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Apr 21
-Jun 26

TOPSoccer in Wrentham

Wrentham, MA, April – June 26, 2026, with the King Philip Soccer Association. Free. The Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer) is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities, developed by US...

Mar 17
-Sep 15

Adaptive Swim & Open Swim in Greater Boston

Dorchester, Roxbury, West Roxbury, through September 2026, with BCYF aquatics. Designed for swimmers who may have struggled in traditional classes but thrive with extra attention and a slower pace. This program welcomes individuals with: •...

Apr 1
-Jul 1

Challenger Baseball for Adults

Shrewsbury, MA, Spring/Summer 2026, with the Shrewsbury Little League.  You do not have to be a Shrewsbury resident to participate. The Adult/Senior Challenger Program is an adaptive baseball program open to any individual with an...

Apr 1
-Jul 31

Challenger Baseball in Woburn for Youth & Adults

Woburn, MA, April 1st – July 31st, 2026, with Woburn Little League/ Challenger Baseball. Free. Woburn League Challenger Division enables players, boys and girls, ages 4 and above, and and Adult League, offers those with physical...

Apr 1
-Jun 30

Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Burlington

Andover / Burlington, MA, April – June 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department.  In partnership with Burlington’s Disability Access Commission and Ironstone Farm – thirty minute private lessons at Ironstone Farm therapeutic riding program. *...

Apr 11
-Jun 30

TOPSoccer – Lexington

Lexington MA United Soccer Club, Spring 2026. TOPS (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a community based program that is designed to meet the needs of children and young adults that have physical and/or intellectual...

Apr 17
-Sep 30

Inclusive Challenger Baseball: North Shore

Lynn, Massachusettds, through September 30th, 2026. The Alice O’Neil Challenger Little Leaguer division was established in Lynn over 20 years ago as a separate division of Little League Baseball to enable boys and girls with...

Apr 19
-Jul 19

Beep Baseball for Those with Vision Impairments: Medford

Medford, MA, April 19th – July 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s new beep baseball program, the Boston Strong, is an opportunity for individuals with a visual impairment to learn and...

Apr 29
-Jun 30

Challenger Baseball/Softball in Foxboro & Norwood

Foxborough & Norwood, MA, April – June, 2026. Norwood Challenger Sports, with support from Norwood Little League and Foxborough Youth Baseball, offers baseball/softball for children and adults with intellectual and physial challenges ages 6 –...

May 2
-Aug 2

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Burlington

Burlington, MA, May 2nd – August 1st, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will...

May 3
-Jun 28

Bambino Buddy Ball in Quincy

Quincy, MA, May & June 2026. Free. For players with physical and/or mental challenges, regardless of ability. Sunday afternoons, May through June. Age requirements: 5 years old to 19 years old for players; 12 years...

May 3
-Jul 26

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Danvers

Danvers, MA, May 3 – July 26th, 2026.   Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program...

May 5
-Aug 11

Inclusive Music Therapy for All Ages: Wakefield

Wakefield, MA, may 5th – August 11th, 2026, with Communitas in Wakefield, MA. For ages 16 through adult with all disabilities. These music therapy groups led by Roman Music Therapy are a unique musical place for...

May 5
-Jul 21

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dorchester

Dorchester, MA, May 5 – July 21st, 2026. Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field.* The 12-week program will...

May 5
-Jul 21

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Newton

Newton, MA, May 5 – July 21st, Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 12-week program will encompass...

May 6
-Jul 29

Special Olympics Train 4 Life Fitness: Dartmouth

Dartmouth, MA, May 6 – July 229th, 2026.   Train 4 Life is designed to support athletes aged 18 and older in achieving their full potential, both on and off the field. The 8-week program...

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...

May 9
-Jun 30

Inclusive Buddy Ball in Greenfield

Greenfield, MA, May 9th – June 20th, 2026, with the Greenfield Recreation Department. Free. Buddy Baseball is a program for children and adults with disabilities, ages 6  – 18+. Each player has a peer Buddy...

May 16
-Aug 16

Youth Wheelchair Track: West Roxbury

West Roxbury, MA, through August 15th, 2026, with Adaptive Sports New England. Adaptive Sports New England’s track program is held on a weekly basis with experienced coaches who can aid athletes in improving their racing...

May 21
-Sep 24

Accessible Martial Arts Virtual Classes with Easterseals MA

On line, Spring & Summer, 2026, Thursdays, with Easterseals MA. The Accessible Martial Arts Program is for people with and without disabilities who want to learn and practice self-defense, stretching, exercise, and relaxation techniques.* For...

May 23
-Aug 7

Adaptive Rowing in Holyoke

Holyoke, MA, May – August, 28th, 2026, by appointment only, with the State of Massachusetts DCR Universal Access Program. Join the Universal Access Program for adaptive rowing on the Connecticut River in Holyoke. This program,...

May 24
-Sep 8

Accessible Beaches & Beach Wheelchairs Across Massachusetts

Accessible Beaches/Beach Wheelchairs in Massachusetts. Find beach mats to the water, sand beach wheelchairs and floating beach wheelchairs in Massachusetts state parks with the DCR Universal Access Program. Contact the beach or park in advance...

May 25
-Sep 8

Accessible Pools & Spray Decks Across Massachusetts

Accessible Swimming Pools, Spray Decks and Wading Pools at Massachusetts’ State Parks. The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Universal Access Program provides outdoor recreation opportunities in Massachusetts state parks for visitors of all abilities.*...

May 26
-Aug 7

Inclusive TOPSoccer: Methuen

Methuen, MA. Fall registration for grades 3-8 closes July 6. Grades PreK-2 closes August 7. TOPSoccer (The Outreach Program for Soccer) is a recreational sports program for children and adults with intellectual, emotional, or physical...

May 30
-Sep 30

Challenger Baseball in Danvers

Danvers, MA, May 30th – September 30th, 2026. The Danvers National Little League Challenger program Adaptive Baseball Program baseball is division designed to provide children and young adults with physical, developmental, or intellectual challenges the...

May 30
-Jun 30

Inclusive Baseball Buddies: Burlington

Burlington, MA, May – June 2026, with Burlington Baseball and Softball. Free. Baseball Buddies is a program for children/adults of all ages with intellectual and physical disabilities ages: 6 & Up. * Designed for children...

May 30
-Jun 30

Baseball Buddies: Burlington

Burlington, MA, May & June 2026, with the The James Gang (501C3 non profit). This is a 5 week program for all children and adults with physical and Intellectual disabilities. Its an inclusive baseball program...

Jun 2
-Oct 13

Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield

Springfield, MA, Spring & Summer, 2026, with the Kehillah Special Needs Program at the Springfield JCC. An hour of pool time set aside each week forKehillah friends who might benefit from a supportive, low-sensory swim...

Jun 5
-Aug 21

Adaptive Cycling for All Ages & Abilities: Hadley

Hadley, MA, June – August, 2026. Join the State of Massachusetts’ Universal Access Programs  adaptive cycling program in Hadley, run by their partner All Out Adventures. * They offer an array of cycles that can...

Jun 7
-Oct 25

Golfing with the Massachusetts Para-Golfers Association

Canton & Weston, MA, Summer & Fall, 2026. The Massachusetts ParaGolfer Association (MPGA) promotes recreational and competitive adaptive golf for players with visual impairments, amputations, loss of mobility, and spinal cord injuries. * MPGA provides...

Jun 7
-Aug 2

S.P.O.R.T. Inclusive Golf: Belmont

Belmont, MA, June – August, May 2026. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) provides activities for individuals with special needs. For ages 12. * Participants of all levels are welcome to enroll.*...

Jun 7
-Aug 16

TOPSoccer in Weymouth

Weymouth, MA, June – August 2026, with Weymouth Youth Soccer. he Outreach Program for Soccer (TOPSoccer or TOPS) is a program for children between 4 and 18 with diverse abilities. TOPS aims to foster physical,...

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 12
-Aug 15

CheerAbilities & Special Olympics Cheering: Brockton

Brockton, MA, Summer 2026, with Outlaw Cheer and Dance. The CheerAbilities Team is for children with special needs ages 3 and up. Now accepting registrations for their 14th season. Outlaw Cheer Rebels is the cheerabilities...

Jun 14
-Oct 5

Adaptive Sailing in Boston

Boston, MA, through October, 2026, with Community Boating. Community Boating’s nationally recognized Universal Access Program allows individuals to take responsibility for their learning, push themselves to overcome challenges, and experience the freedom sailing offers.* With...

Jun 15
-Sep 21

Adaptive Rock Climbing in Western Massachusetts

Hadley, MA, Summer 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation, Adaptive rock climbing meets the first and third Monday of each month, 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Open to anyone 4 years old and over with some upper body strength.
* Adaptive rock climbing equipment available for use at no charge.
* No more than 8 climbers allowed per session so space is very limited.
* Everyone entering the gym, including spectators and volunteers, must sign up through the Central Rock climbing website each time.|
* Participants may only be signed up for no more than 2 sessions at a time.
Fees apply, registration is required to the web icons below.

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 23
-Jun 26

Summer Equine Enrichment: Bridgewater

Bridgewater, MA, June 23 – 26, 2026, with Easterseals MA and the Bridge Center. Enjoy lots of 1:1 animal time alongside staff: Collaborate with your peers to design and ride your own obstacle course, create...

Jun 24
-Jul 30

“Skyline” Swim: Natick

Natick, MA, June 24th – July 30th, 2026, with the Skyline adaptive program at the Natick Parks and Recreation Department. Serving the Natick Community and surrounding towns with adaptive and inclusive programs for individuals with...

Jun 24
-Jul 2

All Stars Inclusive Skateboarding Clinic

Scituate, MA, June 29th – July 2nd, 2026, with the C.O.R.S.E. Foundation and the Scituate Recreation Deparment. This program may be full – please check with the host for more information. For those in grade...

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 25
-Jun 29

Youth Leadership Disability Forum: Boston

Boston, MA, June 25th – 29th, 2026, with Partners for Youth with Disabilities. Free. For youth and young adults with disabilities held annually in Massachusetts and other states across the country. YLF participants build leadership...

Jun 25
-Sep 1

Grant for Local New England Area Therapeutic Programs

Applications accepted June 1st – September 1st, 2026, with the Genesis Foundation in Boston. They offer a limited number of grants available to fund clinical, educational, and therapy programs for children and young adults with...

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

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

Sensory-Friendly Mornings at Revolutionary Spaces: Boston

Boston, MA, June 26th, 2026, with Revolutionary Spaces in Boston. Free for all visitors ages 18 and under. Revolutionary Spaces’ Sensory-Friendly Mornings at the Old State House offers special early open hours designed for visitors...

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...

Jun 27

Best Buddies Day with the Worcester Woo Sox

Worcester, MA, June 27th, 2026. Join Best Buddies at 4:05 PM on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for Best Buddies Day. Get to the ballpark early to catch pregame ceremonies highlighting Best Buddies. And don’t forget...

Jun 27

Sensory-Friendly “Toy Story 5” Movie

Littleton, MA, Epping, NH, Londonderry, NH, June 27th, 2026, with O’Neil Cinemas. For families affected by Autism or other disabilities. See a movie on the big screen with no loud noises and higher house lights...

Jun 27

Sensory Summer Inclusive Kickoff Day

Worcester, MA, June 27th, 2026, with Thrive Support and Advocacy. Thrive will bring families together for a fun-filled, sensory-friendly day of connection, community, and summer adventures. Enjoy:* games &, face painting* water tables* giveaways* meet...

Jun 27
-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 28

Acccessible Performances of “Mrs Doubtfire”

Worcester, MA, June 28th, 2026, American Sign Language. About the show: Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids.* American...

Jun 29
-Aug 10

Inclusive Sailing Programs for Those with Disabilities

East Boston, Summer 2026 classes, June 29th – August 10th, 2026, with Piers Park Sailing. Classes accommodate youth with disabilities age 6-22 who can enroll at a discounted rate in the Harbor Explorers, Science of...

Jul 1
-Aug 31

Therapeutic Horseback Riding: Burlington

Andover / Burlington, MA, July – August, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department.  In partnership with Burlington’s Disability Access Commission and Ironstone Farm – thirty minute private lessons at Ironstone Farm therapeutic riding program. *...

Jul 1
-Mar 3

Ask The Advocates! Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins

Virtual, with the Arc of Bristol County, the first Wednesday of each month. Ask The Advocates!Monthly Virtual Drop-Ins.  Do you have questions about the special education process? Wondering how to request evaluations from your student’s...

Jul 2
-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...

Jul 2
-Dec 3

Transition to Adulthood Disability Trainings

Webinars, the first Thursday of each month, with the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. Join Diomaris Nieves-Lopez and Jayleene Noyes, Transition Coordinators from the North Shore Area Office of the Department of Developmental Services (DDS),...

Jul 2
-Sep 3

Inclusive Dance & Movement: Chicopee

Northampton, MA,  Summer, 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation. Held on the first Thursday of each month. Dancers, regardless of ability, between the ages of 4-22 (with some wiggle room) will learn and...

Jul 4

“Morningstar Access” Boston Children’s Museum

Boston, MA, July 4th, 2026, 8 – 10 a.m., “Masks Optional” event. Morningstar AccessMorningstar Access offers children with special needs/medical needs the opportunity to visit the Museum at a time when there are only a...

Jul 4

Sensory-Friendly Fourth of July in Western Mass

Holyoke, MA, July 4th, 2026, with Jericho. Gather for an evening of reflection, community, and remembrance. Designed to be sensory-friendly and fireworks-free, the celebration offers a peaceful alternative to traditional holiday festivities.* As part of...

Jul 5

A Bug’s World Sensory-Friendly Morning

Providence, RI, July 5th, 2026, 8:00 – 9:00 am. A special sensory-friendly mornings an hour before the Roger Williams Zoo bug’s trail opens to the public.* Designed for those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and...

Jul 5
-Oct 31

Para Rowing Intake – New Participants Only

Brighton, through October 31st, 2026. With Community Rowing in Brighton. There are several Para programs offered at CRI that suit the needs of new, recreational, competitive & elite rowers with a wide range of physical...

Jul 6
-Jul 23

Inclusive & Adaptive Youth Swimming Lessons: Lexington

Lexington, MA, July 6th – 23rd, 2026. With the Town of Lexington Recreation Department .Adaptive swim lessons are designed for individuals ages 4 – 11 with a diagnosed disability or medical condition who require individualized...

Jul 6
-Aug 13

Inclusive Fitness Personal Training: Burlington

Burlington, MA, July 6th – August 14th, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. For Ages 12+ with a disabilit. Get your summer strength on – this program aims to help neurodivergent athletes and individuals withdisabilities...

Jul 6
-Aug 17

Autism Welcoming Drop In Groups for All Ages: Natick Mall

Natick Mall, MA, Mondays, July 6th – August 17th, 2026 ,with the Autism Alliance in Metrowest. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm – Autism Welcoming Center, Natick Mall, 2nd Floor. A drop-in, parent-supervised program for autistic children, teens,...