About the Event
Date: June 17, 2026
Time: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Location: Renaissance Framingham Hotel, 1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham, MA 01701
The Explore Possibility Summit was built for and by the disability community. This event is a summit that is a safe and engaging space where members of the disability community can connect, learn something new and have some fun. Lunch will be provided!
MassAbility participants and members of the disability community will enjoy a full day of activities, workshops, exhibitors, networking, and more. Attendees will join inspiring conversations and enjoy our first-ever “Possibilities Marketplace,” featuring hand-crafted goods, products, and services offered by fellow participants and members of the disability community. MassAbility will provide transportation coordination for any participants in need.
How to Register
Registration is free and online! Please note that community participation spots are limited to prioritize MassAbility participants.
Registration deadline is June 1st, 2026.
Agenda
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM - 9:45 AM
Opening Ceremony
10:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Morning Breakout Sessions:
- Connecting the Dots at MassAbility: Services, Support and Community Resources
- To Share or Not to Share: Real Talk on Disability Disclosure and Accommodations Across the Life Span
- Dream it, Built It: Pathways to Self-Employment and Entrepreneurship
- More than Likes: Social Media, Job Seeking and Crafting Your Personal Story
11:15 AM - 12:15 PM
Networking Activities
- The Possibilities Marketplace
- Speed Networking
- Therapy Animals
- Exhibit Tables from various services and programs
- Collective Art Mural
- The Big Ideas Wall
- Photobooth
- Self-Care Space
- Assistive Technology Demos
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch (provided by MassAbility)
1:30 PM - 2:45 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions (repeat of Morning sessions)
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Closing Remarks & Performance
The Possibilities Marketplace
MassAbility is excited to be hosting a Possibilities Marketplace at the Explore Possibility Summit this year. Check out the marketplace to connect with some of our creative participants!
Possibilities Marketplace is an opportunity for current and past participants to sell non-perishable items that they create! Staff that attend the event are welcome to support participants in the marketplace.
Key Information
- Non-Perishable Items only. Baked goods and other perishables will not be permitted.
- Participants will be required to accept non-cash forms of payment. (Cards, cash app, etc.)
- Market will be open 11:00 AM - 1:30 PM during the event.
Have a participant who would be interested in participating in the Possibilities Market? Contact: MassAbilityLearning@mass.gov
Counselors and Case workers should be prepared to join a 30-minute virtual meeting between the participant and the MassAbility Learning and Engagement team to determine if it is a good fit for the event.
Collective Art Mural
Feeling creative? If you need a moment to let your imagination loose, check out the Collective Art Mural room. Enjoy a space to relax, reset, and create with a variety of art materials, including paint, markers, and crayons.
The Big Ideas Wall
We want to hear from you! MassAbility is excited to showcase the Big Ideas Wall. Throughout the day, we invite you to visit the Communications table located in the exhibitor hallway. Share something you’re enjoying at the summit, a shoutout to a program or staff you work with, or a big idea you have for MassAbility. MassAbility Commissioner Wolf will visit the wall throughout the day to read out some of the creative and innovative ideas shared.
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| Date published: | May 11, 2026 |
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| Last updated: | May 8, 2026 |