Kodi Lee Gives Back Family Support Grant
Deadline to Apply is May 13th, 2026. For autistic self-advocates over the age of 13 living in the United States. The Flutie Foundation can provide grants to autism self-advocates 15 years of age and older...
Easterseals MA Adaptive Swim: Worcester
Worcester, MA, through June 28th, with Easterseals Massachusetts. Free. Accessible swim sessions the first Saturday and last Sunday of each month from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Session 1: Ages 5-12 (2:00-2:45 p.m.) Session 2: Ages 13+ and adults (3:00-3:45...
Inclusive Swim Training & Competitive Swim for Children and Adults
Wellesley, MA, January – June, 2026, with Wellesley S.T.A.R.S. (Striving to Advance Recreational Services). Open to surrounding towns and communities. Wellesley S.T.A.R.S., Inc. offers comprehensive swim training and a competitive swim program for children and...
Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental & Related Disabilities (LEND) Program
The deadline to submit applications for the 2026/27 academic year is May 8, 2026, With the E.K. Shriver Center / UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester. This Fellowship program is designed for clinicians, self-advocates, individuals...
NAMI Massachusetts Family-to-Family Mental Health Support: Cape Ann Communities
Webinar Series for Families in the Greater Cape Ann, MA, communities, Winter & Spring 2026, with the National Alliance for Mental Health (NAMI) Cape Ann Massachusetts Chapter. The course provides family caretakers with education about...
Accessible Martial Arts Virtual Classes with Easterseals MA
On line, Winter 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 all ages.**Registration...
Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program for Individuals w/ Paraplegia or Quad/Tetraplegia from Spinal Cord Injury or Disorder
With SCIboston. SCIboston has announted the continuation of its quality of life grant program for individuals with a spinal cord injury or disorder and will rename it The Travis Roy Legacy Grant Program. The Travis Roy...
Inclusive Sing Along Chorus in Lexington for Adults
Lexington, MA, February 2nd – June 3rd, 2026, with the Special Needs Arts Program (SNAP). Participants should be 23-80 years of age. There are two sets of rehearsals. One group meets on Mondays from 6:30-8:00...
Sensory-Friendly Swim Hour: Springfield
Springfield, MA, February – June, 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...
Special Olympics Pickleball Clinics: Mashpee
Mashpee, MA, February – May 2026. Pickleball clinic offered for athletes ages 15 and over, no prior experience needed. Clinic will occur on Wednesday evenings, from 6 pm to 7 pm, February 4th through May...
Special Olympics Aquatics: Worcester
Worcester, MA, Sundays, March – June 2026, with the Seven Hill Family Support Center.A traditional competitive swim team that practices skills, achieves goals, and races for medals. Requires a commitment to weekly practices, assessment rounds,...
Miracle League Baseball for Adults
Acton, MA, Spring 2026. The Miracle League of Massachusetts’ Adult Miracle League program is for athletes 22 and older. * The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and...
Miracle League Baseball for Youth & Teens
Acton, MA, Spring 2026. The Miracle League of Massachusetts’ Miracle League Youth program is for athletes ages 22 and under.* The Miracle League of Massachusetts is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to helping children and...
Adaptive Rock Climbing in Western Massachusetts
Hadley, MA, Winter & Spring 2026, 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.
Inclusive Junior Piranhas Swim Team: Wakefield
Wakefield/Medford, MA, March 8th – June 7th, 2026, with Communitas of Wakefield. For swimmers ages 6 – 12 who have a desire to improve their skills and have some fun in the pool- come join...
Learn Floortime & Support Your Child’s Development
Webinar Series, March 11th – May 27th, 2026, with Acton/Boxborough Community Education. In this DIR/Floortime™ workshop, parents will learn DIR® techniques that focuses on the child-parent (or caregiver) relationship as the heart of learning and...
American Sign Language Classes for Youth: Beverly
Beverly, MA, March – May, 2026, with theThe Children’s Center for Communication. For ages 6 – 10 and 11 – 15. There are a variety of ability levels available to choose from.ASL 101 – This...
Special Artists Art Classes for Youth, Teens & Adults: Lexington
Lexington, MA, and virtual, March 14th – May 9th, with Special Needs Art Program (SNAP). Each of the classes has a ZOOM option, in which a limited number of students can participate from home by connecting...
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: •...
Unified Track & Field: Athol
Athol, MA, March 17th – June 14th, 2026, with Athol Royalston School District. Unified Track and Field is a special Olympic event that seeks to promote social inclusion by pairing athletes of similar ability in...
Adaptive Art Classes: Brighton
Boston/Brighton, March – June, 2026, with Franciscan Children’s Adaptive Sports. All abilities welcome. Adaptive Art at the YMCA is an inclusive, welcoming class where children of all abilities can explore creativity through a variety of...
S.P.O.R.T. Program Inclusive Volleyball: Belmont
Belmont, MA, March 23 – June 1st, 2026. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) inlclusive walking is for all ability levels for athletes 8 and older.* A Belmont Recreation Department Program, Belmont/Watertown...
S.P.O.R.T. Program Special Olympic Swim Team: Belmont
Belmont, MA, March – May, 2026. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) offers this competitive swim team for those with special needs ages 8 and older.S.P.O.R.T. offers year round programs which provides...
S.P.O.R.T. Special Olympics Tennis: Belmont
Belmont, MA, March 24th – June 2, 2026. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) Tennis is a sport for all ability levels for athletes 8 to adult.* A Belmont Recreation Department Program,...
Special Education Forum for Parents & Caregivers
Virtual Events, the last Wednesday of each month, through June 25th, 2026, with .Autism Connections of Western Massachusetts. The Special Education Forum is an opportunity for parents and caregivers of students on IEPs to share...
Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1 & 2: Ashburnham
Ashburnham, MA, March 28th – May 9th, 2026. Level 1 Class. Young athletes program for athletes ages 6 to 12. Program will be held on Saturday mornings from 11:00 am to 11:45 am. This program will...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Braintree
Braintree, MA, March 28th – May 2nd, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1 & 2: Amherst
Amherst, MA, March 29th – May 3rd, 2026. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages 2 to 7 years old. Level 2 is for ages 6 – 12 years old.
Massachusetts Young Athletes Level 1. Young Athletes introduces basic sport and motor skills, like running, jumping, balancing, kicking, throwing and locomotor movements.
* Children of all abilities take part.
Massachusetts Young Athletes Level 2. When a child becomes comfortable with the Level 1 Young Athletes activities, they can then transition to participate with a Level 2 program.
* Children ages 6-12 with and without intellectual disabilities are eligible to participate.
* Level 2 classes focus on individual sport skill development and early game play concepts.
* A variety of sports can be covered during a Level 2 program such as track & field, soccer, basketball, tennis, volleyball, floorball and flag football.
* Special Olympics allows for a little bit of overlap in age groups, so a child can participate wherever they feel most comfortable.
* Once a child is ready, they can join a team sport with one of their community programs as early as age 8.
To register or for more information, visit Special Olympics Massachusetts www.specialolympicsma.org/play-sports/find-sports-programs-near-you and scroll to your chosen event, or contact contact Ops@SpecialOlympicsMA.org
Special Olympics Soccer Skills: Amherst
Amherst, MA, March 29th – May 3rd, 2026. Soccer skills program for athletes ages 9 to 15. Program will occur on Sunday mornings at UMass Amherst – 3/29, 4/12, 4/19, 4/26 and 5/3 (skipping 4/5).To...
Indonesian Kung-Fu for Special Needs Ages 6 – 12: Northhampton
Northhampton, MA, Spring 2026, with Whole Children Milestones. For ages 6 – 12 with special needs. In Indonesian Kung-Fu, or “Silat”, students learn both physical and verbal self-defense and martial arts skills, with a focus...
Inclusive “Joyful Chorus” for All Ages
Northampton, MA, Spring 2026, with Whole Children / Milestones. For all ages. The concert unites singers with and without disabilities of all ages to work toward the common goal of performing in concert.* Youth, peers,...
Yoga Dance Class for Special Needs: Northhampton
Northampton, MA, Spring 2026, with Whole Children / Milestones. For ages 16+ with special needs.* Move to the sounds of fabulous music at your own pace to improve flexibility, strength, and balance. Experience a reduction...
Boundaries & Relationships for Teens & Young Adults with Special Needs
Northampton, MA, Spring, 2026, with Whole Children / Milestones of Western MA. For ages 18+ with special needs. Boundaries and Relationships class provides students with the building blocks of creating relationships of all types and understanding...
Challenger Youth Baseball in Attleboro
Attleboro, MA, Spring/Summer 2026, with Attleboro Youth Baseball: The Challenger Division is an adaptive baseball program for individuals with physical and intellectual challenges from the ages of 5-18 or up to 22 if still enrolled...
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...
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. *...
Inclusive Buddy Ball in Haverhill
Haverhill, MA, Spring 2026, with the Riverside Bradford Baseball League. Please check with the host for exact dates of this program. The Buddy Ball Division is for children ages 5-21 with various cognitive or physical...
Youth Wheelchair Track: West Roxbury
West Roxbury, MA, April 4th – 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...
Adaptive Track for Ages 5 – 21 in Boston/Brighton
Boston, MA, April 4th – June 6th, 2026, with the Adaptive Sports Program at Franciscan Children. Looking for a way to help your child thrive and achieve their athletic potential? Join the Franciscan Adaptive Track...
Champions Division Inclusive Hockey in Weymouth
Weymouth, MA, Spring 2026, with the Champions Division of Weymouth Street Hockey League’s. A Street Hockey division for kids with with disabilities. You don’t have to live in Weymouth to play in that division. The...
Inclusive Circuit Training for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April 6th – June 22nd, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Build strength, balance, and cardio in this dynamic class. Move through stations that challenge your muscles, boost endurance,...
TOPSoccer in North Reading
North Reading, MA, April 6th – June 1st, 2026, with Andover Soccer Association and North Reading Youth Soccer. Open to all players from communities in Northeast MA. There is no fee to register and play....
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...
Inclusive Yoga for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. A slow flow yoga class that encompasses meditation, gentle movements, and breathing exercises to relax and rejuvenate the mind...
Inclusive Arts & Crafts for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Explore foundational art concepts while exploring new mediums and creating personal works of art.* Opportunity for people of all...
Inclusive Walking Club for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Join the new MMA walking group. Meet at Forest Ridge and walk on all surfaces and inclines.* Participants must...
Pre-Employment Transition Services Employment Preparation Workshop Series
Virtual Series, Spring & Summer 2025. The Boston Center for Independent Living’s Pre-Employment Transition Services is hosting four-week employment preparation workshop series. Eligibility: Youth (ages 14–21) with disabilities who are in high school or a...
Inclusive Bowling for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Strike up a new friendship by beating your own best score. This is a non-competitive group.* The group does a...
Inclusive Music for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Warm up your vocals with some classic songs and grab the beat with some percussion instruments.* Minute Man Arc serves...
S.P.O.R.T. Inclusive Powerlifting: Belmont
Belmont, MA, April – May 2026. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) Tennis is a sport for all ability levels. This powerlifting program for ages 16+ .* A Belmont Recreation Department Program,...
Adaptive Dance & Movement in Western Mass
Chicopee, MA, Sept-June 2025-2026 Season, Dance & Movement program with CHD’s All In: Barrier Free Recreation. Adaptive dance and movement program for ages 4-22 (with some wiggle room). All In partners with Ohana School of...
Adaptive Rowing in Holyoke
Holyoke, MA, April 9th – May 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...
Inclusive Cooking for Teens & Young Adults: Concord
Concord, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Minute Man Arc. For ages 16+ with disabilities. Warm up your skills this winter. Join this Cooking Club to explore kitchen basics, try cozy winter recipes, and...
Challenger Youth Baseball & Softball in Plymouth
Plymouth, MA, April l- June 2026, with the Plymouth Youth Baseball & Softball. Free. Plymouth Team Challenger is for children ages 7-12. It is an adaptive co-ed baseball team for individuals with physical and developmental...
Special Olympics “Young Athletes” Level 1 & 2: Marion
Marion/Wareham, April 11th – May 16th, 2026. Level 1 & 2. Tabor Academy and Special Olympics Massachusetts are partnering to host a Young Athletes program.* The Level 1 group will be for children ages 2-6...
Special Olympics Soccer Skills Center: East Boston
East Boston, MA, Spring 2026. Soccer skills program for athletes between 8 and 22 years of age. Program will be held in East Boston on Saturday afternoons from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm, starting April...
Special Olympics Basketball Skills Center: Needham
Needham, MA, April 11th – May 30th, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 13 and older. Program will be held in Needham on Saturdays from 1pm to 2pm, starting April 11th through May 30th...
Special Olympics Basketball Skills Center: Roxbury
Roxbury, MA, April 11th – June 13th, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes between 8 and 15 years of age. No prior experience required. Program will be held in Roxbury on Saturday mornings from 11:00...
Special Olympics Track & Field Event: Williamstown
Williams College, Williamstown, MA, April 12th – May 10th, 2026.Track and field program for athletes between 5 and 15 years of age. Program will be held on Sunday afternoons from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM,...
Special Olympics Tennis with the MetroWest Flyers
Framingham, MA, Spring, 2026, with the Framingham Recreation Separtment. Free. Framingham Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Special Olympics Massachusetts, provide year-round sports training and competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for all children and...
Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1: Waltham
Waltham, MA, April 12th – May 17th, 026. Level 1 Class. Young athletes program for ages 2 to 7 in focusing on fine motor skills and activities. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from...
Special Olympics Track & Field: Westwood
Westwood, MA, April 12th – June 14th, 2026. Track and field skills program for athletes ages 6 to 12 in Westwood. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from 10:30 am to 11:30 am, starting...
Special Olympics Young Athletes: Westwood
Westwood, MA, April 12 – June 13th, 2026. Young athletes program for ages 2 to 7 in Westwood focusing on fine motor skills and activities. Program will be occur on Sunday mornings from 9:30 am...
S.P.O.R.T. Program Inclusive Track: Belmont
Belmont, MA, April 12th – May 31s, 2026. The Belmont/Watertown S.P.O.R.T. (Special Programs Organized for Recreation Time) Unified Sports Special Olympics Baseball is divided into teams based on skill assessments. For all ability levels for...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: South Boston
South Boston, MA, April 12th – June 14th, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID),...
Special Olympics Sports Basketball Skill Center: South Boston
South Boston, MA, April 12th – June 14th, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes ages 8 to 15. Program will be held on Sunday mornings from 10 am to 11 am, starting January 18th through...
Inclusive/Adaptive Punching for Empowerment
Medway, MA, April – June, 2026, with the Medway Parks and Recreation Department. For ages 10+. Adaptive & Inclusive program for athletes with disabilities. Join Nick Conner from Sweet Science Metrowest Boxing in this adaptive...
Challenger Baseball: Bellingham
Bellingham, MA, April thru June, 20263, with Bellingham Youth Baseball. The Little League Challenger Division is a Little League experience for all youth with mental and/ or physical disabilities, ages 6 – high school/22 with...
Inclusive TOPSoccer: Danvers
Danvers, MA, April – HYne 2026, ith Danvers Youth Socccer. DYS TOPSoccer (aka Special Kickers) is a developmental program for children with cognitive learning disabilities, with an emphasis on building skills, being active, developing sportsmanship, and...
Inclusive Drum Circle: Northampton
Northampton, MA, April & May 2026, with CHD’s All In Barrier Free Recreation. Join All In & local musician and educator I-SHEA Shaikly for six sessions / 60 minutes of hand drumming for healing, stress...
Adaptive Cycling for All Ages & Abilities: Hadley
Hadley, MA, April 17th- May 29th, 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...
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...
BEYONDTOPS Soccer for Special Needs
Wilmington, MA, April 18th – June 6th, 2026, with BeyondTops. For ages 4 – 18 with special Needs. Beyond TOPS is a 501c3 non profit organization whose sole purpose is to integrate children with mental and...
Special Olympics Pickleball: Peabody
Peabody, MA. April – May, 2026. Pickleball clinics offered for athletes ages 16 and over, no prior experience needed.* Pickleball is a racket or paddle sport. Two players or four players use a smooth-faced paddle...
Little League Challenger Baseball: Medway
Medway, MA, April 18th – May 16th, 2026, with edway Youth Baseball – Challenger Division, Spring 2026. Any individual with a physical or intellectual disability may participate. If an individual can participate in the traditional...
Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1 & 2: Springfield
Springfield, MA, April 18th – May 23rd, 2026. Level 1 & 2 Classes Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID),...
Special Olympics Young Athletes – Level 1: Lawrence
Lawrence, MA, April 19th – June 21st, 2026. Young Athletes Level 1 Class. Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages...
Special Olympics Basketball Skill for Ages 13+: Lawrence
Lawrence, MA, April 19th – June 21st, 2026. Basketball skills program for athletes 13 and older, no prior experience needed. Program will be in Lawrence on Sunday mornings from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, starting...
Special Olympics Young Athletes Level 1 & 2: Southborough
Southborough, April 19th – May 17th, 2026. Level 1 & 2 Classes Special Olympics Massachusetts Level 1 Young Athletes is an inclusive sport and play program for children with and without intellectual disabilities (ID), ages...
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...