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What We Do

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Early Intervention

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Schools and Post Secondary

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Health Promotion

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Leadership and Community Support

  • Jul
    30
    CT Leadership Academy for Early Intervention
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    The goal of the CT Leadership Academy is to create leaders in early childhood intervention who will provide innovation and sustained leadership to the CT Part C and Part B (619) system under IDEA. The content of the program focuses on competencies that are illustrated by speakers and learning activities. 

  • Sep
    12
    Nothing About Us Without Us (People First Of CT theme)
    Bristol Double Tree Hotel
    ALL DAY

    People First of Connecticut will sponsor its annual conference at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel in Bristol, Connecticut, on Saturday, September 12.
    This is a conference produced by self-advocates for self-advocates (and their friends!)
    The theme of the conference is Nothing About Us Without Us and the keynote speakers will be Scott Masson and Lauren Traceski. They will share their journey through marriage and adult life.
    Register to attend. Space is limited.

  • Sep
    17
    CT Aspiring Leaders Academy
    Virtual
    5:30 PM

    The purpose of this academy is to develop leaders who will provide innovative and sustained leadership to the Connecticut special education system. 

  • Oct
    3
    CT Aspiring Leaders Academy
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    9:00 AM

    The purpose of this academy is to develop leaders who will provide innovative and sustained leadership to the Connecticut special education system.

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