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What We Do

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Early Childhood
Intervention 

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Schools
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Health Promotion

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Quality
of Life

  • May
    1
    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. 

  • May
    6
    CT Aspiring Leaders in Special Education
    5:30 PM

    Look at your district’s LRE Data/Assessment of School-wide Practices/Erik Carter’s Belonging Tool

  • May
    12
    Early Intervention Specialist Program
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL 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
    16
    CT Aspiring Leaders in Special Education
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL DAY

    Leading Adaptive Change (Heifetz and Linsky)—Step by Step Tools/Mentoring support for Capstones

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What a great opportunity, June 17th from 5pm to 8pm in Willimantic, to practice a routine traffic stop with local police departments. This event is open to any driver or passenger with autism. Participants will learn to use the DMV's "Blue Envelope." A light dinner will be served following the event. Register at bit.ly/ASD-CenterStore ... See MoreSee Less

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Inspiring Story Alert!
This powerful feature highlights a Connecticut mom and her son who are helping raise awareness and understanding of autism through their journey and advocacy.
By sharing their story—and even creating a book together—they’re helping others see the strengths, challenges, and beauty of neurodiversity.
Stories like this remind us why early identification, family support, and community connections matter so much. When we listen, learn, and uplift families, we create a more inclusive world for every child.
Take a few minutes to watch and be inspired—and help spread awareness by sharing!
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National Superhero Day !!
Today we celebrate the heroes among us—and some of the strongest, most inspiring heroes are individuals with disabilities.
They may not wear capes, but their courage, determination, and resilience shine brighter than any superpower. Every day, they navigate a world that isn’t always built for them—and still rise, advocate, create, learn, and lead.
Let’s celebrate abilities, honor differences, and continue building communities where everyone can thrive. Because being a superhero isn’t about having powers…
It’s about showing up, overcoming challenges, and inspiring others along the way.

💙 Today, we celebrate YOU.

#NationalSuperheroDay #InclusionMatters #DifferentAbilities #EverydayHeroes #CelebrateAbility #DisabilityAwareness #BeTheChange
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