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Healthy Relationships Program for Autistic Adults Ages 18+
Taunton, MA, June 25th – August 20th, 2026, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.The...
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...
Transition to Adulthood Disability Trainings
Webinars, the first Thursday of each month, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Join Diomaris Nieves-Lopez and Jayleene Noyes, Transition Coordinators from the North Shore Area Office of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS),...
Inclusive Fitness Personal Training: Burlington
Burlington, MA, July 6th – August 14th, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. For Ages 12+ with a disabilit. Get your summer strength on – this program aims to help neurodivergent athletes and individuals withdisabilities...
Inclusive Yoga for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 7th – September 22, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Stretch, move, and have fun! Enjoy yoga in a supportive, allinclusive environment. Build flexibility, improve balance, reduce...
Inclusive Walking Club for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 7 – September 22, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. TRAIL BLAZER CLUB – For ages 16+ with disabilities. Walk, explore, and have fun.* Join a walking club in a supportive, allinclusive...
Inclusive Bowling for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, July 8 – September 23, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score. This is a non-competitive group.* Ball, gutter,...
Social Networking for Adolescents & Young adults on the Autism Spectrum
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...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Future You: College Edition
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 5: August 3rd-August 7th: Future You: College Edition. The Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent...
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Spend, Save, Succeed
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 6: August 10th-13th: Spend, Save, Succeed. The Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living and...
Healthy Relationships & Boundaries for Teens & Young Adults with Disabilities
Webinar, August 11, 2026, with Northeast Arc’s Northeast Transition Collaborative Network. Presented by Trish Glover, Northeast Navigator William O’Donnell, Peer Support Leader, and Tiffany Goffer-Fitz, Peer Support Manager Sexual Assault Response (SAR) Team Commission for...
Moving to Young Adult Life: Disability Transition Planning & Post Secondary Options
Webinar, August 13, 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....
Disability Youth Services Summer Program – Next Stop: Adventure
Boston, MA, with Virtual Options, Week 7: August 17th-August 20th: Next Stop: Adventure. The Boston Center for Independent Living (BCIL) Youth Program is offering free opportunities for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living...
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...
Inclusive Senior Sports for Ages 45+: Wakefield
Melrose, MA, August 19 – September 23, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield. Free to all participants. For adults with disabilities. Are you over the age of 45 and looking to get more active? Train to...
Disability Support Group for Adult Caregivers
Virtual Support Groups, with the Bridgewell Center of Peabody, MA. The first Wednesday of each month Caregivers of adult with an intellectual disability meet monthly to share successes, challenges, questions – And also the knowledge...
Aging with Grace: Strategies to Maximize Nutrition & Hydration for Adults with Down Syndrome
Webinar, September 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
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...
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...
Create a Better Day Through Meaningful Engagement
Webinar, October 1st, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
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...
Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration at the State House
Massachusetts State House in the Great Hall of Flags, Boston, October 7th, 2026. The Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is hosting a celebration that brings together individuals with disabilities, employers, direct support...
Statewide Commission on Disability Meeting
Webinar, October 8th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability. Join the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) to learn about MOD’s support and resources for local Commissions on Disability (COD), including new initiatives; meet other...
Transition Conference: The Disability Transition Journey
Framingham, MA, October 24th, 2026. The Arc of Massachusetts 2026 Transition Conference theme is Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. This full‑day conference is designed for families of children with intellectual and...
Caring for the Caregiver: Strategies for Your Own Well-Being
Webinar, November 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
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...
Adult Healthcare: Integrating Medical Guidelines and Psychosocial Well-Being
Webinar, December 3rd, 2026, with the The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. Part of the Center’s webinar series exploring the unique experiences and challenges associated with aging for individuals...
“Work Without Limits” Career Fair for People with Disabilities
Virtual Event, April 28th, 2027, with Work Without Limits at UMass Chan Medical School. The Work Without Limits Virtual Career Fair For Individuals with Disabilities connects job seekers with disabilities with inclusive employers. Job Candidates...
Neurodiversity Family Grant Program
Deadline, July 31st, 2027, with Neurodiversity Support for Children, Inc., in Ashland, MA. NSC provides financial assistance to families with a neurodivergent child (ages 1-17). Financial assistance is offered to families for neuropsychological evaluations, advocacy...
