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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 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...

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 6
-Aug 14

Athlete & Caregiver Inclusive Fitness: Burlington

Burlington, MA, July 6th – August 14th, 2026, with the Burlington Recreation Department. For Ages 12+ with a disability and their caregiver. The Caregiver & Me small group classes are designed so that the neurodivergent...

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,...

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...

Aug 14

Train the Trainer for Human Guide & Vision Loss Sensitivity

Holyoke MA & Virtual Group, Applications Due by August 14th, 2026 for August/September program. With the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). * Train the...

Aug 19
-Jun 16

Grupo de Apoyo Familia

Virtual vía Zoom: mensualmente, hasta 2027, con Bridgewell Family Support Center, Peabody, MA. Presentado por: Heidi Suriel, Administradora de Casos de Apoyo Familiar. Un grupo de apoyo en español para padres y cuidadores de niños y adultos...

Aug 19

Pathways to Friendship Disability Workshop

Webinar, August 19, 2026, with the Arc of Massachusetts. Supporting Friendship:A Presentation for Parents and Caregivers. Frienships matter, there is nothingmore human than our need for connection and relationships. Understand why friendship is essential for...

Aug 19

Profound Autism Support Group for Parents

North Andover, August 15, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...

Aug 20

Holding on to Faith When it Feels Impossible

Webinar, August 20th, 2026, with Autism Navigation Solutions in Stoughton. Part of their Caregiver Connection Series 2026 Webinar series. If you are caregiver to someone with autism, living in constant “What do I do next?”...

Aug 26

Caring for the Caregiver

Southbridge, MA, August 26, 2026, with Seven Hills South Valley Family Support Center. Free. 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm English and Spanish speaking caregivers welcome. Take a well-deserved break and join a special evening created...

Sep 1

ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton

Virtual, September 1, 2026, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2026, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...

Sep 2
-Jun 2

Disability Support Group for Adult Caregivers

Virtual Support Groups, with the Bridgewell Center of Peabody, MA. The first Wednesday of each month Caregivers of adult with an intellectual disability meet monthly to share successes, challenges, questions – And also the knowledge...

Sep 8
-Sep 9

Transition to Adult Disability Info

Virtual Group, September 8th & 9th, 2026, with the Statewide Director for Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS).  A monthly virtual Caregiver Support Group for anyone working with...

Sep 13

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day with the Red Sox

Fenway Park, Boston, September 13th, 2026, with SCIboston. Join in with SCIboston in raising awareness for spinal cord injury at the Red Sox vs. Royals game for Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day at Fenway Park.*ADA...

Sep 16

Profound Autism Support Group for Parents

North Andover, August 15, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...

Sep 16

Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Day At the State House

Massachusetts State House, Boston, September 16, 2026, with SCIboston. Join in with SCIboston in raising awareness for spinal cord injury. Featuring:– a Spotlight on the Thomas P. Kennedy SCI Trust Fund— Which has awarded $6M+...

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 6

“Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference

Norwood, MA, with Virtual Opportunties, October 6th, 2026, with Vision and Vision Loss Services at the Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS). “Focus” on Vision Impairment & Blindness Conference  – Meeting the Needs of Individuals with Intellectual...

Oct 6

ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton

Virtual, October 6, 2026, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2026, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Effective Strategies for Promoting Emotion Regulation at Home with the Yale Child Study Center.This monthly,...

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

Profound Autism Support Group for Parents

North Andover, October 21, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...

Nov 3

ADHD Parent Support Group in Northampton

Virtual, November 3, 2026, 6:30, p.m., and the first Tuesday of each month through 2026, with Valley ADHD. Free. Topic: Drop in Discussion Group.This monthly, education and support group is for parents and caregivers of...

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...

Nov 18

Profound Autism Support Group for Parents

North Andover, November 18th, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...

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...

Dec 16

Profound Autism Support Group for Parents

North Andover, December 16, 2026, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...

Jan 20

Profound Autism Support Group for Parents

North Andover, January 20, 2027, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...

Feb 17

Profound Autism Support Group for Parents

North Andover, February 17, 2027, with the Northeast Arc. The Northeast Arc offers a wide variety of programs including Autism Services, Day Habilitation, Deaf Services, Early Intervention, Employment Services, Family Support, Personal Care Assistance, Recreation,...