Proud Husky spirit for "Proud to Be UConn Health" Day at the UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities! 🐾💙 Staff rocked their UConn gear today while continuing to make a difference for individuals with disabilities and families across Connecticut. #UConnProud #HuskySpirit #UCEDD #uconnhealth UConn Health
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Future leaders are making a difference through Connecticut Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities (CT LEND)! 💙
CT LEND Fellows are gaining hands-on interdisciplinary training, advocacy experience, and community practicum opportunities to improve health care and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families across Connecticut. From disability justice and policy work to trauma-informed care and family-centered practice, these emerging leaders are helping shape a more inclusive future.
We are proud of the incredible work happening through the UConn Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities and the University of Connecticut School of Social Work!
Read more here:https://today.uconn.edu/2025/12/ct-lend-fellows-train-to-improve-health-care-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/?fbclid=IwY2xjawRxt09leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFQdnlXR2NCUDBYR0txNU1Kc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHjhvUZPqqarYhUkSvjAAXdH0QoaWHliuZOqDXJtBdqqyRK5RAOnNGrVQb8T1_aem_3qJ2GeoObYC9E71dRM0mLg
#ctlend #UConn #DisabilityLeadership #developmentaldisabilities #autism #FutureLeaders #UCEDD #HealthEquity
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Three School of Social Work MSW students are learning to assist children and adults with neurodevelopmental disabilities as 2025-26 Connecticut Leadership E ...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Access to assistive technology and home modifications can make a huge difference in independence, safety, and quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Funding may be available through programs like Medicaid, Medicare, vocational rehabilitation, disability insurance, veterans programs, and state Assistive Technology Act programs. Home modifications such as ramps or accessible bathrooms may also be supported through community organizations and independent living centers.
Learn more about possible funding resources for assistive devices, ramps, and accessibility modifications through the ADA National Network - adata.org/faq/what-funding-assistance-available-individuals-disabilities-purchase-assistive-devic...
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Medicare, Medicaid, private health or disability insurance, and Worker’s Compensation may pay for some assistive technology. Funding sources often require a statement of medical necessity for the pr...0 CommentsComment on Facebook
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May16CT Aspiring Leaders in Special EducationUConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181ALL DAY
Leading Adaptive Change (Heifetz and Linsky)—Step by Step Tools/Mentoring support for Capstones
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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
