, friendly experience in an accessible and[...]

Virtual Events, Winter & Spring 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.  Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month,[...]

Barre, MA, April 30th, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. All are welcome. Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism between the ages of 18-22? What[...]

Virtual Events, Winter & Spring 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.  Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month,[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Webinar, May 20th, 2026, with the MGH 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[...]

Virtual Events, Winter & Spring 2026, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts.  Connecting YOU(th) is a monthly get-together for teens and young adults with disabilities. Every second Tuesday of the month,[...]

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,[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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[...]