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Sensory Fall/Halloween events in Massachusetts are featured in this week's newsletter. Upcoming workshops include disability voting rights presentations, Deaf Awareness Day at the King Richard's Faire, Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair, and the Employment Matters and Massachusetts Independent Living Conferences.
• Networking/SEPAC Chairpersons, SESPs, PCTI Grads
• The Blue Envelope Law: What it Means for Drivers, Passengers & Police
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• Special Education Conference in Lowell
• Dr. Temple Grandin in Norwood
• Mass Independent Living
• Employment Matters Conferences
Send your inclusive and sensory Fall/Halloween events to us on our Events Suggestion link! Sharon Marie
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Effective Communication With Your Child's School: Webinar, September 22, with the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network in Framingham Parent-Peer Partnership Program. Having trouble communicating your concerns to your child's school? Do you feel like no one is listening? * Join in to discuss common problems and help...Read more
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The Blue Envelope Law: What it Means for Drivers, Passengers & Police: Webinar, September 30th, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Learn about the Blue Envelope Program and the impact it has on drivers, passengers, and law enforcement. * The Blue Envelope features communication guidelines on its exterior, tailored to assist law enforcement officers in recognizing and adapting their approach if interacting with an autistic driver....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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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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Please confirm times/dates with the hosts of each venue.
Attleboro - 9/26: Inclusive Family Fall Fest
Beverly - 10/9: Sensory-Friendly Halloween on the Hill
Brimfield - 9/26: Autism in My Pocket Harvest Festival
Hingham- 10/3 Sensory-Friendly “Boo in the Barnyard”
Medway - 9/27: 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
Sharon - 9/24: Inclusive Hayride Event
Stockbridge - The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Sensory Hours
Sunderland : 9/26 Inclusive Fall All In Day ...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Ellie Bloom Special Olympics Needham, September 19, with the Charles River Center. A free event that welcomes athletes of all ages and abilities to participate and is structured so that all who participate will be successful. Athletes participate in modified track and field events such as: Relay, Running & Wheelchair races, Basketball & Ring Toss, Relay races, Ladderball, Soccer Kick and more. Please note: there will be no walk-in registrations the day of the event. Pre-registration....Read more
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Deaf Day at The Big E: Springfield, September 19th. With the Western Massachusetts Association of the Deaf, Inc. Ticket purchase required. The Big E is an accessible venue that offers wheelchair & scooter Rentals (reservations required), allows service animals specifically that assist individuals with physical, intellectual or emotional disabilities (pets and emotional support animals are not permitted), ADA-Accessible Restrooms and parking...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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Community Access Day: Wheelchair Skills & Community Connections: Boston, September 19th, with Spaulding Rehabilitation. Tailored to wheelchair users of all abilities and their care partners. This interactive experience will offer: Resources to enhance community access, information on various equipment options, guidance and resources for available grants and adaptive technology, wheelchair Skills classes tailored to your current functional...Read more
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All Aboard Accessible & Adaptive Cycling for Everyone: Natick, September 26th, with The Town of Natick. Accessible and adaptive cycling for anyone that has a mobility limitation and wants to experience cycling is welcome. This program is for people with mobility concerns, who identify as having a disability, or who are ready to experience accessible cycling on a...Read more
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Deaf Awareness Day at King Richards' Faire: Carver, September 27. Join the New England Finger Spellers as they celebrate Deaf Awareness Month. These ASL interpreters will be joining the King Richard's Faire casts of characters in stage. Accessibility - The Faire does not offer wheelchair or scooter rentals but you are welcome to bring your own. Service Animals - only fully trained and working service animals allowed...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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Transition & Adult Events
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Massachusetts Independent Living Conference: Marlborough, September 23. An opportunity learn about the latest available Independent Living services. Registration for the conference is free of charge, however priority is given to staff from the 10 Independent Living Centers and appointed members of the Massachusetts Statewide Independent Living Council.......Read more
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Best Buddies Monthly Meet-Up - Springfield : September 27, with the Kehillah Program at the Springfield JCC. Free. Best Buddies fosters one-to-one friendships between high school students with and without intellectual disabilities. In this time of heightened social and emotional development that can be difficult even for teenagers without IDD, the Best Buddies High Schools program helps break through social...Read more
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Create a Better Day Through Meaningful Engagement: Webinar, October 1st, 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 with Down syndrome. Designed for families, caregivers, and professionals, Participants will...Read more
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"Employment Matters" Conference : Worcester, October 1, with the Massachusetts APSE state chapter of the Association of People Supporting Employment First. This year's theme is Collaborating for Inclusive Employment. Come prepared to engage with businesses - including those created by disabled entrepreneurs...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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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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