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

  • 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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Today, we convened our AUCD EIEC SIG Meeting! Association of University Centers on Disabilities

We were excited to welcome Stephanie Coleman from the Kansas LEND Program, who shared the incredible work happening in Kansas to support child care providers.

It was a great opportunity to learn about their efforts, share ideas, and highlight the important role child care providers play in supporting young children and families.

Thank you, Stephanie, for sharing your knowledge and the great work happening in Kansas!

#AUCD #lend #earlychildhood #childcare #earlyintervention #earlychildhoodeducation
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We are only a month away from the Shaping the Future of Disability Rights 2026 Nonpartisan Candidates’ Forum! Registration is open. Join us for an afternoon of a nonpartisan educational forum featuring candidates or their representatives for Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of the State, State Comptroller, State Treasurer, and Connecticut’s five U.S. House districts, answering questions on disability issues. ... See MoreSee Less

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Mental Health Support Should Be Accessible to Everyone. Today is 988 day.
People with disabilities deserve mental health and crisis support that is accessible, respectful, and inclusive.
If you or someone you know is experiencing emotional distress, a mental health crisis, or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
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