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Disability events across Massachusetts this summer feature Disability Fairs/ADA Celebrations, the Navigating Recent Changes to Medicaid, Special Education and Community Rights webinar, PTCI Disability Trainings, and BeyondTOPS night with the New England Revolution.
• Navigating Recent Changes to Medicaid, Special Education, and Community Rights
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• Parent Consultant Training For Mass Families
• Sensory Evening: New England Botanical Garden
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• Disability Summer Fairs & ADA Celebrations
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• BeyondTOPS Night at the New England Revolution
• "Planning a Life" Conference (College & Beyond)
• Aging & Health in Down Syndrome
Need some inclusive ways to cool off? Check out our our Inclusive Parks & Beach Events Page. Sharon Marie
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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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Disability Summer Fairs & Celebrations:
Methuen - Disability Pride Fair: 7/25
Cape Cod/Cummaquid - ADA Celebration: 7/29
Chelmsford - Summer Fair for Youth with Disabilities: 8/9
Gardner - ADA Celebration – Dunn State Park: 7/31
Southbridge - Family Day for All Abilities: 8/12
Weymouth- Community Disability Fair with the Arc of the South Shore: 7/30......more
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The Mental Health IEP: Webinar, July 28th, with PPAL of Massachusetts. Build confidence for your next IEP meeting with tips specific to children and youth with mental health needs. Learn about school-based evaluations related to mental health, accommodations and modifications for students with mental health needs, and more....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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Special Olympics
Boston: Special Olympics Tennis
East Longmeadow: Train 4 Life Fitness
Haverhill: Special Olympics Flag Football
Kingston: Train 4 Life Fitness
Stoughton: Special Olympics CheerAbilities....Read more
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Western Mass Down Syndrome Congress Summer Family Gathering: Florence, July 26, with the Mass Down Syndrome Congress. Free, for all ages, parents, caregivers, family members & friends. Families will have access to picnic tables/mini shelter, a playground and splash pad. Please bring your own lunch and drinks - MDSC will provide snacks and there will be some fun outdoor games as well....Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Evening at the New England Botanical Garden: Boylston, rescheduled to the July 28 rain date. 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 for all ages art projects, scavenger hunts, sensory stations...Read more
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Sensory-Friendly Play Sessions: Peabody, August 1st, 2 - 4 pm, with the North Shore Children's Museum. The museum supports all families and children with different sensory processing needs by offering reduced admission capacity, lower lights/ sounds, noise-canceling headphones and more. Advanced tickets highly recommended ...Read more
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"BeachAbility" Day in East Boston: August 1st, with Triangle Inc. of Malden. This family-friendly event is accessible, free, and open to the public. Pack your towel, sunscreen, beach umbrella, and sandals and join a fun day in the sun. The first 100 people to register will get a free lunch. Kayaks available from 11am-2pm. Registration Required....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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Adaptive Fishing for Kids & Adults in West Springfield: (Chesterfield), August 5, 12, 19. Fishing poles and bait will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own. Pre-registration is required per session, and participants must sign up at least one week in advance to secure their spot. Open to all ages, plus family, and...Read more
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Transition & Adult Events
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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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Making It Work: Accommodations at Work, School and Life. Boston and Virtual Options. This Boston Center for Independent Living Youth Program is a free 7 week opportunity for ages 14–21 to build independent living and employment skills. Must have a documented disability. You can decide what you participate in. Week 4: July 27th-30th: Making It Work: Accommodations at Work, School, and Life. Week 5: August 3rd-August 7th: College...Read more
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Young Adult Mental Health Advocacy Day: Worcester, July 27th, with Youth MOVE Massachusetts and the Statewide Young Adult Council. For youth and young adults aged 16-30. Learn how to advocate, meet state legislators, hear from professional advocates. Hear Keynote speaker, Pamela Bows, discuss advocacy for improving public policy...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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Proactive Wellness: Navigating Aging & Health in Down Syndrome: Webinar, August 3rd, with The Center on Down Syndrome & Aging at the Mass Down Syndrome Congress. This webinar will cover: Understanding the unique health considerations for adults with Down syndrome as they age, dementia & Brain Health: Demystifying the link between Down syndrome and Alzheimer’s, and...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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