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The 2026-2027 CT LEND Trainee Application is Now Open!

Are you a masters' or doctoral level student with a demonstrated commitment to the field of disabilities? Apply to be a part of the 2026-2027 CT LEND Cohort, a one-year interdisciplinary leadership training program for persons with disabilities, family members, practicing professionals, and graduate students.

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Congratulations to Dr. Amie Lopez, ECiDC Cohort 2 scholar, who successfully defended her dissertation titled Collaboration Between Early Interventionists and Childcare Staff:
Practices, Barriers, and Solutions for Supporting Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities
We are so proud of you, Dr. Lopez! #earlyintervention #PhD
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Today is Assistive Technology Awareness Day!
A powerful new story from the Institute for Community Inclusion highlights the real impact of inclusive practices right here in Connecticut.
This story reminds us that access, opportunity, and belonging are not just ideas—they are lived experiences that shape outcomes for individuals, families, and communities. Through collaboration, advocacy, and intentional systems change, we can ensure that every person has the support they need to thrive.
Stories like this elevate voices, reduce stigma, and inspire action—because meaningful inclusion starts with understanding and connection.

👉 Read the full story and be inspired:
www.communityinclusion.org/news/2026-04-14_at-story-connecticut

#inclusionmatters #disabilityinclusion #Connecticut #CommunityImpact #earlyintervention #familyvoice
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Happy Earth Day 🌿
A healthy planet supports healthy communities. Let’s all do our part to care for it!
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Upcoming Events

  • Apr
    24
    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. 

  • Apr
    30
    CT Leadership Academy in Early Intervention
    UConn UCEDD 270 Farmington Ave Farmington Suite 181
    ALL 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. 

  • 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

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