Events & Programs

Family Programs is excited to offer a variety of events and programs to our River Hawk parents and families.

Family Hawk Talk

Disability Services at UMass Lowell: Developing Self-Advocacy and Passing the Baton from Parent / Guardian to the Student

Join staff from UMass Lowell (UML) Disability Services to learn more about the office and the registration and accommodations process. This session will also discuss how the accommodations process in college differs from what students and families may have experienced in the Kindergarten to 12th grade (K-12) system. Staff will also give tips and recommendations for supporting your student as they transition to UMass Lowell. Hosted on Zoom.

1. Date: Tuesday, January 13, 2026: 7 to 8 p.m.
   • Developing Self-Advocacy and Passing the Baton from Parent / Guardian to the Student Zoom Registration

Behind the Scenes Support: How Families Can Help Students Registered with Disability Services

This program is *specifically, for families with students already registered with Disability Services*.

Over the break, many families take time to reflect on the highs and lows of the semester. It’s common to feel unsure about how to balance supporting an adult student while still encouraging their independence. Join staff from Disability Services for a conversation about how to help when a student shares too little/much, ways to maximize campus resources, common challenges that arise throughout the semester, and how to serve as their guardrails rather than the driver. Hosted on Zoom.

1. Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2026: 7 to 8 p.m.
   • Behind the Scenes Support February 4 Zoom Registration
   
   
   
2. Date Monday, March 9, 2026: 7 to 8 p.m.
   • Behind the Scenes Support March 9 Zoom Registration