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Events

Our current selection of Events is shown below. If you have a suggestion for an event which should be added here, please see our Event Submission page.

Deaf Awareness Night

Tuesday, May 13, 2025
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event.
Location: 1214 Main Street, Hartford CT 06103

Celebrate the spirit of the Deaf community at Deaf Awareness Night with the Hartford Yard Goats and the American School for the Deaf! Enjoy an exciting game in a welcoming, Deaf-friendly environment as we honor Deaf culture with energy, pride, and connection.

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Language and Communication Plan Event

Thursday, May 15, 2025
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Cost: This is a no cost event.
Location: 250 Columbus Blvd, Hartford CT, 06103

It all starts with a Language & Communication PLAN
Presented By: Hear Here Hartford, in collaboration with our deaf/hard of hearing community
WHO
K-12 deaf/hard of hearing students and their parents.

WHAT
Self-advocacy event around Language & Communication Plan (L&CP) in IEP/504 plans.
1) Learn what the Language & Communication Plan is.
2) Gather tools for your next IEP/504 meeting.

COST
FREE (thanks to American Rescue Plan Act Funding through CT Department of Aging and Disability Services).

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Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar

Wednesday, June 4, 2025
7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. EST
Cost: No cost
Location: Online event

Finding Your Voice as a Parent Webinar

Thinking Ahead: Legal and Financial Planning for Your Child’s Future

Date: Wednesday June 4th 2025 7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. EST

Register here on Zoom: https://bit.ly/35A41M

Co-hosted online with the Stamford JCC (Stamford, CT).

Speakers:

Attorney Lawrence Berliner, Connecticut Special Education Law

Jane Faherty, Stamford JCC JumpStart Program Executive Director & Special Education Advocate

Attorney James Funnell, Special Needs Trusts & Estates at Brody Wilkinson P.C., Southport CT

Stephen Ehrens, CPA and Wealth Management Advisor at Northwestern Mutual, Fairfield CT

Engaging in a Comprehensive Discussion and Understanding of:

• Special needs trusts

• Power of Attorney/Guardianships

• Supported decision-making

• Estate planning

• Financial planning

• ABLE Accounts

• SSI and Medicaid

Questions? Please contact Rachel Berliner, Public Relations Assistant at [email protected]

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