Current News and Events

We invite you to read about the people, programs, services, and/or activities of the Center. Extraordinary things are happening here, and everything we do leads to improving the quality of life for persons with disabilities and their families.

2012 Center News and Events

Connecticut Partners in Policymaking 2012
A self-advocacy training program - deadline for applications is January 6, 2012. "Building partnerships to make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities." To learn more...

Autism Winter Institute
January 7, 2012 to March 28, 2012 - Please join Dr. Linda Rammler, a nationally known expert on autism, positive behavior supports and inclusion, for the 2012 Autism Winter Institute: Proven Practical Strategies for Educating Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in General Education Classrooms from Pre-K through High School.

 
2012 National News and Events

A Chance to See Disabilities as Assets
The New York Times reported this article, in which the author tells the story of being asked to speak for the Disabled Students’ Program at the University of California, and her final conclusion that “If more of us can see disability as both a challenge and an asset, the nation will be well on the way to fully using the job skills of all of its citizens.” Read more...

2012 State News and Events

Northeast PBIS Network Leadership Forum
Attend the first Northeast PBIS Network Leadership Forum on Thursday, May 17, 2012 - Friday, May 18, 2012. Join us to develop a professional PBIS network that will enhance our capacity to work smarter and more effectively on PBIS framework implementation in the northeast.

Jim Calhoun CardioRaiser
The Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities encourages you to participate in a new event called the Jim Calhoun CardioRaiser / Workout for Autism Speaks. The event will be held on February 26. Participants may attend in Manchester or Southington. For more information, please click on the link below:
www.calhouncardioraiser.com