Upcoming Events
August 2-7, 2010
University College Preparation, Rights and Responsibilities, Empowerment, Planning
Storrs, CT
Beginning August 2, 2010 and continuing through August 7, 2010, UConn will host a transition program entitled, “University College Preparation, Rights and Responsibilities, Empowerment and Planning (UCPREP).” UCPREP is a six day transition focused summer program for rising high school juniors and seniors, which gives participants the opportunity to immerse themselves in the college setting.
Participants will:
- Acquire a broader knowledge of college life, expectations and responsibilities.
- Gain a better understanding of their academic and personal strengths and needs.
- Understand their rights and responsibilities as a student with a disability.
- Learn the skills to become an effective self-advocate.
- Create an individualized college transition plan that will assist with planning, preparation and adjustment.
For more information, please visit http://www.csd.uconn.edu/docs/UCPREP_Final.pdf
August 4, 2010
Establishing and Maintaining Effective Relationships in Your Child’s Educational Environment
West Haven, CT
On Wednesday, August 4, 2010, the Autism Family Support Group will host a presentation by Jennifer McCormick M.S. ed, BCBA, entitled, “Establishing and Maintaining Effective Relationships in Your Child’s Educational Environment.” The presentation will be held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Johnson Community Center located at 201 Noble Street in West Haven, Connecticut.
Light refreshments will be served. Childcare will be provided and registration is mandatory. Please call 203-937-3760 or email Janet Booth at boothjeb@yahoo.com for more information or to register.
August 7-8, 2010
International Sibling Conference: Exploring the Rewards and Challenges of Having Family Members with Disabilities
Greenwich, CT
Beginning Saturday, August 7, 2010 and continuing August 8th, the Sibling Leadership Network will present the “International Sibling Conference: Exploring the Rewards and Challenges of Having Family Members with Disabilities.” The conference will be held at The Hyatt Regency Hotel located at 1800 East Putnam Avenue in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.
Keynote speakers include:
- Don Meyer, Director of the Sibling Support Project
- Chris Burke, best known for his role as Charles “Corky” Thatcher on the show “Life Goes On”
- Dr. Tamar Heller, Professor and Director, Institute on Disability and Human Development, and of the Rehabiliation Research and Training Center on Aging with Developmental Disabilities at the University of Illinois at Chicago
- Tia Nelis, Vice President of Self Advocates Becoming Empowered and SElf-Advocacy Specialist, UIC
The conference will provide the siblings of people with disabilities, individuals with disabilities, parents, spouses/partners and professionals in the disability field opportunities to share stories and information, gain insight on sibling experiences, and to learn more abut current research and best practices in the disability field.
To register or for more information, please visit www.siblingconference.org or contact Dr. Robert J. DiDomenico, Conference Coordinator, at 203-3247-9258 ext 3014 or didomenicor@arict.org.
August 12, 2010
Enhancing Participation of Infant-Toddlers and Preschoolers Through the Use of Assistive Technology
Farmington, CT
On Thursday, August 12, 2010, The Partnership for Inclusive Practices will sponsor a workshop entitled, “Enhancing Participation of Infant-Toddlers and Preschoolers Through the Use of Assistive Technology.” The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Pappanikou Center on Disabilities located at 270 Farmington Avenue (The Exchange) in Farmington, Connecticut.
In this FREE 2-day institute, participants will learn how to make decisions about use and selection of adaptations and Assistive Technology (AT) to increase children’s participation in home and school activities and routines; including children’s use of functional skills, such as getting around or communication, within those activities. This training will also include Make It-Take It sessions where participants will learn about AT and fabricate adaptations and AT devices. A requirement of participation in this workshop will be to demonstrate the acquisition of competencies applicable to your professional practice through your participation in follow-up activities including self-assessment, technical assistance, and observations.
For more information, please call 860-679-1500. Visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/BKXJRL8 to register.
August 13, 2010
FEROLETO Day
Trumbull, CT
On Friday, August 13, 2010, FEROLETO Children’s Development Center at St. Vincent’s Special Needs Center will host FEROLETO Day. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at FEROLETO Children’s Development Center located at 95 Merritt Boulevard in Trumbull, Connecticut.
FEROLETO Day offers carnival games and activities chosen and/or adapted to accommodate children of different abilities. The event is free to families in the community who have children with multiple developmental disabilities and complex medical needs. Lunch will also be provided.
For more information or to register, please contact Donna Kennedy at 203-386-2790 or dkennedy@stvincents.org or Lori Chiappiniello at 203-386-2743 or lchiappiniello@stvincents.org.
August 19, 2010
Transition from School to Adult Life: Integrating a Life Course Perspective
Farmington, CT
On Thursday, August 19, 2010, The Pappanikou Center on Disabilities will host a workshop entitled, “Transition from School to Adult Life: Integrating a Life Course Perspective.” The workshop will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Pappanikou Center on Disabilities located at 270 Farmington Avenue (The Exchange) in Farmington, Connecticut.
This presentation will feature a review of special education law and practices as they relate to the transition from school to adult life for students with disabilities, particularly those in the 18-21 year age range; data on transition outcomes; an identification of common transition programming flaws; and a discussion of some of the elements that contribute to successful transitions. Also featured will be an introduction to the competency based community assessment (CBCA) and examples of its use in practice. Group discussion with opportunities to dialog about specific situations involving transition programming will be encouraged.
For more information, please call 860-679-1500. To register, please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/2XBBYDT.
August 27, 2010
Rock, Rhyme, Write and Read!
Danbury, CT
On Friday, August 27, 2010, Interfaith Early Learning Center, CT Institute for Communities, Education Connection, Community Action Committee of Danbury and Danbury School Readiness will sponsor a Pre-K and K literacy workshop with Dr. Jean Feldman. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Ethan Allen Hotel located at 21 Lake Avenue Extension in Danbury, Connecticut.
Dr. Jean Feldman will teach participants how to have fun as they nurture literacy skills in children. Dr. Jean will demonstrate how to develop language skills through songs, music, poems, movement, talking and reading to children.
The registration fee is $75 and includes lunch. CEUs are available for certified staff. For more information, please contact Orie Marrero at Education Connection at 860-567-0863 extension 185 or marrero@educationconnection.org.
August 28, 2010
The Disability Convention and Exposition: Independence Through Empowerment
Hartford, CT
On Saturday, August 28, 2010, The Connecticut Disability Advocacy Collaborative will sponsor the “2010 Disability Convention and Exposition: Independence Through Empowerment.” The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Connecticut Expo Center located at 265 Reverend Moody Overpass in Hartford, Connecticut.
Participants will hear from candidates from stat and national offices in attendance, visit exhibitors carrying the latest in adaptive equipment and technology, get information from public and private agencies that provide services and supports to children and adults with disabilities and meet a wide variety of advocacy organizations.
For more information, please contact Stan Kosloski at 860-614-8351 or stankosloski@att.net.
October 13-15, 2010
Transition in the 21st Century
Mystic, CT
Beginning October 13, 2010 and continuing to the 15th, The Division of Career and Transition Regional Conference will present “Transition in the 21st Century.” More details will come in the following months. Please check www.dcdt.org for more information.
