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Sensory/Inclusive Fall and Halloween events are happening until October 31st, however a variety of family disability events will cover behavior, bullying, resource fairs in Boston and Billerica, and MassHealth for adults w/ disabilities.
• Bullying: What to Know - What to Do
• Spina Bifida New England Educational Conference
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• Attainable Savings Plan: The Mass ABLE Program
• How To Understand Your Child's Challenging Behavior
• Let's Get Organized Binder Party: In English & Spanish
• Sensory Friendly & Autism Acceptance Game with the Worcester Railers:
• “What I Wish I Knew - Unexpected Pathways" Transition to Adult Webinar
• MassHealth Updates for Adult Children with Disabilities:
Have a scarily safe and inclusive Halloween! Sharon Marie
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Bullying: What to Know - What to Do: Webinar, October 30, with PPal in Massachusetts. Connect, learn from, and support other parents raising children with social, emotional, or mental health needs. Join this two-part series on Bullying. Discuss the Massachusetts Bullying Law, what bullying and cyberbullying is and what parents/caregivers....Read more
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Spina Bifida Association of Greater New England Educational Conference: Warwick, RI, October 31st. The SBAGNE "Across the Lifespan" conference feature s professionals and speakers in the disability and medical community from across New England. Find information and a Resource Fair for individuals and families - from early childhood through adulthood. Topics will cover Educational Advocacy & IEPS, Neurological Treatment & Care, Wound Care & Prevention, Weight Management...Read more
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Attainable Savings Plan: The Massachusetts ABLE Program: Webinar, November 5, with the Massachusetts' Educational Financing Authority. The Attainable Savings Plan allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for disability-related expenses without losing eligibility for federal means-tested benefits. Review teligibility, plan benefits, how to easily set up an account...Read more
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How To Understand Your Child's Challenging Behavior: Webinar, November 5, with the Taunton Family Resource Center And Early Childhood Training & Consultation. Part of the Triumph Back pack Series - For parents & adult caregivers with Children ages 2-5 years old. Join triumph, inc. CFCE, Taunton family resource center and early childhood training & consultation. All topics...Read more
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Understanding Special Education Mediation: Webinar, November 5, with the The Winchester SEPAC. The webinar will be presented by a mediator with the Massachusetts Bureau of Special Education Appeals (BSEA). Topics will include: When mediation may be appropriate, how to prepare for mediation, who should participate...Read more
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Let's Get Organized Binder Party: In English & Spanish: Haverhill, November 6, with the Arc of Greater Haverhill-Newburyport. Whether it's for transition paperwork and educational forms, medical documents, letter of intent, or all the above, bring your documents and they will provide you with the materials, tips, assistance, examples...Read more
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Family Resource Fair for All Disabilities: Billerica, November 14, with the Billerica SEPAC. Free. This event will connect families children with disabilities and special needs with local organizations, schools, support services, recreation programs, healthcare providers, advocacy groups, and community resources. Meet providers, learn about available services, ask questions, discover...Read more
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Boston Special-Needs Resource Fair: Murphy School, Dorchester, November 19, with the Boston Public Schools Special Education Parent Advisory Council. Free and open to all. Families can meet community organizations, service providers, and BPSs representatives. Free food, childcare, childrens activities, prizes. Find info on Disability Services, Independent Living, Inclusive Recreation, Adult...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Confirm times/dates with the hosts of each venue.
Acton - Sensory-Friendly Halloween Evening for All Ages & Abilities
Hingham - Sensory-Friendly “Boo in the Barnyard”
Peabody - Wheelchair Accessible Jack-O-Lantern Nights
at the Stone Zoo
Providence - Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular (not disability specific but the venue is wheelchair accessible)
Stockbridge - The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Sensory Hours
Sudbury - Accessible Trick-Or Treats
Woburn - Sensory & Allergy Friendly Halloween Event
..Lots More!
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Adaptive & Para Sports Day in Medford: November 1. For all Ages. Free. Join Adaptive Sports New England and local adaptive sports organizations for a day full of fun, games and new experiences. Designed to introduce Paralympic sports and skills to participants with a mobility or visual impairment. Try curling, tennis, skiing, wheelchair lacrosse, wheelchair basketball, sled hockey, rowing, beep baseball...Read more
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Wings for Autism® Boston Logan Airport, November 7, with the Charles River Center of Needham. Free but registration is required. Specifically designed to support families of children with autism. Wings for Autism® events are a "test run" through the airport boarding process. Families are able to practice: Entering the Airport, the Check-in...Read more
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Sled Hockey for Youth & Adults: Salem, November 8. Free. Spaulding Adpative Sports Sled Hockey is open to to people all ages and abilities. Try sled hockey in a fun, welcoming environment. Sled hockey enables individuals to play hockey in a seated position with blades beneath them. Players propel themselves by using sticks with....Read more
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Adaptive Aqua Zumba in Springfield: November - December, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the JCC of Springfield. 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. Rgistration is required...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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Transition Resource Fair: Northampton: November 5, with Family Empowerment, ServiceNet, and the Department of Developmental Disabilities Hampshire County Area Office. For students, families, caregivers, professionals and educators. This Transition Resource Fair is designed to help explore opportunities, gather valuable resources, and gain the information needed to plan...Read more
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Special Needs Trusts: Webinar, November 3, with the Charles River Center in Needham. Thoughtful special needs planning can help provide long-term financial security while preserving access to essential government benefits. Hear about Special Needs Trusts, public benefits, ABLE accounts, and other planning strategies designed to protect...Read more
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MassAbility Community & Job Supports: Webinar, November 5, with the MinuteMan Arc in Concord. Hear about MassAbility, opportunities this state agency provides for individuals with disabilities, length of assistance, how to apply, how their services differ from DDS, how long it takes to obtain services, eligibility requirements...Read more
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Support Group for BIPOC Adults with an Autism Spectrum Disorder: Online, November 10, with the AANE of Watertow. Free. A support group for Autistic people of color (18+). These spaces are peer-led and provide an opportunity for participants to explore how their multiple identities show up and address their specific needs, by sharing experiences and offering support to one another...Read more
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MassHealth Updates for Adult Children with Disabilities: Webinar, November 10, with the Special Needs Transition Group of Wakefield. MassHealth's Adult Family Care (AFC) and PCA programs both help pay for the caregiving of qualified adult children, including care provided by the child's own parents, if they are not the guardians...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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