Are you interested in accessibility? Join passionate developers, media specialists, designers, usability professionals, and accessibility experts to share knowledge and learn at the Boston Accessibility Roundtable. The Boston A11Y Roundtable meets monthly to discuss online accessibility, including trends in regulations and guidelines, barriers that people with disabilities face online, and techniques for achieving equal access by all for websites, applications, and documents. The format of the m …

… Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Meet-up with other high functioning adults with cerebral palsy. Meet monthly for fun interesting activities. Get opportunities to network with others.

We are dedicated to outdoor activities combined with good beer/wine and good food. Join us on our weekend outings of hiking, snowshoeing, x-country skiing, kayaking, biking, horsebackriding, etc.. Share your favorite wine, cheese, snacks with energetic friends who like to "earn" the calories we so enjoy! These are NOT hard-core, survivalist elite level sporting events, but you do need to be in decent physical condition and bring your own equipment (and wine and foods to share of course!)   Due t …

… Geocaching is most often described as a "game of high-tech hide and seek", sharing many aspects with orienteering, treasure-hunting, and waymarking. About this group Even though this group was established in 2009, it has been abandoned by two previous Organizers. I took over the group in February 2010 because I did not want to see the group disappear. The few events we've had have been successful.  I am always looking for event hosts.  If you are interested in leading an event, send me a me …

We are a group of Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people who meet every week to chat in ASL. This group is open to ANYONE with an interest in American Sign Language and Deaf culture, from beginning ASL students to those who are fluent. We especially encourage people to come to our group who want to HAVE FUN while socializing with all sorts of different people! This is not a study group! It's a great group for practicing having real conversations in ASL.  We welcome ANYONE with an interest in …

… We know what it's like, wanting to do something adventurous, checking out a new restaurant or bar, etc and exploring different parts of the globe, but not having the excessive income or friends to do it with.   Snowboarding, skiing, traveling, dining, and learning and trying something new and adventurous enriches the soul.   So Carpe Diem~seize the day: come to an event and meet other adults who share some of your interest. The idea is to have fun, make new friends and explore different parts of …

This group is for fat folks in the Boston area to come together, discuss fat issues in a supportive environment, and eventually perform fat activism! Fat acceptance is the baseline here; we are working on loving our bodies as they are now, in all our beauty and wonderful abilities and differences! We see the word "fat" as a descriptor, and use it proudly. Please join if you believe in the ideals of fat acceptance and if you want to love your body at the size it is now. Whether you are a long-sta …

… I acknowledge that I am responsible for my own actions and behaviors while riding a motorcycle within the group. NOTE: We do have a few message areas open to the public Click on "Discussions" above and message board to see them. This is a bug with meetup.com

Welcome to Boston's Tier 1 Riders! We are a fun, dynamic, and diverse group of sport bike riders who love to ride! As a motorcycle group we're always looking for new adventures wether it's a few hours long, a day trip, or an overnight. Unlike other motorcycle groups you may have ridden with, we are kind and curtious to all riders, which means we will never leave anyone behind, always make the meet up stop convenient for everyone, and we always know where we're going since we have learned from ot …

A nonprofit organization, Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters is dedicated to enriching the lives of children and of adults with disabilities by establishing and supporting one-to-one relationships with professionally matched, caring volunteers. Our mission is to provide a mentor for every child who wants and needs one. Our vision is for our Little Brothers and Little Sisters to be changed for the better, forever.

Meet with local people who suffer from Fibromyalgia to discuss, share, laugh, and conquer the misconceptions regarding this disabling condition through solid education about diet, exercise, supplements and mind/body medicine.

This group is for parents and children with high-functioning autism and Aspergers, or PDD-NOS. All families are welcome - we hope to provide each other with fun activities, support, and understanding. I am new to this - my son just finished with Early Intervention and his evaluation is in process. No matter what stage you are at, you are welcome!

… Whether you already volunteer with a therapy pet or train/live with a service animal, or have a pet who is great with people and want to learn more, this group is for YOU! Another group goal is to assist shelters and rescue organizations in making pets more adoptable. Let us help you find resources to certify animals who will make a great partner to a lucky human either needing a companion or wanting to make an impact on somebody's life!! Come share and create inspiring stories of …

… Whether we are offering a workshop, talking over coffee for hours with a new-found kindred spirit, or just exploring the peaceful country setting, we are MMG. For twenty years now, men have been using the wide-open format of the weekend to take chances and be good to themselves -- by leading a workshop, receiving applause during talent show, sleeping incredibly late, playing Frisbee or Scrabble, hiking to the waterfall, talking around a campfire, going back for a third helping of chow... Weekend …