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There are plenty of summer disability events to enjoy while fall programs are winding up for a new season. Learn about the Massachusetts' Behavioral Helpline, attend an Adoption Meet & Greet for Children with Disabilities, learn about Self-Directed Supports budgets, or explore the Massachusetts Independent Living Conference.
• Overview of Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line
• Ellie Bloom Special Olympics
• Adoption Meet & Greet for Children w/ Disabilities in Massachusetts
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• Public Benefit Programs & Advocacy
• Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention
• DDS Self-Directed Adult Disability Budgets
• Massachusetts Independent Living Conference
We are looking forward to sharing new inclusive events for with you during this summer home stretch! Sharon Marie
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Overview of Massachusetts Behavioral Health Help Line Training: Webinar, August 26th, with Bridgewell of Peabody. The Behavioral Health Help Line is a service of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, operated by the Massachusetts Behavioral Health Partnership (MBHP). The Help Line is here to connect you directly to clinical help, when and where you need it...Read more
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Disability Summer Fairs/ Inclusive Fall Festivals:
Cummington Fair - Special Needs Family Day: 8/28
Winthrop/Deer Island - Accessible Adventures Day: 8/29
Boston - Community Access & Wheelchair Day: 9/19
Swampscott - Disability Resource Fair: 9/26
Brimfield - Autism in My Pocket Harvest Festival: 9/26
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Mindfulness for Siblings: Webinar, August 27, with the Mass Sibling Support Network. Siblings with or without disablities are welcome. The session offers an intro to mindfulness, guided meditation, discussion, and provide space for connection among siblings who may share experiences or emotions that can sometimes be difficult to express or explain to others. No prior meditation experience is...Read more
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Grants for New England Area Therapeutic Programs: Applications accepted until September 1st, 2026, with the Genesis Foundation in Boston. They offer a limited number of grants to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with genetic disorders, rare diseases, and intellectual and physical disabilities that support children/young adults with complex....Read more
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Adoption Meet & Greet for Children with Disabilities in Massachusetts: Bridgewater, August 30th, with the Mass Adoption Resource Exchange. Meet children with varying levels of support needs. MARE is also hoping that families interested in becoming a visiting connection, in which an adult or family regularly spends time with a young person in foster care—without the expectation of adoption or fostering for a child will attend...Read more
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Public Benefit Programs & Advocacy: Webinar, September 9th, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Hear about key aspects of public benefit programs and advocacy, eligibility requirements, application processes, and strategies for effectively navigating systems that support individuals with disabilities and their families...Read more
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Sensory Friendly Comics & Pop Culture Convention: Weston, September 12. Calmer Con is specifically designed to meet the needs of those with sensory processing challenges, autism, and anxiety concerns while providing an authentic comics and pop culture convention experience.
* Like a traditional “comic con” there are artists, vendors, and cosplayers, as well as activities like Jedi training...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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CP Soccer for Kids with Cerebral Palsy, Stroke or Traumatic Brain Injury: Framingham, Fall 2026. CP Soccer New England will partner with New England Youth Amputee Soccer to offer free clinics. Soccer training for kids with cerebral palsy, stroke, or traumatic brain injury, open to ages 7-18, all genders. CP Soccer is building a national league for kids who are ambulatory and active. All skill levels...Read more
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Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield: September 10 - October 29th, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. Join an adaptive, fitness pool party. Jump into an easy-to-follow, Latin-inspired, dance-fitness party that makes working out a splash. All ages and all abilities welcome. Instructor: Kelly from Totally Adaptive. No make-up classes. Fees apply, registration is required...Read more
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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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Special Olympics
Andover: Special Olympics Pickleball
Braintree: Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1
East Longmeadow: Train 4 Life Fitness
Haverhill: Special Olympics Flag Football
Stoughton: Special Olympics CheerAbilities....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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Transition & Adult Events
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Family Town Hall on Camera Policies in Group Homes: Virtual, September 15, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The DDS is developing policies regarding the use of cameras in the common areas of group homes. To ensure these policies reflect the needs and perspectives of those they affect most, DDS and The Arc asking for feedback, concerns,....Read more
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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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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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