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CT LEND Trainees Engaging in Advocacy and Civic Leadership

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Oct

16

CT LEND
UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181

8:30 AM

The University of Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and related Disabilities (CT LEND) program is a one-year interdisciplinary leadership training program for persons with disabilities, family members, practicing professionals and graduate students at UConn and other Connecticut universities.
Oct

20

CT Leaders in Special Education
UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181

9:00 AM
Oct

22

Connecticut Early Childhood Intervention Leadership Academy
UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181

ALL DAY

UConn UCEDD

7 hours ago

Congratulations to former CT LEND trainee Michael Wilby on being selected as a One Hundred Men of Color honoree for Community Engagement! This program honors 100 influential men of color from Connecticut and western Massachusetts for their leadership, professional achievements, and service to their communities.

We’re proud to celebrate Michael and his commitment to making a positive difference! ...

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UConn UCEDD

1 day ago

A big thanks to all our partners for a successful forum! ...

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UConn UCEDD

1 day ago

Every child deserves the support they need to learn, grow, and belong. Families deserve to be heard and included as partners in their child’s education.

This Hartford Courant headline highlights Connecticut moms organizing after struggling to access special education services. Their voices remind us why family advocacy matters—and why timely services and strong partnerships between families and schools are essential.

Read more: www.courant.com/2026/10/13/fed-up-after-struggling-to-get-services-ct-moms-organize-for-special-e...

#SpecialEducation #FamilyAdvocacy #Inclusion #Connecticut ...