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March disability events in Massachusetts feature Resource Fairs, Sensory Bunny Events and a Sensory Viewing Area at the Holyoke St. Patrick's Day Parade. For transition, find resource fairs in Malden, Woburn, Townsend & North Shore.
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• "Visions of Community" Disability Conference
• MassHealth for Your Child with Autism
• Sensory-Friendly Area/Holyoke St. Patrick’s Parade
• Inclusive "Bunny Cares" Sensory Events
• When the School Bus Stops Coming -Transition Planning
• 4 Disability Transition Resource Fairs
Have a resource fair coming up? Use our Event Submssion Page to send us the info! Sharon Marie
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The Dick and Judy Hoyt Grant for Inclusion: Deadline - March 8th, with the Doug Flutie Foundation in Natick. Grant funding supports programs that create meaningful, side-by-side inclusion for people with autism and other disabilities in sports, the arts, recreation, and beyond. From adaptive equipment to individualized support, this grant helps ensure individuals with disabilities have the opp...Read more
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"Visions of Community" Virtual Disability Conference Virtual Conference, March 7th, with The Federation for Children with Special Needs of Massachusetts. This event will feature live workshops, expert speakers, and interactive sessions on issues that matter most to young people with disabilities, their families, and those who....Read more
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Virtual Family Leadership Disability Training for Massachusetts: March 9th & 16th, with the Northeast Family Leadership Program. Are you a parent or caregiver of a loved one with disabilities in Massachusetts? Are you interested in shaping policies, programs, and services that impact our disability community? Learn how to serve on boards, councils, and...Read more
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MassHealth for Your Child with Autism: Webinar, March 10th, with Community Autism Resources in Swansea. Do you have questions about MassHealth for your child with Autism? Are you wondering about the application process, or do want to know more about Premium Assistance? Jessican Porter, MassHealth Outreach & Education Specialist will...Read more
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Arc of Massachusetts Annual Legislative Reception: Boston, March 10th, with Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council. Protecting Our Lives: Now More Than Ever. Persons with disabilities, family members, advocates, state agency heads and their staff, and legislators will meet and catch up on legislative priorities and important....Read more
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Bureau of Special Education Appeals: Webinar, March 10th, with the North Reading SEPAC. The speaker will be Becca Stone, a Mediator with the BSEA. She will present an informational session on BSEA Mediation and Facilitation, covering: * What mediation is. * How to access it. * How it can be helpful when families and school districts are not in agreement ..Read more
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School Refusal: Webinar, March 12th, with the Wayside Youth & Family Support Network of Waltham. School avoidance numbers have increased significantly since the pandemic. Learn about the cycle of school refusal, strategies to use at home, and how you can work with your child’s school to get your child back to school....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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Disability Resource Fairs: March 7th: Central Massachusetts Summer Camp Expo (not a disability specific event).
March 7th: With the New Bedford SEPAC
March 14th: Autism Welcoming & Sensory Sensitivity Room at the Home & Community Expo in Whitensville.
March 28th: Leominster SEPAC Safety & Resource Fair
April 8th: Disability Resource Fair/Weymouth...Read more
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Inclusive "Bunny Cares" Sensory Events: Bunny Cares allows all ages and abilities to enjoy Bunny Magic photo experiences in an environment for sensory sensitivities. Advance registration required. March 6th: Braintree, Peabody, Manchester, NH, Nashua, NH, Salem, NH. March 13th: Auburn, Holyoke, Kingston, Providence..... Read more
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Sensory Friendly & Inclusive Production of "Alice in Wonderland: Boston, March 15th & 16th. The United Dance Company is an inclusive dance company featuring artists who identify as having a disability and artists who don't. See Norwood resident Faye Jones in this inclusive production, and experience the magic of Alice in Wonderland. This is a narrated performance specifically created for an audience of all ages. The 60 minute performance focuses on engaging storytelling, vivid dancing, is sensory friendly....Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Concert - Boston Symphony Orchestra: March 14th. Sensory Friendly-Something Borrowed, Something True. American music - our national soundscape is rich in diversity of style, language, and of cultural contexts. Designed for all families with children or adults with an autism spectrum disorder or sensory sensitivities...Read more
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Special Olympics Unified Sports Open House: Boston, March 6th. For People With And Without Intellectual Disabilities age 12 to adult. Go through instructional sport stations, meet local volunteers and families and have the chance to register for future programming. Learn More About Special Olympics In Your Area...Read more
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Project RIDE: Springfield, March 8th & 9th, with the Springfield JCC Kehillah Program. The JCC loans modified tricycles to children and young adults with different abilities, reconizing the importance of offering recreational adaptive tricycles to those with unique needs. Participants must be at least 44” tall and families must transport...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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Transition & Adult Events
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Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Malden, March 18th wit the Malden and Medford Offices of Special Education. Free and open to the public. All communities are welcome. For students ages 14-22 who receive special education services through an IEP, along with their families and professionals. The event exhibitors serve a very specific population of adults with disabilities, including...Read more
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Navigating Employment with Confidence: Webinar, March 18th, with the Massachusetts' Commission for the Blind. Free. Designed to support individuals who are blind or visually impaired as they explore the employment journey and learn how to achieve success. This session features expert-led presentations and an interactive Q&A. Participants will gain practical strategies, learn from real-world experiences, and strengthen their confidence as they take their next career steps....Read more
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Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Townsend, March 24th, with the North Middlesex SEPAC. For students in grades 8-12, on an IEP /504 Plan, Parents, Caregivers, Educators/Support Staff. The fair will feature colleges who offer educational supports for students, tech programs for students who do not want to attend college and transition programs for students who need additional assistance post...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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Disability Transition Planning Community Drop In: Groton, March 24th, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. All are welcome. Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism between the ages of 18-22? What will your loved one’s days look like when school-based services end? * Do you have concerns that your loved...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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