|
|
Massachusetts' Springtime Disability Events will cover SEPAC trainings, a local special education appeals win, preventing the "summer slide", an inclusive fishing festival and Transition to Adult workshops/resource fairs.
May Events Include:
|
• Hear About a Mass Bureau of Special Ed. Appeals Win
• Autism 101: For Parents Of Newly Diagnosed Children
• Put a Stop to the Summer Slide
• MassAbility Inclusive Family Fishing Festival
• Sensory-Friendly Days with Mass Audubon
• Transition /Adult Resources Fairs: Malden, Newton
• Neurodiversity Employment Symposium & Fair: Stoughton
Have a resource fair coming up? Use our Event Submssion Page to send us the info! Sharon Marie
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Visual Impairment "Early Connections" Conference: Watertown, May 2nd, with Perkins School for the Blind. For families with young children who are blind, deafblind, or low-vision, including those who have multiple complex disabilities. There will be an exhibitor expo with vision supports and resources. Workshops topics: Collaboration in AAC, Accessing Community Sports and Recreation...Read more
|
|
|
|
Disability Resource Fairs:
5/2: Marlborough - Sensory Touch a Truck/ Resource Fair
5/2: Norwood - Inclusive Community Day
5/7: Brockton Dept. of Mental Health Family Resource Fair
5/8: Springfield - Caring for the Caregiver Resource Fair
5/9: Medford Commission on Disabilities Resource Fairr
...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
Family Epilepsy Conference: Freeport, ME, May 2nd. The Epilepsy Foundation of New England brings together families and providers for a day of epilepsy education. There will be dicussions about epilepsy, resources from the community. Topics will incluce: Epilepsy & Stigma, Epilepsy Surgery Options, Hormones & Menopause with Epilepsy, Seizure First Aid...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Trauma & Attachment Symposium: Virtual Event, May 1st, with the Cutchins Program for Children and Families in Northampton. Explore innovative, evidence-based approaches for supporting youth impacted by complex trauma. Hear about a structured, research-supported framework designed to build foundational skills...Read more
|
|
|
|
Autism 101: For Parents Of Newly Diagnosed Children: May 1st, with the Lurie Center for Autism in Lexington..
Autism 101 provides interactive lesson, question and answer sessions and the opportunity to connect with other families with newly diagnosed children with autism. This group is meant to held help address that ‘now what’ feeling that you may have been experiencing...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Put a Stop to the Summer Slide: Webinar, May 13th, with Commonwealth Learning Center in Needham. Geared toward parents of students in grades K-5, but some strategies are adaptable for older students. Don't let the summer sun stamp out a school year of progress. Hear strategies and activities, appropriate summer reading....Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant: Application Deadline: May 13th, 2026. The Flutie Foundation in Natick will help people with autism pursue their musical dreams and passions. They can provide grants to autism self-advocates in pursuit of music-related classes, scholarships, therapies, music equipment, and more. Autism self-advocates must be 15 years of age or older and be living in the...Read more
|
|
|
|
Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
MassAbility Inclusive Family Fishing Festival: Westfield, May 9th. MassAbility is hosting, along with the Department of Conservation and Recreation, the office of Outdoor Recreation, and the Mass Division of Fisheries & Wildlife. All are welcome. Fishing instructors available onsite; no license or experience needed. Fishing gear available...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adaptive Cycling for All Ages & Abilities: Worcester, May 13th. The State of Mass Universal Access Programs adaptive cycling program offer an array of cycles that can accommodate riders of all abilities from stable, comfortable recumbent trikes, to handcycles, to tandem recumbent trikes, to wheelchair tandems.* Instruction, equipment, and assistance (as needed) are provided....Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Sensory-Friendly Days with Mass Audubon: Lincoln and Newburyport. The sanctuary is closed to the public and open exclusively for individuals with autism or other sensory sensitivities up to age 17 and their families. With fewer visitors, quieter trails, and a calm atmosphere, it's a chance to connect with nature at their own pace in a less stimulating environment ...Read more
|
|
|
|
Special Olympics (SOMA) Spring 2026
* Ashburnham - Young Athletes Level 2
* Canton, Mashpee, Plymouth - TopGolf Skills
* Special Olympics "Train For Life" Fitness,
in Danvers, Dartmouth, Dorchester and Newton
....More
|
|
|
|
|
Bill Blagg's Family Magic Sensory Friendly Show: Providence, RI, May 16th, 2 pm. Renowned magician Bill Blagg presents the Family Magic show for all ages. This Sensory-Friendly performanc is welcoming, judgement free, and inclusive of guests with a wide range of sensory, learning and physical differences. Sensory-Friendly accommodations include: lowered house lights, adjusted sound levels, and a designated quiet area ...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Miracle League Baseball for Youth, Teens & Adults: Acton, MA, Spring 2026. The Miracle League of Massachusetts' programs are for youth, teens, and adults 22 and older. They are dedicated to people with physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral disabilities to develop and achieve their full potential: mentally, socially and physically. Athletes needing their own one-on-one assistant will need to...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
Transition & Adult Events
|
|
|
|
Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Malden, April 30th, hosted by the Malden and Medford Offices of Special Education. Free and open to the public. All communitiea are welcome. The event exhibitors serve adults with Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, • Emotional Disabilities. Find services for: Vocational/Job Training, Independent Living Skills, Housing....Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Transition to Adult Resources Disability Fair: Newton North High School, Newton, May 6th, with Newton Public Schools. Free and open to the public. Students with disabilities and their families may learn about resources, services, and potential next steps towards life after high school. Representatives will be available to discuss: Employment, • Community Living, Recreation...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
Sneaker Prom for Ages 13+ with a Disability: May 5th, with the Burlington Parks and Recreation's Therapeutic Division. Dress up in semi-formal attire with your favorite, athletic shoes for an evening of dancing and fun. Age appropriate friendssiblings are welcome to register. Pre register required.; registration not be taken at the door...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Innovative Housing Solutions for Life After High School Watertown, May 7th, with the Transition Center at Perkins School for the Blind. Laura Gallant from the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) and housing specialists, will present creative housing options and practical solutions for young adults with complex support needs...Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Alternative Options Post High School Fair: Brookline, May 9th, with the Brookline Teen Center. Free. Designed for high school students, families, young adults, parents, therapists, school counselors, college counselors, and community members to explore alternatives to college. Discover resources, connect with professionals, engage with those who share your interests. Registration....Read more
|
|
|
|
|
Neurodiversity Employment Symposium & Fair: Stoughton, and livestream option, May 13th, with the League School of Walpole. This year's theme -Stop Leaving Talent on the Table: Neurodivergent Hiring Because the Workforce You've Overlooked Might be your Greatest Competitive Advantage. Hear how to increase employment, develop opportunities, and provide consultation for neurodivergent members of our community. Topics: Designing Inclusive Hiring Practices, Unlocking Talent, Technology Supports in the Workplace ....Read more
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
There's just not enough room! The buttons below will take you directly to pages dedicated to lot more disability events for specific diagnoses.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
