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Apr 7
-Dec 1

Navigating Transition Workshop Series

Online Series, the first Tuesday of each month, with the Federation for Children with Special Needs in Massachusetts. Join the FCSN on the first Tuesday of each month from 6-7 to hear from experts on...

May 7
-Dec 18

Parenting Neurodivergent Children Support Groups

Virtual Support Groups, through December 2026, with the Parent Helping Parents of Watertown, MA. Supporting parents with children whose brains process, learn, or behave differently. This support group is open to anyone parenting a neurodivergent...

Jun 8
-Jul 27

NAMI Cape Cod: Family-to-Family Mental Health Support

Virtual Series, June 8th – July 27th, 2026,  with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) of Massachusetts. The course provides family caretakers with education about mental health conditions, skills workshops, and information about available...

Jun 13
-Dec 26

Black Autism Coalition Support Groups

Virtual Groups, every 2nd and fourth Saturday of each month. With the Black Parent Autism Coalition in Fitchburg, MA. You are not alone. A safe, supportive space for parents and caregivers of autistic children and...

Jun 16

The Mental Health IEP

Webinar, June 16,  2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts Free PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral,...

Jun 17

Pre-Planning for Family Mental Health Crisis

Webinar, June 17,, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Free for Parent and Caregivers.  PPAL’s Statewide meetings are meant ONLY for parents/caregivers/family members/family partners of children with behavioral health needs. When signing...

Jun 18
-Jun 26

Inclusive Community Yoga class & Open House

Peabody, MA, June 18th, 2026, TASC, Inc. Free. For ages 18+ with Autism, Intellectual Disability, Developmental Disability, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Specific Learning Disability, DCD, Anxiety, Neurological disorders, TBI *Open to current members and new...

Jun 18

Caregiver Disability Support Group

Virtual Group, June 18th, 2026, with the Northeast Recovery Learning Community in Lawrence, MA. This is a weekly Peer Support group on Thursdays from 12-1pm via zoom for parents or caregivers to talk about their...

Jun 25
-Aug 20

Healthy Relationships Program for Autistic Adults Ages 18+

Taunton, MA, June 25th – August 20th, 2026, with Community Autism Resources. The Healthy Relationships program is designed to help individuals with ASD navigate healthy relationships and understand sexual health in a safe, supportive environment.The...

Jun 26

Inclusive Community Event

Dalton, MA, June 26th, 2026, with the The Berkshire office of Autism Connections. Free. Join the free, community party to show your support for individuals with Autism in the community.*  There will be a DJ,...

Jun 26

Engaging Parents & Families with Mental Health Needs

Westborough, MA, June 25th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL is offering an in-person training on family engagement for professionals and providers involved in child and family services. This workshop will...

Jun 26

Race, Disability, & Intersectionality – Leading from Lived Experience

Webinar, June 26th, 2026, with the Massachusetts’ Department of Developmental Services Autism Team’s Neurodiversity Series Training Sessions. * Author, educator, and autistic self-advocate Gyasi Burks-Abbott will discuss the role of lived experience in disability advocacy...

Jul 16

Mental Health First Aid Training

Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers.  Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...

Jul 16
-Jul 18

BIPoC Eating Disorders Conference

Virtual Event, July 16th – 18th, 2026, with the Multi Service Eating Disorders Association in Newton, MA. A 3-day virtual conference for those working in the field of eating disorders. MEDA’s Conference 2026 provides training...

Jul 26

Innovation Forum: “After I’m Gone”

Webinar, July 21st, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. This webinar will discuss adults with autism or other disabilities with developmental disabilities only and their families. The session will include a panel and a discussion on...

Aug 11

Mental Health First Aid Training

Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers.  Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...

Sep 17

Mental Health First Aid Training

Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers.  Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...

Oct 2
-Oct 4

Epilepsy Teen Advocacy Program: Sturbridge

Sturbrige, MA, October 2 – 4th, 2026, with Epilepsy Foundation New England. Are you or do you know a teen that loves to advocate for epilepsy. Jointhe Epilepsy Foundation New England for an intensive weekend...

Oct 6

Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future

University of Massachusetts Lowell, October 6th, 2026. The University of Massachusetts’ Lowell School of Education Fall Symposium is Special Education in Massachusetts: Past, Present, and Future. KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: Deputy Commissioner Curtin, Department of Elementary and...

Oct 16

Dyslexia Conference in Boston

Boston Univeristy with online Options, October 16th, 2026, with The Dyslexia Foundation. The 2026 theme will be Dyslexia in Schools: ADHD, Anxiety and Dyslexia. More speaker and workshop information will be available Summer 2026. *...

Oct 16

Mental Health First Aid Training

Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers.  Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...

Oct 21
-Oct 22

“A View from All Sides” Family Support Training Conference

Framingham, MA, with Virtual Options Available, October 21st & 22nd, 2026. The A View from All Sides Conferences offers in-person and virtual sessions, networking opportunities, and exhibitors and resources from across the state. Both days...

Oct 21

Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference

Pittsfield, MA, October 21st, 2026, with Families Like Ours. Whether you’re a parent, educator, healthcare provider, employer, neighbor, friend, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this conference may be for you. Have you...

Oct 24

Transition Conference: The Transition Journey

Framingham, MA, October 24th, 2026. The Arc of Massachusetts 2026 Transition Conference theme is Transition Journeys 2026: Tools for Today, Hope for Tomorrow. This full‑day conference is designed for families of children with intellectual and...

Oct 26

Providers’ Council of Massachusetts Annual Conference

Boston, MA, October 26th, 2026. The Providers’ Council is the largest statewide membership association for community-based organizations providing social, rehabilitation, education and health care services.2026 Theme: Unshaken in Purpose.• Celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the...

Nov 11

Mental Health First Aid Training

Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers.  Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...

Dec 11

Mental Health First Aid Training

Danvers, MA, through December 2026, with the Northeast Arc. Trainings will be held monthly in person at NeArc headquarters in Danvers.  Learn skill how you can help help adults, including those with disabilities, facing mental...