WE'RE SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE OUR FIRST-EVER BERKSHIRE COUNTY SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY CONFERENCE!

Whether you're a parent, educator, healthcare provider, employer, neighbor, friend, or simply someone who wants to learn more, this conference is for you.

Have you ever wondered:

How can I best support someone who is neurodivergent?

What does it actually mean to be neurodivergent?

What should I say—or not say—to a family navigating disability?

What resources and supports already exist in Berkshire County?

How can our community become more inclusive and welcoming for everyone?

This is your opportunity to ask the questions you've always wanted to ask in a safe, supportive, and judgment-free environment.

Join us for a day filled with:

Inspiring keynote speakers (details coming soon!)

Lunch and connection with others in our community

A powerful "Ask Us Anything" panel discussion featuring individuals with lived experience, family members, and professionals ready to have honest conversations and share practical insights.

Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Berkshire Innovation Center Auditorium

45 Woodlawn Avenue, Pittsfield, MA

Tickets: $60 (includes lunch)

We truly believe that understanding leads to acceptance, and acceptance leads to belonging. Together, we can build a community where every individual and every family feels seen, supported, and valued.

Shout-out to the amazing partners, advocates, self-advocates, professionals, and families who are helping bring this vision to life. We can't wait to share more details, including our keynote speakers and panelists!

Interested in becoming a sponsor? We'd love to connect with you!

Email us for sponsorship opportunities.

Save the date, spread the word, and join us as we learn, connect, and grow—together.

Scholarships are available. Please email Rania Markham at Rania@familieslikeoursinc.com

2026 Berkshire County Special Needs Community Conference

Berkshire County’s first community conference on neurodiversity, special needs support, and inclusive practices for families and professionals.