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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 16

Guardianship & Conservatorship Planning

Webinar, June 16th, 2026, 5:30 p.m. Plan for the future of your special needs child.Learn about the differences between guardianship and conservatorship, the responsibilities involved, and how these legal supports can help protect and advocate...

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

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,...

Jun 23

To Apply or Not to Apply? The Realities of Grant Writing

Webinar, July 23rd, 2026, with Deaf Inc., of Boston. Have you found yourself wondering if your deaf organization or program should apply for certain grants? During this session, Darian B. Gambrell, Executive Director of DEAF,...

Jun 24

Disability Law Center Community Conversations

Boston, MA, June 24th, 2026. Each year, DLC asks the disability community about the legal issues that matter most. They want to hear your concerns and work together to create positive change. Boston – Wednesday,...

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 25

Disability Legislative Luncheon: Leominster

Leominster, MA, June 25th, 2026. The Massachusetts Department of Developmental Disability Services North Central Citizens Advisory Board invites you to a Legislative Luncheon. The topic will be A Team to Carry Onwith Keynote Speaker: Alex...

Jun 25

Disability Law Center Community Conversations

Brockton, MA, June 25th, 2026. Each year, DLC asks the disability community about the legal issues that matter most. They want to hear your concerns and work together to create positive change. Boston – Wednesday,...

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 8

Disability Law Center Community Conversations

Virtual, July 8th, 2026. Each year, DLC asks the disability community about the legal issues that matter most. They want to hear your concerns and work together to create positive change. Boston – Wednesday, June...

Jul 15

Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration: Boston

Boston City Hall Plaza, July 15th, 2026, 12 – 2 p.m. Join the Boston Disability Commission, local organizations, and the disability community to celebrate the 35th anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities...

Jul 16

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,...

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 20

Financing Future Goals for People with Disabilities

Webinar, August 20th,  with The Bridge Center of Bridgewater. Free and open to all. Part of their Caring for Family Members with Disabilities financial serices. Planning for the future of a loved one with disabilities...

Aug 20

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,...

Sep 17

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,...

Sep 17

Government Programs for Seniors with Disabilities

Webinar, September 17th, 2026, with The Bridge Center of Bridgewater. Free and open to all. Part of their Caring for Family Members with Disabilities financial serices. Planning for the future of a loved one with...

Oct 8

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...

Oct 15

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,...

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...

Nov 19

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,...