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Sensory & Inclusive Fall and Halloween hayrides, harvest fests, trunk or treats and more are featured in this edition's Recreation Section. Workshops and webinars coming up cover Leadership Training, MassHealth and Insurance, and Transition to Adult Services Resource Fairs.
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September & October Disability Events Include:
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• Leadership Series for Special-Needs Caregivers in Mass
• MassHealth: The Basics
• Demystifying Insurance for Autism & Behavioral Health
• Autism & Puberty
• "Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference
• Adult Disability Resources Fairs: Fall River & Weymouth
• "Employment Matters" Conference
Our Google Group that shares disability events is called Massachusetts Disability Events. Join us! Sharon Marie
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MassHealth: The Basics: Webinar, September 30th, with the Charles River Center in Needham. Presented by the Mass Family Voices Coordinator at The Federation for Children with Special Needs. Participants will understand what supports and services are available before an autism diagnosis, supports that become available after...Read more
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Disability Resources Fair in Beverly: October 1st, with Beverly Public Schools Community Connections. Learn about resources in the community, meet other caregivers and enter to win a self-care raffle. Resources include. Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, Music and Behavior Therapy, Northeast Arc, Beverly Bootstraps, Project Child, The Insurance Resource Center... Read more
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"Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference: Norwood, with Virtual Option, October 7th, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Department of Developmental Services. Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual Disability & Vision Loss, is for all concerned with the vision and vision loss needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Keynote Speaker...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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Inclusive Fall & Halloween Events:
• Beverly: Sensory-Friendly Halloween on the Hill
• Boston: Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival
• Hingham: Sensory-Friendly “Boo in the Barnyard"
• Lexington: Sensory All Ages Harvest Fest
• Marlborough: Sensory-Friendly Fall Festival
• Medway: Sensory-Friendly Hayride
• Millis: Sensory-Friendly Hayride
• New Bedford: Boo at the Zoo
• Old Sturbridge: Phantoms & Fire
• Pembroke: Inclusive Tricks & Treats
• Providence: Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular with the Spina Bifida Association of New England
• Providence : Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular Sensory-Friendly hours - 10/21 & 22
• Rehoboth Autism-Friendly Family Hayride
• Sharon: Inclusive Pumpkin Picking & Hayride
• Stockbridge: The Incredible Naumkeag Pumpkin Show Sensory Hour
• Sunderland: Inclusive Fall CHD’s All In Day
• Worcester: Boo in the Woods/ Polar Park... More
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"ACEing Autism" Tennis - Amherst: September 27th - November 8th. Tailored for children with autism aged 5 to 18. Whether your child is a beginner or has prior tennis experience, the goal is to accommodate your child’s abilities and needs and promote skill development. All abilities welcome - formal diagnosis not required... Read more
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Atlantic White Shark Conservancy Sensory Event: Chatham: September 28, October 5th, 12. A dedicated time for families with disabilities offering accommodations that increase access to exhibits in an ADA-compliant environment. A medical diagnosis is not required. During this time the museum limits the number of visitors, and offers lower lighting. video volumes, quiet space for individuals who...Read more
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Sensory Day at the Topsfield Fair: October 6th, 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. For families who have family members 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: Racing, Pigs, Bike Stunt show, Nerveless Nocks, Farmland, lowered. Entrance fees apply...Read more
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Special Olympics (SOMA)
Beverly Train 4 Life Fitness:
Brockton Young Athletes Level 1
Lynn Flag Football, Soccer, Young Athletes
Needham Basketball for All
Roxbury Soccer & Young Athletes Level 1 ...Read more
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Adaptive Sports Day: Andover, October 11th, with Adaptive Sports NE and CP Soccer. For ages 8 - 18 from all cities and towns with a visual and/or mobility impairment. Try adaptive sports in a supportive and welcoming environment -three clinics available: Beep Baseball, Wheelchair Basketball and Adaptive Ambulatory Soccer...Read more
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Adaptive Ice Skating & Hockey : Boston/Brighton: October 1st - November 19th, with Franciscan Children's Adaptive Skating. For participants ages 5-21. The use of a helmet is required for both skating and hockey due to safety protocols, so please bring your own. If your child does not own skates, please inform the program and the arena can provide them. Walkers available on a first come, first served...Read more
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Saving Lives Swim Programs: Northshore & MetroNorth: Fall 2025, with the Northeast Arc. Swimming classes are for children enrolled in Early Intervention and will be offered at multiple locations of the YMCA of the North Shore, YMCA of Metro North and JCC of the North Shore. Early Intervention services are offered free of charge to all...Read more
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Adaptive Swim Lessons for Those with Visual Impairments: Boston & Quincy, September - December,, with Adaptive Sports New England. Program offers one on one student to teacher ratio, where swimming skills can be developed and improved. Specifically designed for those with visual or mobility impairments. Participating children should demonstrate typical cognitive and behavioral...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Transition-to-Adult Disability Resources Fair: Weymouth, September 27th, with the Arc of the South Shore. For families of teens and young adults ages 15 to 26. Discover tools, services, and supports to help navigate the often complex transition into adulthood. There will be breakout sessions hosted by/on assistive technology, Supported Decision-Making. Meet local Disability Resources...Read more
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Disability Employment Awareness Month Resources Fair: Bristol Community College, Fall River, October 8th. Empowerment Through Inclusion: Every Voice, Every Ability, hosted by M.O. L.I.F.E., Inc. in partnership with Southcoast Health - a free, inclusive event that will offer: an Employment & Resource Fair, Technology for Everyday Life, Creative Arts Zone, Health & Movement, Financial...Read more
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Healthy Relationships Program for Autistic Adults 18+: Taunton, October 2nd - November 20th, with Community Autism Resources. Designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment. The program will cover: Age-appropriate lessons on consent, bound...Read more
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"Employment Matters" Conference in Worcester: October 9th, with the Massachusetts Association of People Supporting Employment First. Partners in Progress Conference 2025. Find over 150 professionals and advocates Keynote Speaker: Andy Arias serves as the Component Manager for Persons with Intellectual and Developmental...Read more
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Be Prepared for the Disability Transition-to-Adult Years: DDS 101: Webinar, October 21st, with the Massachusetts' Department of Developmental Services.IInformation about the Department of Developmental Services as the transition from high school to life after high school approaches. How do I become eligible for DDS Services? What is the role of the DDS? What can Family Support provide...Read more
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Creating a Home : Webinar, October 22nd, with the Arc of Massachusetts. The second in The Arc’s housing series: Creating a Home will build on the previous session by exploring alternative housing models, access to services, technology that support independent living, person-centered planning for housing that meets your needs...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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