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Connecticut's Resource for Children with Disabilities;
Empowering and Educating Families

Event Details

Martes de Transición

Sponsoring Organization: CPAC
Prosperando en la Universidad y el Trabajo
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Gratis

Prosperando en la Universidad y el Trabajo: Servicios de Discapacidad, Estrategias y Experiencias Vividas con Desafíos de Lectura Esta sesión explora recursos, herramientas y estrategias efectivas para apoyar transiciones exitosas hacia la universidad y el mundo laboral, con un enfoque en personas con desafíos de lectura. Los presentadores ofrecerán una visión general de los servicios de discapacidad en la universidad, incluyendo la documentación necesaria para acceder a los apoyos. Los participantes también escucharán directamente a jóvenes que compartirán sus experiencias vividas, ofreciendo perspectivas valiosas y ejemplos reales sobre cómo desenvolverse en estos entornos. Presentadores: -Jillian Sullivan, M.Ed., B.C.S.E., Directora de Campus de Servicios de Discapacidad y Accesibilidad en CT State Community College -Jennifer Sullivan, M.S., CEO de Fast Forward College Coaching y autora -Panel de estudiantes

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May

May
18
Early Steps Together
6:30–7:30 PM
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May
19
Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
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June

Jun
7
Dunkin'Park Hartford, CT
9:00 am to 1:00pm
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Jun
9
Youth Advisory Board Meeting
6:00-7:00 PM
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July

Jul
18
Inclusive Story Time
10:30am to 12:30pm
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CPAC Programs and Services

Parent Training and Information (PTI) Center

Parent Training and
Information (PTI) Center

Parent Centers provide a variety of services including one-on-one support and assistance, workshops, publications, and websites.

Family Connections

Family
Connections

Family Connections is for parents in CT who have a child with a disability, ages birth to three years old who are receiving services through Connecticut's Birth to Three System.

Collaboration Between Families and Schools

Collaboration Between
Families and Schools

CPAC continues to be a resource to families and schools to help build positive relationships at the individual, school or district level.

REAL Transition Partners

Youth Advisory Board & REAL Transition Partners

A collaboration between all 26 Region A parent centers, provides innovative services that involve diverse youth/young adults with disabilities and their families.

Next STEPs

Next
STEPS

This 8 session series helps parents and professionals gain the skills necessary for them to be effective members at the Planning and Placement Team meeting (PPT).

Training for Parents & Professionals

Training for
Parents & Professionals

Training workshops which can be tailored to meet individual group needs and interests. Workshops can also be presented in Spanish.