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What We Do

  • Mar
    31
    11th Annual Arc CT/IDD Caucus Family Hearing Day
    Legislative Office Building
    10:00 AM

    ADVOCACY DAY AT THE CAPITOL

    11th Annual Arc CT/IDD Caucus Family Hearing Day

    Make your voice heard. Share your story. Join us to advocate for adequate funding for the IDD Community and the providers who care for them.

  • Apr
    3
    Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

     The CT LEND provides training to graduate students from audiology, nursing, psychology, public health, school psychology, social work, special education, speech language and hearing science. 

  • Apr
    10
    Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

     The CT LEND provides training to graduate students from audiology, nursing, psychology, public health, school psychology, social work, special education, speech language and hearing science. 

  • Apr
    11
    Disability Inclusion Night with Hartford Athletic
    Trinity Health Stadium Hartford
    7:00 PM
    • Trinity Health Stadium (map)

    Mark your calendars. Hartford Athletic is hosting a Disability Inclusion Night on April 11th. Special tickets are available for The Arc CT. Use the QR code or click here to purchase discounted tickets.

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What a week it’s been!
The UCEDD team has been on the move—joining a National Nutrition event in New Haven, hosting an engaging presentation from Special Education Attorney Chris Sullivan for our Aspiring Leaders, and wrapping it all up with our CT Early Childhood Intervention Leadership Academy focusing on the power of leadership skills in Part B and C.
Busy, inspiring, and impactful from start to finish!
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From Connecticut to Capitol Hill in DC - This week, our student Ashlee Houle joined advocates from across the country at the 2026 Disability Policy Seminar. She joined other advocates and met with Senator Richard Blumenthal. We’re proud to be part of this nationwide network that amplifies the voices of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Association of University Centers on Disabilities ... See MoreSee Less

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Our Learn the Signs. Act Early. Ambassador, Bethanne, was proud to join the National Nutrition Month event in New Haven to highlight the importance of developmental monitoring in young children.
Healthy development goes hand-in-hand with good nutrition. By tracking milestones early, families and providers can better support children’s growth, learning, and overall well-being.
Together, we can ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive—because early identification leads to stronger outcomes!

#LearnTheSignsActEarly #NationalNutritionMonth #ChildDevelopment #EarlyIntervention #HelpMeGrow #HealthyChildren #DevelopmentalMilestones
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