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Disability events in Massachusetts this month include: Navigating Recent Changes to Medicaid, Special Education, and Community Rights, a variety of Disability Fairs/ADA Celebrations, and Accessible/Adaptive recreation.
• Share Your Voice Disability Event & Resource Fair
• Navigating Recent Changes to Medicaid, Special Education, and Community Rights
• Sensory Evening at the New England Botanical Garden
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• Disability Summer Fairs & ADA Celebrations
• BeyondTOPS Night at the New England Revolution
• Levitate Music Festival Sensory Chill Zone
• "Planning a Life" Conference (College & Beyond)
Looking for outdoor events to cool off? Check out our our Inclusive Parks & Beach Events Page. Sharon Marie
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Rally for Wheelchair Repairs: Boston, July 14th, with the Disability Policy Consortium and Boston Center for Independent Living. Open to the public. Wheelchair users across Massachusetts are coming together to raise awareness about the ongoing wheelchair repair crisis and the impact these delays have on daily lives...Read more
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Learn about the "Focus" Vision Impairment Conference: Virtual, July 14th & 15th, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Mass Department of Developmental Services. Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with adults served by DDS who have Vision Impairment, Legal Blindness or Deafblindness. The speaker will be Georgia Wattendorf-Guiney, Southeast Region Certified Orientation and Mobility...Read more
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BIPoC Eating Disorders Conference: Virtual Event, July 16th - 18th, with the Multi Service Eating Disorders Association in Newton. For those working in the field of eating disorders. The conference will highlight evidence-based treatment modalities, while working within a multidisciplinary team approach and educating providers about how to advocate for patient care across all....Read more
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Disability Summer Fairs & Celebrations:
Amherst - Disability Pride Celebration: 7/20
Boston - Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration: 7/15
Dalton - Disability Community Event: 6/26
Methuen - Disability Pride Fair: 7/25
Newton - Disability Pride & Resource Fair: 7/19
Worcester -Sensory Summer Inclusive Kickoff Day: 6/27
Worcester - Inclusive Family Community Day, 7/10...more
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Disability Healthcare Rights Virtual Forum: July 23rd, with Disability Advocates Advancing our Healthcare Rights. A forum on changes and threats to Medicaid-funded home and community-based services in Massachusetts. They encourage users of HCBS—which includes PCA services and Adult Foster Care—and advocates to attend. EOHHS Secretary and new the MassHealth Director...Read more
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Inclusive Recreation for All Ages
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BeyondTOPS Night at the Revolution: Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, July 25th. Join BeyondTops Night at The New England Revolution's Firework Night. Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non-profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children with mental and physical disabilities into the community through sports and...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Museum Events in Western Mass: Springfield, July 12, 9 - 11 a.m. Registration is required. The Amazing World of Dr. Seuss Museum and the Springfield Science Museum will offer some exhibits modified to provide an opportunity for people with a range of differing abilities to experience what these Museums have to offer. There will be a quiet space, sensory crafts for all ages...Read more
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Wheelchair Wash Event in Boston: July 24th, hosted by REequipment of Woburn. Come get your wheelchair washed and celebrate Disability Pride. All wheelchairs are welcome. Assistance with transferring will be available. Suggested donation: $5. Pay what you can. Everyone is welcome. No repairs or adjustments will be provided...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Evening at the New England Botanical Garden: Boylston, July 21st. Tickets are free but must be reserved in advance. In partnership with Autism Resource Center, they invite individuals and families seeking a low-sensory, less crowded environment to explore the gardens after hours and enjoy art projects, scavenger hunts, sensory stations, and more hands-on activities for all ages...Read more
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Unified Hoops Clinic in Arlington: July 13 - 21, with Allstars Learning Inc. A summer basketball clinic led by local high school student athletes and a professional coach that provides basketball instruction, skill development, and fun games for children and young adults with special needs. For ages 8–23 with special needs.* All skill levels are welcome.
* Parents or guardians are expected to...Read more
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Levitate Music Festival Autism Rocks Sensory Chill Zone: Marshfield, July 18 & 19. The Sensory Chill Zone at the festival will offer a calm, welcoming space for individuals with sensory needs and their families to take a break and regulate. There will be sensory bags available to borrow for the day, complete with noise-canceling headphones and other comfort tools to help attendees navigate the festival experience. The Sensory Chill Zone is not a drop-off area. Parents and caregivers must remain with...Read more
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AmpSurf New England Inclusive Learn to Surf Event: Nahant, August 1st, with Amp Surf New England. For people living with disabilities, veterans and first responders. All people living with a disability or lifelong condition are invited to participate. Participants are encouraged to contact AmpSurf in advance to make sure all efforts can be made to accommodate your disability. AmpSurf will provide a surfboard, wetsuit, and rash-guard...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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Innovation Forum: “After I’m Gone”: Webinar, July 21st, with the Arc of Massachusetts. This webinar will discuss adults with autism or other disabilities with developmental disabilities only and their families, and feature a panel and a discussion on continuing semi-independent lifestyles as families age and are less active in supporting...Read more
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Inclusive Healthy Relationships For Men & Women Salem, July 8th - 29th, with Triangle, Inc. Disability Services. Triangle Abuse Prevention & Safety (TAPS) for Heathy Relationships for Men & Women. This is a 4-part series is specifically for people served by Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services / DDS. Topics include: Communication, Boundaries, Safety & Red Flags, Online vs. In-Person, Respect & Consent...Read more
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Disability Youth Services Summer Program - Where oh Where I Work? Boston and Virtual Options. This Boston Center for Independent Living Youth Program is a free 7 week opportunity for young people ages 14–21 to build independent living and employment skills. Must have a documented disability. You can decide what you participate in. July 7th-10th Where oh Where I Work? July 13th-16th Get Hired: Ready, Set, Apply. July 20th-23rd: Find Your ...Read more
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"Planning a Life" Disability Conference (College and Beyond): Charlestown, July 25th, with the FCSN in Massachusetts. For youth and young adults with disabilities ages 16–21, their families / caregivers, and the professionals who support them. Learn about college pathways from staff and students who have attended local inclusive higher education. Hear directly from students with disabilities who are either in or recently finished their college experience. Learn what’s different between high school and college, and how to access resources to prepare...Read more
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Employment Success for Young Adults: The Secret Is Families: Webinar, July 29th, with REAL Transition Network, the FCSN in Massachsetts, and the SPAN Parent Advocacy Network. In English and Spanish. For Families, Youth/Young adults with disabilties & Adult System represenatives. Discover ready-to-use tools and practices to prepare young adults, caregivers, and professionals to work....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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