No one should have to worry about where their next meal will come from.
If you or someone you know needs food assistance, help is available.
Visit 211CT.org or call 2-1-1 to find local food pantries, meal sites, and grocery programs near you.
Author: Vergean, Bethanne
In Memoriam: Heather Hall, PhD
It is with a heavy heart that we share the tragic news that Heather Lynn Hall, PhD, was killed in the recent trolley accident in Lisbon, Portugal.
Heather was a dedicated professional deeply committed to early childhood and special education. She was remembered as a beloved educator, advocate, daughter, and mother to two children.
Her family shared:
“Heather Lynn Hall leaves behind a legacy of love, courage, inclusion, and joy. May we honor her by living as she did — with curiosity, compassion, and open hearts.”
Please keep Heather’s family, friends, and academic colleagues in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Read more here: American killed in Portugal crash was a Charleston professor
UConn Health’s Summer Research Poster Presentation Day
Under the mentorship of Tara Lutz, PhD, MPH, and Mary Beth Bruder, PhD, Kamila showcased her project: “A National Review of Training Requirements for Community Health Workers.”
Huge congratulations to Kamila for her hard work and impactful research!
Connecticut Aspiring Leaders Graduation
Congratulations to our newest cohort of graduates!
This dedicated group includes teachers and administrators currently serving in Connecticut’s special education system who are preparing to step into leadership roles as Special Education Directors across the state. This initiative is vital, as Connecticut faces a limited pool of qualified candidates—due to the state’s many school districts, a retiring generation of special education leaders, and a growing number of students eligible for services under IDEA.
UCEDD’s Tara Lutz, PhD wins Joan Segal Outstanding Teaching Award
Congratulations to our incredible faculty member, Tara Lutz, PhD on receiving the Joan Segal Outstanding Teaching Award! This honor is a true reflection of her dedication, passion, and impact on students and colleagues alike.
Check out the amazing testimonials! —proof that this recognition is so well deserved!
UCONN UCEDD at Association of University Centers on Disabilities Conference
UCEDD staff and students attended the AUCD conference “Emerging Leaders: Shaping the Future” in Washington DC this week.
Presentations:
- OSEP Model Demonstration Project – Developing Identification, Screening, Referral and Tracking Systems for Infants and Toddlers
Posters:
- The use of Intelligence Quotient as an Eligibility Criterion for Intellectual and Developmental Disability Services: A Review of the States
- Accommodations and Accessibility of COVID-19 Vaccinations for People with Disabilities in CT
- Local Health Departments Inclusion of Persons with Disability: Results from a Training Needs Assessment in Connecticut
- The Availability of Information on Accomodations for Students with Disabilities on Medical School Website
Staff and Students also visited Capitol Hill for the Address for Closing Plenary, speakers included Senator Tammy Duckworth, Assistant Secretary Katy Neas, Peter Mills, Chief Legal Aid at Senator Murphy’s office and Senator Bob Casey.
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CT Transition CoP Meetings
Connecticut has created the CT Transition Community of Practice (CoP) to centralize all activities, resources, and initiatives related to secondary transition and to provide information and support to students, families, and professionals. The CoP is comprised of multiple stakeholder groups that have come together with a single focus: enhancing the transition of youth with disabilities to adult life. Come learn what we are all about! See how your ideas fit into Connecticut’s overall plans and help us plot our course for improving student outcomes. To learn more visit CT SDE or SERC
November is National Epilepsy Month
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month
Governor Lamont Proclaims October as Disability Employment Awareness Month
Governor Ned Lamont today announced that he has proclaimed October 2023 as Disability Employment Awareness Month in Connecticut in recognition of all Connecticut residents with disabilities in the workplace and in honor of their many accomplishments. #NDEAM #access #equity
“Disability Employment Awareness Month celebrates the important role of workers with disabilities, past and present, and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices that benefit employers and employees in Connecticut,” Governor Lamont said. “I am proud of the way that Connecticut has been a leader in protecting the rights of people with disabilities when it comes to employment issues, and particularly proud of the many businesses in our state that make every effort to include people of all abilities as valued members of their workforces.”
Health Care Challenges for People with Developmental Disabilities
FALL 2023 Health Care Challenges for People with Developmental Disabilities Speaker series
The Connecticut Council on Developmental Disabilities, UConn Center for Excellence in
Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) and CT Health Policy Project are inviting you to virtually attend
a series of sessions for leaders and decision makers to examine barriers to health care for those
with developmental and related disabilities. The purpose of these sessions is to collectively develop
recommendations to address these health care inequities.
Tuesday, October 3, 2023 | 1:00pm
To register
