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May21CT Leaders in Special EducationUConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181ALL DAY
The UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), in collaboration with the Connecticut State Department of Education, is offering ongoing training and support to first and second-year special education administrators. The focus is on developing a network of support by building successful structures, routines, and relationships.
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May28CT Leadership Academy in Early InterventionUConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181ALL 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.
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Jun6CT Aspiring Leaders in Special EducationUConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181ALL DAY
Capstone Presentations
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Jun9Early Intervention Specialist ProgramUConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181ALL DAY
The Interdisciplinary Training for Early Intervention Professionals Specialist Program (EISP) is a personnel preparation grant. The focus of the program is aimed to increase the number of qualified personnel across disciplines who currently provide services in the Connecticut Birth to Three (IDEA Part C) system.
May is Maternal Mental Health (MMH) Awareness Month — a time to recognize that all mothers and caregivers deserve support, understanding, and access to mental health care, including parents with disabilities and parents raising children with disabilities. 💜
Mothers with disabilities often face additional barriers to care, stigma, isolation, and higher levels of stress. Families caring for children with developmental delays, disabilities, or complex health needs may also experience increased emotional and mental health challenges.
#MaternalMentalHealthMonth #mmhawarenessmonth #disabilityinclusion #mentalhealthmatters #ParentSupport #caregiversupport #FamilySupport #InclusiveCommunities
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New federal support for students with disabilities!
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced a $144 million investment to expand supports and services for children and youth with disabilities through IDEA Part B and Part C programs. The announcement also includes new guidance to help expectant parents of infants with disabilities access information and supports earlier.
To learn more www.ed.gov/about/news/press-release/secretary-mcmahon-announces-144m-boost-students-disabilities?...
Secretary McMahon Announces $144M Boost for Students with Disabilities
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Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced a new $144 million investment by the Trump Administration to help states expand proven interventions that support students with disabilities.2 CommentsComment on Facebook
Proposed cuts to Medicaid could have a devastating impact on people with disabilities, older adults, and the family caregivers who support them every day. For many families, Medicaid is what makes home care, therapies, medical equipment, and community-based supports possible. Without it, caregivers may be forced to leave jobs, reduce hours, or face impossible choices between work and caring for a loved one.
Family caregivers are not “extras” in the system — they are essential. Policies that reduce access to Medicaid services risk increasing stress, financial hardship, and health disparities for millions of families across the country. We must continue advocating for systems that support dignity, independence, and access to care for people with disabilities and those. To read more
Families caring for disabled relatives face unthinkable choices as Medicaid cuts loom
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President Trump’s “big, beautiful bill,” state budget turmoil and new attacks on paid family caregiving have people fearing financial ruin as they fight to keep loved ones out of institutions.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
