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“Just Us Women” & “Just Us Girls” Social Groups
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 Friday...
“Learning About Housing” for Families with Disabilities
Webinar Series, February – April 2026. Autism Housing Pathways is now part of the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Learning about housing is a five part Zoom series in which families are...
Gab & GameOn for All Abilities: East Longmeadow
East Longmeadow, MA, March 6th – April 17th, 2026. For ages 14+. Gab and GameOn – Board Game Days at The P.L.A.C.E. Looking for a fun, low-key way to connect with others? **Gab and GameOn**...
Boundaries & Relationships for Teens & Young Adults with Special Needs
Northampton, MA, Spring, 2026, with Whole Children / Milestones of Western MA. For ages 18+ with special needs. Boundaries and Relationships class provides students with the building blocks of creating relationships of all types and understanding...
Inclusive Circuit Training for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April 6th – June 22nd, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Build strength, balance, and cardio in this dynamic class. Move through stations that challenge your muscles, boost endurance,...
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...
Inclusive Yoga for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April – June, 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...
Inclusive Walking Club for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Join the new MMA walking group. Meet at Forest Ridge and walk on all surfaces and inclines.* Participants must...
Guardianship is Not the Only Option: Supporting Decisions in Adulthood
Webinar, April 7th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Parents of youth with disabilities are often incorrectly told that the only way to remain involved in their child’s adult life is to...
Inclusive Bowling for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April – June, 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.* The group does a...
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,...
Pre-Employment Transition Services Employment Preparation Workshop Series
Virtual Series, Spring & Summer 2025. The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting four-week employment preparation workshop series. Eligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a...
Pap Camp: Your Health, Your Access, Your Power
Webinar, April 8th, 2026, Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Healthcare – Pap Camp: Your Health, Your Access, Your Power. The Perkins Transition Center free, five-part webinar series focuses...
MassAbility Workplace & Job Supports
Cohasset, MA, with webinar option, April 9th, 2026, with the Cohasset Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Join a presentation by MassAbility as they provide an informational overview of the organization and services they offer.Core Services...
Disability Transition-to-Adult Services Fair: Lexington
Grace Chapel, Lexington, MA, April 9th, 2026, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., with LABBB Educational Collaborative. Free. Connect with Community Resources. Representatives from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), MassAbility, recreation programs, CBDS programs, and many...
Nintendo Switch & Video Game Nights for Neurodivergent Pre-Teens & Teens
Natick, MA, April 10th, 2026, with the Boston Ability Center. Free. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships.* Join a night...
“Next Step”Campference for ages 16-24 with Cancer & Rare Genetic Disorders
Watertown, MA, Apri 10th – 12th, 2026, with Next Step of Cambridge, MA. Free. This is the annual Spring Campference for young adults living with chronic illness, for young people, ages 18-29. Part camp, part...
Especially for Me “Mask On, Play On” All Ages Musuem Event
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...
Best Buddies Monthly Meet-Up – Springfield
Springfield, MA, April 12th, 2026, with the Kehillah Program at the Springfield JCC. Free. Join this month’s Best Buddies meet-up. Best Buddies fosters one-to-one friendships between high school students with and without intellectual disabilities. * In...
Pre-Employment Transition Services
Webinar, April 14th, 2026, with the Northeast Transition Collaborative Network in Danvers. This webinar will provide an overview of Pre‑Employment Transition Services (Pre‑ETS), including job exploration, workplace readiness training, and work‑based learning experiences. * They...
College Transition for Students with Learning Differences
Webinar, April 14th, 2026, with the Andover SEPAC. rAndover SEPAC welcomes Eric Endlich, Ph.D., clinical psychologist and founder of Top College Consultants®. Join us for an insightful discussion which will cover:* What skills students need...
Facilitating Transition Age Youth Voice: Ways to Ensure Youth Participation in Health-Related Decision Making
Webinar, April 15th, 2026, Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. Facilitating Transition Age Youth Voice: Ways to Ensure Youth Participation in Health-Related Decision Making. The Perkins Transition Center free, five-part webinar series focuses on...
Disability Creative Housing Info Session.
Webinar, April 16th, 2026, with the The Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Building an Intentional Community. Are you looking for residential support for your individual? Is your present residential solution not working? Are they not currently...
Shared Living & Adult Family Care Conference
Marlborough, MA, April 14th, 2026. Shared Living & AFC Conference brings caregivers, professionals, and advocates from across Massachusetts together for a day of connection, learning, and celebration. Shared living is an alternative to traditional residential...
Adaptive Open Mic Night: Decades Night Theme
Hopkinton, MA, April 17th, 2026, with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Adaptive Open Mic is a supportive, inclusive space where individuals of all abilities are invited to explore and share their creativity through music....
Building the Bridge: Strategies for an Inclusive Healthcare Transition for Individuals with Disabilities
Webinar, April 22nd, 2026, Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. Building the Bridge: Strategies for an Inclusive Healthcare Transition for Individuals with Disabilities. The Perkins Transition Center free, five-part webinar series focuses on supporting...
College, Career & Resource Fair for High School Youth in Foster Care
Marlborough, MA, April 22nd, 2026, with the Massachusetts Department of Youth and Families. Discover career pathways and meet college and admissions staff, vocational schools and potential. For all DCF youth ages 14+. This is for...
Adaptive April Vacation Workshop for 16+
Acton, MA, April 24th, 2026. .Drop-off event for young adults 16+ who have intellectual and/or physical disabilities – join an Alpaca Outing with Adpative Fitness and Movement. * Gym games at Adaptive Fitness and Movement*...
Transition From School To Adult Life: Using The IEP To Create Success
Webinar, April 28th, 2026, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. This webinar will address the transition planning/services required for youth with disabilities ages 14-22 and will focus on the transitionservices districts should provide to prepare...
Putting the Good in Goodbye: Acknowledging, Managing and Celebrating the Shift to Adult Care
Webinar, April 29nd, 2026, Perkins School for the Blind of Watertown, MA. Putting the Good in Goodbye: Acknowledging, Managing and Celebrating the Shift to Adult Care. The Perkins Transition Center free, five-part webinar series focuses on...
Disability Transition Planning Community Drop In
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...
Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Malden
Malden High School, Malden, MA, April 30th, 2026, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Hosted by the Malden and Medford Offices of Special Education. Free and open to the public. This is a regional fair and all...
Sneaker Prom for Ages 13+ with a Disability: Burlington
Burlington, MA, May 5th, 2026, with the Burlington Parks and Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation Division. For ages 13+. Participants are invited to dress up in semi-formal attire, if they wish, accented by their favorite, comfortable athletic...
Pre-Employment Transition Services Employment Preparation Workshop Series
Virtual Series, Spring & Summer 2025. The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting four-week employment preparation workshop series. Eligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a...
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...
Innovative Housing Solutions for Life After High School
Watertown, MA, May 7th, 2026, 8:30 a.m., with the Transition Center at Perkins School for the Blind. A special half-day, in-person transition event focused on planning for life after high school. A meaningful morning of...
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,...
Nintendo Switch & Video Game Nights for Neurodivergent Pre-Teens & Teens
Natick, MA, May 15, 2026, with the Boston Ability Center. Free. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships.* Join a night...
Best Buddies Monthly Meet-Up – Springfield
Springfield, MA, May 17th, 2026, with the Kehillah Program at the Springfield JCC. Free. Join this month’s Best Buddies meet-up. Best Buddies fosters one-to-one friendships between high school students with and without intellectual disabilities. * In...
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: May 19th Topic: Self-Direction in Action: Real Stories of Choice, Control, and Outcomes That Work Hear real stories from people using self-direction...
Transition Talks: Empowering Fathers
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...
Resources for Non-Verbal Autistic Adults
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...
Adaptive Open Mic Night: Decades Night Theme
Hopkinton, MA, May 22nd, 2026, with the Hopkinton Center for the Arts. Adaptive Open Mic is a supportive, inclusive space where individuals of all abilities are invited to explore and share their creativity through music....
Pre-Employment Transition Services Employment Preparation Workshop Series
Virtual Series, Spring & Summer 2025. The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting four-week employment preparation workshop series. Eligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a...
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,...
Nintendo Switch & Video Game Nights for Neurodivergent Pre-Teens & Teens
Natick, MA, June 12, 2026, with the Boston Ability Center. Free. This event is intended for neurodivergent tweens and teens ages 9-17 to have a chance to meet new people and foster friendships.* Join a night...
Youth Leadership Disability Forum: Boston
Boston, MA, June 25th – 29th, 2026, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Free. For youth and young adults with disabilities held annually in Massachusetts and other states across the country. YLF participants build leadership...
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...
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...
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...
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...
