Social Skills: Learning Adventures
2026-02-04 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-11 16:00 - 17:30, 2026-02-18 16:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | Riverside Family Support Center, 6 Lincoln Knoll Lane, Suite 103, Burlington, MA, 01803, United States
Join us every Wednesday 4:00pm-5:30pm. In this class, we will explore and build upon a variety of life and social skills to prepare for the future, including: self-advocacy, communication, building relationships, & more. Reserve your spot today.

Meet with the RMV: Disability Placards and Real ID Information (IN PERSON)
2026-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, 345 Main Street, Wakefield, MA, 01880, United States
The Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) having a workshop on issues facing older drivers, their families, and caregivers. They will be focusing on:

Disability Placards and Plates – Information on obtaining a placard or plate and the laws governing them.

Real ID – Information on new federal and state requirements concerning driver’s license and ID card renewals.

This program is for Patrons ages 14+
Limited spots available. Registration is required.

Insurance 101: Navigating Behavioral Health, Autism, & Disability Coverage
2026-02-05 11:30 - 12:30
A training hosted by Communitas Family Support Center with Terri Farrell Senior Project Director at the Insurance Resource Center for Autism and Behavioral Health at UMass Chan Medical School.
The virtual event is focused on understanding the basics of insurance and navigating behavioral health coverage. It is open to anyone who is interested!
Contact Clare Tysz with any questions via e-mail at: ctysz@communitasma.org.

Guardianship 101
2026-02-05 13:00 - 14:00 | MGH Lurie Center for Autism, 1 Maguire Rd, Lexington, MA, 02421, United States
There is much to learn about decision-making options and protections for your child when approaching young adulthood/turning 18. The concept and process of guardianship of an adult can be daunting. This workshop offers information about alternative protections, what guardianship is, the different types and paths to guardianship, as well as how to prepare for guardianship. Participants will be provided with resource materials and referrals to legal experts. The parent and caregiver workshops are open to the public. The cost to attend is $35. Guardianship 101 is offered monthly on the first and third Thursday of the month. Additional workshops are available regarding Guardianship, Health, and Safety. For more information on workshop offerings visit https://www.massgeneral.org/assets/mgh/pdf/children/lurie-center-caregiver-workshop-flyer.pdf
Register by e-mailing LurieCenter@mgb.org or call 781-860-1700.

Culinary Class
2026-02-05 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-02-19 16:00 - 18:00 | Riverside Family Support Center, 6 Lincoln Knoll Lane, Suite 103, Burlington, MA, 01803, United States
Join us every Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm. Build relationships with friends to create a delicious meal based on different cultures and holidays celebrated around the world. In this class, friends will learn to work together as a team to accomplish a common goal as well as learning essential daily life skills such as safety, set-up, and following instructions. Reserve your spot today.

Empowered Parents
2026-02-05 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-02-12 18:00 - 19:30 | https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87083392277
Are you caring for or supporting youth with mental health needs? Connect, learn from, and support other parents raising children with social, emotional, or mental health needs. Join us for good conversation in a confidential and welcoming place! (Hybrid event with in-person option at Boyden Library in Foxborough, MA)

Transition to Adult Services - What to Know and How to Prepare
2026-02-06 11:30 - 13:00
This single-session workshop offers parents and caregivers of adolescents (13+) with autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disability, or a related developmental disability an overview of transitioning to adult planning. The presentation covers how to prepare for the student-to-adult transition, important timelines, process steps, and useful tools and resources. The session is offered monthly on the first Friday of the month and costs $75 to attend. Additional workshops are available regarding Guardianship, Health, and Safety. For more information on workshop offerings visit https://www.massgeneral.org/assets/mgh/pdf/children/lurie-center-caregiver-workshop-flyer.pdf
Register by e-mailing LurieCenter@mgb.org or call 781-860-1700.

Social Group: Girls 14-22
2026-02-07, 2026-02-14 | AllStars Learning, 10 Curve Street, Lexington, MA, 02420, United States
✨ Fun. Friendship. Confidence. ✨
AllStars Learning is launching a new social group just for neurodivergent girls ages 14–22!
Join AllStars in Lexington to make friends, share interests, and have fun—all while building confidence in a safe and supportive space. Each session is guided by a neurodivergent special education teacher who understands and celebrates every girl’s unique strengths.
👩‍👩‍👧 Who: Neurodivergent girls, ages 14–22
📍 Where: Lexington, MA
📅 When: Saturday afternoons
💲 Cost: $400 for 10 sessions (covers materials, teacher, and room)
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach us at allstarslearninginc@gmail.com or info@allstarslearning.org
👉 Ready to join? Sign up below and fill out a form for yourself—or if you’re a parent/guardian, for your daughter!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7_eTUT9EhN8-0qqIDMoqHIBMrK8ofYqftZpLXrZ_DE4zJOA/viewform

Guardianship and Alternative Models: Decision-Making with your Loved One in Mind
2026-02-10 10:00 - 11:30
Join the Northeast Transition Collaborative Network as we explore options that support independence for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Learn the basics of guardianship and explore less restrictive options, including supported decision-making, powers of attorney, and health proxies.
Presenters will be:
Hillary Dunn Stanisz, Esq. Disability Law Center, Senior Attorney
Laura Sousa Wagner, Esq., Disability Law Center, Staff Attorney
Click here to register for the webinar:
The Northeast Transition Collaborative Network (NTCN) connects families, educators, and providers in the Massachusetts Northeast Region to support youth transitioning from school to adult services. Our goal is to unify resources, offer trainings, and create a collaborative space to promote person-centered planning and successful outcomes.
To receive information on future NTCN events, event recordings, and resources in your e-mail, register here!
E-mail CommunityResourceCenter@ne-arc.org with any questions about NTCN and/or to request accommodations for the webinar.

Special Needs Trusts: Planning Options for You and Your Family
2026-02-10 11:30 - 12:30
PLAN is a professional trustee providing quality trustee/fiduciary services to individuals and their families through sound and thoughtful trust administration and compassionate, caring social service support.
PLAN proudly serves people with disabilities – lifelong or related to illness, injury, or age – helping to preserve assets, to protect access to public benefits, and to live well.
Attendees will learn about the purpose of a Special Needs Trust, Types of Special Needs Trusts, Trustee Responsibilities, Trustee Considerations, Establishing a Trust with PLAN, and about ABLE accounts.
Learning Objectives:

Understand the purpose of a Special Needs Trust
Types of Special Needs Trusts
Trustee Responsibilities
Trustee Considerations
Establishing a Trust with PLAN
ABLE

Arlington Youth Counseling Center Caregivers Workshop: Youth and Digital Wellness
2026-02-10 18:00 - 20:00 | Arlington High School, 869 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington, MA, 02476, United States
Arlington Youth Counseling Center (AYCC) presents, “Youth and Digital Wellness; Strategies for Caregivers.” This hybrid training covers an overview of media landscape, cell phones and device policies, parental mediation strategies and actionable tips. Registration is required. This hybrid event will be held February 10th 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Arlington High School Discourse Lab and over Zoom. Visit ayccma.org.

Being a Trustee of a Special Needs Trust
2026-02-10 18:30 - 19:30
Being a Trustee of a Special Needs Trust hosted/presented by Belvedere Wealth Partners
Discover the critical role and responsibilities involved in managing a Special Needs Trust. Learn how to navigate legal and financial considerations while advocating for the financial security and well-being of your family member with special needs. This workshop offers insights into the challenges and rewards of the role, empowering you to make a meaningful impact on the life of an individual with special needs, ensuring they have the support and resources they need to thrive with dignity and independence.
Additional Upcoming Workshops hosted/presented by Belvedere Wealth Partners:
2/17/2026-ABLE Accounts

Basic Rights: Transition Planning
2026-02-10 19:00 - 21:00
Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass
Overview of the transition planning process for students aged 14-22. We’ll discuss the legal right to transition services, why transition planning is important, what it looks like in the IEP, and the roles of students and parents.
All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.

Transition Group/Life Quest Series
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | https://ecommunityconnections.org/event/transition-group-life-quest-series/2026-02-11/
A virtual support group for parents/caregivers of transition-aged youth (14-22) run by Northeast Arc’s Autism Support Center and Family Resource Center. The group meets on the second Wednesday of each month and is open to the Northeast Region.
To register: call Aymee Lucifora at 978-924-5734 or e-mail at alucifora@ne-arc.org.

Youth Engagement in Vision Planning
2026-02-11 12:00 - 13:00
Learn how to use Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC) as a common language for transition-age youth and their families to think about and begin planning engaged lives within their community.
Presenters Rebecca Davis from the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) and Ingrid Flory from Central/West Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services (DDS) will showcase how their organizations partnered to create an innovative conference model. Together with co-presenters, Kamisha Heriveaux and Austin Carr, both young adult advisory board members from FCSN, they will also share how to apply the ideas behind this model in a variety of ways to support conversations and planning meetings.

Changes in Aggressive Behaviors in Adults with Autism
2026-02-11 18:30 - 19:30 | https://ecommunityconnections.org/event/changes-in-aggressive-behaviors-in-adults-with-autism/
Join The Lurie Center for Autism for a presentation on understanding and addressing changes in aggressive behaviors in adults with autism. The presentation will include collaborative approaches to identify the source or sources of changes in behavior (e.g., new medical problems) to reduce the risk of harm to self or others.
Presenters from Lurie Center for Autism include:
Nicole Simon, EdM, LABA, BCBA, Senior Behavioral Consultant
Susanna Mierau, MD, PhD, Neurology
The Lurie Center for Autism offers monthly Coffee Convo presentations. All events are conducted virtually, free of charge, and open to the general public. Follow the link below to confirm your registration for the February event. The event meeting link will be sent to registered participants the day before each event.
Click here to register!

Playful Pathways: Parent Book Club (The Anxious Generation)
2026-02-11 19:00 - 20:00 | Wilmington Memorial Library, 175 Middlesex Avenue, Wilmington, 01887, United States
Current read: The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Meet with other local parents via Zoom to discuss the current read. A copy of the book will be provided to keep for the first 20 registrants. If the program fills up but you would still like to attend, please feel free to register for the waitlist and borrow a copy through the library catalog or email us at kids@wilmlibrary.org.
Register at: https://wilmlibrary.libnet.info/event/14523514#branch for the Zoom link.
*ADJUSTED* Meeting dates for The Anxious Generation:

Wednesday, November 12 at 7pm – Introduction, pages 1-20
Wednesday, December 10 at 7pm – Part 1 & Part 2, Pages 21-110
Wednesday, January 14 at 7pm – Part 3, pages 111-218
Wednesday, February 11 – Part 4, pages 219-295

Recommended for parents and caregivers of children of all ages. Because this event will be held via Zoom, children are welcome to be in attendance. An email with the link will be sent to the registered and waitlisted attendees at least one hour before the event. The Zoom link will be the same for each month of the program.
Playful Pathways is an initiative by the Wilmington Memorial Library, brought to you with federal funds provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.

Guardianship 102: The Paperwork
2026-02-12 11:00 - 13:00
Learn about the process for filing for Guardianship. Information will include: the filing process, giving notice, and preparing for the hearing. This workshop is held two times per month on the second and fourth Thursday and can be provided as a 90-minute private family coaching session, by appointment only, at a cost of $200 per family. Visit https://massgeneral.org/children/autism/lurie-center to learn more about the Lurie Center for Autism and the workshops offered.
Register by emailing: LurieCenter@mgb.org

Transition Planning: Preparing Students for Life after High School
2026-02-12 18:30 - 19:30
Every student is preparing for life after high school.
For students on IEPs, that path requires intentional planning and targeted skill-building.

Newton SEPAC is offering a free virtual event for focused on what transition planning really means, how family and student rights fit into the process, and practical ways to build independence and self-determination skills that support adult success.

Kelley Challen from Challen Transitions will present on:
• What effective transition planning should include for students on IEPs
• Why skill-building is just as important as academic readiness
• Everyday ways families can support transition planning at home
The presentation is FREE and open to Massachusetts families, educators, and community members.
The session will be recorded and available on the Newton SEPAC website.

Thursday, Feb 12 at 6:30 PM
Free virtual event for Massachusetts families, educators, and community members
Session will be recorded
Registration link https://buff.ly/CgIfufd

Being a Trustee of a Special Needs Trust
2026-02-17 18:30 - 19:30
ABLE Accounts hosted/presented by Belvedere Wealth Partners
This workshop provides an overview of ABLE Accounts and how they may be used to ensure quality of life for individuals with special needs. Topics covered include eligibility, contributions, what ABLE funds can be spent on, contrasting and comparing ABLE accounts and Special Needs Trusts.

Guardianship 101: The Basics
2026-02-19 13:00 - 14:00
A presentation to help support parents understand the legal options and protections available as their child approaches adulthood. The presentation will explain guardianship, including the types, processes, and how to prepare, as well as less restrictive alternatives. Participants will receive resource materials and contacts for expert attorneys. This single session workshop is held two times per month on the first and third Thursday. The session costs $45. Visit https://massgeneral.org/children/autism/lurie-center to learn more about the Lurie Center for Autism and the workshops offered.
Register by emailing: LurieCenter@mgb.org
