-
Mar13Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related DisabilitiesUConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181ALL 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.
-
Mar1811th Annual Secondary Transition Symposium: Youth Leading a Changing WorldCCSU Campus, New Britain Student Center, 105 Ella Grasso Blvd, New Britain, CT 06053ALL DAY
The Connecticut Secondary Transition Symposium brings students and their families together with educators and other professionals to improve secondary transition programming and services for students with disabilities.
-
Mar20Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related DisabilitiesUConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181ALL 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.
-
Mar21CT Aspiring Leaders in Special EducationUConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181ALL DAY
Life Course Planning/Communication Skills/Parent Panel
Today we attended the Public Hearing for House Bill 5485 An Act Concerning Supporting Decision Making. Many testimonies in support of this bill, one participant shared that "Everyone deserves the opportunity to make decisions about their own life. For more than 40 years, supported decision-making has been part of my family’s journey. Like many families, we rely on trusted people to help us think through important choices. When we make a major purchase, decide on healthcare, or navigate big life changes, we ask others for input. That’s normal. That’s how people make thoughtful decisions."
Across the country, 29 states and the District of Columbia already recognize Supported Decision-Making. Legislation like HB 5485 would help ensure people with disabilities have the opportunity to maintain their rights and independence while receiving the support they need.
We hope legislators heard these powerful testimonies today!
#Suportivedecisionmaking #ctlegislature
2 CommentsComment on Facebook
March is Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the compassion, dedication, and impact of social workers everywhere. Today we are proud to shine a spotlight our LEND Social Work students—the next generation of advocates, problem-solvers, and changemakers.
Social work students are preparing to support individuals, families, and communities through some of life’s most challenging moments.
#Socialworkers #Nationalsocialworkermonth
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Reminder! The Human Services Committee is holding a public hearing next tomorrow, March 10 at 11am in Room 2E on HB 5485 An Act Concerning Supporting Decision Making. This bill will recognize SDM agreements in statute so people who choose SDM can have their agreements honored by landlords, banks, medical providers, state agencies and others. We are asking people to testify, either in writing or in-person (either at the LOB or virtually). We also need as many people as possible to show up on Tuesday at the LOB to show community support for Supported Decision-Making.
Please help to get this legislation passed by submitting written testimony to here and joining us at the hearing. Anyone wishing to speak at the hearing, must sign up by 3:00 PM on Monday March 9, 2026.
If possible, please come to the hearing so that legislators can see that people with disabilities, seniors, and their families support SDM. Your presence can make a real difference in showing the broad community support for this important legislation.
Click here to register/sign up to speak. zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iPJZZqKwQDuV7p2IzyLFiw#/registration
Click here to submit written testimony: www.cga.ct.gov/aspx/CGATestimonySub/CGAtestimonysubmission.aspx?comm_code=HS
#Supportivedecisionmaking #ctlob
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
