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  • Youth VOC 2026 Saturday March 21, 2026 9:30am-2:00pm www.fcsn.org/voc banner

    Youth VOC Conference

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    Federation for Children with Special Needs 529 Main Street, Suite 1M3, The Schraftt, Charlestown, MA, United States

    Registration is required. Youth Visions of Community ConferenceUnlocking Your Toolkit for Adult LifeFor youth and young adults ages 14–26, families, and the professionals who support them Growing up means making choices about your future. Where will you work? Will you go to school or training? Where will you live? How will you build friendships and […]

    $25
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    Family Action Meetups

    Autism Housing Pathways/FCSN Join us for our monthly Family Action Meetups (FAMS), hosted by Autism Housing Pathways (AHP), now proudly part of The Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN).  For more details about AHP joining FCSN, see FCSN announcement. Each monthly meeting comprises: A 15 minute overview of housing for people with developmental disabilities […]

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  • Emergency Preparedness

    Discusses how to prepare for emergencies involving individuals with disabilities or healthcare needs. We’ll cover essential strategies and resources to ensure safety and care during emergencies.

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    Basic Rights: Transition Planning

    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 […]

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    P2P Listening & Learning Training 03/24/26

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    Join Us to Become a Volunteer Support Parent! Our Parent to Parent of Massachusetts program (P2P) builds a bridge of connection between parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and complex medical needs who would like to talk with someone who understands their situation. We are actively recruiting new volunteers who wish to join our program and […]

  • Moving from Pediatric to Adult Health Care

    When you’re thinking about transition activities in high school, it’s also the time to plan for that transition from pediatric to adult health care as well. Join us for practical tips to assist with this important stage in your family’s journey. Register Today!

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    RTSC SESP Coffee And Connections 03/25/26

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    RTSC's SESP Coffee And Connections Are you an SESP with active appointments? Come to our SESP group support sessions on Zoom! This will be an open zoom meeting format with RTSC support staff facilitating conversations around general questions that are common among SESPs. For questions, contact us at rtsc@fcsn.org or (617) 399-8342.

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    Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass A comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process, including referrals, evaluations, eligibility, services, placement, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.

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    Formación de escucha y aprendizaje P2P 25/03/26

    ¡Únase a nosotros para convertirse en un padre de apoyo voluntario! Nuestro programa Parent to Parent of Massachusetts (P2P) construye un puente de conexión entre padres y cuidadores de niños con discapacidades y necesidades médicas complejas que desean hablar con alguien que comprenda su situación. Estamos reclutando activamente nuevos voluntarios que deseen unirse a nuestro programa y […]

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    Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass Provides information about why the Individualized Education Program (IEP) is important, how it is developed, and the different sections of the document. Further discussion will focus on what types of services are included and measurable goals. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to […]

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    Positive Solutions: Train the Trainer (Educators)

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    Through a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN) offers a FREE ten-hour Positive Solutions for Families: Train the Trainer, along with customized technical assistance for schools and districts interested in strengthening family engagement. This training prepares professionals to 1) implement Positive Solutions for Families, a […]

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  • Female teacher leaning down to support three middle school students at a table

    Basic Rights: Evaluation and Eligibility

    Host: MassPAC All-Access Pass A comprehensive overview of special education laws and procedures. Covers the special education process, including referrals, evaluations, eligibility, services, placement, and parents’ rights in dispute resolution. All meetings links are sent by Zoom prior to the workshop. Handouts will be sent to attendees on the day of the presentation.

  • Charla con la Comunidad Latina

    Charla con la Comunidad Latina de la Federación para Niños con Necesidades Especiales La FCSN invita a las familias a participar en la charla mensual dirigida a padres, madres y cuidadores interesados en conocer más sobre el apoyo educativo para sus hijos. En esta ocasión, la charla se llevará a cabo el 31 de marzo […]

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    “I’ve Been There” Series

    “I’ve Been There” Series
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    FCSN’s “I've Been There” Series for 14-26 year olds Real 1-hour conversations about the transition to adult life Life after high school can be confusing — jobs, independence, education, friendships, support. I've Been There is a free virtual series where two young adults with disabilities share their real stories about making the transition to adult […]

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