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Massachusetts' springtime disabilty events focus on Resource Fairs, Sensory Bunny/Egg hunt events, a Sensory Area at the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade, and conferences for Brain Injury, Epilepsy and more.
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• Brain Injury Association of Massachusetts Conf.
• Inclusive Sensory Bunny/Egg Hunt Events
• Supporting Your Child w/Autism: Role of Medication
• Transition Fairs: Lexington, Woburn, Townsend , N. Shore.
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• Brighter Futures Conf.: Adults w/ Down Syndrome & Aging
• All In for Employment Conference
Have a resource fair coming up? Use our Event Submssion Page to send us the info! Sharon Marie
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Miracle League Baseball for Youth & Teens: Acton, Spring 2026. The Miracle League of Massachusetts' Youth program is for athletes ages 22 and under. They are dedicated to helping children and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional and behavioral disabilities to develop and achieve their full potential: mentally, socially and....Read more
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Miracle League Baseball for Adults: Acton, MA, Spring 2026. The Miracle League of Massachusetts' Adult Miracle League program is for athletes 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 supply...Read more
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Supporting Your Child with Autism: The Role of Medication: Webinar, March 26th, 2026, with the Northshore Education Consortium. Presented by Dr. Jefferson Prince Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist. This virtual workshop will cover: * Medication: benefits, limits, and myths. Is medication right for my child? Why supports still matters...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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"Sensory Street" Sensory-Friendly Viewing Area for the Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade: March 22nd. Sensory Street will be a special section of the route designed for individuals and families who prefer a calmer parade experience with reduced noise and sensory stimulation. By offering a lower-stimulus viewing option, Sensory Street allows more families, caregivers, and spectators to comfortably take part in this Holyoke tradition. Open to Everyone - Sensory Street is open to all spectators — no reservations or special passes are required...Read more
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New England Revolution Unified Soccer Tryouts Foxboro, March 29th. Open to the first 50 individuals. Special Olympics Massachusetts will be hosting a Tryout for the 2026 Revs Unified Soccer Team. The tryout is designed to be fun. Special Olympics Athletes must be between the ages of 16-24, while Unified Partners must be between the ages of 16-21. All players must be able to commit to a full summer of training and competition....Read more
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Disability Resource Fairs:
March 28th: Leominster SEPAC Safety & Resource Fair
April 3rd: Lexington SEPTA Resource Fair
April 8th: Disability Resource Fair/Weymouth
April 18th: Great Barrington Autism Awareness Month Resource Fair
May 7th: Brockton Community Health Fair:...Read more
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Inclusive Egg Hunts/Bunny Sensory Events:
* Attleboro: Egg-Ceptional Sensory Friendly Egg Hunt:
* Dorchester: Easter Celebration for Vietnamese Families with Special Needs
* Grafton: Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt & Bunny Event
* Hingham: Easter Bunny Bash/Arc of the South Shore
* Holyoke: Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt
* Lexington:-Inclusive Egg Hunt
* Marlborough: Bunny Cares
* Medway: Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt
* Worcester American Sign Language Easter Celebration ... Read more
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Inclusive Performances of "Honk!"Acton, March 20th - 29th, with Open Door Theater. Featuring theater performers of all all abilities. HONK! is a musical telling of “The Ugly Duckling” story and a celebration of being different for audiences of all ages. All performances are relaxed/sensory friendly and feature ASL interpretation and open captioning. Audio-described performances on the second...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Performance of "Willy Wonka Jr.": Theater on the Mount, Gardner, April 4th, 2 pm performance. Specially catered to children and adults with sensory input disorders, autism, or other developmental, cognitive and physical disabilities, their families and caretakers. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Accommodations include lower sound and lights, limited crowds ...Read more
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ASL-Interpreted Spotlight Tour at Harvard Art Museums: Cambridge, April 5th. Free and Open to the Public. ASL-Interpreted Spotlight Tour: The Moods of Love. Diana Ochoa-Chavez ’26 will lead this tour in praise of love, exploring what it means to love and how love transforms us. Spotlight Tours offer a chance to explore the collections of the Harvard Art Museums through the eyes of a Harvard ...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Youth Visions of Community Conference -Unlocking Your Toolkit for Adult Life: Charlestown, March 21st. Designed for young people with disabilities ages 14–26 and their caregivers. Where will you work? Will you go to school or training? Where will you live? How will you build friendships and stay healthy? Two spaces for interactive learning: 1. Youth and young adults ages 14 - 26. 2. Families and professionals: Learn how you can support....Read more
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Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Townsend, March 24th, with the N. Middlesex SEPAC. For students in grades 8-12, on an IEP /504 Plan, caregivers and support professionals. Find colleges that offer educational supports for students, tech programs for students who do not want to attend college, transition programs for students who need...Read more
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College & Transition Fair for Students with Learning Differences: Woburn, March 25th. This fair focuses primarily on students with learning differences but is open to ALL students. Your child with learning challenges can thrive after high school. Learn about continuing education opportunties for students with learning differences, meet local colleges and disability support programs....Read more
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All In for Employment Conference: Stoughton, March 26th, with Massachusetts APSE. Keynote speakers: John and Mark X. Cronin from John’s Crazy Socks. For career seekers with disabilities, family advocates, and workforce professional. Training by people with disabilities, by parent advocates for parent advocates, by workforce professionals...Read more
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Disability Travel Training on the PVTA in Western MA: March 26th, Springfield, with remote option. Open to anyone interested in using Pioneer Valley Transit (PVTA) and looking for guidance on how to navigate public transportation. Learn how to read schedules and maps, plan trips, and feel more comfortable using local bus services...Read more
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Disability Transition-to-Adult Services Fair: Lexington : April 9th, with LABBB Educational Collaborative. All disabilities welcome. Connect with representatives from the Department of Developmental Services, MassAbility, recreation programs, CBDS programs and more. Find information on employment, housing, trans...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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