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Most Sensory Fall/Halloween events from last weekend are rescheduled. Find new dates in the Inclusive Recreation section. Also find conferences on Dyslexia, Special Ed., and Vision Impairment with II/ID. Transition Events include: After I'm Gone: Health Care Planning, and Planning a Life for Chinese speaking families.
• Dyslexia Conference in Boston
• Focus on Vision Impairment & II/ID Conference
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• Special Education Conference in Lowell
• Dr. Temple Grandin in Norwood
• Free Medical Equipment & Assist. Tech. Event/ Worcester
• After I'm Gone: Health & Advanced Care Planning
• Planning A Life for Chinese-speaking Families
Send your inclusive Fall/Halloween events to us on our Events Suggestion link! Sharon Marie
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Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present & Future: Lowell, October 6th, The University of Massachusetts' Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future. Keynote Presentation from Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Mass Department of Elementary & Secondary Education. Panel discussion will be from....Read more
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Dr. Temple Grandin "Autism: The Way I See It": Norwood, October 16th, with the League School. The Autism Empowerment Gala will feature Dr. Temple Grandin, a leading autism advocate and one of the first autistic people to document the insights of her own experience. Born and raised in Boston. Dr. Grandin is a professor at...Read more
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Disability Voting Rights Events: The Mass Department of Developmental Services invites individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and/or autism, family, caregivers, agency staff, school programs for students 18+, and day programs to free presentations about voting rights for people with disabilities. Bedford, Chelms...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Please confirm times/dates with the hosts of each venue.
Attleboro - 10/4: Inclusive Family Fall Fest
Beverly - 10/9: Sensory-Friendly Halloween on the Hill
Brimfield - 10/4: Autism in My Pocket Harvest Festival
Hingham- 10/3 Sensory-Friendly “Boo in the Barnyard”
Medway - 10/16: Sensory Friendly Hayride
Lexington - 10/3: Sensory- Friendly All Ages Harvest Fest
Lexington - 10/23: Sensory- Friendly Haunted House
Lynn - 10/23: Sensory-Friendly Trunk or Treat
Providence - 10/20, Sensory Friendly hours at the Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Stockbridge - The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Sensory Hours
Sunderland - 10/3: Inclusive Fall All In Day
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Disability Pride Celebration in Cambridge: October 3. Free and open to everyone. The Inclusive Health Coalition will host a day of recreation, entertainment, and disability resource tables from organizations such as: The Blue Envelope Program, Cambridge Program for Individuals with Special Needs, Easterseals Massachusetts...Read more
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Disability Resource Fair in Somerset: Somerset Berkley Regional High School, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m., October 3. A one stop opportunity to learn about local disabilityresources, such as include ABA therapy locations, speech therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, early intervention agencies, autism resources, DDS, parent advocacy...Read more
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Try Sled Hockey & Adaptive Sports Info Event: Brighton, October 3. Free. For ages 4–17, of all abilities. Experience sled hockey at the official Boston Bruins practice facility. Equipment, coaching, and on-site support provided by Spaulding Adaptive Sports. Spaulding will also host an information table from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., where anyone interested in adaptive sports can learn more about upcoming fall and winter adaptive sports programs ...Read more
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Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair: October 6th. An opportunity for a more sensory sensitive experience to the for families with autism or sensory processing disorders. Vendors will have no flashing lights, music or announcements. Kiddie Land will have no flashing lights, music or announcements. Sound on stages and entertainment will be lowered. Announcements on ground - limited...Read more
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Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth: Fall 2026, with the Northeast Arc, and the YMCAs of the North Shore and Metro North, and JCC of the North Shore. Children can acclimate to the water while parents learn about the importance of supervision for drowning prevention. The Northeast Arc Early...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly All Ages Family Photos: Burlington: October 17, with the Burlington Recreation Department Therapeutic Recreation Division. Registration and fees apply. This event is only for families who have a loved one with a disability. A sensory friendly environment for a mini photo session, sensory items/toys and break spaces...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Pre-Employment Transition Services: Webinar, October 7, with Your Access Advocates of Worcester. Are you interested in learning more about the Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) program at Your Access Advocates? They empowers persons with disabilities to access services and supports to maximize independence and ...Read more
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Planning A Life Conference for Chinese-speaking Families: Boston, with Virtual Option, October 2 & 3, with the FCSN in Massachusetts. For parents/caregivers, professionals, and youth ages 14-22. This event is designed to help youth with disabilities and their families prepare for life after high school. Find tools, resources, and connections to support successful transitions in education, work, independent living. 规划人生：充分利用过渡支持 规划人生...Read more
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National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration: Boston, October 7, with the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities. Free. Meet at the State House or virtually on Zoom for the Commission’s 2026 National Disability Employment Awareness Month Celebration. They will bring together people with disabilities, family members and caregivers, employers, policymakers, educators, service providers, advocates, researchers, students, and ...Read more
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After I'm Gone: Health and Advanced Care Planning: Webinar, October 13, with the Arc of Massachusetts. This session will cover: What is advanced care planning? Educating healthcare professionals so they “know” your loved one. “Having the conversation” regarding preferences and determining the best health care proxy will also...Read more
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Navigating Accommodations from High School to College Webinar, October 6, with the Autism Alliance of Metrowest. Hear the key practical and legal differences between high school and college accommodations, the changing role of parents and guardians during the transition to higher education, the top three skills students...Read more
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Healthy Relationships on the Autism Spectrum (HEARTS). Webinars, through November, 2026, with the AANE in Watertown. For Autistic adults who would like to learn about, and talk about, healthy friendship and dating relationships. HEARTS is rooted in a neurodiversity perspective and is taught by an Autistic and non-Autistic team...Read more
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There's just not enough room! The buttons below will take you directly to pages dedicated to lot more disability events for specific diagnoses.
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