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...
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...
Transition Timeline & Tips for the Journey
Webinar, April 29th, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts.. We all go through it, but the path to becoming an adult is different for each of us. For families of teens with IDD or autism, the...
Disability Transition Planning Community Drop In
Barre, MA, April 30th, 2026, with the Seven Hills Family Support Center. All are welcome. Are you a parent or caregiver of an individual with Intellectual Disabilities and/or Autism between the ages of 18-22? What...
Moving to Young Adulthood: Social Security & Social Security Disability
Webinar, May 2nd, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. Presented by Advocate Caitlin Thomas, LLC, BSN, RN Child & Adult Social Security Disability Representation. Caitlin will discuss: Best practices for age 18 +...
Thinking About Your Future & Your Loved One’s Future
Webinar, May 5th, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. his session helps families plan for the long-term security of their loved ones with special needs. Participants will learn:* Financial planning basics for families*...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, May 7th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Innovative Housing Solutions for Life After High School
Watertown, MA, May 7th, 2026, 8:30 a.m., with the Transition Center at Perkins School for the Blind. A special half-day, in-person transition event focused on planning for life after high school. A meaningful morning of...
Alternative Options Post High School Fair
Brookline, MA, May 9th, 2026, with the Brookline Teen Center. Free. Designed for high school students, families, young adults, parents, therapists, school counselors, college counselors, and community members to explore alternatives to college. * Discover...
Lunchtime Advocacy Roundtable for Massachusetts’ Families
Webinars, May 12th – June 9th, 2026, presented by the Massachusetts’ Family Leadership Series. Every month, participants network with community members to share advocacy successes/struggles, share resources, and discuss hot topics. This virtual meeting meets...
Hear About a Massachusetts’ Bureau of Special Education Appeals Win
Webinars, May 12th, 2026, with the Parent Professional Advocacy League of Massachusetts. PPAL workshops are meant for parents, caregivers, family members, individuals, family partners, and/or peer leaders with experience supporting children with emotional, behavioral, or...
Charting the LifeCourse Series – Using LifeCourse Tools to Create an Effective Individual Support Plan (ISP)
Webinars, through – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...
Neurodiversity Employment Symposium
Stoughton, MA, and livestream option, May 13th, 2026, with the League School of Walpole, MA. Registration deadline is May 8th. The Neurodiversity Employment Symposium, where a gathering of speakers and panelists will discuss how to...
Estate Planning for Parents
Webinar, May 13th, 2026, with the Charles River Center in Needham, MA. This session dives deeper into estate planning considerations for families with children with special needs. Participants will learn about:· Documents to consider for...
Understanding & Navigating the Current Landscape of Health Insurance for People with Disabilities
Webinar, May 14th, 2026, with October 23rd, 2023, with Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health and the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disabilities, UMass Chan Medical School, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center. * Health Insurance...
Disability Transition-to-Adult Resource Fair: Devens
Devens, MA, May 18th, 2026, 1 – 6 p.m, hosted by Seven Hills North Central Family Support Center. Building Community Transition Fair. Looking for support, guidance, and community as you or your loved one prepares...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy: May 19th Topic: Self-Direction in Action: Real Stories of Choice, Control, and Outcomes That Work Hear real stories from people using self-direction...
Unraveling the Mysteries of Guardianship Alternatives
Webinar, May 20th, 2026. Join the Guardianship Alternatives and Innovation Network (GAIN) for an online panel discussion “Unraveling the Mysteries of Guardianship Alternatives.” A community conversation with people who live it. * This discussion will...
Disability Housing Options
Webinar, May 21st, 2026, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers, other service providers,...
Disability Housing Options
Webinar, May 21st, 2026, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers, other service providers,...
Legislative Breakfast with The Providers of Central Massachusetts
Worcester, MA, May 28th, 2026. Free. Hosted by Venture Community Services of Sturbridge, MA. Join the Providers of Central Massachusetts for our 35th Annual Legislative Breakfast. This year’s theme, “Staying the Course,” reflects a critical...
Special Needs Kids Protection Planning Workshop
Westford, MA, May 28th, 2026, with We Rock The Spectrum. If something happened to you tomorrow, would your kids be protected? It’s a small investment of time, but an essential investment in your family. Kids...
Family Leadership Story Hour
Virtual Event, June 1st, 2026, with the Massachusetts Developmental Disabilities Council Listen to the story of a Family Leadership Series graduate. Hear what compelled her and her son, John, to advocate for inclusion within school...
Charting the LifeCourse Series
Webinar, January 14th – June 2026, with The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services, The Arc of Massachusetts, and the Institute for Community Inclusion. The LifeCourse in Action webinars are presented in English on Zoom with live,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, June 10th & 17th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, July 30th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, August 20th & 27th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, September 10th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Statewide Commission on Disability Meeting
Webinar, October 8th, 2026, with the Massachusetts Office on Disability. Join the Massachusetts Office on Disability (MOD) to learn about MOD’s support and resources for local Commissions on Disability (COD), including new initiatives; meet other...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, October 15th & 22nd, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s “Advanced” Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 5th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is designed for people who want to advocate for increased access in their community and those who...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...
Advocacy for Changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to Comply with the Real Lives Law
Webinar meetings throughout 2026, with the Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy Join the conversation about Massachusetts Alliance for 21st Century Disability Policy (MA21) advocacy for changes to MA DDS Self-Directed Services to...
Disability Housing Options
Webinars, every third Thursday of the month, with the Disability Resource Center at Work, Inc., in Dorchester. The Housing Options Workshop is open to anyone interested in learning about low-income housing options in Massachusetts. Non-consumers,...
Massachusetts Office on Disability’s Accessibility Compliance Webinar
Virtual Events, November 12th & 19th, 2026. Beginner CAM Training: Beyond Wheelchair Ramps. The MOD’s Community Access Monitor (CAM) Training is a three-part training series on surveying buildings for accessibility and advocating for accessibility compliance...